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The Portland daily press., 1888-11-21
she'll Raise the Dead In Her Next
Lecture.
BlddciOrd Journals Report of a Oh

lBlddeiord Journals Report of a Christian
Science Lecturel
The lecturers talk was interspersed with
forcible illustrations and incidents from her
twelve years Of experience as a Christian
scientist. In conclusion she recounted sew
eral cures which she has recently effected,
including cases Of cancer, asthma. spinal
trouble, broken limbs, hemorrhage OF the
lungs, St. Vitus' dance, etc. She told Of one
both eyes, and who was so blind that she
could hardly distinguish light from dark
ness. She undertook her cure through
Christian science, and now the lady's sight
Is so far restored that she Is able 10 do TIRE
sewing
The Portland daily press., 1888-11-21

Mr.. Arthur S. Philbrook and his brother.
Mr.. Z. l.. Philbrook, both Of whom have
been connected with the Maine Central rail-
road. the former for nine and the latter for
five years have gone from Augusta TO try
their fortunes in the West.
The Portland daily press., 1888-11-21

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2O-President Cleve-
land went to Oakview this evening and de-
termined to remain until he has completed
his annual message, which he has not yet
begun. He has most of the topics well in
hand, but finds it utterly impossible to pre-
pare 1t before Congress meets, If he does
not escape from unavoidable interruptions
by visitors which beset him at the White
House. ~
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= Resolved to be Non-Partisan.

CARIBOU, Nov 20.-Quite number of the
members of the w. c. L. U. who are not
willing to be made political partisans by
any action of the State or national conven-
tion. met on the evening of the 18th instant,
at the rooms of Mrs. c. w. Porter, Caribou,
to consider the best means for organizing a
local union on strictly non partisan basis.
The result will be divisisn of the old union
in about two equal parts.
The Portland daily press., 1888-11-21
Dartmouth Medical School.

HANOVER, N. H.. Nov. 20.-The annual
graduating exercises Of Dartmouth Medical
College occurred tonight in the college
church. A concert was given by Eastman's
orchestra, of Manchester. The programme
included the prayer by President Bartlett
salutatory. r. e. Donnell; GRAFTON, e. T..
Abrams; address, M III. Felt, M. d. of
Hlllsboro Bridge, delegate from the New
tory, M. E. Kean; address by President
DaTsiett; presentation of diplomas by Prof.
u 4; frost The graduates number 27, in
GIu4lng tne following residents OF Maine: K.
u. d DGchnsiii y y wi 4. J. Frink, Daniel Goodenow
The Portland daily press., 1888-11-21

The death was announced few DAYS ago
of Hon. w. H. Gray of Helena Ark. he
was Virginian by birth, and possessad mi.
usual giits as an orator. He made no table
speech. seconding the renomina,io,, - c.,
Grant at Philadelphia In Is72 For n,on,,
years he ranked as the foremost man Of n'"ny w..
gro blood In Arkansas. "' Va ne
The Portland daily press., 1888-11-21
THE WEATHER.

Mean daily bar :. 80 357 Maximum ther. :. $40
Mean daily ther.. ...26.o Minimum ther.. ....18.8
Mean daily d'wpt..12.0 Max. vel wind. 20
Mean daily hum. ..56.5 Total precip.... %
METEOROLOGICAL REPORT.
NOV. 20, 1888, 500 p. M
Observations taken at the same moment Of tim.
a
The Portland daily press., 1888-11-21
vassaIboro Mills Sold

AUGUSTA, Nov. 2O.-At North Vas salboro
today, the Vassalboro wooden mill, which
has been idle for many months, having been
attached and closed by creditors, was sold
under the hammer by the sheriff to satisfy
their claims. Mr.. T. w. Walker of Boston.
the well known cotton mill owner, who held
claims against the mill amounting to some
$4,000 bid it off at $75,67941, he being the
only bidder. He takes possession of the
mill at once and will operate it at an early
The Portland daily press., 1888-11-21

In Jacksonville, yesterday, there were %
new cases and one DEATH
The Portland daily press., 1888-11-21
FROM THE PREsIpENT-ELEcT.
A Letter to the Campaigners of
Springfield, Mass.

