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The Portland daily press., 1888-01-20

poor portraits in the House lobby and cor
respond with the handsome picture of Win
throp already there He trusted the other
States, following the example of Massachu-
setts, would array besides those. worthy
pictures their distinguished sons who have
held the same high office, and who deserved.
as Massachusetts thought her sons deserved.
some more enduring artistic memorials than
those which are hung in the adjoining lobby.
The names aid services Of these men, con-
tinued Mr. Long, are not limited to the dis
triots from which they came, in the historic
commonwealth of Massachusetts,, but are
hers, associated with her common glory:
hers, as she stands, as she has stood, as she
will stand as part Of this union, establish
justice, ensure domestic tranquility and pro-
vide for the common defense, promote the
general welfare, secure the blessings of lib
erty for ourselves and our posterity; hers,
too, proud mother as he is Of so many other
statesmen, soldiers, orators, poets and patri-
OTIS who have lived, honored and served
their country.
The lives Of the subjects of the portraits
were then reviewed in eloquent biographi-
cal sketches by Messrs, Rockwell, Allen,
Hayden and Lodge, of Massachusetts.
Mr.. Randall spoke in behalf of the House
and offered a resolution of acceptance
which was seconded by Mr.. Brecbinridge, of
Kentucky, and passed The House ad-
journed
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Monument or Memorial Han.

To Our PubHcJSpirited Men dsd Women:
The time has come for definite action In
the matter of memorial hall or monument
We should now like to be assured that some
of those who have been opposed to monu-
ment in Market Square are willing to author
ize the committee to have drawings made
that hall represent the proposed hall. These
drawings will cost $3.50 for remodeling the
old City Hall, and $500 for plans and speci-
fications for an entirely new memorial hall.
Let us look the matter full In the face, and
meet it frankly. VIII the moneyed men and
women of this city now come forward and
give substantial encouragement to this asso-
citation and to its executive committee. No
plans for monument are before the asso-
citation with the exception Of that from the
Bodwell Granite Company. The sum re-
quired for that will be about $4,000. This
is no time to say. 'We are tired of the whole
subject" or to stand aloof from its discus
sion. We owe it to our day and generation
to have the matter settled and that at once.
A meeting Of the Association will be held
some time during the coming week. Mean
while let US have the matter thoroughly
ventilated in our papers. So that the hum
dreds who constitute the membership may
60 to that meeting prepared to cast an intel
ligent vote.
There is a great and growing interest in
the community in favor of 4 memorial hall
but If that cannot be practically carried out I;
at least let us talk it over and come to some
decision speedily.
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Ho m e RULE.
Sir Thomas Esmonde's Address Be-
fore the Irish American: Relief As
ISOLATION.

The hall Of the /. A. r. A. on Plum street
was filed to overdowing last evening, not
only by the members of that association but
by many lady and gentlemen visitors.
Among those present were Rev. L. T. Line
han, rector of the Cathedral, Rev. q. OCal
laghan and Rev. J. p. Sekinger, together
with re representatives. of the different Irish
American Associations of the city. Charles
Mccarthy, Jr., VIM. III. Looney, Esq, Gen.
John j. Lynch, James Cunningham and 9TH
or prominent citizens.
At s o'clock Sir Thomas Esmonde entered
amid loud applause. He was introduced by
Chas. Mccarthy, Jr., in few well chosen
remarks. Sir Thomas speaks in an easy,
off hand way without any pretention to
flights of oratory or studied gestures, yet he
possesses the happy faculty Of winning the
closest attention of his auditors. He spoke
forty minutes and reviewed in terse and lu-
cid manner the salient points OF Home Rule.
He expressed himself gratiied at the oppor-
tunity afforded him TO address the citizens Of
Portland. Today there is crisis in Ireland
for national regeneration and national exist
ence We are face to face with the Tory
government which could crush every Irish
aspiration. 1t has tried coercion to suppress
meetings and gag the press, but has failed In
every instance. We are perfectly united at
home and fortified and strengthened by the
assistance and sympathy from America. The
present English system is monstrous. Eng
land would have Irishmen mould their words
and indeed, their thoughts according to their
dictation. Trial by jury Is done away with.
At such meeting as this in Ireland there
would be a government representative
taking notes, and 30 or 60police would be In
attendance Sir Thomas closed his address
by urging the formation Of a land league In
Portland, aud predicted that the day. was
not far distant whan Home Rule would be a
fact
Mr.. Looney then introduced Rev. MIR.
Blanchard, who spoke in a spirited manner
on the Irish question and expressed his pleas
ure at listening to the great grandson OF
Henry Grattan, who was here as represen-
tative of the young men OF Ireland. He sug-
gested that young men should take an active
Interest in the cause and enlist citizens OF all
denominations. Mr.. Blanchard was warmly
applauded.
Mr.. Thomas Hassett moved that vote Of
thanks be extended to the speakers, and it
was unanimously carried.
Mr.. Looney then offered resolution con-
demning the present nefarious English sys-
tenn CT governing Ireland and the. meeting
adjourned.
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SUBURBAN NEWS.

