Daily Kennebec Journal (Augusta, Me.)
January 20, 1897

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uurmU. AUGUSTA, MAINE, WEDNESDAY MORNING. JANUARY 20, 1897. I ENTERKD AS SECOND l CLASS MAIL if ATTKIL1 NO. 17. Hum HerriD, V Bankers, 98 ExclangeSt., Portland, Me. INVESTMENT SECURITIES. LETTERS OF CREDIT AVAILABLE IN ALL PARTS OF THE WORLD. ORDERS TO BUT OR SELL LISTED SECURITIES PROMPTLY EXECUTED. ImiliWmnn Wain-proof Garments. New style Cox anti Cape Coats, Rubber anil Oilskin garments. Our Mackintoshes are made with sewed and cemented seams. Steam Vulcanized, Warranted Waterproof and Odorless. $4.00, $0.00, $8.00 and $10.00. Tasker Brothers, AUGUSTA GARDI&UR. Sign Wold Hat. CO LONG AS THERE IS A LEAF OF HAVANA TOBACCO TO be had, regardless of what its price per pound may be, so long will HARVARD CIGARS Contain nothing but an Havana Filler of the choicest quality and the finest quality of SUMATRA WRAPPER. Sold by all first-class dealers. IT. Trasler Co.f Mfi x., Ronton, Man*. ABSOLUTELY PURE —THE FAMOUS— EH Spring Water. A quantitive analysis by Prof. F. C. Robinson of Bowdoin college shows this water to be absolutely pure. It has great solvent qualities, and. aside from the security to health It affords, will be found a positive help to all forms of kidney trouble. A Pure Water Supply Prevents -Sickness. This water Is endorsed by the physi cians of Augusta. It will he delivered In nice clean carboys every day at 75 cents per gallon per month. Visitors are cordially welcomed to the Spring and bottling houses. Address all •rden. HERBERT W. NORCROSS. Bute street, Augusta. Maine. That distinctive flavor and delightful fragrance that make B. C. A. Cigars so popular with discriminating smokers, is the result of crit ical selection and careful blending of the finest pure Havana tobaccos that expe rienced expert buyers can obtain. Sold and smoked everywhere. >__ The Rosy Freshness And a velvety softness of the skin is inva Jjttbly obtained by those who use toaoNri Completion Powder BITTER COLD lack Frost Now Reigns Su preme Throughout Maine. The Coldest Day, Tuesday, at Ma ch ias Since February 8,1861. Dther Points Report from 40 to 55 Degrees Drop in 24 Hours. Mathias*. Jan. jg.—The mercury at sunrise was 16 “below and at noon 10 below, with a clear sky, and the wind northwest. It has been the coldest day since Pel*. S, 1861. COLDEST FOR 36 YEARS. Calais Suffers from the Cold Snap—20 Below. Tuesday Morning. Calais, Jan. 19.—At 8 last-night, the rain ceased and the wind shifted to the north west. increasing in violence. The ther mometer fell rapidly until i» this morning, when it registered 20 below, with the wind 40 miles an hour. Fourteen below was the highest point dining the day. hut the mercury is slowly falling again, tonight. There has been no day equal to it in severity since “Cold Fridav.*’ lSfil. A DROP OF SO DEGREES. It Beats All Records tor a 24 Hour Range at Portland. Portland. Jail, lit.—The drop in temper jiture. from Monday morning to Tuesday morning, was 50 degrees, the largest range in -4 hours ever recorded here. It was 7 below, this morning, and is likely to be colder, tonight. THE COLD WAVE. Change in New Ingland in 24 Hours from 40 to 55 Degrees. Boston, Jan. 11).—The cold wave, to day, overspread nearly all the territory east of the Mississippi liver. Its in fluence is being- felt most in the East, and the Provinces. The temperature fall at Boston in the past 24 hours was 18 degrees, at Portland 50 degrees,East port 52 degrees, Northfleld, Vt., 54 de grees. Quebec 64 uegrees. The coldest weather of the season A’as noted, this morning, along the northern border of the Lake regions where, at White Itiver, Ont., the mer cury ranges as low as 54 degrees below zei o. Some of the temperatures reeored in New England, Tuesday morning were as follows: Augusta—14 below. Bangor—16 to 22 below. Skowhegan—14 below. Richmond—14 below. North Anson—21 below. East Wilton—IS below. Canton—12 below. Livermore Falls—20 below. Portsmouth. N. H.—IS below. Conway Junc tion—12 below. Wakefield, N. H—15 below. Calais—20 below. HAS A BAD RECORD. Burglar Captured at Portland Proves to Be a Notorious Crook. Portland. Jan. Ill—George W. Murray, who was arrested here, last September, for blowing open the safe of the Maine Cold Storage Co., will come up lor trial in a few days. He proves to be one of the best-known criminals in the country. He has been identified by Chief inspec tor Watts of Boston, as Uliic Burke, and also identified by the Chicago police as l Hie Burke, alias William Johnson, alias Henry Burke, alias Henry Carey, alias Thomas Murray. He lias served several terms in the State prison fdr burglary at Pawling, N. Y.. and at Albany. He robbed a bank in Pawling in 1893, securing $800 in cash and $10,000 in gov ernment bonds. He lias a long record for lesser crimes elsewhere. ORGANIZE FOR 1897-98. Somerset County Republicans Meet and Or ganize at Skowhegan. Skowhegan, Jan. 19.—(Special).—The Somerset county Republican commit tee met at the Heselton hotel here, to day. and organized for 1897-98. Frank S. Cairns of Skowhegan. was elected chairman and secretary. Those pres ent wc-re: F. S. Cairns, Skowhegan: H. S. Whiting. South Norridgewock; C. C. Kinsman, North Cornville: Dr. F. J. Taylor. Pittsfield; S. H. Goodwin, St. Albans. FIRE AT NEWPORT. Residence ol Daniel Casey Practically De stroyed—Lou. $1500; Insurance. $800. Newport, Jan. 19.—(Speeial).—Fire started from an overheated stove in Daniel Carey's house, this morning, and practically gutted the building. The household goods were removed in a badly damaged condition.. The house was valued at *1500: insured for $800. WILL REMAIN AS IT IS. Portland’s Proposed New City Charter Re ferred to Next City Government. Portland. Jan. lft.-The eity govern ment, tonight, voted to refer the pro posed new charter to the next citj gov ernment. This kills the whole tiling and it will not go to the legislature. There was recorded in the town of Ingham in 1X9(1. sixteen births, thirteen eirriages and nine deaths. Ten certitl ites of marriage were Issued. H. G. BARKER Fine Furs Our manufacturing Department is lit charge of a practical Furrier of eighteen rears’ experience) and we are prepared to make any kind of a fur garment to or der, also make over or repair old fare. >Vc make a specialty of remodeling, and redressing Seal Garments so they look lik« new. All work warranted satisfactory. Corner Store, Gardiner, Me. FAIR AND WARMER. Boston, Jan. 19.—Bocal forecast for Wednesday: Fair; rising; temperature: southwest winds. DR. BALDWIN RE8IGNS. Will Leave Bale* College to Resume Pastoral Work at Orange, N. I. Lewiston, Jan. 19.—(Special).—Rev. K. W. Baldwin, D. I>., who was elected, last commencement, to the new chair of history and economics, has resigned, and his resignation has been accepted. Ur. Baldwin is pastor of the Congre gational church in Orange, N. J.. and l'.is resignation was prompted by the earnest solicitation of the members ol his parish, who are unwilling for him to leave his work in that city. Dr. Baldwin is a graduate of Bates, class of ’72, and is well fitted for the posi tion to which he was elected. It is to be regretted by all friends of the col lege that he has felt obliged to resign. Murderer Hurd is Violently Insane. Biddeford, Jan. 19.—The warden of the State prison, who came to Saco. Tuesday, to convey the Parsonsfield murderer to Thomaston, said that Alfred J. Hurd of Biddeford, who last spring, was sentenced to the State prison for life for the murder of his father, is violently insane. Fire at Portlaid. Portland. Jan. 19.—Fire, tonight, in the middle building or dry house of the Portland Star match factory, James C. Jordan, proprietor, caught from a stove ar.d damaged the building about $2500; not insured. The roof was burned off and the cellar flooded with water. Will Help Lexow Investigate Trusts. Albany, N. Y., Jan. 19.