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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-06-20
MAINE CONGREGATIONAL CONFERENCE.
The Doings of the Second Day at
States Street Church.
Annual Meeting OF the Maine Mis-
slonary Society.
Reports and Election OF Officers at
the Different Sessions.

The eighty-third anniversary Of the Maine
Missionary Society commenced with the sec
ond day of the Conference, President l.. l..
Paine Of Bangor presiding. The services of
the day commenced with prayer meeting
at a. m, and by devotional service at $50,
both of which services were characterized
by good degree Of interest The regular
session opened with the singing Of the hymn
Sovereign Of worlds display thy powers
Prof. Paine, the president, read the cd chap
ter of Isaiah, also some verses from the Cos
pei Of Luke, and then led in prayer, which
was followed By the hymn, "How beauteous
are their feet"
The annual sermon was preached by Rev.
Charles Dawson of Greenville, who took for
his text, Luke xxi, 27
81 am among you as he that seryeth."
Mr.. Dawson said that first, the Christian
ministry is ministry for Christ; second,
the Christian ministry is a work for the SER
vice Of Christ; and third, the Christian min
istry is service for the world. The speaker
spoke at length upon each Of these topics
making an interesting sermon. There are.
said Mr.. Dawson, many churches in our
State that demand help. This will be one Of
the chief, if not the chief work Of the socie-
ty, to aid some of these churches.
There are districts in the State where
many have lived year after year without
hearing a sermon, without any Christian
privileges. There is need Of somebody to 60
to these neighborhoods with the words Of
salvation, and know of none better fitted
to do the work than this society There are
many young men besides the graduates of
the theological schools, who are willing to
work, and who should be urged to enter this
field.
The congregation united in singing "All
hail the power Of jesus name." at the close
Of the sermon by Rev. Mr.. Dawson.
TREASURER cRosBY's REPORT.
Mr.. John L. Crosby of Bangor, treasurer
of the Maine Missionary Society, submitted
his report. which the society voted to adopt.
The report for the year ending June 10. 1889,
is as follows:
Expenditures.
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The salI Of Babylon and a Roof.

PHILADELPHIA, June 19.-Between 200
and SEQ persons were standing on frame
structure, 40 feet high, on Somerset street,
this evening, obtaining free view of the
Fall of Babylon" when the roof collapsed
In the center, hurling nearly half of the
number to the ground. A large number
were injured.
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LOOK AT THE CORK,

7cn16a, n genuine, is 6yanded sOitA tile
name ef me Ap0llinaris Company,
Limifed, ant LHe ae0rds "ApOlliaayis
BruH1ea" around an aneh0r.
my2 M&Th1stpbotofcoln
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A Sea Serpent InlMonson.

MoNsoN. June 19.-For some weeks past
our people have been excited over a strange
looking inhabitant of Lake Hebron, says the
Dexter Gazette. Whether it is fish or snake
is not known. But it has been seen by so
many entirely reliablelpersons and persons
that are,temperate in their habits wlthal that
we are forced to the conclusion that there Is
an unusual and very remarkable water ami
NAL in Our lake
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The PensionList.

WASHINGTON, June 19.-The following
Maine people were granted pensions today:
ORIGINAL.
Roland b. Brown. Alfred w. Russell,
Frank True.
INCREASE.
VIM. j. Sands, Preston Rich
Marshall Z. Baxter, Geo. NJ. Wiggin,
Geo. w. Welch, Vinal Messer
Ralph Penny, Joshua G.. Richardson.
REfSSTrE
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{. NJ. OWEN & CO.,
J3S Congress ST.
my1i eodu

