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measure, he will flibuster against IL. Mr..
Teller, who was President Arthur's Seere-
tary Of the Interior. and who is well posted
in Indian affairs, said: There are serious
objections to the measure, which would de-
feat it under any circumstances"
The last six days Of the session will begin
Monday. The Speaker Is to recognize Chair
man Blanchard on Monday to move a sus-
pension of the rules (Which motion Is i'm or
der at any time during the last six days. on
the river and harbor bill. The bill will
not become law even II 1t should pass the
House.
On motion Of Congressman Dingley. the
Senate bill to pension Mrs. Mary Murphy Of
Lewiston passed the House at the Friday
evening session.
VIM. ID. Barrel has been commissioned
postmaster at So. Turner, Me-, and Edwin
Mitchell at Waldo.
Chairman Britton, of the Inauguration
committee, has received word from Indian
ap0lls that he will be notified Of the depar-
Inre q the train bearing the party Of the
Fresldent-elect from that city, ami OF the
number Of persons In the party. Mr.. Britton
VIII meet the Presldent-elect upon his arrival
mere. ana accompany him to his hotel There
VIII De no demonstration OF general recep-
tlon upon Mr. Har.is0n's arrival. Mr.. Brit
ton may be accompanied by one or two Of
MS Colleagues on the inaugural committee.
Memorial services were held In the House
yesterday for the late James N. Burnes OF
Missouri. A number Of addresses were de-
nyerea, after which the House adjourned as
a Iurther mark OF respect to the deceased
The supervising architect Of the treasure
IN his annual report says 1t has been urged
that "a higher architectural standard might
be raised by inviting the members OF the ar
chiteetural profession TO submit designs for
making graduated awards to the best three
designs received" He says there seem to
be q many reasons why this plan should secure
sns tdIai De nlaue IN the case Of some Oh the
gress.
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the Shah has no legislature and no Congress
and it was no use to try to lobby with an
absolute monarch, except through a special
envoy. of the British government But
even that envoy could not get around the
Shah, who wanted some more disinterested
persons to take hold of his line Things
were In this situation when Mr.. Clergue ap-
peared, backed by recommendations from
Americans whom the Shah knew to be peo-
pie who mind their own business. MT.
Clergue was just the man the Shah had been
looking for, and the result was that the
young Bangor man got the concession to
build the 800 miles of railroad from Teheran
to Moharama. There will also be neoessi-
" OF putting. on line Of steam
The concessions which Mr. Clergue
has got the English would give fabulous
sums to pessess but the Shah stipulates that
Mr.. Clergue shall not sell out to any Eng
lish or Russians or other such peoples, Of
whom Nassu-roo-Deen Is very wary. It is
understood that Mr.. Clergue has the pros
pect Of financial backing In his plans
The most difficulty comes from the fact
that the Shah is an absolute sovereign, and
much depends on his favor. He
Is also very freaky. and thinks nothing of
cutting off fellows head, or of taking out
an enemy's heart, or doing other pleasant
things like this. But all Mr.. Clergue's
friends warrant that he has the tact to man
age just such fellow as is this same Shah
OF Persia.
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TOLD BY CLERK PALMER.
He Was Dragged From the Burning
44a Mall Car.

