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Portland Yacht club.

A special meeting Of the Portland Yacht
Club was held Saturday evening last
The date Of the anniversary was changed
from Saturday evening, April Goth, to Tues
day evening. April Goth.
The death Of ex-Commodore John p.
Thomas was announced and Commodore
Bray and ex-COmmodores A. NJ. Smith and
William Senter were appointed to represent
the club at the funeral services this after
noon.
1t was voted to drape the club room for 80
days, and Messrs. j. Hall Boyd, George ID.
Rand and John A. Emery were appointed
committee to present at the April meeting Of
the club suitable resolutions.
Mr. Thomas was one of the original mem
bers Of the club. He was vice-commodore
from 1873 to 1876, and was the third eommo-
dore OF the club, succeeding Abiel NJ. Smith
In 1876, and serving until July, 1879
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HIGH STREET CHURCH,

At High street :church last evening, Rev.
George A. Hood of Newton, Mass, gave an
interesting lecture on the "Churches on the
Frontier" Mr.. Hood began his work in the
West seventeen years ago, in the State Of
Minnesota, which was then called the far
West and told the hardships of the mission
airy at that time He based his lecture prin-
cipally upon the church work and the sacri-
fees Of the people to build the churches In
the new and growing ties. He is now en-
gagged in explaining to the people Of the East
how the work is carried on, and appealing to
the people for help for the American Congre-
gational Union, society organized to aid in
building houses of worship aud homes for
ministers. The work done by this Union is
similar to that done by the six home mission
airy societies, and in their work they are often
brought together. A society can receive aid
from the gnion on condition that church is
needed and the people have done all they
could toward buying the land and building
the house. The aid is given by grant or
loan. About $50 churches have been aided
and kept alive in this way. He spoke of the
discouragements Of the missionaries at the
total failure their work on account of
having to NEE IN school houses and even in
the woods. his is what the Union is trying
to remedy by building suitable churches with
loaned money, the Union taking mortgage
for safety in case of failure. The failure so
far among the churches is only about three
per cent of those helped. There are twice as
many continually waiting as can be aided.
There are three funds for people to subscribe
to first, general fund from which grants
ate made; second, perpetual loan fund for
church building for which no interest is
charged, branch of which is called me
mortal loan fund for churches erected In
memory OF deceased friends; third. par
s0nage loan fund.
wILLIsT0N CHURCH.
Rev. DIR. Tucker Of Andover Seminary
supplied the pulpit of this church yesterday.
The preacher announced as his text the 3rd
and 4th verses of the 18th chapter of Genesis.
The altar and the tent, he said, were the
permanent and transient elements in
Abrams life, His going down into Egypt
was the occasion Of the great sin Of his life.
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SAILORS AND FIRgMEN.
Local Branch Of the AnsIgamated
Union Formed Yesterday.

Some twenty-five sailors and fremen met
at Labor Union Hall yesterday aftern oon
for the purpose Of considering the advisable
ity Of forming a union to affiliate with the
International Amalgamated Sailors and
Firemen's Union. The organizing committee
of the Portland Central Labor Union were
present and placed the subject of organiza-
tion before those present. MarS Conrant.
chairman of the committee, presided and
made the following address:
Gentlemen Of the Briny Deep:
The time has arrived when the burden
carriers Of the ocean claim their own, and
show to all that they are capable OF organ
izing and bettering their condition. The in
calculable blessings secured by thousands of
workers by their adherance to the princi-
Piles of trades unionism should convince you
that Il Q tyrancal. oppressive rule OF ship
owners and others over the seafaring com
munity In the past has been due TO the un-
organized and Isolated condition Of the sea-
farers alone. Having your own welfare at
heart and believing it possible to better your
condition socially and financially, the organ
iZation known as the International Sailors
and Firemen's Union was formed so that
combined action may enable you 10 better
successfully against all future encroach-
ments of capitalists, on your rights and In
dividual liberties. Ihave been told from a
reliable source that for many years the life
of the seafarer was looked upon as naught,
by shipOwpers. Vessels have proceeded to
sea time after time in wholly unseaworthy
condition. Thousands of lives have been
needlessly lost through inhuman practices,
known as undermanning, overlooking, ETC.,
while the cry of widows and orphans created
by commercial greed and the rush after .per-
sonal aggrandizement has rent the air. and
enlisted public sympathy In your behalf only
for a short time.
Mr.. Courant, continuing, spoke Of the
power Of the order to redress wrong and
better the condition Of its members.
The meeting adjourned after all those
present signed their names for the purpose
Of forming a local branch. The
committee are determined to organize
union and will call another meeting Of the
seafaring men. Within few days the CON-
mittee have received information that the
sailors boarding house proprletors speak
discouragingly of the formation of a union.
Notwithstanding the Portland Central Labor
Union intends to have local branch in Port
land
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PROMISED THE FIRST EMPEROR
The Iron Chan celIor's Reason for
Retaining orfIce.

