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CHRISTIAN ENpEAvoR.
Programme for tho maine state un-
Ion at Saco.

The executive committee Of the Maine
State Union Y. p. 5. G. f., announce that the
| fifth annual conference will meet at the Con
gregational church in Saco on Wednesday
and Thursday. August 26 and q. 1891. Thi.
will be the programme;
WEDNESDAY.
10 a. m.-Opening exercises-Invocatlon meet
ing. Leader, Rev. j. b. Carruthers, Saeo.
I0.30-Addresses OF welcome, Rev G. ID. b.
ford. response by President OF the State Union.
I1-Reports OF State and District Secretaries.
:, I.So1Conyention Sermon Rev. J. T. Beckley,
12-AppoIntment Of committees and other busi-
ness
Up m.-Deyotional service.
2lo-Address, Christian Endeav0r" l. No
tive, Rev. A +. DunneIls, Bath; 2. Work, Rev. u.
D: Lindsay. Bangor; 3. Prophesy, Rev. LIS. Bean.
s.15-MissIOnary address. Rev. 1. G. Barnes,
3.45-Echoes from the wide field, Rev. Law
renee renee. Phelps, President Of the Massachusetts
4.PsstOI's hour, conducted by Rev. Chas Har-
butt, Bridgton.
7.-Seryice of song.
7.3o-Paper: "MIsic. its persuasive power and
Importance in our work. !" Il. w. Davis Bangor.
7.45-Greetings from kindred societies and
their relationship to the Y. p. s. O. e.; Sunday
ton; Z. NJ. q. A., i. (. Mcdonald. % General e See
retary Portland; Kings Daughters. Ella Robin
,s.15-1ddress, "Bible Study" Rev. A. Z. Win
ship, Boston.
THURSDAY.
G;30a m.-Consecration meeting. Leader,
1. b. Mower, kennebunkp0rt.
9-Reports Of committees and election of ofic-
ers.
9.15--Address. "Ndaine for Christ" Rev. A. t.
Dunn, DID,, Waterville.
9.45-Dlscusslon. "society at Work. 1. Look
ont Committee. a. The Scope Of Committees
WORK." Emily w. Mllliken, Augusta; b. "How TO
organize the Work." Flora h. Berry, Portland; |;
c, Methods Of WORK." Alice NJ Buchanan, Ban.
gor; 2. Prayer meeting committee. a, "Value of
Expression" b. III. Winslow, Sac0; b, "Prepara-
tion for Meetings." Q. K. Leach, Portland; C.,
work in the Meetings" Jennie Hale, Castine /;
3. Social Committee. a, Goods Plan OF Society,""
ii. w. Rowe, Bangor;b, "How to Manage So
eial" A. w. Puddington, Portland; c, "H0w So
Gals can be made to lead people to Christ" Grace
4. Washburne, Brewer.
1l-Address, "Junior Societies." Rev. w. w.
Sleeper, Stonenam, Mass.
minutes.
$50 p, m.--Devotional service. Leader, Rev. L.
4. WOODWARD, Portland.
2-"Christian Endeavor and Temperance" DIR.
w. 5. Thompson, Hall0well.
2.20-"Christian EndeavOr and Sabbath Obser-
vance" Rev. w. q. Robinson, Portland.
2.40 -"ChriStian Endeavor and Citizenship.
hey. y. nj. Frost, Portland.
S-"Chrlstian Endeayor and Education" Rev.
A. W. small, Pm. D.. Colby University.
retary Baer.
7.30-Address by j. w. Baker.
S.SO-Fareweil meeting.
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Mixed Blessing and Calamity

CHICAGO, August 12.-Reports from va
rious parts Of this state indicate that storms
Of wind and rain prevailed yesterday after
noon. At Decatur several buildings were
blown down and church steeple blown Off.
Barns were struck by lightning and burned.
The rains were distributed through the state
and greatly benefited growing crops endan-
gered by the prolonged drouth.
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EVERYBODY WAS PLEASED AT AUGUSTA.
the Horses Were Fast and the
Judges Meant Business.
Everybody Was Pleased at Rochester
Where a Record was Broken.
Today at Augusta IL Is Probable
Everybody viii Be Pleased.

