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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-03-23
maine Historical socletx

Last evening the Maine Historical Society
held its first monthly meeting In the ball in
the Baxter building, according to the pro-
gramme voted at the last meeting. The
event OF the evening was paper on paul
Coffin and the Early Maine Baptlsts," read
by Mr.. George +. Emery.
Mr.. Emery's paper was suggested by read
Ing the journal Of missionary towns In 1797-S-0
and 1900 In the then central portion Of Maine
found In the fourth volume Of the publlca-
Of the Maine Historical Society.
The Importance attached to 1t springs from
the eminence OF DR.. Coffin as divine Of the
standing order," who was the first settled
minister Of buxton. from the seml.endorse-
ment by such publication and perpetuation
as veritable history, and from frequent eita-
tions found in town histories now In process
OF multiplication as Of high authority. Hence
Mr.. Emery deemed the society to be the
proper tribunal for listening to the vlndica-
tion he had prepared against few Of many
entries derogatory TO the teachings as well
as practice Of the early Baptists on the score
Of actual piety and morality.
Dr. Coffin was too good man to have in
entionally wronged any man. But evident
ly he was influenced by the prevalent pre-
judices Of his times. and had, in many in
stances, noted gossip from unfriendly lips as
facts from which he drew very unfavorable
concessions, and made him groan In spirit
The first part Of the paper was devoted to
clearing up general charge Of quandery
and imposture by citing record evidence from
contemporaneous history, admitting of no
dispute or overthrow.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-03-23
PROTECTING THE SEALS.
Behring Sea An Unsafe Place For
Law Breakers.

WASHINGTON, March pa proclamation
was issued late this afternoon by the Presi-
dent giving the following provisions of laws !:
mo person shall kin any otter. mink, mar
ten, sable, or fur seal, or other fur bearing
animal within the limits of Alaska territory,
or in the waters thereof, and every person
guilty thereof shall be fined not less than
$500 nor more than 81 900, or imprisoned not
more than six months or both. All vessels
violating this law, their tackle, apparel fur
niture and cargo, shall be forfeited. The
secretary OF the treasury shall have power to
authorize the killing of any such mink,
animal, except fur seals, under such
regulations as he may prescribe
1t shall be the duty of the secretary to pre-
vent the killing of any fur seal, nor shall he
grant any special privileges. Section 1856 of
the Revised Statutes of the United States Is
hereby declared to include and apply to all
the Dominion of the United States in the
waters OF Behring Sea. 1t shall be the duty
of the President at timely season of each
year, to issue proclamation, and cause the
same to be published for one month, at least
IN one newspaper published at each United
States port of entry on the Pacific coast,
warning all persons against entering such
waters for the purpose of violating
the provisions Of said section and
also cause vessels of the United States to
diligently cruise in said waters, and arrest all
persons, and seize all vessels found engaged
In violation of the laws"
Pursuant to the above, the President
warns all persons against entering the
waters of Behring Sea within the Dominion
of the United States, for the purpose OF
violating the provisions of section 1856, and
Troclaims that all persons found engaged in
any violation of the laws of the United
States In SAID waters will be arrested and
| punished, and all vessels so employed be
| seized and forfeited.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-03-23
BOTH SIDES OBSTINATE.
The State Board of Arbitration on
the Strike.


BosToN, March 22.-The State Board of
Arbitration and Cancellation issued this af-
ternoon, long report in regard to the differ
ences connected with the strike of the opera
tiyes of the Fall River mills. The report re-
views with regret the tardiness of the weay-
ers in not meeting the board until several
days after the appointed date and says:
Since the first notice was received, this
board or some member of it has been at the
scene of disturbance six separate days for
for the purpose of bringing about by medita-
tion If possible a settlement between the
parties. Every attempt has been made by
this board to promote the welfare of en-
pioyers and employed alike, to induce the
parties to come to some understanding
by which the operatives could be induced to
resume work. But thus far all attempts
have been fruitless, and so long as the pres
ent attitude OF the parties is preserved 1t is
not likely that resort will be had to the
means provided by law for the settlement of
disputes OF this character. After full con-
sideration the board is of the opinion that if
before the strike occurred there had been
some kind OF conference between manufac-
turers and committee of weavers, the
strike might perhaps have been averted. AT
all events there Is good reason to believe
that had there been a recognition of the
weavers' organization for this purpose, at
least,it would have been attended by good re-
suits and tended to dissipate mlsunderstand-
ing and promote good feeling between en-
ployers and employed. The weavers should
have made application TO the ooard accord
ing to law while they were still at work and
having all the rights of employees BY strik-
ing they made it difficult, perhaps impossi-
BILE for this board to pass with effect upon
any grievance they may have had. The
board regrets that there has not appeared
on either side desire to obtain settlement
either with cooperation of the board or by
some other MEANS" The board say they
have exhausted their power of mediator
but they are still in a position to be of ser
vice in effecting a settlement.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-03-23
FIRED OVER THEIR HEADS.
Strikers Throw Stones at "Knob-
sticks" and a Pistol Replies.

