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The Portland daily press., 1892-05-27
WILL RAISE A MILLION.
The Baptists Want It for Foreign
Missionary Work.
HOW METHODIST WOMEN MAY
YET BECOME LAYMEN.

The Baptist at Philadelphia Stood and
We're Counted Against the Chinese Act
They Say 1t Was Passed to Please the
Scum of Society-Closing Session of the
Methodist acknowledgements
alists in Washington.
PHILADELPHIA, May 26.-At today's
session of the American Baptist Mis-
sionary Union, the report of the COM
mittee on missions in China was read by
Rev. T. D. Anderson of Providence. He
stated that the outlook in China was
bright.
Rev. DR.. Wayland offered a resolution
protesting against the recent Chinese ex-
clusion legislation as unjust and oppres-
siye, as violating our treaty obligations
and as threatening to imperil our mis-
sionary work and workers in China.
Rev. DIR. Murdoch called upon those
who opposed the Chinese exclusion act
to stand and show President Harrison
that there were those who were not in
sympathy with this act passed to splease
the scum of society on the Pacific coast. !"
All those present stood and in chorus
said amen
This afternoon, the report of the cen
tennary committee was presented by Rev.
E. G. Malo of Boston. Sunday, June 26,
is set apart to be celebrated as centen-
nary day. An earnest appeal was made
in the report to the clergy, laymen and
various Baptist societies to use their best
endeavors to raise as quickly as possible
the 81 100000 centenary fund to be used
in aiding foreign missions. The follow
ing apportionment in raising the fund
was made: Churches, $40O, 600; Sunday
schools, $15O,OO0; individuals, 100000,
| and woman's societies $250,000. The
audience was asked to subscribe at once
towards the fund and $4500 was pledged
The business of the union closed this af-
ternoon. This evening large meeting
was addessed by Rev. Drs. Richard S..
Storrs, A. j. Gordon and others.
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ITS LABoRs ENDED.
The Great Conference of the Methodists
Has Adjourned Finally.

OMAHA, May 26.-In the Methodist
conference today, the committee on state
of the church reported in favor of the ap-
pointment of a commission consisting of
three bishops, three ministers and three
laymen to consider the advisability of
the organic union of all Methodist
churches in the United States. The re-
port was adopted.
The committee on missions brought in
a report declaring that the church
should, under no circumstances, admit
any one who has not entirely abandoned
the practice of polygamy. This was
adopted.
A hot fight occurred between the
friends of the official church papers, and
those of the independent papers in re-
gard to the confe ance endorsements
and the Withholding of profits. The
subject was finally laid on the table.
The Judiciary committee reported that
the word ''laymen'' in the discipline had
reference to men only. An
amendment by DR.. Hamilton was
adopted, 234 to IA, providing that if the
work ''laymen,'' as applied to delegates,
be not interpreted by two-thirds vote
of the annual conferences and a three
fourths vote of the general conference to
mean exclusively males, women shall
then be admitted as lay delegates. The
amendment was then adopted as sub
stitute for the report.
The conference then adjourned sine
die.
CongregationaIists at the Capital.
WASHINGTON, May 26.-The Congre-
gationalist American Home Mission So
The Portland daily press., 1892-05-27
VESSEL TORN TO PIECES.
Grew Left Two Hundred Miles from
Land Without a Compass.
HOW THE BATH SHIP ST. CHARLES
ENDED HER CAREER.

