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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-01-04
LITERARY VALUE OF THE BIBLE.
Mrs. Noah Burgess's Valuable Paper Read
Yesterday.

Mrs. Noah Burgess, by request, read
her valuable paper on "The Literary
Value Of the Bible,'' at the First Parish
house yesterday afternoon to large and
delighted audience
The paper was designed to emphasize
for students the literary value of the
Bible. Literature is that writing which
applies to humanity in it's universally.
1t has to do with man in his thoughts,
his emotions, his human relations, and
is studied that through it's benefcent in
fiuence, life may be nourished in it's high
or and purer elements. Its sign is
culture. not special training, but the
foundation fer that. In the Bible writ
ings are found the qualities of pure
literature perennial life and universal
adaptation. Their key note ia in every
human breast: their ministry is wide as
human life. Opening with the song of
creation in Genesis the paper passed to
the story of Moses and his majestic career
in comparison with Homer's tale of Troy
A reference to the Psalms, that litera-
ture full OF the vitalizIng force of ex-
perienee, beautiful in form with that
parallelism, which is like the movement
of nature where tone answers to tone, re-
dectlons slow objects and images, and the
love of attraction and repulsion pervades
the material and spiritual universe
Emphasis was laid upon the advantage
that would be gained INCUR schools could
the technical study of the sciences be
accompanied by lessons in Bible litera-
ture SO wonderfully adapted to heighten
and impress the subjects studied. SEN
fences from the Prophet Isaiah were
given as instances not of ornamentation
Of literature but as literature in fullness
of life and power. words pulsing with the
life beat of a patriotic heart. The Book
Of Job was dwelt upon as poem that
touched the universal heart of man. It's
lyric beauties were noticed, the copious
fountain whence many modern poets have
drawn.
The writings of Paul were Cited in
general with special reference to the ele-
ments Of his character so powerfully
illustrated in his style, ending with the
one ever living page on which he has
traced in glowing word-pioture his
heavenly vision of fairest earth-nharity-
love.
The paper closed with an appeal that
our children might be led to love the
beautiful stories, poems and histories of
the Bible with that affection which is
given to their favorite books, friendship
that is lifelong and sacred. And older
students shall find here the mountain
heights of literature whence shall come
power to move the heart and inspire the
soul, that shall strengthen, elevate, refine
and consecrate life.
At the close of Mrs. Burgess's paper.
which was received with great applause,
there was some delightful singing by
Miss Ripley. and piano playing by Miss
King, and tea was served.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-01-04
sEELEY BOU ND OVER.
The Motorneer's Story of the Hackman's
Conduct.

The case of Samuel r. Seeley, the
hack driver charged with obstructing the
electric cars came up in the Municipal
court yesterday morning. His counsel
Dennis Meaher, ESQ.,, waived examination
and Seeley was bound over in the sum of
5000.
The story of the case against Seeley as
stated by the motorneer and officer Cous-
ems is as follows:
Wednesday at about 5 p. m. as an cleo
electric car was coming down Congress
street, Seeley drove his hack in front of
the car at point about opposite Neal
street. He kept one wheel inside the rail
as far down as Green street at which point
he deliberately turned and drove square
across the track so that the motoSneer lust
avoided a collision by prompt work and
by being on the lookout The car stopped
within two feet of the hack. Seeley
drove back and forth across the track
and then drove down Congress street,
walking the horses. In this way the pro-
cession went as far as Monument Square
The motorneer urged Seeley to get out of
the way and Seeley told the motorneer to
go to certain remote region, generally
supposed to be under earth somewhere.
Officer Cousens was in the car in oiti-
zen's Dress he being off duty. Seeley
stopped his horses in Monument Square
and brought the car to a standstill.
Officer Cousens came out on the platform
and told Seeley to get out of tho way.
Seeley told the officer that it was none
of his business and requested him to &C.
company the motorneef to the abovemon-
toned remote region. At that Officer
Cousins jumped over the gate of the car
and rushed for Seeley, who whipped up
his horses and drove off,
Manager Newman says that the rail-
road company has no complaint to make
of drivers of the American Express
teams. and that any reports to the con-
trary are not true.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-01-04
Sheriff Plummer's Report.

