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The Portland daily press., 1888-05-22
Bates College.

Rarely do college students have the priv
ilege of listening to such an able and helpful
lecture as was Rev. Phillips Brooks's address
to the Bates students at the Pine st. Congre-
gational church last Thursday evening.
With the exception of two hundred seats
reserved for the students the lecture was
free to the public. Before the appointed time,
the large church was packed many oeing
ment of Moral Seriousness in American
University Life" was most fitting one and
was treated in an impressive manner.
The next lecture in the series will be next
Thursday evening at the Main street church
by Rev. +. III. Allen, of Auburn.
The Juniors are making preparations for
Ivy Day, which they will observe June 18th.
The two highest commencement h0nors
have been assigned in the senior class. Miss
M. Grace Pinkham is to have the valedictory
and VIM. +. Tibbetts salutatory. The other
parts have not yet been assigned.
The new Bates Brass Band Association
has organized with the choice of the follow
ing officers:
Presidential. b. Davis, 30.
Vice President-F: L. Pugsley, '91.
Secretary-F s \ Pierse; r 80. 10,
Leadef-F. s. Libbey, 81.
The players, chosen from the two lower
classes, are: From 80, ii. b. Davis, II. l.
Day, f. S. Pierce, w. +. Garcelon, ii. V
w. s. Mason, L. E. Graves. +. L. Pugsley
G. X. Small, p. p. Beal, N. G...Howard, +
w. Larrabee, a. D. Fipkham, +. +. Enrich
j., and from the fitting school, j. Little
In the fifth inning Of the game with the
NJ. S. C's, Saturday, Catcher Call of the
Bates was injured by collision with base
runner. he will probably, however, he il
good trim by next Saturday when the Bate:
meet the Bowdoins at Waterville.
The Portland daily press., 1888-05-22

At the close Of the Thursday evening
prayer meeting in Syracuse, n. Y. last week
the Christian Work Committee was called to
order by the chairman, Prof. G. b. Ellis,
when the following resolutions were adopted
as the sentiment of ali present:
Whereas, Our brother, Samuel 7. Belts, has
severed his connection with us TO serve the MAS
ter in another field; and,
Whereas, We highly appreciate the prompt
thorough and efficient manner in which ne has
performed his work while one OF our number, and,
Whereas. His willing, faithful and selfsaerinc-
ing spirit has ever been an inspiration 10 those
who Iabored with him; therefore,,
Resoired, That while we deeply regret MS De
parture from among us, and realize the dlncnlty
OF filling his place, yet we heartily congratulate
securing so able and faithful a worker; and we
earnestly pray that his efforts In his new Held may
be richly rewarded with Gods blessing.
An elegant Oxford edition Of the Bible
was presented to Mr.. Belts, for which he re-
turned thanks.
Remarks were made by Secretary Durstou,
Prof. Mccormick and many others, and af-
ter an hour spent socially in the parlors the
party accompanied Mr.. Belts to the Central
depot, where after singing BLESSED be the
tie that binds" he took the 10.25 train for
Portland, where he assumes the executive
secretaryship Of the Young Mems Christian
Association.
The Portland daily press., 1888-05-22
KNIGHTS OF LABOR.
Address by Thomas Megquler Of
New York.