Captain Chapman Found in the Cabin
with His Spine BrOken-He Lived just
Long Enough to Reach Land-Two
Others Badly Injured-Two of the
Crew Entered the Hold and Then
Came the Explosion. f>
SAN FRANCISCO, May 26.-The crew of
the ship st. Charles of Bath, Me-, which
was blown up at sea off the Oregon coast
on the 18th inst, arrived today on the
steamer Willamette Valley. The st.
Charles left Nanaimo with cargo of
coal May IS for San Francisco. On the
morning of the 18th the second mate.
Mike Flynn, and Charles Lenberg, a sail
or, went to the fore hatch to get some po-
tatoes, taking with them the ships Ian
tern. Louis Strandburg, sailor, saw
the mate pass the lantern. Lenberg was
reaching through hole into the fore
part of the ship, and was about to crawl
through when the explosion occurred
and Flynn was lifted bodily in the air,
He fell at Strandburg's feet with great
hole in his scalp and his legs burned to
crisp. Lenberg was thrown back against
the ladder and was terribly cut and
burned. Kiley, the sailor who was on
deck at the time, states that when the
explosion occurred, ropes, hawsers and
the main hatch cover were hurled from.
the deck by the force and the deck op-
ened wide from the after part of the
house to the stern. The ship was gen
orally demolished. The rigging was on
fire and the pumps would not work.
Captain Chapman was found pinned to
the floor in his cabin under the furni-
ture and broken timber. The captains
spine was broken and the crew extricat-
ed him with great difficulty and made
haste to get into boats as the vessel was
sinking. There were 10 men divided
among three small boats. When last
seen the vessels mainsail was afire and
the ship was laundering. The boats
were 200 miles from land without COM
pass. They succeeded in making Cape
Foulweather safely ana there Captain
Chapman died. Lenberg and the second
mate, Flynn, were taken to Newport, Ore
gon, by the survivors, who then came to
this city. Flynn is expected to die.
The Portland daily press., 1892-05-27
APOLOGY CAME PROMPTLY.
Canadian Authorities and the Insult to
the American Flag.

MONTREAL, May 26.-Col. Cole of the
Montreal Garrison Artillery called on
General Knapp, United States consul
general today and apologized for the
ootrage committed by irresponsible
members of his corps in ordering the
United States flag down from various
stores on the Queens birthday. He
said that neither the officers of his corps
nor any militia officers in the city sym
pathized with those who had taken the
flags down. If the offenders were dis
covered they would be severely repri-
manded unless further punishment was
ordered by the militia department. Con-
sui General Knapp has sent statement
of the facts on to Washington.
Approves the Atchison Scheme.
LONDON, May 26.-The Times this
morning commends the action of the
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad
Company in cabling the details of its
income bond conversion scheme to Lon
don, and admits that the offer is fair
one.
Five Hundred Die Daily.
CALCUTTA, May 26.-The cholera con-
tinues its ravages in Serinagur, one of
the capitals of Cashmere. The popula-
ton of the city is about $1,000 and the
disease, if it continues as fatal as at
present will depopulate the place.
Deaths are occurring at the rate of 500
dai1v
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Adopted by Wells Republicans.

WELLS, May 26.-At caucus of the
Republicans of Wells held last evening,
J. G. Hall, George Getchell, Joseph Fl.
Littlefed and F. G. Rankin were chosen
delegates to nominate a candidate for
governor. The following resolution was
unanimously adopted:
Resolved, That the Republicans of Wells,
recognize the faithful service of Hon. Henry B.
vices to the state as attorney general in the
prosecution of the great tax cases against the
railroads, carrying them to a successful termi-
nation, and his integrity as citizen, and we
cordially tender him our support for the Repub-
lican nomination for governor.
The Portland daily press., 1892-05-27
Washington Notes.

The Secretary of the Navy has ap-
pointed Henry G.. Pray of Salmon Falls,
N. H., foreman mason at the navy yard
at Portsmouth, N. H. This is the result
of the recent competitive examination.
President Harrison gives his support
to the National Columbian Public School
Celebration, which plans to give the pub
licischools leadership nall the local cele-
brations of the 4O0th anniversary of the
discovery of America, October 18th.
In response to a call issued April % by
the national silver committee for a ma
tional convention to ''all who earnestly
favor the Immediate restoration of free
bi-metallic coinage in the United States''
about 100 delegates assembled yester-
day. General A. J. Warner, chairman
of the national committee, was chosen
permanent chairman.
The Portland daily press., 1892-05-27
SCARLET FEVER AND DlPHrHERlA.
Lawrence and Methuen, Mass, Suffering
from Two Evils.

