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NAVAL OFFICERS CLAIMS.
Mr.. ChandIer's Plan In Regard tc
Them Discussed In the Senate.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6--The resolution
heretofore offered by Mr.. Chandler, instruct
ing the committee on appropriations to in
vestigate the matter of naval officers claims.
was taken up in the Senate today. Mr..
Chandler said that before he offered the res
olution he had suggested a remedy for the
evil, in the shape of proposed amendment
to the deficiency appropriation bill, with
drawing jurisdiction over such claims from
the Court of Claims, and forbidding treasu-
ry officials from going back farther than
three years in the settlement Of such claims.
This suggested remedy, he said, had been
printed on slips of claim agents and att0r-
neys OF Washington, and sent out all over
the country, with the suggestion that per-
sons interested in such claims should write
letters to their Senators and Representatives
asking them to oppose the adoption OF the
proposition.
Mr.. Hale said he knew something about
the class of Washington claim agents and
how they attempted TO enlist public sympa-
thy by declaring that the Senator from New
Hampshire proposed to interfere with the
Just claims of old soldiers. He asked Mr..
Chandler whether he desired any legislation
that would interfere with the just claims Of
old soldiers.
to make was to prevent the consideration of
old claims Of this kind going back some for
ty years. He wished to have a statute OF
limitation applied to them.
Mr.. Manderson expressed the opinion that
the amendment suggested by Mr.. Chandler
was neither desirable MOI advisable. 1t was
entirely too sweeping in its character.
The Senate resumed consideration Of the
legislative, executive and judicial appropria-
tion bill, the pending question being on the
amendment to increase the clerical force of
the civil service commission.
A long and uninteresting discussion, which
turned principally upon the derelictions of
the Post Office Department. was carried on
by Messrs, Cockrell, Teller, Vest and Stew
art.
Mr.. Daniel attacked the civil service sys-
tenn itself, as being un-American, un-Repub-
lican and un- Democratic.
Mr.. Chandler defended his admin stration
OF the Navy Department from some allega-
tions as to civil service matters made by Mr..
Cockrell. The Senate adjourned at 4.35.
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TO REMOVE o'sRIEN.
Killarney to Become the Place of His
Imprisonment.

DUBLIN, Feb. cit is stated that con-
stables have gone from Killarney to Clonmel
with warrant to remove William 0'BTien
to the former place. Mr.. 0Brien has re-
quested the Mayor Of Clonmel not to give
any reports concerning his health until there
is a material change in his treatment by the
prison officials.
Father Coveney Of Dunmanway, referring
in speech at Skibbereen to the arrest Of
Father McFadden and the killing Of Police
Inspector Martin at Gweedore on Sunday
last, said that the people murdered by the
police at Middleton and Mltchelstown had
now been avenged at Gweedore. "May AL
mighty God," exclaimed the Father,
strengthen the hand that murdered Police
Inspector Martini" Father Coveney's ut
terances were received with cheers.
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Bayard for publication: with the resump
tion at Berlin Of the amcable conference in
accordance with the proposal Of Prince Bis
marck and which Is acceptable to this gov
ernment, there seems little ground to doubt
teat peaceable and permanent settlement
Of all the questions Of native rights in Samoa
as well as the right Of the three treaty power
will be attained. But further than to com
ment In terms Of general approval the good
temper shown by Bismarck In relation to the
United States and the resolve to keep the
question involved In the atmosphere Of dip
lomatic secrecy, Is more respectful TO Con-
gress that Mr.. Bayard's communication
should be first laid before them and in that
way be made public"
1t will be noticed, the correspondent adds,
that Secretary Bayard let's it be known that
he consents to the German proposition that
the Samoan negotiations shall be removed
from Washington to Berlin.
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the VETERANS GATHERING
For the Encampment OF the Grand
Army at lewiston.

