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The Portland daily press., 1891-10-03
REPUBLICANS Acc REsslvE.
All Hands Working for Victory out
in Ohio.

COLUMBUS, o., October 2.-Ex-Governor
Foraker has been here to attend to some
business before the state supreme court and
his presence about town raised various ru-
mors as to the hidden political significance
of his visit. The ex-governor is, OF course, an
open candidate for the senatorship to be
filled by the next legislature, but every effort
has been made by the Republican leaders
and managers to keep all possible senatorial
rivalries out of the present canvass, and both
Senator Sherman and the ex governor are
now, and have been from the start, hard at
work for common Republican victory. A
clever attempt to stir up strife on the Sena-
torial issue was made the other day by the
leading Democratic newspaper In Cincinnati
but the scheme was easily exposed. and the
sober sense Of the whole party throughout
the state that the time for selecting a candi-
date for senatorial honors Is after a Repub-
licaD legislature has been chosen, and not
before has no trouble whatever in asserting
itself. Ex-Governor Foraker has gone down
into the Hooking Valley to join Major Nc
kinley at Macarthur, where both spoke this
evening 20 the Republicans of Vinton
county.
Major Mckinley started in again yesterday
afternoon on his two-meetings-a-day pro-
gramme. From Portsmouth he took train
north to jackson, the seat of Jackson county
and after reviewing an enthusiastic process
sion in. the main street of the town. addressed
an Unexpectedly large crowd at the county
fair grounds. In the evening he spoke at
Wellston, Q smaller place also In jackson
county. To-day he visits the classically
named river town Galllpolis, the seat of JUS
tice of Gallia county. In the evening he was
at Macarthur in the Hooking mining region.
Senator Sherman spoke yesterday after
noon in Preble county, one of the western
tier counties and over 5000 people gathered
to listen to him. Senator Sherman, Major
Mckinley and ex. Governor Foraker will all
speak at the great mass meeting to be held
on October 15, at Dayton.
The Portland daily press., 1891-10-03
The Deering City Government Ques-
tlon.
To the Editor of the Press


In view Of the approaching town meeting
In DaerIng Il becomes necessary for the an
nexationists to consider whether they will
vote TO retain the present form OF town gov
ernment, or will vote for the adoption Of the
city charter. 1t must be admitted that the
choice is not anleasy one for us to make, but
/ venture to suggest briefly line Of argu-
ment which may be worthy Of some coDsid-
GRAFTON, and, on the whole, seems to make 1t
our duty to vote for the charter.
The position may be stated thus Either
the change will result In the Improvement OF
our municipal condition. or 1t will not.
1. Suppose the result Is Improvement. we
certainly ought to vote for 1t and help along
our power. No theory Of our own In favor
of annexation ought to cause us to reject
any certain and immediate advantages which
will accrue to ourselves and our neighbors
from the adoption of the charter.
2. lion the contrary, the result Is not oene-
fetal, or Is detrimental, the alternative OF
annexation Is still left US. There are some,
perhaps many, Of our citizens who think the
city charter sure remedy for our munlelpal
troubles, at least for the present. IL We Iy
IL and II proves such all Is well, out II IL does
not. the actual demonstration oItne TACT VIII
he Of advantage In removing the question
from the arena of discussion. II Is hardly
nossibIe that IL IL proves Injurious 1t can
harm US 10 an extent sufficient TO outweigh
the advantage OF actual demonstration. An
nexation Is not possible uattl the legislature
meets year from next winter. During this
interval we can give the experiment of city
charter fair trial. III 1t works we'll we
shall reap the benefit. IL it works badly wa
are helping along the cause Of annexation.
GEo. q. HOPKINS.
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First Baptist Church,