LAWRENCE, Mass, May y26.-Lawrence
and Methuen are seriously affected with
an epidemic of scarlet fever and diphthe-
ria. In Lawrence the Washington
school is closed and in that vicinity the
epidemic is very prevalent. In Methuen
all the schools are closed An extensive
system of fumigation is being consid-
cred, the affected children are being
looked after by the townspeople and ev-
cry precaution is being taken against the
greater spread Of the disease. Deaths
are numerous.
The Portland daily press., 1892-05-27
SIMMONS sEcEDEs.
The Peoples Party Is Big Enough to
Have Split.
Especial to the Press.1

RocKLAND, May 26.-Wm. II. Sim
mons, who was the unsuccessful candi-
date for governor several years ago and
who is now attracting much attention by
his withdrawal from the Peoples Party,
told your correspondent tonight that an
other convention would be called proba-
bly, about the middle of June. The dis
satisfaction over the Gardiner conven-
ton. of which Mr.. Simmons was the first
to give expression, is becoming wide
spread. Cumberland and York counties
have recently come over to the side
not been quite decided under what name
to hold the proposed convention. AS
Knox county casts about two fifths of
the labor or Peoples Party vote, every
effort viii be made to lave the conyen-
ton in this CITY,
The Portland daily press., 1892-05-27
SONS OF THE PINE TREE STATE.
Massachusetts Club Listens to Speeches
and Elects Officers.

BosToN, May 26.-At Parker's this eve
ming, about fifty members of the Pine
Tree State Club held their annual reun-
ion and dinner. President r. G.. F. Can
dage occupied the seat of honor, and
Hon. w. G. Frye, American consul at
Halifax, was the guest. Remarks were
made by Hon. W. G. Frye, Hon. Harri-
rison Hume, Rev. M. j. Savage and 9th
ers. The following officers were elected:
Pr. sident-R. G. f. Candage.
First Vice PreSident-Hon Harrison Hume.
Second Vice President-Dana Estes.
Third Vice President-Char A. Coffin.
Secretary-Danel G. Robinson.
Assistant Secretary-James G. White.
Treasurer-S X. Hamilton.
The Portland daily press., 1892-05-27
Ames Says Blaine.

NEW YORK, May 26.-Among this
visitors to Secretary Blaine today were
Senator Hiscock and Ex-Governor. Oliver
Ames of Massachusetts, The latter
gentleman subsequently said: ''Mr.
Blaine will accept if nominated at the
Forthcoming convention and am sure
he will be. He will write no more let
ters of declination. He is not looking
quite as well as 1 expected to find him,
but he is improving daily, 1 understand,
and I am satisfied that he is strong
enough to undergo the ordeal of Presi-
dental campaign"
The Portland daily press., 1892-05-27
5 A. M. n.Isr.n- P. M
P. C.-PartIy cloudy.


The following are the observations OF
the Agricultural Department Weather
Bureau for yesterday. May 2e, taken at
s p. M. 10th meridian time, the OBJ
servations for each station being given in
this order: Temperature, direction OF
the wind, state of the weather:
Boston, $40, S, cloudy; New York,
62o. Sc, cloudy; Philadelphia, 6So, NV,
rain; Washington, 62o, NE, rain;
Albany, 60o, S, cloudy; Buffalo, 4so, S,
cloudy; Detroit, 66o, SW, cloudy;
Chicago, 52o, N, cloudless; St. Paul,
$50, NV, partly cloudy; St. Vim
cent, $40, N, cloudless; Huron, So.
Dak., 620, N, cloudless; Bismarck, sc,
Sc, cloudy; Jacksonville, 7S0, Sc,
cloudless.
The Portland daily press., 1892-05-27
. Anna. Loses Her Case.

! New York, May 26.-Judge Truax, of
the supreme court, after an argument
this morning dismissed the action of
Miss Anna Dickinson against the mem
bers of the Republican national commit
tee of 1888 on the ground that the con-
tract made for her lectures in aid of the
election of Harrison was illegal.
The Portland daily press., 1892-05-27
The Women yictorions.

