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The Portland daily press., 1896-03-26
The Glorious Club.

The second meeting of tho Glorious clut
was held at the Sherwood yesterday af-
ternoon at 10. 80 a. IN. There were pres
emit members Dalton, Fem, Blanchard,
Jenkins, Wilson e. CO, Mains, Nelson,
Mckinley, Burrage, Samson, Bean IL.
81, spiers, Crosby, Jones, Lindsay
Luce, Davis, Leltoh, Perkins; as guests
Rev. W. W. Hooper, Rev. W. H. Has
kell, Rev. D. M. Pratt.
Votes were passed expressive of sym
pathy with Rev. and Mrs. c. T. Allen
ID. D., formerly of Portland, on the oc
oaslona of the recent sad death of thei1
son Mr.. W. A. Allen, by falling from
train while crossing the Androscoggir
river at Auburn.
A committee consisting Of Revs. Dr.
Jenkins, Blanchard, Burrage were ap
pointed to arrange for Union Fast Day
services in our city.
1t was voted to express the sympathy OF
the Glorious club and it's praise for the
high stand taken by our Maine Senator
Hon. Eugene Hale, and our representa-
tive, Hon. G. A. Boutelle, in the re-
cont war excitement discussions in Con
gress. Also that the unanimous senti
ment Of this club is heartily in favor Of
arbitration as a means Of settling nation.
al disputes.
The chief subject of di scussion wa.
furnished by the book entitled, "The
Christ of To-Day" by Rev. George A.
Gordon, D. D., pastor of the Old South
church in Boston. The book was re-
viewed by Rev. John Carroll Perkins. 1t
was shown to be the work of a scholar,
who holds as his norm, HThe Mind Of
Christ" The author bases his belief or
reason rather than revelation in its popu
lar sense. With this norm he tests the
higher critic, the question Of salvation,
the doctrine of evolution and other ues
tons of the day, finding in each case the
highest truth in these modern move.
meuts.
Discussion was general and the session
most interesting one. This club is ar
inter UNCONVENTIONAL association of min
listers in Portland and vicinity. 1t nov
numbers thirty-nine. 1t is the repre- son
satlve association of clergymen in our
midst.
The next meeting will be held in Oc-
tober at which the subject OF the Higher
CRITICISM will be discussed.
The Portland daily press., 1896-03-26
THREE CLASSES OF MEN

is the title of neat illustrated volume
l have just issued for men. 1t gives
in plain language the effects following
youthful indiscretions and later ex-
cesses as Seminal Weakness, Impoten-
cy, Drains and Losses. Vericocele, At
rophy or undevelopment; and points
out an easy and sure treatment and
cure at home without Drugs or He'd
icines. 1t also explains the cause and
cure of Rheumatism, Sciatica, Lumba-
go, Kidney Complaints, ETC., without
medicine. 1t is in fact a truthful re-
sumo of my thirty years wonderful
success in the curing of these cases by
Electric self treatment, and every
young, middle aged or old man suf-
fering the slightest weakness should
read it and know just where he stands.
1t is sent free, sealed, by mail upon re-
quest. Address
Or, SANDEN, $40 Broadway, New York.
The Portland daily press., 1896-03-26
Mr.. Ropes Opinion of Rutler.

Boston, March 25.-The bill providing
foI the erection Of an equestrian or milf
tary statue of Major General Benz. E.
Butler came up before tie committee on
day. 'o W
Among those who addressed the COM
. mittee was John G. Ropes, the we'll
WAS never in a pitched battle He was
a fetal failure in action. ContemDlatine
him as a chief executive of the state
Mr.. Ropes insisted that GOV. Greenhalge
had more solid sense in his little fingsr
than Butler had in his whole body.
The Portland daily press., 1896-03-26
Turkey Appeals to France and Russia.

Constantinople, March 95.-As result
of cabinet council, the Turkish govern
ment has issued on appeal, addressed to
France and Russia, asking them to inter
vene with the object of regulating the
affairs Of Egypt. Germany was also re-
quested to exercise her good offices in
this respect.
= Instructions were dispatched to the
Turkish am bassador at London to make
representations to the Marquis of Sails
bury, but their tenor is not known. 1t
Is declared that the action of the Porte is
due to the counsels Of France and Russia.
The Portland daily press., 1896-03-26
Eastern Maine Republicans Organize.

