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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-02-28
Troubles In Every Station,

Especial to the PREss.1
WASHINGTON, February 27.-"Some days
feel as If l should like to resign and go
home," said prominent New England Con-
gresham the other day. To-day l have
been beset by throng of men, all of them
wanting favors and no one of them asking
anything that public man with any con-
science could consent to help them to. For
instance, have just gotten rid of fellow
who was 20 years ago civil officer of the
United States in foreign port. While there
he was enabled to so act as to lead to an i'm
portant military advantage for our govern
ment. He undoubtedly did well what he
had to de and deserved we'll Of his country;
but he was neither naval nor an army Of
ficer. But now he comes up here 20 years
afterward and wants Congress to enact that
he was an officer at that date with certain
rank. He wants this rank in order that he
may be enabled to join certain patriotic
order and wear its badge. OF course Con-
gress cannot grant such a request. 1t
would be equal to the Chinese plan of en-
nobling the ancestors of men who have
served their country well. But this is
sample OF the outrageous demands that are
made upon us. And if we are not ready to
fall in with every such thing they think we
are indifferent or stuck-up. Some days |
get thoroughly tired of being a Co ngress
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-02-28
THEY USED STARVATION AS A WEAPON.
Three Hunger Strikes Resorted to In
the Kara Prison.
The Surgeon Declared Madame sah-
Ida Too III To Be FIogged,
sut the Brutal Sentence Was Bru-
tally Carried Out.

LONDON, February 27.-Further partIcu-
lars Of the Kara outrage have been received.
The third hunger strike among the prisoners
was to obtain the removal OF Masakof. who
had ordered lady dragged from her bed In
her nightdress, stripped and then subjected
to the coarsest insults. The first strike last
ed IS days and ended in Masakoff's tender
ing his resignation, which Governor Karf
declined to accept. The second strike lasted
eight days. Masakoff asserted he had been
ordered to another prison. When
this was discovered to be lie, third
strike began and lasted % days. The prison
surgeon declared Nine. Sahida too Ill to be
fogged. Her heart was weak, and ne ex-
pressed the opinion that to further carry out
the sentence would be illegal. 5hamatine.
the chief director Of prisons, upon learning
the surgeons decision, telegraphed laconic
message to execute the sentence without the
surgeons presence. Superintendent VIII
hesitated. The official who figured In the
first named incident performed the logging.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-02-28
QUORUM WAS COUNTED.
Democrats Refrain from Voting on q
Contested Election Case.

WASHINGTON. February 27.-In the House
today, Immediately after the reading and ap-
proval of the journal, Mr.. Rowell Of Illinois.
called up the contested election case of At
kinson against Pendleton. aud the floor was
accorded to the contestee, Mr. Pendleton.
After Edebate the minority resolution de-
claring Pendeton entitled to the seat, was
defeated, 142 to 159, strict party VOTE
The vote then recurred on the maiori tv
resolution seating Atkinson. The Demo.
Gratis refrained from voting, their object he
ing to have the contestant seated nv less
than quorum, so that the Question Of the
right of the Speaker to count a Quorum NAV
be taken before the courts. The vote re-
sulted--yeas, 1852; nays, none-the Speaker
counting quorum.
MIR. O'Ferrall of Virginia. raised the mint
of no quorum, but the Speaker Ignored him
and the newly elected member anneared at
the bar of the House and took the oath of
office, amid applause ON the Rennhlican side
Mr.. Mckinley of Ohio, from the COMMITTEES
on rules, reported resolution making a
special order for March and 5 for hills re-
ported from the committee on public huiid-
ings and grounds. This was adopted. The
House proceeded, in committee Of the whoie
TO the consideration of the urgent deficien cv
bill, and after some discussion. at o;ciock
adjourned without action.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-02-28
GEN ERAL NEWS.