Mr.. Thomas Megquier, Past Grand Work
men OF the District 40. of the New York
Knights of Labor and now member of the
executive board, addressed the knights of
labor of this city at Reception Hall last
night. There was quite large attendance
of members Of the organization who seemed
much pleased with the speaker. Andrew
Cross acted as chairman and In introducing
Mr.. Megquier said, ut isn't little pop gun
that is going off tonight. it is one of the big
guns of the movement" Mr.. Megquier said,
81 am afraid that will not meet your ex-
pectations for have been called one Of the
big guns of the movement when In fact,
amount to very little. The abolition of
poverty is great labor contract. | do not
speak of mems physical poverty, l refer to
physical, mental and moral poverty. Ply
sical poverty is the absence Of food,
clothes and shelter. 1t means that the
children that are to follow us cannot be our
equal. We desire to remove physical poverty
and that can only be done by giving the
laborer fair share of that which he pro-
duces. We need cooperation to better our
condition Physical poverty is to blame for
mental and moral poverty. Mental poverty
Is the outcome of physical poverty. You
may talk of high tariff and.free trade. Neither
one nor the other amounts to anything to us
who are laborers.
The war is not one between labor and
capital, but war between labor and the
capitalists Capital is our child but as yet
we have been unable to manage it, The
capitalists have adopted the child. Work.
men, organize, and do not be divided by the
speeches of free trade and high tariff ora
tors; they are simply party movements to
| divide the laboring people. When read the
speeches on these subjects made in Congress
| Lam surprised. Still you think they have
We have girls in New York who work
making shirts for So per week, and pay $2.75
per week fdr board. What's between them
and infamy? Twenty-Five centsl What a
small margin between them and purity You
NAV not have poverty in your town, but we
have il in ours. You are living under sys
tenn today that says get money honestly, Y
YOU can, but, if you can't, get it anyhow. II
we studied the Lords Prayer and lived up
to it. there would be no need of labor organ
We do not desire to destroy; we desire K
prevent destruction. 1t is our aim to built
The Portland daily press., 1888-05-22
Presentation to Secretary setts.

The decorative CHINA by MISS Alice M.
Gould is very beautiful and several Of the
best pieces have already been sold.
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+. P. JONES. Prv't 5. c.. o. 3.
MAINE.

The Engine Company's Good Work.
DAMARIscoTTA, May N.-Fire this fore
noon destroyed two-story tenement house
in Damariscotta owned by Mary K. Cox and
occupied by two families. The loss is about
$1,000; insured for $500. The cause is un-
known. The building was located in one Of
the most compactly built sections of the
town and five or six residences In the vicinity
caught but the local engine company con-
fined the fire to the house in which it started
and prevented a serious confagration.
somerset's Oldest Attorney Killed.
NoRRIDGEwocK, May 21.-John P. Web
ster, of Norridgewock, the oldest attorney in
Somerset county, was killed by fall from
railroad bridge in South Norridgewock vii
lage this morning. He was crossing the
bridge on foot and did not see an approach
ing train until it was close upon him. He
had nearly reached the end and then was
either struck by the train and thrown over
the embankment Is feet. or he lost his
balance and fell. He struck his head upon
rock and was alive when reached, but died
soon after.
Ship Carpenters Out.
BATH, May 21.-The ship carpenters en-
ployed at the yards of Gardiner G. Deering
and b. w. & ii. F. Morse, in Bath, received
notice Saturday that their wages on and
after to day would be 50 day. a reduction
of half dollar. Carpenters work is now
suspended at both yards
varioioId at Colby.
WATERvILLE, May 21.-Two students of
Colby h ave well defined cases of yarioloid.
One is a son of Mayor Foster Every pre-
caution has been taken to prevent the spread
of the disease.
Anew Four Master.
THoMAsToN, May 2l.-Washburn Brothers
have laid the keel of four masted schooner
of 900 tons to be built this season.
The Beai Case.
AUGUSTA, May 21.-The Beal case, upon
which final action was to be taken to-day, is
continued to the September term with the
understanding that the respondent shall then
file motion for new trial on the grounds
of newly discovered evidence or the case to
90 to Judgment and the respondent to receive
sentence.
BANGOR, May 21.-The Democrats tt the
Foursh District held the largest convention
here today, ever held by them. The con-
vention was called to order by 0. nj. Robin
son of Dover, Of the District eommlttee'
Hon. Josiah Crosby, of Bangor, was CHOSEN
chairman and 23S delegates were reported
present. The following nominations were
| made unanimous:
Representative to Congress ss-Thomas j. Stew
| art, of Bangor.
| Delegates to st. Lous-J. Z. Bass, of Bangor
| Albert W. Madigan of Houton.
| Alternates-Th0mas j. Holmes. of Eastport,
John Mccain, of Bangor.
| Elector of President aud Vice President-Dr.
| John B. Kerr, of Danforth.
| The resolutions endorse President Gleve
land and favor tariff reform.
The Portland daily press., 1888-05-22
In the New England League
TIE PORTLAND TEAM.