At a meeting Of the First Baptist church
last evening letter from Rev. w. s. Ayres
was read accepting the call Of this church to
the pastorale. Mr.. Ayres Is a Southerner by
birth but was educated In the North. He
graduated from Newton Seminary at the age
of 81, and at once entered upon his chosen
profession, becoming pastor Of the Worthen
street Baptist church In Lowell, Mass. He
has served that important church for seven
years with rare success, and is much beloved
by his people and respected generally by the
citizens Of Lowell. 1t was the unanimous
and emphatic desire Of the Lowell church
that his pastorate be continued. Mr.. Ayres
is preacher Of ability, has many qualihca-
tions that fit him for a pastor, and the
church is to be congratulated, in securing
him. Not only the particular church which
has chosen him as their leader but all the
Christian people Of Jour city anticipate Mr..
Ayres coming with pleasure. We can safely
predict that the welcome which awaits him
will be sincere.
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LIBERALS WANT NO HOUSE OF LORDS.
Resolutions Adopted by the National
Federation at Newcastle.
Mr.. Gladstone Speaks to an Audience
of -Four Thousand.
A Resolution of Confidence In the
Grand Old Man.

NEWCASTLE, October 2.-The National
Liberal Federation reassembled this morn
ing. Sir Wilfred Lawson submitted resolu-
tions reaffirming the declarations Of the
council of the federation favoring amend
ing or ending" the House of Lords; also IA
voring local option In regard to public house
regulations, and advocating a thorough re-
form of the land laws, the repeal Of the law
of primogeniture and entail. the enfranchise-
ment Of lease holders and the disestablish-
ment and disendowment of the church Of
Scotland. The resolutions were adopted
with hearty cheers and the congress took a
recess.
The Irishmen of Tynside presented Mr..
Gladstone with a handsomely Illuminated
address OF Welcome to Tyneside, expressing
appreciation for his efforts in behalf OF Ire
land Over 1000 persons were packed In the
hall tonight to hear Mr.. Gladstone. The ap-
pearance Of Mr.. and Mrs. Gladstone was the
signal for prolonged ovation. A resolu-
tion expressing affection for and undimin-
ished confidence in Mr.. Gladstone was car
ried with renewed acclamati0ns. Mr.. Glad
stone predicted that victory could not be far
distant. He feared arrears in legislation
would grow in proportion as the life of the
Tory government was prolonged. He said
many Of his hearers would see thorough
and effectual reform of the laws connected
with the traffic In alcohol. In regard to reg
istration reform, Mr.. Gladstone admitted
there was much to be said in favor of giving
It forward place in the Liberal platform.
This portion Of the Liberal work could not
be perfected without the adoption Of the
principle of lone man, one vote" Reform
against the labOring man. was also much
needed
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exeCUTlONERS MOUNTED AND MASKED
They Took Nine Negroes Fror
Sheriff and Hanged rhenn.
The Negroes Had Been Captured
After a Sharp confIIct.
They We're Cotton Pickers and Mad
Been on a Strike.

NEW ORLEANS, October IA Helena
(Ark) special says: There was considerable
excitement here yesterday over the warfare
In the county caused by body Of imported
cotton pickers melting the negroes to a gen.
eral strike for higher wages. which has
eliminated In riot. Yesterday Deputies
Frank Mills and Jesse Hodges, who have
been with Sheriff Derrick the last few
days. arrived in the city and report
as follows: Wednesday afternoon they sue
ceeded In locating thirteen Of the worst riot
ing negroes In a cane brake near Cats ISL
and. The negroes had been trying to work
their way to Presidents Island and thence to
Memphis. The sheriff's posse called upon
them to surrender and give up their arms.
The negroes answered by volley Of shots
and made q dash to escape. Two were
killed, two escaped and nine were
captured. The latter were dlsarmed
and given In charge Of Deputies
Mills and Hodges, who started
with them TO Mariana the county seat. A
few miles back Of Hackley's Landing the
deputies found themselves and prisoners
surrounded by crowd OF masked men,
mounted and armed, who demanded
the prisoners at the hands Of the
deputies, and as they outnumbered
the deputies two to one. took charge OF the
prisoners. marched them into thicket and
hung them. 1t Is believed that most Of the
negroes were from Memphis. Among the
killed Is Ben Patterson, who organ
lied the strike on behalf Of the cot
ton pickers who annually 20 from
Memphis TO the Bottoms. The balance had
nothing to do with the disturbance whatever
1t remains to be seen whether the trouble Is
entirely over, although the general impress
sion Is that the death OF Patterson settles it.
The Portland daily press., 1891-10-03
Merry, the Matter.

