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The Portland daily press., 1896-05-21
DISCIPLINE NOT RELAXED.
MethOdists Cannot Dance Or Attend
CireuSeS.
ATTEMPT TO CHANGE RULES TN
THAT RESPECT FAILED.

Sale of Liquors ut National Capitol De.
nounced-Bishop Foster Says That He
is Content to Retire-veteran Clergy
man Received With Great Enthusiasm.
Cleveland, May 20.-Bishop Foster pro-
sided at the sessions of the General Con-
ference of the Methodist Episcopal church
this morning.
"A resolution was unanimously adopted
that the sale of liquors in the National
Capitol was national disgrace, and
asking in the name Of ten million people
that Congress abolish the practice The
committee on state of the church drew the
conference into an exciting discussion by
recommending that the part of the dis
oipline relating to specific amusements
be not changed.
Under the present law, persons indulg-
ing in intoxicating liquors as beverage,
renting property to, or becoming bonds
men for liquor dealers, dancing, playing
at games of chance, attending theatres
horse races, cirouses and indulging in
many other popular amusements, shall
be expelled from the church, unless tho
offender exhibit real humiliation.
After q long discussion the conference
by an almost unanimous vote, refused to
change the discipline on the subject of
amusements.
George P. Mains of New York, East,
was elected junior book agent at New
York on the fourth ballot.
1t was decided to proceed with the cleo
tion Eof three missionary secretaries to
succeed Rev. Jonas Oramel Peck, de-
ceased, &C. MoCabe, elected bishop, and
Rev. A. B. Leonard.
Nearly ~ nominations were made, dur
ing which time there was great oonfu-
sion. After recess Bishop Foster said
81 have received large number of let
ters denounoing the action of the confer
ence in retiring me as oruel brutal and
an outrage These letters como from the
best Methodists in the country. /
want to say that these good people are
misinformed. There comes time in
all mems lives when they must retire
and the conference simply recognizes this
fact They did right and respect them
for 1t. go to retirement, but will carry
the office of episoopacy to tho grave. I
them love me.'
Bishop Foster was given an ovation.
The conference and the galleries rose to
their feet. There was much waving of
handkerchiefs and LOUD applause. Rev.
DR.. A. g. Palmer and Rev. A. B. Leon
ard were elected secretaries of the mis-
sionary societies on the first ballot. An
other ballot was taken for the third seo-
retary.
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-21
A FROSTY MORNING.
Ice Formed at Madison and Fruit Trees
Were Damaged.

Kingfeld, May 2o.-There was heavy
frost here last night. The ground froze
slightly.
Madison, May 2o.-Heavy frost here
this morning. Ice formed ne-quarter
of an inch thick in some places. 1t is
feared that the fruit crop is injured in
this vicinity.
North Anson, May 2o.-A heavy frost
visited North Anson last night and
to apple blossoms and plants.
Poland, May 30.-There was heavy
FROST here Wednesday morning which
it is feared will be disastrous to apple
blossoms.
Bath. May 20.-This city WAS visited
by heavy frost Tuesday night which
it is feared, caused some damage to ear
ly vegetation of fruit trees.
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-21
Houlton Wants Fish ways.

Houlton, Mayss2o.-Fish and Game Com
m1ssioners Carleton, Stanley and Oak,
held a meeting here today i'll response
to the petition of the Houlton Fish and
Game association, and other citizens
for fish ways in the dams at Meduzne-
keag stream. r. W. Shaw was the at
torney for the petitioners and J. B. Madi-
gan for the remonstrants. The evidence
established the fact that the salmon in
the stream attempted to pass the barriers.
The commissioners took the question
under advisement and will announce O
decision at an early date.
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-21
Mr.. BLAND's IDEAS ON SILVER,
Says Reeds Stand for Gold Was Fatal IN
His Chances.

St. Louis, Mo-, May 2o.-Ex- Congress-
man Richard P. Bland, Missouri's can
didate for the nomination of President of
the United States at the hands of the
Democratic party, has arrived here. Mr..
Bland spoke confidently last night of the
outlook as regards free coinage.
"The people," he said, "are tired of
bonds and free coinage offers them the
only legitimate relief. am satisfied that
two-thirds Of the people of this country
want free coinage.
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-21
ANCIENT ANDoVER CELEBRATES.
Gray With Its Years and Its Learn
ing.

