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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-03-25


At first view the assembling of such a
body, and still more its peaceful and or
derby session, would seem attended with
insurmountable difficulties. The labor
of even converting all Christians called
by one UNCONVENTIONAL name-as all
Methodists, all Baptists, or the hke-is
immense That Of converting all Protes-
tants in one representative body has
seemed beyond attainment, and that of
uniting all Christians. whether Greek,
Catholic or other, in one deliberative body
has been SO great that it has never
been attempted and has been but doubt
fully suggested. But in the great Chi
cago conference will sit intelligent and
authorized representatives of all who be-
lieve in a God and have formulated a
faith-Jew, Parsee and Mohammedan,
Brahmin, Buddhist and Christian.
Following the classification Of Rev.
James Freeman Clarke, most writer's
have divided the faiths of mankind into
10 great religions. but as the Coptic,
Armenian and many more are mere eth
mic sects-that is, sects composed of dis
tinct races rather than distinct faiths
the really great and distinct religions
may best be classed as six, and, accord
ing to late and very careful estimates by
the French academy and American Sta
tistical association. the estimates brought
down to 1899, they rank in numbers as
follows: Christians, AT ,0S8,000 Con-
fucianism and worship of ancestors, 1885,
100000; Hindooism, 100, 100000; Moham-
mechanism, 1884 900; Buddhism, 49,
600, 600; Judaism, 100000.
Of course the SO called polytheists, or
gross idolaters if there really is such a
being as an idol worshiper), the Fetch
lists. Voodooists, or snake worshipers,
and other degraded classes are omitted,
though they number at least 1870, 100000
The Parsees are also omitted, but, as
think, wrongfully as they have a most
distinct and clearly outlined and very
philosophical faith and are people of
very high character and intelligence.
They number, however. less than 100000
an1 are considered but remnant of the
ancient Reconsideration ethnic in re-
ligion. 1t is question also if the Shin
toists, numbering at least ID, 900, 900, and
the Taouists, numbering 43,000,0O0, as
well as all the Confucianists, should not
be added to the class labeled Buddhism.
giving it about 60,000,000 and making
itperhaps the leading division. However,
any classification is open to criticism.
AS the world now is the Christians,
nominal and real, though less than q
third Of the human race, comprise an
immense moiety of the material power
and intelligence, but if any man has an
idea that the other faiths will not be de-
Tended by men Of extraordinary ability
and great scholarship the coming con-
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-03-25
WHERE WOMEN VOTE.
Tuscarora Chiefs Elected by MatrOns
Of the Tribe.

Peculiar Survival of Ancient Customs on
the Reservation Near Niagara-How
Chiefs Arc Made and Deposed-The Sig
uifcauce of WAN pun.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-03-25

pie. Their diseases, as both their friends
and enemies agree, are mainly acquired
through association with depraved
whites. Pagan ideas are quite generally
eradicated, although there is still preva-
lent a belief in witchcraft. Numbers
think that witches actually exist and
may appear as owls or bears or flashing
lights. One shriveled old Indian woman
with whom I became acquainted fum-
bled over her collection of simples and
dried herbs until she found some pep
per root"-the best of all her treasures
some of which the good old soul gave
me, with the earnest declaration that if
should chew little from time to time
the witches could never come near me.
Being so near business and civilization
the Indians of course make many things
for sale to the whites, but while those
who purchase bead work and similar
articles know exactly what they are get
ting those who look for ancient and typ
ical relics need to be on their guard.
Wooden warclubs, for example, are east
ly manufactured, while the much priced
stone pipes are not beyond the skill of
the Indian of the present day. One, when
I was there, was busy carving pipe Of
specially elaborate design, and he naive
ly said that as buyers liked pipes to look
'sold and as if they had certainly been
used" he was going to smoke it for
time himself before putting it on the
market.
The Tuscaroras are proud of the fact
that what they possess is in no way the
gift of the United states government.
When long ago they were driven from
the south and forced to take shelter at
the "long house" of their Iroquois breth-
rem, square mile of land was generous
ly given them by the Senecas. Later,
about the beginning of this century, two
square miles were given them by Robert
Morris. Since then they have purchased
more, until now they own 6,249 acres.
They receive no annuities from the gov
eminent. no gifts-in fact, absolutely
nothing. ROBERT SHACKLEToN, JR.
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REV. #. CESAR, PROF. Won oRELLI.
PROF, HOSMER. REV. G. WASHBuRNE