sACCARAPPA.
d. ID. G. NJ, S. III. Skillins, assisted by w.
w. Cutter as G. W., G. Fl. Winslow as G. S.,
G. B. Woodman as G.. s., w. E. Knowlton as
G. NJ, and l.. A. Bettes as G. o. G., installed
the following officers of Naomi Lodge, No /,
Daughters of Rebekah, Wednesday light:
n. G.-Mrs Ruth Babb.
V. G.-Mrs. Emma Clements.
Secretary-Mrs. Ella f. Sweets
Treasurer-Mrs. Matte Elwell.
Conductor-Mrs. lydia Smith.
Warden-Mrs. Matte Knowlton.
o. O.G.-Mrs. Annie otiles.
/, G.-Charles Clements.
Chaplain Henry Jewett.
X. s. N. &C. j. HeZelton.
l.. s. N. G.-Mrs. NJ. A. Bettes.
X. s. V. G.-Mrs. Nancy Jewett.
L. s. ". G.-Mrs. Mary Hezelton.
After the installation, bountiful supper
was served in the banquet hall.
The social circle at the Congregational ves-
try on Thursday evening, was attended by a
large number of people.
Mr.. George Raymond is to enlarge the
woodworking part of his business. and will
occupy the room lately used by Foster &
Brown as a machine shop.
Mr.. A. c. Hawkes. is now gathering an ex-
cellent crop of ice from the river.
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THE CURRENCY DIFFICULTY.

Z. P. JONES. Pry't S. c.. o. s
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george w. Bosworth, D. D.

A telegram received in this city Thursday
morning by Deputy Collector Lewis b. Smith
announced the death yesterday morning Of
Rev. George w. Bosworth, ID. D., at his
home in Wakefield, Mass. No particulars of
his sickness were given, but it is supposed
that his death was sudden.
Rev. DIR. Bosworth was born in Belling-
ham, Mass, September 80, 1918. His parents
were members of the Baptist church. AT the
age of 10 years he became interested in re-
lgion and was baptized by Rev. Calvin New
ton. In 1881 Mr. Newton became Professor
in Waterville College aud the year following
took young Bosworth into his family and
fitted him for college, which he entered in
the class of 1887. His collegiate course was
interrupted by poor health. but he was
awarded graduation rank, also the degree Of
A. NJ. in 1854, and that of d. ID. in 1862. He
graduated at Newton Theological Institution
In 1S4l. He was ordained at Medford In the
same year and was pastor OF the Medford
church until 1896 From that time until 1854
he was pastor of the South Baptist church
in South Boston.
In January, 1855, Mr.. Bosworth became
pastor of the Free street church in this city,
and for over ten years preached in Portland.
These were years of great financial and civil
disturbance. The panic Of 1878 and the
war from 1861 to 1865 were events which
affected churches and multiplied the cares Of
pastors. During the financial depression
meetings of great power were held and a
meeting for prayer was continued daily for
several months. In 1853, 104 united with the
church. During the war DR.. Bosworth con-
Quoted the disturbed affairs Of the church
with signal ability. During his pastorate in
Portland DIR. Bosworth took very active
ment of Wateryille College, now Colby Uni
versity.
DIR. Bosworth was pastor of the First
church in Lawrence from 1866 to 1869, and of
the First church in Haverhill from 1869 to
1879. In 1879 he was elected Secretary and
Superintendent of the Massachusetts, Baptist
State Convention, and held that Office up to
the time of his death. He has proved one
of the most efficient secretaries that the con-
vention ever had.
DIR. bosworth was Corresponding Secre-
tary of the Maine Baptist Education Society
from 1856 to 1865, and Corresponding Secre--
tary of the Northern Baptist Educational
Society from 1865 to 1879. At the time OF his
death he was trustee of Colby University
and also of Newton Theological Institute.
being secretary of the board in Newton from
1855 to the present time.
DR.. Bosworth leaves two daughters and
three sons, two Of whom, George NJ. and
Charles, were formerly in business in Port
this city was named for DR.. Bosworth's son,
Fred, who was killed in the rebellion.
The funeral will take place Monday at
TO- 80 a. m. at Wakefield.
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Colby University.

