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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-11-14
ELkIHs AND THE cAsINEr.
The President Now Said to Nave
Cast Aside the Astute Politician.
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lSt Louis Globe-D -Democrat.l
Very positive assertions have been made
tnat Stephen B. Elkins is to be Secretary
Oh War. They have had the effect Of
prompting some inquiry into Mr.. Elkins's
career during the war. especially on the
part OF those who think that a Secretary
OF War should have a war record. When
Richard d. Thompson of Indiana, was
appointed Secretary of the Navy his much
respected wife is said to have remarked in
tone OF surprises "Why, Mr.. Thompson
cannot SWIM" From the inouIries made
u appears that something Of that kind Of
surprise might follow the appointment Of
MT. MI Elkins to be Secretary OF War. Mr..
ElKlns graduated from the Missouri State
University at Columbia, in 1860. the year
study OF law instead OF the science Of war I;
went 10 New Mexico and became an attor-
ney. In 1864 and 1865 he was q member Of
the territorial legislature Of New Mexico.
a nttie later he came to Congress two
terms as the Territorial delegate from
New Mexico. Mr.. Elkins was one Of the
lew young men living in Missouri during
the earlier period Of hostilities who did not
Join one army or the other. Some Of his
friends explain 1t on the ground that he is
OF Quaker descent. A Quaker at the head
OF the War Department would be interest
Ing. However, the latest story Is that the
President, after his usual deliDerarion, has
about decided not to request Mr.. Elkins TO
take the Cabinet vacancy. There seems to
be no room for doubt that the President at
one time thought quite favorably of the
idea OF inviting Mr.. Elkins. and asked sew
erai Intimate friends what they thought
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-11-14
FOR HOME AND COUNTRY.
MIss MiIlard's Eloquent Words on
Woman's Work,

Boston. November 13.-The big convep-
tion Of the National Woman's Christian
Temperance Union opened in fremont
Temple this morning. The hall was
crowded to overlooking and Park street
church was utilized to accommodate those
who could not obtain admission to tine
Temple. The scene was an inspiring one.
The Platform was adorned with crysanthe-
NUNS, palms and roses. American flags
abounded everywhere and the balconies
were mass of colored bunting. The open
ing hours we're chiefly devoted to routine
business.
Miss Willard called the convention to or
der and announced the hymn Of welcome
written for the occasion by Rev. DR.. Ran
Washington, ID. G. Miss Willard led In
responsive reading of the crusade psalm
followed by Mary Grant ICreamer, of New
Jersey, in powerful prayer for this and
other lands.
Miss Willard In her annual address paid
a glowing tribute to the individual and col
lective work of the members. "God," said
she, has helped us to build better than
we knew. II these women had their way,
and they intend to have 1t, the taint of al
cohol and nicotine would not be on any lip
or In any atmosphere on this globe; no
gambler could with impunity pursue his
vile vocation the haunts of shame that
are the zero mark of degradation would be
crusaded out Of existence before sundoWn
and the industrial status of woman would
be so independent that these recruiting
offices Of perdition would seek in va In for
victims. The saloonkeeper would become
In every state and nation, as, thank God,
he has already in so many, outcast, and
lshmaellre, social pariah on the face Of
the earth"
Following an eloquent account of the
magnitude and far reaching results of
woman's work In temperance. she said !,
so the good work goes on. The new tel
ritory Is pre-empted and woman's mighty
realm OF philanthropy encroaches each day
upon the empire of sin, disease and misery
that has so long existed that we thought. it
must endure forever. But there rem aims
an immense territory to be possessed. The
church Itself must have new crusade. 1t
must become the peoples home. its doors
OF gospel grace must stand open night and
day. it must not be huge locked 1p cube
OF masonry, with a dead atmosphere inside
during six days Of the week, for such can
not be the 10th century exponent Of the
church of Him who went about doing
good. We must draw the people to the
church by having something there for
them which will lead them up through the
material to the perception and love of
spiritual blessings"
The evening session opened with devo-
fional services. Three hundred children
OF the Loyal Temperance Union marched
into the hall and sang number of songs.
A. 4. Cary read letter Of regret from
Mayor Matthews and announced that a
similar letter had been received from
Governor Russell. but had been mislaid
Rev. DR.. George D. Lorimer made an ad-
dress of welcome and addresses were
made by Mrs. Mary A. Livermore, and
Mrs: Mary Clement Leavitt for the Worlds
w. 9. I. u, and Miss Frances Z. Griffin
Of Alabama, for the National w. c. T. III
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-11-14
NOT A SOLDIERS WORDS.
Atlanta Constitution on the Recent
Grand Army order.

