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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-03-27
Treasurer Archer In Trouble.

ANNAPOLIS, Md. March 26.-The COVER
nor sent message to the Legislature tonight
State Comptroller, who says he has discov-
cred a misappropriation Of state securities
in the hands of State Treasurer Stevenson
Archer. Treasurer Archer is lying i'll at his
homa in Baair
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SOFIA, March 26.-Major Panitza, arrested
for conspiracy against Prince Ferdinand, has
made confession. He says the object OF
Russia.
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The concert was followed by an order Of
dances, about 65 couples taking part in the
grand march. which was led by Mr.. Charles
Cooper and Miss Gertrude Pomeroy. The
fol
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Cooler and Fair

The following is the forecast of the wealth
or till pm. today:
Cooler and fair weather, northwesterly
winds.
Cautionary signals displayed from Block
Island to Eastport.
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The Land Purchasa Bill.

LONDON, March GA number of men,
bers Of the House OF Commons were inter-
Viewed today with reference to the land
purchase bill. The bulk Of the COnserva-
tiyes and Unionists approve the measure.
Mr.. Chamberlain and Lord Randolph
Churchill reserved their opinions. Mr.. Sex
ton and Dr.. Tanner. Home Rulers, say the
bill was drafted In the interests Of the land
lords. All the Parnellite members hold
similar views.
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from Lima. Ohio, says the Standard Oil
Company today purchased the property of
the Lima Oil Company, its strongest competi-
tor in Ohio. The consideration is said to be
al O0O O00
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Maine Men for off,ce.

WASHINGTON, March 26.-Elward l..
Whitehouse Of Augusta, Me-, has been APP
pointed consular clerk He will spend
several months in the stats department here
governments agents abroad, and then will
be assigned to duty as clerk at some consul
late.
The House committee on military affairs
has decided to report in favor of Gen. A. B.
Farnham Of Bangor as the Maine member
Home, in place of Gen. Hyde of Bath, whose
term will soon expire. Gen. Farnham was
recommended by Speaker Reed and Con-
gressman Boutelle and Milliken.
Dana B. Grant has been appointed post
master at East Bethel, Me.
The nominations of j. II. Fellows to be
postmaster at Richmond, Me-, and of John
LoYeioY at Rockland. have been confirmed
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-03-27
THE COUNTY TAX
AS Made Up by the Commissioner
for 1890.

The County Commissioners yesterday fin
ished making up the county tax for 1890. ap-
portioned among the various towns and cities
as follows:
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Maine Apples for All the World.

AUGUSTA, March 26.-The following re-
liable estimate is made !of the opple crop in
the state the past year, all of which is now
marketed with the exception of some small
lnfS of russpfs.
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OBITUARY..
Major Mark r. Came.

Major Mark r. Came died Tuesday night,
at his home in Old Orchard, at the age Of rs
years, 10 months and IS days. Major Came
was native of Buxton, where he spent the
early years of his life, afterwards removing
to Bonny Eagle, in Standish, where he lived
at the breaking out of the rebellion. Febru-
ary Goth, 1862, he was appointed by President
Lincoln as commissary of subsistence, with
the rank of captain, on the staff of General
Charles Griffin. commanding the first divis-
ion, fifth army corps, which position he held
until after the war closed. In July, 1865, he
was brevetted major for meritorious conduct
during the war, and received his final muster
out May 10th. 1866. After his retirement
was in trade for time. In 1880, he removed
with his family to Old Orchard, where he
has since resided. From the time he left the
military service until his death, he had suf-
fered from the effects Of a sunstroke re-
ceived in the line Of duty, but the immediate
confinement indoors being but for few
days. His immediate family consisted of
his devoted wife aud granddaughter, who
appreciate, as others can not, the void Gre
ated In the home made doubly pleasant by
years ears Of delightful eompsn1ionship;
late residence on Washington avenue, Old
Orchard, Friday afternoon, at O'Clock.
John G. LoveJoy.
RocKLAND, March 26-John Gilman Love-
joy, of this city, died this morning, at the
age of 50 years. He was at one time one Of
the wealthiest citizens in Rockland. but left
but small amount of property. He built
the first wharf that was built in Rockland,
and had the first full cargo Of coal delivered
to him that ever came to this city, He also
served for number Of years as cashier of
two children, Charles, who resides in Thom-
aston, and George LOvejoy, of this city.
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Weber Club Ball.