BANGOR. Feb. 23.-Mail Clerk Caleb
Palmer Of Bangor arrived here on the eve
ming train from st. John. he was on the
mail car IN the railroad accident on the
European q North American road near
kingman. He received some severe bruises,
MS hand was slightly burned, but beyond that
ne was uninlured, though he had narrow
escape from being killed. He tells the story
OF the accident as follows: When the train
reached Boyd's mill. the scene of the acci.
dent, he was sitting on the table in the front
OF the car. M, Q. Mudgett, Dexter, chief
clerk, sat near him with his feet on the
stove. John Campbell. another clerk, sat
on the table, The shock came, and the cars
went over in q heap, rolling over several
times. The train consisted Of engine, mail
car, baggage, Pullman, smoker and three
the track, and the other I'll three es'' kept sy1s
on and went on to a side track. The
mall car, baggage, Pullman and
smoker, caught fire like a fash and were en-
tirely consumed In is minutes. The train
had l,a,1,as been running full speed; A misplaced
Mudgett and Campbell were held like vice
IN the timbers of the shattered car. the form
er with part OF the letter rack over his
legs. Mudgett was thrown under the stove
Campbelps back was broken. A dense smoke
from the burning cars, and steam from the
engine boiler hung over the mail car. They
all shouted for help. Mudgett told Palmer
that he was burning, and bade him good
bye" Palmer thrust his arms up through
an opening. His hand was seen by Conduc-
tor Elbridge Chase of Bangor, who caught
hold and pulled, but could not move aim,
Three others joined their efforts and finally
by Palmer's congress shoe coming off, got
him out. badly bruised. They tried to get at
Mudgett and Campbell. but could not. Both
were consumed by the fire.
Harry Goodwin. fireman, was killed. and
Julius Angel, engineer, was cut severely.
None of the passengers were injured. The
injured we're taken to the Kin4fnan House
at Kingman, and their wants wete attended
TO.
Special trains were sent from Bangor.
Danforth and Lincoln, with physicians
aboard, and arrived soon after the accident.
which occurred at 1910 a. m. All the ears
were equipped with Sewall heaters. but the
fire caught from the stove used in the mail
car. The main track is but little damaged. !.
A construction crew, which arrived ahont i
D. M, cleared the side-track of the debris.
Palmer and Angel returned to Bangor on
the regular evening train. Conductor Chase,
who risked his life to rescue those IN the
mail car, was badly burned In doing So. The
whole cause of the accident was switch
which had been left open, and then locked in
that pOsitiOu,
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THEY FAVOR MR.. REED FOR SPEAKER,
Empire State Congressman Pre-
pairing for the Contest.
Their Action May Greatly Aid the
Maine Man.
Famous Rooms at the Arlington Re-
served for General Harrison.

WASHINGTON, Feb. PA dinner Is to be
given at the Arlington Hotel Wednesday
evening which may have an important bear
Ing upon the contest for the Speakership Of
the next House. For some time past the
Republican members Of the State Of New
York have felt that they ought TO come to-
gether and agree upon some programme.
Inc Idea has taken shape In the form Of
invitations to dinner which have been sent
out py Representative Belden. He has in
ylted all the Republican members from the
State In the present House, as well as the
Republican members of the next House from
tue State, to meet him and the two Senators
at the Arlington Hotel. 1t Is understood
that the sole object Of the gathering is to
talk over the situation, and, II possible, to
agree upon some candidate for the Speaker
snip who shall have the support Of the dele
CATION.
Among the members from New York in
the present House there is division Of SEN
timent In this respect. Mckinley and Bur
r0ughs have each few supporters, but the
majority seem to favor Mr.. Reed Of Maine.
III the dinner results In an agreement to
SgpPpeert MI, Reed L win boom his STOCK and
Si otner soild delegations from tne Eastern
winning lead at the outset.
The meeting will be an informal affair po-
litically, Of course, and none Of those who
attend will feel that they are bound by the
action OF the majority, but il Is believed that
1t will result In harmonious action, and that
whatever understanding Is reached will be in
accord with the wishes Of the New Yerk
members, and will be followed at the organ
iZatfOn Of the House.
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rIoa IoaSmARok.s ssss1 smoorH WORDS


BERLIN. Feb. 23.-Dlplomatic and mlnis-
terial dinners are now tine srder of thu day
and are eagerly discussed as affordIng Indi-
cations OF personal and international rela-
tlons. Prince Bismarck yesterday gave a
dinner to the members OF the lower house Of
the Prussian Diet, and during the serving OF
coffee complained Of the heavy labors cre-
ated for him BY what he termed the 80
called colonies" He ascribed the blame for
no small portion OF his difficulties 10 the ae-
ti0n Of colonial officers, who, he said, fire.
quently acted without requisite knowledge
OF the circumstances, and especially did not
know how to treat natives. IL was impOssi-
BILE, the chancellor said. to allow trivial dis
putes to introduce any dise0rdant element IN
Germany's relations with great friendly
powers, as the slightest disturbance OF the
harmony prevailing between the imperial
government and foreign states might have
most .prejudleial effects upon German com
merelal and business relations. Prince Bis
marek Is said to have been greatly annoyed
az tne eonsufs proposals TO annex Samoa,
sISa ana tne Nesslscne rs Zeltung's question as TO
graphed proposal to annex Zurich or Lux
emDourg IS believed 10 be Identical with the
opinion Of the chancellor.
In explanation Of the reported ordering Of
German squadron to Samoa, the National
Zeitung observes that the impending punish
ment OF Mataafa viii have no effect upon
Germany's relations with England and
America, the right OF Germany 10 Intervene
In the matter not being contested in any
quarter The report must, however, be re-
seived with reserve. The squadron Il pro-
visloned for Port Said In order, probably, 20
be In readiness % proceed to east Africa, or
20 await the development Of affairs. It may
at least be assumed that squadron will only
go to Samoa In the event OF the American
government proving exacting or unreasOna-
BILE. Prince Bismarek's desire 10 avoid colo
MAI troubles Is due, In large measure. 10
the uncertainty OF European politics. espec-
tally those Of France. The Tirard cabinet Is
regarded as simply short respite before the
inevitable struggle.
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GENERAL HARRIsoH's ROOMS.
He Is Not the First Distinguished
Man to Occupy Them.