BERLIN, March 23-The Berlin papers, re-
ferring to the North German Gazett's reve-
latiOn regarding the causes Of Bismarck's
resignation, condemn the statements as un-
edifying to unlocking ma tions. The Vossisch
Zeitung repeats the story that Bismarck rose
from bed to answer the Emperor's demand
for an explanation of the interview with
Windthorst. Bismarck, it is said, insisting
that he should not be controlled, told the
Emperor he was quite ready to resign if his
retention of office was irksome, and that he
only retained it to fulfil promise TO Emper-
or William l. The Hamburger Nachrichten
declares Bismarck was deeply affected and
expected to the last the Emperor would ask
him to reconsider his resignation.
1t Is said that Emperor William has pri-
vately intimated to King Humbert and EN-
peror Francis Joseph that there will be no
change in German policy as regards the
triple alliance.
LONDON, March 23-The Standards Ber-
lin despatch says; "It is reported that
Bismarck has accepted the colonel general
ship and declined the dukedom and the offer
to extend his salary and official residence,
declaring it is not in harmony with his
principles to accept grant in view of the
increasing burdens of the taxpayers. Herr
Won Radowitz declined to succeed Count Her
bert Bismarck"
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GENERAL EWS.

The opera house block at Fairfield, Ia,
burned yesterday; loss $4,000.
The Chicago base ball nine detected the
Bro0klyns 10 to IA, at st. Augustine, Fla,
Saturday.
The National Base Ball League will consist
of eight clubs, Washington and Indianapolis
dropping out.
A destructive storm passed over Edgenon,
S. c., Saturday. Several houses were blown
down. A negro was killed.
The jury In the Flsck case in New York
have returned a verdict of guilty against the
defendants to the charge Of conspiracy.
There is in circulation in New York, a
ten cent piece, dated 1877, made OF German
silver and silver plated. 1t is a hard coun-
terfeit to detect.
1t is reported that the trainmen and yard
men of the railroads centering In st: Louis
will soon demand an eight hour day and
strike If they do not gee 1t.
Dentists in Boston are talking OF callinS
on the Governor to remove the officers Of the
board of registration In dentistry who grant
ed Isaac Sawtelle certificate.
At Pierre. S. D., there have been unearthed
10 skeletons. Six are probably those OF a
scouting party which was lost many years
ago. The others are the bones OF Indians.
Charles Emory Smith, the new minister to
Russia, was rendered dinner Dy trlends IN
were Warner Miller, Charles A. Dana and
Gen. Thomas S. Joiner
David Stevenson, father Of Mrs. Birchell,
wife of the supposed murderer Of Benwell,
arrived at New York Saturday. lie believes
his daughter is innocent OF any connectlon
with the murder and says she was duped by
Birchell.
There is no trace of William E. McPher.
son, the missing treasurer of Canton, Mass
His townsmen think that worry over his ac.
counts may have affected his mind, but will
not believe that the apparent shortage in his
accounts is the result of dishonesty.
DIR. r. Il. Baynes is at present probably
the oldest living resident OF Roekland. He
was born of Quaker parents in MiddleseS
county, England, iu 1885, and is therefore 9,
years old. Since the death of his wife he ha:
lived alone. leading sort of hermit's life.
He is a strict vegetarian, has not eaten meat
with the single exception Of fowl for over Al
years, and has never been addicted to the use
of tobacco tea or coffee.
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April In American History.