WESTMINSTER, Ind, May 26.-The
General Conference of the Methodist
Episcopal church today voted Is to 40
to admit women. The question has been
fourths of the members of the denomi-
nation are women, so that their admiss-
ion gives them control of the church.
The Portland daily press., 1892-05-27
Up Goes the Black Diamond.

New YORK, May 26.-The eastern
sales agents today advanced the price of
Chestnut coal Is cents, to go into effect
June l. The increase brings the price
up to $4.05 per ton as compared with
So. SO in May and June last year. The
June allotment was increased from 2, 750,-
900 to 5000, 900 tons.
The Portland daily press., 1892-05-27
commencement at orono.

BANGOR, May 26.-The 21st commence
ment of the Maine State College will be
from June 25th to July 1st, with this
programme:
SATURDAY.
7.So p. n1.-Sophomore prize defamation.
SUNDAY.
7.so p, m.-Baccalaureate address by the
President.
7.30 p. m.-Junior exhibition.
TUESDAY.
900 a. nl.-Meeting of the trustees.
100 to 400 p. m.-College halls open to visit
1.30 p. m-Military exercises.
800 to 500 p. m.-President's reception.
500 p m.-Alumni reunion.
WEDNESDAY.
$50 a. Commencement exercises.
3.0op. m.-Meeting of the alumni.
500 p. m.-COncert.
THURSDAY.
200 p m.-Class day exercises.
FRIDAY.
$50 a. determination OF candidates for ad-
mission to the college.
Receiver for Fort Payne Concerns.
AUGUSTA, May 26,-The financial af-
fairs of Fort Payne, Ala, continue to be
of interest to Maine people. Colonel
Martin V. B. Chase of this city has been
appointed receiver of the Fort Payne Ma
tional Bank, and also of the furnace
investors not long ago.
Two New Steamers.
BATH, May 26. = Steamer Juliette,
owned by George Ell. Storer of Jersey
CITY,, was launched this noon at the New
England ward. She will run from Rock
land to Ellsworth.
BANGOR, May 26.-The new steamer
Sedgwick, built by the Bangor and Bar
Harbor Steamship Company, was launch
ed today.
Ionhegan's Visitor.
BooTHBAY HARBoR, May GA car
rier pigeon landed on Monhegan Island
Wednesday afternoon, at 2 clock, and
was captured by the islanders. On one
wing were painted the figures 1850. Each
leg was encircled by silver band, one
bearing the figure and the letters G. B..
c., and the other the same figures as on
the wing.
Suicide by Hanging.
RocKLAND, May 26.-Nathan Stlnson,
a mail carrier between North Haven and
Pulpit Harbor, committed suicide by
hanging Wednesday night. No motive
is known, and he is supposed to have
been insane.
Marcus Morton's Death.
BETHEL, May 26. - Marcus Morton,
aged 40, unmarried, was killed by a
horse running away and dragging him
under land roller today.
Burglary at Biddeford.
B1ppEFoRD, May 26. - Rosenbaum
Brothers store on Main street was bur-
glarized last night. Furnishing goods
and jewelry were taken. The thieves
entered through rear window.
Hiram Smiths Injuries.
RocKLAND, May 26.-Hiram Smith. in
iured at Charles 7. Spears grist mill yes
terday afternoon, died today.
The Portland daily press., 1892-05-27
AUSTRIA is WITH US.
Anxious to Establish Reciprocal Rela-
tions-The Agreement Proclaimed.


WASHINGTON, May 2e.-The President
today issued a proclamation announcing
that in view of the reciprocity clause in
the tariff act of 1890, the government of
Austria-Hungary has authorized the ad-
mission, from and after May 25, 1892, in
to Austria Hungary OF all articles of
merchandise, the 45a product Of the United
of Austria Hungary with Germany and
other nations on the terms stated in such
treaties. The articles on which reduc-
ton is made in the reciprocity treaties
with Germany, italy, Switzerland and
other countries, and to the benefits of
which the United States is admitted,
number 292, but a considerable part Of
these articles is not exported from the
United States.
The Portland daily press., 1892-05-27

Island, Me-, to the effect that Contractor
Snow of that place, member of the
New England Manufacturing Associa-
ton, has told the locked out men there
not to go away, as there would probably
be plenty of work for them in few days.
''This," said Secretary Grant, ''looks
as if secret arrangements have been
made by the manufacturers for settle
ment"
The Portland daily press., 1892-05-27
Bees Made 1t Hot for Thomas.