LEWISTON. Feb. 6.-The Maine Grand Ar
my delegations are srriving and the indca-
tions are that this will be the largest session
ever held. Deputy Commander Burbank Of
Saco and the Council of Administration ar
rived this evening. The Council of Admin
tration met at p. m. Reports were made
and referred to the appropriate committees
Headquarters are at the Dewitt as are the
headquarters of Col. +. NJ. Drew of Lewis
ton, John ID. Anderson Of Gray and Samuel
l.. Miller of Waldoboro. leading candidates
for Department Commander. The session
of the Department will open in Grand Army
Hall tomorrow at 9 p. m.
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TO THE AusTlANs.
a Proclamation by Francis Joseph
Expressing His Gratitude.

VIENNA, Feb. 6.-Emperor Francis Joseph
makes a proclamation expressing gratitude
for the heartfelt sympathy of his people and
for the strengthening of the bond Of mutual
love and faithfulness uniting him and his
house with all the people of the empire The
proclamation concludes by asking Gods
help in the future and the cooperation Of
Austrian subjects with their ruler to secure
the welfare Of their fatherland.
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NORTH AND SOUTH
Send News Of the Presence of
the Cold Wave.

MONTREAL, Feb. 6.-Carniyal visitors are
still pouring into the city, surprised to find
1t in full enjoyment of blizzard" All the
trains were late today. 1t is reported the
roads are heavily blocked with snow many
miles out.
SANDY BEACH, Mich. Feb. GA blizzard
from the northwest has been blowing two
days. The mercury was six below last night
and zero today. The air is full of fine frozen
particles and it is almost impossible for man
or, beast to move There are twenty inches
of snow. Business is suspended. Trains to
this part Of The Thumb" are cancelled.
SrAUNroN, Va, Feb I6.-The cold wave
reached Virginia this morning. Ice is
forming rapidly here and it Is growing
colder. At Winchester the thermometer
registered "a this morning. Tonight the in
dications are that the mercury will fall to
zero by morning. The prospects for good
Ice crop are excellent
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Mr.. GEORGE AGAINST THE TRUSTS
He Would Suspend Duties on the
Commodities They Control.
The Nloaraguan Canal Bill Before
the National House.
An Available Gateway Between the
Coasts OF the Country.

WASHINGTON. Feb. 6.-The first OF Sena-
tor Georges amendments to the antitrust
bill provides that any suit to enforce right
based upon contract the price Of which has
been effected by a combination or trust shall
be thrown out of couut for want of jurisdic-
tion. Another authorizes and directs the
President to suspend the collection OF duty
upon any article the price of which is affe ct
ed by trusts or combination, such suspension
not to be removed for 80 days after he is sat
flied such trust or combination no longer ex-
lists or the price is no longer enhanced there
by He is given full authority to reissue, from
time to time the proclamation of suspension.
The third amendment makes articles of mer-
chandise, the price of whice is so affected,
unlawful subjects of interstate or foreign
commerce. The President and interstate
commissioner are instructed to use all their
power to prevent said transportation.
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TWO HUNDRED QUIT WORK.
Strike In the Yard OF the New Eng
land Company at Bath.

BATH, Feb. 6.-Two hundred ship carpen-
ters, fasteners and dubbers ceased work and
left the New England Company's ship yard
this afternoon. The grievance Of the strik-
ers is that the Company has in its employ
contractor, Judson Baker, Of Rich mond
who began work today with carpenters from
abroad. Baker has been In the employ OF
gan some two months ago when he dis
charged Bath workmen and kept out Of
town men at work. On the present contract
of ceiling and planking a large schooner
some Of the workmen would not work for
send abroad for men. The strikers saw thev
will not work In the yard until Baker Is dis,
charged. The Company propose not To
yield to the demands Of the strikers.
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THROUGH THE ICE.
Particulars of the Drowning AccI-
dent In Pine Lake.

CANAJoHARIE, N. Y, Feb. GA farmer
gives particulars of the drowning of the II
lumbermen and teams in Pine Lake, Fulton
county. Twenty-four teams started from
the upper end Of the lake Monday afternoon
to draw logs to the receiving point Some of
the logs were of great length and girth, and
the weight upon the ice was enormous. The
party had got nearly opposite the camp
when there was warning cracking. The
next moment teams, logs and drivers were
mixed in confusion with big chunks of Ice In
the water. The men who had remained in
the camp, the women and children, crowded
to the broken ice, powerless to do more than
drag half dozen of their fellows out of the
water. Seven drivers escaped, and IL driv-
ers and all the horses were drowned
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SUNK WITH ALL ON BOARD.
Loss Of an Unknown Steamer off the
English Coast.