Andover, Mass, May 2o.-Today his
toric Andoyer formally observed the 250sh
anniversary of her settlement. All busi-
ness was suspended, the streets were gay
with decorations of every design.
The formal exercises began at sunrise
With national salute, accompanied by
the ringing of all the town bells. A
military and civic procession was formed,
the trades being largely represented in
that division. The procession marched
through the principal streets and the
school children, comprising all grades
from the various districts schools in
charge Of their teachers, sang patriotic
songs as the procession passed Old South
church and then joined in the line.
The literary eXerciss were held in the
Old South church and began at II a. m.
The presiding officer was DR.. c. f. P.
Bancroft, principal of Philips Academy
and the orator Of the occasion was Albert
Poor of Boston.
America Was written in this town by
the late DR.. S. F. Smith, and the author
of the Pilgrim hymn, so God Beneath
Thy Guiding Hand" DR.. Bacon, was a
student at the theological seminary.
At II a. m. festival for children only
was held in the town hall.
Athletic sports and baseball game for
boys closed the afternoon exercises.
AT p. m. there was display of fire.
works with band concert.
The celebration ended tonight The
banquet was the Important event of the
day, the best speech being by Gov. VOL
colt. Eight hundred participated IN the
banquet, which wss served in a large
tent Prof. j. W. Churchill presided.
Addresses were made by Gov. Wolcott, Con-
gresham Knox and others. Albert Poor
was orator of the day. Letters Of regret
were read from Senator Frye and others.
The exercises closed with an address on
Andover's classical institutions by Prof.
John Phelps Taylor.
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-21
President Kruger Grants Pardons.

London, May 20.-No confirmation can
be obtained at the Colonial Office of the
Pretoria Dispatch published in the Times
this morning that the executive council
of the Transvaal had decided that the
leaders of the Johannesburg reform COM
mittee, sentenced to death for high trea-
son against the Transvaal, whose SEN
tenoes were commuted shall serve terms
OF fifteen years Imprisonment each. 1t was
reported in London today that President
Kruger had granted pardons to fifty nine
minor offenders.
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-21
ESTABLISHED JUNE 2s. 1se2-vOL. 3a.
MISCELLANEOUS.
WELL SPRING OF
PLEASURE
OF

is what the baby III your bone will
prove, especially if you have one of our
handsome baby carriages to send IL ont
in the pure air and sunshine and give IL
good healdh and vigor. The carriage will
also prove we'll spring of pleasure to tho
ohild, for the springs are SO light and
strong that the baby's pleasure is derived
from its easy motion. Our fins peu,
stock OF cottage suits are just the thing
for this season of the year.
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-21
THE WEATHER.
Local Weather Report.

Portland, May 20. - The local
weather bureau Office records as to the
weather are the following:
sa. m.-Barometer. 80. 1888; thermomete,
oo.o; dow point. Al; humidity, 80;
WIND. 8; velocity. 2; weather,
cloudy.
.. m.-Barometer. 30 255; thermome.
ter oo'O; dew point. As: humidity, So;
wind, 5; velocity 1e; weather, cloudy.
Mean daily thermometer. SO; maxi.
mum thermometer, 57.8; minimum ther.
mometer. ALB; maximum velocity wind
16, S; total precipitation, %.
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-21
Not q Large Glass.

Lewiston, May 2o.-The anniversary ex-
ercises of Cobb Divinity School, Bates
college. are in progress. The graduates
arc A. C. Keith, Cape Elizabeth; j. F.
Hartman, Litchfleld. The diplomas
were conferred by President Chase of
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-21
Gov. AItgeld on Top.

Washington, May 0.-Comptroller
Eckles who has been in Illinois the past
week, returned today. He stated that
in his opinion, the Illinois Democratic
convention will be dominated by Gov.
Altgeld and would declare for free silver.
$50 far, not even pebble" said Mr.
Eckles, ''has got into the wheels of the
state machine to clog It,"
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-21

Brunswick k, May 20-The body of Peter
Gagnon, who was drowned during the
freshet OF March Cd, was found this at
ternoon. This is the last body to be re-
covered.
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-21
a Vermont wife Murderer.

st. Johnsbury, VT, May 30. Marshall
1Way, q keeper Of village tavern, at
Wheelook, killed his wife this afternoon
by clubbing her over the head. The
couple had trouble for some time and
were trying to arrange for q division OF
the property. The Immediate cause OF
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-21
Insurance Com pany Making Big Money

Hartford, Conn.,, May 20.-Insuranoe
Commissioner Belts today served writ
upon the Aetna Life Insurance company
of this city, calling the company into
court under the charge that It's dividends
to stockholders are Improperly derived
nal capital was $780, 600, which has been
increased by capitalizing the profits to
81, 500, 900, on which 10 per cent has
been paid. The commissioner holds that
6 per cent upon the original $3.50, 600 of
capital should be the limit of dividends
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-21
Maine River Appropriations Increased.

