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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-06-05
HOME MISSIONS.
Congregatlonallsts In Great Num-
bers In Convention at Saratoga.

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N. Y, June 4-The
Gath anniversary of the American Home
Missionary Society has brought together
from every part of the United States The
sessions are presided over by Rev. Julius 81.
Seelye, DID,, LID.
A summary of the reports makes an inter-
esting exhibit The missionary laborers
number 1879, of whom 452 were appointed
during the year, and they are employed in 45
land states, AL /; Middle states, 121; Southern
states, 55; Northwestern states, 90; Pacific
coast, 1866; Western states and territories,
1001. The aggregate of missionary labor
performed is 1924 years. Seven missionaries
have been in commission as pastors, and ISL
have preached in foreign languages. Sunday
school and Bible class pupils aggregate
about 142, 900. The organization OF 311 new
schools is reported, and the number under
the special care of missionaries Is 2,282. Over
10000 persons have been added to the
churches; 1874 churches have been organized
in connection with the labors of the mis-
sienaries during the year, and 56 have as
sumed the entire support OF their own gospel
ordinances; 169 houses of worship have been
completed, and 21 are in course OF erection;
172 materially repaired or improved and the
building of many others begun. Nine chap
els have been built, and &C. parsonages pro-
vided.
During the Ga years the receipts in cash
have been $13. 348, ,S44 !; receipts in family sup
plies. 1,797, ,49S; years of labor performed,
"A, ,432; added to the aided churches, 376,961 !;
churches organized, 5,409; reached self-sup-
port, 2,607.
This afternoon the following officers were
elected: President, Rev. Julius 81. Seelye,
DID,, LID, of Massachusetts; vice presi-
dents, Rev. James 81. Fairchild, DID,, Of
Ohio, Hon. Nelson Dingley of Maine, Hon.
Jos. r. Hawley of Connecticut, Rev. Ed
Andrew L. Stone, DID, of California, Rev.
Edward P. Goodwin, d. D., of Illinois, Rev.
James G. Merrill. ID, of Maine. bon.
Austin Abbott of New York, Hon. Chas. /.
Walker Of Michigan, Rev. Zachary Eddy,
DID,. of Michigan
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FRANCE DECLARES WAR WITH ENGLAND
So, at Leas-, Say indignant New
foundland Editors.
French ProclamatIons Read to Sub
Jscts OF the oueen,
And the Guns on n. m. s. Pelican
Remained Silent.

HALIFAX, June 4-Newfoundland papers,
received by steamer Miranda tonight. are
filed with fierce articles on the st. George
Bay outrage. One Of them says:
at is a fact that an armed body Of
French marines went in their boats to
a place In the harbor Of Sandy Point where
nets of Newfoundland fishermen were
set, and under the very guns Of the British
gunboat Pelican ordered them taken out OF
the water. This was a forclble invasion by
foreign power Of the maritime jurisdiction
of Great Britain and Newfoundland, yet 1t
was Iacquiesced In by the commander OF
the British man-of-war Having usurped
our maritime Jurisdiction, the French pro-
ceeded to assert on behalf Of their nation,
territorial Jurisdiction in Newfoundland and
again enforced their unrighteous claim by
force of arms. A French officer, fully
armed. came on shore at Sandy
Point and read to the assembled British citi-
zens notice commanding them to take up
their nets. Even this more impudent out
rage failed to stir the blood Of the British
naval officers 10 resistance. Each one OF
these acts Of violence constitutes, as we be-
lleve, such contempt and invasion OF British
dominion over the soil or waters OF New
foundland as amounted to a declaration OF
war. There can be no doubt that this was
deliberately planned attempt on the part OF
France to fO,ce the admission from Great
Britain Of tie right Of sovereignty In the
French rep lie to a certain portion OF the
waters and l-riitOry Of Newfoundland. No
other motive lban this could influence them
to take the treasures they adopted. They
will not even pretend that their step was
taken in order to procure to their people In
terrupted fishing waters for there was not
French fisherman within 20 miles 0f the
scene Of the outrage"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-06-05
WOMEN IN COUNCIL.
Meeting of the Christian Unions of
Knox and Lincoln Counties.