SPRINGFIELD, Mass, Nov. 2O.-The Harri-
son and Morton Battalion disbanded after
very successful supper this evening. The
reading of the following letter from Presi-
dent-elect Harrison created the greatest en-
thusiasm:
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind Nov. 20.
James ID GU, Sprin field, Mass:
My Dear Sir-Your letter of Nov. 18th has been
received, and notice what You say with refer
enceto the organization and work Of the Harrison
and Morton Engineers and Pioneers of Spring.
field, and OF their purpose to have an entertain
ment on Tuesday evening next. / would be ii ID
TO make some contribution to the interest of This
occasion, but the pressure of my correspondence
and the demand on my time are Just now SO great
that il is impossible for me to write at length.
beg, however, that you extend to these gentlemen
my very sincere thanks for their very faithful and
efficient support for the principles Of government
represented Dy the Republican party. am sure
that there is that in its history which must win
the admiration of patriotic Americans, and In lis
present policy which proves that it is steadfastiy
the friend of American institutions and in the iii
terests of our producing classes.
Very truly yours,
BENJAMIN HARRISON
The Portland daily press., 1888-11-21

Forty silk ribbon weayers employed by
Clay aud Groconk, at Paterson, N. j., have
struck on account Of a cut in wages.
The Portland daily press., 1888-11-21
Contests ln.MIssIssIppI.

JACKSON, Miss, Nov. 2O.-The Republican
executive committee met here today and un.
animously advised that contests be made In
the second, third and seventh Congressional
districts, now represented by Morgan, Catch
ings and Hooker. Gen. Chalmers is beine
urged by his friends for Cabinet position.
The Portland daily press., 1888-11-21
Personated Young Mr.. Blaine.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20.-Frequenters of
Wizards Hotel were mildly surprised re-
Gently to find on the register the name of
james G. Blaine, Jr., from New York. Some
newspaper men who wanted to hear what
the young man in question had to say for
himself finquired OF the clerk at the desk
where he could be found. They were direct
ed to the bar, but none of them could see
the man they were looking for, and they so
reported. The proprietor OF the hotel, Mr..
Staples, insisted that Mr. Blaine was there,
and he pointed out slim. well-dressed,
black-moustacbed man of about 30 years.
who was evidently in partial state of intox-
ication.
THAT'S not young Blaine!" said chorus
of voices.
hundred dollars it is. l know Mr.. Blaine"
and taking the man by the arm he walked
him over and introduced him to his clerk.
The correspondents In the meantime had
found "Mr. Blaine's" umbrella in the bar,
and on its head was engraved another man s
name. Taking it up to the imposter they
handed it to him. This opened the eyes Of
the hotel people and they listened with sus-
picion to the impost0r'S explanation of his
having borrowed the umbrella There were
fellow was humbug that he finally ac-
knowledged himself to be a traveller for a
hardware house in Boston, on a drunken
lark.
Col. Lamont Denies II.
WASHINGTON, Nov, 20,--Gol1 Lamont de-
mics fully the report that be is TO be made
judge advocate Of the army.
Maine Matters.
WASHINGTON, Nov 20.-The following
Maine pensions have been granted:
Wallace IL. Seayille, National Military Home.
Chandler Williams, Danforth.
The Portland daily press., 1888-11-21
starIey's Whereabouts.

LONDON, Nov. 2O-Sir Francis De Winton
in speech at Kensington this evening, said
he believed Stanley reached Wadelai last
December OF, January and was compelled tC
walt there longer than he expected. Sil
Francis today received a letter written by
Mr.. Jameson in April last stating that ali
was well.
The African Blockade.
LONDON, Nov. 20.-In the House Of Lords
tonight Lord Salisbury stated that negotia.
uons still proceeded with France with refer,
ence to the blockade of the East African
coast; Concessions by France would
practically enable the government to stop
the slave trade.
Russia and Bulgaria.
Moscow, Nov. 2O-The vledomasti says the
Russian government has informed anumber
The Portland daily press., 1888-11-21
Mr.. DIngley In the Cabinet.

