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The Portland daily press., 1890-05-23
THE PRICE OF IVORY.
Stanley Says Every Pound Has Cost a
Human Life.

NEW YORK, May 22.-Scribner's Magazine
for June will contain long article by R. M.
Stanley, dealing with some Of the most in
teresting and exciting incidents of the ex-
pedition for the relief of Emin Pasha. Mr..
Stanley expresses admiration of Emip, say
ing that before his final deposition, Emin
had acquired an amount and quality of
power which he was disposed to put to use
full purpose. He had increased his store of
knowledge and was a model of tact and
civility, but he developed sentiment to de-
gree which made him incompetent to live up
to all his opportunities.
Referring to the treatment of the natives,
Mr. Stanley says the habit of regarding the
hfdsS be- tftefIy" sNppfesseu baf6reH-any
semblance of civilization can be seen among
them. After describing some slave raids, he
says there is only one remedy for these
wholesale devastations of African aborigines
and that is the solemn combination of Eng
land, Germany, France, Portugal, South and
East Africa, and the Congo State, against
the introduction of gunpowder into any
part of the continent, except for the use of
their own agents, soldiers and employees, or
seizing upon every tusk of ivory brought
out, as there is not single piece of ivory
which has been gained lawfully. Every
pound weight has cost the life of human
being.
The Portland daily press., 1890-05-23
NEWS FROM LANDS BEYOND THE SEA.
One Brutal Murder CommItted and
Plans Made for Another.
People Killed by Lightning While
Praying for Fair Weather.
Peasants Who Earned Seven Pence
a Day Shot as Rioters.

PARIS, May pa plot has been discover
ed to murder DIR. Herr, one Of the wealthiest
and most prominent residents Of the French
capital. 1t appears that the man who was
commissioned to assassinate him was paid
the sum Of $4,000 francs to commit the deed.
He disposed of the money for future use and
completed his preparations to commit the
murder, when he became eonscious-strieken
and warRed the doctor Of his danger.
The would-be assassin did not betray his
fellOw-conspirators, but it Is believed that
the plot is Of anti-Semltie origin, and that a
number of very prominent persons known to
be enemies Of the doctor, and jew haters on
principle, are involved in 1t.
The disclosure has created considerable
excitement, and the police are endeavoring
70 trace the conspiracy and arrest the plot
ters.
VIENNA, May 22.-The house Of Judge
kOrnes at Debreczin, Hungary, was entered
thieves were ransacking the various apart
ments when the Judge and his niece, a
young lady. aw0ke and confronted them.
The robbers fell upon the Judge and
hacked him t0 death with knives In the
presence Of the Mortified girl, after which
they seized aud bound her hand and foot
with ropes.
They then resumed their thieving opera
tons, piunderlng the house OF large guam
tity Of valuable property and made their es-
cape. The young lady Is In a critical cOndi-
ti0n from the fleets Of the shock and the vi
olence used In binding her.
The Portland daily press., 1890-05-23
RAILWAY MATTERS.
BOSTON & MAINE.


The Lowell stockholders will have the
pleasure of calling upon the Boston &
Maine to meet the Nashua Roads adverse
decision against them. as the third section Of
the Names lease of the Lowell states that
the Boston & Maine is to assume all the liza
bilities Of the Lowell. including suits at law,
etc. Inc Eastern sIOCAA4VaaSss ~---~ ~4~ssee
ulates themselves that the consolidation is
practically completed. or the decision of
S25O.00O would take per cent dividend
upon their s5,OoeOOO Of capital stock
The Boston & Maine transfer books will
be closed May "A to June Is for the purpose
of making list Of stock holders and issuing
the new stock. After June 16 all transfers
will be made at the Office of the American
Loan and Trust Company.
BUFFALO & PoRFLAstD RAILRoAD.
The Buffalo, Thousand Islands and Port
land Railroad is the corporate title Of new
road to run from Buffalo to Suspension
Bridge and Niagara Falls. The capital is
s5OOOOO, and the following are the New York
directors: Edwin Parsons, Charles Parsons,
Clarence t. Day, Charles Parsons, Jr., JOS
eph A. Sawyer, Edwin Parsons, third, Chas.
G. Burnham, William T. German, George
Parsons.
YORK BEACH RAILROAD.
Some time ago road was built from Ports
mouth to York Beach, In which the Boston
& Maine Railroad owns large interest 1t
has been a successful road, paying dividends.
A proposition was lately made to the Boston
& Maine to extend the road 70 miles to
Ognquit, and thence - miles to the Wells
Beach station on the western division Of the
Boston & Maine. Yesterday committee Of
Boston & Maine directors viewed the pro-
posed extension to consider the feasibility
Of the plan and whether they should report
favorably to the road.
The Portland daily press., 1890-05-23
CONCERT AT DEERING
A Good Job for the Salem.