THoMAsToN, June 4.-The convention of
the W. G. I. U. of Knox and Lincoln
counties was held today, with Mrs. L. NJ. N.
Stevens of Portland in the chair. A half
hour praise service preceded the business
meeting. The members entered into the
work with great interest. Affecting prayers
were offered for the success of prohibition.
State President Stevens delivered a very fine
address to the different unions. Ex-Presi-
dent Mrs Daggett Of Lincoln county was
present. Mrs. Barsto = OF Rockland was
nominated for county superintendent Mrs.
M. T. lathrap of Michigan, who is termed
the ST. Mary of Christian temperance work,
spoke eloquently to a large delegation.
Flower mission day was appointed for Sun
day, June 90, when Mrs. Lathrop will prob
ably speak to the convicts at the Maine
state prison. At the close of the session Mrs.
Stevens spoke about the work, calling it the
greatest and purest crusade ever undertaken
BY women. Mrs Lathrap spoke in Union
Hall in the evening.
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Blame the Both Sides.

A drummer who travels for Boston groc-
cry concern says that he sees in Maine some
of the sharpest tricks that are practiced any
where on his route. He gives the following
as specimen
A farmers wife hustled into, a store in
Washington county the other day, and went
for the proprietor with
"Mr. B. l bought six pou nds of sugar
here last week. and when / got it home l
found a stone weighing two pounds in the
package"
"Yes, ma'am."
"Can you explain the swin1le, sir?"
81 think can" was the pr,1prietor's reply
when l weighed your eight pounds Of but
ter, week before last, | foun a two-ponnd
pebble in the jar, ana when weighed your
sugar the stone must have Tipped into the
scales, somehow. We are bo th growing old,
ma'a.n, and am sorry to say that our eye
sight isn't to pe trusted. VIII 1t can 1 do for
you today. ma'am?"
For moment the woman. gazed at the
tradesman over her brass.bol Iud spectacles.
Then she recollected herself and remarked
that she had cozen eggs which she wished
TO exchange for hooks and cyl es.
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ressman Springer Renoml-
nafad
Malna unIversaIIsts.

BANGOR, June 1.-The morning session OF
the state Uniyersalist convention was called
to order at 10 o'clock by President Harris.
Prayer was offered by Rev. W. r. French OF
Turner. A motion was adopted to change
the constitution so as to include the Mari
time Provinces, provided the consent thereto
of the United States convention is received.
1t was recommended that an appeal be made
10 the Universaist churches of the state to
increase the present permanent fund to the
sum of $4,000 A resolution instructing the
executive committee to appoint a clergyman
to act as state missionary was followed by
an animated discussion over the matter. In
the report read by the secretary concerning
extra funds received 1t was found that 50
out Of So churches in the state having pas
tors had paid their annual quotas, amount
ing to $1,000. After discussion, resolution
to raise a permanent missionary fund OF
$4,000 was unanimously adopted.
The morning meetings, at 3 and o'clock,
were largely attended and enthusiastic oveI
the work In hand.
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GEN ERAL NEWS,

Mackerel are reported in great numbers
ON the Nova Scotia coast.
Schooner Diadem Of Thomaston, Me-. is
ashore on the spit near Bug light, at Hull.
Mass.
Michael Sumner, general merchant and
miller of New Prague, Mimi. has made an
assignment. Liabilities $4,000; assets.
$4,000.
The Standard Oil Company has purchased
the Forest Oil Company for $1,O00,OOO and
promise TO take the remaining 100000 stock
at above par.
James Murphy. an engineer on the Read
ing railroad, was killed in his engine Tues-
day night his head having struck water
plug at Janney station. His face was terri
bly, battered.
During a terrific storm Monday night at
Glenwood, Ia, the chimney of the Institute
for feeble-minded children was blown down
and crashed through the roof killing two and
injuring SIX of the inmates.
Congressman Bayne after being unani-
mously renominated in the 23rd Pennsyl-
vania district, declined to accept. He would
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THURSDAY

not have entered the contest had not. fight
been bee ina made against him by some persons in
his district.
ois nenitentiary. who received word few
davs AGO that Ills sentence had been COM
muted and that he would be free next Octo-
good fortune oscar Neebe,, the Anarchist.
His excessive joy undoubtedly produced
heart disease.
A Bismarck. N. D., special says the efforts
to secnre a charter for the Louisiana lottery
in North Dakota are being renewed with
great energy. The State Is swarming with
agents Of The lottery and it is said that
5000. 600 viii be expended with view to
Securing the election of a governor and legis-
Iature favorable to the scheme.
Russell B. Harrison is reported, in The
New York Star, to have said to disap-
pointed applicant for a small foreign ap-
pointment: "You had the luckiest escape of
your life. If you had gone over there you
would have lost your grip in this country and
would have spent most OF your time lodging
impecunious Americans. There is, to my
mind, nothing worse for a young man than
to go into exile in one OF those dead Conti-
mental towns"
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A GOOD TINE COMING.
When Ballot Box StuffnR Will Cease
MIR. McDuffie Seated.