Sheriff Piummer has subm itted his
annual report to the county commission
ers. The following statistics are given
Number of prisoners November 30, 1894,
1877; number of prisoners November 30,
1896, 143; number of prisoners in 1895 for
this county, 1873; number of prisoners in
1895 for other counties, II; number of
prisoners in 1895 for United States, g.;
number of prisoners committed during
the year, 217S; number of prisoners com.
mitted for this county, 1890; number of
prisoners committed for other counties,
81; number of prisoners committed for
United States, 81; number of prisoners
committed for drum kenness, 874; number
of prisoners committed for selling liquor,
So; number of prisoners committed for
non-payment of fines, Cos; number of
prisoners committed for safe keeping for
police, no record made, 446; number of
males committed, 1879; number of
debtors, %; number of tramps. AZ; num-
her of foreign birth, 1858; number escaped,
2; number retaken, l prisoners under 10
years of age, Isl between 10 and q years.
-s-55 -grGlber committed for one smonth,
419; number committed for two months,
146; number committed for three months,
80: number committed for six months,
80; number committed for nine months,
2; number committed for one year, g.;
number committed for two years, g.;
number committed to state prison, 81;
number of deaths during the year, i;
price of board of prisoners at work, 50. so;
price of board of prisoners not at work,
81. rs; average number in workshop, 101.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-01-04
School for the Deaf.

The new dormitory of the Portland
School for the Deaf will be open to the
public today from 10 a. m. to 4 p. m.
All who are interested in the school are
cordially invited to call and see the new
home for the deaf children. Miss Sweet
Of the Hartford school, has sent two
beautiful pictures handsomely framed
as New Years present to the Portland
School. They have been hung in the
girls sitting room, where they are adj
nired by all who see them and in par
ticular by the children.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-01-04
COAL BUNKERs HURST.
Listed the Tug and Ripped Out the
Bits.

Tug and Three Barges Rode out the Fear
full Storm of Monday Night-A Narrow
Escape and Night of Terror.
Captain David Arey of the barge Ex-
celslor, now unloading coal at the wharf
of A. r. Wright & Co., tells a thrilling
story of their experience in the big gale
of last Monday night. The Excelsior was
one of three barges towed by a big ocean
tug. They were off Gloucester when the
storm came on early Monday evening.
They tried to make Gloucester harbor but
the captain of the tug was not sure of his
course in the dark and storm, and after
they had got we'll in he became so fearful
that they would get ashore and be
wrecked, that he turned about and put
out to sea, resolving to ride out the gale.
The sea was so rough and the tug was SO
tossed about that her coal bunkers on one
side burst open and let out the coal. This
gave the tug sudden luroh and brought
such strain on the great bits in the
stern to which the tow was made fast,
that they were actually ripped out. The
barges were not allowed to go adrift how
ever, because the rope was secured in
time and made fast to the mast of the
tug. In this predicament with the tug
heavily listed to one side they rode out
the terrible night, expecting. Captain
Arey says, that they might founder at
any moment. The heavily laden barges
were buried in the huge waves all the
time and if they had been the hulks of
old sailing vessels instead of new stout
barges, they would surely have sue
cumbed.
They drifted before the storm and the
next morning made Salem harbor. Here
one of the barges was left and the two
others were towed into Portland, reach
ing here Wednesday evening. The other
barge was for Randall & McAllister.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-01-04
Marine Notes.