—The Repub lican Legislators in caucus, today, agreed to support Senator Lexow's res olution providing for the appointment of a special joint committee to investi gate trusts. Congressional Notes. The President has approved the act providing for certain requirements for vessels propelled by gas. fluid naptha, or electric motors. The committee of the Delaware House, after counting the ballots cast in Newcastle county, found Woodward W. Cheairs elected. He was sworn in as a member of the House, Monday, and took his seat. Mr. Dickey turning over his desk and keys to Mr. Cheairs. Both men are Democrats, and the change was the loss of one vote for Willard Saulshury. candidate for United States senator in the caucus. Dickey was the Saulsbury leader of the Assembly. Cripple The iron "rasp of scrofula has no mercy upon its victims. This demon of the blood is often not satistied with causing dreadful sores, but, racks the body with the pains of rheumatism until Hood's Sarsaparilla cures. “Nearly four years ago I became af flicted with scrofula and rheumatism. Made Running sores broke out on my thighs. Pieces of bone came out and an operation was contemplated. I had rheumatism in my legs, drawn up out of shape. I lost ap petite, could not sleep. I was a perfect wreck. I continued to grow worse and finally gave up the doctor’s treatment to Well take Hood’s Sarsaparilla. Soon appetite came back; the sores commenced to heal. My limbs straightened out and I threw away my crutches. I am now stout and hearty and am farming, whereas four years ago I was a cripple. I gladly rec ommend Hood’s Sarsaparilla.’’ Urban Hammond, Table Grove, Illinois. Hood’s Sarsaparilla FstlieOneTruo Blood Purifier. All druggists. $1. Prepared only by C. I. Hood Co., Lowell. Mass. y rysaa *>lc Iivt I Ills. e.lSy lO S HIllS take, easy to operate. 25c. j DEATH 0* JOHN H. NASON. Formerly Hotel Clerk at Gardiner—Wat Well Known and Popular. ^.Richmond, Jan. 19.—(Special).—John II. Nason died, after an illness of nine weeks, at the home of his sister, Mrs. E. B. Rankins, on Mt. Pleasant Street at about 4 o'clock, Tuesday morning, the sad intelligence being received about town with expressions of pro found sorrow. The deceased was stricken with pneumonia while in the discharge of his duties as clerk of the Johnson house in Gardiner, and was In-ought to KichmonS, about two weeks since. 11 its sickness terminated in quick consumption from which he died. His age was almut 22 years. Mr. Nason was a native of Mayneld and lived with his parents in Greenville until he came to Richmond about five years ago. He was formerly employed in the meat and provision store of E. R. Rankins and became clerk of the Evans house in Gardiner, about tWo years later. He was well-known in the Kennebec valley and enjoyed the con fidence and esteem of a wide circle of friends. With the traveling public he was very popular and was known far and near as an ideal hotel clerk. He is survived by a father an 1 mother, four sisters and one brother. Funeral services will he held at the residence of E. B. liankins at 1 P. M„ Wednesday, by Rev. E. W. Churchill of the Free Baptist church. Thp Inter ment will take place in Greenville. I). D. G. M. Seth T. Snipe of Rath, visited Richmond Masonic Lodge, Mon day evening. Business is booming at the factory of R. T. Young Co. The concern Is get ting out 10 60-pair cases daily and the pay roll footed up at about $600, last week. The mercury stood at 14 ltelow at several places in town, Tuesday. BURGLARS CAPTURED Store Entered at Bradford. Vt.—Men Caughl and Most of Goods Recovered. Bradford. Vt.. Jan. 19.—Tho jewelry and clothing store of Doe Bros, was entered, early Monday morning. The burglars got away with cutlery, silver ware, gold pens*and clothing valued at on. A hat left behind was recognized as belonging to Henry P. Burke. Burke and his accomplice, who gives the name of Carroll P. Class of San ford. Me., were arrested at Lyme, N. H.. and brought here, Monday after noon, arraigned and placed under bonds of $1000 each for appearance at the'June term of the county court. In default of hail they will be com mitted to jail. Most of the stolen property was recovered. THEY’LL COME TO IT. A Few Spaniards Realize Value of the Friend ship ol Uncie Sam. London, Jan. 19.—A dispatch from Madrid says: El Liberal publishes a report of an interview with Senor Emilio Oustellar, the Republican leader, in which he favors a diplomatic entente with the United States, and the adoption of commercial reforms in the Antilles so as to facilitate the relations of those islands with the United States. Senor Valera, formerly Spanish minister at Washington, expressed the opinion that Spain ought to accept the good offices of the American govern ment. CAN’T PROVE MURDER. So Solomon Millington Is Held lor Grand Jury on Suspicion. Bennington, Vt., Jan. 19.—The hear ing in the ease of the State against Solomon Millington, charged with murdering his brother John, in Shafts bury, Jan. 10, was held, today. The evidence not being sufficient to hold the accused for murder in the first degree, he was held in $5000 bail, await ing the actioij, of the grand jury. SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES. Fred Blanchard of Biddeford. a graduate of the Stale reform school, was, Tuesday, arrested on charge of breaking and entering the schoolhouse at Bar Mills, and stealing a 'Bible. He pleaded guilty of larceny but not guilty of the charge of breaking and entering. He was sent to the county jail. The January term of the Hancock county supreme judicial court con vened in Ellsworth, Tuesday, A. F. Wiswell, justice, presiding. A short term is expected, and only one jury will be impanelled. The list of jurors is as follows: Benjamin C. Barbour, Deer Isle: Benjamin L. Bates, Brooks vile; Fred E. Blaisdell,Franklin: Fran cis H. Clark, Surr; Daniel D. Deasey, Oouldsboro: Moses E. Friend, Sedg wick: Edward P. Herrick, Brooklin; Henry J. Joy, Ellsworth: Moses Little iield, Penobscot: Miles H. Long. Blue hill; Timothy M. Mason, Mt. Desert; J. Fred Partridge, Orland; George G. Whitten. Sullivan: Jesse H. Pease, Tremont; Frank C. Perkins, Bucks port; Peari P.Smith, Hancock; Charles Stover, Eden. Captain Miles of Kennebunk, master if Ihc Portland fishing schooner James Poole, had an experience Jan. 12, that he will remember during the rest of his life. While putting trawls off Cape Porpoise, last Tuesday afternoon, he had occasion to go about a quarter of i mile from the schooner. A sudden tquall overturned his dory and threw him Into the icy water. Despite the heavy sea which was running at the time tin- captain managed to cling to he overturned boat until the crew panned another boat, put off and escuod him from his perilous position. He was thoroughly exhausted and al nost frozen when taken on board the schooner but he rapidly recovered and s feeling but slight effects of his dan terous adventure. j MAINE LEGISLATURE, SIXTY-EIGHTH SESSION. SENATE. Tuesday, Jan. 19, 1897. Senate met according to adjournment and was called to order l>y the Pres ident. Prayer by Rev. Mr. Frost of Au gusta. Journal read and approved. Papers from the House disposed of in concurrence. The following Hills, petitions, etc., were presented and referred. A communication was received from the secretary of State transmitting the report of the hoard of state assessors and was referred to the committee on taxation. A communication was received from the secretary of State transmitting re port of the Industrial School for Girls and was referred to the committee on education. Judiciary. By Mr. Chamberlain of Lincoln—Bill an act to incorporate the Lincoln County Historical Society. By Mr. Drummond of Cumberland— Bill an act to enable the Portland El evator Company to lay a railroad track, lease its franchise and for other pur poses. By Mr. Savage of Androscoggin— Bill an act to amend chapter Kill of the Public Laws of 1895 relating to contributions by husbands and fathers to the support of wives and children. Legal Affairs. By Mr. Roberts of Oxford—Bill an act to amend chapter 102 of the Pub lic Laws of 1891, and chapter 267 of the Public Laws of 1893 relating to the Australian ballot. Inland Fisheries and Gama. By Mr. Roberts of Oxford—Petition of S. S. Stearns and 35 others of Nor way asking for an appropriation for warden service in Oxford county for the years 1897 and 1898. Petition of Edward E. Hastings and 3f. others of Fryeburg; F. Cushman and 44 others of Woodstock; M. M Sampson and 14 others of Norway; Charles Bishee and 31 others of Peru; J. W. Clark and 28 others of Wilson Mills; C. H. Gilbert and 50 others of Gilbertville; C. T. Poor and 84 others of Andover for the same. Committee Reports. The committee on inland fisheries and game to which was referred the petition of W. S. Miller and others of. Durham, for an act to prohibit the taking of trout from Branch Brook and its tributaries in the towns of Dur ham and Pownal, reported that the same be referred to the commissioners on inland fisheries and game. Report accepted. 