BosroN, Nov. 2o.-A Washington des-
to the Herald says Representative Ding
ley Of Maine is the latest New Engander
mentioned for the cabinet. 1t is considered
doubtful by his friends whether he would
give up his position in the House for a
cabinet place. But the chances are now
that, unless one of the Maine senators can
be induced to make way for Blaine. the New
The Portland daily press., 1888-11-21
1T WORKS LIKE A CHARM.
The Old Old Game Played With a
Bogus Check.

At the Union Station last night, Daniel
Ettridge, traveller waiting for his train.
met man who said he was in pressing need
of cash and would give a fifty dollar check
on Nova Scotia bank for a much smaller
sum. Daniel took the check and gave the
stranger $26.50. After it was too late. he
learned something of the ways of the willy
confidence man and becoming alarmed called
Officer Usher to his assistance. The officer
reported the affair to the police Office, but
the man with the money had disappeared.
Evening journal., 1888-11-22
CONDENSED NEWS.

While running thirty miles an hour the
forward car Of a train on the Bloomsbury
and Sullivan railroad jumped the track neaH
bloomsbury, Pa, rolled down an embanlz.
ment and caught fire. The twenty-five pas
sengers were rescued through the windows
Only few were hurt, and those slightly.
Mr.. Gladstone goes TO Hawarden Saturday
and will not return to London during thu
present session of parliament.
James Russell Lowell was entertained at
banquet by the Philharmonic society at Lon.
don before sailing for America.
The senate committee appointed to investi-
gate cattle shipping affairs is in session at ST.
Louis.
Fire created panic in a One Hundred and
Tenth street fiat house in New York Mary
I.eddy, aged 40, was overcome by smoke.
Samuel Hudgins, merchant Of Poguoson.
York county, Va, was murdered and robbed
in his wagon while returning from York
town.
Z The Johns Hopkins university Of Mary
land holds 1900 shares of B. and o., stock,
from which it realized S150,0O0 annually
until the company ceased to declare divi-
dends That being the university's chief in
come it is now in financial distress. An
emergency fund of 100000 is being raised
in Baltimore.
Mayor Hewitt, Of New York, has APP
pointed seven school inspectors and seven
commissioners Of education 10 succeed thoss
whose terms expire Jan /.
William II. Braisted, aged IS, a conductor
on the Brooklyn Elevated railroad. fell to
the street while crossing the tracks and was
killed.
Frank W. Palmer shot himself dead at
Concord, n. f., on account OF mental dis
turbance
The annual report Of tho f.trhharg rail-
road shows "a i.ls.saso ot SieVs-, ih net
income.
The mercury rangel from 70 degs. b.
low zero IN tne soatn <En part of AlAAa~s - s.As
nesday morning.
Evening journal., 1888-11-22
SIX Unknown cnrnses BnrIed.

ROCHESTER,, n. ", Nov o., The funeral
of six unidentified victims Of the steam gaug,
and lantern works fire was held at Washing
ton rink. The services were conducted by
the Rev DR.. Shaw, the oldest clergyman IN
The city. At least two Of the bodies are those
of Roman Catholics, but the rector Of st.
Patrick's cathedral cheerfuly yielded ali
claims in the premises 70 DIR. Shaw. Service,
nave been held in all the Catholic churches
tor tho repose Of the souls OF the departed.
The rink was crowded during the exercises,
which were very impressive When the SER
vices wers over the six cofiins were placed in
The waiting hearses and the procession
marched through the streets 70 Mount Hope
cemetery, where the interment took place.
All the bells were tolled and flags placed at
lalf mast. The procession was a mile and a
.alf lOnq
Evening journal., 1888-11-22
THE LAND PURCHASE BILL.
mr. Iabouchero Presents Strong Reasons
why IL should Not Pass.

