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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-02-17
MR.. REEDS PLATFORM.
A Candidate for President and Would
Prefer to be Elected Unanimously.

The attention Of the Hon. Thomas B.
Reed having been brought by correspon
dent to the fact that he had been proposed as
a candidate for Presidency by Boston
newspaper Mr.. Reed said:
sI'm running for the Presidency upon a broad
and comprehensive platform, and If l don't get
the nomination it won't be because Pm not will
ling to give satisfaction to people OF all colors
races religions, and political views: H. believe IN
giving every man equal rights and fair show.
believe that it is the duty OF Congress 10 pass a
judieious silver BILL and am in favor of revision
of the tariff which shall give satisfaction to the
capital and labor employed in the manufacturing
industries OF the country, and at the same time
place the luxuries as well as the neeessaries or
life within the reach of all. believe that every
man, woman and child should receive a pension
who is entitled to it; that every just claim upon
the government should be promptly and fully
paid. with interest TO date that sectional strife
should be smothered in fraternal love, and that
the dead issues of the war should be drcently bur
led at government expense: am IN favor OF aP,
plying the principles of civil service reform to all
the offices of the Government so as to give entire
satisfaction to those who are in as well as those
who are out, and that all legislation intended to
promote the prosperity of the country should be
promptly enacted by Congress On the labor
question am as sound as an oak sawog, and
urge upon Congress the passage of bill that will
forever settle and set at rest all controversies be-
tween the employer and the employed. believe
that the surplus in the Treasury should remain
unlmpaired so far as is consistent with the hnan-
cial welfare of the country, and that Congress
should take such action with reference TO the d.
nances will bring the greatest good TO the great
est number. hold it TO be the duty Of the Pres
dent TO protect the p er0gatives OF his office, and
70 hand them down unstained 70 his successor,
done up IN tissue paper or a silk handkerchief;
and further desireto say that If have omitted
TO declare my position on any interest represen-
IIus Z conslaeIaDle numDer OF votes, u shal DO
my earnest endeayor to amend enlarge my
platform accordingly. The motto on my escutehe-
on is, L strive to please aud my aim Is to merit
the appreciation and secure the support OF the Re
publicltns. Democrats and Mugwumps. desire
to be considered purely nom partisan candidate
and would prefer that my nomination and election
should be unanimous"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-02-17
The Radman,s Request.

NEW ORLEANS, Feb. ia despatch to
the New Orleans Times Democrat from In
dian Territory says that the Cherokees, Choc-
taws, Chickasaws, Greeks and Seminoles are
protesting against the bill introduced in Con-
gress by Mr.. Peele of Arkansas, which pro-
vides that United States court shall be es
tablished at Fayetteville, Arkansas, where
cases from Indian Territory may be tried.
The Indians demand that the court shall be
the Federal government pledged itself to pro-
vide court there in 1866, and has promised
to do SO every year since that period They
assert that Indians accused of crime have
been dragged out of the Territory to Fort
Smith upon false charges while the promise
of a court remains a dead letter. United
States Senators who are known to be friendly
to Indian interests are urged to prevent the
passage of Peele's bill, and also to locate by
Congressional enactment a United States
court in Indian Territory.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-02-17

During the recent visit of the Maine delegation
at Boston, Hon. Fred Atwood had ON exhibition a
magnificent collection of AroostoOk grain. Messrs.
Loring, Needham, Noyes and other experts who
examined the grain paid it high compliment.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-02-17
AMERICAN AGRlCuLTURlsTs.
Their Sixth Annual Meeting in New
York City.

NEW YORK, Feb. 16.-The sixth annual
national convention of the American Agricul-
tural Association opened at the Grand Cen
trail Hotel to-day, and was presided over by
President Joseph II. Reall of this city. he
made the opening address, calling attention
to the fact that the PRESENTS the most inn
portant convention that the association has
ever held, inasmuch as many subjects Of
more than usual interest to farmers were to
be discussed. He mentioned incidentally
the bogus butter question, which is causing
so much loss to the country, and warned all
that determined move must be made to
crush the manufacture of oleomargarine.
Resolutions were adopted endorsing the
bill introduced in Congress providing for adj
ditional signal stations and hatch houses !;
also also the bill providing $40 per annum Tor
ment stations. A committee of five was ap-
pointed to go to Washington to urge the
passage of these bills.
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q Sad Affair.