'Orders. t’pon motion by Mr. Ciason of Ken nebec, it was ordered, that the Ken nebec county delegation be allowed the use of the Senate chamber this Tues day afternoon. Jan. 19. Special Committee Report. A communication was received from the committee of ihe executive council of 1895 and 1896 appointed to examine into the affairs of the Maine State College and the doings of the trustees of said college, and to inspect the re cords and accounts and the buildings and premises occupied by said college and to report to the next Legislature, signed by Elias Dudley Freeman, Ol iver 11. Ciason and Jnn. C. Holman, committee. The communication was laid on the table tor printing. Finally Passed. Resolve in favor of the committee of the Senate appointed to attend the funeral of Ex-Governor Davis. On motion by Mr. Hinkley of Frank lin. the Senate adjourned. HOUSE, Tuesday, Jan. 19, 1897. Prayer by Rev. Mr. Snyder of Au gusta. Papers from the Senate passed in concurrence. An act to secure the secret ballot vras in the Senate referred in non concurrence to the committee on legal affairs. The House receded from the vote by which it referred this act to the committee on the judiciary and concurred with the Senate in referring it to the committee on legal affairs. Petitions, bills, etc., presented and referred: Judiciary. By Mr. Merrill of Portland—Bill an act giving notaries public jurisdiction throughout the State. By Mr. Walton of Skowhegan—Bill an act to regulate steam engineering and to provide for the examination and licensing of engineers. Legal Affaire. By Mr. Guernsey of Dover—Bill an act to create a lien on school timber and liars. By Mr. Pierce of Frankport—Bill an act additional to and amendatory of an act entitled an act to incorporate the Winterport Ferry Company. By Mr. Walton of Skowhegan—Bill an act to amend section 31 of chapter S3 of the Revised Statutes relating to unpaid executions issued by deceased trial justices. By Mr. Durgin of Orono—Bill an act to Incorporate the Orono Water Com pany. Financial Affair*. By Mr. Moore of Deering—Petition of W. W. Mitchell and 30 others of Deering, in aid of the Little Samaritan Aid Society of Portland; petition of Joshua L. Chamberlain and 53 others for same. Education. By Mr. Sewall of Bath—Bill an act. requiring all educational institutions (Continued on page 2.) SENATORIAL SEATS Settled by the Various State Legislative Votes, Tuesday. j Platt Will Have 147 to Hill’s 52 Votes i in New York, Today. The Delaware Fight—Mr. Teller Re-elected Peculiar Situation in Illinois. Albany, N. Y„ Jan. 19.—The As sembly vote on United States senator taken, today, was as follows; Platt, 112; Hill, 31; Henry George, 2. Cain and Hum of Brooklyn voted for George. The ballot in the Senate for United States senator resulted, Thomas C. Platt, 3r>: David B. Hill, 11; Henry George, 2. The total vote for senator on Joint ballot, at noon tomorrow, according to today's roll call in each House, will be: Platt, H7; Hill, 42; George. 4. DELAWARE. Democrats Vote lor Kenney—"Rump” House Votes lor Addicks. Dover, Del., Jan. 19.—The two branches of the Legislature, today, voted separately for United States senator and Richard R. Kenney, the selection of last night's Democratic caucus, received all the votes cast. The two branches will vote in joint session, tomorrow. Kenney is a Free Silver man. He so declared, today. The four Republicans in the Senate and the one Republican member of the House refused to vote for senator, to day. They contend that Dupont is en titled to the seat. Dupont was chosen by the Legislature, last year, but the United States Senate decided that his election was irregular and illegal and refused to admit him to a seat. The “Rump" House, today voted for J. Edward Addicks for senator, but the "Rump" Senate did not meet. They will vote in joint session, tomorrow. NORTH CAROLINA. Prilchard Apparently Hat a Majority ol One Vote in Legislature. Raleigh, N. C„ Jan. 19.—The ballot ing for senutor, today, resulted: In the Senate, Pritchard (Rep.), 24: Thomp son (Pop.), Is: Daughten (Dem.), 7. In the House, Pritchard, 62; Thompson, 24; Daughton, 27. Total. Pritchard, *6: Thompson, 42; Daughton, 34. Pritch ard's vote is a majority of both branches of the Legislature, the mem bership living 170. Tomorrow at noon, the Legislature will meet in joint session to ballot for sen ator, when if the vote is cast as it was, today, Pritchard will be elected. ILLINOIS. Republicans Divide Votes to Prevent Demo crats Taking Part in Election. Springfield, III.. Jan. 19.—The first ballot for the election of a senator from Illinois was taken, today. In the Sen ate, Congressman Hitt, Congressman Cannon. Wm. E. Mason, Congressman Hopkins, Samuel Allerton, Clarke Carr and Congressman Lorimer received a vote each. John P. Altgeld (Dem.) re ceived 13. In the House the Democrats voted for Altgeld, one vote being given to each of the Republican nominees. The action of the Republicans in giving each candidate one vote was to prevent the Democrats from taking part in the election. ABOUT ALL FOR TELLER. Little Opposition in Colorado to His Return to tho Senate. Denver, Col., Jan. 19.—Senator Henry M. Teller, today, was re-elected I'nited States senator in both Houses of the General Assembly, the vote being non partisan and almost unanimous. Nomi nating speeches were made by Demo crats, Populists, Silver Republicans, and the total vote of the two Houses shows 94 for Teller, 3 for Judge Allen, nominated by the McKinleyites. The joint session will lie held, tomorrow’, when it is tnought that but two votes, if any will lie cast in opposition to Sena tor Teller's re-election. PENNSYLVANIA. Penrose. Rep Hu 168 in House and 42 in the Senate. Harrisburg, Pa„ Jan. 19.—The House vote for United States senator, was: Penrose, 168: Black, 33; Wanamaker, 1. Moore of Chester, voted for Wana maker, In the Senate,Penrose received 42 votes, and Black (Dem.), 4. INDIANA. C. W. Fairbanks, Republican, Will Succeed Daniel W. Voorhees, Democrat. Indianapolis, Ind., Jan. 19.—Charles W. Fairbanks. (Rep.),was today,elected United States senator to succeed D. W. Voorhees, (Dem.). The vote will lie ratified, tomorrow, In joint session. Hansbrough ol North Dakota. Ro-elocted. Bismarck, N. D.,Jan. 19.—H. C. Hans lirough, today, was rc-elceted United States senator by a total vote of 68 to 23 for VV. A. Bentley, (Pop). Senator Vest Succeeds Himsell. Jefferson City, Mo., Jan. 19.—Both Houses voted separately for United States senator, today. The ballot re (Continued on page 2.) EVANS HOm, Gardiner, Me. Good Livery Stable and Sample Boom Conn tried. Heated bj Steam -AND Lighted by ftlectrletty. B. M. Brad street, Manager. Bates: $2.00 per day. QUEEN’S SPEECH On the Assembling of Pprlia ment at London. Touches Important Matters In Which England is Concerned. It Especially Pleated With the Arbitration Treaty With United States. London, Jan. 19.—Parliament reas sembled, today, and the members of the House of Commons as usual pro ceeded to the House of Lords to hear the reading of the Queen’s speech, which was read by the lord chancellor, as follows: My Lords and Gentlemen: My relations will all of the other Pow ers continue to be of a friendly charac ter. The appalling massacres wnlch have taken place in Constantinople and other parts of the Ottoman dominions have called tor the special attention of the Powers signatory to the treaty of Paris. ^•‘Pers wjM be laid before you showing the consideration which induced ihe Powers to make the present condition Of the Ottoman empire the subject of spe cial consultation by" the representatives of the Powers at COMtatSlBoSto.. The conicrcnci's of tho iBniiiiiiilnrii of the Porte are still proceeding; The action undertaken by tho Khedive of Lg.vpt against the fchuilfa with my approval and assistance, hus been entire ly successful. His forces, supported by navy officer*? and troops, have won back the fertile provinces of Dongolu to clvl lie,| I I n Ik*. 