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The Portland daily press., 1897-06-21
At Williams.

Williamstown, June 2O.-The first day
of the Williams college commencement
dawned very pleasantly. At 1920 Presi-
dent Franklin Carter preached the bacca-
laureate sermon in the Congregational
church. The sermon was an able effort.
More than one thousand people heard the
sermon. This afternoon the annual mis-
sionary prayer meeting was held in Mis-
sion park.
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-21
Looks Like Murder.

Peabody, Mass, June 19-Stephen
Reagan of this town was arrested this
evening, charged with making a mur-
derous assault upon his wife, 1t is al
legged that Reagan came home in a
drunken condition and in fit of anger,
knocked his wife down and afterwards
inflicted a serious wound on her body
with a razor. The woman is not ex-
pected to live.
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-21
At Amherst.

Amherst, Mass, June 20.-The COM
mencement exercises opened at the Mass
achusetts Agricultural college today. In
the morning the baccalaureate sermon
was delivered by Rev. Calvin Stebbens of
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-21
Queen Remembered in Boston.

Boston, June 20.-Patriotic Americans
Joined with loyal Englishmen today in
observing the sixtieth anniversary of the
sovereignty of Queen Victoria. From
scores of city pulpits references was made
to the honored ruler of the British empire.
In Music hall this afternoon, three
Thousand people gathered to listen to an
oration by Rev DIR. Reuen Thomas of
Brookline George B. Perry, president of
the Victoria diamond festival association,
presided and the audience was made up
largely of the English and Scottish resi-
dents Of the city.
Jubilee at Halifax.
Halifax, N. S., June 20.-The week of
festivities in the celebration of the
Queens diamond jubilee began today.
Special services were held in all the
churches throughout the city. The ser
vices at the Garrison chapel was particu-
larly bright. 1t was attended by the
Royal Berks regiment, royal artillery and
royal engineers. "God Save the Queen
was sung with great enthusiasm by the
troopers at the conclusion of the services.
The Countess Of Aberdeen was among the
congregation and a large number of mill
tary and civil dignataries.
Montreal Loyal.
Montreal, June 21.-Her Majestys
diamond jubilee was observed today on
an elaborate scale. Special services were
held in all the churches, the Rev. T. S.
McWilliams preaching an eloquent SER
mon on the Queens reign, at the Ameri-
can Presbyterian church. The Montreal
brigade and the 53rd battalion of Sher-
brooke; the governor generals foot
guards of Ottawa and the 57th battalion
of Peterboro held a church parade to
Christ church cathedral, to St. James
Roman Catholic cathedral and to st.
Paul's church. Over three thousand
troops took part.
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-21
Sandy River Round House Burned.

Phillips, June 2O.-Last night the
Sandy River railroad round house was
partially destroyed by fire and two loco
motives were partly destroyed. The fire
was caused by spark from an engine fire
box. Loss $1,000: insured,
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-21
Fifty Years Ago.

Who could imagine that this should be
The place where, in eighteen ninety-three
That white wor1d-wonder of arch and
dome
Should shadow the nations, po1ychrome..
Here at the Fair was the prize conferred
On Ayers Pills, by the world preferred.
Chicago-like, they record show,
Since they started-5o years ago.
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-21
Other Baccalaureates

Rev DR.. VIM. j. Tucker, president OF
Dartmouth college, preached the bacca,
laureate sermon to the students OF
Phillips Exeter academy last night.
The graduating class at Phillips-An-
dover academy listened to the baccalau-
reate sermon by Rev. Kirsley Twining,
d. D., of Morristown, N. j., Tuesday
afternoon, in the aca emy chapel.
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-21
Postmaster at Charleston.

Washington, June 19.-Among the
fourth-class postmasters appointed today
was j. t. Peaks, at Charleston, Me.
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-21
IN BOSTON HARBOR.
Simple and Reverent Services on the War
Shin Pallas.

