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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-06-26
SMART BOYS FROM MAINE
Capture Prizes Offered by Generous
Alumni Of Dartmouth.

HANOVER. N. H., June 25.-Among the
prizes awarded at Dartmouth, the sopho-
more Latin prizes offered by the class of
1S46, the first Of $50 was won by E. 7. S.
Lord of Limington, Me. The Grimes prize
of $50, offered to the member of the senior
class who, in the judgment Of the faculty,
made the most satisfactory progress during
his college course, taking into consideration
his preparation for the course when he en-
tered. was given to f. j. Allen of Limerick,
Me
Among the prizes awarded in the Chand-
Ter School of Science and Arts. were:
B0tany-First, $12, to II. G. Hoyt Bradford
second, $S, A. ID. Isley, Limerick, Me,
Free-hand Drawing-First, sis, A. G. Randall,
WATERFORD, Me.
The Dartmouth class ode was written by
+. j. Allen of Limerick, Me.
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Old orchard Camp Ground.

BY reports circulated in the papers the
Portland District Camp Meeting Assocla-
tion is made responsible for the very un-
popular plan to ''fence in" the camp ground
and require an entrance fee of every one who
enters the sacred enclosure" Whether this
movement be wise or unwlse, the Portland
District Camp Meeting Association had no
hand OF voice in the matter, and the assoela-
tion was not even consulted In the matter.
The grounds are owned by the Orchard
Beach Association and the Portland District
Camp Meeting Association In August, 1886.
procured lease Of the camp ground OF the
Orchard Beach Association for the District
Camp Meeting to occupy the ground annual
ly one week in August for 90 years at $50
year. Whether the Camp Meeting Ass0-
citation can be shut off from entering the
grounds Of which they hold lease without
the payment Of entrance fee, Is question
not yet decided. SECRETARY.
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The following officers were elected at the
semi-annual meeting of the Reform Club
last evening:
President-W. ii. Phillips.
First Vice President-I. II. Mcdonald.
Second Vice President-W. s. Merritt.
Third Vice Presideni-A. Smith.
Recording Secretary-George M. Bean.
Financial Secretary-E l.. Hartford.
Treasurer-A. +. Griffin.
Chaplain-George Facey
Steward-T. A. Cakes.
Sergeantat-Arms-C. ii. Skillins.
Librarian-George M. Bean.
EASTERN STAR ENCAMPMENT.
The following officers were elected last
night at meeting of Eastern Star En-
campment, No. 3. |. o. o. F.:
Chief Patriarch-O. I. Hodsdon.
High Prlest-Hiram c. Jordan.
Senior Warden-R. b. Billings
Record Scribe-Benjamin l. Small.
Treasurer-Isaac +. Clark.
Junior Warden-William A. Smardou
Henry L. Cox
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RAILWAY MATTERS.
THF GRAND TRUNK.

A meeting Of the trunk line Presidents has
been called for this Thursday to consider
the matter Of dressed beef rates and the al
lowance Of mileage on private cars. On
July /. the old contract at low rates on
dressed beef will expire except that OF the
Baltimore & Ohio, which ran for five years
but the road hopes to terminate this with
the assistance OF the other lines and Com
missioner Fink. 1t is expected, therefore,
that successful effort may be made to Sc
cure more remunerative rates on this class OF
traffic. As regards the use OF private cars
on the trunk lines, the only road now per.
mittng them to be used with any special
profit to the owners is the Grand Trunk Of
Canada, which has been receiving from the
Chicago and Grand Trunk lines cars that
have been transferred to other organizations
and relettered, but still receive mileage re-
turn by indirect methods. The Grand Trunk
however, has expressed its willingness to
cease paying any mileage allowance on such
cars and 1t Is believed that this question can
be amcably settled.
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MAIN e.
Auburn Firemen Sold.
Especial to the Press.l

