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The Portland daily press., 1888-11-23

The m st thoroughly disguised man In the
administration is Postmaster General Dick
inson. He pledged Michigan to the Democ.
racy, but when the votes were counted they
were over 10000 the other way. His own
silly talk about New England no doubt wa:
very effective in producing the result. Mr.
Dickinson has made up his mind not to re-
turn to Michigan.
The Portland daily press., 1888-11-23

The West Virginia Democrats ought TO
call to their aid the surviving members OF
Ex-Governor Garcelon's council For count
ing out in legal and constitutional way
they are still without rivals. There are
plenty of men in the country who can mis-
count, but gentlemen who can count correct
ly and according to the prescribed methods
; Of the constitution and the laws, and yet
elect Democrat every time are very scarce.
The Portland daily press., 1888-11-23

The Hon. Samuel ]. Randall, IL he is well
en- ugh, is likely to be pretty conspicuous
figure on the Democratic side at thu coming
session of Congress. The Philadelphia mem
Der is now in a position to remark to the
Hon. Roger @. Mills 1--WE told you So" in a
way that will greatly harrow up the feelings
Of the statesman of the Lone Star State.
The Portland daily press., 1888-11-23

The Parnellites do not appear to be con-
Quoting themselves very discreetly toward
the government commission. Swearing at
the court before the verdict is rendered is
not likely to have coneiliatory effet. The
cursing should be postponed until a decision
is given.
The Portland daily press., 1888-11-23

One. thing is already plain. The Republican
party has not come TO stay. 1t is not in sympa-
thy With the spirit Of the American people. The
country demands peace, prosperity, fraternity.
The Republican party wants disorder, strife and
speculative agitation.
The above profound conclusions have been
reached by our distinguished Eastern con-
temporary, the Bangor Commercial. 1t is to
be hoped that the coming era of disorder.
strife and speculative agitation" may not
interfere with the Eastern State fair
The Portland daily press., 1888-11-23

1t is now alleged that Mr., Manton Marble
and the gallant Col. Watterson were prma-
rily responsible for President Cleyeland's
free trade message. If this be so the an
swer to the question, Who killed Cock
Robin, is no longer doubtful.
The Portland daily press., 1888-11-23

FRIDAY MORNING, NOV. 90.

We do not read anonymous letters and commu
nlcations. The maze and address OF the writer
are IN all cases Indispensable not necessarily fol
publication but as guarantee Of good faith
We cannot undertake to return or preserve
communications tia are not used.
The Portland daily press., 1888-11-23

The returns Of school statistics for the
State of New Hampshire throw some light
on the interesting question at issue between
the friends Of the parochial and the public
schools. During the decade included from
1877 to 1887 there was large change from
the public to the parochial schools, as is
shown by the following summaries of the
scholars enrolled in the different schools at
the different times:
The Portland daily press., 1888-11-23
The abolition or the school district system
will without doubt be agitated in the Maine


The abolition or the school district system
will without doubt be agitated in the Maine
legislature this winter. 1t is therefore in
terestiDg and instructive to observe the
result Of such a movement in sister State
New Hampshire has had in operation for
some time law which is gradually eliminat-
ing the districts and putting the schools
under town management. There are still
go school districts left in che State, but the
change has been complete enough to enable
the State Superintendent Of Public Instruc-
ton to deduce some valuable facts. The
average length in weeks of the New Hamp-
shire schools in 1885 under the old system
was 1919 weeks; now, with the new system
In extensive operation, the average length is
22.9. The new law gives within fraction Of
three weeks additional term time to every
school in the State. This result abundantly
iustifies the conclusion of Superintendent
Patterson, who says: "TOwns that have
abolished their unnecessary schools have
given to the children more schooling than
ever before for the same money, and in
towns that have not, the only practical effect
of the law has been to give an improved sys-
TEN of supervision. a less burdensome method
Of providing and maintaining school prop
erty, and more equitable educational privi-
leges."
The Portland daily press., 1888-11-23

Modesty is not Mugwump fault. The
Boston Herald is claiming on his behalf that
1t was he who elected Harrison.
The Portland daily press., 1888-11-23
Decrease Of e.2o9 Increase OF eli

DECREASE OF 6,209 Increase OF 6,159
Nearly all Of these private schools are pa
rochial, and the changes indicated by the
figures denote very well the extent to which
scholars have been drawn from public to
parochial schools The number leaving the
public schools in the year amounts to about
one-tenth of the entire school population Of
the State. State Superintendent of Public
Instruction, Hon. ]. w. Patterson, reports
that as yet this movement has been confined
to the cities and larger towns, and includes
but a small part of those who could be
drawn away should it become general
The Portland daily press., 1888-11-23

Kelley has got out ON bail, but the great
secret of his motor Is still in.
The Portland daily press., 1888-11-23
MISCELLANEOUS.
GOOD THINGS
FOB YOUR
DINNER !!