The State of Maine lay off Peaks island
yesterday morning. She went out the
previous night, but found it too rough
and put back. She left on her deferred
trip last evening.
The ST. Croix encountered very rough
weather and heavy sea on her way from
Eastport to Portland. What looked from
here like snow squall was heavy
wind. The big steamer came through all
right and left an hour after making this
port for Boston.
The Labrador was at Halifax yesterday
and will probably arrive here late this
afternoon.
schooner Ellen Lincoln, arrived here
yesterday. 1t is understood that the
schooner was insured for $1,000. The
disaster WAS due to the fact that they
were running about 80 miles off their
course, and when Captain Cook went be-
low he directed that he should be called
at 10 o'clock, but was not called until
two hours later just as she grounded.
The latest reports indicate that she will
be total loss.
The Gloucester schooner Edith M. Prior
sailed et s o'clock yesterday morning.
Two of her crew overstayed time and
when they reached Custom House wharf
at o'clock they found that their sohoon-
er was off the coast of Cape Elizabeth.
They left on the afternoon train for
Boothbay where they will probably find
the Prior
j. W. Trefetnen reported the arrival of
the schooner Uncle Joe yesterday with
10 600 pounds of cod and haddook.
The schooner J. Nickerson had made,
up to last evening. two attempts to get
outside, but had been forced back to her
anchorage.
The stone sloop Albert Baldwin, is here
for harbor.
Yesterday morning the observatory
hoisted signal 'tbark off the coast" and
later changed it to ship. The stranger
came in until from the observatory men
could be seen on her quarter deck APP
parently trying to make out the coast At
last they were apparently satisfied, and
the big ship headed off shore again.
The schooner Amy, from Parrsboro, N.
S., tor Calais, Me-, is ashore at Campo
bello. The crew is safe.
The three masted schooner Jennie G.
May. Captain ST. John, of PorulandBfrom
Baltimore for Boston, with a cargo of
coal, while rounding Cape Cod Wednes-
day night oollided with the four-masted
schooner Mary Manning, Captain Burr,
from Salem for coal port.
The May had her bow stove in above
the water line. and lost her bowsprit and
all head gear. She anchored but after
ward got under way and passed in.
The Manning anchored off Nauset, after
the collision, but later put back toward
Boston and signalled for a tug. Her how
is crushed in above the water line, and
her jib is gone, but otherwise she appears
to be all right.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-01-04
W. S. PARKER. co,
522 4 ga Congress st.

In Bath. Dec. 20, Miss Frances A. Emery
aged "A years.
In Phipsburg, Dec. 25, Mrs. Sarah A. Small,
aged Sc years.
In West Bath. Dec. %. Mrs. Susan M. John
son. formerly of Bluehil, aged rs years.
In Topsham. Dec. 80. Eugene Small, aged
As years.
In Litchtield, Dec. z, Mrs. Melinda T. Smith.
aged So years.
In Biddeford. Jan. /, Frederick A., son of Mr.
and Mrs. Newell f. GRAHAM, aged year.
In Somesville, Jan. 2, Charles Fl. Benson,
aged 90 years.
In Bonny Eagle. Dec. 27, Capt. w H. Sturgis
In Bonny Eagle, Dec. %, Charles W. Lane
aged 70 years.
In Gardiner, Dec "a, William H. Ellis, aged
10 years.
In woolwich, Dec. 81. Mrs. Caroline Reed,
aged 81 years.
In BrownvilIe, Dec: 26. Mrs. Harriet J, Tufts
aged 81 years.
In Strong Jan. 2e. Mrs. Naomia W. Stating
aged % years.
In Bangor. Jan. 20, Capt. Vim. Dean Chase,
aged 81 years.
IL years.
The funeral of the late John Burke will take
place this Saturday afternoon, at O'Clock
Services at the Cathedral of the Immaculate
Conception at 2.3o O'Clock.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-01-04

The violin playing by Miss Webb was
superb, and highly appreciated by the au-
alence and they showed their appreciation
ny an encore after each Number
Prof. Grimmer, tho we'll known and
much liked musician, has been quite i'll
Tor the past few days. He had a severe
hemorrhage Wednesday night, but was
considerable easier yesterday.
Shore Acres" will be at Portland
theatre Monday and Tuesday, Jan. 10
and Ia.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-01-04

At the bowling tournament at Stanley's
alleys last evening very close and excit-
Ing game was bowled. The Tontines
faced the Unions, the former winning by
ten pins. Pins made the best total for the
Tontines making s77 pins, leading
O'Rourke of the Union. who lead that
team, by nine pins, his total being 1853
pins.
The Tontines bowl the Waverleys next
Nont ay evening and an exciting game is
looked tor. The score:
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-01-04
BoswoIth Post.

The installation of the newly elected
officers of Bosworth Post, 6. A. R. !,
whose names were published at the time
of the annual election, were installed
with the usual ceremonies last evening.
Adjutant Edward G. Milliken, the new
commander, is probably one of, il not
the youngest, veterans in Maine. He is
also one Of our brightest business men,
and ILLS the position OF state pension
agent.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-01-04
William Davis,

Mr.. William Davis, son of Mr. John
Davis. for many years agent Of the Grand
Trunk in this city, died his home in
New York yesterday, from appendicitis,
aged % years. Mr.. Davis was a very
promising young man and was studying
for the priesthood. He is brother of Mr..
Eugene Davis the well known litterateur.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-01-04
DEATHS,

At Falmouth Foresde. JAN 8, Mary, widow
of the late Capt. Samuel York.
Funeral on Monday afternoon at Q O'Clock
from her late residence.
In this city, Jan. 8. Patrick Riley
Notice of funeral hereafter.
In Chelsea. Maine. Jan. 2. William P. New
man. formerly of Falmouth.
In Bath, Dec. %. Charles A. son of Mr.. and
Mrs. VIM. P. Dodge, aged yearr
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-01-04
Mr.. Dyer,s Clearance sd1e.

