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The Portland daily press., 1897-03-26
Very Much of a Bluff.

Boston, March 25.-The following
was given out today: ITO the sportinnR
editors OF the Globe. I have deposited
$1,000 cash with temporary stake holde,
on behalf Of John L. sullivan. and chal.
lenge Robert Fitzsimmons to O fight to q
finish with gloves before the club giving
the largest purse for $4,000 side and the
championship OF the world, within nine
months from date,
(Siened)
FRANK v, DUNN"
The Portland daily press., 1897-03-26
Biddeford Wants Police Commission
Abolished.

Biddeford. March ga petition
signed by thirty Republicans who are on
unfriendly terms with City Marshal
Charles B.. Harmon was today sent to
Representative O'Neil at Augusta. ask
ing him to attempt to secure the abolish
ment Of the Biddeford police commission.
Olaf Matterson, who is wanted hers
for burglaries in the Pepperell boarding
block, has been heard from. He is now
in Sweden.
The Portland daily press., 1897-03-26
Charged With Child Murder.

New Bedford, Mass, March 25.-Min-
ME Mooney, domestic aged so, native
of Prince Edward Island, was arrested
charged with the murder Of her two
weeks old illeGitimate child. The child g
throat Was cut. The woman told num-
ber If conflicting stories,
The Portland daily press., 1897-03-26

The speech OF Dalzell, Republican of
means committee, evoked-repeated ap-
plauss from his colleagues on the floor.
The CRY ing question of the hour, he said
was how to provide revenue with which
to carry on the government. This was
business question and called for bust
ness-lika answer, which the representa-
tives of the people In the House were
called upon to make.
"Let us be statesmen" he said, "and
postpone political questions until we
Mr.. Dalzell devoted considerable part
of his remarks to the existing treasury
conditions. The existing tariff law, be
said, has given deficient revenues until
the total for four years aggregated 1908. :
600. 900. In addition s262 600, 0n0 had bean
borrowed. Under the operations of the
The Portland daily press., 1897-03-26
fHE WEATHER.

Boston, Mar. 25.
Local forecast for
Friday: Fair, brisk
northwest winds di-
minishing in force.
Washington, Mar.
&c. Forecast f 0 7
Friday for New Eng
land: Fair, north
westerly wi n d S ,
The Portland daily press., 1897-03-26
Prince Goes to the Front.

Athens, March 25.-The crown prince
will startHtomorrow morning for Thessa-
ly where he will take command of the
Greek troops.
The Portland daily press., 1897-03-26

Treasury Secretaries Holding Over.
Washington, March 25.-There Is no
likelihood Of any changes In the position
The Portland daily press., 1897-03-26

Mr.. DeArmond, Democrat Of Montana,
charged that corporations, trusts and
great aggreZatinns of capital bad arrayed
themselves on tie side Of the Repu blican
party and 1t was therefore natural that
in the preparation of the schedules OF the
bill their desire should have been con-
suited. This bill meant higher prices for
the necessaries Of life which the people
must buy.
Mr.. DeArmond criticized the bond
sales by the late administration and
| without be said. attempting to defend the
Wilson bill, asserted that it would be
white on the pages of history, impaired
with that which preceded ii and that
which would follow it. (Applause. The
best thing about the Wilson bill was the
income tax feature which had been
eliminated by the Supreme court.
Mr.. Payne, Republican of New York,
the second member of the committee on
ways and means, said when the Repub-
lican committee In the Fifty first Con-
gress satedown to frame tariff law the
situation was vastly different from that
existing at present Then there was a
surplus of $l85, 600, 000 in the treasury
and surplus revenues we're sufficient to
pay off fifty to sixty millions of the debt
every year.
Nr. Payne paid attention to the attacks
made againstEthe agricultural schedules,
and declared that this bill protested
every agricultural product because the
committee believed the United States
should raise all these for itself. The
sugar schedule, Mr.. Payne said, was made
up with the idsa Of producing revenue
and encouraging the industry here. 1t
| would have done no good, he said, to put
| refined sugar on the free list, for that
would simply have driven the reflners
to the sugar producing countries, and
would have been no revenue to the gov
ernment and no employ ment of the thou
| sands at work in the refnerles.
Mr.. Payne said in the course of a few
years fifty million would be derived from,
tho sugar scheu1e Other millions are
now paid for the purchase of tin plate,
! linsn and wooden goods, which will 'en
The Portland daily press., 1897-03-26
Vote Taken After a Debate Of
Three Hours.
CONVINCING ARGUMENT BY MR..
WILSON OF GORHAM.

