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The Portland daily press., 1894-06-28
A PATRIOTIC DEMOCRAT.
Es-COnsul Harold NJ. Sewall Denoua-
ees CleVeland's Policy
IN OUR RELATIONS WITH Hawaii
AND SAMOA.

He Places Himself On Record As Endors-
ing the Action of Hon. John L. Stevens
at Hawaii-He As Ex-Consul to Samoa
Knows Whereof He Speaks and His
Patriotism Will Not Suffer Him to
Endorse by His Silence the Platform
r of the Party Endorsing Cleveland.
Bath, Me-, June 27.-The Times this
afternoon publishes a letter from Hon. H.
M.Sewall, ex-Consul General at Samoa.
which is said was sent to the Democra
tic caucus in this city to elect delegate
to the Democratic state convention. The
letter savagely attacks the plank of the
Democratic platform, endorsing CIeve
lands policy in Samoa and Hawaii. In
the letter occur the following paragraphs:
An American is now chief justice in
Samoa, but President Cleveland takes
the opportunity of his appointment to
denounce the treaty made by men of
both parties in conference, the invita-
tion for which was accepted by the Pres
ident himself. Even now he seeks to
surrender to our commercial rivals all
negotiation and the lives of our gallant
othcers and men. Over Hawaii hoated
the American flag. Natural position,
national destiny had long since assigned
her to us, and wise policy, respected
since our bounds first stretched to the
Pacific, had served notice to the nations
or the world that the, time was .drawinp
near for her incorporation into our great
commonwealth. To the present admin
lstra1ton came the time and the opportu
nifty, but in folly and in shame, midst
the rldlcule OF other nations, their gift
was spurned with insults, and followed
up by cowardly intrigue, which inspired
the dethroned sovereign to demand the
blood or The first men of the islands, at
their head one of whom our own city
can claim as her son. 1t was the ehigh
privilege of distinguished citizen of this
state 1rst to extend to the Americans of
Hawaii the the greetings of their coln-
trymen and to be the first to give their
government social recognition. The
platform of the Republicans ofMaine en-
dorse this act of the Hon. John L. Stew
ems. 1t deserves the endorsements of
every party platform of the state. But
IL IS afe to presume it will not receive
this endorsement at Lewiston. PARTY
necessity demands counter declaration.
Sach ueia oeciaratlon, or even perfunctory
praise OF foreign policy which has
5een everywhere one of surrender, in its
purpose and execution, l could moi, aud
would not submit to unheard. By word
and deed l am on record in support OF
Mr.. Stevens action, and the policy for
which it stands.
But to speak as I would speak weic
present at the convention, would not,
am sure. represent the Democrats of
Bath, and in justice to them and TO my
self make, this explanation of my re-
fusal to accept their trust.
| am very truly yours,
(Signedl, HAROLD M. SEWALL.
The Portland daily press., 1894-06-28
The Cats Breath.

A recently published story criticises
the notion that "a cat sucks away a
child's breath" This is merely an ex-
preston erroneous in it's form of physio-
logical fact. All the felidae possess
poisonous breaths intended by nature to
act as an anaestbetic on their prey. If
a person cares to experiment by inhaling
for instance, cats breath, they can
easily realize the truth of this state
ment. Carefully watch cat playing
with a captured mouse. You will dis
cover that the mouse does not suffer,
but is sort of stupeded, as if by chloro-
form. In the Life of Livngstone,n writ
ten by himself, he States that once
when he was seized by lion and his
arm broken, the crunching OF the broken
arm gave him no pain, so henumb bed were
his senses by the animals breath. A
cat seeks the child, it's soft bed and the
warmth of its body. and lies down on
the chest of the infant. It's weight i'm
pedes respiration, it's breath anaesthetizes
the child, and death follows. This cir
cumstance has actually occurred, and
medical records conclusively prove it,
Brooklyn Standard Union.
The Portland daily press., 1894-06-28
COMMENCEMENT AT LEWISTON.