Bangor. March 25.-The Eastern Maine
Republican CLUB was organized here
this evening at a meeting Of Republicans
at City hall. A constitution and by
laws were adopted, John M. Oak of Ban
gor was elected president. and the vice
presidents include Mayor f. o. Beale of
Bangor, Mayor B. B. Merrill of Brew aver.
Hon. Llewellyn Powers of Ho uIton,
Mayor g. A. Murchie of Calais and 9th.
er influential Republicans. Several
speeches were made and reference to the
name Of Speaker Reed was greeted with
great applause. The club will be an
influential one.
The Portland daily press., 1896-03-26
MUNYON'S
REMEDIES.
DOCTOR YOUR SELF.
Il Separate Cure for Each
Disease at all Druggists,
Mostly 20 Cents Per
Bottle.

Munyon's Improved homeopathic
Remedies act almost instantly, speedily
curing the most obs innate cases. Rheu-
matism cured in from 1 to 8 days. Dys-
pepsia and all stomach troubles quickly
relieved. Catarrh positively cured.
Headache cured in 5 minutes. Nervous
diseases promptly cured. Kidney
troubles, Piles, Neuralgia, Asthma and
all Female Complaints quickly cured.
Munyon's Vitalizer imparts new life and
vigor to weak and debilitated men.
Personal letters to Prof. Munyon, 1905
Arch street, Philadelphia, Pa, answered
with free medical advice of any disease
The Portland daily press., 1896-03-26
CIRCUIT STAKE EVENTS.
Rigby and Old Orchard to Have Con-
secutiye Weeks.

The 1896 Arrangement of the Dates of the
Four Mile tracks at Last Made. A Busy
Season ensured-The Official schedul.
Announced.
Manager H. F. Farnham of Rigby
park, made the following announcement
yesterday: Mystic and Saugus have con
sented to drop back week in July 81
that Rigby and Old Orchard may have
consecutive weeks. The schedule as ar
ranged gives these four mile tracks date!
as follows:
June 16-19-Mystic.
June 23-26-Saugus.
June 30-July 4-Rigby.
July 7-l0-Old Orchard.
July 14-17-Mystio.
July 21-24-Saugus.
July 2831-Rigby.
August 4-7-Old Orchard.
August 11-I4-Mystic
August lS-21-Saugus.
August 25-2S-Readville.
September Id
September S-l1-Saugus.
September 15-1S-Mystio.
Septem ter 21-25-Rigby.
September go October 2-ReadyilIe.
October 60
October 13-16-Mystic
October 20-23-Saugus.
The Portland daily press., 1896-03-26
Expenses of the Nile Expedition.

London, March 25.-A news agency de-
spatch from Cairo published in the Globe
says that six members Of the Egyptian
Public Debt Commission have notified
the Egyptian minister of war of the as
sent to the governments drawing upon
the Egyptian reserve fund to meet the
expenses of the Nile expedition.
The Portland daily press., 1896-03-26
MachIas Board of Trade ORGANIZES.

Machias. March 25.-The Board OF
Trade organized last night with George
W. Drisko, president; Edward B. Curtis,
William Longfellow, and Henry Fl.
Smith, vice presidents; W. H. Pattan.
gall. secretary; James n. Bailey, treas.
urer. Two hundred were present includ
ing representative business men.
The Portland daily press., 1896-03-26
Rev. MI. Brown Acquitted.

Madison, March 25.-The councillors in
the Brown herssy trial reported their
findings this afternoon 1t was to the
effect that the first, second. third and
fourth specifications of the charge were
not proved. The fourth was withdrawn
The council will adopt a series of reso
utions bearing on the case
The Portland daily press., 1896-03-26

Constantinople, March 25.--Mrs.
Mason, wife of Ernest Mason of the
American Red Cross Society, who came
here with Miss Clara Barton, president
of that society, for the purpose of distrib-
uting relief to the suffering Armenians
in Anatolia. died here yesterday as re-
suit of surgical operation.
The Portland daily press., 1896-03-26
Late Marine News.

Norfolk, Va, March 25.-Arrived
Sohonners John Twohy, Boston; Heller
3. Benedict Boston; Mary A. Randa Il.
New London; Fanny G, Brown. Fal'
River. Cleared Schooner Lizzie M
Brayton, Fall River
Newport News, Va, March 25.-Ar.
rived: Schooners G. +. Bronson, BOSTON
Maruerite, Boston; Andrew Adams Bos,
ton; Geo. e. Waloott, Portsmouth: r.. r
Ogden, New Bedford; L. A. Roby. Bos.
ton; Z. B, Douglass, Salem.
The Portland daily press., 1896-03-26
Dr.. Moore's Trial Postponed.