A despatch from Dover, N. H., yesterday
afternoon says that President Vose, of the
Portland base ball club, has telegraphed to
that city stating that he has withdrawn his
club from the New England leagne, and de-
sires to join the Interstate league.
President Vose certainly has done nothing
of the sort. 1t is understood, however, that
it is the intention of the Portland manage
ment to sell their franchise in the New Eng
land league to New Bedford il that city
makes suitable offer. 1t would then be
probable that Portland would enter the In
ter-State league. The Interstate league,
is composed of cities nearer home than those
of the New England league and the clubs
would give the Portland team competitors
with whom they could play with good
chance Of winning and a show for the cham
pionship. The league Is composed OF iye
cities, four in New Hampshire and one in
Massachusetts. These cities are Rochester,
Nashua, Portsmouth and Dover, Haverhill
which is former member of the New Eng
land league, being the Massachusetts city.
The Portland daily press., 1888-05-22
4 aaas Goes to St. Louis.
The Methodists.

NEW YORK, May 21.-Bishop Warren
opened today's proceedings of the Methodist
Episcopal church conference. 4 resolution
was introduced asking that the Bishops sub
nit to the annual conferences plan Of
changing the ratio of representation to pre-
vent an increase of ministers in the present
representative body. The motion was ta-
bled and ordered printed. The committee
on judiciary, in their report. sustained
Bishop Warren's decision in the New Jersey
conference that he could entertain a motion
to place minister on the supernumerary
list against his will The report was adopt
ed. An amendment to the report of the
committee on the Ecumenical conference,
which stated that no conference shall have
more than two delegates to the Ecumenical
conference of 1891 was adopted.
The Portland daily press., 1888-05-22
CrlIaltx To Animals.

A suit has been brought against the New
Brunswick Railway for $500, for damages
done to car load Of live stock shipped by j.
S. Weller of Houlton, to the Union Market,
Watert0wn. The shipment consisted OF a
car load of veal calves. among which he put
eleven cows, so that the calves could have
milk while on the journey. But the station
agent, it Is said, acting under an old rule,
put up q partition between the cows and
calves. This partition, II Is alleged, got
broken down before Vanceboro was reached,
and the agent unloaded them and held them
there from Saturday until Monday. Then
they were forwarded to Burnham, where |.
G. Libby has yards for feeding calves and
cattle on the way to market. They were In
such condition from neglect that forty Of the
ffty calves had to be killed at once. 1t Is al
legged that the employees of the New Bruins
wick Railway are responsible.
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THE STATE.
ARoosTooK COUNTY.