AUGUSTA. August 12-The races this
afternoon were complete success. The
track was in perfect condition and there
was large attendance. Pompilly Of Lew
lston was starter. There was fast time In
the 2.35 class, in the second heat, Volunteer,
driven by Scribner. finishing in 2 301. The
2.50 class was hard fought all through. The
2.35 class. with nine starters. was hot race.
In the 229 class but two heats were trotted.
Isaac Pompilly, Lewiston; g. W. Bishop,
New York and Thomas McAloon, Bangor,
were the judges. s. S. Lancaster Of Angus
ia, was clerk. and r. w. Black of Augusta
marshal. The crowd was well satisfied The
races Thursday will be remarkable. The
purses aggregate s1O5O and there are many
entries The same judges will officiate. The
races are the 2.29 class. 2.50 class and 2.32
class, and big free free-for-all OF noted
horses, including Willie, Jack Spratt and
Others The judges strictly enforced the
rules today. flning five drivers for violations.
The summaries:
ESQ cLAss-PURsE 800.
Miss Twombiy, M L. Noyes Auburn.2 8 8
Black Harry, br G, W. IF. Walker, Au-
Le.lssd. & q. F. Dwinai, Mechanic
Longway, s. E. @. Edwards. Water
WIG ..ss'..s....4 .
Nellie ID, br m, Carroll Thompson, Can
tOn.. ........s...........s..s..o 3 a
Time-2431s, I'll, 2,43, 2.431a.
235 PAcING-PURsE $780,.
Almont Patchen, BIS, @. Z. Pickering,
Volunteer,b z, A. M. Savage, ,Lewston.2 L L
jim Matt, b z. Chas. Milliken, gusta9 8 d
Stanley b z, Frank Stanley, Dixfeld.. "a 3 2 2
Q. M. p, br z, c. NJ. Phillips, Farfield..1 2 d
Ben Darr g. Piper Page, Damaris-
Lady Ross, G, Charles Dunton, Fair
uelu... ............s.........b D o
Lucky, m, ii. NJ. Twombly, Auburn..7 8
Young Matchmaker, blk s, Il. p. Hast
ings. Damariscotta ,....::;S dis.
2,29 cLAss.-PURsE $3.50. UNFIs IsHEED.
Miss Ledo, br m, Geo. A. Alden.
Van Helm0nt, blk 5, /. z. Wash, Farfield....2
Cunard, Jr., ch s, Charles i. Stackpole, Gar
uluer o
81. Lawrence, g, L. Noyes .:..::.1 3
Black Nathan, blk 8, A. E. Russell Buckheld.4 2
Fanny W., b m, @. Il. Wescott, Falmouth. 8
Time-2.30s4, 2.31.
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The saadron sailed YESTERDAY

NEW YORK. August 12:--Seven men-of-
war, comprising the White Squadron
weighed anchor shortly before this after,
noon. Sailing down the North river thev
rounded the battery and passed up East riy,
er through He'll Gate on their way down the
sound for a cruise along the New England
coast The dispatch sent from this city
yesterday saying the squadron had then
sailed was erroneous.
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To Defeat mckinley.

NEW YORK, August ia special from
Saratoga gives an Interview with @. G..
Shane, a wealthy fur merchant. In which he
said he had been informed by the agent Of
satin and silk Importing house that the i'm
porters In New York city had raised $500, 900
to defeat Mckinley In Ohio.
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The following games were played yester-
day In the National League:

The following games were played yester-
day In the National League:
AT PHILADELPHIA.
Philadelphias.. 40 o 2 o 2 0
Clevelands..........1 o o U o. 8
Base hits-Phlladelphias, IL ;Clevelands, s. Er-
rors-Philadelphias, Cleveland, o. Batteries
Esper and Clements, Young and Zlmmer.
AT BOSTON.
Bostons. ............3 o o o o o 2 l. I
Pittsburgs..........0 o D o 2 o o. 4
Base hits-Bostons, Is; Pittsburg, Is. Errors
Bostons, 3; Plttshnrgs s. Batteries-Staley
Nichols and Bennett, Calvin and Miller.
AT NEW YORK.
New Yorks...... 30 9 o o O: o o. &
Chicagos. ......s...0 1 o o o o o. 2
Base hits-New Yorks, IL Chicagos, 8. Errors
New Yorks, O.; Chicag0s, 8. Batteries-Rusie
and Buckley, Hutchinson, Gaubert and Kittredge.
Brooklyn-CincInnati game postponed.
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AAmL,N's PAIR.
Their Record Lowered to Ale l-2-
The Seer a winner at Rochester.

