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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-05-09
Nearly Burned to Death.

Miss Kate Glassford, one of Lothrop's
popular leading ladies, who has been
seen here with the Boston stock compa-
ny, had very narrow escape from seri-
GUS injuries by fire in her dressing room
at the theatre in Boston last week.
While arranging her costume the lace
took fire from candle, and in an in
slant the whole front of the dress was in
flames. Miss Glassford picked up a
heavy wrap and, without screaming,
smothered the blaze. When it was over,
she sent word to Stage Manager Snow
that it would be necessary to delay the
act until she could get into another
dress. The audience were not made
aware of her narrow escape from serious
and perhaps fatal injuries.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-05-09
REV. 3. L. WHIT MAN.
He Was Elected President of Colby Uni
versity on Saturday.

1here was very large attendance at
Free street church yesterday forenoon.
Inc parishioners of Rev. BIZ. Whitman,
1he pastor, were uncomfortably sur
prised Saturday by the announcement
that the Trustees of Colby University
had unanimously elected him President
OF that college to succeed President
Small. In the two years that Mr.. Whit
man has been at Free street his influence
and popularity have increased continual
ly. The church has been very proud of
him: and whenever any efforts have been
made to set him away to larger cities,
Free street has been in something like a
panic. Not long ago a wealthy Cleve-
land, Ohio, church, offered him $4,000
salary to come to them; but he declined.
But the Free street people do not feel SO
sure that he will decline the presidency
OF Colby. Colby pays her president $4,000
yearly; so it cannot be money considera-
ton that will be likely to turn Mr.. Whit
man to Waterville after he has declined
to go to Cleveland. But the call to Col
by comes to him as something in the line
OF duty, and his parishioners fear that he
may accept. He referred to the matter
IN his sermon yesterday: but did not in
dictate what his decision would be- The
Trustees of Colby feel very confident,
however, that he will accept.
The election was unanimous. Nineteen
OF the trustees were present:
Hon; J. H. Drummond, chairman, Judge Per-
clyal Bonney. Rev. II. s. Burrage, Hon. Moses
Tidaa anson AT pr Tlhqbmpso Esq ReY Charles
Cornish, Esq, Hon; George A. Wilson, Rev Dr.
A. n IT. 0ra re-, d. " j. Corthe Dr. ~ Larin
B. Pepper, E. F. Lyford, Esq, Rev. N. T. Dut-
ton.
A committee consisting of DR.. Pepper,
DR.. Corthell and Rev. Charles V. Han
son was appointed to express the regrets
of the board at being obliged to accept
Dr. Small's retirement.
Rev. Beniah L. Whitman is a native of
Nova Scotia, having been born in Wilmot
in November, 1862. He is therefore not
yet 30 years of age. When he was about
10 years old he taught school for a year
and half. His parents moved to MARI
boro, Mass. and he went there to Join
them in 1879. He entered Worcester
Academy to fit for college and graduated
in 1888. He then went to Brown Univer-
sity at Providence and graduated from
Newton Theological Seminary. During
his course at Newton he preached at
Newton Upper Falls, where he was or
dained in 1887. His first pastorate, after
completing his seminary course, was at
the Free street Baptist church in this
city, to which charge he came in 1890.
Rev. MIR. Whitman is gentleman of
fine personal appearance, having large
figure and striking countenance, which
would attract instant attention in large
gathering. He is an eloquent preacher
his sermons being brilliant and able. He
is man of large attachments and schol-
ar of pre-eminent abilities. He has made
two trips abroad since his entry upon
the ministry.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-05-09
DEATHS.