AROOSTOOk COUNTY.
AT recent session of the Grand Comman-
a new Commandery of Knights Templars at
Houlton, to be called st. Aldemar. 1t is to
be instituted June 8th, and an Invitation has
been extended st. Johns Commandery of
Bangor, to be present at the exercises.
A Rangeley despatch to the bennington
Chronicle says the ice has left M0Oseluck-
Cupsuptic lake as far up as the eye can
reach. 1t will not leave Rangeley before the
middle of next week. Very many sports
men have already arrived and have had good
luck in fishing they say.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY.
Glover's Band of Lewiston will furnish
music for the afternoon and evening dance
at the celebration on the grounds of the
July.
KENNEBEC COUNTY.
The law court for the middle district of
Maine will meet at Augusta tomorrow.
Chief Justice John A. Peters of Bangor,
will preside and the following associate JUS
tees will sit: Walton, Danforth, Virgin,
Foster and Emery,
Thursday forenoon Mrs. Sewall Libby of
Gardiner. went to the closet and took what
she supposed to be swallow of medicine.
At once noticing the popularity of the taste
she investigated and found she had taken
aconite instead of the medicine she supposed.
DR.. Turner was at once summoned, who ad-
ministered powerful emetic and other Wig
orous measures to expel the poison from the
stomach, which finally had the desired ef-
feet.
PENOBsCoT COUNTY.
A despatch from Medfeld, Mass, says that
the depositions now being taken there In the
Stain case, are in the defendants favor,
tending to show that Stain was at home at
the time of this Barron robbery.
Mr.. Alvah G. Dorr Of Bucksport, claims
shooting, having brought down 10S wild
ducks and two large seals since January 9Th,
all ON the river.
Quite number Of land-locked salmon
have recently been caught at Reeds Pond,
and those who have tried for them have had
good luck. "
A new granite dam is to be built across the
river at Newport by parties who have bought
the water power and will improve it. Peo-
pie are expecting boom.
PIsCATAQUIs COUNTY.
The anniversary Of the Young Mems
| Christian Association of Dover and Foxcroft
was Leld on Sunday evening in the Baptist
| church in Dover. The address was delivered
| by the State Secretary, Mr.. K. A. Lawrence.
YORK COUNTY.
Fred p. Abbott, BIddeford wheelman
| was thrown from his bicycle Sunday, strik-
| ing on his head with great force. He was
| unconscious for half an hour, and received
| several severe cuts and bruises.
The Portland daily press., 1888-05-22
HONOR TO WHOM HONOR is DUE
Another "commendatory Word" for
Colonel Frederick N. Dow.

To the Editor Of the Press:
Like 81. ii. D." too have read the edi-
torial in Fridays Express entitled "Individ-
ual and Popular Choice" and what is more
have read the editorial comments Of the
Advertiser and lots Of other papers thereon,
the communication in Sundays Telegram.
ETC., ETC., and finally have read -. Ii. DIS"
own "Commendatory Word" in last eve
ning's Express, which by the way is the only
"commendatory word' that have seen or
heard in this quarter of the State, and the
only ''word" of recommendation" from any
frierd of Mr.. Cleaves in any quarter.
Now while frankly confess that 1 cannot
quite agree with So. III. DIS" reasoning, /
desire to join him in protesting against the
charges Of "duplicity," "monkeying," I'm
sincerity" versatility" political manage
ment" and general treachery distinctly pre-
gram correspondent, and unmistakable init
mated in the indignant remonstrance"
which. as that correspondent well says, has
been "roused from every part of the State.
In the first place it is, insist, bold and
irreyerent accusation to bring against a men,
Der of the State Republican committee and
one Of the Representatives of Portland in
the legislature, a man who has done active
political service for the past twenty years or
more.
nothing in the admitted facts to justify any
such charges.
Col Dow, it is true, processes himself IAN
ardent supporter of Mr.. Cleaves," is in fact
one of the Portland delegation to the State
convention, and indeed the one who offered
at the meeting of Portland delegates the re-
solutions in his favor. He occupies, it must
be confessed, the most pr0mtnent position In
that select body Of Mr.. Cleaves's special
friends. except that of -. II. D." who is
chairman of the Portland delegation.
Now what has he done? Simply dough-
ty act of championship in Mr.. Cleaves's fav
or. 1t is as plain as the nose on a mans
face. Who are the opposing candidates?
Undeniably Messrs. Marble and Burleigh.
Now, in what more scientific way can Col.
Dow advance the interests of his favorite,
Mr.. Cleaves, than by knocking out his two
opponents? He might have begun with Bur-
leigh, it is true, but after all, the order In
which Col. Dow moves on the double enemy
cannot be very material, and doubtless an ex-
perienced political leader and strategist ike
the Colonel knows best.
The Earnest Cleaves Man" Of the Tele-
gram will not deny that Col. Dow has dealt
an effectual blow against Governor Marble,
and has thus done all in his power to clear
his candidates path Of one opponent
In due time,, doubtless, ne VIII let ny
lance at Burleigh, and help unhorse the other
combatant, leaving the field finally to Mr.
Cleaves.
Thus it will be seen how unfair and short
sighted, not to say ungrateful, are the
charges of which -. II. d." so loudly COM
plains.
charges turks a secret purpose to impair the
Colonefs chances for the Speakership.
FAIR PLAY.
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Lth CONGRESS--.PIRST SESSION.
SENATE.
WASHINGTON, May 21.