Dir. Labouchero Presents Strong Reasons
why II should Not Pass.
LONDON, Nov 22-In the house of com
mons Mr. Madden, solicitor general for Ire
land, moved tine second reading of the land
purchase bill
Mr.. Labouchere moved the rejection Of the
bill, and IN support Of his motion complained
of the haste with which the measure is being
pressed, obviously with the desire on the
part Of the government 70 prevent the coun-
try from considering the proposals. The i'm
portnnce Of the question, he declared, made
il absolutely necessary that it should receive
the special sanction Of the country. The bin
did gross injustice 70 the British taxpayer,
and would be particularly injurious 10 Ire.
land, since it would encourage gigantic
system Of ahsenteeism
Sir George Q. Trevelyan opposed the bin,
and warned the house that II il passed the
measure It would soon be called upon and
compelled 70 grant additional millions
On motion Of Mr.. Parnell the debate was
adjourned
Evening journal., 1888-11-22
ADDRESS TO THE CLERGY.
Cardinal Gibbons Reoltos tho Reason,
Why All should Be Thankful.

Why All should Be Thankful.
BALTIMORE, Nov. ~. Cardinal Gibbons
has issued the following circular 20 the
clergy, secular and regular:
"lhe president OF the United States has
recently issued his proclamation appointing
Nov ~ next as a special day of thanlsgiv
ing 70 Almighty God for the temporal and
spiritual favors bestowed upon us oil during
the year now drawing TO a close. The faith.
fui Of the church having, in common with
our fellow citizens deep cause for gratitude
to the giver OF every good and perfect gift
Will, we feel conadent, be equally desiroui
OF evinclng their spirit OF thanksgiving
We should all be grateful for the tempora
prosperity, for the peace, liberty and gooo
order which prevail throughout our com
mon country. The labors OF the husband
man have been crowned with abundant har-
vests; commerce and industrial pursuts
have gone forward with even stride, and ths
spirit OF fraternal charity keeps pace with
the diffusion Of Christian knowledge IN th,
land.
ut is true, indeed, that disasters by floods
and storms in the west and that pestilence
in the south have dnrkened and afflicted
many home. But even In those visitations
OF sorrow we should humbly bless our heav
enly father, whose mysterious dispensations
we cannot fathom. but should always de-
voutly admire We should kiss the hand
that strikes as we'll as the hand that caresses
for whether no smites or fondles, ho is al
ways loving father. And these occasional
calamities are but the shadows that bring
out in bolder relief the bright pictures Of our
national prosperity. While, too, in other
lands the times for choosing tho rulers Of the
nation are often occasions Of political convul.
sion, Of the interruption Of all peaceful pur
suits, and sometimes oven Of strife and blood.
shed, the recent contest between 100000
voters Of tho republic, representing 10000,
600 people, has been settled peacenbly and
constitutionally, without the loss OF a singl,
life nor even any interruption Of mems or.
dinary occupations
In heartfelt and grateful acknowledge
ment Of all those blessings, and 20 humbly
lmplore their continuance, you are requested
20 recite after the late mass In your respec
tive churches on Thanksgiving day th,
prayer for the authorities and the faithful
are invited 10 assist at the service.
-. CARDINAL GIBBoNs.n
Evening journal., 1888-11-22
ProbabIy I Groupdlea. Rumor.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22.-It has been said
that Mr. Blaine win use his influence to pre-
vent the confirmation Of Mr.. Belmont as
minister to Spain. A gentleman who is ia
miliar with the facts connected with the ia
nous controversy between Blaine and Bel
mont, which occurred some years ago, is
quoted by The Star as saying that neither
had cherished any such IN will toward the
other as would result in desire for revenge
or retaliation. Both, he said, have since
regretted the great publicity given 10 tho
affair, and they have carefully avoided speak
ing disrespectfully of each other. From what
he knew Of Mr. Blaine personally, and par
ticularly as 10 his feeling in this matter, he
was confident that he would not by word or
action oppose Mr. Belmont's confirmation.
Evening journal., 1888-11-22
Inauguration News.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22-Chairman Brit
ton, of the inaugural committee, appointed
ZEN George b. Williams, ex-minister to
Japan, member Of the executive COMMITTEES
ind chairman Of the COMMITTEES on banquet
It the ball Nr. Britton also appointed Mr.
Hallett Kilbourn member Of the executive
committee. Tho Veteran Houaves, OF Eliza.
oeth n j., Gen. J. Madison Drake com
handing, viii visit Washington in March
md take part in the inaugural parade They
will remain here three days as the guests OF
he Union Veteran corps and Kit Carson
POST G. A. r. The zouaves expect to visit
fredericksburg during their trip-a city that
many Of them have not seen since they at.
.empted to climb Maryes' Heights. The sub
scriptions to the guarantee fund have passed
he Is, coo mark.
Evening journal., 1888-11-22