WASHINGTON. Feb. 24.-The rooms which
the President-elect will occupy at the Airing
ton Hotel are now being prepared. They
are In the johnson annex, north of the main
building. The rooms comprise parlor, bed
rooms, private dining-room and state dining
room. all on the second floor, or up one fight
OF stairs. which is usually designated In h0-
tel parlance the first floor The large dining
room has some interesting associations. In
II was given the first Cabinet dinner in honor
OF MIR. Arthur after his accession to the
Presidency. In the room below, Mr.. Blaine,
then Secretary Of State, entertained the
French visitors TO the Yorktown celebra-
ton. having the now famous General
Boulanger on his right. Among the prede-
cessors OF Mr.. Harrison In these apartments
may be mentioned President Diaz Of Mexico
Dom Pedro, Emperor Of Brazil; Patti, the
singer; and Joseph Chamberlain. The
President-elect is expected to arrive on Tues
day. President Cleveland occupied another
portion OF the Arlington prior to his inaugu-
ration. Mr.. Morton, the Vice President
elect. will have rooms in the main building,
formerly occupied by the Grand Duke Alex
is OF Russia; President barrios, of Guate-
mala; Prince Napoleon, the first ambassador
ever sent to this country by Japan, and 9TH
er notable nersOnS
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The New Mlnlsfrx.

PARIS, Feb. 23.-The ministerial declara-
tion was read in the Senate and Chamber Of
Deputies today. It says; "In responding
to the Presidents appeal, we have not hid
from ourselves the difficulties Of the hour,
you will not refuse to cooperate with men
presenting themselves to you determined 10
accomplish the duty required by the situa-
tion. Our great tasks will be 10 vote the
budget OF 1890, and TO assure. by a broad,
tolerant and W ise policy the success OF the
pacific France, all peoples industry and
u.
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GENERAL NEWS.

Enoch Savllle, prominent resident Of
Lawrence, Mass, died yesterday. aged As
years.
Lieutenants Barup and Sanford have been
appointed military attaches at the American
legation In London.
1t Is reported that Sitting bull has in-
spired his followers with hostility towards
the whiles and trouble Is expected.
The public schools In Rochester, N. H.,
have been closed on account Of the pre-
valence Of measles In that town.
Eleven men lost their lives when the
British barque Josie TrOOk was wrecked on
the North Carolina coast Friday night.
Mr.. Emmons Blaine says he regards his
fathers appointment as secretary Oi state as
a settled fact and adds that II has been set
tied since the time Of the election.
Philip Il. Welsh, the humorist whose arti-
eles in Puck and Judge have made hlm IA
miiiar to the American public, died Vrsts,~
day at lis home IN Brooklyn.
Saturdays dispatches showed tha rota
wave 20 extend as far west as NrorasEa n
that State, Charles Hunting and 81 sor
Loup City. "'"'' ~
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MR.. cLeRcuE AND the SHAH.
Concessions for Which England
Would Pay Millions.
Especial to the Press !