To the Editor Of the Press:
Each month in the calendar has numerous
important historical events that cluster
about 1t. Each one has enough Of flaming
history attached to its name to make i an
interesting study. but among them April has
an important record. being freighted with
history fraught with joy and sadness for the
thoughtful.
Thomas Jefferson, framer Of the decara-
ti0n of indepence, was born April I'd, 1743.
The battle Of Lexington was fought April
10, 1775; Washington was inaugurated April
30th, 1889; Connecticut received its charter,
April 10th, 1862; Louisiana was admitted TO
the Union April Sth, 1871 President Harrison
died April 4th. 1S4l; John Tyler was inaug-
urated April 9th, 1o41 the rebellion began at
Fort Sumter April 18TH, 1861; President Lin
coins call for 1900 volunteers was three
days later; New Orleans surrendered April
25th, 1862; Lee surrendered to Grant at APP
pomatox April 9th, 1865; Gen. Grant was
born April q, 1922.
These are the dates Of the more important
events connected with American history and
transpiring In April, and while of course
they are but smattering Of the whole, they
are enough to call to mind large portion OF
our history as a nation, and to emphasize the
fact that April is famous month OF history
A u REEn
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Somerset county offenders.


SKowHEGAN, March 22.-The grand jury
reported today nine indictments: Violation
of the prohibitory law, 4; keeping gambling
house, /; assault L; cruelty to animals, /
burglary, 1; malicious mischief, 1.
Fell 80 Feet and Died.
OLDTowN, March 22.-James Mullen, fore
man of w. W. Browns numbering crew, was
found this morning unconscious on the ice
under the Milford railroad bridge. He
fell 80 feet last night and died soon after be-
ing found.
For Alternating a WIfe's Affection.
LEWISTON, March 22.-Yesterday Sheriff
Lamb of Auburn served writ on Walter 5.
Mayo, a member of the finn of Gay, Wood
man g. Co., sworn out by Philip Morrison, a
well-known and respected dealer in fruit and
confectionery in Auburn. Morrison claims
that Mayo has alienaated his wife's affec-
tions. and brings suit for $4,000 damages.
Mayo furnishs ed bonds.
The Knox & Lincoln.
BATH, March 22.-The meeting at Damar-
scotia today of the representatives of the
cities and towns interested to consider the
offer of 100000 for the Knox & Lincoln
railroad voted not to accept the offer. A
committee chosen to fix a price recommend
ed that an offer to dispose of the Knox &
Lincoln for 81, GOO, 900 in four per cent bonds
be communicated to Levi c. Wade.
The Ice Boom.
AUGUSTA, March 22-The Journal today
publishes figures giving the exact amount OF
ice housed by the different companies along
the Kennebec.
The total amount of ice put up at this
time is 1862 800 tons, including all that is
either stacked or housed. The tables in
clude all the prominent houses on the river
and large majority of the stacks and with
the few stacks that may possibly be omitted
the total will easily foot up over 100000
tons. The season for ice. is about finished and
ice men say that it will probably be impos-
sible to cut more than week longer.
The Knickerbocker Ice Company are by
far the heaviest packers. having housed dur
ing the present season 100000 tons at their
different houses along the river. Next come
Morse & Co., and Russell & Co., and the
Great Falls and Independence Companies.
The Clark q Chaplin Ice Company of Port
doinham.
Winthrop Affairs.
WINTHROP, March 22.-The North Turner
willow works will probably not locate here,
the negotiations having failed. The Board
of Trade is discussing several village i'm
pr0vements.
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ANALYzINc a DOGS BRAIN.
n tho Animal was Not Mad a Law
suit Will Follow.

DANvERs, March pa novel suit for
damages is threatened to be brought against
the town on claims which will prove of pub
lie interest. Some seven days ago a valua-
BILE Newfoundland dog owned by Oliver
Roberts. proprietor of the Devereux farm,
was killed by local policeman because a
complaint had been made by some sceptical
person that the canine was mad. The ami
NAL was of mammoth frame and very fat,
and on TIE day Of his death wandered from
home in search Of his master, who had gone
to the "Plains," some two miles away. The
day being quite warm he got tired out by a
lot of boys who chased him until at last he
laid down and painted heavily.
The dog was seen by some one who in
formed an officer, and he at once despatched
the animal with bullet, which appears to
have satisfied the clamor of few that the
community was once more exempt from hy-
drophobia.
When the Roberts family learned of the
fate of their dog they felt very badly. and at
once consulted a lawyer. Mr.. Roberts
claims that the dog was perfectly docile, and
was kept as a watch dog. The lawyer ad-
vised them, however, to obtain evidence that
the dog was not mad. For one link in the
chain of evidence the brains of the dog have
been forwarded to an expert for analysis,
and IL the nervous substance is pronounced
normal a suit for damages will be brought.
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Local Weather Report.

PORTLAND, Me-. March %, 1880.
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CouIdn't CetIn.

