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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-04-10

This is not a strictly accurate census OF the
French population of Waterville, as there
are few French Protestants who would
not be included in Father Charland's enum-
Grafton. These are not very numerous. how
ever. Nor is it, probably. an accurate meas
ure of their increase. Across the river In
Winslow a settlement of considerable size
has been formed, which is conveniently situ-
ated to take any overflow of population.
This overflow must have been considerable,
for when Father Charland came to Water
vile in 1881, the parish, which includes Win
slow as well as Waterville, had but two
thousand members, while now it has three
thousand. Immigration, however, must
have had something to do with this increase.
The eight enumerati0ns made since 1881
have revealed an increase OIL 5l9 IN the
This is not so large as might be expected
from their very large families and the fre-
quency of immigration from Canada. The
growth of the suburb in Winslow no doubt
affords one explanation of the compare
tive smallness Of this increase.
Another explanation, which embodies
consideration of much greater interest, Is
that the French families appear to be de-
creasing steadily in size. The same infiu-
ences seem to operate on them that have op-
Grated on tho native Americans The
Ersnch Families of WatervilIe are yet large,
by far larger, probably, than the fami-
lies of any other nationality in Water
vile; not excepting the Irish, whose
families in Father Charland's census ap-
pear larger than they really are because
there are included many young Irishmen
without homes who have been called in by
the building of the new railroad shops. The
size of the average family IN the United
States in 1880 was 5.04. it having decreased
from 500 in 1870, from 5.2S in 1860, and from
$50 in 1850. The size of the average family
of Maine, however. has gone down much more
rapidly apparently. 1t cannot be said
certainly that this is so because in
the national enumerations of 1880 and 1870
millions of negroes were included that in 1860
and 1850 were slaves and not included. This
probably had the effect Of making the de-
crease in the size of the family of the United
States appear less rapid than 1t really would
be if no negro families had been included.
But it may be said also in Maine that the
rate of decrease has been steadily retarded
by the immigration of many foreigners who
have been bringing in large families for the
last twenty years, and have thereby Offset
the alarmingly small families Of the old pop
ulation of English and New England stock.
But the decrease in Maine has been suffi-
ciently rapid to be interesting. Compared
with the decrease of the size of the average
family Of the nation, the decrease of the
Maine family has been as follows:
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GEN ERAL NEWS.

A teamster named Dooley ran away with a
switch engine In Chicago Sunday. He got
iolted out Of the cab and the engine ran into
another locomotive, both being smashed up.
DOoley was arrested.
Streams in Minnesota are oYerhowing and
doing much damage.
They have cold weather In Vermont. In
ing
In the United States Circuit Conrt in New
York yesterday Judge Lac0mbe decided that
George Benson, who swindled Mexlcans by
selling bogus Patti concert tickets, should be
returned to that country. An appeal has
been taken.
United States Commissioner John NJ
Shields has been appointed clerk Of the Cir
cult Court Of the New York district. He
has been connected with the court since
1855.
The will Of the late John Roach was fled
for probate in New York yesterday. 1t pro-
vides that the business shall be continued
not exceeding ten years, gives Mrs. Roach
an annuity Of $4,000, and divides the re-
naming estate among the children and their
heirs.
Advices from Matanzas reports an exten-
slve contagrati0n TO the estates Of Dolores
and adjoining estates.
Senior Gablladez, wealthy Cuban mer-
chant, has been kidnapped by bandits.
Fort Independence in Boston harbor will
be turned over to the State as a military
school,
The Burlington strike was six weeks old
yesterday. A scab workman whose engine
was pelted with stones yesterday shot two
men, one, Mike Welch, Wabash engineer,
fatally.
Pemberton & Balch's shoe factory, In
Groveland, near Haverhill, Mass, burned
last evening. Loss, $4,000; insurance,
$1,000.
The Vermont Railroad Commissioners ex-
amined the scene OF the Rockingham disas-
ter Yesterday. The investigation is set for
Monday, the 10th.
J0sephus SoOy. who defaulted for over
$4,000, while State Treasurer Of New Jer-
sey, dropped dead In Camden, yesterday.
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The Senate then proce eded to executive
business and adjourned.
HOUSE.