LONDON, Feb. 6.-The British bark Largo
Bay, bound to Auckland. was towed to Spit
head today in a sinking condition. She re-
ports that on Monday night last she was in
collision with an unknown four-masted
steamer off Beachy Head. The steamer sunk
with all on board. Seamen Of the Large Bay
say the lost steamer carried passengers. 1t
Is estimated that the crew and passengers
numbered 100 persons. The steamer sunk
eight minutes after the collision occurred.
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BrIdgton.

The course Of lectures TO the students of
Brldgton Academy was opened Monday eve
ming by Rev. II. Bernard Carpenter OF Bos-
ton. Subject: "Richard Brinsley Sheridan.
his wit, words and works" Mr.. Carpenter,
prior to his settlement In Boston. resided In
Bridgton. and as pulpit orator and lecturer
became widely known and highly esteemed.
His success before the larger constituency
where he now ministers, In the metropolis OF
New England. shows how well he deserved
the popularity he attained and the esteem In
which he Is held here.
His lecture proved the usefulness Of the
platform to aid the student In his studies
and awaken In him keen interest in men
and measures Of which he should have
knowledge.
Those who heard II will always remember
the incidents Of Sheridan's career, the great
men Of his time, the trial OF Warren Hast
ings In Westminster Hall, his death, his fun
eral and his last resting place In Westmin-
ster Abbey. They learned what there was
In his life TO praise and to condemn. To the
student the lecture was mede lesson where
from he could learn how frail are regulations
built on vice and pleasure and how solid
are those given to virtuous deeds.
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BIsmarck's Proposition Accepted.
Other Washington Matters.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6. - Congressman
Dingley, when shown statements that Mr.
Blaine and Mr.Reed were opposing each 9TH
er, said: "Such statements are the inven-
tions Of the few papers and politicians who
regard it as their mission to abuse Mr.. Blaine
and to ascribe to him all manner of petty
acts and opinions. Both statements are
without foundation. Mr.. Reed has not op-
posed Mr.. Blaine's appointment, and Mr..
Blaine is not opposing Mr.. Reeds candidacy
for the Speakership. On the contrary, he
speaks of 1t kindly and favorably. although
of course he does not regard 1t appropriate
for him to interfere in the canvass going on
for the position. Mr.. Blaine and Mr.. Reed
are friends, and the attempt to represent
them as antagonistic TO each other is silly
and groundless."
The House committee on territories held
their regular meeting today and took final
action on the bill for the admission Of the
territories. They voted to report the Umni-
bus bill.
Another candidate for public printer has
formally entered the lists in the person Of
Major A. II. s. Davis. formerly Of Farming
ton, Maine, who during the last two or three
years has been Washington correspondent OF
the Minneapolis Tribune.
The contract for constructing seven dyna-
mite guns has been awarded to the Dyna-
mite Gun Company Of New York. for $685.
| OO0
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Foreign Notes.

The Liberal members Of Parliament held a
caucus at Ottawa Tuesday, and decided to
continue their present policy in favor Of un-
A resolution to this effect will be introduced
in the House shortly.
Eight persons were injured by collision
between freight trains in Cuba yesterday.
The severity OF the winter Is increasing
the distress caused by the famine In Shan
lung and Manchitria, China. IL Is estimated
that 100000 persons are starving in Chen.
Kiang.
Adviees from Burmah announce that Man
dalay has recently been visited by two I'm
mense confagrations. In the first the flame:
destroyed $50 houses, a bazaar and a Budd
hist monastery In the second 500 houses
were burned.
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Mr., Nahum Tozler Of Fairfield Centre, Is
breeding some good colts. He has large
brood mare six years old, by Judge Adyo-
cate. 1868, dam by Dirigo, grand dam by
Penobscot Boy. From this mare he has
weanling and yearling 6ly, both by Mes
senger Wilkes. 3743. Mr. Tozier also has a
yearling flly By Judge Advocate, dam by
Cunard ESQ and some good growing horses
that he is fitting for the market.
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Ballot Reform.