The Anniversary Exercises at the Cobb Di-
vinity School-Exercises at Bates today.
Lewiston, June ga larger atten-
dance than usual was at the Main street
Free Baptist church in Lewiston We'd
nesday afternoon, at the exercises of the
Cobb Divinity school,
During the year, Professor Thomas
Hill Rich, a venerable professor of the
school, has died, and the occasion of the
presentation to the school of a portrait of
him was made most impressive.
The graduating class numbered four,
and the order of exercises was AS fol-
lows:
Paul as Man of Prayer,
Milton H. Babcock, Cambrige, Mass
The Parliament of Religions Harm
full to Christian Missions, ~
Herman Andrew Childs, East Dixfield
The Parliament of Religions Helpful
to Christian Missions,
Hobart Ronello Purinton, Waterville.
The Minister as Student of Social
Science,
Horatio Ellsworth Wilson, EPSON, NH.
Presentation of Diplomas
Presentation to the school of portrait
of the late Professor 7. H. Rich
by Rev. 7. STACY of Saco.
At the close Rev. S. Frost of Ban
gor addressed the alumni upon topics
directly concerned with successful
ministry. The evidence of Christian
faith in God, the direct hold that the
church must keep upon Him were en-
phasized. His topic was "One of Gods
Plumb Lines.
The boards of Bates College met on
WedneSGay
The most important business NATURALLY
before the boards was the choice of a
president, a matter which has been
| pending for year.
AT the Wednesdays meeting, Professor
George Colby Chase of Bates was chos-
| eight votes to two, one being sfor Pro-
| fessor Anthony and one for Professor
| Salley.
In the board of overseers, the total
vote was 23, of which Is were yes and 10
no, the duty of this board being to ac-
quiesce or not to acquiesce.
In President Cheney's address the fol-
lowing summary is given of the financial
condition. For the financial standing
| of the college, l refer you to the report
of the treasurer, from which you will
see that our permanent fund amounts to
| S317, 7,S04. 55, gain during the year of
| S12. 456 o. The receipts from various
sources are S24, S96. %. The expenditures
are 1924, 1872 81, leaving in the treasury
an excess of $703.74. This is the first
year since the death of Mr.. Bates, in
which there has not been deficit.
Last year il was. S6306s. Previous to
| that. since the time above referred Ito,
| it had been about $4,000 annually. For
this improved condition of the treasury
let US be profoundly grateful.
$500 FOR THE LIBRARY.
The Bates Alumni Association met at
Hathorn Hall. The report of the treas
The Portland daily press., 1894-06-28
MET With COLD LEAD.
ConVicts at the CharlestOWn State
Prison Rebel.
THEIR ATTEMPT TO ESCAPE FRUS-
TRATED BY PLUCKY OFFICERS.

They Set Fire to One of the Work Shops
to Attract the Officers Attention, Then
a Band of Thirty Made a Bold Dash
for Liberty-They Were Armed With
Clubs But Could Not Face a Revolver
One of the Prisoners Shot and the
Others Subdued.
chair shop in the state prison started a
riot at o'clock this afternoon, for the
purpose of making break for liberty.
J. Oakes, prisoner who has been in the
prison for some years, headed the rioters,
and was shot in the groin by one of the
officers.
At the time the men dropped their tools in
the shop and made break for the yard,
wooden buildings inside the wall.
1t was evidently started by the prisoners
to attractsthe attention of the officers, In
order that a number might escape un-
noticed.
For few minutes all was excitement, and
the officers hardly knew themselves what
had transpired.
They say that the men, headed by Oakes,
caused a riot. Some were armed with clubs,
and evidently meant trouble.
They began to yell when they saw the
officers after them. and kept it up until
every prisoner in the prison knew that
there was trouble. Then general howl
went up, and for moment it looked if
there would be general riot.
The officers in the different shops. how
eyer, controlled the men well, and the
rioters were not joined by any more men,,
The fire was discovered by one of the
rioters, and through that fact the officials
think that it was set by them.
After the fire became known to the officers
of the prison it took but few minutes to
extinguish it.
The riot started in the shirt shop, where
twenty or thirty convicts are employed.
About 20 of the men made break into the
yard and for while it looked as though
the officers would be powerless to control
the men.
Running across the yard they entered the
chair shop, where Officer Donovan met
them. He drew his revolver and ordered
them to halt.
The crowd rushed on and Donovan in
stantly fired. the shot hitting Oakes in the
left groin. The wound is very serious
on and DR.. .Sawin, who was called to attend
HIM, says that there is but little chances of
his living.
The Portland daily press., 1894-06-28
At f arnington.
ON THE KITE SHAPE.
Good Racing at Old Orchard Yesterday
Afternoon.