The Senior reception, which will be given
in Memorial Hall tonight, will be one of the
most interesting social events of the season
in Waterville. Elaborate preparations have
been made, the list of Invitations being
unusually long.
office of the Waterville Mail hereafter. The
printing of the Oracle has always been done
out of town, no Office in Waterville having
the facilities and frst-class help to do the
work. Now the Mail Office, under its excel
lent management, is able to supply all local
demands.
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SEVERAL THOUSAND DOLLARS
Which Must be Paid to the City Of
Auburn.

LEWISTON, Jan. 19.-Information has
come from the Bank Examiner that about
900 worth of bank stock, at the assessed
value, taxable in the the Auburn National
for several years, had escaped taxation in
consequence of an omission to return its
real ownership to the assessors of Auburn,
the stock having stood as the property of a
savings bank, and being therefore exempted
from taxation. 1t is understood that ar
rangements have been made to pay the tax
to the Auburn city treasury as soon as in
vestigation reveals just how many years the
bank. stock h erein concerned has failed to
pay the tax. The bank stock in question is
part of an estate of citizen of this county
now deceasd, whose estate is now in the
process Of settlement in the Probate Court.
The amount Of tax due is estimated to be
several thousand dollars, perhaps $4,000, but
the exact sum will be known in a few days.
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NJ AIN &.
The Maine Customs Service.


BELFAST, Jan. 19.-Custom House Collec-
tor Cushing has received orders from the
Treasury Department at Washington remov-
ing deputy collectors OF the Office in Camden
to Rockport, and establishing branch office
at Camden, so that the towns will have two
offices instead of one Of late years the bus
mess with foreign ports has increased at
Rockport, particularly the kiln wood trade
with the provinces of Nova Scotia and New
Brunswick, so that more custom house busi-
ness is low done at Rockport than at Cam
den.
Saving Property.
MAcHIAs, Jan. ia fire started at four
o'clock this morning in the house of Henry
Phinney, destroying the main building A
foot of snow fell yesterday and last night
was piled in drifts. The firemen worked un-
der great hardships and good work was done
in saving the eastern section of the village.
Loss 1880: insured.
A Blaze Down East.
BANGOR, Jan. ia building owned by
M. G. Shaw & Sons, at Greenville. contain
ing two stores and four tenements was de-
stroyed by fire last night. The stores were
occupied by Mark Peavey, merchant tailor
and Miss Young, fancy goods. Their stock
and furniture were saved, also the furniture
of the tenants. Loss on building $2500; in
sured.
Found Dead.
BANGOR, Jan. 19.-Emerson Downe Of
Bangor, aged 65. was found dead in bed this
morning by his wife. Heart disease was the
cause.
SAco, Jan. 19.-Saco merchants are taking
steps to form a Board of Trade. At meet
ing held last evening, committee consisting
of Messrs. G. E. Twambly, G. F. Owen and
E. d. Wharf, were appointed to examine the
organization and working Of boards of trade
in other cities, and report at the next meet
ing.
Born in Bangor.
BosToN, Jan. 19.-General C. G. Atwood.
Massachusetts general agent of the Mutual
Life Insurance Company of New York. died
at West Roxbury, at o'clock Thursday
morning. Of apoplexy. He was born in Ban
gor, Maine, in 1886, served with credit in the
war of the Rebellion, and had been a mem
Der of the Governors staff.
udiuc FoStrT1dSteFS SonIiFfTt6Os
WASHINGTON, Jan. 19.-Among other Off
cials the Senate has confirmed these postmas-
masters of Maine towns and cities Orlando
Currier, Hallowell; M. M. Folsom, Oldtown !;
w. J. Stone, Machias; l. F. Arnold, Fox
croft; w. r. G. Estes. Skowhegan; w. B.
Woodward, Brunswick.
Maine Hotel Keepers.
BANGOR, Jan. 19.-The semi-annual meet
ing of Maine HoteliProprietors Association
was held at City Hall today. Representa-
tives were present from different parts of the
State and much enthusiasm was manifested.
James NJ Taylor of Bath. president of the
Association, addressed the convention at
some length on the objects of the Associa-
tion and the usefulness before it. The re-
port Of the secretary and treasurer, Will a.
Mcdonald, of Woodfords, was read and ac-
cepted. The meeting adjourned tonight to
meet in this city in March for tie annual
meeting.
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=This Is the average OF both males and famales.
The following rates Of wages of European
laborsrs are derived from a speech by Sem
ato- Frye, delivered in Boston, October 10,
1881:
Italy-Farm laborers. from Is to 1s cents
day.
Belgium-Skilled working-women in lace
factory in Brussels. 20 cents day. In cot
ton factory, women, 20 TO 25 cents a day;
men, from 40 to so cents day; men In steel
and iron manufactures, from 40 to 20 centsa-'
day. In Belgium, women do the farm work
at from 16 to 20 cents day.
Germany-Women saw wood In the streets
of Munich at Is to 20 cents day. In fac
tories. men are paid an average Of so cents a
day; women, 20 cents.
1reland-Women work at farming at from
16 to Is cents day
England-90,0O0 women are employed In
factories at an average OF not not over $50
year; men in factories average from Sl25 to
S135 year.
Scotland-Laborers in iron works, from
two shillings two pence to two sbillings six
pence a day. Coal miners, from $3.50 to
S5.SS a week. boarding themselves. Iron
miners, from S5.34 TO $3.50 week.
mAcuo on ID M N rfafpr
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"The responsibility" !"