WICHITA, Kan, Nov. 22-Jake and Joe
Tobler lcoloredi, were hanged in the county
jail in the presence Of but a few people by
the Federal authorities, Deputy Marshal
Howard experimenting The crime for
which they were executed was the killing Of
Coss and Goody Kuntz near the Sac and Fox
agency in August, 1885 The murdered men
were ON their way from Vinitia TO northern
Texas, and were killed while asleep in their
camp, about one mile from the Sac and Fox
agency. The Tobler boys were soon after
arrested with property Of tho murdered men
in their possession and confessed ther guilt I'm
the presence Of a number Of people They
were convicted at the September term of the
United States court.
Evening journal., 1888-11-22
PROGRESS IN The SOUTH.
Many New and Important Enterprises
Organized.

BALTIMORE, Nov. Especial reports to
The Manufacturers Record show that many
very extensive enterprises have been put on
foot in the past week throughout the south
The Birmingham Mineral railroad has added
100000 to its capital for extensive and
additional rolling stock; railroad will be
built between Montgomery and Admission; a
new lOO-ton furnace IS commenced at Bir-
minghnm by tho Thomas iron people, OF
Pennsylvania; contracts have beon closed
Tor thirty miles Of piping TO convey natural
sas TO Louisville; the development has begun
II 10000 acres of eastern Kentucky coal
land; Richmond, Va, is to have an extensive
pike mill and rolling mill combined;
Roanoke, Va, sold nearly $4,000 worth
nt land last week; New Orleans reports a
N,5OO,OOO mining company; Atlanta a $780,
200 cotton mill company; Chattanooga a
100000 company TO develop river trans
portation in connection with iron interests
etc. South Pittshurg nut factory; and
many other smaller enterprises in various
parts of the south.
Evening journal., 1888-11-22

SYRACUSE, N. ", Nov. 22.-At the an.
nual meeting of the International Associa.
tion Detroit and Toledo were admitted tc
membership in place Of Albany and Troy.
resigned The day was occupied in a con.
sideration Of a salary limit, a limit OF s12, ,5Ot
for each club for the season being finally
adopted. This amount is exclusive OF the
manager, and a pro rata share Of the total
amount shall appear on the pay roll each
month. The seasons contracts will continue
for five months and a half-only from April
Is to Oct. !. Clubs violating the salary
limit will be subject to loss Of franchise
and guarantee deposit. Only $3.50 can be ad.
vanced each player. Riley " Miller, Of
Syracuse, was chosen president; T. S. Hobbs
Of London, vice president, and c. D. White
secretary and treasurer, the latter's salary
being raised to 81 600 President Miller an.
nounced that the schedule meeting would b,
held in Buffalo.
Evening journal., 1888-11-22
Within the Reach Of All.