II6t aceYe done, lchen It's done, then t,vere qceH
70 tceYe done QHteAly." MACBETH.
II yon take a policy in the UNION mutual,
LIFE YOU will be insured. The financial strenoih
and business integrity of the company are heyand
question. Six millions OF assets and forty-fye
Years su cessful business guarantee that your
HOiey win be paid at maturity, without htigation
withiiIt delay, and without discount or deduction
II were well to get policy quickly.
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woMAN's RELIEF CORPS.
Annual Convention of the AssocIa-
ton In Watervllie.
Especial to the Press. l

lOpcCidl 10 1IeSS.t
WATERvILLE. June 19.-The Woman's
State Relief Corps resumed its sessions to-
day. A pleasant feature of the convention
was the reception given the convention last
evening in K. of P. hall, where the sessions
are held. collation. was served, which
with the interesting programme presented
made the evening very pleasant one for all
The following letter, read to the conyen-
tion, Is self explanatory:
UNITED STATES NATIONAL CEMETERY,l
COLD HARBoR, VIRGINIA,
May 10th, 1889. J
My Dear Madam-Your very kind present Of
two gross of flags arrived safe and in due time at
thls cemetery Believe me that they are more
than appreciated, coming from the. e.loyal women's
lS hands Of the North and i nothing happens they
shall be placed over the graves of those brave
boys OF Maine who gave up their lives that we
might enjoy the blessings OF this grand country,
and that we might live and that dear flag float
over this country and enjoy Gods blessings. You
can rest assured that they can look down from
that great encampment above and see that the
forgotten them, and that memory still lives. And
l say, God bless and keep you safe, and when
decorating shall cease here on earth that all may
meet on the other shore, where parting will be no
more.
l am, Madam,
Very respectfully yours in F. c. & L..
Richmond, Va.
:, With kind regards to all members of the w. s.
R.C.
The following officers were elected fer the
ensuing year:
President-Ella A. Beals, Burnside Corps, Au-
burn.
Vice President-Mrs. John Williamson, Bos-
worth Corps, Portland.
Conductor-Mrs. E. B. Phinney, Carleton Corps,
Saccarappa
Chaplain-Mrs. ]. D. Williams, Thatcher Corps,
Portland.
The remaining officers were elected at the
afternoon session, when the whole were in
stalled by Mrs. j. ID. Williams, State Install
ing Officer. of Thatcher Corps, Portland.
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Joseph Gilman.

Sir Knight Joseph Gilman. an honored
member of Trinity Commandery. X. T., Of
Augusta. and Past Master of LAFAYETTE
Lodge, F. and A. NJ, Readtield. died at the
home Of his mother in Readfeld, Monday.
the 10th inst, aged 80 years.
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The ConstelIation's mIshap.

WASHINGTON, June 19.-Word was re-
ceived at the Navy Department today that
the Constellation. which grounded yester-
day. was ffoated this morning. 1t is said at
the department that the commander is re-
sponsible for any injury sustained by the
vessel. 1t is probable that court of inquiry
will be ordered to ascertain the facts in the
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inc American AssoclatIon.

The following was the result Of the games
played by the American Association clubs
yesterday:
AT brooklyn -Brooklyns. o; Baltimofes, o.
AT hiladephia---Athletics, o; Columbus, D.
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AIonzo p. Nash,