The demand for the regular order from Mr..
Reed of Maine opened the sixth days con-
test over the direct tax bill when the House
met this morning, at 11.45, in continuation OF
the session of Wednesday last.
The regular order is the vote upon the mo-
tion submitted by Mr.. Taylor of Ohio, that
the House go into committee Of the whole on
the direct tax bill.
At 8 o'clock Mr.. Weaver moved an adjourn
ment This was defeated, yeas, 151; nays,
80, revealing practically no change in the
relative strength
Then followed hours of absolute stagna-
tion. About 6 o'clock Mr.. Gates asked
unanimous consent to have the resolution
read for information. Objections were
made from the Republican side: The
of a committee Of seven to investigate the
claim that there are large numbers OF attor-
neys, lobbyists, claim agents, and state
agents c0vertly using every means within
their power to secure the passage OF Senate
bill No. 139, now under consideration IN the
House, and that the millions Of money ap-
propriated by the bill, If 1t should become
law, would, under existing contracts, pass
into the hands of said lawyers, lobbyists,
claim agents and State agents. The conn.,
mittee was to report within thirty days, and
further consideration of the bill was to be
postponed until the report was made:
Subsequently, Mr.. Wheeler Of Alabama
asked consent to offer resolution Tor the
appointment of committee to ascertain
what amount Of the sum proposed to be paid
out will inure to the benefit of the people
and how much to the claim agents. Objec-
tion was made.
At 7.30 the sergeant -at-arms appeared, and
reported that of the 25 members absent, 70
were out Of the city and the other five could
not be found. He was directed to continue
his search.
The House spent the entire afternoon and
evening fillibustering. At 1915 while dila-
tory motions piled up in great variety, E. b.
Taylor asked unanimous consent, in the in
interest of good nature and good health.
that the House take recess until 11.45 to-
morrow. The speaker. pro tenn, put the re
quest, and after short pause declared 1t
granted. bringing down his gavel just as
Mr.. Breckenridge sprang to his feet with an
objection. which came second too late. The
recess was taken.
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THE KENNEBEC ACADlANS.
wateryIiIe's French Population and
how They Flourish.
A Catholic Church that Is Crowded
Twice a Sunday,
And a New Parochlal School that
overfiows with Scholars.
rCorrespondence Of the Press

Correspondence OF the Press.I
WATERvILLE, April, 1888.
The recent election in Waterville was
above all revelation of the political power
which the French Canadian population
of this hitherto conservative New England
village can WELD when they are arrayed sol
idly together under their natural leaders
No feature of the election was so much COM
mented upon as the numbers and the bearing
Of the French Canadian voters. They were
orderly and serious, as If out for church
instead of an election; there was about them
an esprit de corps such as the native Demo-
cratic voters in the other cities of Maine
would give their birthright to possess.
The rise of the French population OF Wat
eryille to prominence and influence has been
yery rapid, as glance at the results of each
yearly census will show. The increase Of
this influence has also been in large meas
ure due to the efforts of Father Char
land, who has since 1881 been steadily
laboring for the advancement Of his
parish. His success has been very marked,
and to-day his parish is the Catholic
stronghold of Central Maine. with a
church overfowing with worshispers and.a
parochial school too large even for the new
school house that has just been built.
Father Charland's personal popularity and
his great influence over his flock is also in
marked contrast with the position occupied
by his predecessor, who left the parish dis
organized and is now an outcast from the
church. Every year since he came to Wat
eryille, Father Charland has taken census
of his people in Waterville. The results
form some interesting statistics:
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FEARS FOR THE WORST.
Ex-senator Roscoe conkIing In a
Critical Condition.