Othss Legislators Come to Defense of
People Of Portland, But There Were
Not Enough of Them-Consideration
Of Measure rakss Up Greater Portion
Of Aftsrnoon-senate Disposes Of Many
Matters In Concurrence.
The Portland daily press., 1897-03-26

A. the aftsrnoon session Of the House
the bill to authorize the Penobscot
Central 70 go Into bangor over route to
be Axsd by the municipal officers was
passed to b eagrossed.
The resolve fixiag the taxes OF counties
wss passed to b sngrosssd.
The bill to extsnd the charter of the
Waldo ana Somerset Railway company
was passsd to be sngrosssd.
The bill rslating to the Hampden and
WintsrDcrt railway was passed to be en-
crossed.
The bill rotating to the Organization Of
the Protsstant Episcopal church Of Maine
was passed to b enRrossed.
The committee Of conference on the
Wilson order relating to the proposed
election Of the railroad commissions re-
ported Disagreement.
The Portland daily press., 1897-03-26
lsRsc1AL 70 THE pREss.l

Augusta, March 25.-Previous to, the
afternoon session today many farewell
words which may influence future politics
OF the stats wers exchanged. Many
Nom bers have Improved the first oppor-
tunity onersd Of telling Speaker Larra-
bee that they hoped to have the chance
OF veting fer him for him for governor Of
the state. Speaker LaIrabse's course az
presiding officer has met with general
approval throughout the session. The
care he has exercised in making each
question and ruling clear has made every
n1embsr Of the House nm admirerer and
the fact that his knowledge Of parlia-
msntsry usage has never even in single
instance failed him is considered record
OF which any man might be proud. 1t is
said here that the best Of presiding
sfacsrs are expeeted to loose sight Of some
ee ths smallest OF parliamentary teohni-
salities, there being SO many which are
not 10 use every day.
The Portland daily press., 1897-03-26
Local Weather Report.

slightly colder near the coast.
The Portland daily press., 1897-03-26

Mr.. Pattangall of Maohiaa, said that
The Portland daily press., 1897-03-26

The Objections to..the Bill Analysed and
Replied TO-Pittsburg and Shemeid
Compared-Mr. Payne >of New York
Defends the Measure
The Portland daily press., 1897-03-26

The Victims of Anatola Massacre Now
Said to Number 700.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-04
AMERICA PLEASED HIM.
Ian MacIarea" Fayorably I'M
pressed With the United states

LONDON Jan. 2-''Ian Maoiaren" the
Rev. John Watson. D. D., who has Just
returned from his visit TO the United
States. ia loud in his praise OF Yale uni
versity. which reminded him OF an English
university. He says the Yale professors
are most scholarly and cultured and adds
that the students are very bright. making
"A splendid audience. Or. Watson was also
much impressed with the important posi-
ton taken by the Scotch in civic life in
America. and says that American women
are a great deal less a part OF public life
than they are in England. In addition the
Scotch divine was very favorably i'm
pressed with American home life. be
cause" he said. in all its essential fea-
lures IL resembles English life" DR.. Wat
son is further quoted as stating that the
richest class in America aim at 4 close
imitation Of English country home life.
IN an interview the popular preacher
author described his luncheon ar the
White House. where he said President
Cleveland impressed him as - very able
and honest man" The impression left tn
his mind regarding Secretary Olney was
that he has strong and powerful in
tellect." Both President Cleveland and
Secretary Olney. IL appears from the in
tervtew had with Or. Watson. expressed
satisfaction at the fact that the difficulty
between the United States and Great Brit
ain was settled. The patriotism 81 Amer
icans generally and their attachment to
the central government were other feat
ures which much impressed Ian Mac
iaren" during his sojourn IN the United
States In conclusion. Or Watson IS
quoted as saying that he found the Pres
byterisn church in America 70 be strong
iy holding its own
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-04
TIE ExDEAyoRERs.
Ringing Resolutions Adopted at the
Everett NiawIater Meeting.

The nlidw1nfer meeting of the Christian
Endeavorers OF this state held al Ever
EFT during the week was the most sue
cessful and helpful meeting OF the society
that has yet been held in this state
Though some OF the principal speakers
failed TO put in an appearance, there was
no lack Of good takers. and everything
passed OF with snap and go that was
most gratifying 10 all who attended The
following ringing resolutions were adopt
ed at the meeting:
Resolved That the Eadeavorsrs Of
Western Washington. in convention as
senbled. gratefully acknowledge the
manifest presence Of the spirit of God Ia
these sessions. and the opportunity af-
forded as for mutual acquaintance and
Christian fellowship.
That we desire 10 express our apprp-
ciation for the efforts made tor the sue
cess OF this convention. for the generous
hospitality or the good people OF Everett
and for the courtesies shown in the coll
umns u the press. That we deeply re-
greet the enforced absence Of our efficient
secretary. Miss Annie E. Reynolds.
That we emphasize our duty OF re-
newed loyalty 10 Christ and the church
for the steady Advancement OF our Lord
kingdom in this Evergreen state and
enthusiastically encourage each society to
take immediate steps towards securing a
representative at the approaching state
convention IN Tacoma and international
convention in San Francisco
That We. Christian Endeavorers
will support all efforts made by our state
Representatives in congress for the en-
forcement OF the sabbath laws and those
aiming az the suppression OF vice ard
crime, and we recommend that all <oci-
their Representatives In our legislative
bodies -
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-04