CHERRYFIELD, June 19.-Alonzo p. Nash
of Harrington, well known shipbuilder.
died this afternoon from injuries received bv
being struck on the head by a stick Of timber
while at work in his ship yard last Friday.
He has held various town offices, and was
highly esteemed as a business man and AS a
citizen. He was GO years old, and leaves n
widow, four sons and two daughters.
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To the Editor Of the Press;
In reply to Mr.. Bean, manager OF the South
Portlands, wouli say, that my communication
Of the 10th was made by me for the purpose OF
stopping correspondence addressed 10 me, by
clubs he has written to, not signing himself as
manager, but giving them the impression that lt
was my team and signing himself as secretary.
He has represented through the Provinces that
he had the same team that was under me. and
has written them for games, giving them that i'm
preston. When my team c0ud not take the
time to go there, nor would the players 90 under
his management. have had kilograms, which
have paid and other means to prove this. Mr..
Bean told me some time ago, that they had held
meeting and changed the name OF the Sentnels
to South Portands. which they had a perfect
games with other clubs in the Boston Globe, aud
as the score as stated In the Sunday papers was
S0e ~ q sSra Nan WAS M m sOs
Psrtands that played the South Windhams. In
regard to walking from South Windham would
selves before the public OF Saccarappa and
Cumberland Mills coming home, many OF whom
npie pansion. Mr m Besg wants wants astee. @ This IS the
truth II am able to state it.
Respectfully, Q. N. TREFETHES.
a Challenge.
We, the Rockets, do hereby. change the Deer
ing Points to play game OF ball on the Deering
JOHN ii, o. DAY. Captain.
PETER j. WOODS, Manager.
The National League.
The following games were pIayed:in the
National League yesterday;
AT PrrrsBURG.
Innings IL 81 So
Bostons, Bs,.es :......'....3 so0o x-s
plttSOurg. % d ID ID %
Base hits--Bostons, z; Pittsburrs, 7. Errors
Bostons, 81 Pittsburgs. 10. Batteres--Stalsy
and Carroll Clarks0n and Bennett,
AT INDIANAPOLIS.
lnnings.a.......1 3 a Sc SO
%ssSIaRPtSb.i %IVs,SS1IaPSIIs,. II S9Sa "a
Base hIts-Indianapolis. IA; washlngtOns, s,
Errors-Indlanapolis, 81; Washlngtons, rs. Bat
teries-Boyle and Buckley, Haddock and DAILY.
AT CLEVELAND.
Innings. 2 8 4 5e7 So
SlsvflsaSs; Ssw 4oHRs....S ....::S S5S5i5d Y S-IY
Base hits -Clevelands, ls; New Works, 7. Er
rors-Clevelands, a New Yorks, ~, Batteries
0Brien and thinner, Keefe and Ewing.
AT CHICAGO.
Innings.....1 2 3 % 7 go
GnIlssslPaia....Ss cRIassSsP.ai.s 6SdotSS dd--iis dd-iis
Base hits-Phlladephlas ~; Chlcagos, II. Er-
Philadelphlas, IL; Chlcagos ~. BatIerles
=BufnntOn ana Clements, Hutchinson, Sommers,
Flint.
The American Association.
The following was the result Of the games
played by the American Association clubs
yesterday:
AT Brooklyn-Brooklyn o; BaltlmoFes. o.
At tPhadelpha---Athletles, o; Columbus, D.
other Games.
At Worcester -woreesters, Z; Jersey Cltys. L.
Notes.
Harry Spence has resigned as manager OF
the New Haven nine. He will still act as
captain.
Walter Ladd, Of Saco. will be given trial
as pitcher by the Worcesters.
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A Strike at Randolph.

GARDINER, June i19.-The workmen en-
ployed in the ice houses of Haynes & Dewitt
in Randolph struck today, their demand for
more pay being refused.
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Captain stephens Of the PERUVIAN.

LONDON, Eng. June 19-Captain Stephens
of the Allan steamer Peruvian, which has
arrived at Queenstown from Halifax and st
Johns. died on the VOYAGE,
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TnE WEATHER

The following is the forecast of the wealth
er for New England:
Rain and slightly warmer weather, variable
winds.
Cautionary signals displayed from New
port section, Woods Holl section and Nara
gansett section.
LOCAL WEATHER REPORT.
PORTLAND, Me-, June 10, 1889.
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Expenditures.
Sent to Parent Society S3iG.60
Paid 70 benefeiaries IN BOwdoin
College. ...........'...4..-s...... @lO.OO
Cash in treasury. Y.................. 17.1O
s6o9.44
Besides this more than $1,000 was given to
aid the students Of the Bangor school. More
than double the number of churches have
contributed this year than last.
1t was voted that the officers elected be a
committee to investigate and ascertain IL
possible the cause and reason of their own
existance. After remarks by several present
the meeting adjourned.
Prior to this meeting, by consent of the
conference, Mrs. George S. Hunt Of the w,
The Portland daily press., 1889-02-04

