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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-04-12
The following gentlemen sat down al
the table:

the table:
DR.. J. A. spalding, T. 0. Conant.
Geo. D. Rand, Geo. 8. ROwell,
Ira s. Locke, Moses A. Stafford.
George A. Emery, John s. Locke,
Edward r. Burnham, S. T. Pickard,
Saco. John Marshall Brown,
Franklin C. Payson, Henry s. Burrage,
E. G. Cummings, J. =. Baxter,
Josiah Fl. Drummond, Geo. f. Emery,
F. H. FaSSett W.. Scott Hill,
Samuel 1. Boardman, Clarence Hale,
Chas. w. Roberts. J. D. Stanford,
Woodbury. S. Dana, Rupert w. Baxter,
W. =. Fhelan, Hubbard w. Bryant,
Edwin s. Bryant W. II. Gay,
Fritz H. Jordan Everett Smith,
Joseph Z. Moore, Charles f.. Allen,
Edward w. Hall, Leonard 3. Chapman,
Eben Corey Stephen Berry,
Albre Z. Chase. Edwin S. Drake.
Prentice G. Manning, Augustus F. Moulton
Percival Bonney
The meeting last evening was held
under the auspices of the latest nine
teenth century improvements. A phono-
graph in one corner of the dining room
discoursed orchestral music during the
courses while the long distance telephone
connected with New York, Worcester,
Mass, Boston and Providence. From
the Historical societies in those places
congratulations were received. :
After the dinner, which occupied about
two hours with it's various courses, Pres
ident Baxter called attention to the long
and honorable career of the society,
mentioning some of the officers who
have presided over it's meetings in the
past. Mr.. Baxter said:
preaident Raxter,s RemarIxs
Members of the Maine Historical Society
and Friends:
To-day the Maine Historical Society
has reach the age of three'score and ten
years. and it has been thought fitting to
commemorate the event in an Appropriate
manner. Seventy years ago today the
first meeting of the society was held in
the council chamber in this city, and AL
bion X. Paris, afterwards governor of
the state, was chosen president, Benja
min Hasey, recording, and Edward Rus
sell, corresponding secretaries, Prentiss
Mellen treasurer and Edward Payson,
librarian; men of honored memory.
Thoughtful men had seen what an i'm
portant service to the state, a society
like this could peform by collecting, pre-
serving and publishing matters pertain
ing to its history; hence they formed an
association for this purpose.
What the society which they organized
has accomplished, stands today noble
monument to their foresight and wis
dom. When these honored men assem-
bled together, as we who have entered
into their ]abors have now assembled, the
future, irradiated with the hues of hope
spread before them; nothing had been
accomplished; everything was to be ac-
complished; while with us tonight, it
seems appropriate that we should be oc-
cupied by reflection, rather than by an
ticipation; by memory, rather than by
hope.
Let us glance back then and see who
have been the men who have admins
tered the affairs of the society since it's
organization.
The first president, as have said, was
Albion K. Paris, who was succeeded i'll
1928 by Rev. William Allen, president of
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-04-12

Uft6 LdDlG.
DR.. J. A. Spalding,
Geo. D. Rand,
Francis L. Littlefleld,
Ira s. Locke,
George A. Emery,
Edward r. Burnham,
Sac0,
Franklin C. Payson,
Z. G. Cummings,
Josiah Fl. Dlunmond
F. Fl. Fassett,
Samuel L. Boardman,
Chas. w. Roberts.
Woodbury. s. Dana, :
W. =. Fhelan,
Edwin 8. Bryant,
Fritz H. Jordan,
Joseph L. Moore,
Edward w. Hall,
Eben Corey,
Albre Z. Chase.
Prentice c. Manning,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-04-12
ESTABLISHED JUNE %, 1ses--voL. 80.
THIS MORNINGS NEWS.

Page 1.
General telegraph news.
Weather indications.
Maine Historical Society's anniversary.
James F. Welch arrested on suspicion of burg
larry.
Obituary,
Page 8.
What Edward W. Box says of the author of
Kathleen Mavourneen.
Maine Towns.
Page4.
Editorials.
Page 8.
Music and drama.
Deaths and marriages.
The court record.
Portland Gun Club.
Evergreen Cemetery.
City government meeting.
Page 6.
Personal and Peculiar.
Wit and Wisdom.
Page =.
Financial and Commercial
''''' '''' ~ Page 8.
Brief Jottings.
Personals.
Meeting of the Congregational Club.
Young Mems Republican Club.
Odd Fellowship.
First Baptist Soeiety's annual meeting.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-04-12