Rev. Horatio Alllng, prominent En-
deayorer Of Whatcom. was in Seattle Sat
urday.
There were interesting reports OF the
midwlnter convention given IN the vario us
societies IN the city last night.
The early prayer meeting on New Years
morning IN Plymouth church was fun OF
interest. 1t was led by Miss May Little.
The society at Green Lake is rapidly in
creasing IN interest and in numbers They
have recently added eight new members
and are now talking of organizing a jun
Tor society.
Miss Grace Holman and Miss Annie L.
Reynolds. Of Spokane, who were over 10
attend the state executive committee
meeting, returned 10 their homes on FRI
day evening.
At the exposition in Nashville Tenn.
which opens IN May. the Endeavorers OF
the state are TO have q building which viii
be known as the G. E. headquarters. II
viii contain an office. parior and chapel
in which various meetings viii be held
A Christian Endeavor prayer meeting will
be held daily during the six months OF the
81 posltfon, and once or twice A week a
special programme viii be rendered IL
IL hoped to make this a rallying place FOR
al Endeavorers attending the exposition.
The first Christian Endeavor Society
among the Japanese in the United States
was organized recently at Santa Cruz,
Cal
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-04

,Aorgs have been busy during
80. zeex with the services incident
=. a.esgag Of the nsw year. In sew
- 80 CHURCHES there were watch
90 .ar~scee. snd the old year Hras bid
- 20 ard the new year welcomed
- sxung and prayers addressed 70
49, - rs.yetb al These services were
hi1 - ,r.--sexfye character and well cal
80 - starr thoHe who participated
-, a. The straight and narrow path.
-. s,ssvziufer convention Of the Chris
IS S~4.ayor Society. held AZ Everett
- $50 -. week was 8 ms Tke6 success.
$50 ~ attended il were iTnbued with
L. 80, zDi-lt ard fts result win be seen
snereased activity in doing good
- art OF the members Of the Chris
- Faasayor Society throughout the
ssts. a - pnv III II
- are naE rector OF Trinity Epis-
49, eaarch was one Of the most i'm
- evests In church circles yesterday.
:. Gs.en Is the successor Of Rev.
go Herbert watson. who died in the
- ~ the past year. The rsctorshtp of
- ~suref has not been f1iled since his
s..,h untn yesterday. when Dir. Go~en
- "a. place The new rector 81 Trinity
- created an excellent impression
~s-svfag. and It looks as though he win
vaI,sabie accession 70 the ministers
q this city.
!. s<veral Of the churches there VIII be
80 al mayer This Is following out
-rstou, thar has long prevailed OF nav
- aver days Of prayer after New Years
fzY.
another event Of importance was the
xsTarninx OF Rev. T. J. Sawyer to the
..ssst ~ the North Seattle church Mr..
$40 made q very favorable impression.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-04