Nashua, N. H., March 25.-A hearing
was held in the Supreme Conrt this fore
noon in the case of Jlr. j. G. Moore, on
the reg uest of his counsel for postpone
ment on account If his illness, of this
trial, which is in order for Monday. The
case was postponed until April 10.
The Portland daily press., 1896-03-26
France Won't Consent.

Paris, March ga semi-officiaI note
issued this morning says that France
will refuse to sanction England's use of
the Egyptian reserve fund for the purpose
of paying the expenses Of the Donogla ex-
petition, unless precise pledges are given
for the evacuation Of Egypt
The Portland daily press., 1896-03-26
Supreme Court to Settle oldtown Middle

Oldtown, Macrh 25.-It is reported that
Hartwells attorney, with all interested,
have agreed to leave the disputed election
to the judge of the Supreme court, to be
ratified at an adjourned meeting Wednes-
day evening, thus expediting matters.
The Portland daily press., 1896-03-26
Railroad Train Demolishes a Cart

Waldoboro. March 25.-The morning
train from Bath struck the team of Ma.
| thaniel Light near Winslow's mills kill
ing the horse. demolishing the wagon
and severely injuring Mr.. Light. Nc
blame is attached to the railroad.
The Portland daily press., 1896-03-26

The highest price paid for board is 49,
per week. in franklin, Oxford, Somerset
and Hancock. The counties which pay
so are kennebec, Knox and Lincoln, Wal
do and Washington; $175, Aroostook.
Cumberland, Penobscot and York; 81 .S6
Androscoggin.
There was an increase of poor debtors
Jailed over the previous year of 4S.
The Portland daily press., 1896-03-26
A Damaging Admission by Elder Brown

San Francicso, March 25.-Pastor
Brown, of the First Congregational
church, was called as witness today in
the case of Mrs. Mary A. Davidson,
whom he accused of extorting $500 from
him. He testified that it was not fear of
her that caused him to pay the money.
The judge thersupon said there had been
no extortion, and ordered the jury to
acquit her, which they did at once.
The Portland daily press., 1896-03-26
THE MUNICIPAL COURT.
BEFORE JUDGE ROBINSON.

BEFORE JUDGE ROBINSON.
Wednesday-Albert Fuller. Intoxios.
ton; fined So and costs.
Philip e.. Godfrey. Assault; dis
charged.
Hugh Gillsn. Intoxication; fined 81
and costs.
Martin McDonough. Intoxication
fined S5 and costs.
George W. Burnett. Intoxioation; fined
S. and costs.
So and costs.
Jesse S. Coombs. Intoxication; fined
So and costs.
The Portland daily press., 1896-03-26
DEERlNG soLoNs.
Meeting of the City Government Held Las
Evening.

The adjourned meeting of the Deering
city government was held last evening.
Mayor Mitchell presided and the full
board was present.
The bill for widening Glenwood ave-
nue., was given its second reading. In
awarding the damages to AUDITORS Affect
ed by the widening, A. e. Marks was
awarded $54. Mr.. Marks objects to this
award and appeared before the board by
his counsel, W. H. Motley, Esq. he
claimed that damages should be allowed
at the rate of IL cents per square foot
He said before this damage was awarded,
his client had arranged for the sale of the
property at this rate, which is now de-
pendent upon the amount OF damages
awarded. He asks sos instead Of $54
The aldermen listened to Mr.. Motley and
then passed the original bill.
A communication was read from Judge
Hopkins OF the municipal court, calling
attention to the fact that more suitable
quarters be provided by the city for the
municipal court, and asked for stationery
and added facilities for the proper tran
saction of the business of the court. The
CONN unication was placed on file.
A request for the free use of City hall
for the holding of a meeting to organize
board of trade, was granted.
Very numerous petitions for several
new street lights were referred to the APP
propriate committees.
Petitions for new sidewalks and sewers
were similarly referred.
J. H. Hutohins, J. II. Tibbetts, G. B.
Leavitt wero elected surveyors of stone,
brick and plaster.
Chauncey Berry was appointed regular
policeman and confirmed.
Ira Fields declined the appointment of
constable to which he had been chosen,
and Chauncey R. Berry was chosen IN
hissstead.
The usual monthly bills were audited.
e. r. Brown was appointed and con-
firmed as police officer.
The Portland daily press., 1896-03-26
Eight Years For a Rockland riend.