SlInPIe anu IStVereHG SerVIces On INC W at
Ship Pallas.
Boston, June 20.-A simple reverent
service in recognition of Accession day
was held on board H. M. S. Pallas now
lying in Boston harbor.
The warship was dressed from stem to
stern with futtering flags and pennants
while at the mainmast high above all the
rest foated the royal flag which was the
badge of her official mission here
Farther up the harbor the U. S. S.
Dolphin, Wabash and Yantic, lying at the
navy yard were also bedecked with flags
and streamers, while the English steamers
lying at Hoosac Tunnell and Cunard
docks were aglow with bright colors.
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-21
Proposes to Annex Cuba.

g Washington. June 21.-The Washington
correspondent of the Daily Chronicle re-
iterates today his previous statement as to
the alleged instructions given by Presi-
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-21
Smith College.

Northampton, Mass, June 2o.-The
baccalaureate sermon to the graduating
class at Smith college was preached by
President L. Clark Seeley this afternoon
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-21
PORTLAND MAINE, MORNING,

Worcester. In the evening, Rev. DR..
Leonard W. Bacon of New Haven, Conn,
gave an address before the college Y. M.
G. A.
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-21

High mass at the Brompton oratory
was made the occasion of thanksgiving
for the Queens jubilee on the part of her
Roman Catholic subjects, a special to
deum being sang. Monsignor Stomer, the
Pope's envoy, oficiated at high mass. At
the close of mass Cardinal Vaughan read
a jubilee pastoral.
Special dispatches from Paris, Berlin,
Vienna, St. Petersburg and nearly every
large city in Europe to show that thanks
giving services were held in the local
English churches and numerously at
tended.
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-21

ten. Shortly before eleven, Mr.. VIM.
Court Gully, the speaker, appeared in his
robes of office. The procession then
formed, the members of all parties, ex-
cepting the Irish, who had formally de-
cided not to take part officially in the
celebration, brought up the rear. The
Rev.. Canon Eyton, the rector, ofieiated
and the sermon was preached by DR..
Farrar.
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-21
Ayers Cathartic Pills

have, from the time Of their
preparation, been a continuous
success with the public. And
that means that Ayers Pills
accomplish what is promised
for them; they cure where
others fail. It was fitting,
therefore, that the worldwide
popularity Of these pills should
be recognized by the Worlds
Fair medal of 1888 fact
which emphasizes the record:
so Years of Cures.
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-21

land: Generally fair except showers on
the coast, probably clearing Monday
night, northwesterly winds.
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-21
Late Marine News.

City Island, June 1S-Arrived, schooner
Henry May, Portland; Bramhall, Port
land
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-21
fHE WEATHER.

! Boston, June 20.
Forecast for Bos-
ton and vicinity for
Monday: Fair, prob
ably preceded by
showers in the
morning, north
westerly winds.
Washington, June
.20.-For New Eng
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-29

now quoted in front OF No A Broadway, with three
exclamation points.
new banner hung out yesterday at l
o'clock by the Citizens Union men of the neighbour
hood. and below the emblem Of the Statue OF Lib
er;y the teachings of General Tracy
Seth Low Is the greatest authority on municipal
affairs in the United States"-Aprl, 1891
THE interests of citizenship more funda-
mental than party divisions '-February. 1891
While the banner being hung out a large
crowd gathered and greeted 1t with cheers, and as
soon the inscriptions read a shout OF
laughter went up on all sides
a man hating before the banner later
in the afternoon. He read its words OF truth and
then leaned against wall for support, while he
laughed himself weak. When he was rested he
took out cigar lighted 1t. and. standing on the
curbstone. invited unobservng passers-by to share
his glee.
banner run up yesterday at No. a Leonard-st.
by Wesendonck. LorenZ IL Co and several other
firms, reads follows
For Mayor Seth Low
Seth Low is the highest authority on municipal
government in the United States -General
Tracy. April is. 1891
stretched a large American flag across the street.
to which Is attached:
For Mayor Seth Low"
At No IS Worh-st Howes Brothers and other
firms have unfurlcd a large flag which says:
THE people against the bosses. Vote for Seth
Low"
other banners will be raised in day or two.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-29
FOR THE GOOD OF THE CAUSE.