Old Orchard, June 27.-There was a fair
attend ance and good races at the Kite
track this afternoon. The s.24 trotting class
was especially close, six heats being trotted.
The fastest heat of the day was the first in
2.24 pacing class; 2.171A. The summaries.
2.24 Glass. Trotting. Purse $500.
Merry Bird. br S, by Jay Bird
(Brown) 31I l
Fred Wilkes. br g, by Nelson's
Wilkes (JohnSon) 1 2 2 2 2
King WalkhilI, by Sir Walk
hill (Nelson) 343 8 8
Time-226 Ia, 2.s1 s-4. a.18 1-s, s.ls3-4.
2.2? Glass. Trotting. Purse $500.
Mcdonald, b g by George Wilkes,
EHnfes. blk m by can Lambert,
CALVIN 2
Allandorf, ch S (Wigginl 3 2 8
Sargent, b (Nelson) 4 "A 4
Time-2.26 1-32, 2.225 IA, 2.24 3-4, IA LIZ
2.24 Glass Pacing. Purse $500
Socks, ch by Rockbale GARTH / i /
Ned Davis, ch (Wilson) 3 8 2
Helen, br m QIocke) 2 8
G. o. Taylor b g (Hicks) 2 S
Walter Roberts, gg (Horton) 5 A
Time-2.17 IA, 3 al9 IA, 21S l-2.
The Portland daily press., 1894-06-28
OBJECT TO THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE
Yesterdays Doings in the House and Senate
The Income Ta1 Still Being Discussed.

Washington, June 27.-In the House,
the message from the President of the
Council and Minister of Foreign Affairs
of the French government, in response
to their resolutions of sympathy passed
by the House Monday, was laid before
the House by Speaker Crisp On motion
of Mr.. Sayers, joint resoIu tlon was
agreed to that after the expiration of
the present fiscal year by extending
the same rate of appropriations for July
as the bills for the current year be made
for each month thereof A bill autho-
rizing the secretary of War to- appoint
boards to review the action of courts
martial cases where the sentence of
court cashiered the person from the
army, was discussed, amended and
passed. An order from the committee
on rules giving three hours to the dis
cussion under the ive-minute rule, of
the bill to admit New Mexico to the
Union was agreed to after being
changed to provide for the considera-
tion of the New Mexico statehood bill
under the tye-minute rule, keeping it
open for amendment. The reading of the
bill was begun by Mr.. Perki ms, Republi-
can, Iowa, moving to amend the bill by
amending the date for the electing of
delegates to the constitutional conven-
tion as different from that on which the
general election was held in November.
The amendment w as accepted.
An exciting discussion was preciptated
by the motion of Mr.. Smith Repubii-
can, of Illinois, to amend the paragraph
requiring a provision to be made for
the establishment of systemof common
schools that the English language may
be .taught in them. The amendment
was rejected, the vote generally being
along political lines. The Republicans
and Populists favoring and the Demo-
Gratis opposing the amendment.
Mr.. Wilson, Republican, of Ohio, offered
an amendment providing for the teach
ing of the English language as a branch
of study in all public schools, but not
to the exclusion of other languages The
amendment was lost on division on
party lines
mir. Wheeler, Democrat, of Alabama.
asked unanimous consent to postpone
further action on the bill until the expi-
ration of the second morning hour to-
morrow This was finally agreed to and
the House adjourned.
In the Senate.
Washington, June 27.-In the Senate.
at 10.3 80, the tariff bill was laid before
the Senate, the pending question being
that offered by Mr. Allison on section
SIS, in relation to the income tax in
discussion, Mr.. Allison Withdrew the
amendment.
Mr.. Smith, Democrat, of New JERSEY.
offered an amendment to exempt the
dividends of small stockholders The
amendment was ia abled.
After acting upon several other amend
ments, the Senate adjourned.
The Portland daily press., 1894-06-28
Weather Observations.