April will be Fast Day in Massachusetts,.
In the billiard tournament yesterday Ives
defeated Heiser, 500 to 199.
Il is reported that an English syndicate
will buy out the whiskey trust.
II. Z. Boynton, shoe dealer, Boston, has
assigned, with liabilities Of $4,000.
Thomas OBrien. murderer of Bette Shea,
was hanged at Lexington, KY, yesterday.
II The Boston Record asserts that the dam at
Whltman's Pond, In East Weymouth, Mass,
Is unsafe, endangering 200 people.
The United States steamer Enterprise.
having on board the body Of the late Minis
ter Pendleton, has arrived at New York.
The towns of Ingalls, and Cimarron, Kan
sas, are up in arms on question OF issuing
bonds for a sugar mill, each city claiming
the right to purchase bonds. hght occur,
red Wednesday, and two men were wounded
An outbreak is expected at any time.
The Louisiana lottery having been defeat
ed in North Dakota, an attempt is 10 De
made to establish the scheme In Nevada.
The chances Of success are said to be good,
MS the state is in need Of money, and many
Legislators will back the project.
Governor Boies, the newly elected Demo-
crat in Iowa, was inaugurated yesterday, In
his address. he said regarding prohibition
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-02-28
THEY TALKED OF COLBY.
Alumni of Boston and Vicinity Praise
Their University.

BOSTON, February 27.-The ninth annual
banquet and reunion of the Colby University
Alumni of Boston and Vicinity took place at
the Hotel Vendome tonight, with 60 in at
tendance. Larkin Dunton. '55, master of
the girls high school, Boston, presided. In
Introducing, as the first speaker, the Rev.
Albion W. Small, president of the Universi-
ty, he characterized him as the best presi-
dent the institution had ever had. President
Small made an excellent speech. He said
matters at the University were quiet and
peaceful. The faculty were working to-
gether and the students were more careful
than ever to obey the rules. He believed
co-education was a success at Colby but
thought there should be a change in some
respects In the status of the young ladies.
He favored their education in separate
college with the same Instructors and the
same facilities as afforded the young men.
Colby, he declared, was a fine foundation
for a great university.
Among other speakers were Forrest Good
win, ,S7, of Maine; A. FL. Kelley, East Bos-
ton; l.. G. Cornish, Augusta; +. S. Hesel-
tine, 63: Professor Shailer Mathews, 'S4,
and w. E. Perry, 49, Some of the speakers
approved the plan to endow chair of peda-
gogy and suggested Professor Dunton as one
eminently fitted to fill the chair. Increase in
the salaries of professors and teachers was
urged. The following officers of the asso-
ciation were chosen:
President-Rey. w. 7. Chase, d. D.. Boston.
Vice PresideDt-W. E. Perry, BrocKton.
Secretary-HeHry Dunnng, Chelsea.
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Testing the Levees.

MEMPHIS. February 27.-A special to the
Appeal from Torrance, Miss, says that at 5
o'clock yesterday afternoon a heavy wind
and rain storm struck that place, doing an
immense amount of damage. Barns were
still falling and the streets are flooded. The
unusual rainfall over the entire water shed
of the Mississippi and Ohio rivers and their
tributaries since Saturday last portends evil
to the low land country protected by levees
in the Yszoo delta and Tennessee basins.
Along the Yazoo it stated the leyees will
stand against three feet additional rise. 1t
is probable their strength will be tested be-
fore the f1ood naesos
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-02-28
THE COUNTRY UNDER WATER.
Runaway Rivers Cover the L and and
Play the Mischief Generally.

LOUISVILLE, KY, February N.-The
Ohio river has reached the flood stage. The
elevated road station on the city front is cut
off, A number of families in the districts
submerged in 1888 have moved out. There
is little fear of such deluge The river is
still rising about an inch an hour. The Ohio
and Mississippi railroad between here and
Cincinnati is closed.
G. A. Worster, who has just returned
from marlborough and intermediate points
says the Cumberland is higher than it has
ever been. The runaway waters have crea-
ted havoc all along. There have been
landslides, and great trees and immense
bodies of earth have tumbled away. In
places. big tracts Of country are submerged.
At Dillon's Switch, below Livingston, moth
ing but the top of an extensive saw mill can
be seen above water. At Middleborough.
the electric light plant is useless. The streets
are submerged and the canal is ought Of
sight The floods have crippled the rail-
ways considerably. News from the noun
tain section is that the landslides and wash
outs are numerous.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-02-28
a Won derfuI City.

