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The Portland daily press., 1889-02-26


Yesterday we published several protests
against the bill now before the Legislature
designed, Its authors say, to secure freedom
OF religious worship at the reform school,
This morning we publish an editorial para
graph from the Kennebec journal commend
ing the bill. Both the supporters of the bill
and its opponents profess to be In favor of
the greatest freedom of worship at the re.
form school that is consistent with the prop
er conduct Of the institution. The oppo-
nents Of the bill say that under the present
regulations all denominations are placed on
the same footing, and each has equal priyil-
eyes with the other and they claim that the
effect of the bill will be to grant special
privileges to the Catholic church, and work
injustice to other denominations. They fur.
Their allege that the arrangements which the
Catholics propose will have the effect at
times Of taking the inmates OF the school
from the control Of the officers of the instl-
tuition. The friends of the bill, on the other
hand, contend that the present regulations
practically shut out the Catholics from the
institution, that they make discrimination
against them. Both sides lay down the cor.
ANNs PAshNAPtO 10 tuc Sbbt lDtTLY 10
all denominations consistent with the proper
management Of the school as civil instltu-
ton, but when they come to apply it they
differ Heated discussion of the subject
is certain to create prejudice on both sides
and its tendency is away from a just decis
ion. The Catholics should have all the
rights that belong to them. The legislature
ought not to give them any more and 1t can
not afford to give them any less. Religious
sects, no matter whether they are Catholics
or Protestants, are strengthened rather than
weakened by anything that sayors of perse-
cution. II seems to us that full and exact
statement of Just what privileges the Catho-
lies want at the Reform School is needed to
enable the legislature to correctly judge of
the reasonableness Of their demand, and to
determine whether it is compatible with
proper control of the institution by its ofic-
erS' when the bill now before the legisla-
lure comes to be construed it will be found
10 ADMIT OF great latitude of Interpretation.
The Portland daily press., 1889-02-26

TUESDAY MORNING, FEB. 90.

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.
The Portland daily press., 1889-02-26

One effect of the collapse of.the Times's
case has been to greatly increase contribu-
tions on thislside Of the water to the Parnell
fund
The Portland daily press., 1889-02-26
FINANCIAL.
ATTENTION CAPITALISTS

A corporation engaged 10 manufacturing q line
OF special machinery for Flour Mills, desiring 10
extend their business, offers exceptional induce
ments 10 capitalists with $4,000 10 S4O,OOO.
Nothing speculative. Business well Established.
TEN PER GENT GUARANTEED from
the start and to an active man $1,000 salary.
The curious need not apply; only those meaning
business.
Address JOHN w. HEAD. Secretary.
~. Paul, ninn.
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The Portland daily press., 1889-02-26
The peerIne Town Mea.i.a

To the Editor Of The Press:
The writer hereof is Of the opinion that
the present form Of municipal government
The Portland daily press., 1889-02-26

POLICIES Protected by the Pop
ular Maine NOn-FOrfeiture Law
issued only by the OLD UNION
MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE
COMPANY, OF Portland, Maine.
The Portland daily press., 1889-02-26

The New Jersey Democrats are finding
their alliance with the liquor dealers Of that
State not so pleasant as 1t was before cleo
ton. Promising to repeal the liquor law in
consideration Of the rum vote was easy
enough, but they find performance quite an
other matter OF course. when the legisla-
ture met, the rum men promptly demanded
that the restrictive legislation be swept from
the statute book, but when the Democrats
attempted to comply they encountered SO
strong public sentiment in opposition that
they were compelled to call halt. They
are now trying to compromise by modifying
the law, but 1t is by no means certain that
they win be able to do that even. OF course
their rum allies are inexorable In their de-
mands and threaten to smash the party If
those demands are not complied with.
Pigott's cross-examination is not yet con-
cluded, though there has been enough of 1t
to convince che English public that he is an
unconscionable liar and dead beat For two
days more he is likely to be upon the rack,
Sir Charles Russell having material enough
to question him that length Of time. AL
ready the political effect of his breakdown,
and the consequent breakdown Of the Times
case, is beginning to be felt, and the senti-
ment is such that If the government has the
temerity to present bill to pay the Times's
expenses it will in all probability be over
whelmingly defeated. Disgust with the
Times for allowing itself to be so easily i'm
posed upon by the impecunious Pigott has
taken possession Of the Tories unionist al
lies, and 1t is predicted that a good many of
them will take the first opportunity to de-
sert the alliance. Altogether the cause of
Ireland got more impetus last week than
in any previous week since the agitation
began. and it all came not from Its friends.
but from its enemies.
The Portland daily press., 1889-02-26
Oliver DitsOn. & Co., Boston.
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POLICIES, Protected by the
Popular Maine NOn-Forfeiture
Law issued only by the OLD UN-
ION MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE
COMPANY, of Portland, Maine.
The Portland daily press., 1889-02-26