1 _ ._. MSSl _ _ lizution by operations whfW! wero-dcon mPTho u|iv-inuuiio wmen were ducted with remarkable skill, anh mo way has been opfehed ror n further ad vance whenever stleh a Step Is adjudged to be desirable. My government has discussed with the l nited States, as a friend of VenesUola, the terms under which the pending ques tions of a disputed frontier between that republic and British Guiana may be equitably submitted to arbitration. An arrangement tins been arrived at with I hat government which will. I trust, ef fect all adjustment of Ihe existing con troversies without exposing to risk the interests of any colonists who have dh tahlished rights in the disputed territory. 11 Is with much gratilleation that I have concluded a treaty for general nrbl Iration with the President of the Ihuted States, by which 1 trust that all differ ences that may arise between us will be peacefully adjusted. 1 hope that this ar rangement may have further value In commending to other Powers the consid eration of the principle by which the danger of war may Jje notably abated. The rebellion in MatahelelatUl and Ma shonulund lias beep represented by the steadfastness and courage of the set tlers. reinforced by my Troops and vol unteers. both of the Kngltsh and Dutch races. I deplore the loss of valuable lives whieli these operations have en tailed. The depressed condition of the sugar industry in the West India colonies hus seriously affected their prosperity. I have appointed a commission to investigate tile causes, and If possible suggest means of amelioration. It is with much regret and with feel ings of the deeiiest sympathy that I have heard that, owing to the failure of the autumn ruins, scarotty and famine affect a large portion of India. My government in that country is mak ing every effort to mitigate the suffering ■"a. minBatc NIC BUlicnilt and lesson the calamity, by the develop railways and Irrigation works ment of worn*. The forethought given through a long series of years to the preparation of the most effective arrangements for ullevi ating distress caused by famine, makes iiutii itisiv iiiujr iiuiiciui imtn in me case of previous visitations. My people throughout my dominions, at home and in India, have been Invited to second with their liberality the exertions of the government. Papers, showing the extent of the famine and the measures taken to relieve the suffering, will be laid before you. A plague has also made its appearance in Bombay and Karachee, and, notwith standing the precautions adopted by the local authorities, it shows no sign of de crease. I have directed my government to take the most stringent measures for the eradication of the pestilence. Gentlemen of the House of Commons: The estimates of the year will be laid be fore you. While desirous of guarding against undue expenditures. I have felt ttiat the present condition of the world will not permit you to depurt from the spirit of nrudent foresight in which you have during recent years provided for the defence of the empire. My I-ords and Gentlemen: A measure for the promotion of primary education by securing the maintenance of volun tary schools will be laid before you, and if time permits, you will be invited to consider further proposals for educa tional legislation. It is desirable to make better provision for the compensation of working people who suffer from acci dents. and a bill with that object in view will lie submitted to you. Your consent will be asked to provisions, which In the judgment of the military authorities, are reoulred for tile efficiency of the military defences of the empire. A bill will also lie submitted to you to improve the water supply of the metro polis. In order to promote the interests of agriculture, which are a paramount importance in lOngland. you wiil he asked to consider a bill to establish a Isiard of agriculture, and further executive pro posals will lie brought before you If tho time at your disposal is sufficient for the purpose. Hills admitting the evidence of accused persons, amending the law in rcs|iect of hills of sole, and the registration of lund. for revising the acts in respect of the formation of li in tied companies, an amendment to the agricultural holding act in Great Britain, the exclusion of goods manufactured in prisons In other countries, the establishment of reforma tories for inebriates, anil for amending the existing procedure In respect of pri vate bills coming from Hcotland and Ire land. have, been prepared. I heartily commend your imiiortant deliberations to tho-guidunce of Almighty God. At a meeting of \hc members of the Irish national party In Parliament held, (Continued on page 8.)

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CURIOUS FACTS The First “Me” that Has Been Elected to Presidency. Will McKinley Be the Twenty-fourth or Twenty-fifth President? Where Our Preiidents Were Born. Their Edu> cetions and Profeuions. Washington, Jan. I'.t.-tSpenial).-Pres ident McKinley will he tlio first “Mo” i ever in the White House. It is u ourione fact that no other man with a "Me” pro- i fix to his natno has over even been voted for for president in the electoral college, with the single exception of General McClellan, who was an unsuccessful candidate for the presidency In 1S(>4. Nor has a “Me” ever j been voted for for vice president in tho elec toral college. McKinley will ho the first private soldier in tho Will to House—that is to say, tho first man of military career to reach the "White House after starting out in tho ran!;s| The Mother of Presidents. Will) the accession t McKinley to the chief magistracy Ohio crowds Virginia un-1 comfortably close for tho honor of being1 “tho mother of presidents." Virginia still holds the record, with seven of her sons in 1 the White House. V.: ihingtnn, Jefferson, Madison, Monroe, the first llarrisou, Tyler and Taylor were born in Virginia. Ohio is next in number, with Grant, Ilayes, Gar field, the second lluriistm and McKinley. North Carolina is next in order with three T-Jnckson, Pol!; and Johnson. New York is credited with two—Van Huron and Fill-1 more. Massachusetts has had the honor twice—the two Adamses. New Hampshire! was the birthplace of Pierco, Pennsylvania of Buchanan, Kentucky of Lincoln, Ver mont of Arthur and Now Jersey of Cleve land. I Will McKinley lie tlic twenty-fourth or the twenty-filth president of the United States? It is all a matter of opinion. The term for which lie has been elected is the twenty-eighth presidential torn). The Qrst term began in 1789, and between 1789 and 1897 is 109 years, which givos 97 completed terms March 4, 1S97. lint McKinley is the twenty-fourth man to hold the office of president, Washington, Jefferson, Madison, Monroe, Jackson, Lincoln, Grant and Cleveland having been elected to two terras each and William Henry Harrison, Taylor, Lincoln and Garlleld having died in office and been succeeded by vice presidents. Mc Kinley is the twenty-first man to he elected president, In the twenty-eighth terra. But Grover Cleveland was elected to the twen ty-fifth term and again to the twenty-sev enth terra. Shall he count but once, as the twenty-second president, leaving Mc Kinley to lie the twenty-third, or shall he be called both the twenty-second and twen ty-fourth—which he was in actual line of accession—leuving McKinley to be the twenty-fifth? As to Nationality. McKinley adds unothcr president to the credit of the Scotch-Irlsh. The English still lead, however, with 14 presidents de scended from English stock on their fa thers’ aide. Five—Jackson, Polk, Buchan an, Arthur and McKinley—were Scotch Irlsh. Three—Monroe, Grant and Hayes —were Scotch. One Jefferson was Welsh. One—Van Buren —was Dutch. All the others were English. McKinley makes the ninth president to bear the same Christian name as his fa ther—the two Adamses, Madison, Jack son, Tyler, Buchanan, Hayes, Garfield and McKlnlev. James appears to be tbe favorite presi dential name, it having been borne by five presidents. John is second, three presi-' dents; Andrew third, two presidents. It is rather remarkable that tbero lias been but one George in the White House, only one Thomas and