In this city, May 8, Coleman, son of Hannah
and the late Coleman Lotus, aged / year, 2
months, s days.
Funeral Tuesday afternoon at ESQ o'clock
from No. Is Spring street.
hi this city, May 8, Robert D., son of Robert
and Nora Copeland, aged years, IL months
days.
In this city, May 7, James M. Kimball, aged
rs years l month.
Funeral on Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock,
at his late residence, 1872 Pine street.
York
Funeral this Monday afternoon at o'clock.
at the residence Of Albert Jordan, No. 90 Fed
In this city, May Z, Alice A., wife OF VIM. NJ.
Funeral this Monday afternoon at 2,ao o'clk,
In this city, May Z, Mary Ann Reardon.
Funeral this Monday morning at $50 o'clk,
from No. 63 Danforth street.
In this city, May Z, Rose A.. wife of the late
Patrick Sweatman, aged 81 years.
Funeral this Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock,
at No; Il Tate street. ua.u,4
of Charles and Sophia Sandison, aged 10
At Falmouth Foreside, May 7, John Yeaton,
Jr aged 81 years months.
Funeral ON Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock,
from the residence of his sister, Mrs. A. L. Fox.
141 Gray street. Burial at convenience of the
IN Gray May7, Mrs; Adra A; Staples widow
aged 80 years. Lewiston y1s Journal nal Ge19pyl
of the late John McAllster.
In springvale, April a. George A Frost,
In Sanford, April %, Harry G. Perkins, aged
Il years.
In, Liyermore, April IS, Mrs. zibeah C. Drake,
aged 80 years.
In Mexico, April %, Lydia Gleason aged
SO years
III Springvale, April "a, Dr. Ivory Brooks.
In Orland, April "a, Geo. w. Grindle, aged
SO years
In Waterville, April %, Jacob Wing aged 80
years.
In Wateryille, April %, Eliza A. Ray, aged
SO years.
The funeral service of the late Nancy F.,
WIDOW OF the late Jacob Pearson, will take place
t 1dtS moinday afternoon at o'clock, from her
the convenience of the family.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-05-09

On MAY 9TH, 1871, THOMAS
BLOOD, an Ex-Colonel in Crom-
wells army, attempted to steal
the Crown Of England from the
Tower of London.
1t is the class of men that choose
to dress neatly and appreciate good
clothing and good values that our
stock appeals to.
You made to measure men. have
you tried to get fitted this season
with ready made? You ought to try
before you say you can't, because you
save money and oftentimes get better
garments. Our Imported Scotch and
Homespun Suits are from $16 to $2s;
the same kind you are asked Sex to
$38 for made to order. The new Tan
Neckwear will remain in the window
for a day or two longer. Fifty cents
for all shapes.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-05-09
The enthusiasm owe

The enthusiasm over
the Parasols surprises us
a bit. Not that the stock
doesn't deserve all the
applause it is getting, it
does; but the unanimous
approval Of everybody is
as unusual as it is crafty
ing. For a fact there is
the best show of Parasol
novelties here that the
town has ever seen and
the department has out
done itself in the bril-
liancy of the display.
Parasols were never SO
decorated nor so dec
orative.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-05-09
Canton RideeIy.

The regular meeting of Canton Ridgely
No. 2, Patriarchs Militant, occurs this
evening at which the election of officers
will take place. Every member should
be present and in full uniform to take
part in it's proceedings.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-05-09

Well also sell Monday
a thousand yards of fancy
Outing Cloths. in twenty
clean, tasteful styles, at
10 r-2c. a yard. They're
fit for summer costumes
for women and girls, for
blouses, shirt waists, etc.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-05-09
CHENILLE TABLE COVERS.
LADIES' SKIRTS.

A large invoice of New Spring Styles just re-
ceived from manufacturer who has failed, will
be sold very cheap.
One lot at 25c each.
One lot, worth 75c, at SOC.
One lot, worth $1.5o, atS1.oo.
A very fine assortment of New Styles, made
in the best manner. and great value, at $500,
$2.25, $3.50, and $2.75.
Moreen Skirts, in plain and fancy stripes,
$3.50.
Black Silk Skirts, in beautiful styles, at $500,
$3.50, $500 and $3.50.
Changeable silk Skirts, $500.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-05-09


We are selling a gen
uine bargain in Taffeta
Silk Skirts at $500, ruff
fed and lined. There's
a considerable line of 9TH
er sorts here too, and we
make silk shirts to order
in a day.
OWEN, MOORE & co.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-05-09
SHEETS and PILLOW CASES.
COTTON DRESS GOODS.