The convention Of civil service reformers
at Baltimore just on the eve Of the inaugura-
ton Of President Harrison. indicates dispo-
sition to watch his administration sharply to
see how 1t lives mp to its civil service reform
professions. Nobody can object to this.
The Republican party through It's platform,
and the Presidentelect, through his own
words are pledged to idelityito the civil SER
vice reform principle and to its further APP
plication and extension. That both will re-
deem their pledges the people have right to
expect. That the President viii be able to
SO redeem them as TO entirely escape all
criticism is not to be expected. Calumny
will pursue him. and will create cause for
criticism where none exists. All that is to
be expected is that he win SO administer the
law, and SO observe the civil service reform
principle in his appointments to offices as to
give no cause for honest and just criticism
This, we confidently believe, he has the re-
quisite courage to do, and this is the opinion
of those most intimately acquainted with him.
The Portland daily press., 1889-02-26

Senator Libby's amen dment to the bill re-
lating to terminal facilities of railroads In
cities which provides that changes may not
be made except by consent of the Board Of
Mayor and Aldermen after hearing, ought to
be adopted. The bill In its original form
reads as follows: fsa -G
Section /. Amy railroad corporation, either be.
lore or alter its time for construction has expired
may from time to time within any city or town.
wise improve its freight or passenger stations and
grounds connected with either, or its terminal
facilities including reaching any wharf or wharyes
therein or may provide new or additional station
grounds and facilities as aforesaid, and may from
time 10 time make new locations therefor includ
nevertheless TO all provisions OF law appurtenant
70 such matters, or relating to harbOrs: proyid ed
that any new location hereby authorized shall
not cross any public way OF any city without the
consent OF the municipal officers thereof, on such
terms and conditions, II any as may be express ed
In such consent; and provided further, as to any
lands 10 be taken Tor any purpose hereby author
lied, and which may not be acquired by purchase
the railroad corporation shall proceed as author,
lied BY Revised Statutes, chap. 81, sect. 16, and
acts amendatory thereto. 1870 ny
Practically this bill allows a railroad to
run Its tracks wherever 1t sees fit. 1t places
municipal corporations almost entirely
at their mercy. There is very little
danger that Senator Libby's amendment
will deprive the railroads II any rea-
sonable privileges. twill serve simply to
protect the rights of municipalities from I'M
Just and UBIQUITOUS encroachmentss rat f
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-06-12
The total shipments of lumber, ETC..
during the past week are as follows

The swift current of the river last
Wednesday made the work of sorting
logs so difficult that it was believed
the boom company would have to sus.
pend operations for short time. The
end of every log has to be examined
by the men at the sorting gaps in Or
der that they can tell whose log it is,
and thus put it in its proper boom
On those logs that have been in the
river for some time, the mark does
not appear prominent, and with the
logs moving at great speed, it was a
work of great difficulty to sort the
logs. A good deal of foam also float
ed down the river and made the work
of the sorters still more difficult, as it
hid the marks on the logs. During
Wednesday night the dam gates we're
opened and a large amount of the sur
plus water in the dam was rdn into
the bay. This had such decided eff.
feet on the river, at the sorting gaps,
that the work Of sorting logs was con-
tinued, though not so extensively as
when the river is in better condition
for such work. Suspension Of work
at the dam would necessitate the shut
ting down of nearly every mill in the
city.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-06-12