ATLANTA, November 15.-The Atlanta
Constitution In explaining the evident
misapprehension under which General
Palmer, commander-in-chief of the Grand
Army, labors, as regards the conspicuous
display of Confederate flags on the occa-
sion of the unveiling OF the Grady monu-
ment, says editorially concerning his in
terView: "This is not the talk of a soldier.
1t is sectional and partisan all the way
though. There was no display OF Con-
federate flags, at the unveiling of the
Grady monument. If there had been such
display amorg the picturesque decorations
OF the occasion it would have been all
right, but nobody thought of 1t. A com
pany of Confederate veterans carried in
the procession war relic in the shape of a
tattered banner, under which they had
fought in a hundred battles. ALI genuine
soldiers understand the significance of
such an incident. This relic, or souvenir.
was regarded by old Confederates simply
as relic, reminder Of their heroism and
suffering in the past. Soldiers understand
this sort of thing and only politicians and
narrow-minded bigots misrepre sent it."
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-11-14
SIX HUNDRED THOUSAND STRONG
Would March the Combined Armies
of LaborIna Men.
The Knights and the Federation
May Bury the Hatchet.
Propositions for Peace Made by the
Toledo Convention.

Toledo, o., November 13.-The Knights
Of Labor convention spent this morning
discussing resolutions to settle the differ
erences between the Knights of Labor and
the American Federation Of Labor. They
finally adopted, 90 yeas to nays, these
resolutions. the most important work OF
the assembly so far. IL they are accepted
by the Federation over 100000 laboring
men will be united In organized labor as
semblies or unions. The propositions en-
braced in the resolutions are:
First-In future all Knights OF Labor work
Ing at trade or calling shall recognize and re
spect the working cards of all unions Of the
with the American Federation of Labor, or con-
nected with any labor organization, parties to
this agreement, when such unions and their
members shall in like manner recognize and
respect the working cards of such Knights Of
Labor.
Second-An labels, the property of the FEEDER
atsn Gr any body attached ed to IL or any labor
officially recognized and endorsed by the
Knights of Labor, and all Knights of Labor la
bells shall be officially recognized and indorsed
by the Federation and other parties to the
agreement,
Third-No suspended or expelled member of
any union in aftiliation with the Federation or
any other body party to this agreement, or In
arrears for dues or assessments, or in any
other way indebted to such union or 0rganiZa-
ton, shall be admitted to membership IN any
assembly Of Knights of Labor without the con-
sent OF such union or organization In writing.
In like manner no likeKnight OF Labor shall be
admitted to the membership or affiliated with
the Federation or any organizations parties
to.this agreement.
FOurth-The provisions here made shall be
promulgated as soon as practicable and go into
ELECT on and after January l, 1892; and 1t is
Resolved, That no local or other assembly of
Knights of Labor shall form an alliance or
shall refuse to enter into agreement as above
with this order.
This afternoon the assembly was in
secret session. 1t is said the secret work
was totally changed to prevent expelled
members from coming in. A proposition
to admit lawyers to membership in the
order was rejected.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-11-14
BUILDING BATTERIES.
The Work OF Defending Our Un-
protected Coast cities.

WASHINGTON, November 1.3- General
1. l.. Casey, the Chief of Engineers, in
charge Of the coast defence problem and
the river and harbor work, has made long
and interesting report, which will be sub
mitted to Congress in December.
The $1,970,000 appropriated in 1890 and
1891 has been used in furnishing emplace-
meEts for high-pOwer guns. The works
now under construction are barbette bat
terles, including those in which guns are
mounted on lifts, and mortar batteries. No
works which contemplate the use of iron
are now building, but concrete covered
with sand is used to shield armament and
guDners, and the disappearing principle of
mounting guns has generally been had In
view in designing batteries. The total
amount OF the appropriation asked of the
next Congress by the Chief Of Engineers is
So. ASS, 800, as against S1,22l 900 and $780,
600 of the two previous fortitication acts
for coast defences.
Five classmates at New York, two at
Boston and two at San Francisco have
been completed, and projects for case
mates at six other places, Portland, Phila-
delphia, Washington. Hampton Roads,
Charleston and San Francisco, have been
approved. These, with three additional
casemateS, will consume available funds,
and in order to carry out the plan for six
other auxiliary defences an estimate of
S2000O0 Is made.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-11-14
The Jewess was Carried by Port
land