hem. the temple scene. when aged Simeon
took rfe blessed CAild n his arms, I1e
mysterious references 70 the sword tna'
s1ouId pierce her nsotAer-neart. TIE L
yEar-old confession % Ills divine mission
on ire part OF Jesus. RE solemn REFER
snces 70 ire fact that His hour hsd nos
yet come tne rising tun1lt o. hatred fr4E
had been lately gathering about Hin
how al these things and many more sls-
nificant memories must have pressed the
gateway % her troubled thought
And then tank OF JOINS neaTt-Snroos
ard possible mixg1vings. His dearest
friend was dying Ia agony before his - -
On. how he had loved the Master how
he would treasure Up His mSicnloss say
ingS. He would remember their intimacy
as = beautiful dream. now 20 vanish II
fearful awakening. And then the nation
IsrAeFx deiiEerer had been VsuGdisIlea-
and her hope should 20 out tn the dark
But Jesus thoughts. ] dare not at
tsmpt their scope or Intensity
'.Hark. He speaks. There IL music IN
His voice sin. II falls upon the ar IN
eadenees OF love: Behold thy Son. Be-
hold thy mOfneTr
ssOh. he was = human Christ intensely
human. glorfOusly human. perfectly nj
man. he who loved all humanity, lis
enemies and prosecutors IS wei as Ills
friends, could be alLal and faithful IN his
particular affections also.
i rejoice in the preferences OF Jesus
Out Of ali the world he chose His 6tsci-
pies. and cut OF them the twelve, and out
OF them the special three, and out OF
them the beloved one Out Of all the
cities He preferred Capernaum a. his
Own. Cuf OF al the homes lie selected
that quiet household Ii Bethany, where
Martha sewed and Mar listened and
learned. as His tavorife resting place.
Depend upon II. he who loves not IN
particular cannot truly love in general
He who ts indifferent 70 mis- home viii
make q poor patriot IN the nation. Fred
eriek Robertson. Of Brighton. saws: The
domestic affections are tne alphabet OF
love. I 20 further and declare them 70
be the sine qua non Of manhood
No son - truly loved by his mother I'M
til Jesus becomes one OF the trio. \ true
mothers fondest wish is FOR her son
conversion. No honor or success can
compare, In her mind. with the thought
that be has been God-Eiven and God-Esed.
Christ EpeS ks 10 the weary. widowed
rnofher-hearts today, not from cross OF
suffering. but from a throne Of power.
He speaks today 10 His nearest and dear
est friends those who have loved Him
and sometimes leaned on His bosom in
faith. Hear Him 'Whosoever shall do
the viii OF God, the same IS my brother,
and my sister and mother "
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-04
WILL BE HELD N TACOMA.
Christian Endeavorers 10 Have q
Big Convention in july.

II T. the intention OF the Washington
State Union of Christian Eudeavor 10 hold
It's eighth annual state convention OF the
society AZ Tacoma tn July OF the present
year. A committee has been appointed
81 which II. J. Fries is chairman and
Florence L. Cresmer Is treasurer 10 ar
range for this convention. Ii Is the inteu-
ton to make this convention memorable
one. The committee. under date % Taco
ma. December 81, 1Sss has issued the fol-
lowing address:
Dear Endeayorers. The committee
OF 1881 send you greeting and
wish You all "a hNppy and prosper
Gus NeW Year. Acting GA the Instructions
~ the Washington State Jnion % Chris
organized for the purpose OF the f0rmulat-
ing and carrying out OF plans for a state
convention. 70 be- held in Tacoma. July.
1sE While tae committee have already
started the work Of N skiug Tacoma 90
the largest <nd greatest convention ever
held in the state ~ Washington L wish 20
remind YOU that Your work as individuals,
towards attaining that end starts now.
Pray for the conventions for blessings on
kiS work. rs tln beginning Of this glad new
ye lr, piece Yo1r feet more hrmly than
eyer ln the Rock 81 Ages. and ask the
LORD - put uew Song into yogr mouth.
and create greater desire in your hearts.
- pat your best energy and work forwa Il
for christ ard ere church Inte~twine
with that desire ths letters q. Z. let Them
BE letter. of living are, representing the
four cAgd.rR. points ~ Christian work -
concentrated energy. citizenship esnanci-
thusitsm. Rally round the rag os the
Master and far the next six months 1T
your watchword oe Tacoma S. Yours
ia the work
"A. MACEAY SUTHERLAND.
X hartman Press Committee Taco
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-04
A PASTOR WELCOMED.


ny MS a0nEreEauen.
E1e Recognition service and rec@us o..
given by the Sorrn 5earzle Baot.st church
20 Tae.r nswly-eszcted pastor, Rev. l. j.
sawyer. OF New Jersey. vas not oasy an
occasion 81 exceptional latsr-ss and pleas
ures but one which sclsmnlzed a stan OF
great significance 3n me History OF this
people. Tnsy were assisted N the service
oy The pastors Of iEe various dsnoznina-
cons o. North Seattle an well AZ tao~@ of
the or1er Bapyist churches OF ire CIV.
and IN the large andleaee were seen many
o SsatTieas prominent csureh people.
DIR. AboEzo Hui pressass over the pro-
gFann.ne and Introduced the speaker The
beautiful organ voluntary vas followed
% a selection from the Hynrnal. fn which
al the congregation Jo.ned After So
ircted Scripture reading and a prayer. tslss
choir rendsre6 the an sssen. Consider the
Lilies"
y. A Duffy then gave the address OF
welcome 20 Rev. Mr.. sawyer 81 behalf %
Tae church, piejgiEg him rlefr fellowship
and support. The Sunday school and b.
T. 4. y. were represented BY @. A. Gresh-
am and 8r. Beiden bowen. A solo oy
Miss Aesdag afforded q pleasant change
"a the programme and was nnaSn apprs-
c!assd-
Rev. L. :. Bowerman and Rev. Thomas
baldwin welcomed their new fellow work
or for the Bapsisss OF TIRE city and OF she
Northwest BapEst convention. 4 lstEeT
from Rev. d. j. Pierce. ID. D.. Of Nashon
cohege. Was read, ~ which be expressed
regrets tasf ae could not participate in
aae services
The Congregationaiisfs. Mss7odists and
Presoyter-aus were represented % feiles-
t0ls remarks from Rev. q. II. Lee. Rev.
II. ID. Brown and Rev. ". a. Major.
Rev. DIR. Sawyer responded "a a few ear
nest ard appropriate sentences, wnlcn
happily ended the programme. After the
fene6 .cxion an informal reception was
held. during which many took occasion TO
greet the new pastor.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-04
y..,.rdax.s Band Concert.