AUGUSTA, Feb. pa gentleman who is
on intimate terms with Mr.. Francis Clergue,
the young Bangor business man who Is now
in Persia, gives to the PRESS more specific
details as to the concessions which haye been
obtained from the Shah by Mr.. Clergue. AS
was stated in the recent despatch to the
PRESS, both the Russians and the English
are vieing with each other to get concessions
to build railways through Persia. The Rus
slams want to move in the direction of AT
ghanistan and the English want to get a line
through the Shah's dominions to their Indi-
an empire. Both nations are courting the
Shah assiduously: But Nassur-oo-Deen
Shah is no mans fool. He is the absolute
ruler OF Persia and he fears that he may not
be long II he lets either the English or Rus
SLAMS get too strong foothold In his realms.
And although he IS very anxious to have
Persia improved he don't dare to let the
English or Russians do it. What the Shah
wants most Of all Is railroad to connect
Tehefan With the outside world. In going
TO Teheran Mr.. Clergue and every
other traveller goes TO constantipople, thence
to the Caspian sea and along its coast for
some distance, thence striking out overland
through land mostly desert, to Teheran, q
hundred miles away. The Shah doesn't like
he most wishes isS railroad from Teheran
down to port called Moharama on the Per-
sian Gulf, whence line of steamers. would
i've communication with the world. The
Enrlish knew that the Shah wanted this
road built--the distance Is about 300 miles
and wanted very much to have a chance To
get the contract. They wanted IL so much
fhst they would give as high as q million OF
sounds 10 get the necessary concessions. But
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Gospel Mission.

The peoples temperance meeting and en-
tertainment at the Mission on Saturday eve
ming was great success. The dialogues
vocal and instrumental music, readings and
recitations by members Of the. sunday
School and Others was greatly enjoyed by
the large audience. Yesterday was observed
as TEMPERANCE Sunday. In the afternoon
Rev. s. Il. Pearson preached upon the effect
Of alcohol and opium, individually, mental
ly, nationally and eternally. In the evening
the hall was packed. Addresses were given
by Messrs. Eldridge, Hale, Munroe, Wright,
Young, Sylvester and several ladies. Afte r
an earnest appeal by the pastor several sig
natures were added 10 the pledge.
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WHAT GERMANY SAYS or SAMOA.
Smooth Words With ironcIads Under
Sailing Orders.
Bismarck Says He Is Troubled by His
Agents Acts.
The sagaIIo Incident and other Old
World Topics.

BERLIN, Feb. 24.-The Berlin Post re-
prints an article from the Weser Zeltung on
the Samoan question and remarks that in
many respects the views therein taken are
correct. The article says: Neither under
the present nor under other circumstances
would Germany have rlsked a rupture with
America for such bagatelle. The Samoan
white book shows that wherever the actions
OK German officials were repudIated Ii was
because the officials acted contrary 70 inter
national law. The Samoan reports show an
endeavor to make German annexation or
protection appear necessary"
AFTER stating that the conflict OF December
10 might nave been avoided had the German
consul taken more literally his instructions,
which were that he should not intervene. but
IN the event OF Tamasess's inability 10 hold
MS ground he should support the negotia-
tlon between Tamasese and Mataafa. the
Weser Zeitung continues. 'sWhether Ma
taatas people were led by an American is Of
no consequence as the American govern
ment cannot be made responsible Tor tie
acts OF individuals" The Cologne Gazette
repeats its demand for the punishment or ex-
Tradition Of the American Klein as q COM
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TO BE A FIRST CHARGE.
An Important Stock Issue by the
Canadian Pacific Proposed.

OTTAWA. Feb. 23.--A bill introduced
Friday respecting the Canadian Pacific rail-
way Is very important. 1t empowers the
company to issue consolidated debenture
stock bearing rate Of interest not exceeding
4 per cent. The stock shall, subject to prior
tiles created In respect to charges existing at
the time OF such issue and to payment Of
working expenses as at present defined by
law, become first charge upon and over the
whole undertaking, its railway works. rolling
stock, plant, property, ETC., including all
rights In the several railways held under
lease and all branches or extensions held
either as leases or by ownership, as well as
those hereafter acquired or constructed by
the company The charge created by such
stock on branch or extension OF any rail-
way held and operated by the company lying
In whole or in part beyond the international
boundary OF the Dominion, shall be accord
Ing to the law OF the territory in which such
branch Is situated. A part of the stock is to
be issued for improvements to the railways
held and operated by the company
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IN MEMoRIAm.
The whitney Chapter In the BaltI-
more SUMS History.