On Fridays trip east Of steamer Cum
berland there was young woman passen-
ger who had gone long distance out Of
her intended way. says the Eastport SEN
tinel. She was a Russian Jewess. who
had but recently landed In New York: she
could not speak or understand word OF
English, which accounted for her being
carried by Portland, her destination, and
where her husband was tc have met her.
Upon the arrival Of the boat here Captain
Thompson and Agent Kilby deemed 1t best
for her to remain until the return trip Of
the steamer Monday. In the meantime 1t
had become apparent to the poor woman
that something was wrong and her inabili-
ty to understand the explanations Of the
officers was very pltiable to see. A place
was found for the wanderer at Mrs.
Smiths, near the wharf, and an endeavor
made TO explain and allay her tears, which
proved futile until she was taken to the
store of Mr.. Moses Kamins Ky, where, after
greeting in the language OF her native
land, warmly extending hospitable shell.
ter for the way-w0rn traveller, and an ex
planation of what was intended to be done
for her, both by her new found friends anC
the Steamship Company's officers, hel
tears were soon chased away by SMILES anC
happier heart than hers did not beat 10
the good town OF Eastport that night. Mr.,
Kaminsky and his good wife made the
woman as comfortable as could be and on
Monday bluff Captain Thompson again re-
ceived his charge on board the steamer
aud she was conveyed back to Portland.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-11-14
STRICKEN DO WIN.
Sudden Denth of a Well Known
RockIand Business Man.
Especial to the Press.l

RocKLAND. November 13.-George l..
Snow. one of Rockland's best known clti-
zens, died at his home In this city last night
from the result of a paralytie shock re-
ceived the previous day. The deceased
was born in 1928, the son of Larkin Snow.
He began the business OF limeburning In
1867, when he erected number OF patent
kilns. He was unfortunate In this busi-
ness and about fouryears ago removed to
Thcmaston, where he owns very valua-
Bile limestone quarry and another kiln.
When stricken, he was engaged In Iem0v-
Ing his household goods to Thomaston. He
never regained consciousness, with the ex-
ception Of a few brief moments. Mr.. Snow
was leading Greenbacker while that party
lasted. Later he transferred his affections
to the Peoples party. He was inclined to
Spiritualism In faith. he Is survived by a
widow. Mrs. Lucy A., daughter of the
late Isaac Snow. and five children. OF
these children, Edward S. aud Charles w.
Snow are engaged in an extensive fruit
business on Commercial street, Boston.
The deceased has two brothers, Edward and
Morton, also engaged in the same business
on North Market, Boston. The funeral
VIII take place Sunday afternoon,
Joseph Johnson.
Mr.. joseph johnson died In this city
Thursday. "Joe Johnson" as he was well
known and called himself, was the Oldest
living hackman In Portland. He came to
this city from Poland when a boy and
for more than half a century had driven
public carriages. He4drove his own pretty
pair of white mares from the Casco House,
hotel which stood about where the Casco
Bank now stands that was kept by f. NJ.
Thompson, of subsequent Glen House
fame. Later he drove for more than 20
years for Joshua Davis and r. l.. Libby
and latterly for the Falmouth House sum-
mer service.
Mr.. johnson was always favorite and
for long years some of the most influential
families In the city would have no other.
His life was model one and he command
ed the respect of all with whom lie came
In contact by gentlemanly demeanor. He
was the Nestor of the Portland hackmen,
having driven for upwards of so years.
Maj. Buck and Nat. Pool come next on the
roll for long continued public service. In
1874. upon the occasion of President James
K. Polk's visit to Portland Mr.. johnson
held the ribbons over his carriage wherever
he drove. A widow and son survive him.
He was member of the Citizens Mutual
Relief.
Capt. 3. s. MeritheW.
SEARsPoRT, November 13-Capt. BENZ.
S. Merithew, a retired and wealthy ship
master of Searsport, died Tuesday after
noon, aged SO years. He had commanded
m M In, DO.
stricken with paralysis ii years ago, soon
after retiring from sea, and had been con-
fined to the house until his death. He
leaves widow and one daughter, the wife
OF Capt. A. M, Ross Of the snip Henrietta,
now at Melbourne, Australia.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-11-14
PiTTSF.ELD ABLAZE.
Worstrire In the History of aMassa-
chusetts CitY.