At first view it seemed to some timid
souls that in such conference there was
an unwise concession, as though Chris
tianity thus consented to have its claims
weighed on an equality with those Of
the heather. The best refutation Of this
view is found in the fact that mission
aries in all heather lands are most eager
for the conference and full of confidence
that their work will be advanced by
comparison and discussion. President
George Washburne, D. D., of Roberts
college, Constantinople, Bishop Parteria
of Sophia, Servia, and in fact all the
leading Christian Protestant workers in
the eastern countries urge this view
with great force. 1t must be admitted,
too, that all the other sects or denomina-
lions or great religions are represented
by men equally confident, and the prob
abilities are that all will be somewhat
astonished, finding, too, that they agree
in many more things than they differ.
OF all the great political movements
of modern times the British conquest of
India had the most iberalizing effect on
the western mind. The two great
branches of the Aryan race, separated
nearly 1000 years ago, were suddenly
brought into the most intimate relations,
and each learned with establishment of
the long and devious road the other had
toiled over in it's search for the unknown
God. AS the Aryans of the west had
abandoned the classic and the Teutonic
mythologies for the pure monotheism of
the Jews, so the Aryans Of the east, or
the more intellectual part of them, had
adopted sort Of modified monotheism
from other races. The great literature
of the Sanskrit tongue was opened to the
west, and now, so far as merely human
wisdom can judge, there seems an even
chance that India will modify the belief
Of the west before the west converts In
dia.
The most acute representatives Of the
varied faiths will meet at Chicago and
discuss one theme each day, 1.-The Per-
sonality and Nature of God" Man and
His Place in the Universe" Religion,
OF the Expression Of Mans Relation to
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-03-25
Regularly Appointed.

Miss Marguerite Hume is deputy re-
corder of West Bay City, Mich. At a
recent meeting of the common council.
when the recorder was out Of the city,
she acted in his place. Some of the al
dermen feared that this would invalidate
the proceedings, and there was little
breeze, but on the discovery that Miss
Hume was regularly appointed officer
and had taken the oath all objections
were NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Journal.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-03-25

God" Unity and Diversity in Reli-
gion," Incarnation why the Universal
IdeaD, "'sScience and Religion, and thus
on to the summary of all in "The Moral
Duties Taught In All Religions On
each day chosen representative of each
sect will present summary of it's claims
to acceptance. Truly a wonderful con-
ception is this, and its realization will
make an epoch in the history of thought.
J. H, BEADLE.
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The PRESS is delivered mornings in Portlanf
and Woodfords at 90 cents month.
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lspeciai Correspondence

LEWISTON, N. Y, March 9.-Few OF
those who at Niagara falls see Indian
men and women offering trinkets and or
naments for sale know that but a few
miles distant is an Indian reservation, in
habited by one Of the Iroquois tribes
and governed by a council of chiefs. 1t
is fitting tina the Iroquois should still be
at Niagara, IT the locality is one which
is famous through Iroquois history and
legends.
At Niagara, at the chasm Of DEVILS
hole. destructive onslaught was once
made by the Iroquois upon British troops
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-03-25
TO TALK THEOLOGY.
Great Religious Parliament to be
Held in Chicago.

Representatives of Judaism, Parseeism,
and ALI Forms of Christianity to Discuss
Vital Themes For Seventeen Days.
On the nth of September next there
will convene in Chicago for session Of
II days the most extraordinary religious
assemblage ever known. 1t will be q
conference or congress or convocation
without precedent on this earth. twill
be, in short, a representative convention
of all the great religions. convention
of men Of all great races, and not only
Of all the great religions. but of all the
important subdivisions of each.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-02-04

same quality as the famous Numidian
marble which was worked in Africa for
900 years and from which the ancient
statuary was made. IL is variegated and
has some OF the most delicate tints and
ehades.
The Virginia and North Carolina delega-
tions voted IN the House to-day with Mr.
Hatch on the antI-opton bill.
NAIL MATTERs.
Steamboat service has been established
in Virginia as follows from July next to
June 80, 1897;
Norfolk. by Newport News. to Smith
Geld. thirty miles and back. six times u
week. by a schedule satisfactory 10 the de-
partment.
Norfolk. Va. by Fortress Monroe, to
Baltimore, Md. ISL miles and back. six
times a week. by a schedule satisfactory to
the department
Norfolk. by Portsmouth. Fortress Mon
roe. Hicks's Wharf, Milliams's Wharf, and
smiths Wharf. TO Thompson's Wharf Va.
seventy miles and back. three times a
week. bv q schedule satisfactory 10 the
department.
C,ivens IL tho name of apost-office estab-
lished IN Craig county Va, with Sallie NJ.
Givcns az Postmaster.
Hon. John l.. Marye Of Fredericksburg,
is here
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-02-04
The Use Of the irmory