S51,530, $1,000 S55,00O.00
There should be added to Portland S16O for
the expenses Of the late fire inquest.
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CoNsTANrINoPLE, March 26.-The diff
Guilty between Turkey and Great Britain,
arising from the firing upon British vessel
by the garrison at Fort Fac, has been salts
factorily arranged. The Porte apolOgzed to
Great Britain for the outrage, and will pun
ish those responsible for IL
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the other accounts had been footed up and
transferred to the ledger. Thus the case
went to the jury, which. after being out
short time. returned verdict Of S577,25 for
the deacon.
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Washington Notes.

line ract that Ap1 Is near ana that
been accomplished. has induced the Senators
to determine to hold longer sessions. 1t is
understood that the resolution presented in
the Senate yesterday morning that hereafter
the Senate shall meet at IL a. m. was agreed
upon In the Republican caucus. Speaker
Reed is of the opinion that the work of the
House can be concluded by July 1.
The Baltimore Sun hears that First Assist
ant Postmaster General Clarkson will soon
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1sso

House, Thursday evening, when important
business will come before it. 1t is expected
every member will be present at eight o'clock
Schooner in EIar,ae
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EIack Has Resigned.
the w EATHE ER.

ALBANY. NY, March 26.-Sheriff Flack's
resignation has been received by the Coy
ernOr.
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Old Dominion Leaguers Arrested.

WASHINGTON, March 26.--Warrants today
rest Of G. A. Newton and j. J. Verser,
charged with violating the civil service law
in soliciting and receiving contributions
from government employees for political pur-
poses. Newton and Verser were the presi-
publican League" which, during the last po-
litical campaign in Virginia, as It is charged,
solicited money in aid Of the cause of Gen.
William Malone, candidate for the COVER
norship,
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Barrels.
Counties.

The counties of Washington and Aroos.
took are SO difficult to estimate that they
have not been included. At 1925 per barrel
the total value of the crop is $645, $50.
Warned by Baths Marshal.
BATH, March 26.-Marshal Bailey has
visited all the shops in Bath suspected of
liquor selling, and ordered them to stop or
expect trouble. The mayor and aldermen
are backing him.
state Committee Meeting.
AUGUSTA, March 26.-The Republican
State Committee will meet at the Augusta
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THE PORTLAND DAILY PRESS,

IhE IOhILAND OAlL1 EhEoos
Published every day (Sundays excepted) by the
PORTLAND PUBLISHING COMPANY,
AT 81 ExoHANaE STREET. PORTLAND. ME
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the length Of column, or twelve lines ssorpdTSel
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tinuing every other day after first week, so cents.
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SPECIAL NOTICES, one-third additional.
Under head Of ADJUSTMENTS" and AUCTION
SALES" $500 per square per week; three inser-
tons or less. S1.60.
THE MAINE STATE PRESS.
Published every THURSDAY MORNING, at $3.50
year IL paid In advance, SIC year.
Advertisements inserted In the "MAINE STATE
PRESS" (Which has large circulation in every
part Of the State) for 81 90 per square for first in
sertion. and 90 cents per square for each subse-
quent insertion.
TERMS Six Dollars a Year, or fifty cents a
month, when paid In advance. When payments
not made in advance the price will be Seven
Dollars.
Address All communications TO
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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-04-18