PITTsFIELD, November 13.-The worst
fire this city has seen for years is now
raging in the city. 1t broke out at 11.3O in
the barns owned by the Abraham Burbank
estate and occupied by VIM. Mcdonald as
lively stable, situated near the American
House. The fire spread to the large
double wooden livery building of Samuel
Bridges. and to the wooden barn of M. f.
Calliham, the three story frame building
owned by the Burbank estate, occupied by
the Pittsfeld Steam Laundry, and thence
to the wooden barn Of G. g. Gamewell,
coal dealer, near bis brick block on Rail.
road street where it was stopped from go
ing west.
Later.-A brick wall saved the American
House, and the building occupied by the
steam laundry was only partly destroyed
The fire is now under control
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-11-14
GEN ERAL NEWS.

The Cheyenne (Wyo.) National Bank has
suspended, result OF the failure of the
San Diego. CAL, bank.
The Boston Globe hears that the trial Of
Almy, the murderer, has been postponed,
and that he will plead guilty.
A family of five, named Bethers, per-
ished In a fire which destroyed several
small houses In Columbus, o., early yes
terday morning.
The jury in the case of ex-Treasurer
woodruff OF Arkansas, accused Of appro-
priatlng state funds, was unable to agree
and was discharged.
Ii Is reported in Gloucester that New
foundland will tax herring exported In for
eign bottoms as a measure OF retaliation
against the United States tariff on herring
imported In other than American bottoms.
Joe Jefferson was driven yesterday at
Knoxville, Iowa, by his owner, A. l., Sar-
dy, against the four mile pacing record of
10 343. which he lowered to 1910.
Twelves thousand yearling salmon from
Green Lake, Maine, were released in a
stream near Rutland, VT, yesterday, by
the United States fish commissioner men.
Michigan health officers the other day
stopped Grand Trunk train and fumi-
gated the cars, in which smallpox patients
among lot OF emigrants, had ridden a
short time before.
A majority Of the creditors, both ln num-
Der and amount, has now confirmed the as
slgnment of Irving A. Evans q Co., of
Boston, to Messrs. Pope & Kendricken. A
meeting OF creditors will be called shortly,
when statement will be made.
The four churches at Chatham, N. j..
ana the par0chial school connected with
the Catholic church, and the one public
school In town are closed indefinitely, be-
cause OF the prevalence Of diphtheria.
Hon. w. Love, United States consul TO
pan salvador, says the government Of San
salvador Is very anxious for reciprocity
with the United States. and that encourag-
ing progress is being made in that direc-
tiOn. S~
1t Is learned at the Department of State
that there has been no correspondence
with the Italian government upon the sub
lect OF the killing of the Italians In New
orleans since last spring, and conse0uent
ly any statement that the United States
government has acknowledged liability for
tne AFFAIR and has agreed to paw an indem
nifty Is not borne out by the facts.
+. ID. Smith & Co., ship brokers, at II
and 10 William street, New YORK. made an
assignment Thursday to William w. Good
rlcn, With l6 preferences to creditors. The
preferences, which are mostly on account
~ louey borrowed and on deposit 10 tue
nanqs OF the hrm, approximate $4,000.
while the total Liabilities are over S3OO,OOO,
VIII assets nominaDy 100000. but which
VIII not realize anything like that figure.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-11-14
THE STATE.
HANCOCK COUNTY.