WASHINGTON, May 2l.
Among the bills introduced and referred
was one by Senator Blair, to secure to the
people the enjoyment of the first day of the
week as a day of rest and to permit its OBJ
servance as day of religious worship. He
explained that the bill was formulated in
accordance with the views Of representatives
of signers of the numerous petitions which
have been presented to the Senate, and to
whom the committee on education and labor
had given several hearings
The bill for the erection of post Office
buildings in small places, after considerable
discussion, went over without final action
Senator Frye, from the committee ON COM
bill, with amendments. 1t was ordered
printed and recommitted The Senate then
adjourned.
The Presidents message returning without
his approval, the joint resolution, authorizing
the use and Improvement Of Castle Island IN
Boston harbor, was referred to the commit
tee on military affairs
The Senate amendments to the pension
appropriation bill were non-concurred in
and conference ordered.
A resolution was adopted directing the
committee On the merchant marine ana nS1-
cries to investigate the fur seal fishery of
Alaska.
A resolution was adopted setting apart
Tuesday for the consideration of the bills re-
ported by the committee on labor.
After the call Of States, during which a
large number of bills were introduced and
referred. the House discussed the bill to en-
large the power Of the agricultural depart
ment, suspended the rules and passed the
bill by vote of 233 to 13. The bill creates
an executive department to be known as the
department of agriculture, under the super
vision and control Of the secretary of agri-
culture 1t provides for the appointment of
a first assistant secretary of agriculture, and
also transfers the United States signal
service bureau from the war department to
the department of agriculture.
The House then went into committee Of
the whole on the diplomatic and consular
appropriation bill. No amendments Of con-
sequence were offered to the bill, and after
short time spent in its consideration, the
committee rose and the bill passed.
The District of Columbia appropriation
bill was also considered in committee of the
whole and passed by the House.
The House at o'clock adjourned.
The Portland daily press., 1888-05-22
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
DANIEL suLLY.


Daniel Sully, who will appear in Portland
for the first time on next Friday and Satur-
day, in DADDY Nolan." and in the "Corner
Grocer" is reported to be an excellent ac-
tor. The New York Telegram says:
Daddy Nolan" is pleasant play. 1t is
full of brightness and vivac.ty; well told,
compactly constructed, homely, honest Of
purpose and wholesome. No work that Jo-
seph Jefferson has done excels that little bit
Of pathetic acting in the first act, offered by
Mr.. Sully when the old mans darling son Is
proven forger and an migrate"
RYAN's BENEFIT.
Tickets can now be secured at Stock
BRIDGES for the concert to be given to the
blind boy, William j. Ryan. at City Hall,
Thursday evening, Messrs. Titus, Ham,
mond, Howland, Barnum and Glynn, Bas-
ford and Prescott, Prof. Lee, Moore y Nc
Gowan, Mrs. j. G. Newton, Miss willing,
Masters Jamie Dyer, Legault and Partridge
will assist,
Miss Helen Barry, the English actress,
will open the new Union Square Theatre
New York, September 3rd, in IA Possible
Case" under j. NJ. Hills management.
The cast of Hamlet" at the Wallack ben
eft in New York last night was a memora-
BILE one. Booth was Hamlet; Eben Plymp-
ton, Laertes; Barrett. the Ghost; Jefferson
The Portland daily press., 1888-05-22
Mrs. Wallace.