MIR. Mcpuffie Seated.
WASHINGTON, June Am the House TO-
day, Mr.. Morrill, of Kansas, reported the
disagreement of the conference committee
on the Senate dependent pension bill. The
House insisted on its amendments. provi ing
a service pension, and further conference
was ordered. The House then proceeded to
the further consideration of the Alabama
contested election case of McDuffie against
Furpin. Mr.. Wilson of Missouri, in advo-
eating the claims of the contestee said this
case was intended to pave the way for fed
eral election law. The verdict in this case
would stain the record of the House for all
time. 1t was monument which would stand
forever of the greatest injustice wrought on
this floor since the foundation of the govern
ment.
Mr.. Turpin spoke briefly in bis own behalf
and Mr.. ROWell of Illinois, summed up the
case Of the contestants. He said the time
was coming when all over the United States
1t would be as much crime to stuff ballot
box or falsify returns as to commit felony.
The time was at hand when it would no
longer be decoration to honor that a man
was fruitful in resources to falsify returns
He said the committee on elections had done
its duty faithfully and had found the district
honeycombed with fraud. An act of justice
was about to be done in reversing wrong
perpetuated in a district where certificates
of election were obtained by the counters,
not by vote of the people.
The first vote was taken on the minority
esolution, declaring ITnrpin elected, and it
was rejected-yeas, ia; nays, 130 The ma
jority resolution seating McDuffie, was
agreed to-yeas, 100; nays, 113. Mr.. McDuf-
fie appeared at the bar of the House and
took the oath of office.
Mr.. Mckinley of Ohio, presented resolu-
tion directing the enrolling clerk to enroll in
the customs administrative bill what is
known as the Senate amendment no. 81 in re-
gard to the abandonment of goods to the un-
derwriters and salvors. Although no opposi-
tion to the correction was made, the Demo-
Gratis carrying out their programme of max
ing the administrative bill test measure as
to the power of the Speaker to count a quo
rum, were unwilling to give even a taeit as
sent to any feature of the bill. They there
from voting. The resolution was agreed to-
yeas, 1877; nays, 8, the Speaker counting
quorum. The House at 4.05 adjourned.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-06-05
FOURTEEN DEAD and EIGHT DYING.
A Car Flying Before the Wind Car
rled News of Disaster.
Not a House in Bradshaw, Neb., Es-
capped the hurricane.
Underwood, Ia, All but EneuIfed by
a Great Cloud Burst.

LINCOLN. Neb., June 4.-The State Jour-
nal party returned from the scene Of the tor
nado at Bradshaw, in York county, this eve
ming. Bradshaw is town of 500 population
situated on the Nebraska railway, GO miles
west of Lincoln. The storm struck at $50
Tuesday evening, coming from the south
west The roar of the whirlwind was the
first notice the terrified people received. 1t
struck the town fairly, and not building
escaped. In the extreme western part of
the town few houses were left with SEM
blance of their former appearance, but with
out windows and doors. their contents being
scattered broadcast over the prairie. The
railroad station was crushed into kindling
wood. All the cars on the track, excepting
one, were blown off and wrecked One load
ed with stock was blown along the track
without leaving the rails, to York, nine
miles away. Telegraph lines were prOstrat-
ed. When the car arrived at York, it was
feared some disaster had occurred. A mes
senger went up the track at midnight and
returned with news of the disaster. The
fire bells were rung, and in a short time
large numbers of people were on the way to
give assistance. AT the same time special
train left Lincoln with physicians and other
relief. The Russian settlement near the
| town was struck, and the report Is that nine
persons were killed there. The doctors say
| that in all ii are dead, mortally wounded,
and perhaps q hurt more or less seriously.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-06-05
MAINE NEWS FROM WASHINGTON.
The Contest for the Place OF the Late
Superintendent VIM. n. BigeIow.
Two New catling Guns for Maine
Soldiers to Practice with.
Republicans In Caucus-The Fortlfi.
cations Bill Passed.
Especial to the Press.1