lOpecldl W tuo ITtSS.i
AUBURN. June 25.--An alarm from box
S5 called out the fire department and a big
crowd tonight. But the blaze could not be
at once found and it was not until the ex-
cited crowd had rushed from one big shop
to another that it was discovered that the
only fire in town was a bonfire on the
Western Promenade.
Almost Instantly Killed.
DAMARIscoTTA, June 25.-Daniel B.
Dodge of Edgecomb, was almost instantly
killed this morning by the overturning of a
cart loaded with fish, on which he was rid
ing. He was about so years of age and
leaves family. He was prominent
farmer and a member of the Grand Army.
Fell on Pulley.
BIDDEFoRD, june 25.-E. c. Baker, pro-
prietor of the Biddeford grist mill, was
found last night lying unconscious beside a
hopper He had suffered stroke of par
alyss and had fallen on pulley. He may
recover.
Burglary at oxford.
OXFORD, June 25.-The store of Durell &
Hawkes. at Oxford, was broken into Mon
day night and a quantity of tobacco and
cigars taken. No money is missed.
The Bangor Strike.
BANGOR, June 25.-Sargent & Sons mill
closed today, making six saw mills in Ban
gor now idle. Fears are entertained that the
men in the up river mills will join the men
now out Efforts have already been made by
the strikers to induce them to do so. The
condition of affairs in regard to the strike is
more unsatisfactory today than at any time
since it began. Both sides are firm and un-
yielding and no steps towards compromise
have yet been taken. No disturbance is re-
ported today. The saloons are still closed
A committee of the strikers called upon
Mayor Bragg this afternoon and stated their
case. The result will probably be that a
committee of the strikers will meet COM
mittee of the millowners tomorrow forenoon
and talk over the situation and see If any
terms of agreement can be arranged.
A Brakeman Injured.
CALAIS, June 25.-Edward Blake of Mill
town, brakeman on regular train on the
St. Croix g. Penobscot railroad, was severely
injured this morning. He was caught be-
tween two passenger cars while shackling
them together at Midtown.
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College Notes.

Miss Maude Eliza Matthews of Belfast,
graduated at Laselle Seminary Wednesday,
and her essay was entitled "Tho Modonna in
Art"
AT Smith College Jane Della Gushing and
Mabel Fletcher Of Boston, and Harriet Rob-
inson Deane Of Portland, took the degree OF
A. b. Wednesday.
Frank p. Whidden of Calais graduated at
Worcester Academy Wednesday, and his es-
say was entitled "The Assassination Of
Caesar"
The officers Of the Bowdoin Base Ball As
soclation for the ensuing year have been
elected as follows
President and Manager-L. II. Jones' 80.
Vice President j. w. Seward '9l.
Seeretary-C. II. Nealley, '92.
A proposition Is to be submitted to the
students Of Colby University before tie end
OF the present term, looking TO the establish
ment Of some form or other OF jury or sem
ate Of the students to unite with the faculty
in the disposition of certain cases of discip-
line as they arise. The acceptance Of the
scheme Is entirely In the hands OF the stu
dents, and Is exciting considerable discus
sion.
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OFFICIAL CRITICISM.
What Brigade inspector PIalsted
Thinks of the Light Infantry.

The following is an abstract of Brigade In.
spector Plaisted's official report in regard to
the Portland Light Infantry, Captain B. A.
Norton. The Light Infantry, known as
Company A, First Maine Regiment, was in
spected June 4th, at Portland, and their con-
dition found as follows by the Inspector:
Number Of commissioned officers present, 81;
absent, o; total, 3.
Number Of sergeants present, 8; absent, o. to-
tai, 8.
Number Of corporals present, 8; absent, / to-
tai, A.
Number of privates present. "a; absent, II; to-
sent, 12.
Inspector received ten minutes late
Inspector received with company at present.
By direction OF first sergeant, dismissed and re-
formed company.
Company correctly formed but not divided into
Result of roll call not correctly reported to the
captain.
NeatneSS as to person, uniform and equipments
excellent.
General bearing and soldierly appearance, very
good.
Knowledge of duties, excellent
The whole ceremony of inspection exceedingly
well done; pieces with single exception, very
clean.
proud of this company. The drill was fine, as
would be expected in a company which has drilled
in several prize drills very lately.
The inspect ion occupied one hour; drill thirty
minutes.
found all the records correctly kept Morning
reports all sent forward on time, and correct re-
ports found for December and April returns.
The company is in fine condition.
The city and State have reason to be proud
of the Portland Light Infantry, and Captain
Norton may we'll feel satisfied with the re-
suit of his efforts in behalf Of his command.
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NEWPORT, r. l., June o5.-The session of
the American Medical Association tonight
was the observance of.the 250th anniversary
of the founding Of Newport DR.. Kenifeck
presided. Mayor Thomas Coggeshall in be-
half of the citizens. welcomed the visitors.
DR.. Henry E. Turner, president Of the State
Board Of Health. spoke on behalf
of the Newport profession. Hon. William
p. Sheffield delivered an grafton on
John Clarke, physician, clergyman and
statesman. The executive committee of the
International Congress, which met In Wash
ington in 1887, held final meeting today and
closed up the business,
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FREMONT, O., June 25.-Mrs. Hayes died
at $50 this morning,
Mrs Hayes maiden name was Lucy Ware
Webb. She was born Aug. %, 1881, at Chilli
cothe, o., and was the youngest child and
Oldest daughter of Dr. James Webb and
Maria Cook. She was married Dec. 80, 1852,
and at the breaking out of the war Of the re-
bellion her family consisted of her mother,
her two brothers and her four little boys.
Her husband and both brothers Immediately
entered the army, and from that time till the
close of the war her home was refuge for
wounded, sick and furloughed soldiers. AT
the close Of the war she accompanied her
husband to Washington while he was men,
Der of Congress. She was one Of the origin
ators of the Ohio Soldiers and Sailors Or
phan Home, and on it's board of directors
prior to to its adoption by the State. Since
life she has been an ardently interested men,
Der of the Woman's Relief Corps, and has
served during successive years as the preSi-
dent Of the Woman's Home Missionary So
ciety of the M. E. church. She was also an
honorary member Of the Society of the Army
of West Virginia.
The funeral will take place Friday after
noon.
John White.
John White, father of W. 81. White, ESQ.,,
of Lewiston, was stricken with apoplexy,
Thursday, and died Saturday noon. Mr..
White has been lifelong and respected
citizen Of Liyermore, and for many years a
worthy member of Oriental Star Lodge, f.
& A. M. Funeral services were held Mon
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FTdytr.
Oration-Scholarship a Trust !.