so far only one William. Mc Kinley will make tbe second of this Inst patronymic. Only two families have sent two men eacli to thopresidential chair—the Adamses and tho Harrisons. The fathers of 1V of tho presidents were farmers or planters. Those whose fathers had other vocations wore: Buchanan and Hnyes, merchants; John Quincy Adams, lawyer; tho iirst Harrison, statesman; Tyler jurist; Johnson, sexton and con stable; Grant, tanmr; Arthur and Cleve land, clergymen, and McKinley, iron work er. A remarkable fact in tho history of our presidents is that nearly all of thorn wore born iu tho winter c^spring. i’lio record by months is 11s follows: January, 1; Feb ruary, 3; March, 4; April, U May and June, 0; July 1; August, 1; September, U; October, 3; November, 1; December, 2. Locality a«ul Profession. It is a remarkable fact that four presi dents of tho United States wero born in two counties of Virginia—Westmoreland nml Charles City counties. In fact, seven presidents first saw toe light of (lay in a littlo section of country through the center of Virginia. Westmoreland county, in which were horn Washington and Monroe, is adjoined on tho north by King George, wiiere Madison was born. Twenty miles to tho westward is Orange, which was tho birthplace of Taylor, and Orange is ad joined on tho west by Albemarle, where Jefferson was born. Only 35 miles south of Westmoreland is Charles City county, In which wero horn Harrison and Tyler. McKinley adds another to the long list of lawyer presidents. Wo have seen that most of the fathers of our presidents were farm ers or planters. Not so with their distin guished sons. They were ambitious. In early life more than half of the presidents, or 13 including McKinley, were lawyers. Of the remaining 11, 4—Adams, Gar field, Arthur and Cleveland—were teach ers who afterward became lawyers. Wash ington was n surveyor, afterward becom ing a planter. The lirst Harrison was a sol dier, but ho bad retired to n farm when elect ed. Taylor and Grant were always soldiers. Fillmore and Johnson were tailors, but be came lawyers. Lincoln was s farmhand, but became n luwyer. All hut four of the presidents were educated as lawyers. Nine presidents had no college educa tion—Washington, Jackson, Van Buren, Taylor, Fillmore, Lincoln, Johnson, Cleve land and McKinley. Fifteen were college graduates. Three—Jefferson, Monroe and Taylor—were from William and Mary uni versity. Two—the Adamses—were from Harvard. Madison was fTOm Princeton. The first Harrison was from Haippden Sidney. Polk was from the University of North Carolina. Pierce was from Bow doin. Buchanan was from Dickinson. Graut was from West Point. Hayes was from Kenyon. Garfield was from Williams. Arthur was from Union. The second Har rison was from Miami. Anyone who suffers from that terrible plague. Itching Piles, will appreciate the immediate relief and permanent cure that comes through the use of Doan’s Oint ment. Itv never fuiis. m,w&f&wky. MAINE LE8IILATUAE. (dontlnyd from page 1.) receiving State aid to make reports and to account for receipts and ex penditures to the trustees of the State normal schools on penalty of forfeit ing such aid. By Mr. Edmunds of Corinth—Resolve in favor of East Corinth Academy. By Mr. Jones of Lincoln—Petition of trustees of Lee Normal Academy ask ing for appropriation for two years. Railroads, Telegraphs and Expresses. lty Mr. Howell of Kittery—Bill an act to incorporate the Kittery and Eliot Street Railway company and to authorize the construction of the same across navigable tide waters. By Mr. Currier of Farmington—Bill an act to incorporate the Franklin, Somerset and Kennebec Ry. Co. Banks and Banking. By Mr. Maxey of Gardiner—Bill an act to amend the charter of the Maine Trust and Banking Company. Interior Waters. 13y Mr. Floyd of Brewer—Petition of If. J. Beach and 88 others, citizens of Bangor and Brewer, asking for the passage of an act to regulate the length of rafts of logs which may he run or towed on the Penobscot river so as not to interfere with the regular passage of ferry boats between said cities; Bill an act to 'prevent the un reasonable obstruction of public travel over the Penobscot river. Ways and Bridges. By Mr. Moore of Moscow—Resolve in favor of the town of Moscow to aid in support of the Babbit bridge road, with accompanying petition and state ment of facts. By Mr. Durgin of Orono—Bill an act additional to an act of 1S65 to estab lish a ferry across the Penobscot river, as amended by the act of 1880. Inland Fisheries and Game. By Mr. Cushman of Andover—Peti tion of A. E. Herrick and 80 others of Bethel asking for an appropriation for warden service for Oxford county for tile years 1897 and 1898. By Mr. Penley of Greenwood—Peti tion of Jonathan Bartlett and 25 oth ers for same; petition of D. E. Mills and 19 others of Albany for same; peti tion of J. H. Jewett and 38 others of Waterford for same; petition of Daniel Clark and others of Albany, for same: petition of Edward I. Faunce and 15 others of Oxford for same; petition of A. L. Hersey and 30 others of Oxford for same. By Mr. Brown of Milton Plantation Petition of Nathan Reynolds and 38 others of Canton for same; petition of John Reed and 14 others of Roxbury for same: petition of A. A. Robinson of Sumner for same. By Mr. Rounds of Paris—Petition of Fred A. Harlow and 41 others of Paris: petition of F. H. Packard, M. D., and 55 others of West Paris; petition of Myron Maxim and 25 others of Paris— all for same. By Mr. Jones of Lincoln—Petition ot V. K. Libby and 187 others of the town ot Lincoln asking for a change in the law governing the taking of salmon in the Penobscot river. By Mr. Durgin of Orono—Petition of Luke Johnson and 158 others of Orono for a change in the law with regard to taking salmon in Penobscot river. By Mr. Day of Turner—Petition of Henry S. Irish and others of Turner, asking for a sufficient appropriation to operate Auburn hatchery and feeding station and for suitable warden service for the years 1897 and 1898. By Mr. Young of Hiram—Petition of E. R. Bachelder and 34 others, asking i for appropriation for warden service in Oxford county for the years 1897 and 1898. By Mr. Austin of Milford—Petition of Jesse Prentiss and 53 others of Mil ford. for an appropriation to operate a lish hatchery in Penobscot county. Shore Fisheries. By Mr. Coffin of Thorndike—Peti tioners S4. We, the citizens of Booth bay. petition that a law be passed al lowing the citizens to fish with drag seines in Damafiscotta river; petition of the people of Edgecomb to fish for smelts with drag seines in the Dam ariscetta river; petition of 54 citizens of Boothbay, Bristol and Edgecomb for same: petition of 24 citizens of Edge comb for same: petition of 69 citizens of Boothbay for same: petition of 16 citizens of Bristol for same: petition of 88 citizens of Boothbay for same. Towns. By Mr. Daggett of Smyrna—Bill with accompanying petition to incorporate the town of Oakfield. By Mr. Goodwin of South Berwick— Petition of George F. Stone and five others, citizens of the town, of Ber wick. that they may be set off from the town ol’ Berwick and incorporated in the town of South Berwick: petition of E. Hodgdon and 200 others, citizens of South Berwick, asking that the peti tion of George F. Stone and others may be granted. By Mr. Gowell of Berwick—Petition of S. B. Chick and 16 others, citizens of the town of Berwick, that the petition of George F. Stone and others may be granted. Claims. By Mr. Williams of Augusta—Bill of A. J. Cameron for binding and stitch ing for government of 1878. Balance of account $S65.76. Interest, Total $1558.76. Ordert. On motion of Mr. Briggs of Auburn, Ordered, that the board of agricul ture be allowed the use of this hall on Thursday evening, Jan. 21. for a public lecture by Gen. Roy Stone of Washington, D. C., on “Practical Road Improvement for the State of Maine.” On motion of Mr. Murray of Pem broke, Ordered, that when the House ad journs, it be to meet at ten o’clock on the following morning unless other wise ordered. On motion of Mr. Hutchins of Penob scot, Ordered, that the committee on agri culture be instructed to ascertain the amount of outstanding bills incurred by reason of the slaughter of animals infected with tuberculosis exceeding the appropriations that have been made for that purpose and report a resolve In favor of the same. On motion of Mr. Maxwell, Adjourned. MUNYONS NEURALGIA CURE MUNYON’S NEURALGIA CURE relieves the pain of face ache or tie doloreux, or sciatica anil all neuralgic affections. It is efficacious in tooth ache that arises from taking cold. It cures sharp, darting, knife-like pains in the face, head, chest and linck and neuralgic pains In any part of the body. Price, 25c. A separate cure for each disease. At all druggists, mostly 25 cents a vial. Personal letters to Prof. Munyon, 1505 Arch street, Philadelphia, Pa., answered with free medical advice for any disease. PORTLAND. 