ARLINGTON, Mass, May 26-A curious
accident, which may result fatally, hap
pened to Mr.. Thomas Mead this morning.
While trying to hive some bees on his
fathers farm, the insects became enraged
and lighted on Mr.. Mead's face and neck,
stinging him in most terrible manner.
Medical attendance was summoned at
once, but the doctors are yet in doubt as
to the result of the case.
The Portland daily press., 1892-05-27
THE SUNDAY CLOSING QUESTION

THE SUNDAY CLOSING QUESTION,
Uncle Sans Exhibit at Chicago VIII Be
Locked Up.
WASHINGTON, May 26.-The House
went into committee of the whole today
on the sundry civil appropriation bill.
The pending question was on the sub
ject of Sunday closing of the worlds
fair. To the amendment offered by Mr..
Johnstone of South Carolina, providing
that no part of the amount appropriated
for the Worlds Columbian Exposition
shall be available unless the doors of the
exposition shall be closed on Sunday and
that in no event shall an exhibit made by
the government be open to the public on
Sunday, was pending substitute offered
by Mr.. W. A. Stone of Pennsylvania, pro-
viding that before any money appropri-
ated by the bill is paid the managers of
the fair shall file an agreement to close
the exposition on Sunday and that no
part of the appropriation shall be availa-
BILE until the board Of managers shall
give satisfactory assurances that no in
toxicating liquors will be sold on the
grounds.
liz SUBSTITUTE Was lOSt, 20 10 104.
Mr. Dockery of Missouri then offered
as a substitute the following: s'Provid-
ed that the government exhibit at the
Worlds Columbian Exposition shall not
be open to the public on Sunday" This
was adopted.
The question then recurred on the
original amendment, as amended by the
substitute, and it was adopted.
An amendment was offered by Mr.. At
kinson of Philadelphia that no intoxicat-
ing liquors shall at any time be sold in
any government building. This was
lost.
During the disposition of these amend
ments the chair was utterly unable to
command order and the buzz of CONVEX
sation and noise of laughter was so great
that fully third of the members pres
ent We're ignorant of what was taking
place.
The worlds fair paragraphs were final
ly disposed Of The Sunday closing pro-
vision now reads simply: Provided
that the government exhibit at the
Worlds Columbian Exposition shall not
be open to the public on Sunday"
Secretary Blaine Made Defendant.
WASHINGTON, May 26.-Secretary
The Portland daily press., 1892-05-27

Blaine has been summoned before the su-
preme Court of the DISTRICT OF Columbia.
Judge Montgomery has ordered him, as
defendant in the celebrated claim against
the government by Brigadier General
Armstrong, to show cause before the
court in general term, On y or before June
s, why the writ Of mandamus should not
issue as prayed for.
The Portland daily press., 1892-05-27
Coming This Way.

SANDY Hook, n. j., May 2e.-United
States training ship Monongahela. COM
mander James Ell. Sands, anchored in the
lower bay this morning. She has crew
of 275, including 113 boys. She is from
Norfolk, bound for Kittery, Me-, and put
in here to transfer the boys to the Min
nesota.
The Portland daily press., 1892-05-27
Strikers Elated.

NEW YORK, May 26.-The granite
alton in the form Of a letter from Clark's
The Portland daily press., 1892-05-27
Three for Cleveland.

LOUISVILLE, May 26.-The Democrat
ic state convention adjourned at o'clock
this morning. Three of the four dele
gates are for Cleveland
The Portland daily press., 1892-05-27
ESTABLISHED JUNE 2s, 1se2--voL. 80.
THIS MORNINGS NEWS.