at the iarual meeting of the Bates Alumni
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PRICE So A YEAR IN ADVANCE.

mans Journal, declares that the treatment
of political prisoners in Ireland has been ex-
ceedingly harsh and wantonly severe.
The lobster fishery is reported good on the
coast Of Nova Scotia Both the lobster and
cod fisheries are good in the Gulf Of st. Law
renee.
A battle was reported in progress yester-
day on the Flathead Indian reservation In
Montana between the Indians and sheriff
and posse who were attempting to arrest
three murderers.
Mrs. Whiteling was hanged in Phlladel-
phia yesterday for the murder Of her hus-
band and children. Geo. Mccain, under
sentence Of death, hanged himself In his
cell at about the time of the execution.
Secretary Blaine is defendant in a suit
brought to recover Of the defendants who
are, or were stockholders OF the Richmond
and Allegheny Railroad Co., their pro rata
shares Of 81 100000, the difference between
| the S5,000,000 subscribed and the 100000 ac-
tually paid in.
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PORTLAND, MAINE. WEDNESDAY NORM

Monday evening about 80 of the business
men of Oakland met at G. A. R.. Hall for the
purpose of organizing a board of trade, the
better to further the interests of the town
and open up to enterprise its manifold re-
sources. The meeting was called to order
by Capt. }. V. Hubbard who nominated A.
P. Benjamin president of the meeting and E.
M. Foster secretary.
Remarks were made by Capt. Hubbard,
VIM. NJ. Aver, Geo. T. Bosom. c. W. Folsom
and others, all favoring the idea of organiz-
ing and explaining the workings of an organ
ization. By unanimous vote of the meet
ing it was decided to form an organization
and committee of five consisting of W. M.
Aver, Geo. III. Bryant, o. Crowell, a.. G..
Winslow and Geo. T. Benson were appoint
ed to present plans for permanent organiz-
alton and report next Saturday evening
June 80.
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OAKLAND NOTES.
A suicide-Meeting to Organize a
Board Of Trade.

OAKLAND, June 25-Mr. George Shaw
for 30 years a resident of Oakland, committed
suicide Monday afternoon at o'clock, by
shooting himself in the forehead twice with
32-calibre revolver.
A third shot failed to take effect. He lived
about an hour after the shooting. The cause
is believed to have been hereditary insanity
His sister killed herself something over one
year ago. Mr.. Shaw was a man about G.
years of age.
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FITZGERALD the Plaintiff.

OMAHA, Neb., June pa legal battle is
being waged before Junge Dundy, in which
John Fitzgeral. president of the Irish Ma
tional Leage, figures as plaintiff. There are
virtually two suits. One is against the Fitz-
gerald-Mallory Construction Co., the other
against the Missori Pacific and Fitzgerald
Mallory Construction Co. The latter is the
principal one. 1t involves claim for ST.
100000.
The Construction Co. took a contract
amounting to something like 100000 to
build 600 miles Of road for the Missouri Paci-
fic in Kansas and Colorado When ready to
turn it over, some of the railroad people
charged that the roadbed was not finished
according to agreement, and withheld ST.
500, 900 until the defects should be remedied.
AS a creditor of the Construction Co., Fitz-
gera'd brings these suits to recover this
amount.
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GEN ERAL NEWS.