Luques & Moody. of Biddeford, have
made contract for the season with the tow
boat Salem of Portland to take all their coal
schooners up the Saco river. On account of
the current, position of their pier, depth of
water, etc..it is necessary for their schooners
to lie bows down the stream while unload
ing. AS there is no chance to swing vessel
around near the wharf, the schooners have
to be towed up river stern first, into posi-
tion. The feat was accomplished for the
second time on the schooner Eagle of Waldo
bOro yesterday noon, and the captain of the
Portland tug handled his boat in manner
that showed he knew his business. He tow
ed the schooner up to the spindle as usual'
cast off and then waited while the current
swung her around so that her bows pointed
down river. He then turned the tug in her
own length, made fast to the schooner and
sent her straight into position beside the
wharf The maneuvers were watched with
interest by many upon the bridge and
The Portland daily press., 1890-05-23
LOOKING BACKWARD.
An Iowa w. c. T. U. In Trouble Re.
cause Miss Willard Reads 1t.
NEW YORK, May 22.-A Times's special
from Des Moines, Iowa. dated yesterday.

NEW YORK, May GA Times's special
from Des Moines, Iowa, dated yesterday.
says:
At the annual meeting today of the Women's
Christian Temperance Union Of Black Hawk
county, Prof. Wright Of the Iowa State Normal
School, in delivering the opening address, charg-
ed Miss Frances Z. Willard with teaching social
ism and anarchism.
At the close of his address lady in the audi
ence arose and challenged the gentleman to pre-
duce proof of one sentence or one word in
which Miss Willard advocated the doctrines
named.
Prof. Wright replied that she recommended the
reading OF Bellamy's Looking Backward" at the
national convention last fall, whereupOn his an
tagonist answered.: 'If that is disgrace, the
LADY had excellent company in Prof. Swing Dr.
Thomas ard other intellectual lights the country
over" after which followed a general combat Of
words.
Mrs. Mary Hyman, district president, declared
that she had rather have j. Ellen Fosters old
gown stuffed with straw at the head of the Wom-
ans Christian Temperance Union of Iowa than
that any other woman should take her place.
clergyman replied that she had figured as
woman OF straw at the head of that society long
enough
The convention then declared itself non-par-
tisan.
Mrs. Mary F. Robinson, the lady who answered
Prof. Wright, in letter says: "Permit me to say
that the woman of straw has been with you,
while the woman herself has spent most OF her
time acting as president OF the Iowa Woman's
license candidates in New York state for high
license money"
The rupture in this organization in Iowa is
quite pronounced
The Portland daily press., 1890-05-23
PRICE ss YEAR In ADVANCE, WHEN NOT PAID IN ADVANCE S.

the Varsity eight to row an exhibition race
with the Dirigo eight of Portland. In the
afternoon the athletic sports take place at
the Fair Grounds.
On Wednesday forenoon the College nine
are to play an exhibition game with the Pre-
sumpscots. The Ivy exercises In the after
noon in Memorial Hall and the Ivy hop in
part of the programme. The Salem Cadet
Band will furnish music for the occasion.
On May 30th, the Varsity eight are TO
race the Boston Athletic Association eight.
The course is two mile straight away on the
Charles River. The B. A. A. crew Is COM
posed OF old college oarsmen and B0wdoin
will have to work to win. Some talk has
been made of admitting the Shawmuts into
this race, but while Bowdoin Is perfectly
willing to let them, it is not for her to say
whether or not they shall enter.
The Portland daily press., 1890-05-23
THE PRESBYTERIAN FAITH.
New Workers Doubtful as TO How
Many Favor Revision.

SYRACUSE, N. Y, May 22.-At today's
session of the Presbyterian General Confer
ence DR.. Patton. chairman of the committee
for canvassing the answers of the presby-
teries on revision, read his report which
showed that 1873 desired revision and 6S did
not. The others declined to answer. DR..
McCracken made the affirmative 1876 and 67
negative. including Albany and Sacramento
in the affirmative list instead of in the mega
tive. This is a very important point as the
classification of these two decides whether
two-thirds desire revision. DR.. McCracken
offered resolutions providing for the forma-
ton of committee to report on all desired
changes in the confession of faith to the
next assembly. He said that in all synods,
except five, there was a strong balance of
opinion in favor of revision. The committee
on church union recommended the continu-
ance of negotiation with the Episcopal and
other denominations for closer relation and
cooperation between them.
The Portland daily press., 1890-05-23
ON BALL FIELD AND RACE TRACK.
Portland Ball Players Add to Their
List of victories.
News of the Trotters In Training on
the State Fair Track.
John HaInes Expects To Do Great
Things with Nelson.