ROCHESTER,, N. Y. August 12.-An in
creased crowd today attended the grand cir
cult races. The track was In excellent con-
dition when the races were called. Hamlin's
trotters, Globe and Justina, were driven to
the pole. and Geers knocked their record Of
2.20 down to 216a, the last quarter being
made in 81 seconds. Tony Kloch took the
four-year-old stakes in walk-over. The
summary:
2.2l.cLAss-PURsE $4,000, Unfinished from yes
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TTNO LET-Five cottages on Long Island. En-
- qlire OF Z. PONCE, cor. Exchange and Mid
die streets. 3O-tf
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a Barn at Sidney Struck.

Pinkham's barn, Containing 10 tons of hav,
and located in Sidney on the river road, four
miles above Augusta, was struck by light
ming Tuesday night and burned. Loss $500,
no insurance.
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William Fullerton, young American. a
graduate of Harvard, replaces M. de- Rlow;ta
as the working head Of the Paris office of the
London Times. NJ. de BlowitZ Continues his
special contributions. Mr., Fullerton has
been connected with the Times staff for two
years: Mr. Fullerton was formerly con.
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night. His leg was broken and he received
Internal injuries.
crangers in Council.

SKowHEeAN, August 12.-The exectIye
committee of the State Grange held meet
ing here today. They fixed the date of the
annual meeting December 10. 16 and II, and
the place Skowhegan.
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rrsnch Forest AbIaxe.

PARIS. August 12.-Enormous forest fires
are raging in the forests in the vicinity OF
Touion and great quantity OF valuable TIM
Der has been destroyed. A strong wind Is
blowing and the flames are rapidly spread
ing. Thousands OF soldiers and sailors are
digging trench around the burning section
to stop the progress OF the fire.
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Tno p0nalon List.

WASHINGTON. August H. Pensions have
been granted to the following Maine peo-
pie:
ORIGINAL.
John Q. Hall, John Atherton,
Arthur McIltyre, David Barcky,
Charles BOnhey, John r. Weed
Ambrose Y. psham, Nathan W. Hazenf
William ii. Woodbury., Franklin Lawry.
ADDITIONAL.
John b. Grass.
REISSUE.
Charles Emerson.
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Local weather Report.
PORTLAND, Me-, August 12, 1891.
Weather Observations.

Mean daily ther....7 Max. vel. wind. ...18,Nw
Maximum ther. $50 Total precip.......
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6AsE BALL.
American Association.

The following games were played by AS
ISOLATION clubs yesterday:
AT LOUISVILLE.
bboon.al.sylles..........o 1 Oo1 / 8
Base hits-Baltlmores, o; Louisyilles IL. Errors
: Baltimores, q; Louisyilles J.. Batteries
Fitzgerald aud Ryan, Mcmahon and Robinson.
AT ST. LOUIS.
Sc. Louis. ............O o 1 III O. z
Washingtons. s.......3 q o o q o o. 8
Base hits -washIngtons, q; st. Louis. IL.
Errors-W -Washingt0ns, 4; 50 Louis, q Batteries
McGlll and Boyle, Corsey and Sutcliffe,
AT COLUMBUS.
Columbus. o o o 1 o o. A
Athletics. L o o o D o o. 2
Base hlts-Athelics, A; Columbus o. Errors
Athletics, 2; Columbus 3. Batteries-Weyhing
and Milligan, Dolan and D0nahue
AT CINCINNATI.
Cincinnatis. s.........0 o OOl O e. z
Bostons. o o o o O. 2
Base hits-Bostons, 10; Ciucinnatis, IL. Errors
-Bostons, 10; Clncinnatis 3. Batteries-MaIns
and Vaughan, OBrien and Murphy.
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Preparing for the State Fair.