None OF Holidays agreeaby anticipated pleasantly
remembered than Thanksgiving much
attracting the attention of the housekeeper
ar as heret
The Portland daily press., 1888-11-23

The Boston Globe knows a heap of things
about Maine politics that are not SO.
The Portland daily press., 1888-11-23
c. An DIES !!

Candies considered the
we have added many kinds and offer
comprising everything from the finest Bon
plain Broken Candy alt at about onea the price generally
The Portland daily press., 1888-11-23
HEADQUARTERS

for the numberess thing
repas This selections have
wide assortment presented fail in finding what
ed We sacrifice quality to make phenomenal
thing il fresh and bright
of which could attracted
by other than the
The Portland daily press., 1888-11-23
PROF.. BROWN.

Is now at the Preble House, Room 10. ONCE
hours TO and 10 $50 p. m. His advance
agent w. Z. Burpee will be pleased to receive
Preble will receive his earliest attention. His
skill in adapt LENSES for the most complicated
the best of facilities for furnishing frames both in
in eyeglasses and spectacles, f0r the child and
the grown persen) of the most approved style and
IN al the materials used He also inserts arti-
fetal eyes of the best quality
Mr.. BrolDn:
Dear Sir 1t affords me much pleasure TO say
that the spectacles you made for me, have been
exceedingly satisfac tory, great Improvement on
any have had before. Although rave wor
spectacles made through the advice OF some Of
the best Oculsts Ia Boston, / am convinced both
friends that you can furnish any just the spec
tacles they may need.
MRS. II. p. INGALLS,.
novl4 eodu
The Portland daily press., 1888-11-23

We offer all grades and varieties the following
goods New Dhesa Rans in clusters for table New Impea
Cabinets Dehrsa Muscae Rasns Vaencs
Rans New vOszza and English Cuan Leghorn Citron
New Figs New Frd and Persian Dates Fresh Malaga
berts Almonds and Shebark Wanus Prepared Meat Plum
Pudding all ready for New Cider jelly Vermont Honey
French Soups all kinds in glass ars Huckns
full line Of Crosse Backwe's Pickles. Olives Table Sauces.
Chutneys Cape Curry French
Peas and Mushrooms Salad Pate Foie
OIL AnchOvy Paste Yarmouth BlOars Guaya jelly Preserves
California Wine Jel Y, Wine Calves jelly etc. etc.
The Portland daily press., 1888-11-23
memory and when that memory has passed
from the minds Of men.
CURRENT COMMENT.
THE DEMOCRATIC PROGRAMME IN '92.
TKannahaa Da.noorot

[Kennebec Democrat.l
The Boston Herald was fond of ouotjnO
Grover Cleveland as better than his party. .
The little tin heaven on wheels that few
intellectual beings dragged around for the
pernicious Democratic partisans to gaze on.
with awe. was too good Tor the average voter
70 squeeze into. Grover is all right, SO ia
Benny. 1t was a case of misplaced conf
dence all around In 1892, the Democrats in
convention will bang the stuffng out of any
candidate who is ''better than his party. j.
Il am Democrat is good enough for us.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-04-07
WITH THE BEEKMANITEs.
Kentucky w omen Leave Their Hus-
bands 10 Join n Hand or
Free Lovers.

There are now living with the Beckman-
ties, the notorious free-lovers settled just
south Of Rockford, H.. near the ogle Coun-
" line, the wives OF two Kentucky church
members, who are anxious to secure the pos
session OF their erring ones and also TO lay
hands on George Schweinfurth, who Is
known IN the colony rs the ''King." He re-
turned short time ago from visit 10 the
Blue Grass State with the two women. A
short time ago the pastor OF one OF the lead
ing Presbyterian churches there was
notified that several women had gone TO the
Beekmanites from Kentucky in company
with schweinfurth. Among them was a
Mrs. Amer, and her husband has started out
TO get her back or have blood.
The Beckmanites were founded q few
years ago by Dora Beekman of Byron, VINO
claimed 10 be the bride of Jesus Christ and
would soon bring forth Saviour. But the
ionged for Saviour never came and she died.
She had surrounded herself by large fol-
lowing which is now In prosperous condi-
ton. Several wealthy farmers have gwen
the society considerable money, and only re
Gently they erected a large tabernacle in
which they all reside and worship.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-04-07