cases of yard wide Pacific Sutings, worth
1914 per yard. we have just purchased at SOC
on the $1.oo, and purpose giving our patrons a
benefit by selling them at 614c per yard.
cases Columbia Suitings, just purchased,
and the last we shall be able to offer. We have
used $50 pieces thus far this season. They are
double fold, and in fine styles, worth 1Oc. Our
price for this sale, 61Ac per yard.
100 pieces Challies, dark and medium, 4c.
Good &c Outing Flannel, 614c.
cases Homespun Outing, in excellent styles,
worth 1890, at only Sc.
Very superior quality and styles in Outings,
at 1oc and 121sc.
Remnants of best Light Prints, 4c.
Remnants of best Dark Prints, &c.
Best Cotton Crash, only 31sc.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-05-09
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

40 inch Capes seem to be the most popular
wrap for spring and summer to be found in the
market today. We have just received fine as
following prices: $500, $3.50, $500, $3.50,
$1,000, $11.o0, $500, S14.oO, $1,000, $500,
$4,000, $500, $24.0o, $500 and $500.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1892-09-23

campaign. The Peoples party
move will cut quite a figure; but
the Mormon vote far overshadows
that, as there are at least 1900
Mormons in south Idaho 1t has
been proposed to allow them to vote
this year. How they will vote is a
conundrum. They usually all vote
one way, and it is a matter Of policy
with them, as the question Of party
cuts little figure. They may go in
a body to the democrats, which will
elect democratic governor and leg
eslature. Should they vote with
the republicans, it would put their
majority up to four or five thousand.
AS will be seen elsewhere, the ques-
ton of their right to vote this fall
is soon to be passed upon judicially
by U. S. District Judge Beatty.
James H. Hawley, the democratic
candidate for congress, Of four years
ago, is attorney for the Mormons.
1t appears as though the democrats
were anxious for them to vote. Re
publicans should be on the alert, or
their majority in Idaho may be
wiped out.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1892-09-23

GOVERNOR NORMAN B. WILEY
has shown himself to be broad
guage man in issuing his election
proclamation. Our sturdy and
honest old governor has disregarded
the nice legal bubbles of our fine
haired lawyers and proclaimed that
justice shall be done in the matter
of representation in the state legis-
lature. He is no mossback. He
says the great and growing county
of Kootenai shall not be deprived of
half her just representation on &C
count of an accident. The govern
or's good common sense will meet
with approval by all who love JUS
tite and care little for legal techni-
calities.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1892-09-23

c. L. Hoffman, ESQ. came over
from Rathdrum Thursday and
spent the day in the city looking
after legal business, and making
himself sociable with his many
friends in this place. Mr.. Heit-
man has acquired a legal practice
that is excelled by few lawyers in
the state. He could have had the
republican nomination for Attor-
ney General, but declined because
he could not afford to give up his
law practice. He is a member Of
the state central committee and
should have been chairman of the
county central committee.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1892-09-23

THE full republican ticket has
been ordered published in the
HERALD, and will appear next week.
TO those who have been close
readers Of the HERALD no comment
is necessary, unless it be to casually
remark that we are glad Bonner's
Ferry is represented on the reput-
lican central committee by Mr..
w. l.. Kinnear.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1892-09-23
AMONG the candidates before the

AMONG the candidates before the
people, there is none whom the
HERALD takes greater pleasure in
endorsing than Mr.. John Donahoe.
If elected to the legislature, the
people of Kootenai county will be
ably represented. Here at home
where he is best known, he com
mands the confidence and esteem
only accorded a worthy citizen.
If the people consult their best in
terests they will elect him.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1892-09-23

SHERIFF w. J. MCCLURE was in
Bonner's Ferry last Thursday on
official business. Mr.. Mcclure is
the democratic nominee for State
Auditor He is well qualified for
the position, has a long, clean ofiic-
ial record, and has a host Of friends
irrespective of party who would be
pleased to see him elected.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1892-09-23

THE return of Hon. Willis Sweet
to congress is for the best interests
Of the Kootenai valley. Mr.. Sweet
has the work for an appropriation
to improve the river well under
way, and his reelection makes the
appropriation far more certain
than would the election of an I'M
tried and inexperienced man.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1892-09-23
PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY
The ELECTION PROCLAMATION.