To he Eii0r Of he DsDdict
must confess that have been surprised
and made sorry over the discussion thc,
has arisen about the occupancy ~ tho
Armory by the ladies' who propose holding
the bazaar IN April. Last spring CulOn'i
Cutshaw camO before Is meeting ~ Holly
wood Memorial Association aud after an
eloquent aud stirring speech On tile SUB
ject If raislng money % pay ob the hent
necessary % complete the Private SOLDIER
and sailors Monument requested Us 10
undertake. a bazaar. when the question
was asked. Where shall IT. be held ! .
Colonel Cutshaw replied he supposed there
would be no trouble IN getting the Armorv:
lie thought very naturally-and 80 dld
we-that the First Regiment would onlY
be too glad To have Us occupy their b'al.
tful hall for the time. even az personal
inconvenience TO themselves
And right here let NE say IT II a much
greater Inconvenience To us tO undertake
aad carry on this work IN Aprl-the busi-
est month IN the year-than men can
possibly understand. Sull. 20 help them
our Of iltlculty and doot ~e con-
sonted.
Please let there be no lll fesllng about
the matter. line soldiers composing the
First Regiment are our husbands. brothers,
and sons. and they know very well II NJ
anv time there should arise the need tor
our help to be given them IN any good
cause we would respond promptly aud
generously.
II the Armoty is offered us II ought 20 be
with a graceful courtesy on the part OF tho
soldiers. which will be- ony IN keeping
with their chIvalrous character. and which
will be appreciated by Us.
A MEMBER or rHE HoLLYwoOD MEMORIAL
ASSOCIATION.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-02-04
The I{ansasinlnity.

TopFKA, KAN, February 9.-All hope of
settling the muddle In the House has been
abandoned. and the two organizations have
settled down, quit quarelllng back and
forth and agreed TO divide the time on the
floor from now TO the close of the
allotted time. the Republicans meeting in
the forenoon and the Populists' in the alter
noon. TINS arrangement was agreed upon
in the Populist caucus last Wednesday
night. and the Republicans accepted it
last night without objection. At the same
caucus the Populists reaffirmed their reso-
luton to fight IT out 10 the end, and a line
of action was agreed npon. The
regular forms of organization will
hereafter be followed and bills passed
without regard to the Republicans.
Only such bills as cannot Immediately be
attacked in the Supreme Court will for
the present be passed, and at the close OF
the session appropriations for the expenses
of the Legislature aud the State govern
ment and the State institutions will be
adopted. Then they will adjourn and let
the Republicans do their worst. Should
the Supreme Court declare the laws of the
Populists to be void and the Governor call
an extra session of the Legislature. the
Populist House will come back just the
same and 60 through the form of repass-
inc the same laws. This is the programme
as stated by Populist leader to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-02-04
Arrival Of AdmiraL

Probably no time in the era Of CONNER
cial enterprise has the advent oi new
luxury created so much cOmmotlon anu IN
terest a. that occaslOned bY Ihe Nj
mIral" cigarette, which WAS introduced IN
New York city two months ago. Ihs ciga-
rette is made by the National Company.
which is emphatically distinct from the
trust. THE Admiral" Is an exponent Of
the higher grade OF cigarettes and Il - an
unquestioned tact the most popular brand
ia New York, irrespective OF price. 10 IS
claimed that the quality contained Is far
more costly than any cigarette ever made
in America. and such claim would appear
to be verified by its phenomenal demand.
The early New York train brought repre-
sentative and SIX "Admlrai salesmen 70
Richmond. and from the character OF sew
eral Of our dealers who hayo Interested
themselves IN the brand It - saie 10 pre-
diet that the coming cigarette IN hich-
mond Is The Admiral
We understand that c. W. saunders. No
1900 east Cary street, Is the sole dlstriOu-
ting agent.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-02-04

