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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-05-16
THE HOLIDAY FOR TREE PLANTING.
Odd Fellows at Camden Observe 1t
by Dedication Exercises.
The Glasses at the Corham Normal
School Set Out Trees.
An Oak Planted in Memory Of Fallen
Heroes of the War.
Especial to the Press.l


CAMDEN, May 15.--Mount Beattie Lodge,
|. 0. o. F., dedicated their elegant new hall
today. At 10 o'clock they marched to the
cemetery and decorated the graves of de-
ceased brothers and set trees on their memo
rial lot. At 2 o'clock they marched to the
steamer wharf in full ranks with W. G. Ad-
ans as marshal, headed by the Camden Cor
net Band, 16 members. At the wharf they
met and formed the escort of Canton Pallas,
No. 4, of Belfast, 90 members; Waldo Lodge,
70 members; Canton Lafayette of Rockland,
56 members; and Odd Fellows from Vinal-
haven, with the Lincolnville Band of 16
pieces. and the Rockland Cornet Band of 20
pieces. Forming in line they marched
through the principal streets, making fine
appearance, Grand Officers Kimball, Davis,
Dyer and Loring of the Grand Lodge having
prominent place in the procession in a
barouche. At o'clock the organizations
marched to the hall and the dedicatory ser
vices were performed by the grand officers,
assisted by the lodges. in very impressive
manner. Major Follett of Gen. Sprague's
staff, and Captains sHanson and Small of
Belfast, were present. The hall was pre-
sented for dedication by the chairman of the
building committee, Edwin S. Rose, to
which Acting Grand Master Kimball made
fitting reply. Noble Grand I. A. Hunt pre-
sented as gift silver gavel from N. H.
Young of Camden. and Bible from Mrs.
Henry Rollins Of Camden. AT the close of
the services off hand spdeches were made
Acting Grand Master Kimball expressed
pleasure at visiting Camden, and said he had
been on many marches, but never came out
OF one more refreshed than the one up and
down the billy streets of Camnen. Mr.. Kim
ball was followed by Grand Warden p. G.
Dyer, editor of the Belfast Journal, Grand
Marshal Loring Of Portland, and others.
Ihe exercises were varied with vocal music
and banquet followed at D. m. musical
entertainment at 7.3O, and ball at $50. The
Knox County Lodge of Good 'remplars met
here today and was thinly attended, as many
OF its members had participated in the Odd
Fellows celebration. Everybody enjoyed the
day.
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Washington Notes.
INGToN, May 15.-Publil
Prohibition In Iowa.
o the Editor Of the Press:

To the Editor Of the Press:
In your issue Of this morning, May 10Th, is
an opinion Of Internal Collector Webster of
Iowa to the effect that prohibition is mo
good" win you kindly give place to the
testimony Of cloud of witnesses on that
matter?
Gov. Larrabee. Of that State, early this
spring solicited the opinions of the judges in
relation to the operation of the law, and /
give you here synopsis of their replies:
Judge Trayerse-It is the most christanizlng
and civiizing event that has happened within the
age.
Judge stuart--I would not advise the repeal of
Judge Harney-I am not aware that there Is a
saloon in my district. It has reduced cri mes at
least one-half, and the criminal expenses in like
ratio.
Judge Lewis-The law is as well enforced as
any other, and has reduced criminal expenses at
least two-thrds.
Judge Ayres-The prohibitory law has reduced
criminal expenses very largely, and certainly
would not advise its repeal.
Judge Wilkinson-The law is well enforced.
While there are clandestine sales of liquor, /
know OF no saloon in the district. Crime and
criminal expenses have been lessened.
Judge Kavanah-The law has decreased crime
over 90 per cent, and added largely to individual
happiness.
and very much lessened the costs Of maintaining
the courts.
Judge Weaver-The criminal expenses In near
ly every county are being reduced to very low
sum.
Judge Wilson, was not in favor of the law
thinking the public sentiment not strong enough
10 make it success. / have carefully watched
its working, and am convinced that was wrong.
Whatever was the sentiment at its passage, am
satisfied that nns-tenths of our people would
vote against its repeal.
There were replies to the governor from
many other judges, all of them in the same
strain.
The Journal (of Sioux City Of the 14th Of
March contains long letter from Gov. Lar
rabee, directed to the Huron Temperance
Convention, held at Huron on the 18th Of
March. which is most emphatic in Its COM
mendation OF prohibition. In 1t the COVER
nor goes over the whole ground OF public in
terests and gives facts and figures to show
that the law has been most beneficent in its
action and influence upon the moral and ma-
terial prosperity Of the State. The last par
agraph is this:
"My views heretofore advanced In favor of the
law are strengthened and confirmed by added ex-
perence. Our people are more determined than
ever to make no compromise with the saloons
The law has more friends In the State than ever ii
had before, and am satisfied that no State can
snow more gratifying results" NEAL Dow.
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AS Reported by Telegraph.