FALL RIVER, March 22-The Seaconnet
mill Is the only one which has made a de-
termined attempt to run with ''knobsticks'
help, and the strikers there have been the
only ones ia the city to gather about the mill
to make any disturbance. Most of the weay-
ers are French. Policemen are stationed
near the mill every night to guard against
conflicts between the strikers and the
"knobstlcks." Up to tonight their presence
has served to prevent demonstrations more
destructive than boots and jeers. When the
mill shut down tonight, the crowd near the
mill gates and in the streets in the Vicinity
numbered a thousand. As the working
weavers paced ont they were greeted with
cries of derision in French and English AZ
they proceeded from the mill, the crowd in
creased. The 'knobsticks' replied to the
taunts in kind. This was followed bv q vol.
ley Of stones from the crowd. One strnck
one of the "knobstlcks" in the head and the
man beside him Immediately turned and
fred pistol in the direction of the crowd
which promptly scattered and replied viii
another volley of stones. The police arrested
the man with the pistol. No one was fonnd
to be injured by the bullet, but several were
reported injured by stones. The arrested
man, Lewis La Pointe. claims that he fiyed
into the air and did not intend TO do mora
than frighten the crowd.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-03-23
GEN ERAL NEWS.

Henry Hardie, wanted in New York for
forgery Is under arrest in Halifax.
There were 220 failures in the United
States last week against 212 for the cores
ponding week last year.
Seventy horses and mules loss their lives
in a burning st. Louis stable Thursday
night.
d. T.sSmith of Long Meadows, Mass, was
suffocated by the smoke from a fire which he
had started on the grass land of his farm
yesterday.
A call has been issued from Pittsburg Pa,
for convention of boiler makers to adopt
measures to improve their products and es-
tablish prices
Judge Gull. who is presiding over the cir
cult court at Barboursville, KY, Thursday
headed band of men and captured five of a
gang of outlaws who had just driven off a
sheriff and three deputies.
Unusually high tides and heavy seas
made havoc along the Long Island coast
Thursday. At all of the beach resorts great
damage has been done to bulk heads, roads
and houses.
A general suspension OF work has been
ordered In the Pennsylvania Coal Company s
mines. Eighteen hundred men who have
been working on quarter pay. new lose even
that pittance.
On receiving the news of Judge Stanley
Matthew'S death, Mayor Grant OF New
York, ordered the national, State ana munlc-
ipal flags to be displayed at haii mast over yer
the City hall, out OF respect to the memory
OF the distinguished jurist.
The State convention of the fourth party
In Rhode Island, the Law enforcement
party. or the MISUNDERSTANDING, as they
are variously called. was held in Providence
yesterday. James H. Chace was nominated
tI toI governor and Franklin Metcalf for lieu
tenant governor
). =. Gordon Of Newport, Nebraska,
Tss Tss burned to death in his livery stable
bdnd bnursualy night together with eight OF his
noasesi tba st Two other men who were sleeping In
lieved to have been set on fire. '''
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-03-23
:NEw ENGLAND oARSmEN.
Members OF the Amateur Assocla-
tIon's Regatta Committee.