srArrLI. April rs. 1850,

SEATTLE, April 10, l6eQ
To THE EDITOR: The committee in charge Of
the arrangements Of the late Jefferson Club ban
ouet are certainly under great obligations 10 the
historical knowledge" whether the commit
tee 10 90 placed under Obligations bscauss Of
the kind consideration Of the opposition press
for tn feelings. or because the opposition press
of Seattle has sufficient intelligence TO know
that IL 10 not absolutely necessary that the cele
bratiou Of On event should take place On the
exact date the event occurred, II mot exactly
certain, bat more likely the latter.
Tho eth Of July has frequently been cele-
brated on other days than the 9TH: Decoration
Day other than on the 3oth Of May, and there IL
now proposition before congress 70 hold the
Worlds fair in 1898 instead of 1872 The Ques
ton Of the banquet was not ssitated until after
the data OF Jeflerson's birthday anniversary had
passed. The fnt meeting called TO consider .
banquet was on saturday evening. April s. 20 IL
was certainly very kind Of the Joxrsal 10 inform
IA OF our error on the morning OF the Sd.
Now, the said committee "wers not under the
impression that this banquet was being held on
the anniversary Of Jefferson's birthday" They
knew better "All Of rs were not afraid that
the opposition press would get on to the mis-
take" and none of us tunless IL was the one In
terviewed in yesterdays JoarsaD ''lost any
sleep. thinking OF the probable expose" And
none Of rs "were in quandary'' when informs ed
by the editor Of the Journal of our error on the
Sd, for no meeting Wa held. no committee was
appointed until the evening Of the 5th. Ono
hundred people out OF 5000 il pretty low
estimate Of the inteliige nce Of eeattle's populs-
sion, isn't II? Especially when this estimate II
calculated on . basis Of our own knowledge Of
historical facts during the last ninety years. or
1880 yearS" MKNBxR ov COMMITTEE.
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The Oranes Judd Farmer. rublished as
Chicago, Ill. hes this 10 say about the crop
prospects for ths current year: I'VE are
neither prophet nor the san Of prophst,
bat judging from long observation and ex-
perisncs in the past, and from natural
laws. The probabilities are that the present
year VIII not b . favorable one TO the gen
erai crops Of this country. taken Is .
whole From this il drawn encouraes-
ment for the farmers who hare large un-
sold surplus. that they win Be able TO dis
pose Of il 1t greatly enhanced prices The
same paper predicts that the over-produc-
ton Of meat animals win soon cure itself
by causes now ct work. Common ami
mails win b less grown. and the present
surplus b bsing reduced. while for high
grade meats the increasing wealth Of the
country and the facilities for export viii
keep up and improve the demand
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sKArTLR. April II. 1900
To THE EDiro8-I zee BY your paper that there
IL some danger Of the city council granting unto
the Northern Pacific Railroad Company certain
rights-of-way along oar water front, and wish
TO say right here. being one OF the largest tax
payers for the coming yesr of this city. that,
should the council grant 90 the Northern Pacific
iot. night or title Of our valuable water front
their tale 10 told, their course 10 run. What
Appease the fend that trampied as In the dust
when we lacked power 10 help ourselvesf Whom
on our Bonded knees we asked simple justice
ana nothing more? Did they refuse Us justices
Ask the old-timers, who, should TO shoulder
with myself, hare fought the heartlesa, fhiev.
ing. degrading corporation, and find what
answer they win give.
BY heaven. were they 20 pay 81. ooo.1 900 for q
right OF any kind from the city Of Seattle, l. for
one. would not give II. We do net need them
now. We have won our fight. and why not reap
the benefits fhereofY And row, when they find
that seattle can do without them. but thst they
cannot do without Seattle. they come here
threatening NJ for fsyors- Great Godi lsreaics-
tag ~ for fayors
Tfmeo daaaos st d6-S fsncnses. I fear the
nends that have worked rs all sac harm that
they possibly can. even though they bring fair
promises. and II the city council admit me horse
into It's now fortified wsils. twin be death
blow % every councilman who tares vote In its
favoy. Vote against II, ny boys, and receive
the everlasting thanks Of many Of seassIe's hest
citizens, - well ~ those OF your humble and
obediens servant G. c. PHixsxy.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-04-18
OREGON AND WASHINGTON CITIES.