SCORES OF woRKINGMEN MAKE CONTRIBUTIONS
TO THE CITIZENS UNIoN FUND.
Speaking yesterday morning in regard TO the
great number of subscriptions to the campaign
fund Of the Citizens Union. Charles Stewart
Smith said
THE multitude OF small subscriptions received
has been one OF the most gratifying things in the
campaign. and points clearly to the great inter
est taken in the election by the real workingmen
Of the city. Many scores Of laboring men have
visited the committees headquarters and ex-
pressed a desire to contribute something to the
good Of the cause, adding that they wished 10
see Seth Low elected. Many OF them contributed
a days wages In that way. That fact alone.
think. tells the story OF the interest taken by
the people generally in the battle for honest gov
eminent. Therefore | say the people have
adopted Seth Low. All the political parties
machines in this contest will be as nothing COM
pared with the public. which Is so Enthusiastically
for Seth Low by every indication concerning
which men accustomed to fore castng the politi-
cal future can judge. and his triumphant cleo
ton, THEREFORE, seems to- be certain any
thing In the future can be-"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-29
A MATTER OF BUSINESS. NOT POLITICS.


THE CITY VIGILANCE LEAGUE ASKS THE CLERGY
TO AID IN PLACING THE ISSUE Be
FORE THE PEOPLE
The City Vigilance League. By It's City Campaign
Committee. Of which Thomas l.. McClintock IL
chairman and a. w Abbott IS secretary. has sent
copies Of the following address to i've hundred
clergymen Of all denominations:
We recognize the fact that the Church Is not a
into the election OF November 2 are not those ~
politics. but Of morality and municipal integrity.
the city the aspect OF the subject and us far
reaching result upon tho welfare OF our city and
Three years ago the ministers and churches OF
our city took decided stand for a business adj
minstration OF the city. and tho result OF that
election was due In no small degree to their active
interest and aid.
This year the questions involved take stronger
hold upon us. for we are now threatened with the
return 70 power OF those who prOst.tutcd their
Office for public plumber and made the city admins
tration a stencil and byword In all parts OF our
State and country.
Three years OF clean. buslncsslke administration.
the results OF which are seen In a reorganlzed po-
and better cleaned streets. improved and enlarged
water front, increased nu'hcr Of public parks. the
tally. strengt hens tho feeling within Ms that We
have ana deserve to have the best governed
city In the world.
begun. We are opposed by those whose existence
civic spirit and return 10 once or men VINO VIII
be the willing tools Of the boss and his machine
We Therefore ask, that in your own way and as YOU
think best. you your influence as a minister
S W run n't he Ones for M ctys wefrc and we
urge upon you the benefits to be obtained TO our
city by the election OF Seth Low Mayor Of the
city Of NewYork. as constituted under the new
charter.
clean businesslike municipal administration. NAV
not have your hearty support and cooperation!
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-29
A FEW COLD FACTS.
STRONG SENTIMENT FOR MR. LOW IN
MANY CAILINGS.