GLOUCESTER. n. j.. February 3.-Four
favorltes. second choice, and a 10 to |
shot gallOped in winners on the muddlest
track that has been seen here for many
moons.
First race-seven and one-halt furlongs--
Lum won; Wallace q. second, Ned third.
Time, l52.
Second race-four and one-half fur
longs-Captaln McChesney Won; sue
Ryder (colt) second. Charlie Il. third.
Time. 1903 4.
Third race-six and one-quarter tur-
longs Blackwood won LlewelIyn second.
Philander third. Time, 1917.
Fourth race four and one-half fur
longs Tradesman won; Fitzroy second,
Graylock third Time. t:034.
Fifth race-fve furlongs Motley. won
Censor second. Mckeeyer third. Time,
l:10.
Sixth race-six and one-quagter fur
longs -Eolic won: MOntlece second. Spa
yonla third. Time. l:3l o.
GUr1ESBURG. n. j., February 3.-There
was thick fog and driZzling rain at the
track to-day until o'clock, when the sun
came ont and made 1t warm aud pleasant.
the track was deep in mud.
First race-slX furlOngs-lndlgO won
Lake second. Iron (cold) third. Time. l:l9.
Second race-six fuTlongs
won Register second, Azrael third. lime
LII.
Third race-four furlongs-Hymn won
! Glance second. BrIer third. Time. 81.
Fourth race-f furongs-ROse Dance
won Elect second. Fire Fly third. Time
| 1:055i.
Fifth race-one and one-sixteenth miles
RENE won: Sir George H.. second. Glen
! lochy third. lime. 1859.
Sixth race-seven turlongs-Greenwich
won: Sorrento second, Character third
| Time l:3l.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-02-04
Record of Accident.


McALLIsrER, I. T.. February 3.-An ex-
plosion occurred last night IN Nine No. IL,
owned and operated by the Usage Coal
and Mining Company. Two men were
killed and perhaps more. 1t not beng
known how many miners were exposed to
the explosion.
WooNsocKEr. K. l.. February 9.--The
new Washington express RIA the Reading
and New York and New England roads
east bound. ran into the rear OF the Nor
wich boat express IN front OF the station
nj East Douglass. Mass. on the New Eng
land road. at O'clock this morning. A
woman passenger on the boat tram was
killed and several others were injured.
WAsHINGTOS. February 3.-Ihis after
noon quantity of alcohol in the engine
room of the National Museum became ig-
nited and exploded. Three wOrkmen IN
the room were injured two slightly. and
the third was burned so seriously that 1t is
thought he cannot recover.
RoME. n. Y. February 3.--A now-plow
on the Rome. Watertown, and OgdeDs-
burg railroad ran into a stalled freight
tram to-day while going at high speed.
Two men in the plow were crushed TO
death and the conductor probably fatally
hurt.
SCHENECTADY, n. Y. February 3.-Marga-
ret Thurber. aged 81, and her 5-year-Old
daughter Josephine were fatally burned
here this afternoon, the child DYING within
a few minutes and the mother receiving IN
juries which caused desth before mid
night. The child's clothes accidentally
ignited. and the mother was burned while
endeavoTng to save the child.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-02-04
THE HAWAllANS ARRIVE.
Commissioners at the Seat of Uncle SANS
Government-Nothing New.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., February 3.-Dls-
matches from Minister Stevens and the
commander of the Boston were received
nv mail az the State and Navy departments
to-day. II is stated that they contain no
more information than has been made pub
Inc through the press dispatches from, san
Francesca and the kilograms received by
the State and Navy departments concern
ing the Hawaiian revolution.
The commissioners Of the PROVISIONAL
government of Hawaii charged with the
duty of presenting TO the government OF
the United States the proposition OF an.
nexing the islands to this country reached
Washington this afternoon. They were
met at the station by DIR. Mott Smith, who
mad previously received by mail the COM
mission of President Dole, OF the pro-
ylsional government. appointing him the
commemorative of Hawar at Washington
under the new regime
The hour OF their arrival was too late In
the day for them to meet any OF tine OF
f;eials Of this government. and the arrange
neut made for their reception did not IN
clude an interview with any OF them De-
fore tomorrow morning. The commis-
sioners received q number OF representa-
tiyes of the press at their rooms aud
talked freely and frankly of their errand.
They brought with them copies OF the
Hawaiian papers of Wednesday, January
18th. which contained full accounts OF the
nroceedings IN connection with the revo-
luton, which was accomplished on the
nreyious day (the l7th), and the psrticu-
lars Of which have already been maze
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-02-04
NO MORE cONSULsHlPS.
No More Nominations. st Least, by Presi-
dent Hsrrison-The Vacancies