That Was When an Alarm of Fire Inter-
rupted the Proceedings = Members of
the Fire Department. Told of the Evil
dence Against the Prisoner-His Own
Version of the Affair-BaiI Fixed in
the Sum of $4,000.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-04-12

CONTINUED ON SECOND PAeE.l
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-01-14
PROSPECTS or The PANAMA CANAL.

a
The result of the last debate in tho French
Chamber on the Panama Canal question seems
clearly to indicate that the Government has lost
faith in the rcswciation OF that morlbund en-
terprse since Lieutenant Wyses report to the
canal llqudltor in May of last year. the meth
ods Of tho directors have been canyaSsed with
., f-,nlxness that for the first time has placed
them IN their true light before the dcEuded
shareholders Lyen when unpcjudiced OBJ
servers clearly forcSaw speedy rum those most
directly interested clung 10 the rosy hopes held
out 10 them, and refused until the last moment
10 believe that the project was IN danger OF
,crnaucnt abandonment The decisive attitude
Of the French Legislature, however. has since
BEEN ONLY less impressive than the change in
French public opinion, due largely TO the con
version Of PaIisian newspapers which AZ one
time could find no terms too strong Tor com
mcndation Of NJ. dc LcsscpS and his aids.
Tho order of the day, adopted on motion OF
VI. pcyrral, by IN overwhelming majority de-
manded energetic measures against the persons
responsible for the present state OF tho canal
company During the debate VI. FaIliercs, the
Minister Of Justice, announced that the judicial
examination Of the directors was proceeding, and
that tho Chamber could have confidence in the
magistrates trying the case. This means that 80
fer rs the aw permits, the undcnable wrong in
Hicicd on more than half million shareholders
will be avenged But no tardy prosecution cal
indemnify them for losses as absolute as they
were futile. All that the Government can now
do in this direction is 70 prevent them from
throwing good money after bad by declaring
definitely AGAINST the continuation Of the work.
The Chamber has already discussed the question
three times since last November without any
uerceptible inclination to advocate Government
reorganization Of the company and resumption
of It's operations, and the chance Of radical
change Of sentiment appears TO grow smaller
daily.
According to Lieutenant Wyse, S120,O 900, 900,
the precise sum originally estimated by NJ. dc
Les,eps t. cover the entire work, is still needed
to complete the canal. The proportion already
finished is yarouSy estimated, and nobody can
sly thac Mr.. Wyse'S figures would not be sub
jcct 10 indefinite expansion after renewal OF
actual operations. Unforeseen contingencies
have indeed played such momentous part in
tho solution Of this grave engineering and fnan-
cal problem that conservative shareholders will
feel inclined to view all such estimates with
SUSPICION. Yet if the sum were mathematicllly
exact it would raise the cost Of the completed
gigantic volume Of business could insure diyi-
bends to the investors even after the lapse of
many years.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-01-14

result of State, and 50 of a National, e.ccuoh
has been determined by the votes cast IN BROOK
lyn. 1t is net unlikely to happen again. l no
necessity, therefore, Of hearty, earnest diiIeen'
work on all hands is apparent. The dlS'r'ou-
ton of Navy Yard patronage has heretofore oeeh
the cause of hearburnings and bitterness Lev
there he no more of them. Let the deau P"SO
bury its differences Let our Republican fTlendS
in Brooklyn act as a unit in laboring ana voting
for whatever candidates are nominated al -h'"le-
apos next May. Their responsibility Is gIea,,
1t is most earnestly to be hoped that they VIII
kecnly realize it and govern themselves accord
ingly. Mr. GOodrich's policy as chairman OF 'he
General Committee we are confident, VIII De VI
a sort to produce not only harmony and Hgnt
feeling. but earncstneSS, enthusiasm ana IaIlh-
full work in every ward and every eec'ioh us
trict The Nation will expect each ana every
BROOKLYN Republican TO do his duty, and his
whole duty, from the beginning to the END OF me
Presidential campaign Of 1892.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-01-14
TWELVE PAGES.
THE NEVIS THIS MORNING.