Early yesterday morning family ON Lin
coin street were awakened by a loud shaking
and pounding at their front door. On asking
what was wanted the person on the outside
with dow of unintelligibls language de
manded admission, and by his actions 1t
seemed as though he would gain ii. The
man Of the house dressed himself and went
out the back door, and going around to the
front of the house, tried to get the stranger
away, but the man persisted, and the gen.
tleman had lively time when he tried force
Tor the man fought like tiger. The gentle
man saw the man was almost crazy drunk,
and mad mistaken his house. and out OF pity
carried him home, but he wishes it under
stood he won't do IL II 1t happens again, as
he was nearly worsted i'm the Amir
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GEN. ScHENcK DEAD.
Close Of a Brilliant Career In Civ
- NJ. .fItraru arraaxo

Close of a Brilliant Career In Civil
AMI MILITARY arrairS.
WASHINGTON, March 23.-General Robert
G. Schenck, United States Minister to Eng
land under President Grant, died of pneu-
monia this evening. at his residence in this
city. He was so years old. Gen. Schenck
was born in Franklin, o., October 4, 1909.
He graduated sfrom Miami University in
1927. After spending three additional years
at the college, he studied law with Thomas
Corwin. He served two years in the state
legislature. and was elected to Congress as
Wing. serving from 1S43 until 1851. Presi-
dent Fillmore then sent him to Brazil as mir
lister plenipotentiary. While serving in this
capacity, he distinguished himself as di-
plomat by taking a conspicuous part In the
negotiation OF treaties with Paraguay, Uru-
quay and the Argentine Republic. After
two years in Brazil, he returned to Ohio. but
took no part in politics. When the civil war
broke out, he offered his services to the gov
ernment, and was commissioned brigadler
general by President Lincoln May 18th, 1861.
He served with his brigade in the first battle
OF Bull Run, and in West Virginia. under
Gen. Rosecrans, did some brilliant fighting
zen. fremont entrusted him with the COM
mand tof division. While leading the
first division Of Franz Siegers corps at the
SoSS~ VA Duii Iluus tulo liSub
was shattered by musket
ball, incapacitating him for service for
some time. In September, 1862, he was pro-
NOTED to be major general, and in December
OF that year took command of the Middle
Department and the eigh corps at Baltimore.
He rendered effective service in the Gettys-
burg campaign. Gen. Schenck was nominated
for Congress against the noted anti-war
Democrat, Vallandigham, and, though the
district was Democratic, he carried the cleo
tion. Resigning his post in the army, he
took his seat in the House of Representatives
December !, 1868. He was immed ately made
chairman of the committee on military affairs.
lie was reelected to the two succeeding Con-
crosses, and took leading part in the pro-
ceedings In the House. During his last term
he was chairman of the ways and means
committee and leader of the House, sue.
ceedlng Thaddeus Stevens in command of
the republican party. He was minister to
England in 1870 and in 1871 was made one of
the Alabama claims commissioners, retain
Ing his last office five years, when he resigned
Since that time, he has made his home in
this city, where he was a warm fayorite. He
took no active part in politics here. Three
daughters survive him. Gen. Schenck will
be buried at Dayton, Ohio. On account of
diphtheretc complications in his case, the
funeral will be strictly private.
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SPECIAL GUARDS WATCHING BIRCHELL.
The Alleged Murderer of Benwel
Still Takes Life Easy.
Revolver VS.. Knife, With Revolver a
Winner, In Connecticut.
kemmler Told That He Must Be Ex.
ecuted by Electricity.

WOODSTOCK, n. B, March 23.-Birchell,
accused Of the murder of the young English
man. Benwell, continues to enjoy life in Jail.
Special guards were appointed today, and
will sit in the corridor in front of Birchalps
cell and keep constant watch over him. Yes
terday afternoon an instrument was regis
tered here by which Pickthall deeds all his
property to his wife. The document was
witnessed by William Frazer Oyerton, ex-
press agent, at Tucson, Arizona, and execut,
ed by Thomas III. Borton, notary public, Of
the same place. The document tranfers
Pickthall's land and property to his wife,
who will now be in position to dispose of
the same and meet whatever liabilities he
has. No letter accompanied the papers. and
not a word to explain the cause of Pick
thalPs disappearance. his reasons for stay
ing away, or his intentions for the future.
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MaIne historical Society.