The few days in the middle Of the week
gave us a fOretaste Of the cold weather to
come, and II the prognostlcatlons Of some OF
the weatherwlse are correct, we are going to
have cold winter and 1t Is going to begin
early. No matter how low the mercury nav
fall, nor how dercely old BOreas may blow.
Merry. the halter, is prepared to defy him.
The ladies have all found out what solid
comfort Is to be obtained from a good fur
shoulder cape and Merry has got them from
Sc In value up to the most expensive. A
speciality In his store is his great variety of
tur wraps made up in the most stylish man
ner. Merry always carries those nobby silk
mats OF Dunlap Il Co.'S make to be found ON
the heads Of all swell young New Yorkers,
while his stit hats are the best In the mar
ket. Merry Is also provided with all the
latest styles In gloves, umbrellas, canes, aud
the beauty OF it sll Is that while he
can sell goods that cannot he
surpassed no can provide tue man
or woman OF moderate means with an oni6t
at very reasonable prices. Remember No
237 Middle street, ave
The Portland daily press., 1891-10-03
THEY HAVE SUBSCRIBED s2s, ,e22
For the Now Building for the Young
Mems Christian Association.

During the summer quiet work has been
going on In our city, about which little has
been said publicly, but which Is interesting
to all our people. The object of the work Is
to secure funds sufficient to erect a building
for the Young Mems Christian Association,
the amount estimated to be necessary being
$4,000.
The association has been In existence
here since 1858, having been formed In the
fall OF that year, the lats VIM. w. Woodbury.,
father OF Theodore G. Woodbury.. being the
first president. The only surviving members
OF the original list Of officers are DIR. l. T.
Dana. who was the first corresponding sec
retary. and Mr.. VIM. ID. Little, who was one
Of the board Of managers. There are. how
ever. still living quite a number Of those who
formed the organization.
During all this time the association has
been In existence. passing through varied ex-
periences. and still living and generally -four
ishing. 1t has long been regretted that suit
able provision had not beeS made for carry
ing on the work properly, fer few of our citi-
zsns have any conception OF the work done
where the conditions are favorable.
The first definite move towards the erec-
tlon OF building was made last fall, when
the energetic and efficient Woman's AuxIi
ary Of the Association held a fair IN City
Hall, clearing S33OO The committee will
now push ths canvass to successful conelu-
sion.
The names Of the trustees to whom pledges
are payable are VIM. w. Brown. Z. p Chase,
Sidney W. Thaxter. j. b. Coyle and j. b.
Donnell. The payments on the pledges are to
be made In four equal semi-annual install
ments, one quarter when $4,000 shall be
subscribed, and the balance In three pay
ments, semLlnnually.
Further announcements will be made from
time to time and the community advised Of
the progress Of the work. Now let every
friend Of young men see to 1t that his or her
name is on the list for generous amount, so
that the city may soon be graced by build
ing which shall be pride and pleasure to
all.
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Mr.. and Mrs. Kendall have arrived in New

York.
from his former position as leading man at
the Boston Theatre. and Frederick Warde.
the young actor of robust characters, herald
ed by many as the successor of Mccullough,
will inaugurate the season Of 1892 with a
united appearance at the Museum In "rhe
Lions Mouth" new play by Henry Guy
Carleton, the author OF "Ye Earlie Trouble" |"
the present attraction at the Museum. The
regular stock company will support the two
stars.
The cast Of the first performance 10 Bos-
ton of the now famous opera "Cavalleria
Rusticana" at Music Hall next Tuesday Is
as follows: Santuzzs. Miss Emma Juch
Lola, Lizzie Macnichol; Turldd0, A. Month
griffo, Alto, Otto Rathjens; Lucia, Lena
/ Goattich
The Portland daily press., 1891-10-03

LOUISVILLE. Ky, October 2.-Hon. Har-
vey WattersOD, father of Henry WattersOn,
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The Merchants ExcursIon.