Rockland. March 25.-In the supreme
court today Clifford Ellems was SEN
tenced to eight years at hard labor for at
tempting to ravish his foster mother.
The Portland daily press., 1896-03-26

Rockport, March 25.-A house on Cen
trail street, owned and occupied by Cbas.
Tolman, was damaged by fire this after
noon. Part of the contents were saved.
Cause, defective chimney; small insur-
The Portland daily press., 1896-03-26
A Theatre Manaper Fails.

Dedham, Mass, March 25.-Wm. Aus
tin of Brookline, proprietor of Austin's
Palace theatre, Boston, fled an insol-
vency petition in the Norfolk registry
this noon. No schedules of liability or
assets were filed.
The Portland daily press., 1896-03-26

The great Wanskuck Mills of
Providence, II. L., are known far
and wide for the qualify of the
WOrsteds they produce. No bet
Ter guarantee can be given a
piece OF Clay W8lsted than to
label it Wanskuck. There is
absolutely mo- doubt but that the
greatest bargain ever placed be-
fore the people of Maine is our
offer of
The Portland daily press., 1896-03-26

The success of shis great sale
has demonstrated that the pub
lie know good goods and appre-
ciate such am opportunity as we
here offer. Everybody knows
the Wanskuck Worsteds. Al.
most $50 suits sold in the first
week, and there is mo decrease
i'm the demand.
The Portland daily press., 1896-03-26
An Attempted Burglary.

A bold attempt was made to burglarize
the store of E. B. Knapp & Co., of East
Deerine. Tuesday night about mid
night. Three squares of glass were 5rok-
en- out and an attempt made to force the
heavy shutter. They probably would
have been successful, but for young
man who had evidently been making a
call upon his best girl in Portland and
lost the last Car, taking as the best resort
the old reliable line over Tukey's bridge.
The burglars hearing the approach OF the
young night owl, fed. The young man
saw three men running, and the police
think that they have good olew.
Other Items.
Mr.. and Mrs. Skillins, master and ma
tron of the city poor farm. retire Mon
day. Mr.. and Mrs. Moses +. McKenney
take their places. Mr. and Mrs. Skillins
will move to Woodfords, as Mr.. Skillins
has accepted position as driver of q
city team In place of Mr.. Rowe, who
has moved TO West Gorham.
The class of '96, D. H. s., will present
the three-aot play 'Our Folks, lat City
Hall, Thursday evening, April 2, with
an excellent cast.
The T. Y. P. of W, will give private
dance this evening at the new Hoegg
hall, aDeering Center.
There will be supper and social this
evening at the Congregational church,
Woodfords.
The meeting to organize the new in
dustrial board will be held this evening
at 7.50 O'Clock at City hall, Woodfords.
The Piety Ridge Club of Morrills,
meet this evening with Miss Lena Cobb.
At meeting of the board of overseers
of the poor held yesterday afternoon
the monthly bills we're approved and 9th
er regular business transacted.
The Portland daily press., 1896-03-26
A SALE UNPRECEDENTED,

These suits are having the
greatest circulation i'm New Eng.
land, and i'm spite of unfavOra.
BILE weather, people are hurry
ing TO our store eager to obtain
the goods. The sale continues
this week.
The Portland daily press., 1896-03-26
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
to cuEe. goo. ~ -"A''
The Portland daily press., 1896-03-26

MAIL ORDERS accompanied with the
money promptly filled, and will be re-
funded if suit is not satisfactory in
every detail.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1896-08-12
Thuraday. Aug. @.

Austria will organize an international
union TO protect the central European
grain producers against American compe-
tition.
A large number of cotton mills closed
at Fall River, Mass, according to the
agreement among the mill owners, to
curtail the production. About 10000 op-
eratives are idle.
Bennett Feldman, Of Chicago, was
stabbed in the arm and about the head by
drunken buns whom he attempted to
eject from his picture frame factory. The
victim may die.
Francis SalZner, of Lehi0h, Utah, was
robbed of s55 and ticket to Philadelphia
in the Grand Central station, Chicago.
An opium pipe set with jewels and
valued at $500 was confiscated in an opium
joint at Chicago 1t is now in the hands
of the police.
Robert CARROTS will, which has just
been filed at Baltimore, gives the bulk OF
his S5, 900 600 estate to his wife.
Japan is making rapid progress In trade,
having invested more than $500, 600 900 in
new projects this year. Exports and i'm
ports amounted to over S265, 000, 900 during
1895, gain of $50, 600, 600 over the previous
year
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1896-08-12