The success of Middlesborough has at
tracted to it the eyes of all the financial
world, and the coming spring will witness
continuance and augmentation of the pres
ent activity without parallel in the whole
history of town building in America.
A very strong future Of the prosperity of
the City of Middlesborough is eyinced by the
fact that seven banks have been established
there and are now doing business with
combined capital of $1,sOO,OOOOO. 1t is
stated the deposits average daily $500 900.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-02-28
Isaac sawteIie's Moveme rents.

BOSTON, February 27.-A special to the
Herald from Alfred, Me-, says that Christie
pher Hussey and Mr.. Jacobs. who live near
the widest part of what is known as the
"Joe Bung" woods, claim to have seen sor-
rel horse and top carriage on the roads near
their residences on the day prior to the Saw
te.le tragedy. This is Is or IS miles from
Rochester. 1t would seem that Isaac drove
over what is called the old road, coming out
by the Portland & Rochester station, which
stands but a few rods from the woods. On
the day following the murder. when Isaac
took the Portland train at Rochester, man
train at Springvale, carrying canvas valise.
He took the road to the "Joe Bung" woods.
He was seen by Cyrus Ridley. The theory
is advanced that he spent over four hours at
the Springvale station and there disposed OF
of Hiram's head.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-02-28
DEPEW'S SCHEME.
A Permanent Fair To Be Held In
the American Metropolis.

NEW YORK, February 27.-Chauncey M.
Depew's suggestion that New York should
pull herself together and go in for perman-
ent worlds fair, such as is held in London,
has made hit. 1t was one of the principal
topics of conversation in all public resorts
yesterday, and met with universal favor,
though there were many who thought II best
to wait until the probable cost could be care
fully considered before taking any active
steps or even expressing a positive opinion.
Mr.. Depew's plan, as outlined briefly in yes
terday's papers, Is to amend the Worlds fair
bill passed at Albany so as to permit
New York city to appropriate ten millions
for the completion OF certain pnblic build
tion of other buildings for exhibition pur-
poses. He would have the same incorpora-
tors as are named in the present bill, and let
the exhibition company be private corpora
81 would suggest" said he, "that in addi-
tion to completing the Art Museum and the
Museum Of Natural History we erect an inn
mense building or buildings in Morningside
Park, about where the orphan asylum now
is. Iu this building there could from time to
time be organized. either with or without aid
from the government, displays of specialties
OF various kinds. Such displays would form
a nucleus around which other displays
would naturally gather An illustration of
the 'healtheries' exhibition. There were
collected specimens of every sanitary ap-
pliance that the rapacity of the
plumber, the science of the physician and
the ingenuity Of the inventor could devise.
Presently dry goods dealers, manufacturers
of all kinds and members of all trades hired
the adjacent booths for advertising purposes
and put in individual displays. Thus was
collected an enormous exhibition rivaling
any the world has ever seen, and proving Of
incalcuable benefit to tradespeople by bring
ing them in direct contact with the large
number of sightseers who are attracted to
such an exhibition.
'New York can do the same thing, and the
times are ripe for it. The cost of such an
enterprise need not be more than $1,000, 900,
and we are already pledged to pay great
part of that by completing the Museum of
Art and Natural History. This need not in
terfere with Chicago's fair If she has one, as
our display would be purely domestic and
local, while she hopes to make hers interna-
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-02-28
PORTLAND MAINE FRD 1890

is considered superior device, put at the
disposal of the whole trade.
The wire nail men decided to push their
mills to the utmost capacity.
The manufacturers of structural shapes
decided to prepare their plants to meet any
demand that may be made upon them for
the worlds fair buildings.
Upon the proposed reduction of the tariff
on steel rails, there was an animated discus
sion. The consensus of opinion was that
while reduction to $15, or even S13, might
not injure trade now, when English manu-
facturers were busy supplying other nations,
still, with the slightest failure of her trade,
rails into America at such figures as TO
knock the bottom clean out of the home mar
ket.
AS to the slump in pig iron. it was given
out that the indications were that it would
be OF short duration. There was every
promise Of an unprecedentedly good year in
every branch of the iron trade.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-02-28
GUARDING THE HOLY OF HOLES.
The Senate Investigating IReports of
its Executive Proceedings.