The members of the Board of Trade who
attended the meeting at Bangor arrived
home yesterday. They bring glowing ac-
counts Of the Canadian Pacific's excursion in
their honor. They saw the new line in an
elegant special train which did some record
breaking, travelling many a mile in less
than minute. The death of the wife of
Superintendent Zimmerman at st. John oc-
CURED while the party was en- route. Her
husband had been taken there from McAdam
junction, So miles In 100 minutes, and Twas at
the death bed. At once the Maine Board of
Trade adopted and wired to Mr.. Zimmerman
the following:
II. P. Zimmerman, General Superintendent C. p.
r., SO. JoIt1, NJ b.;
The members of the Maine State Board of
Trade and of the Bangor Board of Trade, now on
the train as guests of the G. p r., desire to ex-
press to you their profound grlef at the sudden
bereavement that has befallen you, and extend TO
you their deep sympathy In this great sorrow.
M. N. RICH,
Secretary State Board Of Trade
K. M. BLANDING,
Secretary Bangor Board Of Trade.
The Portland daily press., 1891-10-03
Foreign Notes,

Advices from Apia, Samoa, says that the
steamer Pennonia, reported lost with all
hands some months ago, has been heard
FROM. She was wrecked on one of the isl
ands of the Marshall group May 4th. All on
board escaped.
Foulteen houses were destroyed by fire at
Fuylaurens in the department of Tarn,
France, Thursday. family of six persons
perished In the flames.
Chief Rabbi hermann Adler has prepa red
a special prayer which is to be said in all the
synagogues Of England on the day of the
atonemeDt. This prayer Is In behalf of the
Russian Jews, who are in state of suffering
and destitution.
Another conspiracy has been discovered In
Barcelona. The conspirators had arranged
to surprise the guard at the prison, liberate
the prisoners and.proclaim the republic.
Advices by the steamship Monowaii say
the island of Tarma has been visited by a
hurricane and devastated by civil war.
Fierce fighting Is now going on and two viii
lafles have been wiped out of existence.
Nine cases of smallpox have occurred
within a day or two at Carleton, Bonaven-
ture county, Quebec.
The Portland daily press., 1891-10-03
MAINE.
Franklin County Educators

FARAINGToN, October .2.-The annual
meeting of the Franklin County Educational
Association opened two days session at
Normal Hall this Emorning. There was a
very large attendance of educators. d. A..
Knowlton gave an address of welcome. the
response being made by George G. Puring-
ton. Able papers were read by Mrs. ]. G..
Ames on "The Need Of Drill In the Common
Schools" Miss Rose NJ. Stanley of Phillips,
on "The Practical Value of Courtesy" Au-
gustus Pease of Fayette,. on "Mis-
takes in Teaching" and Miss Julia A. May
of Strong, on "Some Forms of Dishonesty in
Teaching" Discussion followed on each
paper. Professor q. @. Purinton of the
Normal school delivered an address this eve-
ming, followed by sociable.
The Barden House Case.
PENNINGTON, October 2.-The most i'm
portant case to be tried at this term of the
Supreme Judieial Court was begun this af-
ternoon. 1t is .state VS.. Samuel Farmer.
proprietor of the Barden House, Phillips, on
an indictment for.liquor nuisance. 1t will
be remembered that large quantity Of
liquor was seized at the hotel some time ago
The respondent pleaded not guilty. Deputy
Noble was testifying to making the seizure
when court adjourned, County Attorney
Timberlake appears for the state and Whit
comb, Holman & Beedy for Farmer. Much
interest is felt in the case as lit Is the first
tried here under the new law.
Incendiarism Suspected.
BELFAST, October &c. Hervey Howes's
cottage at Lake Quantabacook, Searsmont,
was burned last night; loss $1,000, insured
for 800. Incendiarism is suspected.
For AssauItine Jew.
BIDDEFoRD, October 2.-George Baker
and John Mclaughlin, who were charged
with completely In the assault and robbery
of a Jew peddler last night, were discharged
today for lack of evidence. This afternoon
Alexander Irving, suspected of the same
crime, was tried in the Biddeford court. No
evidence was given to corroborate the testl-
mony of the Jew that money was taken
from him. Irving was acquitted on the
charge of robbery but convicted of assault.
He paid fine of $40 and costs.
FIcod-BroWn.
WATERvILLE, October 2.-The Unitarian
church held last night about 1000 of the best
people in Kennebec county. including Gov
ernor Burleigh. Miss Jennie Brown, the
The Portland daily press., 1891-10-03