1t Is reported that work on the Panama
Canal Will be resumed in six months.
A find of gold bearing quartz in Michigan
has caused gold fever in the vicinity.
Toshikake Okurbo, of Toxic, Japan, won
the Seymour prize at the Yale law school.
The extradition papers for Burke, the Gro
min suspect, have been forwarded TO Cana
da. Extration will be grauted.
The American Medical Association In ses-
sion at Newport, r. l., inspected the govern
ment torpedo station yesterday.
Fifteen persons were poisoned by irink-
Ing bad Lemonade at picnic at Woodstock.
Ont. Saturday. Fifteen are expected to
die
Three men entered the San Miguel Valley
bank at Telluride, Cal, yesterday and de-
manded funds which were handed over to
them.
Cardinal Gibbons in a letter to the Free
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THE WRECK AT SEA.
Electric Lights and the Carcasses OF
Cattle Washed Ashore.

VINEYARD Haven, Mass, June 25.-It is
now generally conceded by old sea captains
on Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket that
the wreckage washed ashore on these two
islands the past week, without doubt comes
from the British steamer Victoria, now due
in Baltimore from Pernambuco. The wreck
age supposed to be from the Haytian Repub-
lie. still remains mystery. Several carcas-
ses of white horned steers were washed
ashore on the ocean side of Nantucket, and
also three incandescent electric lights, be-
longing to steamer of English pattern were
found TODAY
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CIVIL SERVICE REFORM.
Methods to be Adopted In Selecting
Mr.. Porter's Assistants.

WASHINGTON, June 3d. Superintendent
Porter, of the Census Bureau. has received a
letter from r. M. Dana Of Boston, secretary
of the Massachusetts, Civil Service Reform
League, in which he advocates putting the
Census Bureau under the civil service law.
In reply, Superintendent Porter says that it
is his intention to institute system of ex-
animation In connection with the appoint
ment of the census force. He has delegated
to Mr. G. Hunt. the statistical expert, en-
ployed in his office, the preparation of Sc
ries of questions to fairly test the capacity
and general knowledge of applicants for po-
sitions on the census. All applicants must
pass these tests
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MAINE HISTORICAL SOCIETY.
James p. Baxter Chosen Presid ent
at Its Annual Meeting.

BRUNSWICK, June 25.-The annual meet
ing of the Maine Historical Society was held
this morning in the Cleveland lecture room,
Massachusetts Hall.
Among the members present were James
w. Bradbury, William Dewitt Hyde, Geo.
F. Talbot, 81. W. Bryant, Joseph William
son, A. G. Tenney, James P. Baxter, George
T. Little, John Marshall Brown, Henry l..
Chapman. Lewis Pierce, Samuel F. Dixie,
George F. Emery, William Gould, II. S. Bur-
rage, Parker M. Reed, j. L. Douglass, JOSH
ah Crosby, Henry ingalls,. r. K. Sewall, FL.
K. Morrill,, Albion w. Small, P. G. Manning
and Henry o. Thayer.
The meeting was called to order by the
venerable president, Hon. James w. Brad
bury.
After the usual reports had been delivered
and accepted, it was voted to publish the
quarter ly proceedings and collections of the
society.
The president alluded to his term of Office
which has lasted for fifteen years, and an
nounced that he had declined reelection.
The annual election followed, and the offi-
GERS elected are:
President--James P. Baxter Of Portland.
n. u.
Treasurer-Lewis Pierce of Portland.
Biographer--Joseph Williamson Of Belfast.
Recording, Secretary, Librarian and Cabinet
Standing Committee-William B. Lapham of
Augusta. William Goold of Windham, Edward III.
Elwell of Portland, Joseph Williamson, II. l..
Chapman, Henry s. Burrage, james w. Bradbury.
Corresponding Secretary-Jcseph Williamson.
George F. Emery, Lewis Pierce and Ed
ward H. Elwell were appointed a committee
to report at future meeting tribute suita-
BILE to commemorate the society's esteem for
the late Cyrus Waodman. whose active, in
terest in the work of the society and whose
valuable contributions to its treasures have
greatly endeared his memory and entitle him
to be remembered as one of its best bene-
factors.
The following were elected resident men,
bers: Thomas B. Reed, Portland; Franklin
A. Wilson, Bangor; Moses A. Stafford, Kit
terry; George d. b. Pepper, Waterville;
Brown Thurston, Oltland; John S. Locke,
Saco; Horace II. Burbank, Saco; John F.
Albert l. Phelps, Damariscotta; Henry w.
Wheeler, Brunswick; l.. G. Philbrook, Cas-
tine: Henry c. Goodenow, Bangor; Frank
lin NJ. Drew, Lewiston; Galen G. Moses,
Bath Frederick Odell, Conant, Portland ;
Vose, Dennysyille; I. r. Simonton, Cam
den; Herbert q. Briggs. Portland; Charles
Thornton Libby, Portland; Marquis +.
King, Portland, Leslie A. Lee, Brunswick.
The following were elected corresponding
members Lauriston w. Small, Brooklyn
William A. Richardson, Boston; William l..
Stone, Jersey City.
A vote of thanks was cordially rendered to
Hon. James w. Bradbury, so long the socie-
ty's distinguished president, for the able,
courteous and acceptable manner in which
he has served in that capacity.
The society has received bequest OF
81 900 from the heirs of Cyrus Woodman, a
graduate of Bowdoin, class of '35, and an
honorary member of the society. The funds
of the society now amount to $4,000.
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The Festival In Quebec.