Yesterday afternoon witnessed an excit-
ing game of base ball: on the Portland
grounds, between the Portlands and Lewis
tons. Play was called at 2.45 p. M, and
from the start to the finish good ball was
played. Heavy hitting was wanting on both
sides. the Portlands slightly excelling. Ma
roney. the new pitcher, pitched Jan excellent
game. only four clean singles being made off
his delivery. He was we'll supported by
Webster. Woodbury. and McGovern played
great ball, taking everything that came
within their reach, without an error. The
double play by Carr and Pennell of the
Lewistons was neatly executed, while the
fielding of Donahue at third was perfect.
Hassett umpired the game. This is the score
in detail
The Portland daily press., 1890-05-23

The Street COMMITTEES.

Yesterday the committee on streets visited
Long and Peaks islands. They inspected
the street on Long Island built by Mr..
Chase the past season. and will accept It,
They viewed the way for a proposed sixty
foot street on Peaks, to run from Trefethen's
landing up the ridge. and then to swing to
the left some 200 feet over on the back side
Of the island. This street is prayed for by
Mr.. Bennett and others, and is intended to
reach the aquarium Mr.. Bennett proposes to
build. The plank sidewalk asked for the
committee may recommend, not In its en-
tirety as prayed for, but in places. The
committee as a whole did more good solid
walking yesterday than any time since last
summer.
The Clark street bridge was visited. IL
will require complete replanking. Some u.s.
900 feet of planking will have to be used at
cost Of about $500.
The Portland daily press., 1890-05-23
Once a Nuisance Always a Nuisance

NEVADA, Iowa. May 22.-Judge Hindman
of the District Court, in his charge to the
grand jury Yesterday took the ground that
notwithstanding the late decision of the Uni
ted States Supreme Court, no person has
of intoxicating liquors Of any kind, either in
the original package or not it was the
sworn duty of the jurors to report to the
court by indictment any person charged with
keeping any such place without regard to
where such liquor came from. He main
tanned that interstate commerce has nothing
to do with the question and that the KEEPING
of place for the sale of liquor is a nuisance
no matter how it was dealt out.
The Portland daily press., 1890-05-23
vestibuIe Car Patents,

BOSTON, May ga suit in equity was
commenced yesterday in the United States
Circuit Court here in the name of Henry
Walter Webb, trustee for the Wagner Pal.
ace Car Company, against the Pullman Pal
England Railroad Company for an iniunc.
tion to restrain the joint use by the defend.
ants on the New York & New England road
of Pullman cars containing improvements in
car platforms patented by Philip Hen and
yielding platforms" patented by Clinton
Browning. The infringing platforms and
buffers enter into tbe construction of ali
Pullman vestibule cars now running.
The Portland daily press., 1890-05-23
Kept the Procaads.

MAIDEN, Mass, May 22.-Herman Null
Ter, who has been driving team for o. j.
Haynes, baker Of this city, was today ar
rested, charged with embezzlement. Haynes
claims that Muller at different times collect
ed bills and kept the proceeds amounting to
S240
The Portland daily press., 1890-05-23
Grand Lodge K. Of p.

In the list of officers elected at the meeting
Of the Grand Lodge, Knights of Pythias, the
names Of E. G. Milliken, Grand Master Of
the Exchequer, aud Wesley g. Smith, Grand
Keeper of Records and Seals, we're accident
tally omitted.
When the Grand Lodge adjourned yester-
day they adjourned to meet on the third
Wednesday in May, 1891, at Pythian Hall.
Portland, at 10 a. m., instead of 23O p. M,
as formerly,
The Portland daily press., 1890-05-23
STOLE ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS.
Safe Blown In a Mill In Fairfield
Wednesday Night.
Especial TO the Press.1