New YORK, April 9.-Ex-Senator Roscoe
Conkling, who has had trouble with an alb
scess in hisear and Inflammation Of the mem
brane of the brain for five days, was deliri-
Gus part of the time yesterday. He is still
at the Hoffman House in New York. DIR.
Fordyce Barker made three calls before
nightfall, and succeeded, with the aid OF
DR.. d. Hayes Agnew, in getting the ex-Sen-
ator somewhat quiet. Another physician
and nurse are in constant attendance upon
Mr.. Conkling at his rooms. Although a
score of callers came, no one was permitted
to see the patient except Mrs. Conkling, who
hurried from Utica as soon as her husbands
condition was considered dangerous. She
was with him yesterday forenoon. Senator
Conkling recognized her, and they talked un-
til evening, when she retired to her room in
the Twenty fifth street .annex OF the Hoh-
man. Her presence was somewhat exciting,
and when Dr. Baker arrived at 8 p. m, be
found that the sick mans pulse was abnor-
mally high and that his temperature had ris-
en-. This caused a slight delirlum. but DIR.
Barker did not regard it as serious. He or
dered that absolute quiet be maintained. DIR.
Barker said this morning that the patient 5
condition was very critical. The disease, ne
said, had reached the ex-Senat0r'S brain,
and he feared the worst
At 5 p. IN, Drs Sands, Barker and Della
field were in attendance upon Mr.. COnkling.
DIR. Sands removed the squamous portion
of the temporal bone to ascertain if there was
any matter at the base of the bralD. lie
found a secretion of matter which was
drained off. The operation was very favor
able and gives the patient chance OF recov-
cry. He remained unconscious throughout
the operation. No opiates were admin
istered. Drs. Sands. Delafeld and Aenew
dressed the wound. In the. opinion OF the
physicians there will be no schange for sew
eral days.
Sleeping Naturally.
NEW YORK, April 9.-S.45 p. MIR
Conkling has fallen in natural sleep-an
encouraging symptom. 1t is expected that
he will awake much improved. His temper
ature is 1854 pulse, leo.
Apparently Much Improved.
NEW YORK, April 9.-At 9.45 DIR. Barker
said that Mr.. Conkling was resting much
easier and there was no immediate danger Of
death. His temperature was 102, pulse, 81.
The operation was in every way successful
Two holes about half an inch in diameter
were made in his skull, behind the ear, and
about an ounce of matter taken out. The
patient seemed greatly relieved.
Or. Sands Gives NO Hope.
NEW YORK, April s.-At midnight, Mr..
Conkling was walking up and down the
room in a half delirious condition. He sent
for Edwin S. Stokes and when he arrived,
Conkling said: ED. it is no use. / am gone.
have fought against this for some time but
can't stand it any longer" Mr.. Stokes, in
going out, asked doctor Sands If Conkling
had any chance. The physician said, HE
may live 4S hours, but doubt il"
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The Late William c. conant

William G. Conant, one of the best known
and respected citizens of Alfred, died at the
family residence in that place on Sunday
last. He was born in that town December
%, 1906, and was consequently 81 years, 8
months and IA days of age. Mr.. Conant,
with the exception of two or three years,
passed his entire life in Alfred, where for
nearly forty years until his reti rement sew
eral wears since, he was actively engaged in
mercantile business. AS a citizen and busi-
ness man he was known and esteemed for
his probity and integrity of character. Mr.
Conant was for long period an active men,
Der of the Congregational church and did
much in promoting its interests. His wife,
rick. died some years since. He leaves one
son. William Henry Conant, of Portland,
now treasurer of the Portland q Rochester
uailroad
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p. n. S., 80.

The third reunion of the Glass Of 's5.
Portland High School, was v,ry successfully
observed at Gilhert's Hall, last evening.
Some fifty members Of the class participated
There was an excellent order Of eight dances.
four Of which were Ladies' Choice" and at
intermission a very palatable supper was
served, when escalloped oysters, salads, ice
cream, cake, and chocolate, provided by the
young ladies, were partaken Of with great
relish.
For officers for the ensuing year the fol-
lowing were elected:
Presldent-George +. Thompson.
Vice President-Miss Helen NJ Langthorne.
Seeretary-Miss Myra l. Russell.
Treasurer-Charles b. Mitchell
Appropriate resolutions upon Miss Lors
j. Roberts. Miss Jennie l.. Chase, and Miss
Leonora Decelle, whose untimely and sor-
rowful deaths have occurred since the class
graduated, were adopted.
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THE STATE.
rRANKLIN COUNTY.