WASHINGTON, June 4.-Miss Aurora l..
Coburn of Brunswick. Me-, has been appoint
ed to clerkship in the census Office.
Adjutant General Sprague of Maine, is
here on business relating to the militia. He
has secured for the use of the Maine soldiers
two new improved Gatling guns to replace
the one destroyed by the Lewiston fire. He
has also obtained some clothing for the
troops.
Rufus E. Graves, chief clerk of the New
England railway mail service, is here. The
contest between him and Ryan for Bigelow's
place is growing warm. Graves is supported
by Speaker Reed and Messrs. Boutelle,
Dingley and Milliken, and also by the New
Hampshire Senators and Congressman. A
portion and perhaps all of the Vermont dele
cation will be for Graves. OF the Maine
Senators. Mr.. Hale is for Ryan, while
Mr.. Frye will probably be for Graves. Ryan
has an apparent advantage by being in the
line of promotion. but Graves's superb rec
ord and administrative ability gives him
good chance.
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General Manager.
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Railroad Officers Elected.

PoRTsMogTH n h. several SS9e fa conpoTstons ssn
odrtroiiad oa .no nv tbe Boston h Maine Railroad
SSas held today for the purpose OF organizing.
The directors Of the Portsmouth, Great Falls
& Conway Railroad made the following
cboice. President, Samuel g. Lawrence,
Medford; vice president, Frank Jones, Ports
mouth treasurer, Edward Lesley, Boston;
clerk. Walter Haekett, Portsmouth, The
Portland, SacO & Portsmouth Railroad
elected as clerk, +. X. Barrett Of Portland.
The Wolfboro Railroad elected John Q. Pea
yey Of Wolfboro, and other officers the same
as the Portsmouth, Great Falls h Conway.
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The Big Celebration.

The committee of the city government on
the Fourth of July celebration held a meet
ing last night. The subcommittee report
ed gratifying progress in the preparations
which have now reached a stage when 10
will soon be possible for the committee to
arrange the programme. The sub-commit-
tee on fire works reported that they were In
doubt whether the marine exhibition which
has been proposed or a display on shore
would be more acceptable to the public. 1t
was decided that the general committee
should Join with the subcommittee In an en-
deayOr 10 learn what people want so that
the exhibition may be Of the kind desired by
the greatest number
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-06-05
Will New York Allow IL?

NEW YORK, June A Washington spe-
cial says that a number OF ex-COnfederate
officers who were present at the unveiling OF
the Lee statue at Richmond, while discuss
ing the tardiness in the building of the mon
ument In New York 10 General Grant, agreed
in case the necessary amount Is not raised
by September l, 10 secure subscriptions for
Southern men. One Of the leaders in the
movement Is now resident Of New. ork.
He will start the subscription with S20OOO.
A number OF other well known southern
men agreed to subscribe, and In lew MIN
utes $4,000 were pledged.
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WATERvILLE BOOMING.
Merchants Day, an Exposition and
Merchants Dinner.

WATERvILLE, June 4.-The board of
trade held an enthusiastic meeting this eve
ming. Communications were read from Of
ficIals of the Maine Central and Somerset
railroads assuring largely reduced rates for
a series of merchant days. 1t is proposed to
have special rates into Wateryille every
Wednesday of the year. The excursion
from surrounding towns the last Of June
was discussed. 1t was decided to have
merchants and manufacturers exposition
in the fall This will be held in the skating
rink and an additional building will be erect
ed adjoining. There will be exhibits by the
merchants and also by the various manufac-
turing industries. Every inducement will
be held out to attract crowds. The board of
trade will have a banquet at the Elmwood in
about two weeks.
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Captain Baker for Congress.

AUGUSTA, June 4.-The third district con-
yention was held here today Hon. Charles
gress, S. S. Brown Withdrawing Captain
Baker is q prominent Waldo county man.
He served through the Rebellion and has
since been treasurer of the county, sheriff
aud mayor Of Belfast. He Is member Of
the Democratic state committee.
Owing to irregularities in calling the con-
vention, no nomination was made here today
for congressman from the second district.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-06-05
CASE BALL.
Came Today.