Foreiun.-The condition of the Duke Of Clarence
.nd Avondale is critical. - Four hundred and
foprteen pcrsons were drowned by the sinking OF
the steamer Namchow, in the China Seas -
There was a marked change for the worse III
Cardinal Manning's condition - bri'Si'
SQUADRON sailed from Gibraltar for Morocco -
Business in Seville has been stopped -py an over
flow of the River Guadalquiver
Conrress.-Both branches in session. - The
Senate: The committee vacancies left by the oeath
of Senator Plumb were filed, except that IN the
Authorizations Committee the resolution Of Sena-
tor Mitchell for the relief of the Court OF Claims
Dvas discussed and referred. - House MI.
Uolman introduced a resolution to limit expendl-
lures.
Domestic.-The Democratic Senate caucus al
Albany. it is believed, decided to Dust
Senators Donaldson and Derby to-day; the
Worlds Fair bill introduced In the sen
ate and ordered to q third readlng -
senator Sherman was reelected at the joint session
Of the two houses of the Ohio Legislature. -
Two more attempts were made to wreck passenger
trains ON the New-Haven Road. * Democrats
persisted in their obstructive tactics at the meet
inc of the Connecticut Legislature - Chief
Iudge Ringer. of the Court of Appeals is slowly
sinking - Captain Scheyis final report
on the Baltimore affair was received at the Navy
department. =,
CITY and Suburban.-!The stockholders Of the
American Sugar Refining Company authorized an
increase of stock of so per cent - Entries
for the Brooklyn and Suburban handicaps were
receiyed. - Merchants discussed New-Yorks
nroposed appropriation for the Worlds Fair. -
J l.. n Hunt was reelected president of tho
BOARD of Education on the first ballot. -
The Standard Fire Insurance Company retired from
business - An arrest was made in the Belle
VILE. n. J.. murder mystery. - heavy fog
delayed shipping and interfered with traihc IN thc
city. - Charges of rate-cutting were made
against several roads in the Western Traffic Asso-
citation - Subscriptions toward the proposed
removal of Columbia College TO the Boomingdale
site were announced. - Stocks active and
higher in the morning hours, lost the improve
ment and closed relatively weak at small tnal
declines.
The Weather -Forecast for to-day: Claudlness
and fog. with some rain; slight thermal changes,
but warmer if anything Temperature yesterday :
Highest, so degrees; lowest, 81; average, 46 L.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-01-14

,,s s,hfect tn prosecution after he answer" inc
eliminating question put to him can nav c.,
q, supplanting the PRIVILEGE conferred oy 'o ~
,,ion ., the United State, section 500 OF 'he NO
ysed statutes doc, not supply cofnp'oe p,',>,
FROM, all the pcrils against which the 'o's'''"
or,.to was designed to guard and IS not Iul SUI
,,,,,,o for that prohibition In view ol '"c 'o','.
,,ioraI provision. statutory enactment 10 d" '"u'
must AFFORD absolute immunity against l''"io P''
lion for the offence to which the question io'"U-S
7, NIGHT be questioned whether even such Il
nrovision would meet the case, II the languages
of tho court in regard to the intent Oh INC co"-
,,;.,,;onol nroyision is strictly correct namely
,ba. II was ~ insure that person shotiid hOt
No comnellcd 70 give testimony which might tchd
70 sbovy that he himself had committed Il crime
The injury to him might not be cohilheu ~ .no
nossihiIity Of prosecution his reputation MS
hrsinoss nosition or standing, might be pef1ha-
rornv affected even though he could not be
prosecuted. .,.. loan
Evidently this decision will cause scarcely less
excitement in some of the Western 0'aVS lil''n
was cylsed by the decision againSo thc cohsutu-
tionalitv Of rates established Ill Minnesota IN
fortunately, persons at the West III ther anxiety
to correct abuses of power by railroads. are
in,n,tcnt If constitutional restraints. Possibly
,boro NAV now be raised clamor for re0rgan-
;zotion Of the Supreme Court itself, and yet
sensible men will agree with Senator CuIlom'
who holds that the law should be amended to
conform to the construction of the Constitution
which the Supreme Court gives. lie believes
that some way will be found by which evidence
of violations of law can be obtained without de-
priyinc citizens Of their rights as witnesses. 1t
is clear that unless this can be done, the Inter
state Act can hardly be enforced against any
comnanics violating its prohibitions.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-01-14
amuSemenrs.
ANBERc rHEATnE-s-Faust.