QUEBEC. June 25.-The st. Jean Baptiste
festivities opened yesterday at Lairet. short
distance from the city. where S53 years ago,
Jacques Cartier landed. At9 o'clock artil-
lery announced the beginning of divine SER
vices. His Eminence Cardinal Taschereau
0fficiated, assisted by two bishops. At the
elevation of the host bugles sounded, drums
rolled and the artillery fired salute, while
the troops presented arms. After divine
services Lieutenant Governor Angers went
through the official Inauguration Of the Car
tier Breboeuf monument. and then awarded
gold, silver and bronze medals for the best
essays ON the life Of Jacques Cartier. A
procession was then formed, and marched
through the principal streets of the city.
The number of visitors present Is very great.
They are from all parts of the United States
and Canada.
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6ASE BALL.
The Local Field.

oxFoRDs, 10; WEST PARIS, IL.
The West Paris and the Oxfords played
their second game of ball on the grounds Of
the latter. 1.-THE battery work Of the home
team was remarkable. Chapman Of the Cor
hams pitched for the visitors. and was bat
ted hard. The Oxfords are one of the
strongest amateur teams in the State. They
play the Mechanics at Oxford June 10th.
Below Is the score In detail:
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STUDENT LIFE ENDS IN JOLLITY.
Dancing and Receptions In the
Colleges Of Maine
After the Literary and oratorica
commencement Exercises.
How Yesterday Passed at Brunswick, {,
Lewiston and orono.

BRUNSWICK, June 25.-Class day has
passed. and happy day 1t has been for the
members of Bowdoin class of 1889. and the
many friends and alumni present at the ex-
ercises. In the forenoon occurred the exer-
cises in Memorial Hall. At 10 a. m. the
Salem Cadet Band, stationed on the right
wing of the fine stage, played the grand
march, and the members Of the Senior class,
under the escort of their popular marshal.
Mr.. Frank Lyman. marched down the broad
center isle of Memorial Hall and took seats
ON the STAGE The following was the pro-
gramme:
PRAYER ..........................C. f. Hersey.
Grafton. w. Hayes.
POem. y. ~. nm.
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An Old Portland Paper.


Mr.. Robert Gregory has left at this Office
number of old newspapers that 1t was mat
ter of interest and pleasure to examine. They
include copies of the Republican journal Of
Belfast of 1839-43, when it was published by
Mr. Cyrus Rowe. and was. pronounced
Democratic paper, advocating free trade
with boldness and ability; one of the Port
land Transcript of 1919; three copies Of the
Myrtle, paper published in Dover. NJ d.,
in 1846-4S, under Free Baptist auspices; and
several copies of the Pleasure Boat, a small
sheet issued in Portland, in 1856, by -.
Hacker, owner, master and crew." who
seems to have been an eccentric parsonage.
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Ohio Republicans.

COLUMBUS, o., June 24.-The Republican
State convention assembled at the Metropol-
itan Opera House at 4p. m. After prayer
VIC. Cooper was made temporary chairman.
Appropriate resolutions in regard to the
death Of Mrs. Hayes were unanimously
adopted and the convention adjourned till
tomorrow,
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OBITUARY..
Lucy Webb AaveS.

FREMONT, O., June 25.-Mrs. Hayes died
at $50 this morning,
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The summary is as follows:


The lively interest taken in today's races
assures the success of the remaining two
days. A large crowd is expected Wednes-
day, and there will be some fine racing, but
the greatest excitement prevails over the
the coming free for all race Thursday, and it
will probably be one of the finest exhibi-
tions of horse trotting ever witnessed in