STRONG SENTIMENT FOR MR. LOW IN
MANY CALLINGs.
Fact No. IA man doing business in the
lower part of New-York and living in Brook
lvn makes this statement: AT the stable
where | keep my horse there are ten irish
men employed and they tell me there that
every one Of them is Low man. In my work
shop. here in New York. there are fourteen
Democrats and | have their assurance mat
they are all going to vote for Low. They have
told me this voluntarily, after seeing me veal
ing a Low button. | cannot think that these are
isolated instances. In neither case has the
slightest pressure been brought to bear on
the men by their employers SO it seems rea-
sonabIe To me to suppose that there are many
other like instances. and | am prepared for
a landslide next Tuesday"
Fact No. "A man who visited the Walla-
bout Market in Brooklyn, yesterday, SAID al
terward that he was simply astonished at the
strength Of The Low feeling. Practically the
marketmen were all of one mind. 1t was
complete revelation to me-" he added In one
establishment. where there are hundred men
employed ninety-seVcn declared their intention
Of voting for Mr. Low. In fact, they are al.
going ore way. simply because they believe that
the Citizens candidate is the best man Tor
Mayor"
Fact 40. 3-Ths Is another straw rom Il
livery stable. 1t is furnished by well-known
Ncw-York business man. Said he: Il had oc-
cagion a day or two ago 10 talk over the tele-
phone with the proprietor of the stable where
hire "A carriage now and th"n. After our
business talk. he said TO me: Are you taxing
any interest in politics this Year, told him
that was taking good deal Of interest. He
is normally Democrat. and | had no reason
10 suppose that he was not gong TO vote the
regular Democratic ticket this year; but he
astonishcd me by saying that he was going 10
vote for Low. and by further saying that all
Of the men In his employ were going To DO the
same thing. They are mostly freshmen ana
Democrats; do not know just how many OF
them there are. but there are at least fifteen
o. twenty ! have full confidence in this man.
and h" had no reason for giving me this In
formation because Of anything had said about
my own feeling. | regard II "a important. be-
cause II the men I'm one place Of that Kind are
for Low II IS natural 20 believe that the sam"
feeling prevails among others OF course drlv-
crs go about the city good deal and talk with
other drivers. and sucn an expression Of sent
ncnt among them must he fair index Of the
general feeling among working mon"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-29
THE LOW BICYCLE PARADE.

The Committee on the Low Bicycle Parade met
last night at the headquarters. Eighty-second-st'
and the Boulevard. The committee asks all wheel
men who are voters in the enlarged city and VINO
10 tho heodn,Iarters The parade will be held to-
morrow evening. The right OF line VIII form In IN
Eighty -second-st west OF me Boulevard anu s .,rc
line OF march will be down the Boulevard 10 SeV-
enty -fourth-st thence across and up the Bou n,,
,,ard m hundred md -tenth-st, and then BACK
to Sixticth-s, and dlsband Mr.. Low Will review
the parade from No $40 BOULEVARD at seV sr,
asked 10 bring at least two Japanese lanterns
Flags Will be distributed at the headquarters
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-29
"A POLITICAL PACKAGE SENT c. o. ID.

SO THE REV DIR. LINDSAY PARKER. IN BROOK
LYX. REFERS TO GENERAL TRACY.
Tho Roy DIR Lindsay Parker made hit at
Low meeting Wednesday evening I'm the Johnston
Building. Brooklyn by his method OF dealing with
General Tracy.
After expressing his regard for the General as a
good soldier and good citizen. he said that since
his nomination he had looked upon him as ''polit-
zeal parcel. done up by one man and sent Dy the
United States Express Company c. o. D. to the
CIV Hall II he gets there, pray God he VIII
NOT the c o. d. will be one OF the first things at
tended TO by the man who sent him there.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-29
BAPTIST CONFERENCE ELECTION.

Buffalo. Oct. 2SAt this mornings session of the
Baptist Conference the following officers were
unanimously chosen President. j. b. Calvert. New
York. vice-presidents. F. w. Taylor. Buffalo. and
W. s. Pock Syracuse; recording secretary. J. A.
Hungate Homer: corresponding secretary. ii. w.
Rarnes f3nghamton; treasurer r. 4. Schultz. New
New-York. The Rev. J. w. Phillips preached the
closing sermon
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-29
THE G. A. r. L. MASS-MEETING.