BosToN, March 22.-President 4. p. Bar
ry Of the New England Amateur Rowing
Association has appointed the following gem
tlemen as the regatta committee for the next
annual regatta Of the association on Lake
Quinsigamond, in Worcester, June 12:
ton.
Walter stimpson. Arlington Boat Club, ArlIng-
ton.
E. J. Ahrn Columbian Rowing Association.
East Boston.
Charles D. McDonen, Cumberland Boat Club,
Portland. Me.
). d. Rand IN, DIrigo Boat Club. Portland, Me.
A. r. Sweet, Pawtuaket Boat Club EPawtueket,
RI
p w. Barry, Everett Boat Club. East Boston.
j. @. MeGee, Warwick Boat Club. Neponset.
John OMalley, Wachusett Boat Club, Worces-
ter.
r. A. Berkety. Bradford Boat Club, Cambridge.
President y. r. Barry, City Point Rowing Asso-
citation, south Boston.
Vice Pre- .ident J, Frank Foley. Riverside Boat
Club, Cambridge.
Neponset.
Treasurer George Grimes, King Phillip Boat
Club Fall River
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-03-23
A WOMAN BURNED TO DEATH.
Panic lin a Blazing Bagging Factory
in St. Louis.

ST. LOUIS. March 22.-The Standard bag
ging factory on Stoddard avenue burned this
afternoon. One woman lost her life The
building had a frontage of 175 feet on Stod-
dard avenue, and ran back about the same
distance. The concern was a group of old
buildings with very little fire protection.
Upon the cry Of fire the widest panic en-
sued among the 200 employees, mostly girls.
A rush was made for the narrow stairway,
but before half could escape they found
themselves cut off by heat and smoke. The
few men employed in the building succeeded
in leading the panic stricken girls through
the smoke and flames to place where they
could drop out on low adjoining buildings.
All we're saved except Ada lie Breght who
was found afterwards horribly burned.
Charles Gufran, middle aged man, worked
so long getting the girls out that he had to
jump from third story window and was
terribly injured by the fall. He will not die.
A man was run over by fire engine during
the excitement and badly injured. The
pecuniary loss by the fire will not exceed
$4,000.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-03-23
THE COPPER CRASH.
Financial circles In Europe still Agi-
tated Over IL.

LONDON, March 22.-Copper still monopo-
Lies the attention of financiers, and in
France has become political factor The
year 1889 will justly claim hereafter to be
known as the copper year. Taking copper
at ESQ per ton. it is calculated the syndicate
win lose e6.000,0OO Yesterday, in the French
Chamber of Deputies, the ministers describ-
ed the authors of the syndicate as ruined.
The Societe des Metaux shareholders are
represented as cleaned out, Manager Secre-
tan describing himself as emerging from the
speculation AS naked as a worm. His eollec-
ton of pictures will either be sold to Baron
Hirsch or m0rtgaged to the Bank of France
The French government is Iacting very eau
tiously regarding the reconstruction Of the
Compton d 'Escompte, nicknamed by Paris
lans "le Panama des Riches" The Comp
toir d'Escompte's original paid-up capital
and reserve, together with ga. 900, 900, is re-
garded as lost. The statutes of the new
Compton d 'Escompte stipulate that the bus
mess shall be confined to discount and ad-
vance operations, aud its functions limited
to actions as an intermediary between COM
mercial firms and the Bank of France. The
capital is $4,000 shares, of 500 francs each,
half beingallotted to the original sharehold-
ers at par, and the remainder subscribed by
financial syndicate.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-03-23
sADEAu OPPOSING GRANT.
Corporal Tanners Nomination Sent
to the Senate.

WASHINGTON, March 22.-Gen. Adam Ba-
deau is in the city opposing the nomination
of Col Fred Grant as minister to Austria
Col. Grants friends say his efforts will be of
no avail. The nomination would have been
confirmed today If the Senate had remained
in session or transacted any business. Sec
retary Tracy said this afternoon that among
the nominations sent to the Senate today and
not delivered, was that of Corporal Tanner
to be Commissioner of Pensions. Among
the ether nominations is said to be that of
William III. Calkins, ex-Congressman from
Indiana, to be Commissioner of the General
Land Office
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-03-23
custom House wharf.

Mr.. Peleg Barker is going to move the
house formerly used as I: waiting sroom by
the Casco Bay Steamboat Company, to the
new wharf which he has just completed in
Custom House dock. Mr.. Adams contracted
to remove the house from its present posi-
tion on Custom House wharf for s75 and
viii do the job today.
The Casco Bay Steamboat Company have
enlarged their roof that extends from the
front Of the waiting rooms about one-half.
This will shelter large number Of passen-
gers from the hot summer sun, and will be a
very pleasant waiting pavilion.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-03-23

p C-Partly Cloudy.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-03-23
Union Temperance MeetIng.