FAIRFIELD, May 22.-During Wednesday
night burglars entered the grist mill on the
island in this village, blew off the door Of
the safe with charge of dynamite and ran
sacked the private papers of the proprietor,
Mr.. F. j. Savage. The cash-draw. contain
ing 800, was emptied, but nothing else is
missing. The party or parties must have
been familiar with the mill as they entered
underneath and were obliged to walk an
eight-inch plank 10 inches under water in
order to reach the trap-door which they
forced open. As the whole basement of the
mill is afloat it does not seem possible that
a stranger could have found his way about
the turnsi and angles on sin
gle plank deep under the running. waters.
The explosion was distinctly heard, but as
all was quiet Immediately no attention was
paid to It.
HARTLAND, May 22.-Smith & Shaw's
safe was blown open Tuesday night, and
about $72 taken from it in silver. There is
no clue as yet to who the operators were.
The Portland daily press., 1890-05-23
River and Harbor improvements

WASHINGTON, May 22.-The House today,
went into committee of the whole on the
river and harbor bill. Mr.. Henderson of IL
linois, chairman of the committee on rivers
and harbors, explained the provisions of the
bill. He believed that no money that went
out OF the treasury was so mach in the inter.
est OF the people as the money expended in
the Improvement Of rivers and harbors.
Every dollar expended in removing obstruc-
tions in rivers and impediments in harbors
was expended in behalf of the people. If
this government was constituted for any
wise purpose whatever, it was constituted
for the purpose of looking to the interest of
the people.
Mr.. Blanchard of Louisiana spoke in favor
of the principle of river and harbor bills,
contending that they did more to solve the
problem Of cheap transportation than all the
Interstate commerce bills that could be
passed. The fact that great and disastrous
Hood had recently occurred in the lower val
ley of the Mississippi river, was sufficient
excuse for calling the attention of the House
to the requirements of that stream. That
great destruction. of property, and often to
the destruction of human life. 1t was time
that Congress should be waking up to the
idea that something should be done to har-
ness its waters.
After further debate, the committee rose,
and Mr.. Quinn of New York introduced a
Dill reducing to one cent an ounce, or frac-
tion thereof, the postage on drop letters in
cltleS OF lOO,VOO lnnaDltantS or over.
The Pension List.
WASHINGTON, May 22.-Pensions have
been granted to the following Maine peo-
pie:
ORIGINAL.
Nathaniel Hill, East Brownfeld.
Daniel W. Abbott, Kingfeld.
INCREASE.
Zebulon B. Blithen, North Auburn.
Chas. B. Hammond, Stetson.
John +. Montgomery, Bangor.
John Hurd, Blaine.
Thomas YOuland, Lisbon Centre.
Philip Badger, North Bradford.
New Maine Postmasters.
WASHINGTON, May 22.-The following
fourth class postmasters were appointed to-
day for Maine:
A. K. Phpps, Plantation No. IA.
Q. H. Foster. Stetson.
d. Kmball, West Mount Vernon.
Seanen in American Trade.
The Portland daily press., 1890-05-23
win ereak up the order,

BUFFALO, May Ell Is feared the action
of the Rochester convention in eliminating
the anti-strike clause from the constitution
of the Order of Railway Conductors is likely
to disintegrate that organization. The Ho-
boken division has surrendered its charter
and the New Haven division withdrew its
delegate. An eastern delegate is quoted as
saying that the action would certainly result
in the withdrawal of large majority, if not
all, the New England, New Jersey and Penn
sylvania divisions from the order and the
formation of a new organization on strictly
non-strilSing basis,
The Portland daily press., 1890-05-23
Annual Social Gathering.

Last evening the twelfth annual social
gathering Of the members and friends Of the
Gospel Mission was held. 1t was truly an
occasion long to be remembered. There
were present seven Of the original members
that helped to form the Mission twelve years
ago in Mechanics building, and the interest
manifested by them at that time has been
quekened as years pass on. A bountifuI
supper was provided by the ladies, aud after
doing ample justice to 1t the time was passed
in pleasant amusements. This evening the
anniversary concert will be given and Prof.
Frank Taylor, the blind vocal and instru-
mental soloist will be present and assist.
The Portland daily press., 1890-05-23
WHILE PRAYING IN CHURCH
Four Persors Killed and Four Made
Sind by lightning.