Judson @. Chaplin, OF Pierceton, Ind, the
much-married man found another victim
besides the ten mentioned IN dispatches. In
April, 1883, he married Matte Tingley. a
beautiful young girl Of this city, lived with
her two months, and then absconded. She
died OF n broken heart little more than
two years later. The last letter he wrote 70
her was from Kansas City, and he concluded
Il ms follows: "Ii you answer this, direct
TO Los Angeles, Cal, and II you write again,
better direct TO H." In February, 1884.
Mrs. Chaplin gave birth to child. 1t IL still
living aud Is beautiful little girl OF four
years. Chaplin's father who Il a respected
citizen Of Pierceton, Ind, has made the little
girl his neircss, NJ an atoncment for the
wrong done by his son.
Miss Tingley was married 10 Chaplin about
three weeks after they first met, but they
had corresponded for year. lie claimed TO
be government surveyor and showed pa
pers TO prove hrs statement Chaplin was
not born In Marshall, as has been stated His
birthplace was Pierceton, Ind, and he
never saw Marshall until he was - years OF
aye, when he clerked few months In a
drug store.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-04-07

party. The call had few signsrs, but when
the convention met every district In the
county was represented by a duly-elected
delegate. A strong ticket was nominated,
and from this sprung the great Republican
party. The. following year a convention
was held AZ Lafayette hall, In Pittsburgh,
and the national organization formed.
The subsequent career Of the organization
which Mr.. White thus called into being Is too
well known TO need attention. His claim 10
tho honor OF fathering the party can be ques-
toned with little success. IL IA only just 10
state that before publishing the call for the
convention he received an invitation TO call
upon salmon II. Chase, who came 10 Pitts
burgh partly for the purpose OF consulting
him upon the political situation. But II is
doubtful 81 even at that time Mr. Chase
himself had I'm mind the gigantic project
which inspired the master mind Of The
Gazette. There was never any obscurity.
either In what he did or wrote. His pen
and his life alike were clear and .forcible ex-
ponents OF whatever he believed. His social
relations In sewickley. which has long been
his residence, have always been peculiarly
exemplary. His family circle consists OF his
daughter, Miss Helen and bis aged wife, 10
whom he was married sixty-two years ago.
Until sickness seized him. several months
ago, he was an attendent OF the Presbyterian
Church. In the Methodist. Church he was
formerly high official and faithful worker.
and 20 that circumstance IL attributable his
title OF deacon"
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-04-07
STATE OFFICERS TO PLANT
TREES.
A Good "Arbor Day Example VIII
be set nt the state Capital.

superintendent OF Public Instruction Ed
wards has issued circular TO the teachers OF
Illinois, which embodics the proclamation
OF Governor oglesby setting apart April 10
rs "Arbor Day" lie suggests In the cir.
cular that the teachers dismiss their schools
portion OF the day, and that the event be
celebrated with appropriate exercises lie
also recommends that the teachers aud school
children plant trees on the public school
grounds. The State officers have agreed
among themselves 10 each plant tree on
the state House grounds on Arbor Day.
Governor 0glesby will plant an elm, Sccrc-
tary Of State Dement, will also plant an elm /;
Clerk Snivclv. Of the Supreme Court, hick-
DRY tree; Attorney General Hunt hard
maple; Treasurer Tanner, larch; DIR. Ed
wards, hard maple; secretary Wines, OF
the Board Of Public Charities, an elm;
Clerk Jones, Of the Appellate Court, buck
eye; Adjutant General Vance, larch Nor
man l.. Freeman, Supreme Court Reporter,
hard maple; Sc tretary Lord, Of the Bureau
Of Labor Statistics an elm; DIR. Rauch, OF
the Board OF Health, an elm; Auditor
swigcrt, larch, and Colonel Mills, OF the
Agricultural Board, box elder. Each
gentleman will himself perform the labor
connected with the planting.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-04-07
CHERISHED HIS HATE.
samuel Waidrop Murdered Under
Peculiar Circumstances