mendable act in arranging for the col,
lection of a tax on dogs. 1t is some.
thing that should have been done
years ago, but better late than never
and we hope it will not only increase
the revenues of the city, but will also
have the effect of Kidding the city Of
a lot of worthless ours that are det-
riment to all, owners included. A
man who can afford to maintain a dog
can afford to pay tax on the animal.
Now that the Council has made q
good move in putting tax on dogs,
they should not stop their progress in
commendable work, but should al
once turn their attention to the abom-
Unable nuisance of cattle running al
large within the city limits, stealing
good part of their living from citi.
zens who have the enterprise and taste
to set out trees. make lawns and 9TH
erwise improve the appearance of the
city. 1t is poor encouragement for a
resident to put out shade trees only to
have them broken down and destroy
ed by marauding cattle; or to make
lawns for hogs to root up. Just think
of city like Alpena, with a popula.
ton Of some 10000 people, and the
streets converted into public pasture
or barn yard, with three or four hun
dred cows, horses and hogs ranging
the streets.
Shut up the cattle
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-06-12
School Report.

Miss Sayers began teaching the
school in King settlement, Wilson
township, April Goth, and has now
an enrolment of 40, with an average
attendance of forty. The following
are the names on the roll of honor
during the first month of school.
First grade.--Mark Hall, Olevina Gu.
erard, Charlie Hine, Hilry OTool, Maggie
McHarg, Grace Tuggy and Amanda Fling.
lington.
Second grade.--Myron Smith, Joseph
Dagenais, Franklin Guerard, Katie Buell.
and Eddie Smith.
Third grade.-Richard Conway, Anna
Dagenais, Hattie Tuggy, Ida Heron, Sarah
Richardson, Maggie OTool and Barbary
O'Tool.
Fourth grade.-St. Clair O'Tool, Patrick
Murphey, Lydia Smith, Lilling Rowling
Esther Finglinton, Alice Conway and Mary
Guerard.
Sixth Grade.-Mary Hine, Anna Guer-
ard, Stella Heron, Katie Hine and Flor.
ence Rowling.
Seventh Grade.-Nellie Heron, Carrie
Buell. and Ella Buell..
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-06-12

Howe's Great London Shows de.
lightfully entertaining. were the GEN.
ire of attention on Monday last, and
attracted two immense audiences, af-
ternoon and evening, absolutely fill.
ing the large tents. The super SUI
perior splendor of this really first
class organization reflects much cred.
it upon its progenitor, and amuses
entrances, edifies and educates the
vast multitudes who daily crowd its
tented temples. The numerous feat
ures are of very superior order, and
meet with the appreciation of Ohioans
as the route of this very popular
show throughout the State has been
one vast series of multitudes, its ad
vent seeming to be seized upon as the
occasion of a holiday, as it were
The entertainment is first class, and
fully deserving of the immense good
will which seems to follow in its foot.
steps.-Columbia (Ohio) Journal.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-06-12

The 500 Dramatic Co. opened at
the Opera House Friday night, pre-
senting the drama Under Two Flags"
The company was new one to the
people here and consequently receiv-
ed light patronage. The drama was
we'll rendered, and the part played
by Geo. E. Gladden., as Fergus Nc
Carthy," was as good an Irish repre-
sentation as was ever given here. 1t
fully met the approval of the au-
dience, who gave many manifestations
of their appreciation. The support
was good. The play Saturday night
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-06-12

The number of vessels that cleared
from this port last week with lumber
and forest products was 20, of which
six went to Cleveland, three each to
Tonawanda and Toledo, four TO De-
troit, two to Buffalo, and one each. to
Lorain and Vermillion. The exports
by vessel and rail we're: 5,957 900
feet of lumber, $4,000 lath, $4,000
shingles, 1000 cedar posts, 200 trap
net stakes, 40 cords of match timber
and $1,000 pounds Of paper pulp.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-06-12

Tracklaying on the AuSable and
Montmorency railroad is now fas,
nearing completion, the rails now be-
ing laid as far as the seven mile hill
The work on the hill will be finished
by the middle of next week, and q
couple of days more will complete
the grading to the Tucker farm
where the logs will be banked. The
grading of the seven mile hill was
the most difficult piece Of work on
the whole line. For nearly three
quarters of a mile the rise is two feet
in a hundred, making a very heavy
grade. 1t is thought that within q
couple Of weeks the road will be
ready for business.-Oscoda Saturday
Night.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-06-12
The advertising car of Howe's Lo