The demand for tickets for the mass meeting Of
German American citizens. which will take place
this evening at Cooper Union under the auspices
Of the German MA American Reform Union. has been
large. The meeting will be preceded by parade.
which, It is expected will be participated in by
five thousand men,
The speakers at the meeting will be Seth Low.
Carl Schurz. Charles s. Fairchild. Paul Goepel.
Edward +. McSweeney. Richard H. Adams. August
KIelnau Carl Hangi. Josef Winter. George Won
Skal Edwin Emerson and Edward d. Amend.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-29
LIE .srAMMrIscM. CHANGEs FRoNT
IT EASY TO GIVE REASONS FOR
VOTING FOR Low.


IT EASY TO GIVE REASONS FOR
VOTING FOR Low.
At an uptown rcc'aurant. whore imported beer
is the attraction. the elderly professional men
who occupy places at the "Stsmmtsch" every
evening have been looked upon by many Of the
other frcqucntcrs ~ the place the oracles IN
political matters. When the personal liberty"
cry was raised by the Tammany leaders. the
guests looked 10 tho occupants OF the favored
table. and when these rallied against "restric-
tons" etc the place soon assumed Tammany
look.
Within the last few days change OF heart
seems % have taken place Four OF the six men
al the long table wear Low buttons. Tom
Dunn's picture has been taken of the wall. and
there seems 10 be no cause for complaint as to
personal lbery"
one 81 the men when asked why he and his
friends had changed front said: Every time we
said that We would vote the Tammany ticket
We had 10 make an excuse for IT. It's too much
trouble Nobody feels that he must find an
excuse for voting FOR Low any more than he
must explain why he wants 10 keep his house
cloan--it's just natural. And that's why we
wear Low buttons
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-29
RALLY OF WALL STREET MEN
10 BE HELD TOMORROW AT 1870 OPPO-
SITE THE SUB-TREASURY.

CLOSING MEETING OF THE FOES OF TAMMANY
HALL. IN THE DOWNTOWN BUSINESS DIS
TRIcT-MAYoR STRONG. JAMES c. CAR
TER. c. 8 FAIRcHILD. SETH LOW.
c. c. BEAMAN AND J. KEN
NEEDY TOD TO SPEAK.
The closing rally in the downtown business
district of the foes of Tammany Hall ana sup
porters Of Seth Low as the candidate most hKeiy
to defeat Tammany, because most likely 10
carry the election OF next Tuesday, VIII be held
tomorrow beginning at 12:3O o'clock IN the al
ternoon 1t had been intended that the speaking
sbou,d he from, the Sub-Treasury steps; but per-
mission to use that historic assembling place
could not be secured, so a speakers stand is to
be erected in Broad-st. just opposite the sun
Treasury. J. Noble Hayes. of No. 12O Broad
way. is chairman Of the Committee Of Arrange
ments for the meeting which is to be held under
the auspices Of the Citizens Union. II had been
originally expected that Joseph H. Choate would
be one of the speakers. but the expectation could
not be realized Mayor Strong is to preside. and
the sneakers will he James G Carter Charles
S Fairchild Seth Low. G. c. Beaman and j.
Kennedy Tod The meeting arranged in re-
Spouse to the following call the signcrs of which.
we'll known bankers. brokers and men prominent
In many lines of business are to be vice-presi-
dents OF the meeting:
New York October &C. 1897.
We the undersigned merchants and business men
OF the City OF New-York believing the business IN
teress OF the city threatened 10y the present poltl,
cal situation, invite all citizens. irrespective or
party, to attend meeting TO be held on the
steps OF the Sub-Treasury Building, corner oi al
and Broad SITS Saturday afternoon October 81.
at 1880 o'clock. .or the purpose 90 considering
what steps shall be taken 10 avert the possibility
OF a return OF Ta1many Hall to power and the con.
sequcnt general loss 81 confidence IN tho stability OF
the conservative business sentiment OF this com
munity and to listen to addresses 10y the Honorable
Seth Low Honorable Joseph II. Choafe ana others.
and we hereby consent act vice presidents o:
such meeting.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-29
LOW OR TAMMANY.
BROOKLYN REPUBLICANS ISSUE AN AP-
PEAL.
MANY wE1I~KNOwN CITIZENS WHO HAVE BEEN
,o,.xrrn FOR TRACY CALL on ALL oPPoN-
ENTs OF THE TIGER TO VOTE