eldest daughter of Hon. S. S. Brown, ex-
chairman Of the Democratic state committee
and late Democratic nominee for Congress.
was united in marriage by Rev. J. S. Sew
ard to Mr.. Alpheus Flood, Of the large coal
firm of G. S. Flood & Co. Messrs. Byron
Boyd and Lewis "A. Burleigh Of Augusta.
with Messrs. Sheridan Plaisted and Merit
Welcb of Wateryille. acted as ushers. Mr..
Frank Brown. the brides brother. was best
man. The maid of honor was Miss Brown,
sister Of the bride. The bridesmaids were
Miss Helen Dow of Boston. Miss Alice
Friend Of Etna. Miss Mae Cannon aud Miss
Alice Bates of Watervllfe.
The Portland daily press., 1891-10-03

There will be some good races at the North
fair at Harrison next week as
The following list Of entries indicates:
FIRST DAY, OCTOBER 9Th.
Harry B. b. g., II. A. Lombard, Bridgton,
Dr. Fox, blk. s.. e. N. Fox, Lowell.
Gen. Mayer, b. s., Lewis Hawkes., Windham.
Little Dick, b. T., Q. NJ. stewart, No. Falmouth.
Kezar, b. s., j. s. Ames, Lowell.
Edwin X, r. g., II. Linscott, Brownheld.
SECOND DAY, OCTOBER 7th.
800 Class.
Harry B., b. g., II. A. Lombard Briigton.
Leapder Frank, Deering.
DIR. Fox, blk. s., E. N. Fox, Lowell
Gen. Mayer, b. s., Lewis Hawkes., Wlndham.
Kezar, b. s.. j. 5. Ames, Lowell
Edwin H., 7. s., X. Linscott, Brown1eld.
2.34 Class.
Mascot, b. s., +. W; Maybury, Casco.
iS SiIo fSsrry Sr T. F. Fox e n opfSis6 GSa Lowell
Satpeter, b. g., F. T. fox, Cornish.
Josie Campbell, b. M, Churchill & Foss, Cornish
2.45 Class.
DIR. Fox, blk. s., L. N. Fox, Cornish.
Maggie Fox, blk, m, @. X. q +. z. Fox, Cornish
Milton H., b. g., Chas. ID. Hasty, Windham.
Little Dick, b. e., @. M; Stuart, No. Falmouth.
Clara NJ, b. m, e. M. Hutchins, Auburn.
Kezar. b. s., j. s. Ames, Lowell.
Edwin X, r. g.. r. Llnscott, Brownfield.
Nellie Pratt, ch. m, A. e. Russell, Buckheld.
THIRD DAY. OCTOBER 9Th.
2.40 Class.
Nettle, r. M, f. N. Maybury, Casco.
Milo, br. & , +. p. Fox. Cornish.
Saltpeter, b. g.. Il. z. Fox, Cornish
Josie Campbell, b. m. Churchill & Foss, Cornish.
Little Dick, b. g., G. NJ. Stuart, No. Falmouth.
Clara NJ, b. M, E. NJ. Hutchins, Brownfed.
Kezar, b s., j. 8. Ames, Lowell
Edwin K..r g., r. Liascott, Brcwnheld.
Nellie Pratt, ch m, A. (. Russell, Buckfeld.
2.27 Glass.
Keystone, b. g., +. p. Fox, Cornish.
Dan Berry, ch. g., L. N. Fox, Lowell.
Mamie W., b. M, Churchill & F0ss, Cornish.
Scipio, b. s., Churchill & Foss, Cornish.
BLACK Nathan, blk. s., A. L. Russell, Buckfeld.
Fanny W., b. m, O. X. Wescott. Falmouth.
II either day Of the fair Is stormy the pro-
gramme for that day will be postponed to the
next pleasant day.
The Portland daily press., 1891-10-03
EDWIN mooRE's DEATH.
Was 1t Murder or an Accident After a
Spree?

