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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-02-01

How hIppoIyte Kept Order and
Made Friends In Hayti.

New YORK, January 31.-Advices from
Port au Prince, Hayti, Of the Goth, say:
The elections in Hayti are passing of quiet
ly, thanks to the precautions taken by the
government. Voting commenced on Janua-
ry 10th, and the c6mmunes are allowed until
the 25th, to get in their returns. During the
first few days, from the 10th to the 10th, all
the troops in Port au Prince were kept
under arms. Large bodies of soldiers
were stationed about the city, and at all inn
were placed ready to pour deadly fire on
any riotous mob that might threaten the
peace.
A mob in Port au Prince is serious thing.
1t means rapid development Of incendiary
fires 10 all quarters OF the city, and Q gener-
ers' houses. The steps taken by Hippolyte
completely Disconnected all who hoped to
create disturbance, and the strength and
energy he mas shown have drawn to his side
many well-t0-d0 merchants who stood
prepared to indorse any strong government.
The position OF the present government
with respect to the United States Is un-
doubtedly very difficult one. The deter
minatf0n TO form strong Feneh party to
oppose the influx OF American capital, and
the increase of American influence Is openly
and popularity ayowed. The granting OF a
subsidy to the Clyde line of steamers Is made
a pretext for accusing Hppolyte and Finnin
of desire to sacrifice Hsytian independence
whereas the truth Is that the benefits se-
cured to Hayti by the concession are bought
at low price, but the suspicious character
of these people causes them to look with
fear on any tie that draws them into closer
relations with the United States.
Mr.. Douglass, the United States minister
resident, commands great respect In Hayti,
but his presence Is continual reminder to
these people Of the struggle of races In the
states, and in so far 1t is considered injurious
to their interests.
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GEN ERAL N EW S.

District Attorney Fellows of New York
announced yesterday that he would not try
either Richmond or Kerr on the alleged
Broadway bribes.
Mr.. S. C. Chandler of Cambridge, an en-
lnent mathematician aud astronomer, has
Identified the comet discovered last July by
Mr.. Brooks as the famous Lexell's lost comet
Of ITO.
John j. O'Brien has been removed from
the Office of chief of the bureau of elections
In New York, the Democrats having broken
the deadlock which has existed in the board
OF police commissions for nearly three years.
during which time O'Brien held over.
The recent elections in Hayti passed off
quietly. Hypp0lite's soldiers and Gatling
guns preserved order. 1t is said that many
well to do people who have seen the need OF
strong government will hereafter support
HyppOlite.
Mrs. Mary Donahue of Philadelphia is at
once unfortunate and fortunate. She fell
some time ago and broke her neck, but the
spinal cord was not Injured, and the doctors
say that with an apparatus to keep her head
upright she may live many years.
The memorial recently introduced by Gen.
A. M. West, In the Mississippi House of
Representatives, asking repeal by Con-
gre,s Of the tn amendment was
nority report against the memorial was also
read. 1t was made special order for Feb.
14th.
A despatch from Lloyd's shipping agency
In London to the New York Maritime Ex-
change says an incoming vessel reports pas
sing the French line steamship La Norman
die in partly disabled condition. She had
2OO passengers. Her crew numbered 200
more.
The Republican voters of Franklin Falls,
n. H., have met in caucus and nominated
for postmaster +. Ii. Daniel, the present
Democratic incumbent. There was a Repub-
lican candidate, but Mr.. Daniel received
three-fOurths Of the votes and was according.
ly appointed by the President.
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Injured by Rolling Logs.
GATHERED At AUGUSTA.
Hearing on Taxes and Valuation
MadIson's Big Mil.

AUGUSTA, January 31.-The tax commiss-
ion gave hearing on the taxation of rail-
roads and telephones today. Hon. George
G. Yeaton appeared in the interest of the
Boston & Maine, contending that the pres
ent system has been in force for many years
and that it would be injurious to attempt
any radical change. The railroads pay their
full share OF the taxes and IL he would sug-
gest any change 1t would be to place the tax
on visible property instead OF on the re-
Clarence Hale. Esq, of Portland. in the in
terest of the New England Telephone Com
pany, said the company was barely living,
only. paying 3 per cent dividend, and 1t
tion. This is the only company doing busi-
ness in the state. He presented in detail the
property and expense of the company.
Preparations for building the big sulphide
pulp mill at Madison are In progress. Both
shores on the river from the upper fall to
one mile below have been purchased for $50
600. A twenty-one mill is to be built at the
upper falls at once, in the spring, on the site
OF the Weston saw mill, also a storage
house, 400 feet long
s. j. Walton, Esq.,, of Skowhegan, entered
petition in the Secretary Of States Depart
ment Friday, for a pardon of John II. Nc
Cone, in Auburn jail for breaking into the
Skowhegan liquor agency.
Herman Whipple Of Skowhegan was
before the valuation commission today. and
was examined in regard to the Coburn es-
tate. He says the timber lands which Mr..
C0burn owned have not been touched for
ten years and have appreciated In value fifty
per cent.
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PRISCILLA LET THEM OUT
But the Police Put Them Behind the
Bars Again.