ANBERG THEAThE-S-Faust.
ACADEMY-S-Country Circus.
BROADWAY THEATRES :15-The Lion Tanner.
BIJOU THEATRES :l6-The City directory
CASINOS :15-Nsnon.
CHICKERtN0 HALF :8o-Piano Recital
DALY'S observation-disclosures elo-Ihe Nsoihe'
Minister
EDEN MUSEE-Wax Tableaus.
GARDEN THEATRE-S-La Cfgale.
GRAND OPERA HoUsE-s-Parlor Match.
HARLEM OPERA HOUSES :l5-FaDtasma
UhRRIGAN'S THEATRE-s-The Last OF the HoRshs
HERRMANN'S THEATRE~S :10-Ihe Junior Partner
HoYTs MADISON SQUARE THEAIhE~o'S o-A 1rP
10 Chinatown.
ROSTER BIAES-S-VaudeVint
IYCEvM THEATRE-2-s 16-Lady BounMul.
MUSIC HALLS l5-Concert.
NEW PARK THEATRE-2-S: 15-Yon Honson'
NIBLO'S GAkDEN-S-Hands Across the oea'
PALMfcR'S THEATRE-S :15-Alabama
PROOpORS THEATRE-2-s 15-The Lost Psrsoise
STAR THEATRES :l5-Fer Money.
STANDARD THEATRES :15-Miss Htlyett
TONY PASTORS THEATRE-S-Vaudevile.
THAYIA THEATRES :16-Der TTaum Elm Leben.
Union SQUARE THEATRES :15-Measure oriMeasure
g0uK4EENIH STREET THEATKE-S-Blue Jeans
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-01-14

by Senator Erwin yesterday, was promptly con-
signed to the Committee on Rules. This means
that the Senate will go ahead so long as the
majority see fit without any rules; and than
whenever any funny business is under way
the same course Will be pursued as when MI
Edwards was seated-that is the previous q'ies-
ton will be moved and no opportunity for de-
bate or protest permitted to the Republicans
None but partisan rulings may be looked Tor
from the ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS of course. For
all practical purposes of legislation the Repuo-
Ican Senators might as well he in their homes
as in their seats. How long will the people OF
NcwYork submit to such methods of law
making
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-01-14
PERSONAL.
Mrs Elizabeth Custer will formally adopt Boston as
her home next month. II IS said.

Mrs. Elizabeth Custer will formally adopt Boston as
her home ne xt month It IS said.
Rumor has Il that relatives Of the Duo do Roche
oucnud Lave recently made fresh efforts to Induce that
cuternan to break of his cngagement with Miss Mat
Tie Mitchell. but without success. Inc ooIecuon o,
crcd To the bfdeeec IS that her fortune Is too small
The University Of Loydcn has suffered a heavy loss
hy tho death Of Professor Abraham Kuencn, OF the
school Of Theology. He entered the university In
is46 as and had been connected with it In
some way ever since that year. lie had been Il pro
fcssor inc ordinary since 1855. As member OF the
Prote ,tant Association he was one OF me ost druT
anti theological rcyolutlonlsts saw In him ana ms
deavored 10 secure the abolition OF the theologlca
department % the university on that account
Nuenen' influence however was too great to be over
come The professor was only sixty three years Old
ut his death.
Roger O. Mills has 50 far recovered his health that
he mnde his return trip 10 Texas without unpleasant
consequences md is already busily engaged In re-
Ceiylng political visitors.
Alexander KIelland the famous Norwegian poet,
was appointed Mayor Of stavangcr, in that country,
fow weeks ago. Kieand originally lawyer.
Three years ago tho Grossthing declined to vote him
the socaled poets Pension" enjoyed by Bjoern-
stiernc Bloenson and Others Tho pension Is worth
about $3.50 year. II Is said that his appointment
as Mayor IS 10 rccompense him for the loss Of the
pension.
Dr. Lyman Abbott IS delivering a course OF lee
TIRES In Boston, ut the Lowell Institute. "The
Evolution 81 Christianity" The second in the series
given last Friday evening.
Tho family OF the late senator Edward s. EstY have
given in memory ~ him 10 the city OF Ithaca where
he was born and lived, the spacious grounds and
building for n hospital. The dedIcatory exercises
took place few days ago in tho presence Of large
assembly. The appointments OF the place were found
to be complete for the purposes OF the institution
ono ward had been furnished by Mrs. Adams, the
wife OF President Adams. to bs known the Cnrroll
Ward and intended for any sick students Of the uni
vcr,Iy: another ward by the family OF the late W. W.
Esiy The Rev. Mr.. Fske In HIS address said This
hospital. which gladly Inspect day. IS but a
constituent part Of our Gospel Institutions. 1t has
been long purposcd here by those quick I'm response
10 all human s0rr0ws Go0dly gifts had been dcdi
cntcd 10 il before founded The sad providence
OF the too early death OF hOnOrcd and beloved
among became. through the loving reverence OF M,
family for his purpose. the occasion of the lar,
rift which purchased this property and has aided
largely IN It's proper equipment and completion
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-01-14