Los ANGELES, Cal, May 15.-As the train
bearing Senatorial committee, consisting
Of Senators Hoar, Hale, Pugh, Dolph and
Allison reached Niles station on the South
ern Pacific Monday afternoon, 1t collided
with freight train, wrecking both engines
and telescoping several cars. Senator Hale
Of Maine, was standing In the aisle Of one
OF the cars in conversation at the time. He
was thrown violently forward, landing on
his head and shoulders and was severely in
1ured. On reaching this city he was taken
to hotel and doctors were summoned. He
Is suffering greatly. The pains from the in
lnries to his back give him the most distress.
The physicians will not allow anyone TO see
him. The rest Of the party were all more
or less bruised, but not seriously.
WORCESTER, Mass, May 15.-Colonel
lockwood Hoar Of this city, son Of Senator
Hoar. has received despatch dated N Tiles,
Cal, from his father, which says that no one
was very seriously hurt In the railroad aeci-
dent.
WASHINGTON, May Ex-senator Hale Of
Maine. reported injured In a railroad coils
ion near Los Angeles, Cal, telegraphed Sec
retary Blaine that his injury was very slight
and not Of such character to cause any anx-
iety whatever. Senator Hale leaves today
with other members Of the Senate commit
tee for Northern California
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Baptist Missionary Union.

BosToN, May 15.-The celebration OF the
10th anniversary Of tAe American Baptist
Missionary Union began this forenoon.
In the number Of churches and church
members in its missions, the Baptist Union
Is the largest missionary society In the
world. A large attendance was present at
the opening exercises. including many prom
inent Baptist clergymen and laymen from
various parts Of the country. The treasur-
er's report shows total appropriations for
the year Of s4,223.1S; receipts, "a, "A; ;
balance against the treasury, STA. The for
eign secretary's report shows that In all the
missions there are 279 missionaries Qnclud-
ing lay evangelists), 2,076 preachers, l,3l6
churches, 134, ,4l3 members, an increase from
last year of II missionaries, 278 preachers, 20
churches and 7205 members. In the missions
to the heather are 81 stations and 1,179 out
stationQ
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COMMISSIONERS NOMINATED.
Citizens Selected by the Governor to
Perform Public Duties.
AUGUSTA, May 15.-Gov. lBurleigh made
the following nominations todav.

AUGUSTA, May 15.-Gov IBurleigh made
the following nominations today:
Railroad CoinmissiOner-Dayid N. Mortland
chairman of the board, Rockland.
commissioners TO select and purchase site at
or near Bangor for the new insane nospital-Jo-
sepn w. Porter OF Bangor, Jasper HutchingS Of
Brewer, Daniel A. Robinson of Bangor.
Commissioners to inquire into the systems of
taxation OF other States and this State-A. r. Saw
Hall of Waterville.
Municipal Judge of Ellsworth-Geo. P. Dutton.
Fish and Game Wardens-J. l.. Brown of Bow
dolnham John Kennard of Parsonsieid, Lewel-
lyn w. Kilgore of Moro Plantation, Frank M.
Perkins of Bradley, Timothy Southland Of Ban
gor, Freeman Tyler of Greenville, Charles N.
Tracy, GouldsbOrO.
Commissioner to take the dispositions ana dis
closure of trustees-Lottie K. Lowry, Rockland.
Commissioner to take BIRDS their nests and
eggs for scientific purposes-C. +. Newell, Calais.
Dedmus Justices-E.C. Stevens, Chelsea Isaac
n: n: Wadsworth, Manchester; Frederick j. Parks,
Phippsburg.
Public administrator for Kennebec county
Lorlng Farr of Augusta.
Trial Justices-Lewis NJ. Fulton of Bowdoin
ham, George 7. Chase of WATERFORD.
Notary Public-Georgc A. Emery of Saco.
justices OF the Peace and QuOrum-Arthur l.,
iBsSo.nney Of Lewiston, A. G: Bean of Waterford,
Portland, Frank w. Dana of Lewiston, John W.
Dudley OF Castle Hill, James Evans of Hiram, T.
James Eaton of Flagstaff Plantation, o. X. Ger
rish OF Portland, Edward Lufkin OF Monroe, JOSH
na A. Lamb of Forest City, Samuel A. Parsons OF
Dead River Plantation, Joseph w. Porter of Ban
gor, Frederick J. Parks OF Phippsburg, George T.
diner.
Upon the unanimous request of the Board
of Railroad Commissioners, Gov. Burleigh
appointed Hon. E. c. Harrington of Frye
burg clerk to the Commission, under chapter
313 Of the public laws Of 1889.
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BALTIMORE. May 15.-Gen. Felix Agnus.
proprietor Of the Baltimore American, en-
terrained about 400 gentlemen from New
York, Philadelphia. Washington and Balti-
more, at his country seat ''Nacirema." this
afternoon. Among them were Secretaries
Blaine. Tracy. Noble and Rust. Mr.. Blaine
was called on for speech and said: II was
not advised that l was to make a
speech, nor did l expect to make one.
In the presence Of so many Democrats l can
not speak Of party matters, but will say you
have in the Presidential chair a man who
will administer this government In a non
partisan way. Before Democrats and Re-
publicans he will recognize that the highest
and most honorable career Is TO be a good
citizen Of the United States.'
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TWO BurgIarIes In Canton.