To the Editor Of The Press:
Rev. Mr.. Whitaker is mistaken in suppos-
ing that the police force of the city has
been relieved, directly or indirectly, of the
duty of enforcing the liquor law by the
appointment of deputy sheriffs for that pur-
pose.
The sheriff law was enacted for the reason
that the police force was unfaithful. The
duty of the police force remains as it was !;
the sheriff's force is simply additional.
NEAL Dow.
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The WeIIand Canal.

OTTAWA, Jan. 19.-The complication DIS
covered by Congressman Dingley in the man
agement Of the Welland Canal had already
expired by the limitation of the councils or,
will not be revived. BY the order there was
discrimination against cities both in the
United States and Canada, in favor of Mon
treal, but no discrimination against Ameri-
can vessels.
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GENERAL FOREIGN NEWS.
News from London Regarding Sew
eraI Persons In High Positions.

LONDON, Jan. 19.-It is officially stated
that Queen Victoria will go to Florence in
the spring. Mr.. Gladstone's trip has proved
very beneficial to his health and spirits He
is better than for years.
AdVlces from Madrid say that Qneen Isa-
bella will soon be exiled from Spain.
Suffering Soldiers.
BERLIN, Jan. ia special sanitary.eorps
started yesterday for Czeuboschau. The
suffering of the troops are so great that in
the opinion of the Berlin military circles IL
will be impossible for them to remain en-
camped two months. Their condition. it is
believed, ,Imust hasten the decision of the
Gar. as the troops must either be given ac-
tive work or be Withdrawn from the frontier
THE Austrians also suffer, being badly
housed. But their commissariat is good and
the medical staff yigilant.
Foreign Notes.
The Sultan wants Vanderbilt or Jay Gould
Ia construct system Of Asiatic railways.
Eight persons committed suicide in Vienna
Wednesday, and an artist was arrested for
A Turkish decree just issued enjoins the
War Ministry to use the greatest despatch in
completing the military defences In and
around Adrian0ple.
1t is said in Rome that it IS not proDaDle
that the Pope seriously intends to intervene
in the settlement of the Irish question IN the
interest of the present British government. :,
There have been 1000 deaths from shiaii
pox at Havana since May
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President Downes of the Calais Bank
Talks Of the Matter.
Especial to the,press.1