The Reception Hall still being in use an
other Union Temperance Meeting will be
held at Preble Chapel tomorrow evening at
seven o'clock. Members of the Juvenile
Temples will attend in body and take part
in the exercises. There will also be short
speeches by number Of speakers. Bents
orchestra will furnish the music, Mrs. Ev-
erett Merrill, elocutionist. Bring ''Songs of
Joy and Gladness." Everybody invited.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-03-23
Beautiful EtchIngs.

There is on exhibition at ). T. Stubbs,
Congress square art store. lot of fine etch-
ings. publications Of G. Klackner. New York,
by number Of the most prominent Ameri-
can artists. Many Of them besides ranking
high as works of art are very beautiful "An
Evening Song," painted by G. X. Grant,
etched by James S. King; ''Midwinter." +"
painted by Julian Rix, etched by W. c.
Bauer; ''In Winter Time" original etching,
by Frank A. Bicknell, and its companion
piece ''In Summer Time." also by Mr.. Bick-
nell; Evening in jersey" by Julian Rix;
and "Going to Pasture" by Moran, are
among the many excellent works Of art on
exhibition.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-03-23
No settle mont Reached. .

The committee appointed by the Central
Labor Union conferred with Aver, Houston
l. Co., in regard to an amicable settlement
Of the difficulty between that firm and their
former journeymen hatters. but with no
very satisfactory results, neither side being
willing to make any great concessions. The
strike has been on now two months, but the
men are as determined as ever. The other
labor organizations of this city have recog-
nized them. Mr.. p. J. Mcclure, who ad.
dressed the Carpenters Union Thursday
evening, called at the rooms Of the Hatseis
Union in The afternoon and spoke words OF
ancouraOamnnt
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-03-23
ivy Lodge, o. of r.

The committee on transportion chosen at
the last meeting of Ivy Lodge request
all members who think of going to
Bath to be present at the regular
meeting this evening, as they wish to know
about how many will go. so that they can
make arrangements with the railroad for the
number Of cars needed. Tickets win be for
sale at the meeting by the committee. There
will also be an entertainment at the close Of
the regular business.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-03-23
MAIN G.
The Flag haIf-Masted.

PORTSMOUTH, N. H.. March GA man
from Braboat Harbor tonig ht reports the
flag on the Boon Island light station, off
York. Me-, displayed at half-mast, union
down. The sea is running high, and it is
impossible to open communication with the
island. Fishermen who put out this morn
ing were obliged to return to port on account
of the high seas
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-03-23
Ben hur.

The Fresh Air Society has made arrange
ments for an entertainment to be given in
City Hall, April oath and 25th. which cannot
fail to attract large audiences. IL VIII be
presentation Of tableaux. readings and songs
illustrative of Gen. Lew Wallace's story OF
''Ben Hur," and will be given under the d.
rection Of Mrs. Is. w. Hayes, under whose
management this entertainment has been
given with great success in various cities in
Massachusetts.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-03-23

This religious novel, dealing with the
question OF Eternal Punishment" will be
carefully reviewed by Rev. E. p. Woodward,
pastor of the Second Advent church at LII
brary Hall. corner Of Congress and Casco
streets. Sunday afternoon, in sermon en-
titled "The Problem of Eternal Pain" Those
who are at all interested in the discussion Of
this subject. should not fail to be present.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-03-23
ciIhart,s Juvenile Ball.

At Gilbert's Juvenile ball. to be given at
City hall, next Saturday afternoon, number
Of interesting and novel dances will be OF
fered, among than the new polonia. the Nor
ris dances and others. which will be men
toned later. The orchestra will be large
and superior, and the ball of 1889 will ex-
ceed in brilliancy any Of its predecessors.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-03-23
woman,s work II the Grange

Master Frederick Robie Of the State
Grange has, by request of Addie S. Hale of
South Glastonbury, Conn, chairman Of the
national committee on "Woman's work in
the Grange" appointed as members of tbe
woman's committee to represent the State OF
Maine, and to cooperate with the national
committee: Mrs. Helen A. Cousins, La
Emma A. Philpot. Limerick; Mrs. f. II.
Briggs, Auburn; Mrs John Scott, PittstoD,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-03-23
IN LINE OF PROMOTION.
Judge Gresham May Take the Place
Left Vacant By Death.