To the Editor Of the Press:
One surprising fact which has developed
in relation to ballot reform Is, that the older
men among the politicians are secretly In ia
voI Of a change. The system Of assessments
has become so onerous that relief must be
sought In some way. A gentleman who has
had a long acquaintance with the politics Oh
this State, and who has held important off,
clal positions, says that after a man has been
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The young stallion LItchdeld Boy Is one OF
the most promising colts in that town. He
Is owned by Mr.. Harvey Z. Dudley Of Liteh-
field Plains, and will be two years old in
June next. He stands 1853 aud weighs at
eighteen months old Just 1905 pounds. Litch-
field Boy is by Sir Edwin; dam, Morgan
mare. His color is dark brown and for style
and disposition is among the best. II he
does not prove trotter he Is sure to make
fac business horse.
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through one or two elections there Is not
niuch left OF his salary, and another, OF per-
maps longer experience, referring TO the
nome subject, says that the expense Of cleo
lions has become so enormous that IL Is Inn
possible for even the successful party 10 re-
coup itself .
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standars cIothing comnnn,

The STANDARD Clothing Company make an
announcement in another column which will
oe Oh great interest to every parent having
boys to clothe, and cannot fail to attract
large numbers 10 their store.
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A New Line of Steamers for the
East.
Especial to the Press.l

East.
Especial to the Press.1
EAsTPoRT, Feb. 6.-Easteru Maine ports
are considerably interested in plan to run
line Of sboats from New York to these
parts. j. X. Newcomb, Of New York is in
terested in the scheme, which is to put on a
line Of boats to run from New York to Rock
land, Castine, Deer Isle, Sedgwick, South
west Harbor, Bar Harbor, Millbridge. Jones'
port, Machiasport, Eastport, and st. John.
The plan is to put on steamer Of 1900 tons
in the early spring and later another steamer.
Each would make one round trip week.
Owing to the large draft Of water 1t would
be necessary to reach Millbridge and Ma
chiasport by a small steamer connecting with
the New York boat at Jonesport.
Bad Fire In North Bath.
BATH, Feb. 6-Joseph Varney's large
sawmill. together with large lot of lumber
and the mill boarding house at North Bath,
burned tonight; loss, $4,000; uninsured.
Injured In An Explosion.
RocKLAND, Feb. Cat about noon yes
terday an explosion took place in the Lime
rock quarry at the head of LIMERICK street,
operated by Reuben L. Winslow, whereby
La Forrest Smith, young man living on
Maverick street, received severe injuries. 1t
is thought no bones were broken. One eye
was hurt.
Nominations by the Governor.
AUGUSTA, Feb. 6.-The following nomina-
tions were made by Gov. Burleigh today:
Justices of the Peace-Ge0rge K. Allen, Port
land; Joseph s. Durham, Bridgton; William H.
Lewis B. Smith, Portland; Moses Victory Stafford,
kittery.
Trial Justices Dudley p. Sanders, Orland
Curtis Stevens, Castine; Rufus X. Stuart, Bel
grade; j. r. Means, Morrill,; IL. II. Powers, Pitts
field.
Notaries Public-George E. McCann, Lewiston:
Fathan L. Farwell Rockland.
Coroner-Lambert sands, Sebec.
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a Riot In China.

LONDON, Feb. 6-Adviees from Shanghai
state that riot has occurred at Ching Kiang
Foo, and that the British consulate and seven
houses belonging to foreigners have been
wrecked by rioters. A British man-of-war
has been sent there.
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Nothing to Propose.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6.-The Democratic
Senators held a caucus this morning. which
was attended by about fifteen members.
They talked for an hour or so, but came to
no conclusion, it is reported, as to policy 10
be pursued upon legislation or nominations
One Senator said they had nothing to pro-
pose to the Republicans upon either subject.
BIsmarck's Proposition Accepted.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6.-Secretary 6. Bayard
has notified the German minister at Wash
ington that this government accepts the
proposition for the resumption at Berlin of
the conference begun at Washington in 1887
in regard to Samoa.
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The fue young stallion owned by II. +.
Whitehouse Of South Vassalboro, which
bears the name Of elmo, Jr.." is a finely
bred animal. He is three years old. stands
sixteen hands high, Is by Elmo, by st. Elmo,
by General Knox; dam, by Gilbreth Knox,
by General Knox. This colt Is seal brown in
color. and Is one OF the best bred colts In
Kennebec county.
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SECRETARY Bayard Accepts.