WASHINGTON. ID. c., February 3.-Presi-
dent Harrison will make no more nomina-
tions Of consuls for the United States.
There are at present but four vacancies IN
what are known as principal oftices-thst
is. Offices which correspond directly with
the State Department-Apia. Cork. San Sal
vador. and Nogales. At present there are on
the rolls 400 principal ofhces-an increase
of forty during the adminlstration-and
about eleven minor vice-consulates and
the like. 1t is not to be inferred that be,
cause of the distinction between principal
and MINOR Offices the lstter are not desirs-
bic berths. for IN many instances the reye-
nue derived therefrOm is greater than the
salary attached TO the principal offices.
The retention in Office of incumbents once
established is much more certain IN the
consular service than probably in any
other branch Of the government. The re-
glster of the Department of State, which
Is very popular document Just now.
shows that quite q number of consuls
NJ present IN office were appointed by
President Cleveland, and have served
through President HarrisOn's term without
being disturbed. while a number Of others
have been in office even longer. The Mes
tor Of the consular service ls Horatlo j.
Sprague, who was appointed Consul at
Gibraltar from Massachusetts on the l2th
of May, 1913, and has remained continu-
ously at that post until the present time.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-02-04
TEXAS AND RALEIGH.
WORK BEING PUSHED ON BOTH BAT
TlE-SHIP AND CRUISER.
When Assigned to Richm ond-Quar-
antine seryice-Pcrsonai.

Correspondence OF the Richmond Dispatchl
NORFOLK, February 3.-The ship-j -joiners
are getting along rapidly with the work OF
fitting up the cabins of the new steel
cruiser. II will not be many months now
before the Raleigh Is ready for sea. All
the force that can be handled is kept ac-
lively engaged on both the Raleigh and the
Texas. and little or no time is lost. The
delay Of the contractors IN delivering the
heavy armor for tho coast-defence steamer
Amphitrite continues to put back work on
that ship.
VIC. c. M'LEoD AT WORK.
Vice-Grand Chancellor W. l.. Mcleod.
Of the Grand Lodge Knights OF Pythlas
OF Virginia. is earnestly engaged in this
section in working up interest among the
lodges In ard of the Memorial Hail
to be erected in Richmond.
Mr. A. Aronheim. Of this city, Just as
signed TO duty in Richmond as Internal
Revenue Gauger, has resigned the position.
The Norfolk Medical Society has ap-
pointed a committee TO cooperate with the
New York committee in its efforts to secure
sound and efhcIent quarantine legislation
On the part of the United States Con-
gress.
The Chambers Fire Company Of Ports
mouth gave $50 to the poor last night ana
the Royal Arcanum lodges S25 each.
BrvALvEs PLENTIFUL.
Oysters have dropped to normal figures
and are plentiful again az the docks.
Captain w. n. Bragg. formerly of Rich
mOnd, continues Ill At his hotel, in Ports
mouth. Captain w. II. Face, of the Vir-
ginia Pilots Association, has been i'll for
some time at his home, IN Atlantic City
Ward.
Rev. John b. Newton. of Monumental
church. Richmond, will be in Norfolk
next week ana hold ten-days' service at
IT. Peters Protestant Episcopal church.
Naval-Constructo Francis L. Bowles. OF
The navy-yard, is in New York.
TO SUCCEED HOLT PAGE.
Some half dozen or more applicants are
in the field for the city collectOrship. made
vacant by the death of II. W. Page. The
Council MAKES the appointment, and the
Office Is worth about $4,000 per annum.
EIGHT HOURS WORK.
An order has been issued at the navy
yard for the clerks III the construction de-
partment to remain at their desks from
TO 6 O'clock. with one hour at dinner.
kale and spinach are bringing good
prices in the Northern markets.
Rev George G. Nandershce, Of Suffolk,
delivered temperance lecture here last
night.