CANTON, May 15.-There was quite an ex-
citement at Canton, yesterday morning, over
the fact that the store Of M. Peabody, con-
tanning the postoffice was broken open dur
ing the night, also the hardware store of C.
X. Houghton. Appearances show that the
thieves entered the postofice building by a
back window. and going into an adjoining
room, took an axe, and climbing over the
railing of the postoffice enclosure, broke open
the money drawer taking the contents, about
$1.30.
AT Houghton's hardware store they en-
tered by taking ladder from stable near
by and placing it against the back of the
building, entered window. Nothing of
value was taken that has yet been missed.
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Was Bishop pead7

New YORK. May 15.-The wife and mother
Of Washington Irving Bishop. the mind
reader, claim that Bishop was not dead, but
merely in trance, when the physicians
made their post mortem examination, and
that death was caused by surgical instru-
states that he had suffered several times from
cataleptic attacks and had lain In trance,
apparently dead, for periods varying from 6
to 81 hours. On one occasion In Malta, she
says, the physicians pronounced him dead
and preparations were advised for inter.
ment. His friends held a different belief
and In little over two days he recovered
The physicians who performed the autopsy,
however, say there Is no possible doubt oil
Bishops death before the autopsy was de-
cided upon.
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war on the sagglng Trust.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, May 15.-War upon
the Jute Bagging Trust was declared at .
convention Of the farmers from a majority
Of the Southern States which was held here
today. Hitherto the Farmers Alliances Of
on their own account, but as the result OF
expense and the heavy odds against them
the planting interests Of all the Southern
States have joined hands to fight the mOnop-
oily: 1t Is proposed to build small manufac-
tories to make cheap substitute for the bag
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SIGNS OF SURRENDER.
The Miners Getting Hungry and Co
Ing Back TO Work.

BERLIN. May i5.-Distress Is beginning to
be felt in the coal districts in consequence of
the strike Of the miners. A committee has
appealed for funds and number Of West
phalia newspapers have opened subscription
lists. The number Of strikers and their de-
pendants is estimated at 10000. Hundreds
OF miners have resumed:work under the pro-
lection of the troops. and many other strik
ers are wayering. Employers in the Witten
district have offered to increase the wages
without altering the hours Of labor. The
offer may possibly be accepted. The strik-
ers' committee has, issued plaeards urging the
strikers to maintain the peace. Placards are
posted In many places warning peaceful cit
liens TO remain In doors after sunset A
number Of placards have also been posted
urging strikers to commit violence. The lat.
ter are attributed by some to the masters, by
others to the Socialists, ana by others 10
women opposed to the strike
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The Pension Agency.