lfOicol anu Ouedm.
III is said that hLofed animals rarely die
from the effects of the vampires bite but that
fowls do. 1t makes its attacks In the night
time, and an old current notion sill exists
that 1t fans its victim to sleep with its wings.
Men are no exception to the vampires pro-
pensties. and if any parts of the BODY are
left exposed, in the forests inhabited by
these animals, 1t is more likely that one will
fasten upon the inviting site. Most of the
accounts, however, that have come to us
about these creatures are much exaggerated,
and people who have sustained bites from
Desmodus say that the effects soon pass off.
the spot being only little sore for few
days. II Is all nonsense about their finding
one Of the larger arteries from which TO draw
the blood, and the puncture made by their
Teeth Is by no means deep, and may occur at
any part OF the body. In Paraguay, says
Azara, the inhabitants have no special dread
OF this bat, and they frequent the houses, and
people are often bitten by them. A big man.
Inalian mosquito, that's all-and, do not be-
lieve, half To be as much dreaded as the
swarms Of genuine article that l have seen
down on the Mosquito coast in Old Mexico,
or In Hayti, or Jamaica or Cuba and similar
places where 1t has been my good fortune to
lace them.
The Portland daily press., 1889-02-04
PERSONAL AND PECULIAR.

The late Crown Prince Rudolf of Austria
was close student, and displayed much APP
titude as linguist, being familiar with the
many dialects of the people over whom it
was expected he would one day reign. He
wrote several books-one entitled Fifteen
Days on the Danube" and another travels
in the East" These and his pursuits gener-
ally gave him a reputation as libefalif not
a broad-minded man, and made him popular
both with the masses and in his own sphere.
He entered the Austrian army in 1878, and
the rank of vice admiral in the navy at the
same time. He held large number of other
military appointments, botn in his own do
minions and in other countries. He was
close friend OF the Prince of Wales, and was
supposed to entertain far friendlier feelings
toward England than toward Germany.
The Portland daily press., 1889-02-04
LUCKY MRS. BURNETT.
An Authoress Who Gathers In seo,-
900 per Annum.

Mrs Frances Hodgson Burnett is
Just moving into an elegant new house
she has recently purchased ON Mas
sachuse'ts avenue, in Washington,
and is lifting it up in the most sump-
tuous manner as she can well afford to do,
says letter in the Chicago News. Mrs.
Burnett probably earns more money than
any woman in the world. and gets higher
price Tor her work. Her income this year
VIII be from $4,000 to 100000. In the first
place she receives percentage of the re-
ceipts from the play of Little Lord Fauntle-
roy, which is now being presented by four
companies in England and one in the United
this country.
Her weekly revenues from the play in Eng
land vary from $500 to 81 200, and from tie
manage managers OF the Broadway theatre In New
ork she gets about $500 a week. Fifteen
hundred dollars week is not an exagger-
ated estimate of her receipts from this play
alone, while her revenues from the sale of
the book are large. Seyenty-iye thousand
copies Of Little Lord Fanntleroy" have al
ready been sold and the publishers say they
cannot print them fast enough to supply the
demand An edition of 10000 copies was
placed in press December /, and all were sold
before trey left the binders hands. From
tnlS sne receives ~ cents c0py,Whlch leaves
the aggregate not very small sum. Then
Mrs. Burnett has been paid SIS, 600 in advance
by the Mcclure syndicate for serial story
that Is just about half finished, and has re-
ceived retainer of $1,000 from The New
York Ledger for another serial, to be deliv-
cred before July i, when she will receive
$4,000 more in full payment.
Tnirty thousand dollars for stories unwrt-
ten and $4,000 from her plays during the
coming year is not an exaggerated estimate
of Mrs: Burnett's income. She is receiving
propositions from publishers constantly
which she Is compelled to reject, and has also
applications from lecture bureaus to take the
platform, but she is too timid for this sort of
work and has no taste for it. Last week she
received an offer of s., 900 week for eight
weeks from prominent lecture bureau to
read extracts from networks. Mrs. Burnett
has just signed a contract to edit children's
department for syndicate of newspapers
for which she Is to receive 81, 500 year.
The Portland daily press., 1889-02-04