The i'm minenec of the census has
aroused interest as to the population OF the
more recently created states.
The II lensburg. WASH, Capital says:
80 far a. cities are concerned Portland in
Oregon. The great state has nothing else with
in her borders that can be considered more
than country towns Astoria rrobsbly more
nearly puts on city airs. being q seaport 20 wn,
bat the showing Oregon makes in cities ia .
poor one. few years ago II was popular be-
ieE that Portland was 10 be for all time queen OF
the Northwest but tie rapid rise and growth OF
the olties of Puget SQUAD, especially Seattle and
Tacoma. shows how ridiculous this idea was.
seattle will most certainly lead the Oregon
metropolis by long odds In population and com
reree In the next ave or eight years. while
Tscoma viii At least be her equal In the same
length OF tame. Spokane is also developing I'm
wonderful manner and viii be an interior city
larger than any ave in Oregon oatside Of Port
land
The Dslles, Or. Msuasasn<ey. comment
ING on the two states. says:
The comparison between the growth of the
same numter of eitkes In ureTnn and WssAfnr.
Con 10 very disparsging to the former This
state has only one large city, While neigh Dor
across the Columbia has three cities of nearly
the same slse. Portland. we believe claims S. >
esss salem. la.ao: Astoria. 100: The nalies
Aeo These are four OF the leading points In
Oregon, and Portland has five tines the pcpuss-
ton Of the one neare<t her ia reputation
In Warrington the leading cities are more
equal. IS for Instance Seattle nay have % esca
ranona sS.oo. spokane Falls 3Soue Ani Port
Townsend Izcoo TIE reason OF the gresier
difference IN the population al Oregon ard tAose
la Washington Is that the whole state has been
iaxea TO build the metropolis. while IN WASH
tnssor al haf nearly equal savant&xva Rus a
change has taken place. and we may e1rees q
more nearly egaal advancement; al tina whole
s&te
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csnsss - aksue ~ 40 Gsads h which
70 dsvu1ep vAest pEpduss5oa and gnard
aesfnse IL fscusrsnce a . contingency -
sh1satsnine. Ard tAsy sound and d.
vsaopsd thsm, and sssabliaAsd lines of
ehsap txsnsportasinn tAaEsto. and created.
= e vsss. . vast army 1t agricultural
laborsss whose services ars obtained q
what would b starvation wags Tor sgFi-
cultural workers in the United States.
And thus Il has come to pass that the
worlds prics for wheat has been brought
down to . figure which win scarcely pay to
ths American farmer The expense ~ IN
crrs in it, production And thus II has
come to pass thst il would b almost Inn
possible 10 overestimats the loss which
has hsen sntaiisd upon American farmers
IL would run away up into The tens Of
millions--as result Of the greedy avarice
Of thoes California capitalfsts-
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The Oregon Republicans have re-nomi-
mated ali their representatives in the pres
snt administTation Secretary Of State,
Superintendent OF Public Instruction and
State Printer-besides Mr.. Hermann. the
present representative in congress; and
have named exceptionally good men for
the govsrnoFship and state treasurership.
now held by Democrats. Thompson. the
nominee for governor, Is m especially
strong I'm personally. He Is banker Of
Portlaf.1 and has long been prominent
both In business and politics. He has
bsen mayor Of Portland two or three terms,
was governor Of Idaho for one
term and has served repeatedly
in the Oregon legislature. He
has always been attached 10 the Mitchell
wing Of the party. Mitchell viii come up
for reelection by the Legislature. which
meets next January. and al indications
are promising for him. The election viii
occur on the first Monday In June
The Democratic convention. which win
meet In . few days 1t Portland, will I'M
doubtedIy nominate Pennoyer. present in
cumbsnt. for the governorship, and X. A.
Miller Of Jackson county for congress.
Oregon has IN easy Republican majority
Of seven or eight thousand. but there has
been this year factional fight Of unusual
bitterness. and ii is believed that tho ma
jority viii be cut down by it The Demo
crats profess to have hopes for the re-elec-
ton OF Pennoyer. who is strong with the
labor and agricultural elements.
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IL Is seldom that any private enterprise
has worked injuries 30 widespread a. re-
suited from the attempt Of certain Cali
tornia capitalists. few years age. 20 "cor.
ner" the wheat crop OF the world. The
scheme was unparalleled In soulless selfish.
ness, and II It's failure had injured none bu.
iss projectors IL would have been q hsppv
contamination. But along with the ruin
of the guilty IL worked = permanent and
Grersrahie injury 10 ali OF the vheai-rrow.
ers Of the United States.
II viii Be remembered that tho so-callc.i
'honansa frm" Of California and their
wealthy ecnfreres. making base use Of
their vast accommodations 90 dssroll the