COUNTED FOR TRACY CALL on ALL ofFoN-
ENrs OF THE TIGER TO VOTE
FOR SETH LOW.
An address was issued yesterday by one hun
drod and seventv-five Republicans. nearly all
Of whom are enrolled in the party organization
d,racted 70 the Republican voters OF Brooklyn
and annealing to them to vote for Low Every
ward In the city is represented in the list OF
,o,,ae which is attached to the appeal. Among
the names are those OF many men VINO nave
hitherto been claimed as supporters OF "eh-
oral Tracy. Among them are Isaac H. gary
Timothy Perry and f. Dwight Churcn' whose
names have been used by the Repupncahs vi
their Finance Committee.
Less than ten days ago many OF the Heii
whose names appear on the address were sup
porting Tracy: but they have come out Tor Low
believing, as they say in the address that II
will he Seth Low or Tammany.'
Following is the address. and its signatures:
TO OUR FELLOW REPUBLICANS.
II Will be Seth Low or Tammany.
The undersigned active Republicans. who pro-
nose TO remain Republicans. believing that Seth
low IS the most available candidate for the May
crafty OF Greater New-York. earnestly appeal TO
their fellow Republicans TO support MIN IN order
10 save the city from the curse Of Tammany rule;
The contest has become one between Seth Low and
the Tammany candidate. one or the other VIII De
,be dref Mayor OF Greater New York Which shall
Ewery vote therefore for General Tracy will be-
Indirectly. vote for Tammany. while every vote
for Seth Low will help to insure Tammanys defeat.
Seth Lows declared principles are precisely the
same as those which he was elected Mayor OF
BROOKLYN as a Republican candidate.
Let all patriotic Republicans. then concentrate
their votes on Seth Low who alone can unite the
votes OF Republicans and Independents and who
alone defeat Tammany Hall.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-29
WRIGHT NAILS A CAMPAIGN LIE.

A PROMPT EXPOSURE OF AN ORGANIZATION TAILS
THAT A MAN WAS DISMISSED FROM BLACK
WELLS ISLAND FOR NOT CONTRIB
UTING TO A Low CLUB.
The Republican managers have from time to time
tried to create a prejudice against Mr.. Low by
asserting that office holders have been deposed be-
cause they would not support him for Mayor.
Yesterday Mr.. Quigg said that Thomas Quinn.
stableman in the employ OF the Department OF
Charities on Backweps Island, was discharged on
THURSDAY last for refusing to contribute 10 Low
campaign club. According 10 Mr. Quigg Assistant
Oyerseer Mack approached Quinn on October and
asked him to contribute the funds Of the Robert
J. Wright Association. Quinn refused TO DO so,
declaring that he for Tracy. and II he had any
money TO contribute he would turn 1t over TO the
Republicans His discharge followed. Mr.. Quigg
went on 10 say that he knew OF fve Republicans
who had contributed 10 Low fund because they
were asked TO do so, and In order TO save their
places. 49,,
Commissioner Wright OF the Department OF Chari:
ties. when he heard of Mr.. Quigg's statement told
the facts about Quinn's discharge. This said
Mr. Wright lis a campaign lie and Mr. Qulgg
knew IL 10 be one when he issued the statement
Quinn was drunk for fifteen out OF the sixteen
months in which he in the Departments emu
poy. and only the entreaties OF his wife ana chill.
dren and my sympathy for them kept him IN l. the
was reported drunk. and al my direction he was
suspended pending investigation | decided TO dis-
miss him. but his request asked for MS resigna.
ton, as he said that TO be dismissed would in)ure
him. as he applying TO the CIVIL Service Com
mission for examination and appointment