Washington, May 2O.-Ths conference
report on the river and narbor bill sub
mitted today shows the following among
many other changes agreed to by the con-
forces: Kennebec river, Me-, increased
ional of SIS, 900 for dredging Union river,
Me-, was agreed to. Sasanoa river, Me-,
was increased from $12, 900 to $19, 900.
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-21
Encounter Near Manzanillo.

Madrid, May 20.-A despatch from Ha-
vana, to the impartial says that the Span
ish gunboat Cuba Espanola has had a
sharp enoou ntar near Manzillo with a
party Of insurgents who were trying to
effect landip from a vessel.
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-21

L ates college and Dean Howe Of the
school made an address. Rev. F. L.
Eniroh, D. D., of South Framingbam,
Mass. delivered an address Getting
Our Bearings" This evening occurred
the banquet of the Alumni association
and the Free Baptist Clerical club.
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-21
Boiler Explosions Caused Eight Deaths,

Berlin, May 20.-The boiler of a tug
exploded while the boat was passing
through Pingerlooh rapids of tho Rhine
this afternoon, causing the tug to sink
almost Immediately and eight men, COM
prising.. the Grew, were drowned.
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-21
GRAY FOR PLUM MER.
The Sheriff Defeats the Doughty Contin-
gent on Their Native Heath.
ESPECIAL TO THE PREss.l

Gray, May 20.-There was largely at
tended and exciting Republican caucus
held here today to choose delegates to the
Cumberland County convention. 1t was
of particular interest because Of the fact
that the supporters of Henry G. Doughty,
whose home is here, were out to defeat
the delegates favorable to the renomina-
tion Of Samuel D. Plummer for sheriff.
The fight WAS hot one, but the "favor-
ite SON. element was defeated, the Plum
mer delegates receiving "a votes to 50 for
the list favorable to Doughty. This dele.
gates chosen were Matthew G. Morrill,,
Silas Adams, George Mcdonald and
William Simpson.
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-21
South Dakotah for Free silver.

Sioux Falls, S. D., May 2O.-keports
from the various counties in the state
show that the state Democratic conven-
tion which meets at Aberdeen this after
noon will be overwhelmingly in favor OF
free silver.
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-21

fOrtland, May Il. 1885.
LNROM among a
n hundred and
twenty-five diff
ferent styles, each one
carefully selected for its
special and peculiar mer-
its, you can hardly fail to
find exactly the right
Corset, the one that fits
you perfectly.
This enormous variety
of good Corsets, all the
best French makes are
included is at your dis
posal, also the advice
and skill of an accom-
plished filter who has
made the subject spec
ial study for years.
Many of the styles
sold by US are confined
to this store exclusively
and are not to be had
elsewhere and every
worthy corset novelty is
always to be found here
as soon as it is in the
market.
Just at present we are
showing several new
shapes in corsets, bands.
waists and girdles con-
structed particularly for
women who ride bicy-
cles. They are quite
unlike the ordinary cor
sets and are specially
adapted to support and
stay the body, and give
ease and comfort to the
wearer while riding
four styles at 81. Ven
tilated corsets for warm
weather, soc to $3.50.
Equipoise Waists for
travelling, Sllk Pongee
corsets, made by the Roy
al Worcester Co., and
linen batiste corsets,
white and black, very
short for wearing with
midsummer costumes.
We have the exclusive
selling of the famous
Fasso Corsets, all lengths
and qualities, black, white
and drab.
Small bustles 25c to
SI.oo.
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-21

the murder was quarrel over the ousro
dy OF minor child. Way was arrested
and will he arr aligned tomorrow.
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-21

decision at an early date.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1896-03-27
Congressional ASpirantS.