The advertising car of Howe's Lon
don circus was hauled to the depot
Saturday night by the express. 1t is
designated as No. 2. 1t contains an
Office, sleeping quarters for the men,
a paste making implement, and mum.
erous lockers for holding show bills
and cuts. The full crew consists Of
Is men. Their meals were served at
the Golling House during their stay
here. The bill boards about the city
will show what the men were doing
here.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-06-12

How much longer will the citizens
of Alpena consent to have their city
turned into a public commons so that
few persons can allow their cows to
run at large and get free living
1t certainly can not be on account of
the manner in which the said cows
defle the sidewalks and break into
lots
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-06-12
Card to the Public.

DIR. j. M. Garvey has removed his
office from over Monaghan's drug
store to the building next to the Re.
corder's Office, on Chisholm street
north, and now occupies the most
commodious Office in the city.
Orders promptly answered at AL.
pena Drug store, Culligan Block.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-06-12

In many cities heating and cooking
by gas fires, are taking the place OF
the old methods-wood and coal. A
gas cooking apparatus is certainly a
very convenient arrangement, and
those interested in that direction can
see and examine gas heating and cook
ing apparatuses by calling on p. De
Mill, Water street.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-06-12

The Signor Giovana Novelty COM
pany commenced FIVE nights season
at the Opera House last night. The
entertainment comprises sleight Of
hand work, marionettes, trained cana
ries and other novelties. We are un-
able to speak of the performance in
this issue.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-06-12

Howe's London circus and menag.
erie will give an exhibition in this
city on Monday, June Oath. The tent
will be situated between Seventh and
Eighth streets, and near Sable. II
will arrive by train on Sunday, the
23d. We believe the circus is a good
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-06-12

Great bargains will be offered at
the stores of r. Tumim for the next
two weeks in beaded wraps, jackets,
hats and bonnets. 200 parasols at
half price; rs jackets, this style, one
quarter off; 100 jerseys. worth 81,
for so cents; 300 trimmed hats from
81 upwards beaded wraps all styles
one-quartcr off, These are the great
est bargains ever offered to the public.
Remember the great sale. Come ear
ly and secure bargains.
r. TUMIM.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-06-12

F. M. Younglove, the jeweler, is at
present at Cleveland, attending a
course of practical optical lessons,
and will return home next week, when
he will be fully prepared to fit glasses
properly for all persons desiring them.
Have glasses fitted to your eyes and
save great deal of annoyance. Mr..
Younglove, on his return, can be found
at his jewelry store, Opera House
block.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-06-12

At their session last Friday night,
the board of directors of the Guards
elected the following officers:
President-W. d. Hitchcock.
Weep resident-Ernst Dust.
Secretary-G. A. Howard.
Treasurer. q. Comfort.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-06-12

The continued cold weather of the
past four weeks is apt to prove injuri'
GUS to the tourist travel along this
shore. Almost every day during the
past four weeks has had its rain storm,
while the sun has showed its face SO
little that he has become a great
stranger. The citizens would like to
renew his acquaintance very much.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-06-12

The Atlanta Tribune says: "The
log drivers at Smith 81 Adams camps
became dissatisfied with the wages and
foreman on the main river drive last
week, and about half of them quit
work and left for other streams. The
water is now very high and there are
not men enough to manage the drive.
This will cause quite a severe loss to
the contractors"
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-06-12

1--WE ought to celebrate the Fourth
this year." said a business man.
GLOW much do you feel like celebrat.
ing" he was asked. "I'll chip in
$25 for my share if the other citizens
will do what is their duty"
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-06-12

Two Wild West and patent medi.
cine shows in the city at one time is
rather over doing the business. AS
only ten cents was charged for an ad.
mittance, they were well patronized.
There was also an entertainment at
the Opera House.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-06-12
Clearances-