v.aAIs. January 31.-0ne evening recent
ly the police locked up thee -es fellows named
Smith, Leighton and Boyle, and IRIS
ella Green'aw, for being intoxicated
men were put in the cells, and the Greenlaw
girl was left in the corridor. During the
night an axe and an iron bar was passed in
through the bars Of the back window and
Priscilla proceeded to break the locks on the
cells and let the men into the corridor. after
which a couple of bars on the back window
were moved and Leighton succeeded in get
ting out and Boyle was partially out OF the
window when the police rushed around the
building and pushed him back The police
then went into the building and kept watch
and after couple of hours Leighton re-
turned to find out what detained the other
prisoners. Finding everything quiet he
went around to the back window and looked
In and was about to speak to the other oris-
oners. when policeman caught him by the
collar and dragged him through the hole in
the bars which had afforded him means of
escape. They were arraigued before Judge
Rounds the next morning and the men were
sentenced to five months in Machais Jail,
and Priscilla Greenlaw was sentenced to the
Maine Industrial School for girls, at Halo
well. to remain during her minority.
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Cumberland Bar Association.

Last evening about thirty members Of the
Bar Association sat down to the annual din
ner in the small dining hall of the Falmouth
Hotel. As Is always the case at this house,
the dinner was excellent and well served.
Judge Webb, Of the United States District
Court Judge Haskell and. Judge Virgin OF
the Supreme Court, Judge Bonney Of the
Superior Court, and Judge Peabody Of the
Probate Court were the guests Of the asso-
ciation. After the dinner had been enjoyed
Judge Cleaves, as postmaster, informally
called up gentlemen who responded graceful
ly and wittily.
Prior to the dinner these officers were
elected:
Presidents. G. Strout.
Vice President-W l.. Putnam.
Executive COmmittee-H. b. Cleaves, G. L.
Bird, g. + Holmes, G. +. Libby, j. III. Fogg.
Secretary and Treasurer-H. X. Virgin.
:. Committee on Festiyities-R. Webb,S. O. Perry,
Il. Ii. Cobb.
These we're elected officers of the Green
leaf Law Library:
President-Chas. +. l. bby.
Trustees Nathan Cleaves, Geo. r. Holmes, II.
q. Peabody.
Secretary and Treasurer-B ID Verrin.
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THE BATTLE WILL RENEWED.
The Democrats In Council Of War
So Decide.
Much Trouble In the Campfire
Course Of the Last Three DAYS
criticized-Leaders Will Prepare an
ApoIogy-RandaIl Says ''StIck to
Your Guns"

WASHINGTON, January 30.-The Demo-
cratic Representa;ive rallied in force tonight
in caucus to consult over the result of the
Speakers rulings, supported and confirmed
by the Republican representatives, and de.
wise ways and means to preserve such power
and influence as should be exercised by the
minority. Mr.. Holman presided and about
120 members were present. Mr. Rogers of
Arkansas stated that he had heard Repre-
sentative Payne of New York say that Mr.
Carlisle was responsible for the delay in the
presen tation of the rules, and that they
would have been before the House 10 days
ago II he had done his duty.
Mr.. carlisle made vigorous denial. He
said there had been only three ameet-
ings Of the committee on rules and
there had been no meeting in the COM
mittee room. He had never received
notice in writing of a meeting of the commit
He had been sent for by the Speaker, and he
had met him and Messrs Mckinley and
Cannon at the Speakers request He had
been sent for to attend two other meetings
at the Speakers request, lasting about &c
minutes each. He had promptly attended
A letter was presented to the caucus from
Representative Randall. 1t advised the
Democrats to stay in the House, stand by
their guns and use every effort to stop all
business in the House until a set of rules
was adopted. Some of the members were
bitter in denunciation of the proceedings Of
the last three days. Conservative counsels
prevailed, and it was felt that the party had
better follow the leadership of Messrs Car
Isle, Crisp and Mills. No one could suggest
any new obstructive tactics that
promised well. The general opinion was to
the effect that the programme followed the
last three days should be continued in force,
and that parliamentary moves to obstruct
the Republicans in their designs should
be made. The reading of the Journal in full
is to be insisted upon. 1t is expected to con-
sumo an hour each day. The yeas and nays
will be demanded at every step and appeals
taken from all rulings regarded as arbitrary
and unjust by the minority. No formal res
olutlon to do this was adopted, however.
Mr.. Carlisle, with the aid of the other lead
ers. will draw up an address to the coun-
try, to be published in justification Of the
course OF the minority. During the speech
making the subject of securing the interven-
tion of the Supreme Court to attempt the
establish of the illegal nature of the Repub-
lican proceedings was broached but no ac-
tion taken.
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A LOOK INTO THE STATES STRONG BOX
Figures from the Annual Report Of
Treasurer BeaI.
Examining Committee Find Affairs
In Excellent Shape.
Names Financial Condition a Mat
ter for CongratuIation.
Especial TO the Press.l