as any man earning the ordinary wages
Of mechanic can, without incouven-
ience save from $500 to $500 per
month.
1t is a we'll known fact that some of the
wealthiest men of the great cities of New
York and Philadelphia made their win
ming stroke in life by the purchase ofreal
estate in parts of the city where they
foresaw a future growth.
The same opportunity which was open
to them then is presented to you now.
III purchasing a home site at Holly Oak,
you not only secure beautiful home, but
you become the owner of real estate in
the centre cf what is destined in a few
short years to become thriving, pros
porous city.
Take nobody's word for it, but 90 and
see the land. The land will sell itself.
1t commends itself to every one
Evening journal., 1888-11-22

RANDOLPH, Mass, Nov. "A new theory
concerning the murder of Miss Mehitabel
White, Of Braintree, has occurred to a re-
porter, based on his discovery that two hours
before the supposed time Of her death Miss
White went to her meadow with her man.
John Thompson, and ordered away a number
Of gunners who it is said drove her and
Thompson home with fusilades Of stones
She had had trouble before with the same
gang, who are reported 10 have threatened
TO Fix her.n A year ago her haystacks were
burned and at various times property has
been injured by unknown parties. Many
people here believed that Thompson's disap-
pearance was caused by his fear Of this gang.
Evening journal., 1888-11-22

HoLYoKE, Mass, Nov. 22-Charles T.
Parsons, of Northampton, notorious for hir
.ng ignorant immigrants at Castle Garden
md leasing their services to farmers in this
section, was arrested here for having a
Polunder dressed only in overalls, shoes and
q thin coat chained to the seat of his buggy
md suffering intensely from the cold, which
iterally froze the tears upon his purple
heeks People here are greatly excited
bout it, and Parsons arrest is all that saved
i'm from a mobbing He will be tried for
assault, false Imprisonment and cruelty.
Evening journal., 1888-11-22
CLEVELAND is ELECTED.
Detroit'a Place in the League Is Accept
ably FILLED - Change in Scoring Rules.
Error and Stolen BASE Record Abolished.

NEW YORK, Nov. 22.-The National
League OF baseball clubs met al the Fifth
Avenue hotel at noon yesterday, and were in
session until nearly o'clock The seven
hours Of discussion resulted in the admission
Of Cleveland to the League TO take the plae
Of Detroit, and the appointment Of certain
regular committees
The League board Of directors, consisting
OF Messrs. Soden, Nimick, Hewitt and
Stearns, met at 10 o'clock The champion
ship was formally awarded to the New York
club, n. y. Young was reelected secretary
Of the League, several recommendation
wese made to the League, the application Of
Martin Sullivan FOR a remission OF the fin,
imposed on him for his fight with Tommy
Esterbrooke was refused and action on the
protested New York Chicago game was post
poned until the return Of A. G. Spalding
from Australia
The League met at l2 o'clock. The Cleve
land BASEBALL company was admitted tc
membership in the League, and T.. d. Robin
son and George w. Howe were admitted ne
delegates 10 represent the new club A new
board Of directors was elected, consisting OF
Messrs. Brush, Young, Nimick. Day and
Hewitt. The committee TO prepare n schedule
Tor 1889 was drawn, and the lucky men wer,
John b. Dny, Walter F. Hewitt and j. T.
Brush. The League elected Messrs Day,
Rogers and Young as members Of the joint
committee on arbitration and then adjourned
FOR the day.
Rumora of deals for players were plentiful
throughout the day, and the reporters chased
them up and down the corridors until they
were weary. The only one completed wal
the sale Of the release OF Edward HanIon e
the Pittsburg club. The consideration paid
to the Detroit club was s., 800 The Detroit
club is still q member Of the League, and viii
not resign until it has disposed Of the rest q
its players The men not yet disposed of ar
Getzain, Wells and Campau. There has beer
quite a competition for the services Of Get
zein and Wells Several clubs are bidding
for this excellent battery. It is generally
thought that Cleveland viii obtain the men