The first of the present month the Sulli-
van Granite Company OF West Sullivan
finished a contract for paving and curb
stone, aud paid off and discharged over 100
men. During the season this company
have manufa :tured $4,000 paving blocks,
curbstone. The company intend starting
up their works again In April unless con-
tracts are taken before that time.
Considerable property OF the Lamoine &
Mt. Desert Land Company is advertised at
sheriff's sale, on account Of a judgment In
favor Of John Shoenbar, Of Lamoine.
KNOX COUNTY.
But slight hopes are now entertained Of
the safety Of schooner Hattie NJ. Crowell,
which sailed from Long Cove, st. George,
October %, for New York, with carge of
paving belonging to Booth Bros. 1t Is be-
iieved that she foundered In the gale that
followed, and that all on board were lost
The Crowell hailed from Providence and
was commanded by Capt. 3. X. Chase.
The crew numbered seven men, all told, all
Massachusetts men or foreigners. The
cargo was insured.
PIsCATAQUIs COUNTY.
A. ID. Bumps, Of Milo, shot a very large
moose q few days ago near the Ten Mile
Shanty," north OF Katahdin Iron Works,
Bumps was standing in the doorway Of his
cabin when ne saw five large moose coming
downsthe mountain side with rush. AT
first he thought they intended to take pos
session. Singing out the foremost, huss
bull with towering antlers, he let driVe anu
brought him with the second shot.
WALDO COUNTY.
The Crosby Inn, at Belfast. has been
leased TO Messrs. ii. L. o. Wrlgnt anu "
w. Varney. Mr.. Varney IS from DoSton'
and is an experienced hosel man. MI;
Wright is from Rockland and mas Travelled
for a millinery house.
Miss Adele Mcdonald has been success
,uI IN her endeavor to obtain shelter for
tha Belfast doves during the coming win
ter. Mr.. Moses w. Rich, who lives ON
Main street near the post office, consented
10 have place built In tue loft Of his sta
bic. A flooring has been laid and every
convenience made for the comfort OF the
homeless birds. After the place has been
made ready the doves will be enticed to
their new quarters. Mr.. Rich is already
feeding aud housing q flock of about 70.
Last winter Mr.. Rich fed out thirteen
bushels Of corn to the birds. Miss Nc
Donald has also been successful In pecu.
MARY sense and has liberal amount Of
money
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-11-14
Non-PartIsan w. c. T.u.

The second annual convention Of theNon-
Partisan National W. Q. T. u, opened in
Brooklyn, N. Y, Tuesday. Nov. 10th. The
National President, Miss Z. j. Phinney of
Cleveland, Ohio, presided. Mrs. Walker
Of Minnesota and Mrs. Miller of Iowa
participated In the opening exercises. Miss
Mary +. Lathrop Of Denver. Colorado,
made the opening speech, which abounded
in sound, common sense, witticism and
eloquence. She is a bright, sprightly,
practical business woman Of rare ability.
Rev. Theo. L..Cuyler Of Brookly n spoke as
follows:
Il am heartily glad to extend the hand
OF honest welcome to this convention this
evening. Happy Is the city which thus
receives fresh Influence from good women.
We are all one on this question. We
should all be one, even II we work on diff
ferent lines. The subject Is too momentous
to admit OF dissensions. We cannot afford
to differ, we cannot allow dlsc0rd. We re-
cognize certain truths, and we work up to
these In unity Of spirit. Some Of the
greatest national efforts to break up this
liquor traffic have been made by parties
opposed in politics; the Maine law was
passed When a Democratic government
wasi In Office; the Vermont under the
teriest Wings. That In Ohio under the
Republicans. In the South, again, local
prohibition acts have been passed by the
Democrats. For this common object we
all desire to use all our powers. You do
not propose to base the work upon any
thing else than the subrOck CT total ab-
stinence. The great principle we aim at Is
entire abstinence. For this we work as
Christian American citizens. And, work
Ing In Gods power,we recognize the neces-
aitu 0f Tho rafOrnn
movement was born of Christian men and
baptized in the spirit Of Jesus Christ. We
work, and we shall win. Every Christian
woman should take her place upon your
platform. The potency of woman Is tre-
mendous. believe that this most
spread Throughout ali the land. Standing
as you do, besides the hearth and In the
home, all you need to do Is to educate the
country on the great question. l trus
that all you do In this city will tend to tn'
establishment Of the work.. have NJ
thought Of saying anything playful. IN.
of the torment Of this drink traffic ascend
eth day and night. And this organization
mas done more to pluck brands from the
burning than any other. Go into the
churches. 90 into the homes. Stir mp the
press, the pulpit, do all that lieth In you to
extend the effort. This cause, born Ia
America, will never die In America. Our
mountains will not form its monuments,
nor our caverns its graves. This flag will
yet float over a land delivered from the
greatest curse which affilcts humanity.
God bless you. Go on. You are young,
but not raw and green in temperance
labor. You love your children, your homes
and your God. May there be q baptism OF
the spirit for you, and may Brooklyn be
the better. as 1t will be the happier, for
your presence"
Mrs. Aldrich of Ohio then made brief
address. and the meeting was concluded
with singing and the benedictiOn.