Maine farmer.l
The public is always quick to respond
when efforts are made to please. and there
fore 1t may be claimed that the present in
dications are brighter for the State Fair than
for many years. Frequent meetings OF the
trustees are being held to see that no details
are neglected. and to-day everything indi-
Gates full and complete exhibition in every
department, the entries in the cattle classes
being already large, and full exhibit as
sured. Just now there is great interest In
trotting and the entries In the races held ex-
ceeded anything in the history Of the turf In
the State. The purses offered at Lewiston
are larger than ever before. and when the
horses get through the local races and ar
rive at the State Fair they will be in good
condition to make surprisingly low records.
The full programme for the five days is as
follows:
FIRST DAY-MoNDAY, SEPT, 7TH.
1-Three-minute Class. ss...................... $500
SSto1i,O Oass s. 26o
4-Stake for Foals OF $780,. -
SECOND DAY-TUEsDAY, sEPr. STH.
5-Running Race, flat......................s 5000
39 G,ss zoo
8-Stake for FoaIs Of cf'iisss............. 1889. ooo
THIRD DAY-wEDNEsDAY, SEPT. 9TH
g-Green Horses. ............................ 5000
lI-Rpnnlng race far ponies, I12M hands
12-Stake for Foals OF 1883. .................. =
Stallion Cup Races for Syear olds.
FOURTH DAy-THURsDAy, SEPT. 10TH.
1872 80 Class. 5000
14-Running Race, fiat. at....................... 200
lb-237 Glass. ............................ $50
1880 PAGERS. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 200
l7-stake for Foals Of 1887 =
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THE WEATh Err.
Cooler and Fair.

Following is the forecast of the weather for
day; northwesterly winds. Fair Friday.
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Held in $1,000 Bonds.

RocKLAND, August 12.-Arthur Holmes,
bookkeeper for Swift's Beef Company, has
been held in $4,000 for an alleged shortage in
his accounts Of $500
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NoddCE-Wanted to buy from $1,000 to s15,-
IN uVO worth OF CASTOR clothing; pay the
nlghest cash price for ladies' dresses, gents and
cnioren's clothing and gents winter oyercoats ;
cal, Ga or address letter or postal to s. LEvl,
81 Middle street. augl0u
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THE PORTLAND DAILY PRESS.

Published every day Sundays exceptedJ by the
PORTLAND PUBLISHING COMPANY.
At 81 EXCHANGE STREET. PORTLAND ME-
TERMS: Seven Dollars Year. When payment
made strictly In advance the price will be Six
dollars.
RATES OF ADvERTIsINa-On inch space OF
the length OF column, or twelve lines nonparet
constitutes a square"
SPECIAL NOTICES, one-third additional.
Under head of "AMUsEMENTs" and "AUCTION
SALEs," $500 per square per week; three -nlser
tioDs or less. S1.50.
Sl.50 per square, daily, first week; rs cents pei
week after; three Insertions or less 81 90; con
tinuing every other day after first week. so cents
Half square, three insertions or less, 75 cents
one week, 81. 90; 60cents per week after.
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a Sensation IN Berlin.

digging a trench around the burning section
to stop the progress OF the fire.
a Sensation IN Berlin.
BERLIN, August 12.-The ukase forbid
ding export from Russia Of rye and meal
created a sensation In this city. 1t was
complete surprise and had the effect of
generally depressing prices. The radical
press seized the opportunity Of advancing
their theories Of political economy and the
demand that the government remove duties
on grain and thereby to some extent allow
the substitution OF some other grain for rye,
which Is the principal sustenanee Of the
poor OF Germany. Chancellor Won Caprivl
Is deaf TO all appeals made to him to remove
the grain duties.
Sixty Were Rescued.
SAN FRANCISCO. August 12.-Advices
from Yokohama give further particulars Of
the sinking Of the steamer Tamaye Maru and
the drowning Of 26O passengers. The Ia.
maye Maru and another steamer, Myoshi
Maru, were racing, when the latter steamed
across the Tamaye's course and the vessels
collided. The Tamaye sank Immediately,
and only about GO people who were on the
deck were rescued.
A Parnelllte Daily.
DUBLIN, August 12.-Mr. Harrington.
presiding at meeting Of the League yester-
day, announced that he was obliged for
the present to discontinue grants to evlcted
tenants. He said that an appeal would be
made forthwith to start q daily paper In
Mr.. ParnelPs interest. He had no doubt
that Mr.. Gray would succeed In bringing
about the apostacy OF the Freeman's Jour-
nal.
Messrs. Walsh, Gray and others have
signed a requisitiOn for meeting OF Free
mans Journal directors to change the policy
OF the paper.
To Succeed Minister Roustan.
PARIS, August I'm. Patenotre, at pres-
ent French minister to Morocco. has been
appointed 10 succeed NJ theodore Roustan,
minister to the United States. NJ. ROustan
will go as French minister to Spain.
Foreign Notes.
1t Is stated that the German Emperor
ruptLred the muscle Of his knee Joint and
displaced the knee cap. He will be ohngsd
to abstain from movement.
Advlces from Hong Kong To Jnlv tklh
state that the fire Of discontent Il still
smoulderlng. In Moth China oceasIonai
riots are reported. Comparative ouiet seems
70 have been restored In Yangtsze valley.
considerable property In the southern part
Oh the province belonging 20 the Cathollo
missions has been destroyed.
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THE MAINE STATE PRESS.