NEW HAVEN, Conn, Feb. 16.-9Sadie San
fare aged e- 10 wears. was shot and probably
fatally injured by John W. Rocks, aged l5
Thsy' They were We schooimates and the girl went
over the boys home to play. ROCKS claims
ing IN ? conscio9sness. co I saws that Rocks followed
heTr up stairs, saying "Now I've got you" "
and fred, shattering her left arm, the s@n0I @
entering her side. The doctor says sne VIII
lose her left arm and ths chances are sgalhsI
her recovery.
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an Accident in Berwick.

Saturday night Sheriff S. S. Chick held an
auction in the Hanson building to sell off the
stock of blacksmith and mechanical tools Of
the late VIM. o. Russ. There were about
forty persons present, and the bidding was
going on lively, when the floor, which was
the second one in the building, gave way and
fell with crash, carrying with it the forty
men, anvils, two forges, carpenters benches
and large lot of TOOLS Nearly every man
was hurt more or less, but those who were
the most hurt were S. S. Chick, who had his
hip badly hurt; NJ. E. Clark, of Berwick, his
side hurt; Geo. Beacham, face cut; Geo. Au-
drews, head cut and badly bruised; "A. w.
Spencer, forehead cut and shoulder hurt.
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EngIand to Disable the creek EIeet

LONDON, Feb. 16,-The Daily News has
the following: We understand that upon the
force the Mediterranean feet forward opera
tiOns will be taken with a view of disabling
the Greek fleet In the present temper of
the Greek nation there is little doubt the
Greek admiral would foreibly resist the con-
templated attack.
BERIIN. Feb. 16.-Prince Bismark has sent
a note to the Greek government strongly in
sisting that Greece disarm.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-02-17
IN THE Kinks.
BIJoU SKATING PARLoR.

In the turkey hunt at the BiiOu last evening
there were four contestants. The turkey was
hung near the centre of the floor and the blind
folded contestants skated all around it for fifteen
minutes until young Julius Dufal happened 70
strike the right place and the turkey. ms az; Al,
ternOon at this rink there will be a high school
complimentary party, and ladies' complimentary
in the evening
NEW ENGLAND POLO LEAGUE.
Games played last night in the New Ensiano
polo league resulted as follows;
AT tHaverhill-Haverhills 3. Bostons 2
AT Waltham-WalIham g. Salems q
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BACKACHE:

with all other symptoms of Kidney Disease. Her
husband was called home as she was dangerously
i'll; he bought Browns Sarsaparilla; she was
cured by it, and is now about her house In better
health than for years. The testimony OF her
friends is that Browns Sarsaparlla saved her ife
MIR. CHARLES PATTERSON, Engineer, Bangor,
was cured of Kidney Disease, caused by over ex-
ertion, lifting, etc.
Ell. WATSON, Fern ST., Bangor, was cured Of
Kidney Disease by Browns Sarsaparilla.
MRS. C. p BRAcKETT, of Hermon, had Kidney
Disease. Could not sit up but one or two hours at
a time. Had constant tired feeling and sick
headache, together with the usual
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-02-17
BACKACHE:,

that accompanies Kidney Disease Her husband
took Browns Sarsaparilla to her, and by Its use
she was cured and can now run sewing machine
and do work about her house better than for
years. Mr.. Brackett says there must have been
one hundred people call to see her and all agree
that that famous Browns Sarsaparilla cured her
of Kidney Disease.
j. w TIBBETTs, M. D., Stetson, Me-, prescribed
Browns Sarsaparilla for all forms of Kidney and
Liver Disease.
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MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS.
a Gang Of Roughs Attempt to Cap
+,,ye RaiIot Boxes in Philadelphia.