J. M. Dyer & Co., will hold their
annual clearance sale next Tuesday,
Wednesday and Thursday. All their
remnants and odd lots will be sold at half
price and less
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-01-04
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
Katherine Rober.

ances by the Katherine Rober Co., this
afternoon when "PeIt' will be the bill,
and this evening when "Our Kitty" will
be given. Yesterday at the matinee
Ranch TO-" and in the evening "East
Lynne" formed the entertainment afford
ed to the two great audiences which, as
usual, applauded and encored. and called
the curtain. 1hs band played finely and
the spscialties were received with the
usual favor.
The entertainment Kellar gives is both
unique and brilliant, lacking in none of
the qualities that please and mystify the
great public old and young alike. He
has invented and produced very great
number of acts requiring the utmost in
genuity of touch in their handling. His
paraphernalia is very extensive and in
cludes for the present year several hum
dred pieces Of baggage He presents all
his new inventions at City Hall, Jan.
18th in the Stockbridge course. Tickets
now on sale at Stock bridges. Half fare
on the railroads
In Old Kentucky.
The second performance of 'sIn Old
Kentucky" drew another good audience
to City Hall last night, and the applause
was as vigorous as on the previous
night. All the great features of the en-
ly the dancing and the boys band.
Stoddard Lectures.
The announcement of the return to this
city of John L. Stoddard to begin another
season of his illustrated lectures which
have now such claim to permanency
that they appeal to the children of those
who first enjoyed them, cannot be regard
ed otherwise than an important occur
renee of the week to come. Following
Gu stom which has become time honored
with him, Mr.. Stoddard has prepared
further observation and study in Europe,
whence he has bus lately returned. One
of his most enjoyed resting places was in
and about Naples, and it is to his exper-
fences there thatsshe invites attention in
the opening lecture OF the course, to be
given on Monday evening next, at City
Hall. 1t is unnecessary to state that the
lecture will be finely and fully illustrat.
ed. The course then begun will be con-
tinued on four successive. Mondays. The
sale of course tickets will continue only
through today and those who are wise
will secure them at once.
The Forester's Drama.
The Foresters of Portland are making
extensive preparations for an elaborate
production of the popular play, "The
Colleen Bawn," at Portland theatre on
tine evenings of the 9th and 7th of Febru
airy. An excellent cast has been selected
to produce this we'll known drama and
indications point to a great dramatic
success.
Notes.
Miss Safford's reading pleased her Gull
lord audience very much. Her selections
were good and rendered in a manner to
elicit the most hearty applause sand she
received an encore at each appearance.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-01-04

Pants that are not Johnsou's, all wool
all prices. A. f. Hill & Co.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-01-04
WON BY TEN Pl MS.

Good Playing Last Evening at the Tourna-
ment of Clubs.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-01-04

Notes.

Miss Safford's reading pleased her Gull
ford audience very much. Her selections
were good and rendered in a manner to
sllct me most hearty applause sand she
an encore at each appearance.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-01-04
KeIIar,
In Old Kentucky.

The second performance of Gin Old
Kentucky" drew another good audience
to City Hall last night, and the applause
was as vigorous as on toe previous
night. All the great features of the en-
tertainment gave great pleasure. especial
ly the dancing and the boys band.
Arizona republican., 1896-04-01
NATIONAL GUARD VETERANS.
Surgeon General Scott Helm Is the
 First Member