Published every THURSDAY MORNING, at 2.5O
a year; If paid In advance, $500 a year.
Advertisements Inserted In the MAINE STATE
part of the State) for per square for first in
sertion. and 80 cents per square Tor each subse-
quent insertion.
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NANTED-Agents ladies or gentlemen, to
w sell standard subscription books in Portland
and vicinity; liberal terms and steady employ
ment Call on or address MRS. L. B. SAVAGE,
| AT Smith street, General Agent. III
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At Mystjc Park.

BosToN, August 12.-The Mystic Park
races today resulted:
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FEMALE HELP.

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. table girls of good
w address. for a hotel at White Mountains
none need apply unless can come well recon-
mended and not afraid of work. Call before
Thursday p. M, 236 COMMERCIAL ST. Ill
"ANTED-A capable girl for general house
w work; good wages. Apply to NO. IL
DEERING ST. IL
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MALE HELP

WANTED-Young men in every town In Maine
w to represent us; we will pay Sl2. .OJ per
week TO the right men, with advancement accord
irg to ability. HENRY WARK, At Middle street.
Portland Maine. 1O-i
"ANTED-Bya a reliable middle aged man,
" business or employment; capabls and not
afraid OF WORK. Address FRANKLIN, Press
olnce. 1O1
WANTED-By an American man 80 years of
w age, situation to drive grocery or private
Team understands care OF animals of all kinds.
Address W. o., Press office. 1O-I
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-04-14
ELECTRIC WIRES IN GEORGETOWN
Assistant Attorney Thomas Says the Consent
Of Property OHnara In Nacesaary

Assistant Attorney Thomas Says the Consent
of Property Owners 10 Necessary.
Some days ago the Commissioners received
an application from Mr.. ]. C. OGorman Of
New York requesting that permit be issued
him to lay or string wires for electric lighting
along certain streets in Georgetown. The COM
pany represented by Mr.. O'Gormsn proposes
to enter into competition in electric lighting in
the District and also to furnish electric power
for public and private use
The company proposes to get It's power by
means Of turbine water wheels placed at the
Little Falls, and offers to light the Chain
bridge free II the permit is granted.
Inc application was referred to the attorney
for his opinion. Assistant Attorney Thomas
looked into the matter and today forwarded
to the Commissioners his views ON the subject
He holds that the Commissioners NAV grant
the permit subject to such conditions and re-
strictions as they may deem proper and neces-
sary for the protection of the public interests
Before beginning work in Georgetown, under
the permit he says they shall get the consent
Of the sbutting property owners on the streets
along which the wires are strung or laid.
Concluding, Mr.. Thomas says:
"There appears to be no express leRislatiou
By Congress In regard 70 the electric wires in
milton Of the right to have such vires in that
city u found in the items for electric liehtine
in Washington and Georgetown contained
In the annual appropriation bills. The
| control you have over the streets Of
Georgetown is such only, I think,
structed for ordinary trsiic and q 81 present
advised do not think you have tie rigit With
out the consent Of abutting lot owners TO N
cense individuals or corporations 10 occupy
those streets for their private benefit"
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SECRETARY PROCTOR's POSITION.
No Intention of Resigning ut Present-wi
Accept the Senatorship IL offered.