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 16.-The election for
members of the city council and minor ward
officers was held today. Very little interest
was taken in the result except in the Sth
division of the fourth ward in consequence
of split among the Democratic ward lead
ers. when the polls closed at TINS precinct eta
fniyes demanded the surrender of the ballot
boxes, but police assistance arrived and es-
corted the election officers safely to the sta
ton, where the votes were counted.
PITrsBURe, Feb. 16.-RetuTns up to mid
night Indicate that the straight out ,Riepubll-
cans will control both branches OF the coun-
ell hY the usual maiOritieS.
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A Rulldine CoIIapes.

LIVERPOOL, Jan. 16.-A portion of the
shippers exhibit building in process of con-
struction in this city COLLAPSED today while
several score of workmen were engaged up
on it. Most of the men have been, however,
been recovered from the wreck, eighteen Of
them with broken legs or arms. These have
been sent to hospitals. 1t is known that sew
eral men were killed by the accident and re-
main buried in the debris.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-02-17
Edes EaIls reform cIub.

The Edes Falls Reform Club has been re-
organized, and at meeting held Feb. 4th the
following officers were elected;
Presdent-Walter SOuthworth
Vice Presidents-Eugeno Tenney and Otis
Smith.
Secretary-ATthur Chaplain.
Chaplain-Harland P. Tufts.
Chorister-Eugene Tenney.
Organist-Lillian Maxfeld.
The club starts with membership Of sixty
and win hold public meetings every Wednes-
day evening, rain or shine.
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American Electric Manufacturing
COMPANY.
Especial to the Press


NEW YORK, Feb. 16.-Kierman's financial
news agency today says the new per cent.
twenty year debenture bond of the Amerl-
can Electric Manufacturing Company is at
trating considerable attention from conser-
yatiYe investors. Some of the ablest fnan-
cial minds in this city have studied the plans
upon which these bonds are based with great
care, and pronounce them financially sound.
The bonds bear interest at 6 per cent,
coupons payable sem-annually on the first
days of June and December, principal pay
able in gold twenty years from Dec. II, 1885,
in New York or London, Eng, at the
holders option. This bond ought to sell at
100 as soon as its real merits become known
to the investment public.
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Porte for the formation Of Turco Egyptian
army to replace the British troops, the evac-
earliest possible date If England opposes
the demands of the Porte, NJ. de Freycinet
will seek to induce the powers to take com
bined action for the purpose Of vindieating
the Snltan'S sIZerain RIGHTS in EgYDt.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-02-17
Gov. sevmour,s Funeral.

UTICA, N. T., Feb, 16.-The funeral Of ex-
Church at p. m. today. After the services
in the church the remains were taken to
Forest Hill Cemetery and placed in the
Chapel of Roses where Dowd Richards, the
sculptor, took cast of the face preparatory
to making marble bust of the Ex-Governor.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-02-17
an Unusual Occurrence.

CALAIS, Feb. 16.-The st. Croix valley was
visited last night BY remarkably heavy
thunder storm heretofore unknown at this
time of the year.
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Death of an AGED coIored Man.

READING, Pa, Feb, 16.-Thomas M. JACK
son (colored). who was found in his nut on
died at the county hospital today. There IS
undoubted evidence that jackson was 1o4
years Of age. Over 70 years ago ne was u n
the employ of Gen. jackson, on the latter
plantation in Tennessee,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-02-17
Coal Goes TO the Bottom.

BRIDGEPORT, Conn, Feb. 16.-Six coal
signed to Miller 6 Strickland of this city,
were lost off Norwalk last night during a
gale. Thsy were in tow of the steamer
Purcer, with three others which the tag
succeeded in saving. The cargo and sunken
barges were fully insured.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-02-17
BROWNS
SARSAPARILLA

Is guaranteed to do all claimed for it, and any
druggist will give you back your money If it does
not Remember also we print only home testi-
monials from reliable people.
Browns Sarsaparilla is sold by all druggists for
$1Oo; bottles for $500. ARA WARREN, Pro-
prietor Bangor. Me. je1Oeod1y-1stor4thpcF
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-02-17
REvENcEFuL INcENpIARlsM.
A Hirea Man Burns His Employers
House -Seyen Persons Burned to

PLYMOUTH, Wis, Feb 16-James Ehle,
with his wife, father and three children and
Amos Kinney perished by the burning of
Ehle's residence, in the western part of the
town of Greenbush, this county, at an early
hour this morning. AS the hired man alone
escaped and he is known to be vicious
Character. it is thought that the fire is the
result of revengeful incendiarism. The re-
mains of some of the family have been taken
from the ruins.
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Serious State of Things at Beverly.
Mass.