The Annapolis correspondent of the
Washington Stay, writing under the date
of March oath, says:
Mr.. Wilbur F. Petherbridge, of Annap
oils, present superintendent of public
buildings, and ex-register of wills, has an
nounced his candidacy for the congress
iOnal nomination from the fifth district
Mr.. Petherbridge has long contested fol
his party leadership in Anne Arundel with
DIR. Washington G. Tuck, who is also in
the field. 1t is reported that his candidacy
is in the interests of Senator Writ Randall
Mr. John c. Rose attorney for the Re
form League and resident of the thir-
teenth district of Baltimore county, is also
mentioned as probable candidate for the
congressional nomination. 1t is an open
secret that Mr.. Rose has been ambitious to
go to Congress for some years.
Senator Washington Wilkinson of St
Mary's is also suspected of having con
gressional am billions, and, although he is
not an avowed candidate, he admits that
1t is possible that he may enter the field
Senator Wilkinson is anxious to be sen,
to the St Louis convention, and, in speak
ing of the states representation there, sale
to the Star correspondent: Il shall strong
ly advocate the continuance of Mr.. Gary's
leadership of the Maryland delegation.
also favor Mr.. Wellington's election as &
delegate at large
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1896-03-27
DR.. Satterlee's lensecratIOn.

Rev. Mr.. Sontag, rector of Trinity
Church, this Town, left for New York
Tuesday afternoon to be present at the
conservation of DR.. Satterlee as the first
Bishop of Washington, which took place
at Calvary Church, 220 East 23rd street.
The first celebration of holy communion
in the church was at 40 O'Clock, and the
second, with morning prayer, at $50
O'Clock The conservation service took
place at 1880 o'clock There was evening
prayer at Band confirmation, for the whole
parish, at O'Clock p. M.
At the principal service of the day the
consecrator was Right Rev. John Williams,
bishop of Connecticut and presiding bis
hop, who was assisted by Right Rev. Bis
hops Pottef of New York and Paret of
Maryland.
Right Rev F. D. Huntington, bishop of
central New York, delivered the consecra-
ton sermon, and the presenters were
Right Rev. Arthur Cleveland Coke, bishop
of western New York, one Of DR.. Satter-
lees predecessors as rector of Calvary
Church, and Right Rev. William c. Doane,
bishop of Albany. Rev. DR.. Randolph H.
Mckim, rector of the Church of the Epiph-
any of Washington, and Rev. Walter
Mitchell, o.. this county, acted as attend
ing presbyters.
Dr. Satterlce has announced that he will
conduct his first service as bishop in Wash
ington next Sunday, when he will have
charge of the morning service at the
Church ofthe Epiphany. In the afternoon
he will conduct the service at St. Johns.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1896-03-27
Items from Hyatt>,ilIc.

A large house belonging to Mr.. Clayton
Darnelle, of Hyattsville, was burned tc
the ground last Thursday evening neal
Magruder's Station, on the Baltimore and
Potomac Railroad The family of Mr.
Kearney, who occupied the premises, mar
rowly escaped with their lives, the fire
having broken out during the night from
a defective tiue. 1t is understood that TIL,
house is insured.
While Telling large tree in preparing
the right of way of the Columbia and
Maryland Railway through Hyattsvillt
wOrkmen threw the tree across the wires
along the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
breaking about ten wires The tree fell
across both tracks, and was gotten out OF
the way just before the appearance of The
Royal Blue express from Baltimore.
An era Of prosperity seems dawning
upon this section of Maryland The vii
lage of Hyattsville, Riverdale, College
Park, Lakeland, Charlton Heights and
Branchvllle have been steadily increasing
in population since the building of the
electric railway became reasonably Ger
tian. Many new houses have been con
tracted for to be built in Evansville thi,
spring.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1896-03-27
A Pretty Face

is the result of healthy physical condition
Beauty is but skin deep" yet it greatly
depends on clear complexion, free from
wrinkles and hollow CHI eks.
Health always brings wealth of beauty
A healthy state of the system comes with
Doctor Pierce's Favorite Prescription
It's medicine prepared for woman's
aliments-it cures those arrangements
and weaknesses which makes woman
life miserable.
A women who neglects to take proper
exercise is particularly prone to excessive
congestion, debility and a sluggish crcula-
ton This is the time we advise the
"Prescription." In all arrangements and
displacement of the special organs which
result in 'signs of inflammation in
catarrhal discharges from the lining
membranes and in distressing irregualari-
ties-this medicine effects perfect and
permanent cures.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1896-03-27
Orphans Court.