The elegant new Congregational church iE
Pennington was occupied Sunday for the
first time with services holden In the yestry.
The morning hour was devoted TO the Sun
day school, over which Deacon j. +. Thwing
Is superintendent. In the afternoon the ves-
try was crowded to listen TO a sermon by
Rev. Thomas L. Babb, Of West BrOokdeld,
Mass, who preached in the evening. Music
was furnished by a chorus choir led by
Charles A. Allen, with Miss Agnes 4. Allen
at the organ. Editor and Mrs. Hunter Mr..
ana Mrs. Bixby, Walter \. I1teOmb, and
Trask formed the choir. The edihce win
probably soon be entirely completed, and
will then undoubtedly be dedicated free Of
debt.
RENNEBEc COUNTY.
The Kennebee Journal says that sad in
stance of misplaced confidence occurred a
week ago last Saturday. An Augusta har-
neSss manufacturer left his business in
charge Of his partner for few DAYS. When
he returned he found his partner gone with
$500 worth Of the best harnesses.
KNOX COUNTY.
The double tenement house Of Addison o.
Wallace and James X Wallace, at Friend
ship, was totally destroyed by fire Saturday.
wallace saved his furniture and had 5000 IN
surance on his half of the house, but the
other half is total loss, with the furniture,
and there Is no insurance.
PENoBscoT COUNTY.
The students of the Maine State College
have raised $500 for their base ball nine.
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mar, French, history, music and drawing,
But the broad difference between the parO-
religious teaching. Half an hour every day
Is devoted entirely to religious exercises I;
but thisis not all. Religion" says Father
Charland, sis to permeate everything that Is
taught here. We do not think 1t enough TO
teach the child that two and two are four: he
must be taught also that 1t is .by the provi-
dence of God that this Is so. We intend to
have the scholars thoroughly imbued with
the spirit Of religion"
The boys are to be kept In this school until
they are thirteen or fourteen years OF age,
when they will be sent to the grammar or
high schools to complete their education If
they choose to do so. But the girls are to
begin and end their studies in the parochial
school, where, Father Charland says, they
can be taught everything they want to
know"
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completed and erected by October LIST, and it
is now proposed to dedicate them at that
time or shortly afterwards, the day to be
known as ''Maine's Day." The designs have
all been agreed upon except that of the Goth
Maine Regiment, and it has been left to Col.
G. II. Stevens, of Oakland and the Hallow-
ell company's designers to prepare plan
which will be satisfactory to all parties and
come within the appropriation.
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NAMES DAY AT GETTYSBURG
The Monuments to Maine Veterans
Nearly Completed.
Especial to the Press.1

AUGUSTA, April 9-The Hallowell Gran
ite Company is already preparing the mate
rial for the Gettysburg monuments, and tax
ing the necessary steps for cutting the stone.
Mr.. ]. F. Bodwel, son of the late Governor
and Superintendent Hunt recently visited
the battlefield to obtain needed informa-
ton regarding the location of the monu-
ments. 1t is expected that they will all be
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First Parish Church.

The annual meeting of the First Parish
church was held yesterday and these officers
chosen:
Moderator-Samuel j. Anderson.
Clark-Edward Woodman
Parish Committee-Fritz ii. Jordan, A. w.
CoomDs and Frank X. Barrett
Parish Assessors-George r. Barrett, L. Pierce.
The usual appropriations were voted.
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Senator Gray. of Delaware.
4 reIeerapn Operators BIunder.

New YORK, April ga passenger train
on the Pennsylvania road crashed into the
rear of a freight train near Jersey City this
the engineer of the passenger train and sew
eral cars were badly wrecked. A number of
passengers were injured and also a brake
man and baggage master. A telegraph
operator displayed white signal instead OF
a rod
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The National Came.

BROOKLYN, April 9.-Brooklyns. II; Will
liams, 4.
Keefe says he will not sign with the New
Yorks until they come to his terms. The
management does not seem disposed to ac-
cept his terms. Ward is in the same boat.
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Chairman Barnum, of the Democratic ma
tional committee, denies the recently pub
lished statements charging him with hostili-
ty to Cleveland and opposition to his renem-
nation. He said in st. Louis that he was
heartily in favor Of Cleveland. and expected
to do all he could to secure him a unanimous
nomination.
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ReaI Estate Transfers.