NEW YORK, Feb. 6.-The New York Her
AIDS correspondent tolegraphs the following
which he says was dictated by Secretary
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Mean daily ther....225 Max vel. wind.... 80
Maximum ther....397 Total prcip....... .39
Minimum ther....10.O
METEoKoLoGICAL REPORT.
(Feb 6, 1889. 500 p. M
Observations taken at the same monienI Of Tin e
at all stations.
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Word has been received from Presser. Ne.
braska, that band of 80 prominent ladies OF
that county made crusade on a saloon and
gambling house at tn that !, place on Monday
nTlsns, demSiSniRs ne buldinS Snn
crowded, with their aprons full of coal,
breaking every window, and cleaning oui
the establishment.
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MAINE TOWNS.
westbrook.

Kelley, who sold clocks for VIM Hggias
Of Saccarappa, and kept the money. was TAX
en- before Judge Ray yesterday, who bound
him over in the sum Of $500 to appear at the
next term Of court.
peering.
The Deering Village Improvement Associ-
alton presented very pleasing entertain
ment as the third In their course last eve
ming. 1t consisted Of art pictures, music
and a pantomine. The illustrated poem
was especially interesting and Fair Rosa
mOnd" called down the house. Among the
best OF the other pictures were Charlotte
Corday," "Sultan's Favorite" and elaine"
The music was furnished by Miss Perry Of
Lincoln, Nebraska, and Clarence Chase and
Walter Coleman Of Woodfords.
The fourth entertainment OF the Union
course will be lecture by Rev. J. X. Cros-
ser, 70 be illustrated by the stereopticon and
win be delivered Monday evening, February
11th.
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Joe Bradbury Of Presque Isle has pur-
chased two fine pieces Of horse flesh. The
hrst one, four-year-od mare. by Locomo-
tive is a fast one, and is known as the sauls-
bury mare; and the other one was purchased
o. george D. Dunn, and answers 10 the name
ol hattie .. she Is beautiful black, fye
years DID, BY Trident stands SIXTEEN nands
nign' weighs 100 pounds, and can tr0t IN
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ATWOOD'S OYSTER HOUSE.

WE wish to call the attention of the puplic to
w the fact that they can always find at
Atw00ds Oyster House, all the best Oysters in
the market. New York. Stamfords, Cape Cod
and Riue Points, by the dozen, hundred or quart.
The Cape Gods are noted for excellence of flavor
and are getting to the position OF the once noted
Shrewsburys. We also have New Have Is. Provi-
dence Rivers ana Norfolks by the quart or gallon.
CLANS. Ketehup, Oyster Crackers In any quantity
New York butter oyster crackers (hand made) IL
cents pound retail. Shrewsbury Ketchup best In
the w0rld) by bottle case and all the articles us
ually found In first-class Oyster House. ANY one
wanting Oysters in quantities will do well to send
orders to us, the Oldest Oyster House in Maine.
ll7-i23 Centre Street,
Ian1 5snIm PORTLAND. ME.
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THE WEATHER.

SIGNAL OFFICE, WAR Dept,
WASHINGTON, ID. C.,
Feb 6, 1885, pm.
Indications for the next "a hours for.New
England are fair and slightly colder
weather, followed by rising temperature
and westerly winds, diminishing in force.
LOCAL WEATHER REPORT.
PORTLAND, Me-, Feb. g. 1889
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Yes, III sign this. don't want to vote. sign
ed another one last.
Stop minute You signed the petition to allow
women to vote. Then you must not put your name
on this.
didn't know ii was voting. She said it was to
put down the Catholics. SO signed it. But
don't even want to vote.
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Well don't know anything at all about it, but
sister and always believe as our pastor does
and he says we ought to vote to put down drink
ing.
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want to vote more than do anything else in
this world. Iwant to keep down the Catholics.
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