Five years ago Thomas Davis, wcll-drcss-
ed stranger, came 10 Litchheld, Ill, and q
few days after his arrival n wealthy citizen
was robbed at the muzzIe Of pistol. Sam
uel Waldrop was constable az the time and
he arrested Davis for the oiense. The case
at first was not strong.against the accused, but
Waldrop worked hard and secured a conylc-
ton. Davis was sentenced 10 seven years In
the penitentiary, and when tho sentence was
pronounced ne turned 10 Waldrop and said;
al swear 20 God IL l ever live 10 get out
III kill YOU"
No attention was paid 10 the threat and
Waldrop was conveyed 10 Chester, where
he served his term and was released last
week under the good-time rule. Saturday I've
returned 10 Lltchheld. but was only recog-
nized by few people. sunday morning he
called al Waldrop's residence and asked 10
see Waldrop. Tho latter, who Is no longer
connected with the administration OF the
law, stepped TO the door.
ais your namo waldropYv asked Davis.
eyes, cir"
any namo Is Tom Davis, and I've come 10
kill you, ~ sworc would"
Before Waldrop could move Davis fred
three times, killing him instantly. The
murderer fed and posse started in pur-
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-04-07

The social intercourse which took
place during the war between the OPP
posing armies viii always be pleasant
TO remember. The chronicler of the
doings of the 4th Rhode Island volun-
teers gives an incident illustrating the
kindlfness and honesty which usually
presided over the little bargains made
by "Yanks" and "Johnnies," as they
loosely called each other. On one
occasion the rickets of both lines were
so near together that they could In
dulge in friendly chat, and trade for
coffee, tobacco, and similar articles.
One man, whose stock OF tobacco was
exhausted, wrapped large jackknife
In piece Of paper, on which he had
written proposal 10 exchange II for
three pieces Of tobacco, and threw the
package into the enemy's lines. OF
course, the confederates could have
kept the knife, without payment, had
they chosen, as It's owner could not
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-04-07
Gen. wIdcrs story.

Gen. Wilder of Frankfort, KY, has
war incident TO relate which con-
Germs himself and Gov. Buckner. Dur
ing the late strife he, with handful
OF militia, was detailed TO hold a
bridge In the vicinity of Munfordvale,
this State. While they were there Gen.
Bragg's army, 10000 strong, with l20
pieces of artillery, came up and sur
rounded Wilder and his squad. Some
shots were interchanged, when Wilder
displayed flag Of truce. IL happen.
ed that Gen. 5. Ii. Buckner was sent
out TO meet him. "You are an edu-
Gated soldier and gentleman" said
Gen. Wilder to Gen. Buckner. "You
have been to West Point and know
how these things ought to be done.
Now L want TO ask your advice. Would
you fight or surrender"
"That is q matter that you must de-
eide" responded Kentucky's present
chief executive. "There are times
when men should sacrifice themselves
for their cause. AS for our forces, we
have enough men and guns to wipe
you and your men off the face Of the
earth In less than two hours; you
must select your course"
"That being the case" replied Gen.
Wilder, "we will surrender. / fail TO
see where difference Of two hours
time would effect our cause" and he
did surrender. Gen. Wilder is now one
of the richest men In Tennessee and Is
extensively interested IN railway enter
.prises.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-04-07
MANS INHUMANITY.
An Astounding story or Cruelty, Pri-
walton, sickness and Death.
Told by Recruits.

Forty-eight recruits passed through Toledo
Wednesday night bound for Cheyenne, wy
oming Territory. The men tell sickcning
tale Of their treatment nc Dayid's Island,
y. Y. They claim they were only half-iod
and what food they got was tainted. TWEEN
ty-eIght were taken sick and eight died from
neglect. When the party left Dayid's Islam
II numbered ilfty-two, but four men have
deserted. One OF the men jumped of the
train near Buffalo and was killed. The
members Of the party were Of the belief that
at least ten more would desert before they
reached Chicago. They are bitter In their
denunciation OF the officers in charge OF
David's Island.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-04-07

The death of .Porte Crayon"
Colonel David ii. Strother) re-
calls one OF the brightest i'm
promptu sayings of that celebrated
wit. which has probably never been in
print During the war, Colonel Stroth-
er, then with the army of West Vir-
ginia, was sent by Gen. Kelley with a
small force TO ascertain IL the Confed-
crates were destroying the Baltimore &
Ohio Railroad, as reported. and, If so,
TO drive them back. He found them
at work, and. instead OF attacking
them, returned 20 camp at great speed.
He reported at headquarters. ibid
you find the rebelsY" II did, SIR"
"What were they doing?" Tearing
up the railroad" "And what were
you doing while they were tearing up
the railroadY" al was tearing down
the turnpike. Fort Worth Gazette.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-04-07
A MAN WITH A RECORD.
Hudson Chaplin Pleads Guilty 10
Marrying Eight Women.