WASHINGTON, February 27.-The Dolph
investigating committee today continued its
inquiry into the methods by which the pro-
ceedings of executive sessions of the Senate
became public. Jules Guthridge, of the
New York Herald, A. ]. Halford, OF the
Associated Press, George Grantham Balm. Of
the United Press, M. G.. Seckendorf, of the
New York Tribune, and Frank A. Depuy, Of
the New York Times, testified that they lad
written reports of the proceedings of the
executive sessions of the Senate on the 18th
and 18th instants, at which the nomination
of Gen. Morgan was confirmed, and the
British extradition treaty ratified. When
asked to give their sources of information
they declined upon the ground that it would
be gross bt trayal of confidence. Messrs.
Seckendorf and Depuy were asked if they
declined to answer for fear of subjecting
themselves to criminal prosecution, aud
promptly replied in the negative. Mr.. De-
puy stated that in all his experience he had
never known of an instance where proceed
ings in executive session were divulged by
an employe of the Senate, or newspaper
man had asked an employe for such infor-
nation. The committee will continue the
inquiry tomorrow.
General Morgan, Indian Commissioner,
y
was asked If he could explain the item pub
lished February 13th stating that he had re-
ceived five-minute bulletins of the progress
OF the consideration of his case in executive
session. He said he did not receive any bull
lstins, but learned of his confirmation be-
fore leaving the Capitol.
Under the new rule, put into effect today,
when the Senate went into executive session
the press lobby in the rear of the press gal
lery, in which are located the Capitol offices
of ha taI
as we'll as the committee rooms on the gal
lery floor, was cleared, and strict
watch kept over them until the Senate doors
opened again. The door leading into the
document room from the corridor 20 feet
away from the Senate walls was securely
might succeed in eyading the Gordon of
guards at the bottom of the stairs. The
doorkeepers were required to move their
chairs and persons further away from the
have been allowed to stay within six feet Of
the doors. Now they mast move to the min
imum distance of 10 feet. This rule in sew
eral instances pushed the doorkeepers into
committee rooms on the opposite side Of the
corridors.
The executive session this afternoon was
devoted to confirming nominations and re-
ports from committees. A favorable report
was made by the commerce committee upon
the nomination of III. G. Yarmouth, to be
collector at New Orleans. These nomina-
tl0ns were confirmed:
To be Chief Justice OF the Supreme Court of
New Mexieo-James 0'Brlen of Minnesota.
To be Associate Justice of the Supreme Court
of Arizona--Joseph II. Kibbey.
To be United States District Judge of North
Dakota-Alfred ID. Thomas
To be Consuls-L. b. Stewart of Virginia at
san Juan, Porto Rico; John Fowler of Massachu-
Valparaiso; II. W. Andrews of Ohio at HankoW;
John ). Twells OF pennsylvania, at Naples.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-02-28
"wHo CLIMB OLD BLUE"
A. Jolly Company at the PrebIe House
Last Night.