The first OF the popular band concerts OF
the new year was attended yesterday ~
a larger crowd than any since the inaug-
uratl0n Of the scheme OF SUNDAY must
Gales. The attendance. while N improve
ment Ia respect 10 receipts and audience,
Was bv no means such as the high char
sctsr OF the entertainments demands.
There Is not a city in the United states
that has an organization Of capable mti-
sicians that is more thoroughly entitled
TO the substantial support Of community
that prides itself on Us love OF music than
Is the First Regiment hand OF Seattle. and
no community would regret rs lukewarm
svrapathy more than Seattle II II were
found fruuracticabie 20 maintain the organ
fzstion. which unsteady is second 20 none
on the Pacific coast The object OF the sun
day concerts is to provide the members
OF The band with work az A minimum of
return. The prices that have been Fixed
for the concerts would not run much into
money II the theater we're packed every
Suraav. and the nIgEaFdly acknowledge
rnent that the Seattle pubic sccoTos tne
Efforts OF is dne band IS reproach to the
Chains that this city is musical.
Yesterdays programme vas Sp}endidly
rendered and 20 the many enccres Band-
master Wagner generously responded The
vocal feature % yesterdays programme
was A solo BY NJ. Charles W. Saunders.
..'rhe C-ana 4Fers." IN which his tire hsri-
tone Voice showed 70 advantage. For an
encore he sang Cowan's ''saoEirops."
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-04
r. r. DAVIDSON. Receives

thz Spirit ard conGuests Of missions: pres
eur DAY movements AT II ~ 70 40 con-
ference Of organizations. trterspersed with
sonE and prayer IN behalf OF each local
church organization. a representative
from each viii speak: tel your plans. cif-
ncnIties and fragments: ia. song
service: D n. Bible reading the be-
LEVERS equipment for service.
Frlday-Fr0m 1.& 20 ?. n. let every
member OF the church. who possibly can
make rye or more calls. and II poSSi bic
upon strangers or those who are nor aow
members Of the church. but VINO might Re
brought in: have religious conversation II
possible; invite al 10 the evening service;
At D N an evangelisfic service and ser
rnnn BY TIE pastor.
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Church Notes.

The new officers OF the Sunday school
OF the First Methodist Episcopal church
took their places yesterday. They will be
formally installed on Sunday next.
Mrs A L. Hutchison. wife Of Rev. A
l. Hutchinson, and Miss Edith Brown rep
resented the Christian E.ndeavor Society
OF the First Presbyterian church at the
Everett Christian Endeayor convention
during the week
The Mems League OF the First Prssby-
terrain church viii give a social on Tues
day evening. January L. Everything in
connection with the social will be done
by the men. The ladies Will doubtless
enjoy the social a great deal.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-04
4 GREAT REVIVAL.
A Movement for the Evangeitsation
nf Grenfer NcHx York

NEW YORK. Jan. "A big movement
for the evangeiization OF Greater New
York win he started on Monday. The
movement viii include daily meetings in
Cooper Union during January, meetings
IN Carnegie hall and the Academy Of Mu-
sic on Sundays. the districtinE Of the city
for religious work. and the holding 81
union services IN various churches ard
tseateTs throughout this city and Brook
lyn. The most interesting feature OF the
movement viii Be the preaching Of the
gospel every day IN tacrorfes and shops.
The evanEelists vii visit factories and
hol6 services during the noon hour, The
coming crusade Is arauslng much interest
and many persons predict 4 repetition %
the big revival Of Isl as II is part Of 3
big religious upheaval that Is affecting
Boston. Philadelphia and other cities The
leaders in Il here are Dwight L. Moody
ana Rev 4 e. Dixon. q Brooklyn.