The following are the observations for the
Agricultural Department Weather Bureau
for yesterday, June ~, taken at 8 p. M.
18th meridian time. the observations for
each station being given in this order
Temperature, direction OF the wind, state OF
the weather:
Boston, IS degrees, sW. ,fair,;. New York,
"a degrees. 5, fair; Philadelphia, rs degrees,
S, clear; Washington. rs degrees, Sc, fair;
Albany. "a degrees, W, fair; Buffalo, 70 de-
grees, W, cloudy; Detroit, rs degrees, Sc,
clear; st. Paul so degrees, Sc, cloudy; st.
Vincent, Y degrees, E, cloudy; Huron,
Oak, "a degrees, NV, cloudy; Bismarck, GS
degrees, SW, cloudy; jackson dlle,, 80 de-
grees, Sc, fair.
The Portland daily press., 1894-06-28
BRIEFLY TOLD.

Two hundred and fifty-four bodies have
at Cilfynd.
The steamer Plymouth left her harbor at
II O'Clock yesterday morning under her own
steam bound for Hoboken. where .she will
await her turn to go on the dry dock.
The grand master sovereign of the knights
of Labor has issued manifesto to all
Knights to unite in rendering all aid and
power to members of the American Railway
Union in their present contest.
AS a result Of the bite Of mad dog, re-
Northampton, Mass, died last night at
Pasteur institute in New York. He was IS
years of age.
The railroad commissioners wilIleave
Bangor Friday morning for Calais, to
inspect the new electric street railway.
The Portland daily press., 1894-06-28
THE WEATHER.
Showers.


Washington, June 27.-For Thursday for
Maine: Showers and variable winds,
Boston, June 27.-For New England for
Thursday: Generally fair, except local
showers and thunder storms in Maine. add
New Hampshire; slightly cooler; variable
winds.
Local Weather Report.
Portland, Me-, June 27-The local Weather
Bureau office records as to the weather the
following:
s am.-Barometer 29S23 thermometer
65.5; dew point, IS; humidity, So; wind, S;
velocity, 9; weather, cloudy.
sp. m.-Barometer, 29.790; thermometer
700; dew point, SO; humidity, 81; wind, S;
velocity, 4 weather, light rain.
Mean daily thermometer, 700; maximum
thermometer, 76.0; minimum thermometer
6a.2; maximum velocity of wind, %, S;
total precipitation. 81.
The Portland daily press., 1894-06-28
FOR RENT.

Store No. 100 Exchange street, in
Jose Bldg, together with shops in rear
of same, lately occupied by Nelson Ten
ney & Co. Premises consist of Main
store containing about 1880 so. TT.
with Basement the same; rear store
containing about 1880 So. tt. with
basement. the same; and work shops,
two stories high. 4Ox22 and 28x16
and in good condition and are connect
ed. Large yard space adjoining. The
whole will be leased together or will
be divided, as tenant may desire. Ap-
ply to JOHN f. A. MERRILL, Room
"a, Jose Bldg, SO Exchange Street.
Maya diff
The Portland daily press., 1894-06-28

urer was read and accepted, showing
the amount of money on hand to be
S2l5. Henry W. Oakes, ~, and L. M.
Palmer, '76. were elected as candidates
for the board of overseers of the college
1t was voted to appropriate sum not
exceeding $500 for the purchase of books
Tor the college library as a gift from the
alumni association. The following com
mittee was appointed to expend tine
same W. II. Junkins, ESQ.,, no. Professor
George G. Chase, '6S: Professor GA.
Stuart, II; Professor F. W. Chase, '6S;
H.W. Oakes, Esq.,, ~.
The Portland daily press., 1894-06-28
The Strike Extending.

Chicago. June 2?-The switch tenders and
the crews of the switch engines on the
Illinois Central railroad in this city struck
at IL o'clock last mig gft by order from the
members.
This is the latest extension of the strike
in connection with, the boycott of Pullman
cars.
1t practically ties up the Illinois Central
and the roads depending on it, the Michigan
Central and Big Four. in this city
The Portland daily press., 1894-06-28
commencement at Harvard.