Hudson Chaplin was arranged at Findlay,
o., on Saturday on a charge OF bigamy aud
pleaded guilty. Following Is list Of tho
women whom under various aliases Chaplin
Is charged OF marrying; Miss Corn Carson,
GreenvIlIc, Ind; Miss Nellie Webster, liy-
ing Mt small village IN southern Illinois; Miss
Clara Jones, Fresno, CAL; Miss Carrie f.
Blank, Usage. ILL.,; Mrs. Smell, Bowling
Green, Ky.s Mrs. Flora Freybcrger, Bowl
ing Green, Ky. In addition he married a
wealthy woman OF Columbus, o., and n
planters widow living in Baton Rouge, La.
From most OF these women he obtained sums
Of money ranging from 800 10 $4,000.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-04-07

In the days when France and Eng
land were saying to each other. "Thus
far shalt thou go and no farther" and
backing up their words with gunpow-
der, six English frigates, under the
command of Capt. Killigrew, sighted
two French men-of- war. The CON-
mander's ship was the first to come up
with one of the French vessels, named
the Content.
.The whole French crew." says the
historian--it was in 1695--"were at
prayers, and he might have poured In
his broadside with great advantage,
which, however, he refused to do, add
ing this remarkable expression; 1t
is beneath the courage of the English
nation to surprise their enemies In such
a posture
Admiral Howe, who, during our war
for independence, defeated the French
squadron under D'Estaing of Rhode
Island, showed similar humane po-
likeness when post-captain. The
story is told by Clark Russelrs "Book
for the Hammock"
While the British fleet was lying off
Cape Race two large French men-of-
war were discovered and Howe, with
press of sail, gave chase. Coming
alongside of the sternmost, the Alcide,
he was hailed by her captain to know
whether 1t was peace or war.
"Prepare for the worst" replied
Howe, "as expect every moment a
signal from the flagship to fire upon
you for not bringing to-"
Then observing number Of soldiers
and ladies on deck, he pulled of his
hat and begged they would 60 below,
as they had no personal concern in the
action. Seeing the red flag hoisted at
the masthead of the admirals ship,
Howe told the French captain that the
signal was ont 10 engage.
"Begin, If you pleases" cried out the
Frenchmen.
"If you please, monsieur, you be-
GIN" answered Howe. The two ships
delivered their broadsides almost ST.
simultaneously. The Alcide struck in
half an hour
"My lads" cried Howe to his crew,
"they have behaved like menl Treat
them like men, Youths Companion.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-04-07

The w. II. G. of Indiana have Wis
iting committee for the Soldiers and
Sailors Orphan. Home.
General J. ID. Weaver, Of Iowa, Is
still pegging away at his back-pay bill.
"The only debt the Nation never
can pay is the one il owes its SOL
diers."
The members OF the w. r G. in
Kansas favor service pension for the
veterans.
The Indiana encampment, Sons OF
Veterans, will be held at Indianapolis,
June 5.
The Iowa Prisoners of War Associ-
alton will meet at Cedar Rapids April
III and II.
The Fifteenth Wisconsin Volunteer
Infantry was composed entirely OF
Scandinavians.
Past Department Commander Il. J.
Anderson, of Kansas, is now known
as "Sister Tom.
A movement is on foot to establish
a home for disabled rebel soldiers In
Maryland.
Colonel Fred ID. Grant Is q member
of Phil Sheridan Camp, No. Ga, Sons
of Veterans, New York City.
The cameron Dragons" the Fifth
Pennsylvania Cavalry, Philadelphia,
hold their first reunion May IL.
At the Department Encampment of
Kansas the service pension measure
was Endorsed by vote of 402 to 80.
General George G. Rogers, late Of
the Fifteenth Illinois Volunteers, Is
Chairman of the Board of Pension
Appeals.
Comrade s. o. Lee, Commander OF
the Grand Army post at Haddonfleld,
N. j., Is nephew Of the rebel Gen.
Robert l.. Lee.
1t is said that the proposed removal
of Libby Prison from Richmond TO
Chicago does not meet with very
hearty approval of the veterans.
The Rev. John w. Sayers has enter
ed upon his seventeenth consecutive
year as chaplin Of the Department of
Pennsylvania
"Carpet-rag socials" are In vogue
among the relief corps In Iowa. Car
petrag rugs are very nice for old vet
Grams In the homes.
The Minnesota Division of Sons Of
Veterans will hold its annual encamp-
ment at Minneapolis June 18th.
George N. Morgan, w. II. G., Min
neapolis, Mimi, recently gave a pop.
corn social, which was success.
Two.hundred and twenty-five COM
rades answered the last roll-call In the
Ohio department during six months Of
1887.
One hundred and eighty thousand
colored men served as soldiers In the
Union army during the war OF the re-
bcllion.