To the Editor of the Press:
notice in the PRESS of May 18th an item
that reads like this: 1T is generally be-
lieved by Augusta politicians that Hon. Jo-
seph A. Clark of Caribou will secure the
Pension Agency" Now one would very
naturally infer that Augusta politicians
were mixing themselves up with the business
of appointing Pension Agent. would
like to know what an Augusta politician or a
politician In any part.of the State has to do
with the appointment of Pension Agent
The place will be filed, when vacant, by
some ex-soldier Of the Rebellion, and the ap-
pointment should be made only upon the
merits of the applicant.
Now, as there are not less than five or six
already seeking the Office let the disability
and qualification of each applicant be taken
into consideration making this appointment,
ana nothing more, unless 1t be that the ap-
plicant must be a Republican In politics.
The locality of the applicant should have no
weight in this matter of appointing Pension
Agent; neither should politicians have any
hand in manipulating the appointment. Ii
the appointment Is made on the above prin-
ciple IL will give entire satisfaction to ex-
soldiers and the Republican party generally.
while any trade or scheme concocted by poll
ticians to place any particular one of the
applicants In that Office regardless OF the
disabilities or qualification OF the one seek
ing the office would be offensive, not only to
ex-soldiers of the State, but to all who be-
lieve In an honest and square deal with the
soldiers in the filling Of this office.
A VETERAN,
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Mr.. Hugh r. Robertson, Of Joggins raft
fame. proposes to build log RATS on the Paci-
tic coast, sending the logs either to the
Southern American States or the old country
W., April sth. fors San Francisco has been
wrecked at Neirai Island in the South Paci-
nc. The captain and portion Of the crew
landed at Levkan. The first officer was
drowned. A boat containing the remainder
Of the crew and passengers Is missing.
The Shah Of Persia Is journey from Tehe-
ran to st. Petersburg, and Is meeting with
grand reception in Russia.
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Was a Native of Maine.

Los ANGELES, Cal, May 15.-General
Volney T. Howard, a prominent lawyer,
died at Saute Monaco last night, aged 80.
He was a native of Maine and was elected to
Congress several times from Texas. Re
moving to California in 1853, he was ap-
pointed to the command of the militia in
1856 in the attempt to suppress the vigilance
committee at San Francisco.
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Colonel Grant Received.

VIENNA, May 15.-The Emperor today
gave an audience to Mr.. Lawton, the retiring
United Estates minister. who presented his
letters Of recall. The Emperor afterwards
received Col. +. ID. Grant, the new minister,
who presented his cradentiaIa
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The American AssocIatIon,

The following was the result of the games
played by the American Association clubs
yesterday:
At Cincinnati Brooklyns, 10; Cineinnatis, @.
At st. Louis-St. Louis %; Baltimores, Z.
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THE INJURY TO sEHToR HALE.
II Proves To Be Only OF a slight
Character.

Mr.. Claranee Hale, yesterday, received
this telegram from his brother Senator Hale,
reported badly injured in railroad accident.
Los ANGELES, Cal, May Is, 1889.
Clarence Hale, Portland, Me.
am all right; injury Of slight kind. Am going
on with party today. Contradict other reports.
ErQENE HALE
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WASHINGTON, May: l5.-The following
Maine postmasters were appointed today:
G. A. Drake, Albion, vice @. b. Wellington, re-
moved.
X. e. Gray. Madison, vice J. Renice, removed.
Smith. removed.
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Among the Fishermen

A story is told that one man near Bucks
port caught 5000 alewives in day recently.
Ed Smith caught the first salmon Of the
season at Calais Tuesday.
Fifty fishermen have registered at the Ell
mont, Phillips, since Friday. Jay Cook Of
Philadelphia, will be there Friday and Sat-
-.la..
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Webster, the crack catcher of the Port
lands, who played last year with the Port
lands Of the New England league, the
Nashuas and GARDENERS, has been signed by
the Moncton, N. s., team and will report
there the latter part of this month.
The Bangor Commercial says that the
Maine State College Club have entered a
complaint to the other managers of the col
lege teams against Parsons of the Colbys,
alleging rowdyism during the last game
The Commercial says Of this; Doubtless
they have grounds, or no complaint would
be made, but 1t is better to play ball and
waste no time in noticing the ronghness OF
opponents. Keith. the NJ. S. G. captain has
a way of kicking" during a game when il
is entirely unnecessary and useless and moi
only causes a delay but sickens the crowd. =
Underwood, Soule, Webster and several
other prominent Maine base ball players
OF last season have written Manager j. A.
Davis of Gardiner for oppoftunities
TO play with the Gardiner team during
the coming season.
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Investigating paymas,er Smith.