Boston, June 27.--Today's commencement
at Harvard college was made most memo
rable by the fact that the day marked the
formal close of President Eliot's 25th year
of service as the head and front of the
University. The orations and dissertations
were delivered as follows: Latin grafton,
Edward Kenneth Rand dissertations, Lind
sey II. Damon, George B. Magrath and
John T. Twombley, orators; John r. Oliver
and Macy M. Skinner representing the law
school, and j. M. Morton and Francis
Albert Gilmore, Representing the divinity
school. In all, 72l degrees, exclusive of the
honorary degrees, were conferred. Follow
ing the exercises, the lunches were in order.
Francis III. Appleton was marshal of the
alumni parade in the.afternoon.
A Large Glass at Yale.
New Haven, Conn, June 27-The final
exercises of commencement were held at
Yale today. They began at $3.50 this morning
when the seniors of the academic new
scientific and medical departments formed
on the campus and marched through the
green to the Center church where the
graduating exercises took place. The vale
Herbert Chase OF Haverhill, Mass, and the
salutatory address by William E. Thoms of
Waterbury, Conn. Four hundred and nienty.
seven students receive Yale diplomas this
year aside from the honorary and post
graduate degrees, the largest showing ever
made at a Yale graduation. The annual
alumni dinner was held this afternoon
Among the honorary degrees announced
was that of d. D. on Prof Charles ]. H
Ropes, of the Bangor, Maine, THEOLOGICAL
Seminary.
The Portland daily press., 1894-06-28

for the Demorest grand gold medal directed
was held tonight at the Camden Opera
house. There We're eight contestants from
different parts of Maine. F. ". Clark of
grand contests. presented the grand gold
medal to the winner. Miss L. d. Mcleod of
Hoplton, Me-, who now enters the contest
to be held at South birmingham, Mass,
July 18th, for q diamond medal and fifty
dollar scholarship in the Boston School Of
Oratory. The state convention begins at
ten a m tomorrow
The Portland daily press., 1894-06-28
A Boston steamer in Colllsion

New York, June 27.-The steamr H. M.
Whitney of the METROPOLITAN line. arrived
New York from Boston today and reported
Shamoin. off Pollock Rip Light, Mar thas
Vineyard. The accident happened at D..
m, Tuesday in thick fog.
The Portland daily press., 1894-06-28
sympathizers Strike.

Chicago, Junessee27.-A thousand men en-
ployed in car shops on the Illinois Central
road at Burnside, and 100 employees of shops
of the same company at Weldon, went on a
strike this afternoon because of their
sympathy with the Pullman strikers. Only
a small minority of these men are known to
be members of theAmerican Railway union.
The Portland daily press., 1894-06-28
COMMENCEMENT DAY.
Maine Colleges Hold Their Farewell
Exercises.
COLBY AND BOWDOIN TURN OUT
LARGE CLASSES.