BERLIN, May 22.-The village of st.
Mahlen, near Hildeshein, has been recently
visited by severe hail storms, which have
done great deal Of damage. Today the
people gathered in the church to pray for a
cessation Of the storms. While the services
were in progress thunder storm came up,
and the church was struck by lightning.
Four persons were instantly killed, 20 injur-
ed and four rendered completely blind. The
people were panic stricken, and In the rush
for the doors two children were crushed to
death
The Portland daily press., 1890-05-23

Mr.. +. +. Sears, blacksmith, lives at NO. 90
Tying street, Portland. Has taken less than one
bottle of Danas Sarsaparilla for Cattarrh, Bilious
ness and Costiveness, and is being rapidly cured.
No headache, and feels like new man.
Go and see these people. They live in Portland
not South America. One bottle of Dana's is
worth more than a dozen of any other. GUAR
ANTEED to CURE or monsy REFUNDED. Try q
bottle qloaU.
my22 d2w
The Portland daily press., 1890-05-23
Labor Questions before soIons.

Boston, May 22-The Senate this after
noon refused third reading to the House
bill reducing FRONT sixty to ffty-eight per
week the hours of labor of minors and
women employed in manufacturing and me-
chanlcal establishments. The bill providing
niclpal and state employment was ordered
TO Its third reading, with an amendment pro-
viding that 1t shall apply to cities and towns
adopting 1t by popular vote
The Portland daily press., 1890-05-23
PORTLAND. MAINE FRIDAY MORNING. MA,

the peninsula. and in my opinion will result in
President Diaz demanding an explanation from
the state department, and probably demand
from the Mexican government that the conspira-
tors be punished.
A. K. Coney, the Mexican consul general
in this city, says on the subject of the Lower
California filibusters:
There is no fear of the flbusterers attaining
their object, either by peaceful or warlike means
do not believe that the cordial feelings existing
between the United States and Mexico, promoted
largely through the efforts and by the wisdom of
President DiaZ, can in any way be interfered
with, through the efforts Of half a dozen adven-
turers whose sole object is to make money while
their dupes suffer-
The Portland daily press., 1890-05-23

lngs within the limits of the county. Purse $50
ulv1oed, mile heats, best three in five to harness.
M0 2'wI.three3year-old stations, mares and
geidlngs within the limits OF the county. Purse
$40, OWNED, best two In three. is
Green Horse Race-For horses within the eoun.
" that never trotted for money. Purse $26, di
uided, best two In three to harness.
mile heats, best three In Eve to harness.
2S7 Class.Purse sl00; open TO al horses that
ESQ Class-Purse 100; open to horses that
have never beaten 2.50, mile heats, best three In
five to harness. divided.
800 class-Purse 500; open to!all horses hav-
ing never beaten three minutes, mile heats, best
three in five to harness, divided.
All tr0tting to be according to National
Rules.
Tennis Tournaments.
There will probably be Portland Club
tournament held the last Of June on their
grounds In Portland, and state tournament
at the same place. the first of September.
Notes.
The victorious Colby nine, winners of the
college championship. on their return from
Brunswick Wednesday evening, were met
by 100 students, from Waterville, at Angus
ia, and a general jolliication followed The
boys called on Governor Burleigh and were
addressed by him.
The Splendids challenge the Cathedral
Stars. through Mascot Mcneil, to game of
ball Memorial Day, at 2 o'clock, on the Reed
grounds.
Preparations are being made for the OPEN
ing game of ball at Rockland, Memorial
Day, with the Warren nine. The grounds
have not been fit to practice on until recent
ly, but they are now being put in good shape
and the nine are practicing regularly. Hand
some new uniforms will be worn in the open
ing game.
The Portland daily press., 1890-05-23
No Criminal Charge,

PHILADELPHIA, May 22.-Despite the Sc
we're examination to which the Committee Of
depositors of the Bank of America put
George f. Work, Cashier Dugan and Paying
Teller Hengershermer yesterday it was
stated today by lawyer interested on be.
half of the depositors that not an admission
be sustained against any officials of the sus-
pended bank. The absence of Senator John
]. MacFarland, president of the American
Life Insurance Company, who has been
missed from his usual resorts during tie
past few day., is exciting comment: Suit
pleas by the Eastern National Bank against
MacFarland on promissory note for $25
00n
The Portland daily press., 1890-05-23
Gave himself up.

GLOUCESTER, Mass, May 22.--Allen W.
Baker walked into the police station this
morning and gave himself up to the authori-
ties, saying, 81 am an embezzler." Baker is
eynnpg clerk for Daniel. Allen q Son, fish
here some years ago from Manchester, and
was said to be worth S30,O00 The amount
stated to have been taken from the Messrs
Allen is 5000. Unsuccessful stock specul A.
tion Is the cause of his downfall.
Baker had a power of attorney to sign the
firms checks. 1t is learned this evening
that the matter will be compromised without
the Intervention of the courts. Baker is a
family connection of the firm.