No Intention of Resigning Mt Present-Will
Accept the Senatorship If offered.
Secretary Proctors position in regard to the
Vermont senatorship was unequivocally de-
fined last night when he made public the fol-
lowing statement, being largely in the form of
a personal explanation:
Il have been absent from Washington for a
month on the business of the department. and
have returned in the regular course of my
trip, having simply timed my return so as to
see the President before he leaves the city. All
rumors that 1 have any present intention Of
resigning are without foundation.
'As to my business interests, have none
which require my attention or to which
should give any considerable attention if l we're
out of office I suppose that it is unnecessary
for me to say that my relations with the Presi-
dent and my associates are, they always have
been. of the most agreeable and harmonious
character.
with respect to the senatorship find on
my return, by the receipt of letters and the
press comments from Vermont, that o good
many OF my friends are anxious that / should
succeed Senator Edmunds The position of
Senator from my state has for a good many
years been somewhat unique, and it is not and
has never been within my memory considered
as place permitting any candidacy in the
usual sense. Vermont has a number of men
capable and worthy to represent her in the
United States Senate, though it could not be
hoped that any one could fill the place of Sem
ator Edmunds, whose resignation has been re-
ceived, as it must naturally have been, with the
greatest regret, and who, for twenty-five years,
has represented Vermont in the United States
Senate to the equal honor of himself and his
state and the great advantage of the country.
SHOULD the position in due time be offered
to me with the hearty approval aud good will
Of the people Of the state should scarcely feel
at liberty to decline the honor and opportunity
to serve them who have many times showed
their confidence in me. But the Senator s
resignation does not take effect until next No
vember, and in the meantime Gov Page has
plenty Of time to carefully weigh the matter
and take such action as he deems to be best for
| the interests Of the state and most in accord
with the wishes of her people"
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Clerk r. J. Meigs Presented with . Hand
some Cane by the .Jusffces.

Clerk r. }. Meigs Presented with . Hand
some Cane by the Justices.
This being the ninetieth anniversary Of the
birth Of Return ]. Meigs, the venerable clerk
Of the court, the justices of the Supreme
Court of the District caned him handsomely
but not in public manner, the affair taking
place in the consultation room.
The cane, handsome ebony stick, is sur
mounted by heavy carved gold head, SEEM
ingly made for the grasp Of the venerable
clerks hand. On the side is inscribed Return
]. Meigs. On his ninetieth anniversary from his
friends, the justices of the Supreme Court of
the District Of Columbia" On one end of the
head is the monogram "R. ]. NJ" and on the
other the date, april IA, 1884,
When Justices Hagner and James sent for
Mr.. Meigs he was found standing at his desk in
the Office su,ily engaged in looking over the
complied with the request and Major Williams
and one of his granddaughters accompanied
him. On entering the consultation
room, entirely Oblivious as to what was
wanted, the granddaughter was introduced
and the justices rising Judge Hagner, holding
the cane in his hand, made a neat little address,
In which he, for the court, congratulated Mr..
Meigs on his robust health at his advanced age
and expressed the hope that he would remain
with them yet for many years.
The old gentleman was taken BY surprise and
pleasantly remarked that plain old hickory
stick would better suit him, but that he had
never walked with a cane in his life.
Judge Hagner suggested that perhaps he
would reach such an age to make the stick
useful.
In conversation following, the fact was al
luded to that the first judge appointed in the
District for the old Circuit Court was on March
3, 1901, and that Mr.. Meigs was. therefore, but a
few weeks younger than the courts Of the Dis
trict.
Mr.. Meigs then retired, first asking pleasantly,
''Shall not enter order in the minutes of the
court In re Return j. Meigs caned by the
court, and at my time of life, ninety years"
When Mr.. Meigs returned to the office he was
for some time besieged by his friends, extend
ing congratulations and admiring the memento
Of the occasion. 1t was somewhat singular
that one Of his friends said that on going to
Nashville, directly after the war, one of MIR.
Meigs' cases, commenced in the thirties fell to
him and he recognized the handwriting of Mr..
Aeigs at that day to be the same as at the
present.