The Tufts College team is Oil a. tour
through Maine and have been engaged to
play the Portland boys, and will arrive here
at 1901 p. m. today. The team is, without
doubt, one of the best teams that the Port
land team will be obliged to meet during the
season. The Portland team will be the
strongest that Portland can furnish. Ruby
and Flavin will be the battery. Sweeney
and Cotter, late of New York State, will
cover short stop and first base for the home
team. These four men, with Woodbury.,
MeGovern. McAndrews, Webster and Dru-
ry, will make team hard to beat. Ladies
free to the grounds and grand stand.
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sssssS sgss eddins 90
last evening at the brides residence, corner
OF Pearl and Lincoln streets. The contract
ing parties were Lucretla, daughter OF Mr..
and Mrs. James E. Walker, and Mr.. Ansel
M. SpoffOrd. Rev. DR.. A. X. p. Small, as
sisted by Rev. j. NJ. Lowden. performed the
marriage ceremony. The bride was charm
ingly attlred in white India silk with beau
tiful corsage bouquet of pearl roses. The
bride was the recipient OF many beautiful
presents, among the most noticeable being a
silver service from Carter Bros, cut glass
lemonade set from Mrs. II. l.. Morse and
family and an etching from DIR. Ferd Of
Philadelphia The happy couple will take a
wedding trip to New York and up the Hud-
son, returning by way of Montreal.
MARsH-DENNETT
A very pretty wedding took place last
night at the residence Of Mr. I. NJ. bennett,
90 Boyd street. when his daughter Lizzie
May, was united in marriage to Mr.. Fred S.
Marsh. The ceremony was performed by the
Rev. A. II. Wright in the presence Of only
the immediate friends OF the family. The
presents were numerous and useful Among
them was a silver service from "The Boys"
and a check from Rufus Deering & Co., pic
lures, etc. The young couple will reside at
243 Bracket street. They have the best
wishes Of hosts OF friends for future happi-
ness.
TAYLoR-RANDALL.
The residence Of Mr.. John Randall OF the
Randall, McAlllster Company on the East.
ern Promenade, presented an animated
scene yesterday. The parlors were beauti-
fully decorated with flowers. At II o'clock
occurred the marriage Of his daughter. Miss
Maude H., and VIM. N. Taylor, travelling
salesman for Loring. Short & Harmon. A
large number Of relatives aud friends were
present. The ceremony was performed by
Rev. A. II. Wright, in spacious bay win
dow, under a canopy Of flowers. Four little
girls, attlred in pure white, acted as attend
ants. The bride was In travelling dress. A
wedding breakfast was served after which
the young couple left for Bar Harbor.
TURNER-PARKER.
Mr. William Turner, formerly Of this city,
but now Of Deering, and Miss Fannie Park
err Of DecIing. were united in marriage Tues
day evening. at the residence Of the brides
parents in Deering. There was a large at
tendance of relatives and friends. The pres
ents we're very pretty. The young couple
| will live In Deering.
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In Behalf of the Negro.

LAKE MoHoNK, N. Y. June 4.-The Mo-
honk Negro Conference was opened with a
brief address by Mr.. A. K. Smiley, the pro-
prietor of the Mohonk Lake Mountain
House. The following officers were elected:
President, ex-President r. B. Hayes; secre-
tary, Rev. A. 81. Bradford. DID, Montclair,
N. j.; assistant secretaries, Geo. P. Whittel-
sey, Washington, Mrs. Isabel G. Barrows,
Boston treasurer. l: z; Warner. MD New
opening address.
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Weather Observations.

The following are the United States Signal
Service observations for yesterday. June
4th, taken at p. M, 10Th meridian time
the observations for each station being given
In this order: Temperature. direction of the
wind, state of the weather:
aBoston, $50. N. cloudy; New York. 500,
NV. cloudy; Philadelphia, 500, SW,
eloudesS SdCg Washington ash ct So, $, cloud
SW, cloudless; Cleveland. 82O, SW. cloud
less; Detroit, 0So, SW. cloudless; Chicago.
800, SW, partly cloudy; st. Paul, 62O. NE
rain; Duluth. 5O', NE, cloudy; st. Vim.
cent, 640, NE. cloudy; Bismarck, $40.
NE, rain; jacksonville, 72o, S, cloudless.