6; AUGUSTA. 3. Hackett Makes Record icr Stops and Prevents a Larger Score. Portland, Jan. 10.—Portland beat Au gusta easily, tonight, playing far su perior to them. They drove the ball at Hackett all the lime and but for his line work the score would have been larger. lie made 61 stops, the record. Hroadbent made one goal from the spot. The lineup: PO KT LAND. At.’ G USTA Dawson 1 r Whipple (Seholield) 2 W hipple iFurbush) Jordan h. h Allen g. Hroadbent lterry Jason Lee Hackett Goal. Won by. Made by. 1—Portland. Dawson 2—Portland. Dawson :i—Portland. Whipple 1 Portia?* Kurbush r»—Portland, Dawson G—Augusta. Hroadbent 7—Portland, Whipple S— Augusta. Hroadbent 0—Augusta, liroadbeut Time 2.3S 2.17 1.1. .21 t!Ti 2.01 .02 Score—Portland. 6; Augusta. 2. Foul— Hackett. Stops—Hackett. G1: Allen. 2b Hushes—Hroadbent. 3: Dawson. G: Jor dan. 1. Referee. Orr. Attendance. K00. LEWISTON. 2; GARDINER. 1. All the Goals Made in Third Period ol a Red hot Game. Lewiston. Jan. 19.—Lewiston de feated Gardiner, tonight, in. a hot game. The team work of both clubs was excellent. All the goals were made in the third period. Lewiston tried a new man, Warner, at second rush, hut replaced him with Walton, after the first period, and Walton played well. Scanlon played his first game for Lew iston, and showed "up finely. The line up: LEWISTON. Tarrant 1 r. Walton r. Connolly c. Fitzgerald h. b. Scanlon g. Goal. Won by. Made by. 1— Lewiston. Tarrant 2— Gardiner. Doherty 3— Lewiston. Tarrant GARDINER Houghton Smith McGowan Doherty _ Cushman Time 2.:&; .20 .i« Score—Lewiston. 2: Gardiner. 1. Rushe —Tarrant. 5; Houghton, 1. Slops Scan lon. 12; Cashman. 13. Fouls—Doherty. 1. Referee, Gledhill. Attendance, 500. ROCKLAND. 8; BATH. 7. The Leaden Play All Around the Shipping City Poloists. Rath, Jan. 19.—The Roeklands played all around the Baths in the polo game, tonight. The home team did excellent work but failed to come up to the ex pectations of their admirers w ho were confident that they would make a fine show ing in their own hall. The lineup: BATH. J. Mooney McGilvray E. Mooney Murtaugh Murphy Goal. Won by 1— Hath. 2— Bath. 3— Rockland, 4— Rockland. f»—Rockland, 6— Bath. 7— Bath. 5— Bath. 14— Bath. 10— Rockland. 11— Rockland, 12— Hath. i:t—Rockland. 14—Rockland. 13— Rockland. 1 r. 2 r. c. h. b. g. Made by. McGilvray J. Mooney E. Gay Campbell C. Gay J. Mooney J. Mooney J. Mooney J. Mooney Campbell Campbell E. Mooney Foster Campbell Campbell ROCKLAND _ Campbell C. Gay E. Ga> Foster O'Mallo 4.0; .o.: .io .j 6.00 0.4" 16» 2.0» 3.0:> .3J I 3.00 1.00 4.00 2.03 7. Rushes— Score—Rockland. S; Hath J. Mooney, 14: Campbell. 4. Fouls—Mur laugh, i: Foster, i. Stops—Murphy. 22: O’Malley. 20. MAINE POLO LEAGUE. Rocklaiul Port hind Lewiston Bath Gardiner Augusta Won. Lost. Played. 26 9 23 13 is 16 14 36 34 36 11 34 Per Cent. .743 .639 .471 .3SS .361 .291 POLO NOTES Bath Times: At last we have seen Barnum'a-we mean Burnham's white elephant. For the past week or so we have been hearing strange stories of the untamed Furbush, who apparently was the only polo player in Maine. Burnham brought him to Bath, Sat urday night, and we saw him play and heard him roar, and he is not so ter rible after all. That was a great game, though, Saturday night. The Maroons were aecompanied by a band of 100 rooters, armed with tin horns and a maseotte, in the form of a white bull dog, the property of one Quinn, dressed in a red blanket and tall hat, and car tying a life size pipe in his mouth. It was a sporty crowd, dog and ail. They occupied a block of seats on the stage. They poured numerous libations to Bacchus, and tooted the horns vigor ously, but neither libations, tooting, shouting, nor maseotte could save the Maroons from defeat. Portland Argus: Weill Well! Maine ICUREFlTS When I say I cure I do not mean merely to stop them (or a time and then have them return again. I mean a radical cure. I have made the disease of FITS, EPILEPSY or FALLING SICKNESS a life long study. I warrant my remedy to cure the worst cases. Because others have failed is no reason for not now receiving a cure. Send at once for a treatise and a Free Bottle of my infallible remedy. Give press end Postoffice address. Prof.W.H.PEEXE>F.i.,4MSt.,llevYO!k may not cut much Ice up In Massachu setts, but It appears they are losing some sleep up there over polo league as the following clippings would Indicate: Some Maine league club is liable to steal a whole national team If the ex citement keeps on In the Pine Tree State.—Pawtucket Times. No. they won’t steal a team, but some city will buy a whole national league team from some manager who is having hard sledding. This once done other Maine cities will have to follow suit, and It will not be a surprising thing to sec nearly all the good clubs down In Maine In u season or two. Very few of the present national league man agers arc making money and It would not be surprising to those who know the expense account of the league clubs to see this very thing happen. The clubs all went to Connecticut once, and why not go to Maine, if there is more money in the game there?—New Bed ford Mercury. Portland Sunday Telegr.'im: Portland lias the weakest rush llm- In the league. It should ho strengthened. Pon t have (oo many Idols, Manager Burnham, (live the Portland patrons live men. They are paying you good money and you can afford to he generous. Molumpy Is not playing the juggling game with Lewiston which he put tip with Augusta. Stop your knocking,'’ hoys, and get into the game. Fitzgerald. Lewiston's half-back. Is weak. We have had enough exia-riments In base hail; don't let us have them repeated in polo. The public go to see good playing, not to see a series of experiments tried to please the players. Furblish should play half-hack, where he is a lower of strength; its center he is weak. The referees of the Maine State League should read up on fouls. Every bit of rough play in the excitement of a rush is not a foul bv any means. Referee Orr was fully justified in lining Tarrant of Lewiston. Tuesday night, for uncovering the spot before tile whistle sounded. Portland has the strong est defence in the league. Whipple, cen ter; Furbush. half-back, and Allen, goal. Where can you beat it? Rock land has in Campbell the star player of the Maine Stale Polo League, and lie li>ed in Maine may be useful to the big clulis later, and then the protection arranged at the beginning of the season will be needed. The exact nature of the protection agriemer.t between the two leagues is not generally understood here in Maine, in fact, if one exists only those on the inside know of it. It has been generally supposed here that the two leagues were entirely independent bodies, free to do as they like. To what extent tampering has been carried on is not known, hut every player secured by the Maine clubs from the National League has secured his proper* release and so far as is known r.o purchase money has been paid. There is absolutely no connection. There was no protection arranged. There was a willingness on the part of the National League, expressed by Sir. Jaeot) C. Morse of Boston. Ma^ts.. to accept $10 per club, but the clubs were perfectly satisfied to have noth ing to do with him. STOVE BY THE ICE. Steamer Bernicia Damaged In Collision With Ice. oH St Johns. N. F. St. Johns, N. F„ Jan. 19.