WASHINGTON, March 22.-It is generally
believed that the President will appoint
Walter Q. Gresham United States circuit
judge to the place left vacant by the death of
Justice Matthews.
Judge Gresham was one of President Har-
rison's opponents before the Chicago con-
vention. lis an Indiana man although
for several years resident of Illinois. If
Gresham is promoted to the supreme bench
Judge Wood of the United States district
court OF Indiana. will probably take his
place on the circuit bench
John B. Elan, President Harrison's for
mer law partner or Judge John NJ Butlr of
Tndianspolis will succeed hin
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-03-23

The following transfers Of real estate in
this county have been recorded at the Regis
try OF Deeds.
Portland-olive NJ. Nsbls to Ida B. Irish, 81
&c.
Naples -Edmund Mann to 3. L. Davis, SIS.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-03-23
The GOV. Robie.

The ship Gov. Robie went into the dry
dock yesterday afternoon to be repaired.
She will probably be In the dock about two
weeks. 1t is estimated that it will cost
about $4,000 to repair her
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-03-23
DEPEw FOR ENGLAND.
The New York World Says II Knows
All About II.

NEW YORK, March 22-The World says:
1T can be stated on the highest authority
that Chauncy NJ. Depew has been offered the
English mission within the last two days
and has signifed his willingness to accept.
The nomination will not be deferred later
than Monday
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-03-23
rhe wlman Banquet.

The tickets for the Wiman banquet will be
ready Monday. and members Of the Board Of
Trade and Merchants Exchange, intending
to be present must apply for tickets at once
at the Exchange, as the company must be
limited by the capacity of the dining hall.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-03-23
Portland Yacht Club.

tits reported that the club intends to cele-
brate lts twentieth anniversary April 18th,
by dinner at enc ct the hctsls and othsr
exercises. A special meeting Of the club
has been called for next Monday evening to
take some formal action.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-03-23

sentenced this morning by Judge Blodgett to
five years in States prison with hard labor
and payment of costs. He received his SEN
tence very coolly. The sentence of Wells
was continued for day or so as his counsel
was unavoidably absent
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-03-23
miss Lefa and Uncle Mates Rife.

I0NV"EIthN NstFVEIuI'I
Miss Lefa Moore Of Bingham. young
lady OF l6 years, and granddaughter OF the
famous guide and hunter, .Uncls Natep
Moore, sends ". =. Oxford CESS hawk fer
mounting. Miss Moore shot the Bird vlth a
rifle that her uncle had carried over % vears-
and before which OF moose and small game
without number, had fallen.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-03-23
items :for norsemen.

Mr.. George d. Otis of Boston, owner Of
the stock farm in Belfast. attended in New
York the recent sale Of California horses.
and bought a young and promising stallion.
which will be forwarded to the farm in Be-
fast The colt is a two years old chestnut
stallion, called Silver Spray, sired by Guy
Wilkes, 215, he by George Wilkes. Silver
Sprays dam was Atherton. The colt as
yearling trotted One-fourth OF a mile In 40
seconds. The price paid was $500. The
colt is a valuable acquisition TO the many
fine horses in Waldo county.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-03-23

The figure OF Horace Nelson Of Waterville
Me-, was frequently Lolnted out at the New
York sale as the man who owns three trot-
ters which he expects to land In the q 20 cir
Gle this season. Aud Mr.. Nelson says ne
means to do 1t barring accident. Nelson.
Dictator Chief and Aubine are the trio. The
task doesn't look like very difficult one, In
two instances at least Mirror and Farnaar
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-03-23
MaheI! Mabel! where are Youq

Lost! All knowledge of the whereabouts
Of Mabel Stearns. If she is still a sojourner
in America she will report to her old friends
at North West Bethel, Me.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-03-23
ofIntarast In Mai,,a

WASHINGTON, March Ex-senator and
Mrs. Frye had hoped to moke their projected
"trip to the Pacific Coast but Mr.. Frye is now