The following steamers and vessels
cleared from this port during the past
week:
Propeller Garden City, 100000 lumber, and zoo, oot
lath, Cleveland.
Barge Roberts, 100000 lumber, Tonawanda.
Barge Light Guard, $4,000 lumber, Cleveland.
Barge Lathrop, 900 lumber, Detroit.
Barge Reid, $50 900 lumber. Detroit.
Barge Russian. $50 900 lumber, Cleveland
Barge Bredon, 100000 lumber. Tonawsnda.
Propeller Yosemite, 375, 900 lumber, Cleveland.
Schooner Ryan, 575,O lumber, Cleveland.
Propeller Chamberlin, 265, 900 lumber, Buffalo.
Barge Ross, 49,, 900 lumber, Cleveland.
Barge johnson. $50, 900 lumber. Tonawsnds.
Barge Maize, 255, 900 lumber, Toledo.
Barge Casey, 360, 900 lumber, Toledo.
Barge Raynor, 100000 lumber, Toledo.
Propeller Abercorn, 275,o0O lumber, Loraign.
Barge Young, 900 lumber $685. 900 lath and ,0ot
cedar posts, Buffalo.
Schooner Burnside, 365, 900 lumber, Detroit
Schooner Ford, 100000 lumber and 200 trap net
stakes, vermillion,
scow Sims, 5o,eco shingles, and 20 cords match
timber, Detroit.
The total shipments of lumber, ETC..
durinc, tho mot waaL ora ae foIlovys
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-06-12

John Barker is foreman of crew
of thirty men that the Mason Lumber
Co. have employed on the West
Branch of Hubbard Lake, at the
work of rossing timber that was kill
ed by fire this year.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-06-12

Five liquor firms paid their licenses
last week. as follows: Mcdonald &
Co., Levi Gagnon, Felix Ferst, Mack
lem 81 Chamber and j. d. Mcdonald
They all took out full liquor licenses
except Macklem & Chambers, who
paid for beer license only.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-06-12

The six million feet of logs that
were recently towed from Presque
Isle to this city cost four thousand
dollars for rafting and towing, Of
which the tug bill was about one-half
The cost per thousand was thus about
66a cents.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-06-12

The Moss family are to give an en-
tertainment at the Opera House on
July Fourth. The troupe was here
some time ago and gave great satisfac-
ton. Their entertainment was very
pleasant.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-06-12

The rainy season commenced on the
fifteenth of May, and has thus lasted
four weeks up to last night. The to-
tai rainfall during that period was
TAI inches.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-06-12

The fish tug Isbell has averaged
lifts of about ten hundred pounds
during the past week. Her nets are
set at the big reef, at Sand Beach,
and at the Duck Islands.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-06-12

The tug Sumner found the shore
near North Point during the fog last
Monday night. She was pulled off
by the tug Ralph yesterday, being un-
injured.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-06-12

The Alma college base ball club
have notified the Mystics that they
would like to play game of base
ball in this city sometime between the
25th and 3Oth of this month.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-06-12

The steamer Metropolis has been
thoroughly rebuilt and is expected to
be placed on her regular route about
the Goth of this month. She has had
new deck beams aft, guards, deck,
main keelson, bilge keelsons, new
frames where needed, floor timbers,
ceiling, and been recaulked from the
keel up. The captain will be D. NJ
Pierce.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-06-12

E. R. Graves writes us requesting
that we will state that "the man lost
off the schooner Our Son was Aman-
dus Graves, of Marblehead Junction,
Ohio. He was "a years old, belong.
ed to Cleveland sailors union, and
was lost about 20 miles east of Stur-
geon Point, May 30th." Mr.. Graves
is at Tawas in search of the remains.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-06-12

George Moffat has successfully fin
ished the work of driving the logs out
of Hunt creek. The amount Of logs
brought down that stream is FIVE mil
lion feet.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-06-12

Commissioner ]. A. Case has let the
contract of clearing out Falls Creek
to Baptiste st. Charles. The work is
to be completed by November 10th.
The creek is in Maple Ridge and AL.
pena townships.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-06-12

A woman was looking for an officer
Sunday. She claimed that her hus-
band had left her and gone to live
with another woman, and had also
taken her children with him.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-06-12

Senator Harshaw, who was recent
ly visiting friends in Indiana, says it
was so cold there that fires we're need
ed in the houses and overcoats we're
necessary.