WALDoBoRo. October 4.-Nothing of
special Importance has come to light con-
cerning the death Of Edwin Moore which oc-
CURED at or about the Exchange Hotel, Sun
day might. There is great difference of
opinion as to the manner in which the de-
ceased came to his death, but all seem to
agree that 1t was not premeditated crime.
So far as has yet appeared, there is complete
absence Of m0tlAe for its commission. 1t Is
very certain that rum did it" and by many
it Is believed that 1t was the result Of a
drunken brawl
There Is also ground to believe that Moore
was killed by fall. The nature of his injuries
point to this. The fracture of all the ribs
on one side would seem to suggest this rather
than blow. There was no external wound
which would appear sufficient to cause death
and no abrasion of the skin.
By some, 1t Is believed that the deceased
was choked to death but that Is matter Of
opinion merely.
The Portland daily press., 1891-10-03
Sporting Notes.

b. F. Briggs telegraphs from Boston that
on October Ist, Messenger Wilkes reduced
his record to 2.2S trotting the last half In LII
last quarter in So seconds.
The Cincinnati Commercial Gazette's
Richmond, Ind, dispatch says: The attend
ance at the races Thursday was perhaps
double that of the day before, d0ubtlese from
desire to witness Nancy Hanks In her sue
cessful effort to lower her record She came
down for the word after little preparation
for the effo t, AMI made the mile without a
skip or break in 90 fiat, thus knocking off
quarter of second from her record. Some
watchers timed her at 20Sa, which Is the
record of Maud s., the fastest ever trOtted.
Her quarters were as follows: 32t, l04.
1851, 200.
The Portland daily press., 1891-10-03

BOSTON, October IA. B. Turner & Bro,
bankers. SO State street, have failed. They
say: "Our failure was not due to any specu-
lations of the firm or members of the firm.
Atchison and some other active stocks, but
they we're legitimate speculations for our
customers. Our own capital was very largely
tied up. as we believe temporarily 10 wide
margins upon corporation and water works
sale. Our capital being thus involved we
had not immediate funds to meet the demands
which sharp decline in the market forced
upon US. No other house or individual will
be involved In our suspension so far as we
The Portland daily press., 1891-10-03
Mr.. Blaine Is on neck,

WASHINGTON, October Mr. Blaine is
daily and hourly communicating with Assist
ant Secretary Wharton, and at the confer.
what action should be taken to protect Amer
lean interests in Chill was communicated by
Mr.. Wharton and accepted by the confer
ence. There is no doubt, therefore, that
whatever Mr.. Blaine's intentions are rela-
tive to the pefmanency Of his cabinet port
folio, he is at present the active Secretary Of
State. Every day big mail goes to him at
Augusta, and every day package from him
Is placed on Acting Secretary Wharton's