People platform decl ring the principles
Of the Democratic party az cog iized and
most couraReousl, and COM emily ad-
ministered by jefferson, jackson and
Cleveland
Nor are the nominees for the Offices Of
president and vice president of the United
States pledged 10 carry those principles
into practical effect. The faithful and
true Democrats of the United States are
determined that their principles shall not
be ruihlessly surrendered, nor the people
be deprived of an opportunity TO vote for
candidates In accord Herewith.
Therefore, the national Democratic
party of the United States, through it's
regularly constituted committee, hereby
calls national convention of that party
for the announcement of its platform and
the nomination of candidates for the Of
fees of president and vice president of the
United States and the transaction of such
business as Is incidental thereto, to be held
At indianapolis, Wednesday the 2d day of
September, 1895, at IL o'clock noon, and
hereby requests that the members OF the
party N the several states who believe in
sound money and the preservation of law
and order, and who are unalterably OPP
posed TO the platform adopted and candi-
dates nominated at Chicago, will select in
such manner as To them shall seem best
number of delegates TO the same equal
20 twice the number of electoral votes TO
which such states are respectively entitled.
such delegates shall be duly accred-
tied, according to the usages of the Demo
cratic party. Their credentials shall be
forwarded or delivered TO the secretary of
lhis committee with all convenient speed.
nd thic x.,il1 Il
nounce the roll of the delegates entitled To
participate in the preliminary organiza-
ton of the convention"
On motion of Cultivate Chairman
Palmer was directed to appoint an execu-
tive committee of nine who should take
charge of the campaign of the National
Democratic party at once and report TO
the general national committee of the new
party at meeting TO be held in Indiana
polls Tuesday, Sept. /, the day preceding
the national convention. BY resolution
this executive committee was directed at
the earliest practicable day TO issue an ad-
dress TO the Democracy Of the country,
setting forth its purposes and plans. The
general committee at 1918 adjourned to
meet in Indianapolis Tuesday, Sept. l. A
secret conference was then held at Senator
Palmer's room over the selection of the
nine members of the executive committee.
AT IL O'Clock last night Chairman Pal
mer announced his executive committee
as follows j. NJ. Falkner, Alabama;
John p. Hopkins, Illinois; w. ID. Bynum,
Indiana; w. B. Haldeman, Kentucky; F.
w Lehman, Missouri; F. w. McCutch-
con, Minnesota; Charles Tracey, New
York; Samuel Holding Ohio; Ellis B.
Usher, Wisconsin. The executive commit
tee will meet today to elect chairman.
Chairman Palmer is member of the
executive committee ex officio.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1896-08-12
sCHOFIELD WINS THE PRIZE.
Captures the Republican Nomination for
Governor of Wisconsin.

Captures the Republican Nomination for
Governor of Wisconsin.
MILWAUKEE, Aug 7-Major Edward
Scofeld, of Oconto, was nominated for gov.
ernor by the Republican state convention
yesterday after five ballots had been taken.
The present state officers were nominated
by acclamation. Two motions to adjourn,
made in the interest of LaFollete, one be-
fore and one after the fifth ballot were de-
feated, and the roll was being called for
the sixth ballot when II. c. Adams, who
made the speech nominating LaFollette,
moved to make the nomination of Major
Scofield unanimous. He did this because
the vote Of the First district on the sixth
ballot made it apparent that Major SEQ
field would be nominated. Hoard ex-
pressed his approval of the motion to
make the nomination unanimous, which
was carried amid tremendous enthusiasm
Before proceeding TO complete the ticket
Delegate Hail. of Dunn county, brought
forward his resolution declaring against
the acceptance and use of free railway
passes by state officials, legislators and
judges Of courts The resolution was
adopted A motion was adopted that the
present state officers other than governor
be renominated as whole, and it was
done by reclamation. They are; Lieu
tenant governor Emil Baensch; secretary
of state, Henry Casson; attorney general
William III. Mylrea; treasurer, y A. Pet
erson; railroad commissioner, Duncan
Mckenzie; insurance commissioners, W.
A. Fricke; state superintendent j O.
Emery