The following transfers Of real estate in
this county have been recorded at the Regis
try Of Deeds:
New Gloucester-F. W. Estes to Margaret J.
Estes. $500.
SC.
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JUSTICE wAITE's SUCCESSOR.
The Opinion Of Leading Members OF
the New York Bar.

NEW YORK, April 9.-The Tribune today
publishes interviews with leading members
of the New York Bar respecting the chief
justiceship. The Tribune says;
"It is generally held by the leading lawyers
here. Republicans included, that Democrats
should be chosen. There are only three
men among all those whose names have been
before the public who are leading law
yers unhestatingly concur in saying are
qualified for the position, and who, even Re-
publican lawyers declare, would not only be
unexceptionable, but would be eminently fit
for the position. These are James G. Car
ter. Ex-Gov. George Hoadly and Edward J.
Phelps, Minister to the Court of st. James.
Some of Mr.. Carter's warmest friends say
that his health would not permit him TO ac-
cept the position it offered. Mr.. Hoadly re-
ceives support for his broad mind, his knowl-
edge of constitutional law, his general train
ing, his power Of endurance, his ineislve
character and his well-known capacity Tor
reeling off great amount Of work Mr..
Phelps is praised by those who know him
best. He is, however, on toward 90, 1t is
pointed out, and it is said that his we'll
known career as a corporation lawyer may
be an objection in these times.
Stillman & Hubbard, said: 81 believe that
one of the present justices should be elevat-
ed to the chief justlceship. | should prefer
Justice Miller, but as a Republican will not
in .all probability be appointed, Justice
Field would be my next choice. To fill the
vacancy would suggest w. l.. Putnam Of
Maine be is most able lawyer. Ex-Judge
Hoadly would be an excellent man. He
certainly would fill the position with force
and dignity"
Senator Gray, of Delaware.
QWAsHINGroN. April "a Justice of the
United States Supreme Court today ex-
pressed the opinion that the President in the
course of the next week would nominate the
successor of Chief Justice Waite. The as.
sociate justice did not indicate the basis OF
his cpjnion, but he was very confident that
his information was accurate. The drift OF
opinion among the Senators is now very de-
cided that Senator Gray of Delaware will re-
ceive the appointment. 4E
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The Bazaar.

The Bazaar was well attended yesterday
both afternoon and evening, and the sales
must have resulted most satisfactorily to
the audience present. The tableaux gave
great pleasure, the singing by Miss Eta
Sterling and Mr.. w. p. Goss was fine, while
the Portland Male Quartette was a strong
feature. The acrobatic feats by Prof. Lee,
Messrs. MCGOWAN and Moore brought down
the house, and the drum solo by little Carroll
Richardson, as usual. carried away the au-
dience. Only two days longer remain to
visit the Bazaar.
The following is the programme of the
evenings entertainment:
Quartette, Bridal Chorus. .COwen
Mrs. 5. M. Allen, soprano; Miss Eva CleaveS, con-
tralto; Mr.. Ernest True, tenor; Mr.. G. III.
Oldham, basso.
Vocal solo, .Ocelemena. ..............C. A. White
Miss Eva Cleaves.
Tableaux.
Cornet solo,. selected
Miss Lena Reynolds.
vocal sole. oeleclcu
Mrs. s. M. Allen.
Solo, Down Deep Within the Cellar -. Oxenford
G. III. Oldham.
Tableaux.
Trio. Mariner. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Randegger
Mrs. Allen, Mr.. True and Mr.. Oldham.
Quartette, Good Evening, -...-......-... .Smltn
Club swinging ......................... brown
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RISING WATERS.
People In a Minnesota Town Leave
Their Houses.

MANKATo, Mimi, April "a steady rain
fell all day, and the ice in the Minnesota
commenced to break up. Business men in
block IA removed from the Easements, and
nearly every resident of North and West
Mankato moved out. 1t locks as if the
water would rise several feet more, in which
event the losses will be heavy.
Trouble Expected.
ZUMBRoTA, Mimi, April 9.-The Zumbro-
ia is rapidly rising, and if the rain continues
there will be much damage. The Milwaukee
railroad is flooded in several places between
here and Wabash.