Boston, Feb. 17.-There is every prospect
of bitter fight between the various shoe
manufacturers of Beverly and their opera
tives as both sides are firm The manufac-
turers have combined for mutual protection
and are in position to resist the demands
for increased wages and that now they can
better afford to shut down. Some 500 oper-
atives are out this evening, and the various
shops are being closed as rapidly as their
work is in and completed. 1t is said that by
Wednesday night all the operatives, some
1000 will be locked out.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-02-17
Ice Houses Rutned bv a Gale.

BooTHBAY, Feb. 1o.-The large ice houses
building by the Maine Ice Company and
nearly completed were blown down in the
gale to-day and badly wrecked. Twenty-Five
men were at work at the time but all escaped
iniurV
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FOREIGN.
Proposed Socialist Meetings in Eng
land Abandoned.
The Second Class of Servian's Re-
serves to be n1obiIized-
Several Men Killed and Many Wound
ed by the Collapse of a Building.

LONDON, Feb. 16-Mr. Gladstone is send
ing letters of inquiry to Irishmen of all sorts
and condition, probably including many of
ParnelPs followers.
At a cabinet meeting yesterday, it was de-
cided that the first business of the Parlimen-
tary session, after the debate on the address
in reply to the speech from the throne SHOULD
be the introduction of government scheme
to reform the rules of Parliamentary proceed
ure. Mr. Chamberlain urged the early con-
sideration of the local government bill, but
Mr.. Gladstone overruled him, giving prece-
dence to home rule proposals, ,and poStponing
dealings with the Irish land question:
The government is about to establish la
Dor bureau similar to the bureau of labor at
Washington.
OF the three Socialist meetings announced
to be held at birmingham, two have been
abandoned, Hyndman having telegraphed
from London that he could not come to the
city, A meeting held last night was hastily
ended by a mob which rushed for the plat
form. The police, however, succeeded in
preventing serious rioting.
Bismarck's Concessions.
BERLIN, Feb. 16.-The Prussian govern
ment's changed attitude towards theVatican
is Semi-officially explained. The government
for two years desired to accede to the wishes
of its Catholic subjects, but was hindered by
the fact that sessions of Parliament were at
tended with circumstances tending to raise
the impression that the government could
be driven by attacks and threats to unwil-
lingly consent. There is no longer any
ground for fear, therefore the government
has introduced bill into the Landtag which
abolishes the remainder of the May laws,
with the exception of the obligation to OBJ
tain the governments approval of religious
appointments.
Matters in Servia.
BELGRADE, Feb. 16.-Owing to the renew
al of the .armaments by Bulgarians, King
Milan has ordered the second class of the re-
serves of Servia to be modified. A Hunga-
rian legion is being organized in Servia to
aid King Milan.
A Gloomy Prediction.
DUBLIN, Feb. 16.-The Freeman Journal
takes a gloomy view of Lord Randolph
ChurchilPs proposed visit to Belfast to con
fer with the leading men of that city on the
Irish question. 1t predicts that his ylslt VIII
be attended with riots and bloodshed.
New Egyptian Policy.
PARIS. Feb. 16.-Prime Minister de Frey
cinet has made radical change in the gov
ernment's policy respecting Egypt. he has
instructed H. Saunay, the new French min
lister at Cairo, to support the demands of the
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About Postmasters.
BUSINESS Of the war Department.

Among the bills introduced in the Senate
today was one by Senator Frye to consoli-
date the departments of the army 1t pro-
vides that from and after July 1st next the
business of the War Department shall be
distributed by the Secretary OF War among
partment of personnel, of material,
and of supplies and accounts: The
chiefs of the personnel, of the sup
plies and accounts to be appointed from the
active list of the officers of the army, and
for the personnel department from a grade
not below lieutenant-colonel. The chief OF
the department of material may be appoint.
ed from civil life or from the active list OF
officers, and if appointed from civil life shall
have the highest pay of a brigadier-generaL
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GENERAL NEWS.