New YORK, May 15.-The court of in
quiry appointed to investigate the recent dis
appearance of Paymaster Henry r. Smith of
the United States ship Essex, convened yes
terday at the Brooklyn Navy Yard. The
board consists of Commodore Erban. Can
tain Reid. Paymaster Putnam and Lieuten-
ant Nichols. The investigation will 20 on
today
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PREsUMPscoTs, 8; BowDoINs. 6.
Especial TO the Pressl
BRUNSWICK. May 15.-The Bowdoins met
the Presumpscots, the strongest nine In the
State today and played one Of the most In
teresting games of the season. The College
boys had the game well in hand until the
eighth inning when they got ratified and al
lowed the Presumpscots to win. The play
ing Of Newman was the feature of the game,
while heavy batting was done by Freeman,
Newman, Morton and Webb. The double
umpire scheme was successful. The score
PREsUBIPscOTs.
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The new steamer Castine for the Bangor
and Bar Harbor line was successfully
launched Tuesday from Cakes yard in
Brewer. The new steamer is about 75 feet
long, 10 feet across the guards in the widest
about six feet Of water. The new boat was
built by Capt. s. II. Barbour, and the work
Of construction was superintended by Mr..
Elisha Atwood
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SAco, May 15.-Edwin F. Mason of this
city. was thrown from his bicycle this morn.
ing and had his arm broken.
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COLBY BOYS SEE BATES PLAYERS WIN
But the Watervllle Nine still Leads
the College League.
Presumpscot Ball Tossers Defeat
the Students at Brunswick.
Boston, Philadelphia, New York and
indianapolis Winners Yesterday.
Especial to the Press.l

WATERvILLE, May 15.-Colby lost in her
second game with the Bates today. Both
pitchers filled their positions finely, Parsons
especially, striking out thirteen men. The
Colbys did not do their usual work at the
bat but lost the game mainly through poor
fielding. The score follows:
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me Grand Trunk Wins.

PORTSMOUTH. May 15.-In the circnlt
court this afternoon on conclusion Of evil
dence In the suit Of Pike VS.. Grand Trunk
railroad for $1,000 for the death Of Charlotte
L. Pike at Groveton by fire started by a
locomotive, verdict was ordered for the
defendant
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Earned runs-Colby, 1. Two base hits-Foster,
Kalloeh. Three base hits-Roberts, Daggett.
Double plays-Wilson, Gilmore. Base on balls
by Daggett 8. Struck 0ut-by Parsons 13; by
pitches-Parsons. Sacrificed hits-Putnam, En-
cry, Smith. Time OF game-2h. som. UmpiIe-
Neyins.
COLLEGE LEAGUE STANDING.
The following is the standing Of the College
league:
Per CT.
playad Won I0af Won
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MAIN e.


OLDTowN, May 15.-The Republican eau
Gus to decide upon candidate to be recon-
mended for the position of postmaster in
Oldtown village, was called to order by John
II. Morrison of the town committee. and DR..
G. g. Weld was chosen chairman. N. U.
McCausland made speech ip the interest
of harmony, suggesting that candidates. per
SO nally present their respective claims. The
ch air on motion announced list of candi-
d ates numbering five. A committee of four
to receive, sort and count votes was chosen.
The caucus then proceeded to ballot for a
candidate TO be recommended. The total
vote was 112; Charles w. Bosworth had Ss
and the caucus adjourned. Mr.. Bosworth
has held the position of postmaster here for
about 20 years, and was succeeded by Major
M. M. Folsom, the present incumbent, who
was appointed under the Cleveland admins
tration.
Mr.. Bosworth lost a leg in the war of 1S61-5
while member of the 18th Maine Regiment
The business of the Office has within a few
inQroo arnfd
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BANGOR, May 15.-The house of ]. c.
Garland of Hampden, caught fire today from
a defective chimney and was wholly de-
stroyed. Loss $1,000; insured for $500.
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To the Eallan Rraxf

RocKLAND, May 15.-Arbor Day was OBJ
served by Edwin Libby Post by planting an
oak tree on the government lot adjoining the
post office and dedicating it to their falleu
comrades Addresses were delivered by
Gen. j. P. Cilley, Gen, Davis Tillson and N.
n. Lord and an original poem read by Ex-
MayOr Williams
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At Lowell-Lowells, 4; Jersey Cltys, IL.
At Hartford-Hartfords, 13; Eastons, g.
At Worcester-Wo Worcester, 8; Newarks, 1. 1;
innings.