II is to be hoped our citizens will avail
themselves Of the opportunity which wilIbe
offered tomorrow evening, to hear Mrs. Wal
lace ON the question Of woman suffrage.
There are very few now among us entirely
Indifferent to this subject. Many Of its op-
moments are far from being intelligent in
their opposition; they object from prejudice
rather than principle, and therefore need en-
lightenment. Some who have accepted 1t,
and hold it Indispensable to the Just admin
istratisn of government, national and State,
as well as of the family, need the upholding
and STRENGTHENING which inevitably result
from the presentation Of the subject by Mrs.
Wallace. Her years will command respect
fni attention; "Seven times ten and yet one
more" From her both young and old may
learn that "the path of age" need not be
downward, but ever onward and upward,
till, In its diviner and purer airs,
"Through loving and tcorkif.g stiu,
We kneel to meet our Fathers Will"
Monday, May 2lst. NJ. T. w. NJ.
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ch,rch of the Messiah.

At meeting of the Church Of the Messiah
parish last evening 1t was voted to authorize
the present legal holders to the bills Of the
church property to convey it to the Maine
Universalist convention in trust for the
Church Of the Messiah. Capt Joseph
Brooks. Mr.. and Mrs. L. IL. Sargent ana
Miss George Bradley were elected delegates
to the Universalist State convention 10 Do
held in Lewiston June 9TH. 9th and 7th.
The Portland daily press., 1888-05-22

The following transfers of real estate in
this county have been recorded at the Regis.
try of Deeds:
Portland-R. Whitney to ]. II. Rines. $4,000
Il. X. Barnes TO Catherine Barnes. 81.
Sara J. Barker to John Sullivan; 81 &c.
Westbrook-W. W. Lamb to Catherine MeClos
key; 81 &c.
Long Island-P W. Marston, ct al, to Mary F
Hughey; 81 &C.
New Gloucester-George L. P. Eveleth to G
Mountfort; $780,
Pownal-J, T. Small to f. N Jordan; 5000.
Ammi Wells to Mary L. Marshall; Sl70.
The Portland daily press., 1888-05-22

and washouts. A trip through the sub
merged regions shows that the stories of loss
and suffering already published have not
been in the least exaggerated. From the
northern end of Pike county, on the Illinois
side of the river, region embracing 250,000
acres is under water; Goo in Ihe aggregate los loss
The damage to levees, houses and railroads
will approximate 81, 100000.
. Reports are received of the drowning Of a
man and two children, besides whom two
families are missing.
The Portland daily press., 1888-05-22
GENERAL NEWS.

ditor general Of Pennsy ivania. died yester-
day.
The Presbyterian Assembly, in session in
Philadelphia, voted yesterday to make the
first Sunday in October next day of prayer
for theological students, and that collec-
tion be taken on that day for the cause of
education.
Section men along the line of the Missouri
Pacific struck yesterday. Their pay had
been reduced from $1.5S to $1.25 day.
A memorial service was held in the Con-
gregational church at Contico0k, N. H., yes
terday. for the Atkinson family of six men,
bers. all Of whom have recently died of scar
let fever,
The Chicago Tribune thinks Gresham the
coming man.
The Portland daily press., 1888-05-22
Coming TO Portland. .

Nickerson's Piano Company was organ
lied at New Bedford, Mass, yesterday after
noon. William Lewis, Hiram b. Nickerson,
w ell II. Cobb and James Q. Stafford are
directors. The mandatory viii be at Port
land. The balance of the seven directors
and the clerk and treasurer are to reside In
Maine. William Lewis. w. j. A. Brownell
and Charles H. Holden were chosen a COM
mittee to visit Portland and complete the
organization of the company.