CALAIS, Jan. 19.-President l.. G. Downes
of the Calais National Bank. said of the
sensational article in the Boston Globe and
Bangor Commercial, relative to the difficulty
with Canadian currency: "There is great
deal of fiction, with very few facts. Law
yers MacNichol and Curran did not go to
Washington ON our account. A letter from
Senator Hale today, says that he will ELL
deayor to arrange matters with the Internal
Revenue Commissioner. 1t would be next
to impossible to say how much we are liable
to for the past three years, the legal limit of
arrears, as no record of Canadian money
paid out has been kept. l do not think any,
thing will come of the matter"
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In 1887, 81 would buy as much provisions
as 81 20 would buy In 1882, or S1.30 In 1887,
the difference being chiefly in the price Of
sugar and -four.
Cost of food for one month, for an English
family in Lewiston, consisting of father and
mother, one daughter IS years old, and two
boys, aged and IA years years respectively.
The father earns $40 week and the daugh-
ter s. a week. Month of July, 1887 Com-
paratiye cost in 1882 and 1877.
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Reduction Of Sinking FUND.

On Dec. 81, 1886, the amount of securities
and cash in the sinking fund was 81, ITO, $780,
81, while on Dec. 81, 1887, it was S949, ,660.64,
and in explanation of this reduction would
state that ON Feb 26. 1887, in accordance
with that portion of sec. 8, chap. 49, public
laws, 1887. which reads "The Treasurer Of
State is hereby authorized and directed to
cancel all State of Maine bonds now in the
sinking fund, or such as may hereafter be
purchased for the State," cancelled all the
State of Maine securities in the sink
ing fund amounting to S1,162,000
as shown on the preceding pages,
leaving in the sinking fund s99S, ,399.57. in
vested in securities outside the State Of
Maine. During the year 1887, the 81 hiking
fund received for interest on this sum. S39,-
10000 of which amount l used $3S,479.93 in
the purchase of S36,oOO.O0 State Of Maine
bonds, which were also cancelled and de-
Quoted from the bonded debt Of the S tate.
These figures show an unexpended balance
on the interest received by the sinki ng fund
during the year 1887 of 81, ,270.07 W hich ad-
ded to the amount left in the sinking fund
February 26. 1887 (S94S, ,390.5O gives S949, &c.,
64, the present condition of said fund. In brief
while the amount with which to pay the
bonded debt has decreased SLIGO, 1898, the
bonded debt has been diminished S1,19S,-
O0cOO, showing net reduction during the
year of S37, ,270.O7. This amount may seem
small when compared with the reduction in
1886, which was 500, ,112.16. But the larger
part of that reduction was made by paying
from the State Treasury for bonds falling
due in 1885 and 1886, S59,0O0.00.
May oath, the Treasurer advertised to ex-
change two million, eight hundred thousand
of the new 3 per cent bonds for bonds ma
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THE WEATHER.

WASHINGTON. Jan. 20.
The indications for New England are
warmer, followed by colder, and snow fol-
lowed by fair weather, fresh to brisk south
westerly winds, high on the coast
Storm signals are displayed from Sandy
Hook to Eastport.
LOCAL WEATHER REPORT.
PORTLAND, Me-, Jan. 10, 1888
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again to decide whether or not they shall ac-
cept their city charter. Editor Bunker of
the Kennebec Democrat, is fighting the
measure tooth and nail, telling his readers
that under city charter the poll tax will be
three dollars instead of two, that a big city
debt will be incurred and, most abominable
thing of all, that the new charter might hurt
the prospects of the local Democratic party.
The Portland daily press., 1888-01-20

SO that 81 would buy as much as Si.20 in
1882, or 81 1.26 in 1877.
Cost OF food for one month, for German
family in Lewiston, consisting OF father and
mother, two sons aged Is and 10 years, and
one daughter 10 years Of age. The father
earns 80 a week and the sons 81 and SO re-
spectively. Month Of July, 1887 Compare
tive cost In 1877
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Senator Hoar introduced bill in the Sen
ate today to grant q service pension to all
the survivors of the late war at the rate of
cent for each days service in additien to any
pension granted fer disability.
The Portland daily press., 1888-01-20
Business Troubles.

Frank Albee, grocer, Boothbay, has made
an assignment, with liabilities of $4,000 and
assets of $500.
Eli b. Bean, dealer in general merchandise
Brownfeld, has called meeting OF his cred
itors.
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The Bath Times says that at the coming
March municipal election in that city there
will be seen the unusual spectacle of Prohi-
bitionists and democrats working together
to defeat the Republican nominee for mayor,
who, it has no doubt, will be Mayor Wake
field. The Times has no doubt, however,
that Mr.. Wakefield will triumph.