ITO MOkNING'S NEWS.
Page 1.
Weather indications.
General telegraph news.
Page e.
General sporting news.
Obituary.
Riches in New England.
Page 8.
Maine towns.
Poem Kathleen Mavourneen.
PACED.
Editorials.
Music and drama.
Court record.
Anniversary of the Army and Navy Union.
Minneapolis convention.
School and College
Eighty-ninth anniversary of the Portland Light
Infantry.
The proposed railroad from Lewiston to Cam
den.
How to make our Militia more effective,
Larcenies.
Democratic National Convention.
The Eye and Ear Infirmary fair.
Marriages and deaths.
Page 6.
Wit and Wisdom.
Gloriana's rival.
Page Z.
Marine news.
Financial and commercial.
Page p
Personal
Brief Jottings.
City of Westbrook.
Government bids.
Flowers for Thatcher Post.
The Deering Republican Committee organize.
Carpenters Union.
Portland people interested.
Accidents.
Ascension Da6.
Maine Medical Association.
Exhibition at the Art Club.
The yacht cruise
Portland Fraternity.
The Portland daily press., 1892-05-27

Secretary Blaine Made Defendant.
WASHINGTON, May 26.-Secretary
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-05-26


Mr.. d. J. Cole was III the city the
fore part Of the week visiting his many
friends and also on business. We
presume this visit was to settle
definitely the plans and specifications
for the erection of the new store soon
to be constructed by Spafford, Cole q
Co. 1t will be solid brick structure
two stories high, 40 fit wide and not less
than 100 fit long, situated between the
present store and the Ben Wheeler
saloon. They Will use the very best
brick the country affords and will
commence operations as soon as the
water goes down. Modern in all its
details, and provided with all the
appliances necessary to carry on their
extensive trade this store when COM
pleted will be one of the finest in the
city and one which all may be proud Of.
The present store building will be used
as storage and ware house. 4 two
thirds interest in the realty was sold by
Mr.. Spafford to Messrs. Cole and Lipke
this week. 1t has frontage of so feet.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-05-26

! WONDERFUL are the cures made
by Downing's Calisaya Compound. 1t
is the best Kidney and Liver cure on
Earth. For sale by H. H. Voss &, Co.
Born unto Mr. and Mrs. Steve Stat
terry on Thursday, May 10Th, a bouncing
baby girl weighing 8! pounds. If you
/ haven't smoked a well-wisher for the
little daughter call ON Steve and get
one.
REWARD for real merit is the testi-
mony of thousands who have used
Downing's Stramonium Liniment. The
greatest pain reliever. Try it. For
sale by H. H. Voss & Co.
The Merrill Advocate has discarded
its inside patent and now prints the en-
tire paper at home. This is an enlarge
ment of considerable merit and should
be highly appreciated by the readers OF
that sheet.
The famous Chicago Lady Quartette
has been engaged by the Cong'l church
and will sing in the Opera House,
Wednesday evening, June LIST. Be-
yond question this will be the musical
event of the season and all who enjoy
such entertainments should secure their
seats at once.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-05-26
LOCALS.
1t still rains here.

1t still rains here.
See the change IN NJ. A. Bogoger's
ad. this week.
The Wisconsin river at this point has
fallen three feet in the past three days.
a9Hot and Cold water baths at
L. Fournier's barber shop. First-class
service. IT,
Our shoemaker is now here and
ready to do all kinds of repairing and
custom work. Doud & Muir.
The jury brought in verdict for the
defendant in the case of Leon Martin
plaintiff VS.. d. RatelIe defendant.
In our Hat Department may be found
all the latest styles in soft, stiff and
crush hats. Doud & Muir.
\ number of our young men took
advantage of the high water the past
week and had great sport riding the
breakers.
The Chicago Lady Quartette at Opera
House Wednesday evening June LIST.
Reserved seats 80 cents, general
admission So cents.
The social and entertainment given
by Miss Southard's Sunday School class
Wednesday evening was largely
attended and an entire success.
We have just received an elegant
line of Mems fine night shirts which
we sell at so and IS CTS, S1.00 and 1925.
Call and see them at Doud q Muir's.
When leaving your orders for ice be
sure and see that they are left with
the Twin City Ice Wagon.
EDWARD kETCHUM, Proprietor.
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