Governor Wiley has issued his
election proclamation, and it is in
teresting in that it has laid down
an apportionment for members Of
the legislature.
An interesting question has arisen
regarding legislative representation.
1t arises from the county division
legislation Of the last legislature.
The Legislature wiped out Logan
and Alturas counties and created
Alta and Lincoln counties out of
their territory. The supreme court
annuled this change, but in the
mean time the legislature had pass
ed an apportionment act in which
the counties that did not legally ex-
list were recognized, no provision
being made for Logan and Alturas
counties which an attempt had been
made to wipe out.
The governor holds that the APP
portionment made by the legislature
can stand as far as it is applicable
and that Logan and Alturas can
elect members of the legislature un
der the constitutional apportion
ment. A Nebraska case has been
cited in support Of the governors
position, which it is claimed is par
ralel to the Idaho case.
The problem is most important
one, says the Boise Statesman, as
the legality Of the election is involv
ed. 1t is in no sense a partisan
question, and it should be met and
solved now, so that no doubt may
hereafter arise. An illegal election
might be far reaching in its conse-
quences. The legality Of the legis-
lature itself might be called in ques-
ton and the validity Of its acts
successfully attacked, thus defeating
the purposes of the people and in
volving the state in most serious
perplexities.
A great many lawyers in the
state hold that the governor is
wrong. They claim that the whole
Legislative apportionment act is in
validated, and that we fall back to
the constitutional apportionment.
In Ada and several other coun-
ties both parties have followed the
latter apportionment. 1t would
seem to us however, that as the
governor has issued his proclama-
ton based upon the legislative APP
portionment, that that wonld be
tina proper one to follow.
The question effects Kootenai
county very materially. Under the
constitution we are entitled to only
one representative and a joint rep
resentative and joint senator, while
under the legislative act, we get two
representatives and a senator. five
have to fall back on the constitu.
tional basis Of representation, Koot
enai county will lose almost one
half Of her power in the legislature
The legislative act was passed t
to do justice to the growing anc
progressive portions Of the state
and it will be a severe blow if they
must now lose that representation
to which they are entitled.
Since putting the above in type
Chairman Wilson, Of the republican
state central committee, and chair
man Tillinghast, of the Democrat
state central committee, have is
sued a joint manifesto to the effec
that their respective parties Shout,
follow the constitutional apportion
ment in making their nomination.
and so we presume this course vii
be followed, Governor Wiley to tn
contrary Notwithstanding.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1892-09-23

THERE are several elements of
doubt entering into the Idaho state
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1892-10-29
STRAW HATS g.

Owing to the demands of his stead
lily growing trade Mr.. Nesbitt, our
hardware merchant, finds himself COM
PEELED to enlarge his present quarters
and is having large addition built to
his store.
NoTE. The SENTINEL owes an
apology for having ommited an &C
count of the firemen's dance Thurs
day evening last week. Our regular
correspondent sent over full par
ticulars Friday morning and, as we
supposed, put it on copy hook"
After the edition had been run off it
was discovered that this part Of our
Baraga budget had been mislaid.
The fact is the Office is being run now
with half it's usual force and under such
circumstances it is not unlikely that
many local matters will escape our
attention. -EDIToR.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1892-10-29

The pupils and teachers of the pub
lie schools hereby tender their thanks
to Mr.. McCabe and the hester firm
for their generosity in transporting
them TO L'Anse on Columbus Day.
They also express their thanks to
Mcssrs Girard and Mcmillan for their
supplying WAGONS.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1892-10-29
Hotelto Rent.

The Foucault house is offered for
lease on reasonable terms. II has 2S
rooms. May of them large enough for
two beds each, and every convenience
for large boarding house or hotel.
Enquire of
16--tf. PHILIP FoUCAULr.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1892-10-29

The Nester Hose Co. wish to express
their thanks to the new proprietor of
the Chapel House for the grand and
elegant supper served for the patrons
of their Columbian ball.
W. Ferguson, Sec.
The evening world., 1892-01-29
MEN WHOM DOWO SlAsHED.
Several Victims Testify at the
Madman's Trial.