Bates Will Hold Her Commencement Ex-
ercises Today and Bowdoin Celebrates
Her Tooth Anniversary-A New Presi-
dent Was Chosen for Bates Yesterday
Portland Boys Graduate.
Waterville. June 27.-Wednesday morn
ing opened fine and large audience
gathered at the church long before 10
O'Clock to listen to the exercises of the
graduating class. The procession of
students and alumni formed on the
campus and marched to the church,
where seats had been reserved for them
Following was the programme:
Prayer.
Origin of Religion Daniel W. Kimball
Power of the Home, Clara JJones
Gladstone, Theodore FL. Kinney
(D A Poet to be Read, Annie E. Merrill
Arnold's Treason Jacob Kleinhaus, Jr.
% Browning as an Ethical Teacher,
Mary L Carleton
The Home in Politics, Sadie L. Brown
The Temple to Athletics Torn Down
and RemodelIed, Frank L. Ames
& )The Universal Stage in Social De-
velopment, Frank W. Padelford
Man for Man, William B. TuJhill
Arc americans Becoming SOCIALISTS,
William L. Jones
(DThe Poetry of the Bible,
Frank Il. Morrill,
evolution, Austin II. Evans
()Kossuth, Walter E, ,Kenrick
The comforting of Diplomas
CD Excused
MEETING OF TRUSTEES.
Several changes will appear in the
faculty of Colby. Professor Shailer
Mathews. after six years at Colby,
goes in the fail to Chicago University,
where be has been elected to the chair
of Historical Exegsis of the New Tes-
lament. nProfessor Mathews's place will
be taken by Professor William J. Black,
of Gberlin College. Professor Black is
the author of several works on politi-
cal economy, and is recognized authori
ty in his department. Professor Currier
has passed in his resignation and Pro-
fessor III. G. Jackson, of Phillips-Exeter,
will hereafter be the gymnasium in
structor at Colby. Professor Jackson
is a graduate of Bowdoin, and is noted
for being the man who took the $500
prize offered by Professor Sargent of
Harvard for being the most nearly per-
IecG man physically ever examined by
him.
The trustees, at their annual meeting,
appointed President Whitman, Rev. A.
r. Crane of Hebron, and Rev. C. v. Han
son OF Skowhegan as a committee to
make arrangements for. celebration
next year of the 18th anniversary of the
founding of the college The alumni
association adds to that committee Mr.
r.. w. Dunn of Waterville and Hon. Leslie
q Gnrn1ch nf Tho fr, ,c+a
also voted to allow President Whitman
leave of absence during the collegiate
year, 1896 and 1897, for the purpose of
travelling abroad.
The decision of the judges at the
junior exhibition was given Wednesday.
F. Welsh received first prize and j. Colby
Bennett second.
The Portland daily press., 1894-06-28
STRUCK DEAD.
A Bethel Barber Killed by Lightning
His Wife Injured.
Especial to the Press.

lopeclaI TO the Press.
Bethel, June q. 27.-Frederick A. Clark,
barber, of Bethel. aged 80 years, was
struck dead by lightning while going
from his shop to his house this after
noon. He leaves wife and two chill.
dren. His wife was also struck uncon-
scious by the same bolt.
The Portland daily press., 1894-06-28
Have Began Work,

Boothbay, June a7.-One hundred
dagoes from New York commenced dig
ing trenches for the water works today.
The Portland daily press., 1894-06-28
REPUBLICAN CONVENTIONS.
Nominations Made in Several of the
Counties.
OF Candidates for District and County
Ofacies-This is a Republican Year and
Enthusiasm is Manifest Everywhere.

OF Candidates for District and County
Ohcies-This is Republican Year and
Enthusiasm is Manifest Everywhere.
Ellsworth, June 27.-At large and enthu-
siastic Republican county convention here
today the following nominations were made
Senators, Elmer P. spofford. Deer Isle;
Gilbert E. Simpson. Sullivan; clerk of
courts. J. F. Knowlton. Ellsworth; judge of
probate, Oscar ?. Cunningham, Bucksport;
sheriff, VIM. Fennelly, Eden; county at
torney, Z. S. Clark, Eden; commissioners,
Nahum Hinckley, Blue Hill, Perry W.
Richardson. fremont; register of deeds,
VIM. B. Campbell, Ellsworth; treasurer,
James f. Davis, Ellsworth. The chief in
terest was in the candidate for sheriff, four
ballots being necessary for choice.
At Skowhegan.
Skowhegan, June s7.-The Republican
county convention today nominated f. W.
Hovey of Littlefield and G. A. Marston of
Skowhegan for senators; Ben s. Collins of
Anson for county attorney; E. r. Viles.
Skowhegan Tor sheriff; Llewellyn Goodwin, ,
ten, Skowhegan. treasurer; H. G. Webber of
PALMYRA for county commissioner. E. F.
Danforth, Esq, presided. Hon. John l..
Stevens of Augusta speaks this afternoon
and Hon. Llewellyn Powers of Houlton this
evening.
At f armington.
Farmington, June 27.-The Republican
candidates for Franklin county were nomi-
mated yesterday as follows: Senator, George
W. Stone, JOY; CLERK of courts, Byron w.
Small. Wilton; register of deeds, benjamin
er. Japez Moore, New sharon; register of
probate, Frank W. Butler, Pennington;
county treasurer, Daniel NJ Bonny. Far
mington; sheriff, Gilbert Miller, Wilton;
ton