—The Brit ish steamer Bernicia, Baltimore for Newcastle, England, laden with grain and oats, put in here. Monday, with her bows stove, having been in collision with the ice ISO miles off the coast, l’iiday morning. A large hide was stove in the starboard bow and it is partly under water. The steamer’s forepeak is flooded anti a portion of her cargo in the first com partment was jettisoned to keep het hows sufficiently high above the water to enable efforts to be made to stop the inrush of water with waste, blankets and skils. The ice How is driving south and is in sight of the harbor. WhE PRECAUTIONS Against Introduction oi Bubonic Plague Into the United State*. Washington. Jan. 19.—Surgeon Gen eral Wynian of the marine hospital service, Monday, took action with ref erence to the bubonic plague which is so widespread in India, by issuing a circular letter re-imposing at all for eign ports and places infected or sus pected of being infected with the plauge, the United States quarantine regulations of 1894 relating to cholera. Passengers and crews who have been exposed to infection are to he detained not less than 15 days from the last possible exposure. MAY BE A BURGLAR. Herbert B. DoJge ol Bangor. In Trouble at Worcetter. Mast. Worcester, Mass., Jan. 19.—Herbert 15. Dodge, 22, claiming Bangor. Me., as his home, was arrested, at 1 this morn ing. at tlie Worcester House, and is held for burglary. In his grip was found six of the nine mileage books stolen from Whittin’s Station on the N. Y„ N. H. H. Railroad, the night of Jan. 13. Silver ware and watches were also found. A pal of Dodge sold three mileage books at pawn shops, earlier in the evening, and this put the officers on their track. Congreuioml Note*. The Senate committee on judiciary, Monday, reported favorably the bill in troduced by Senator Hill, which regu lates the term of office of postmasters, fixing it at four years from the date of the commissions. In response to a resolution the Presi dent, Monday transmitted to the Sen ate, under the seal of the Executive, the correspondence leading up to the negotiation of the general treaty of arbitration between this government and Great Britain. It was ordered printed and referred to the committee on foreign relations. The correspond ence contains nothing of importance that has not heretofore been published. SACRED CONFIDENCE. NO WOMAN'S LETTER PUBLISHEO EXCEPT BY REQUEST. Hr*. PlnVlimui’. Tender Relations Wltfc the NiirTwlii of Her He*—Women Who Cwaot Hide Their Happiness. There is a class of women who, from Iheir own experience, symjx.thize with their suffcrinir sisters, and in order Jhk.t such suffering1 may be lessened, no bly put aside false j modesty and in c heartfelt gratitude pu 011*11 u> the world what every woman ahould know. Mra. W. L. Elliott, Liscomb, Iowa, la one of those women, and has requested ns to pub lish the facts in her' case, other- 1 wise it would not be (lone, a3 nil Midi evidence is treated in sacred confidence, unless publication is requested b.v the writer. Site says to Mrs. Pinkham 1 wish you would publish the circum stances of my case, in order that other women may be benefited by my expe rience. I doctored nearly all the time for two years. 1 spent several hundred dollars without receiving much benefit. Last .June 1 wrote to you and described all me aclies and pains. Such a long list as there was: headache, back ache, hearing-down pains, terrible soreness, constipation, dizziness, feel ing of extreme lassitude, irregularity and nausea; but you answered my letter and told me ;ust wiiat to do. J followed your advice. “After tailing eight liottlrs of tits Vegetable Compound and three bot tles of Plood Purifier. I am glad to write you that I have not enjoyed such good health for years, aud 1 am able to do ali my own work. I can surely sound the praises of Lydia K. Pink ham's Vegetable Compound, and a number of my friends arc taking it upon my recommendation."—Mus. V-’ T«. Elliott. Lisoomb. Iowa. MINISTER WILLIS' FUNERAL. President Dole and Government Officials At tend Services at Honolulu. San Francisco, Jan. 19.—Honolulu ad vices say that the funeral of Minister Willis took place. Jan. 8. The body lay in state in the great throne hall and was visited by a large number of citi zens. The Central Union church was crowded at the services. The proces sion was headed by MO soldiers. Pres ident Dole and the chief officials of the government attended. Hawaii Honor* Minister Willi*. Honolulu. Jan. 19. (via San Francisco’' -The funeral of Albert Willis, United States minister to Hawaii, was held on the 8th inst., under direction of Presi dent Doie and members of the cabinet. The procession was attended by hun dreds of friends and admirers of the deceased. The cortege was headed by a company of police, followed by a band, grand marshal and aide, battalion. First regiment. N. G. H.: battalion from the Alert, Knights of l^ thias and clergy, pali bearers in carriages, lute minister's family. President Dole and aides, cabi net ministers, chief justice and justices of the supreme court, judges of the circuit court, members of the legisla ture, captain and officers of United States ship Alert, consular corps and the general public. The funeral procession was the most imposing since the burial of the late King Kalakau. Mr. Willis' remains will rest in a vault until the 13th, when they will he placed on board the Australia, to be taken to America. The Hawaiian government will probably send military escort. MillM Fountain Decision. Philadelphia. Jan. 19.—The United Elates circuit court of appeals has reversed the decision of the lower court in the in fringement suit of the American Soda fountain company of Boston against Ttobert 11. Green Sons, manufactur ers of soda water apparatus in this city. The litigation between the parties has extended over a period of several years. The Boston company, which operates oa a large scale, sought to prevent Green Suns, as well as several other indi vidual manufacturers, from using a syrup dispensing device. The decision is Impor.ant. and is of interest toj every druggist and user of soda fountains in the country. Senatorial Deadlock In Idaho. Boies, Ida., Jan. 19.—The Populist can* cus determined yesterday to again vote for Claggett. A great effort was made to get Democratic voters to give Clag gett the necessary 36. but it failed. Re sult of first ballot was: Claggett 26, Du bois 25, Lewis (Pop.) 17. Second ballot. Claggett 29, Dubois 25, fftdson (Pop.) 13. Votes for Lewis and Nelson were cast by Democrats. Lewis is secretary of state. Shot Mother, Slater and Brother. New York. Jan. 19.—Word has been re ceived at Larchmont, that Arthur Pal mer, who lives in the town of 11am maroneck, during a fit of insanity, shot his mother, his sister Gertrude and killed his brother Leonard, and then made his escape. The mother and sis ter are in a critical condition. Sheriff Johnson, with ali available men, are searching for Palmer._ Robert I. Hanley (Union-Addieks), member of the Delaware Senate, Mon day, organized the "Rump” Senate by swearing in J. Frank Allee, (Union Rep., Addieks) who is alleged to have been counted out in Kent county, and Thomas Curry of Sussex county, who was defeated. This is preliminary to the “Rump” election of J. Edward Ad dlcks as United States senator. SENATORIAL SEATS (Continued from page 1.) suited: In the House, Vest, (Dem.,) 8ft; Kerens, (itep.,) 34: Jones, (Pop.,) 4. In the Senate, Vest,19 Kerens, 14. To morrow both houses will meet In Joint session and re-elect Senator Vent. Senator Ballinger Cato Another Term. Concord, N. H„ Jan. 19.—At noon, to day, each branch of the legislature took a viva voice vote for United States senator for six years, beginning Match 4, 1X97. In the Senate the vote stood, Jacob H. (lalllnger, (Itep.,) of Concord, 21. Hosea W. Parker, (l)mi.,) of Clare mont, 3. _____ Another lenator Platt. Hartford, Ct., Jan. 19.—Both Houses, today, by separate action re-elected Orville II. Platt of Meriden, United States senator. Both Houses, tomor row, In Joint convention will ratify the election. Senator Jonee Re-elected. I.lttle ltoek, Ark., Jan. 19.—Senator James K. Jones was re-elected, today, by an overwhelming majority. NO WAR-NO CRIME. Steamer Three Friends Violated None of the Neutrality Laws. ludge Sustains Exceptions to Libel and She Virtually Wins Case. Jacksonville, Fla., Jan. 19.