At the sessions Of the Maine Historical
Society, to be held at their library In this
city on Thursday afternoon and evening
next. the following papers will be read;
The Influence Of the Transmission OF News ON
Public Events; by Edward II. Elwell a.,
TIE Small Family in Mainsi By Lauriston W.
Small. - , s...,1a
The Ancient Provinces OF Maine ana oasa0a-
hoe by Parker NJ. keeu. -. ,. =. ,,,.,,,,. -.
some OF the Aeadians and Iheir Eafiy hi''"'''
by Joseph Williamson. - - r,-ss,t.r
Leaves from the Ancient History % D'0'0''
Maine; by Charles X. Allen, -, ,,at.tto,s i,rus
The Abnakis and Their EthnlC ~ ia,,.,s ~
trated by drawings and imPiemeh1'' y JANUS
Baxter.
The public are cordially invited to attead
both sessions. Mr.. Baxter's lecture VIII be-
given in the evening in Baxter Hall, at
O'Clock.
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the utterauce Of half truth which is some
times worse in its results than an absolute
lie, and although Abram became rich, yet
his deceit was the occasion of his return to
Bethel and to his altar, which he had before
erected, which was the place Of the recovery
Of his spiritual life.
DR.. Tucker then spoke most eloquently OF
the "Real Significance of the Altar In Every
Mans Life" What shall we say OF the man
who has no altar In his hearth He may
doubt but IL Is far higher and n0bler ex-
perience to have some certainty of faith.
The place of the altar In ones heart Is the
place where we get the true measurement Of
life. Man may 60 to his altar with his temp
tation and find there God in His Son and
spirit, ready to give light and help from His
throne. The place Of the altar Is the place Of
recovery, when no other place can hold his
soul, there he may find the sunshine Of Gods
face and the eternal calm of His heart.
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the use of intoxicating liquors?" Mr.. In
gersoll replied: with the exception of one
officer, who was tried by court martial and
discharged, can say that there is no officer
now on the Enterprise ever saw or knew
to be under the influence of liquor"
The officers, In his opinion, were in accord
with their commander. The men were con-
fined in strait jackets by order Of McCalla,
Walker was gagged and other men were tied
up by McCalla's orders. He did not know
that men had been confined in the coal bunk
ers.
Several witnesses testified that Coal
HEAVIER Kearney, VINO made complaint
against Lieutenant Iugersoll, was not be be-
lieved under oath.
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Secretary Proctor has issued an official or
der with reference to the death of General
CROOK, recounting his valorous deeds and or
dering the flags half-masted at ali military
posts. thirteen minute guns to be fired the
day after the receipt of the order, and the
days.
Mr.: Blair has introduced a second educa-
tional bill in the Senate, and it has been re-
ferred.
The Senate has passed the bill appropriat-
ing $300,000 for public building in San Die
go, Cal.
The House has passed the Senate bill for
the erection Of public building at New
London, Conn.,, with an amendment reducing
the limit of cost from $4,000 to $4,000 A
bill was passed authorizing the Secretary of
the Interior to negotiate for the sale to the
United States of the Western part of the
Crow Indian reservation in Montana.
B. l.. FOwle has been appointed postmast-
er at Boyd Lake, Me-, and Martha w. Lor-
ing at Norridgewock.
Gen. Nelson A. Miles is named as posi-
BILE successor of Gen, Crook
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CITY REPORTS.
cn4 SOLICITOR.


City Solicitor Coombs reports the follow.
Ing cases entrusted TO his care during the
year:
Mercantile Trust Company vs.. Portland & Og-
densburg Railroad ct ais. Dismissed.
Weston +. Milliken ct ais. vs.. Portland & Og-
denSburg Railroad Company. Dismissed.
Lincoln National Bank ct al. vs.. CITY Of Port
land. Decided substantially In favor Of the city
James Mel Leod vs.. Granville ClOyes. Com.
promised and dismissed.
party.
City Of Portland vs. City of sacO. Pauper case.
Settled.
sity Of Portland VS. James Bryson. Continued
for judgment.
Hannah L. Thompson vs.. City Of Portland. To
be reported to the full court probably, without
trial.
The following new cases were begun.
Neal Dow vs.. City Of Portland. Bill In eqnity
Dismissed without costs.
Portland q Rochester Railroad. appel ant vs.
City of Portland. Two cases OF appeal from
award Of damages in laying out LOngfelow ave
nue. aud WaShburn avenue. No action yet
Laken.