Blsmarck's modification of the proclama-
tion OF the German commanders at Samoa
indicates disposition on the part Of Ger
many to come to an understanding with the
United States through diplomatic negotia-
tion. and meanwhile to cease her high hand
proceedings against the Samoans The
firm attitude of the United States and the
reflection on the part of the Chancellor that
a war with this country might furnish
France the opportunity she has been waiting
for probably have been very potent factors in
modifying Germany's attitude. 1t only needs
disposition on the part of both parties to
this controversy to settle it without an ap-
peal to arms to avoid any danger Of war.
The Portland daily press., 1889-02-04

sequently the admission OF women to the fran
chise must mean In the gross the reinforcement of
the inept and unpractieed element, which is al
ready so strong in political system as 20 con-
stitute serious menace to our imperial position.
These are the arguments which our neigh
bors in England are using. Some OF them
would not apply to the question in this coun-
ty at all; others are as applicable here as
The Portland daily press., 1889-02-04
DIR. GREENE'S
NERvURA,
The Great Brain, Nerve and
Health Restorer.
A Sure and Positive Cure for
Nervous Debility.

Sufferers from nervous debility complain of
physical and nervous weakness and exhaustion; !;
there is prostration OF physical strength, a tired
feeling with no inclination for exertion, aud the
power to work is diminished the patient wakes
mornings tired and unrefreshed; there is an ex-
WEAKNESS AND treme nervous and irrit
NERVOUSNESS. able condition; duh,
cloudy sensation, often accompanied by disagree
able feelings in the head and eyes; the thoughts
wander easily; there will be gradual falling of
strength, with weakness and pain in the back bad
taste in the mouth mornings; the vision becomes
dim, the memory impaired DEPRESSION
and there isfreqnent dizziness; OF MIND.
the nerves become so weakened that the least ex-
citement or shock will flush the face, bring a
tremor, trembling, or palpation of the heart.
There Is often gloom and depression of the mind
For these symptoms Dr. GreeDe's Neryura is a
certain and positive cure. Under the use Of this
wonderful restorative, the dull eyes regain their
brilliancy. the pale look and hollow cheeks show
DIM VISION, renewed health and
IMPAlRED MEMORY. vitality; the weak
and exhausted feelings give place to strength and
vigor, the brain becomes clear, the nerves strong
and steady, the gloom and depression are lifted
from the mind, and perfect and permanent health
Is restored 1t is an absolute A WONDER
specific for nervous debil- FUL REuEDv.
ity. Young men with weakened nerves and ex-
hausted vitality can regain their strength by its
use. 1t restores lost energy and invigorates the
weakened vital forces in old and young No one
need despair of cure. Don't fail to use this
remedy, which is the greatest medical discovery
OF the century. and an absolutely certain cure viii
result All druggists keep it Price 3 d per bottle,
1t is purely vegetable and harmless, containing
nothing whatever injurious. Do not be deceived
by any mercenary druggist, but get DR.. Greene's
Nervura, the most strengthening and invigorating
remedy for both nerve and body ever discovered,
# you wish to be cured. Its discoverer, DIR.
GREENE, "a Temple Place. Boston. Mass.
the great specialist in curing nervous and chrome
diseases, can be consulted free, personally or by
letter. USE HIS GREAT REMEDY AND CON
suit HIM ABOUT YOUR CASE IF YOU
DESIRE- feb4nrm1t
The Portland daily press., 1889-02-04

The bin TO organize the territory of Okla
homa has passed the House and now goes to
the Senate where it has good chance Of
success. 1t is expressly provided that no.
thing in the bin shall interfere with any
right which any Indian tribes may now have
under any treaties or agreements with the
United States heretofore ratified.
The Portland daily press., 1889-02-04