The vigilance OF the unurtformcd guardian
at the entrance to the court-r OF Part L.,
General Sessions, did not prevent large
crowd gaining admission this morning and
packing the room to listen to the proceedings
at the trial OF Henry G. Dowd, or" Jack the
Slasher," as he will be known in criminal
history.
Dowd Is the man who has mania for cut
ting the throats OF drunken men, The par
ticular crime for which he Is on trial Is that
OF cutting the throat OF William Muller on the
morning OF Jan. II. Muller is alive and able
to tell the tale OF his narrow escape IRON
death, owing to no lack or intent on the part
o: the prisoner.
1t was In James street that the Slasher
crept up behind Muller, and, pulling the
partly Intoxicated mans head backward,
used the razor. Then Policeman Masterson,
OF the Oak street ststion, ran up and arrested
the would-be murderer. for which act Master
son has been made q roundsman. Dowd lis
believed to have slashed dozen men in thi
manner and TO have caused the death of
Lawyer John Carson, OF Baltimore.
The prisoner looka like an insane man, and
II Is likely that the jury Will 30 md. Then he
VIII be sent 10 an asylum.
DR.. j. y. j. Manning, OF the Chambers Street
Hospital, testified that he attended William
Muller shortly after O'Clock on The morning
or sunday, Jan. II, in the hospital he found
Muller suffering from profound shock and loss
OF blood. The wound extended from one side
OF the neck TO the other, was very deep and
the windpipe was "nipped." The external
jugular Vein on the right side OF the neck was
divided.
This closed the testimony for the people,
and Lawyer Meyer then opened for the de-
tense, which, he said, would be that OF In
sanity. lie detailed az length the past lie or
DOwd, his confinement In insane aSylums at
Flatbush, l.. l., and Taunton, Mass, his con-
vlction and Imprisonment some years ago for
cutting man, and his cutting OF several
other men recently.
These assaults were without proyocation,
and We're proofs or hts insanity. Under the
Criminal Code the defendant could not be
held responsible Tor any or these criminal
assaults.
Policeman Cornelius j. sullivan, OF the Oak
street station. testified that on Aug. 70 last
he saw Dowd strike il citizen In the face with
his fist on Pearl street. Witness arrested
Dowd and arraigntd him at the Tombs. He
believed powd was insane at the time.
John j. Flynn, OF 4O6 second avenue, tcsti-
fled that he was assaulted by DOwd on July
<, 1887, about 10 r. n. on Second avenue,
near sixteenth street. Witness's throat was
cut, but he could not say whether with u
razor or Il knife. Dowd was arrested and
convicted. and was sentenced to two years
Imprisonment.
John CLARK, OF Elizabeth, n. D., testified
that on the night OF Jan. q, while passing
through Worth street, he was approached by
Dowd. who. without any provocationo or utter
ancc OF II word, cut his throat with razor
and ran away.
The evening world., 1892-01-29
Prussin's EectariGn Educational Bill
Provokes animated Discussion.


BERliS. Jan 20 9-l'E' Scctarian Education
bill Is under discussion In III" Lower House
OF tn" Pru>slan Diet, ana mastery aTgImcntS ;
FOR and against the measure are cAIeCl"d
Though the bill Is, OF course, a Government
measure. II does no, meet wi'h unqualified
supper, from all tn !u"hlNcis uI rlc Min
istry 50 opposed waa Herr Miguel, tn,
PrusS!an Minister of Finance, to The adoption
OF The bill without what hc insl,trl were
vital notifications, that he tcndoT'd his r.
sigIation to the Emperor IN" latter,
however, dld.uot accept it,.AnG prevailed upon
Herr MiQuc! to remain IN ONCE uLti! the bill
was debated by Committee.
The National Liberal and the ITrl,iunigc
parties are bitterly op9o sod 10 the bill, whl, h
Anplluaus, Hebrews, and Old l.ulhcIaLS as
duly qualified religious LoIcs, ana as such to
receive state aid Tor their schools.
No rccusni'iIul, given 10 Methodists. Od
catholic, ln!tarlans, aHd Dc.sts aud iirc.
thinkers generally, and the oppOacLts q; he
bill do not think II Justi' to thus" sect 81.
t. compel their members to have their chill.
dren subjected to compulsory rrligi giOus tea H..
inxs by members -. other scCts. The bill l. a
pet scheme oi th' Emperor, but II T. certain
to meet with determined opposition.
Chancellor Non Capri'i to-day made a
pyTerfui speech IN favor OF the bill.