Sister Euphrosnia, of the order OF ST. Frances,
committed Suicide Yesterday morning IN st. Louis,
Mo. nv THROWING herself from a four siuIy VIM
dow OF fhe dornitory OF the school Of the Holy
Trinity in this city, The supposed cause is de-
mentia
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HAVE YOU GOT

A Backache Drawing-down Pain, Weary, Tired
Feeling, Dissemination to labor, Scanty and High
Colored Urine? II you have any of these troubles
you may be sure you have Kidney Disease. Are
you bilious? Have you jaundice? Do you have
sallow complexion? Are you troubled with con
stipation? If so, you have Liver Complaint and
should read the following testimonials:
Mp y HATHoRN, 81 Pearl st, Bangor, mas
with Kidney Disease; she had been
% her bed for some time. Had con
.1G and intense
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still in an Unsettled Condition.

FALL RIVER, Mass, Feb. 17.-Labor mat
ters are still in an unsettled condition. The
strike of the workmen in the blue dyehouse
at the American Print Works shows no
signs of settlement as the men refuse to
accept the advance offered of 64 per cent, or
ST. per week more. The men claim the work
has increased and wages decreased in recent
years, and that the present wages are not
Sufficient to buy board and clothing.
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a Sad Case Of Suicide.


WIscAssET. Feb. 16.-Miss Clara Loring,
daughter of Mr. T. D. Loring Of North Booth
bay, committed suicide by jumping from the
bridge leading to Hodgdon's Island early
this morning. The body has been recovered.
Deceased was about thirty years Of age
sad Accident to Children.
BDDEFoRD Feb. 16.-Thomas Romeo of
Biddeford left his home last night in charge
of his aged father and three small children.
In playing around the table the baby over
turned the lamp, which exploded, throwing
the burning oil over the other children.
Joseph, aged years, was so burned that he
cannot live The ethers were badly injured.
The CIenburn Centre Affray.
| BANGOR, Feb 16-Frederick Lee, young
man aged IS years, was shot in dance hall
| at Glenburn Centre, nine miles from Bangor
| last night He was not dangerously wound
ed Fred Corte, constable, did the shoot
ing. He was in Bangor this morning to con-
fer with the police judge. He claims that he
acted in self defense. He says that Lee
struck him, and was following him up to
strike him again, when he fired. In the
affray which followed, the crowd beat Corte
badly VIM. Lee, Frederick Lees brother,
received bullet wound in the palm OF his
hand, while trying to take the revolver away
from Corte. This shot was purely accidental.
Dedicating Castle Hall in Bridgton.
BRIDGToN, Feb 16.-The Grand Lodge of
Maine, knights of Pythias, dedicated a new
| and elegantly fitted castle hall for Highland
Lodge this evening. There was a large at
| = s.4s-, r1o1 Inier FROM
| various sections of the State including Grand
| Chancellor Barker of Bangor, Past G. G.
| Gibson of Portland, G. K. of R., and S.
| Chute. D. D., w. H. Mcdonald Of Portland,
| P. c., Green of Portland, Rev. Mr.. Little of
| Brunswick, and many others. The dedicatory
| services were very impressive and performed
| in the presence of very large audience. The
new hall is one of the finest in the State and
very tastily fitted under the special supervi-
sion.of G. K. of R. and S, Chute, worthy
member of this lodge After the exercises
prief and interesting addresses were made
by the distinguished members OF the order in
attendance.
An Unusual Occurrence.
CALAIS, Feb 16.-The st. Croix valley was
| visited last night by remarkably heavy
| thunder storm heretofore unknown at this
| time of the year.
Ice Houses Ruined by Gale.
BooTHBAY, Feb. 16.-The large ice houses
building by the Maine Ice Company and
nearly completed were blown down in the
gale to-day and badly wrecked. Twenty-Five
men were at work at the time but all escaped
injury.
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MAINE.

Il. A. KINNEY,
Private, Slgnal Corps, U. S. A..