We have heretofore expressed our admiration
81 the method adopted by our literally educated
contemporary "The Evening POST of saying its
sevcrest things in Latin. There is Il subtle sort
Of courtesy in it that commcnds it to favor, and
are not certain but that it would in turn grow
to be II distinctive feature of journalism" cx-
cept for the prevailing ignorance of the dead
languages among journalists. We have OBJ
served, however, with something of disappointment
n disposition OF late on the part OF our learned
contemporary TO say severe things in the mother
tongue. 1t has cropped out chiefly in connection
with Gillian matters. Our other Mugwump con-
temporary, Tie Times, having INDUCED i'll com
mems in its Washington correspondence upon
this subject which do not quite meet The Posts
approval, tho latter remarks thereon as follows;
II there should be war. and this observer should
not be made work IN cXpos,d gun on the upper deck
~ one OF his cruisers, IL will b. great tdiluIc II
justice. American youth needs the inspiration that
would come from seeing him rldd,cd win bullets. But
we greatly ehr that far from going down to Chl 10
avenge the Valparaiso outrage. he will stay In Wash
ington and lie about the operations.
Now this to the ordinary reader conveys the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-01-14
TIE JyTERSTATE COMMERCE DECISION

TIE INTERSI1IE COMMEHCE DECIHION'
The decision Of the Supreme Court in the
Counselman case calls for immediate amendment
Of the Interstate Commerce Act. According to
this decision, a witness can refuse 10 testify IN
any case of alleged violation Of the act If he
was personally engaged in the transactions a.
legged to be contrary 10 the law, on the ground
that his answer might tend 70 expose him 70
prosecution. 1t was supposed that this dill
Guilty had been guarded against by provision
in the act which, however the court regards
as not sufficient for lis purpose. Counsclman
had been called Is Il witness in 1890 before Il
Federal Grand jury which was investigating
certain alleged unlawful Determinations by rail
roads entering Chicago. He refused to answer
whether he had obtained rates lower than those
established or any rebates or drawbacks or com
missions from railroad, pleading that his an
swer might tend TO eliminate himself. Judge
BlOdgett Of the District Court, ruled that he
must answer, fined him $500 for refusing, and
placed him in custody Of marshal until he should
make full disclosure. Next the case went to
Judge Gresham, Of tho Crut Court, who held
that Judge Blodgctt was Iighr, and discharged a
writ Of habcaS corpus. Thence the case went
by appeal to the United States Supreme Court
and It's decision, written by Judge BlachfoId
was rendered on Monday. Tho court decides
that the constitutional provision giving persons
the right to refuse to answer questions which
might be uStd against them in criminal cases
must be construed in the brUadcSt sense. 1t had
been contehdcd that IA witness could not refuse
except in a criminal case against himself, but
the court holds:
IL IS impossible that the meaning 81 the constltu-
tiona provision can only De that person shan not be
compelled TO be witness IN criminal prosecution
against himself. The object was b insure that per
should not be compelled, when acting witness
in any investigation, 10 give testimony which might
tend TO show That he himself had committed crime.
The privilege is limited criminal matters. but il Is
broad az the m chief against which it seeks guard
In respect 10 Section $50, Revised Statutes
which provides that no evidence obtained from
a witness by means Of judicial proceeding shall
be in any manner used against him in any Grim
| inal proceeding, or for the enforcement Of any
penalty or forfeiture, the court holds
Legislation cannot abrIdge a constitutional privilege
and cannot replace or supply least, unless 1t is
broad as to have the extent We are clearly OF
opinion That no statute which leaves the party Or
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-01-14
THE DUTY or BROOKLYN REPUBLTCAN


The reelection of William W. Goodrich as
chairman of the Republican General Committee in
Kings County betOkens policy of harmony, good
feeling and we trust, hard work throughout the
important wear on which we have entered. a
little opposition to Mr.. Goodrich was developed
shortly before the election took place on Tues
day. but it was not formidable, and the rc-elec-
ton of last years chairman was made unani-
nous with much heartiness Mr.. GOOGrich'S pol
icy during 1891 gave general satisfaction, and
there is no doubt that in Tuesdays election he
was the choice Of an overwhelming majority Of
the active members Of the party on the other
side of the East River. As chairman he has
been firm yet conciliating, and his influence has
been powerful in healing such discussions as
have unfortunately prevailed among some Of the
Republicans Of Brooklyn in the recent past. 1t
would have been most happy omen il Nj.
Goodrich had been elected again without single
voice or vote in opposition to him.
In this Presidential year the Republicans OF
Brooklyn have most important duty to per-
form. 10 has happened more than once that the