The parlors OF the Preble House were
filled by very happy company last evening.
The occasion was the second annual meeting
and dinner of the Mount Blue Association,
which includes in its membership natives
and former residents Of. Franklin county.
Nearly seventy members were present, but
there are many more names on the rolls of
those who were detained at home by sickness
and various other causes.
The annual business meeting was held at
o'clock, when reports Of officers were pres
ented showing the association to be in a
flourishing condition. These officers were
elected:
President.-J. p. Stevens. ..
Vice Presidential. A. Blanchard, j. A. Linscott,
secretary Mrs. Geo. F. French.
Treasurer-W. II. Averill.
Executive Commirtee-T. A. .Josselyn,. John
RUSSELL G. E. Wheeler, Mrs. Oscar B. Brann,
Miss Lizzie III. Brown.
Quite number Of new members were ad-
mitted, and the following were elected honor
ary members: DIR. j. G. Tucker, New York
city; Mr.. Geo. e. Greenleaf and Mrs +. E.
Wheeler
After business came the annual dinner.
which was of the usual high order Of such
events maintained by Landlord Gibson. Mr..
Butler and bis well-trained corps Of walters
promptly served an excellent menu, after
grace had been said by Col. B. F Eastman.
The after dinner exercises consisted of
very pretty speech from the newly elected
president, at the conclusion Of which he in
troduced NJ. A. Blanchard, ESQ.,, as toast
master. Mr.. Blanchard gracefully accepted,
and announced these toasts:
The Ddy We Celebrate-May its pleasant REM
iniscences now and hereafter, recall the sub
stantial bounties of the land from which we are
emigrants.
Response by Col. ]. A. Smith. U. S. A.
The Ladies-without whose active sympathies
into sordidness ana misanthropy. "God bless
them one and all"
Response by Geo. F. French.
Our Honorary Members Whose association en-
liyens and brightens the lives of our members.
M ~ they long continue TO be the better halt the
Mount Blue Association, without which the other
half would prove to be but "hat, stale and un-
profitable"
Response by John Russell.
The Press-The sure accompaniment ofprogress,
morality and enlightened liberty; the forerunner
and interpreter OF the "good time coming"
Response by j. M. s. Hunter.
The company then repaired to the pariors,
where Miss Lizzie NJ. Brown sweetly sang
several selections. Col, j. A. Smith. U.S.A.'
read the following original poem, written
for the occasion by Mrs. Florence Goodrich
Varney of Windham, native of franklin
county:
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-02-28
l lit my brlmming eyes above
OB BtTuARY.
Mrs. chas. A. Jones.

In the death Of the beloved wife of Mr..
Chas. A. Jones which occurred yesterday at
her late home 547a Congress street large
circle Of friends mourn a great loss During
the past two years the deceased has been a
most patient sufferer, an ocean voyage last
summer proving vain attempt to regain her
health. She was widely known and the be-
reaved husband and daughter will have the
deep sympathy Of the community. Her kind
acts and unselfsh nature endeared her to the
hearts of all her friends,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-02-28
STILL IN GREAT DANGER,
But Doctors and Parents Hope for
Young Llncoln's Recovery.

LONDON. February 27.-Minister Lincoln
stated this afternoon that the DOCTORS say
his son surprised all about him by not only
surviving the night but by having sufficient
strength this morning to permit the tapping
operation to be performed, which CRAFTY re-
lieved the heart and lungs from effuslon.
The physicians pronounced this operation.
because Of the patients feeble condition, to
versed the hopeless condition Of the patient.
Additional measures were taken this after
noon to prevent the dangerous accumulation
OF pus, and another operation was performed
which afforded great relief to the patient. A
drain was inserted In the affecte part and
matter Is now flowing freely from It. Though
Master LlncC In Is still In great danger, the
physicians and parents are not without hope
Of his rpcOverV
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-02-28
MAY TAKE THIS CASE TO The COURTS.
A Chance for the Democrats to Test
the Recent Rulings,
And the Republicans Hope They viii
Improve the Opportunity.
the Senate Hauling; inquisItIve Re-
porters over the Goals.
Especial to the Press.l

WASHINGTON, February 27.-Mr. Carlisle
announced several days ago that on a favor
able opportunity the Democrats would, re-
fuse to vote, force the Speaker to count a
quorum and then appeal to the courts. They
now have the opportunity and must either
go ahead or back out. In the contested cleo
tion case of Atkinson vs.. Pendleton today,
the Democrats refased to vote on the resolu-
tion to seat Atkinson, and less than a quo
rum of Republicans being present Mr.. Reed
counted enough Democrats to make the quo
rum. The Republicans rather hope that
Pendleton will go to the courts. The Speak
er's victory is already tremendous one and
they are confident that the court cannot help
rendering a'verdict that will multiply that
victory by two.
Tuesday and Wednesday of Dext week
will be public building days in the House,
and Houlton and Bar Harb0r being near the
first of the list, are likely to have chance.