great mass OF their fellow men, secured
control Of all the visible supply OF wheat in
the chief earts Of the world. and stood
ready TO buy ell that might be offered, and
forthwith ran the price up TO extr.vAeaas
figures. which n ~as their purpose to swell
10 the highest ncteh that hunger would
compel the people 10 pay.
The situation Was alarming 10 all wheas
buying countries. bat especially 81 20 Eng
land. But instead Of folding their hands
aud humhay waiting 10 be rntAlessly rohh~d
Ne the orly alternative against starvation.
the English ~ once commenced q search
Of hidden nooks ana corners os
the world For pesssase stray
bots Of wheat tAst rnighs hare ESCAPED the
eyes Of our Western bandits. And shus by
htslss they drew nrca Australia, rnasA.
Africa and Soash Arnersea. enough 10
break thu market and force tAe lsasusss
rosss<rs 30 the wall.
Hat worse sfaH. the Ecgsssh And other
sosssgu whsas-huysaS nations BY common
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Al reports from Rhode Island. both from the
country and the city, agree in the testimony
that the workings Of the system we're perfect
and satisfacsory. Besides, this evidence b O.
sufficient force to close the debate in favor Of
open nominations, . single ofhciai ballot and
the secret polling room. And II ID also Of the
highess interest to Maryianders, in view Of the
fact that similar plan OF voting wiz 60 into
edect here ct the next election
But il Is not necessary to lock 70 Rhode Island
alone for these gratifying resaltA On the pre-
vious day the Australian ballot was employed
successfully in Milwaukee and ST. Louis. From
none Of these places do we hear that lliferacy
WAS disfranchised that German or Norwegian
voters had the least difficulty in preparing their
ballots o. that the results Of the hallotiug were
left In doubt, unless IL be In Rhode Island, where
certain requirements regarding majoritiea have
TO Be fulfiled.
Its for the people OF Baltimore. then. to take
courage, and to have fall confidence that when
the day OF testing the new election machinery
comes il win Be found 70 answer Ill the require
ments Of IN honest vote and . fair count
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He-Wili you have some ice cream. Shell
don't care. He trelieved)-An right we won't
have any.-faie Record.
Amhiguous-Mefchant ito his clefkl-How
can You take your hat OF TO that man when
you know how he has cheated met Clerk
How can help taking my hat Of to any man
who can cheat you?-F7ieoende Bldtssr.
No Lack Of Distinguished Italian
You seem to haf mono tr.gands In America
as we hat In our country. Resident American
Host-Yca haven't had . chance TO see them
yet Wen 20 TO . meeting OF the city council
this evening IL you like Chicago 7ribane
Chicago Father--You say you love my daugh-
ter. kasiern suitor-Yes. sir: pasaionately.
Chicago Father-How do you stand on the
Worlds fair question: Eastern sairor-lf any
other city than Chicago had got II fell that II
would have been . national calamity. Chicago
Father-Take her.-P Philadelphia Ledger.
Motion Requiring No Second.-'T am the
speaker OF this house." said Jennie's para. In
no uncertain tones. and shall notify that
yonng man OF yours that when make . mo
ton 10 adjourn Il doesn't require . second in
order TO 90 into effect The motion to adjourn
will be made al 10 O'Clock p m. sharp. "--Bossos
Herald
The Old Man Gets Funny--Mrs. Jason--Here's
q story about q man in Dakota selling his
daughter for COW. VIVA, do you think OF that
Nj Jason--oh, suppose IL vas al right II the
fellow couldn't foli the dluekeoc& bcsWeen q
woman and COW It's his own lookout MIRA
Jssou--If there's anything cesplse las IN old
fool thar tries TO be smart --0maha World
The Corn Questionable Ryter-rre been sat-
fering al day from bessiy corn on my foot /
believe it's about the worst thing . nan can
have. Morgan-I always think % . corn with q
rrcas deal of pleasure. DeRyter-The d. you
do Morgan--Yea. sir. ! do. II IL hain't been
for corRs my girls father would have kicked me
out of his house weeks aga-keorney Enter
price
willie ito older sisser)--ssay, Irene. yoa get
me q ccoky on TIE sly. or III give you dead
away" Older sssser-stwhst do you mean,
wilisf" DO you spose don't know M. Han
ktnsou was here last nlghsg' ''well. what of
stss what of II. Sothin'. only put . hunk
of gun, on that extra cha!, in the rarier before
=. came aud irs still there this morning. That's
alL"-cAioaso TrissaG
Henderson says young women are sxfuIiy
scsschy creatures aud this in bow he rruves IL:
They were getting up some amateur theatytcals,
aat when Fenderson told the girls that they
rauss les down their hair. according n stage d.
gecsions, they al declared they'd have noshing
more 10 do with is-aii except one. . girl who
without hesitation shock cut her tressss which
reached almost to the floor. And do you
know" Fenderson says. "sn the ress Of EN- de-
clared she was brassn- faced hing. Icans an
dersssnd II now. By Jove 49, Bossos Transcript