How Augusta helped build the State
House is told in another column. The city
pledged itself to raise a certain sum and
then didn't keep its pledge. This may not
constitute reason for removing the capital
but it shows that the State is under no obli-
CATION to the city of Augusta by reason of
any pecuniary assistance from her in con-
structing the present State buildings.
The Portland daily press., 1889-02-04
Railroads, Telegraphs and Expresses,

The Committee on Railroads, Telegraphs and
Expresses have assigned hearings upon Bills and
petitions referred to them as follows ,iHH
For WEDNESDAY, February eth;
BIZ for charter for Weld Telephone and Tele-
graph Co., in Franklin county. e.
Bill for charter for telephone and telegraph
from Anson in Somerset county. to Eustis in
Act to amend charter of waterville and Fair
field r. R. fs I. al.-f fITIl ffl1f aal ~
Act relating to signals and r. r. crossings.
order relating to safety appliances on switches.
Act concerning terminal facilities Of Railroads
In cities and towns. 81 ''Il' ''I y
Petition for the extension of the Waldo and
Resolve and petitions relative to carrabassett
pany TO operate its road by Electricity. "a
n An y act 70 incorporate the Cape Elizabeth Shore
An act authorizing the Bangor Street Railway
to lay Its track upon the Bangor and Brewer
Bridge, and in Brewer. hhst ls lt ilt
: Act to incorporate the Mexico and Rangeley
Petition for charter for railroad from skowhe-
gan to Norrldgewock. 1a2 ITTll T7
Act 70 cha ter a street railroad in the city of
Gardiner and town of Randolph. N an seE
fetltlons and remonstrance relating to electric
street railway between Augusta and Gardiner.
Company. aAA .Jat W. I7I-7 II
= Petition for charter for Lime Rock r. r. in
ThomastOn.
Order relating to tax upon telephones and tele-
graphs. :. N
ACT to amend charter of Ossipee Valley Tele-
phone and Telegraph Co.
= Act 70 Incorporate Saco River Telephone and
Telegraph Co.
- Act TO incorporate the Hartland and Pittsfeld
Telephone and Telegraph Co. 4lf1 T11lf 81 A II
Act to authorize the lease of the Dexter and
Piscataqnis Railroad. ~
Railway Co.
Act to incorporate the oldtown Street Railway
Company. =
Act to incorporate the Northern Telegraph Co.
Act addtional TO IAN act 10 incorporate the
Maine Telephone Company" n ~ ~ 4
Act TO incorporate the Mousam River Il. r. Co.
. ACT additlonal TO an act to incorporate the Gas.
tine and Bangor X. r.. Co. =, - : -
BENJAMIN j. HILL ,,,.,.,.o,,
J0NA G. CLARK, Ohairnen.
PARKER SPOFFORD. SecY. - fah2dtd
The Portland daily press., 1889-02-04

The Bangor Whig says the great popular
demand for secret ballot. of which we have
heard 50 much, failed to materialize" at the
recent hearing on Mr.. Looney's bill. II the
great popular demand" failed to material
ize, what shall be said of the great popular
opposition, of which we have heard so muchP
Did that materialiZe?
The Portland daily press., 1889-02-04

The net result of the New York horse rail-
road strike to the men engaged in it seems to
be the loss of work in the middle of the win
ter, and another demonstration of the fulfill
ty of strikes
The Portland daily press., 1889-02-04

The refusal of the Bon. George W. True
to allow his name to be presented to the
Republican primaries as a candidate for
mayor seems to leave the field clear, and en-
sure Major Melcher's nomination with sub
stantial unanimity
The Portland daily press., 1889-02-04

We do not read anonymous letters and commu-
nicatIons. The name and address OF the writer
are in all cases Indispensable not necessarily for
publication but as guarantee of good faith.
We cannot undertake to return or preserve
communications that are not used.