Monday the following general order (No. 9 was issued from the office of the adjutant-general, National Guard of Arizona:
 Colonel Scott Helm, surgeon gen. eral, having made application for re- tirement in accordance with section 4 of act No. 13 of the Etght eenGh legis- lative assembly of Arizona, accompa- nied by doctors certificate of disabil- ity, the same is approved and Colonel Scott Helm is hereby transferred from the staff of the chief to "The National Guard Veterans" By order l.. c. Hughes, governor; Ed Schwartz, adjutant-general.
 The National Guard Veterans named is an organization authorized by the last legislature, providing that any officer or enlisted man may be transferred to it upon seven years service or upon evidence of disability. The privileges attached to membership in the organization comprise in an honorary continuation of the rank at end of service and privilege of wear ing the uniform to that rank attached.
 Of this organization Surgeon Gen. eral Helm is the first member, a dis tinction deemed by milttEamen to be even superior to the rank he has here tofore enjoyed.
Arizona republican., 1896-04-01
BRUTALLY EXECUTED.
The Fate of Five Cubans ait the
 Garotte

HAVANA, March 31.-Never in modern times has there been more sickenfng spectacle than that which today attended the public execution of the five Cubans condemned to death by the garotte as murderers, violators and incendiaries. Troops were drawn np in hollow square and in the mid- de were placed chair and post. Ruiz, the public executioner, had dep- utiZed an assistant to conduct affairs.
 The condemned men were brought into the square to meet their fate. One had confessed his guilt and affirmd the innocence of all the others, who also protested that they were guiltless. The first man took his seat in the chair calmly. The iron collar was fixed about his neck and the cap drawn over his face. The eXecutioner undertook to apply the screw, but was so excited his hand slipped repeatedly. The vic- tim died by slow strangulation, emit ting the most distressing cries.
 The second execution was accom- plished with even more distressing awkWardness, the executioner being almost on the verge of collapse. The protests of officers and priests forced Ruiz to undertake the third execution, but he did little better than his assist ant had done. Then Ruiz literally fled from the post, leaving his assist ants to put Ito death the fifth unfor> tunate Cuban, who suffered the same lagonizing experiences as his fellows.
Arizona republican., 1896-04-01
NEW HANPSH[RE'S PICK It Is Wm. Mckinley or ThOS. B. Reed. Either Would Please Granite
 State PartiSans. Ringing Resolutions for Protection Passed by the Convention
 at Concord.

CONCORD, March 31.-The New Hampshire Republicans held their state convention here today.
 United States Senator Chandler pre- sided.
 His mention of Thomas B. Reed as the Nations choice aroused great en- thusiasm.
 The adoption of the platform as presented by the committee was made unanimous. The platform opens with congratulations to the country upon the near approach of an opportunity for release from Democratic misrule. It continues: We demand that the National convention nominate candi- dates whose election will mean speedy repeal of the infamous and ruinous Democratic tariff and the substitution therefor of one based upon the pr:nci- pies of the Mckinley act; the enact ment of currency laws that will pro vide a circulating medium of gold, silver and paper which will always be rchangeable at their face value. We recognize as the most conspicuous among the candidates New England s noble and iMustrious sons, Hon. Thos B. Reed of Maine, and that pure, able statesman and champion of protection, Hon. Wm Mckinley of Ohio. We will give the electoral vote of New Hamp- shire to any nominee who worthily represents the party, but we prefer one of these because either is in him self a platform.
Arizona republican., 1896-04-01
A WOMAN'S DEED.
Murdered Self and Children in Jeal.
 ous Rage.

SAN FRANCISCO, Marlh 31.-Mrs Deuss. who murdered her tihree chil- dren and killed herself last night be- cause her husband went to the lodge 50 often, was undoubtedly jealous, but the neighbors say she had no cause to be, as Deuss never paid attention to other women. Lately Deuss' business has not been prosperous and this fact worried his wife.
 When he went ou: last n ght she dressed herself in her wedding gown and wrote to her husband tihese words in German: "As I loved you in life, 50 will l attend you step by step in deauh."
 Then she turned on every gas jet in the house and gathered her three children about her bed and died.
Arizona republican., 1896-04-01
STRIKING WORKMEN
RETURN.

NEW YORK, March 31.-Five hund- red Photographers in this city who struck seven weeks ago are jubilaut over the notification that they may re- turn to work pending decision of the committee on arbitration. Little or no concessions have been gained by the strikers. The committee on arbi- tration will meet tomorrow, when it is expected the differences will be amica- ply adjusted.
Arizona republican., 1896-04-01
A DAY TOO LONG.

BRECKENRIDGE, Ca,., March 31.- Engineer Nicksmith, after forty years service in railroading, was killed to- day in a head-end collision near Dwyer between his train, the LeadviLe ac- commodadion from Denver, and an ex- ira going east.