BALTIMORE, Feb. 24.-The Sun, in re-
viewing Secretary 2ssy says MyhItnash first step tax
en- by Mr.. Whitney, Ipavlng the way for the
reconstruction of the navy, was the estab-
lishment of plant for making armor for
war vessels, and forgings for high-powered
guns. As the amount of capital required
was very large, it was idle to hope that pri-
vate enterprise would undertake the task
unless assured of substantial return from
continued the purchases of armor and gun
steel abroad. The amounts appropriated for
such purchases were allowed to accumulate
until such sum was In hand as would justi-
~ the manufacturers competing for the con-
tract. An arrangement was effected with
the Bethlehem Iron Company, by which the
government is assured that within two and a
half years from June 1st 1887, the United
States will possess a plant equal to and
probably superior to any in the world for
the production of armor and forgings for
high-powered guns. The work of supplying
the navy with powerful iron-clads has been
fairly commenced with the construction of
the Maine at New York, on which substan-
tial progress has been made. The fore
thought Of Secretary Whitney in securing
an adequate plant and stimulating competi-
tion, Will make the further prosecution com
paratively easy for his successors. After
much delay and great difficulty, plant has
been established at Washington Navy Yard
and guns are being manufactured as rapidly
as possible. These results were accomplish
ed without the slightest breath of scandal
or suspicion of favoritism, a fact in itself in
dcatiye Of the great change wrought In the
administration Of the Navy Department"
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The Flames.

New LONDON, Conn.,, Feb. 24.-Shortly
after this morning fire was discovered in
the property owned by William Higgins
Nine horses, six omnib nses and stable fix
lures in Burr's omnibus stable, three horses
and coal sheds of l.. A. Comst0ck, and the
lumber yard Of John Bishop were burned.
A tenement house was partly consumed.
The tiremen fought the fire for seven hours
with the thermometer at zero. The damage
is estimated at $4,000 The property is in
sured about one-half. This is the fourth
time that the Higgins property has been set
ON fire within two years.
NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 24.-Roger s. War
ner's Southern rice mills and the New Or
cans veneerlng saw mill adjoining, burned
today. The Orleans coffin factory was dam
aged by fire and water. The total loss is
estimated at $4,000 nearly covered by in
RnranoP.
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A SERMON TO HARRISON.
Indianapo5lIs. ira5 =. nav ."

INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 24.-The First Pres
byterian church, Gen. Harrison's church was
crowded this morning. A special musical
programme was rendered and the sermon by
Rev. DIR. Haines, the pastor, was In part per-
sonally addressed to Gen. Harrison. The
latter's long association with the church as
member and officer was dwelt on, and he was
given a hearty Goodspeed. The pastor
prayed for the Generals success in his new
duties at Washington. At the close OF the
service, large share Of the congregation
fiocked around the General and Mrs. Harri-
son TO say good bye. Many friends and
neighbors called this afternoon and evening
at the Harrison home to say farewell.
The Presidential party will leave for
Washington tomorrow unless a change Is
made In the present arrangements.
I. ). Quincy, president of the Travellers
Republican Club, of Chicago, arrived today
bringing for Gen. Harrison travelling va
li.e 21x10 inches, the gift Of the club. 1t is
probably the finest valise ever made. The
material is sealskin, having rough black
finish, the exterior trimmings being of triple
gold plate. A complete set Of sterling en-
b0ssed silver toilet articles accompanied the
valise. There are fourteen pieces, so ar
ranged on an upright leather tripod that they
may be lifted out and placed on a bureau.
The present cost about $780,
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THE VICTIMS.
The Dead and Wounded Efficient and
Respected Men. -

BANGOR, Feb. 23.-The sad accident has
cast gloom over the entire community ts
day.
Mr.. VIM. d. Mudgett, one of the victims
of the disaster, was son of the late Dr
Mudgett, of Dexter, and brother ~
David E. Mudgett, the postmaster at Dex.
ter. de was appointed postal clerk abont
three years ago and at the present time was
head clerk on the Vanceboro route. He was
about 20 years Of age, young man of the
most exemplary character and excellent abil-
ties, and the news of his sad death viii ~
received with general sorrow by wide cir.
Gle Of acquaintances and friends. sA-
Harry Goodwin. the dead fireman was
about rs years Of age and unmarried' Taa ~
had been in the employ of the company for
five or six years, and was steady and fsitht
the Merchants Hotel.
John Campbell, who has charge Of the
Provincial mail, belonged In st. John. and
and family.
5 J. T, Angel, the injured engineer, reside,