There was special meeting of the Or
phan's Court Tuesday, with full Bench
in attendance. The following orders were
passed:
Ordered, That the first and final account
of Joseph S. Fowler, administrator OF Mich
ael j. Scott, be passed.
Ordered, That the first and final account
of Mamie NJ. Bowling, administrators OF
E. Gill Bowling, be passed.
Ordered, That the first and final account
of Harry B. Orme, administrator of Hen
son Dyson, be 'passed.
Ordered, That the last will and tesla
ment of E. P. Goldman and Henry Hatton
be admitted to probate.
Ordered, That Harry B. Orme, admins
traitor of Lemuel p. Cage, sell personal
property at public or private sale.
Ordered, That Samuel E. Tippett, adj
ministrator of Mary E. Brown, sell person
al property at public or private sale.
Ordered, That George E. Orme, admin
istrator of Elizabeth A. Orme, sell person
al property at public or private sale.
Adjourned until Thursday, April End,
1896
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1896-03-27

The Late Mrs. Ellen {. Magruder.

We clip the following biographical
sketch of the late Mrs. Ellen G. Magruder
from the Frederick News of March 10th ::
Mrs. Ellen c. Magruder, a widow of
the late e. c. Magruder, of Prince George $
county, Md, died Monday evening at
o'clock at the home of her nephew. Mr.
William Anderson, west of this city, in
her 69th year Her funeral took place at
the house Wednesday, March 18th. at
SPIN.
Mrs. Eleanor c. Turner Magruder, was
the eldest daughter of the late Thomas
Turner, formerly of Georgetown, d. e.,
who came to this city to reside about 1910
or Al. At one time holding an important
position in the Chesapeak and Ohio
Canal office, he was later a member of the
Legislature of Maryland, and Subsequent
" owner and publisher of the Frederick
Herald, weekly newspaper Oft this county
which at that time enjoyed large circula-
ton Through her mother Eleanor Pratt
she was closely related to the PrattS,
Tylers and Vests and was descendant
of the Harrison and Contee families.
Highly educated and accomplished. with Il
brilliant social future before her, all was
instantly changed by the sudden death of
her father when she was but 90 years old
With rare unselfshneSS and steadfastneSS
of purpose she devoted herself to the
little children he left, doubIy orphaned,
for their mother had died Il short time be
FORE and in this duty she never faltered.
Not till they were men and women did
she think of herself and consult her own
happiness.
In 1868 she became the wife of the late
c. c. Magruder, of Upper Marlboro, one
of the most prominent lawyers and wealthy
citizens of Maryland. In 1884 after short
illness, Mr.. Magruder died, and his widow
has since then made her home almost
entirely with her relatives in this vicinity.
For several years she had been an invalid
suffering with that dread disease which
spares no one, rheumatism, but her forti-
tude and patience never failed The eX-
crutiating pain never wrung from
her one rebellious, impatient exclamation.
Even when she became almost totally
helpless she made no complaint but meek
ly submitted herself to His will" The
same unselfishness and fraternal love
which had distin guis he'd her through life,
the same desire to do her full duty as a
Christian WON an, remained with her to
the end, and now with her "all is we'll
The Saints of God! Their conflict past
And lifes long battle won at last,
No more they need the shield or sword,
They cast them down before their Lord
Oh !. happy saints forever blest,
At Jesus feet how safe your rest ~
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1896-03-27
Want a "Farmers' Market"

r. B. Farquhar, Robert H. Miller, Ar
thur Stabler and Charles F. Brooke, all of
Montgomery county, F. Snowden Hill, OF
this county. and Major Hines, of Virginia,
were at the Capitol Tuesday to see Mr.
Wellington and other members of the
House District Committee to urge early
action on the bill to establish farmers
market in Washington. The bill was
drawn by Mr.. Hill. The delegation was
before the District Committee last week
and made a favorable impression. The
District Commissioners, however, to whom
the bill was referred by the committee,
have reported against it. This is now the
chief obstacle the Maryland and Virginia
farmers interested in the establishment of
the market have to overcome.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1896-03-27
Best Of All

To cleanse the system in gentle and truly
beneficial manner, when the Springtime
comes, use the true and perfect remedy,
Syrup Of Figs. One bottle will answer for
all the family and costs only 30 cents; the
large size 81. Buy the genuine. Manu-
featured by the California Fig Syrup Com
pany only, and for sale by all druggists.