—In the I'nlted States court here. Monday, Judge Iatcke rendered a decision in the case of the United States vs. the steamer Three Friends for violation of the neutrality laws. The Judge de cided that no state of war existed and no law had violated. The libel affirmed that the Three Friends was “fitted out and armed with one gun or guns and with munitions of war thereof, with the Intent to lie employed in the service of certain insurgents in Cuba and with the intent to commit hostilities against the subjects, citizens or property of the King of Spain on the island of Cul>a." To this the exception of the respond ents was “That said libel does not show that said vi*ssel was so armed or fitted out. or so furnished with the intent that such vessel should be employed in the service of any body politic recogni zed or known to the United States as a j body politic.” The answer of the libellant, the United States government, to this ex ception was that the law, as set forth in section 5283 of the Revised Statutes, did not require that a vessel that was subject to condemnation for the viola tion of the section should be employed j by any body recognized by, or known j to the United States, as a body politic. The point made by the respondent was that the statute contemplated the condition of war already existing and when no war existed there coul>, lie no violation of the statutes. The question was suggested as to how the state of war was to be deter mined. It could come only by action of Congress. It was far lieyond the power of the judiciary to determine the fact. In other words the insurgents must be recognized as belligerents before the statutes could he violated. The court sustained the exceptions of the respondents and gave the libellants 10 days to file an amended libel. If a new libel is not filed within that time the $1000 bond is to l>e cancelled and the vessel released. BASE BALL NOTES. Letters have been sent to the base ball men in Lewiston. Bangor. Bath. Augusta and Koeklnnd by President Woodbury of the Portland club, calling a meeting of the Maine State League of Base Bull flubs ;vt the Tontine hotel. Brunswick, on Monday. Jan. 25. at 12 o'clock. Waterville Mail: There are not a few people in the city who would like to see Waterville have a team in the Maine base ball league, if one is formed another summer, and it is possible that the experiment will l>e tried. With a low salary list a team might come somewhere near to paying its way but with anything approaching the salary lists that have ruled in the New Eng land League Waterville wouldn’t hold a place in the new association. Portland Sunday Telegram: The sur prise of the week in base ball circles was the application of Portland through President Woodbury for admission to the New England League when it was known that such an application would not be considered. Bangor is still a mem ber of the league, but the directors of that club did not bother themselves about sending a delegate and as Lewis ton or Augusta did not. Precious Port land was the only Maine city that cared to beg for admission, thus giving the other cities a chance to laugh at us. The idea of a State league is growing, but it will require some hustling to prop erly organise such u league. Lewiston. Bangor and Rockland are said to be ready, but Augusta and Bath will need some prodding to get them into line. Portland need not be too sure of having a franchise in the State league, as it is the least desirable city in the State in the opinion of those interested in such a league, on account of the small attend ance at the games for the past two sea sons. and in Augusta and Bangor there is a feeling that Portland is. todav. the poorest ball town in the State. One* thing looks certain and that is that promoters of a State league will not coax Portland to enter. Portland will never be a suc cessful city in the New England League from a financial point of view, and now that there is an opportunity offered the directors of the local club should care fully consider the matter and place a club in the State league. Portland's rec ord in the New England League previous to 1892 was one of continued loss to those who were actively interested. In 1892 a few men who had but little experience in base ball but were gifted with sound business ability were induced to accept a directorship of the club, and after a hard season managed to make the game pay for itself. In 1893 and 1894 these men placed the game on solid ground without losing a dollar, and after doing so were satisfied to retire, so that in 1895 there was a change and the club again mot with heavy loss, which was repeated Iasi season. The question now is. can there I be found in this city people enough who will subscribe to the support of a base ball club in a league w'hich will surely opinion that we have experimented long enough with the New England League and that the time has come to make a change and enter the State league, which at this time looks as though it would be a success and which at least cannot be a continuous loss to backers of clubs, as has been the case in the New England League. Herman N. Coflinberry. president of the Bank of Garret. Ind.. and late treasurer of Dekalb county, the particulars of whose embezzlement and defalcation: have heretofore been published, was ar rested. Monday. The sheriff went to Cof tinoerry's home and placed him in cus j tody, when the accused banker suddenly fell into the sheriff’s arms and instantly expired. Qoimimption can be Cured DB. BCIIINCK’I rUMOSIC ITBl'P cured thousands 8«id for hta book. Id trr*. DB. J. U BC'HBNCK ft BON, l-hlla4.l|*fe. CLINGING TO KEC Schooner Jennie Greenback Capsized by a Squall. Captain and Two Men Cling to the Keel and Are Rescued. I he Cook Drowned—Vetstl Bcl«n|s at and Bound for Rockland. Portsmouth, N. H., Jan. 19.—Shortly before noon, Monday, the schooner Jenny Greenback, Capt. Meader left this harbor for Rockland, and when about l'/2 mile east of York Nubble, the schooner was struck by a squall and eapized. The captain and two seamen succeeded in reaching the vessel's keel, but the cook, named Thomas, was drew ned. Charles Phillips and Moses Weare of Cape Neddick, saw the disaster, and at once started in a boat for the ves sel. and with considerable difficulty, owing to the heavy sea runnlng.rescued the three men from their perilous posi tion. They were pretty well exhausted and drenched to the skin. They were at once taken to Cape Neddick and cared for. The schooner was built at Rockland in 1SS1, was of S5.23 net tonnage, and was on the way to that port, light, from Boston, where she had been with a cargo of lime. The vessel is floating bottom up near where it capsized, her anchor having gone overboard and held. MUST BE AMEND!0. arbitration Treaty Cannot Past the Senate ia Its Preseat Form. Washington, Jan. 19.—W. F. Dodge of New York, chairman of the execu tive committee appointed at the inter national peace and arbitration confer ence, was in the city, Monday, endeav oring to further the ratification of the arbitration treaty pending in the Sen ate. Inquiry as to the result of his labors showed a wide diversity of opinion as to the probable fate of the treaty, although the impression seemed to prevail that it must be amended be fore consent to its ratification could be procured. The Boston Evening Record says Seaman Otto Roswell, who shipped at Hamburg as one of the new crew of the schooner Mary Sanford agrees with Capt. Bryne of that vessel as to the I reliability that the billigerent cook of the schooner was Mate Thomas Bram, convicted of murder in the barkentine Herliert Fuller. Not lor $10,000. A leading wholesale boot and shoe dealer of Portland recently made this remark: "Not for ten thousand dol lars would I be put back Into the physical condition I was in before I placed myself under Dr. Fisk’s care for treatment.” Dr. C. T. Fisk of l.ewiston. has practiced in Maine for 16 years as a specialist in rectal dis eases, piles, fissures, fistula, etc. Many ol' his patients are in this vicinity. His Portland office is at I’nited States hotel. Several Augusta patients now under treatment and a number of complete cures of prominent citizens to whom Dr. Fisk has permission to refer. Dr. Fisk can be consulted at Hotel North every Wednesday from 9 A. M. to 2 P. M., until further notice. Con sultation free. The most difficult cases, solicited. 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