AUGUSTA, January 31.-The committee
having in charge the examination Of State
Treasurer Beal's accounts, have completed
their labors and report as follows:
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PELL SLEPT IN JAIL LAST NIGHT,
ana President claassen Was
Watched by Deputy MarsnaIs.
off'cers Reported To Be Looking AZ
ter Cashier Van zandt.
Yesterdays Developments In the
Gotham Bank wrecking Scheme.

NEW YORK, January 3l.-All day It was
expected that President Talman would cali
at the Equitable bank and furnish the S5O.-
900 necessary to resume business, but he did
not appear and the doors remained closed.
A great many depositors called at the bank
during the afternoon and were told that bus
iness would be resumed In few days. The
affairs OF the institution were all right, and
1t was only closed because Of the examina-
tion in progress. The examiners worked all
day at the Lenox Hill bank. They had net
made statement at a late hour. Late in
the afternoon, the remaining securities of
the Sixth National bank were carried TO
safe deposit vault, by order of Examiner
Hepburn. During the afternoon the bank
was besieged by depositors, anxious about
their money. All were told that their funds
were safe.
George II. Pell was unable to secure satis-
factory bail, and was taken to Ludlow street
jail. Peter j. Claassen was arrested tonight.
de nad been arranging to get bail and ex-
pected 70 surrender himself tomorrow morn
Ing. When the prisoner was arraigned, Uni
ted States Commissioner Shields and Mar
shall Jacobus agleed to spare him the humil-
latiOn OF spending the night In jail. They
suggested that he should go to the Astor
House, where Re could remain In the custody
OF deputy marshals.
Morris IL lOdhart. attorney for the Lenox
Hill Bank, as well as a director, called upon
State Superintendent of Banks Preston this
afternoon and asked him IL Cashier Van
Zandt was criLinally liable for the certifca-
tion OF the two cheeks for $4,000 each held
BY the sixth National Bank. Mr.. Preston
told the LAWYER that he was unable 10 answer
tine question Just at present
1t was rumored that CashierV an Zandt was
being watched by the police. and it was
thought would be arrested as soon as the
statement now being prepared was ready.
Examiner Hepburn. when seen at the
Sixth National Bank az noon, said
the bank would not lose more than
S750,000, aLd of this amount
100000 was represented by bonds and se-
curit:es which had been already sold, ana
the other s350,OO0 represented checks which
are held against the Equitable and LenOx
Hill banks. So far as could be learned today
none OF the downtown banks are affected by
the trouble In the suspended banks. In reply
20 inquiries made at the Clearing House.
Manager Camp and his assistants gave the
assurance that the worst had been made
known, and there need be no fear of further
disaster growing out Of the novel method OF
robbing bank which has been exposed by~
the government examiner at the Sixth Ma
tiOnaI
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Engineer crouch Killed.

LANCASTER, N. H., January 31.-On the
Kilkenney Lumber Company's railroad, six
miles east of Lancaster this forenoon, train
with IL lengths of timber, coming from Kill
kenney, broke apart on steep grade The
engineer endeavOred to keep out of the way
of the rear section. When rounding curve,
hank with great velocity and b9ryins the
engineer and brakeman in the debris. The
fireman saved himself by Jumping. The en-
gineer l.. E. Crouch of Haverhill was killed
His body was fearfully burned by escaping
steam. The fireman, Will Balch, and the
brakeman, George Gonya, we're badly
burned. The engine is total wreck. Sew
eral cars were smashed and the track torn
up for several rods No one appears at
fault, except that an old engine was given
Crouch in place of his regular machine which
was in the shop for repairs, and that the
ruad was in bad condition.
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Married Only In Fun.

NEW YORK, January 31.-According 10 a
despatch from Hamilton, OFT, steps have
oeen taSec there TO annul the M
a. Percy Walker and Miss Emily
MI. Walker lives at 105 st. Felix ST.
brooklyn, and Is a clerk In the officelof "a.
Jewell Milling Company. When seen last
night he admitted that such proceedings had
Deen begun and that papers In the case had
been served npOn him. He said: "It Is
true that one evening In Dundas, In 1884.
Miss Herald and | were married In fun be-
tween TWO acts OF an amateur thea trical per-
formance In which we both took part. No
one attached any Importance TO the matter.
Miss Herald was, in fact, engaged at the
time. We have never lived together for a
day. think 1t was the very day after the
occurrence that left the city, and i have
never seen the young lady since. As Miss
Herald Is soon to be married, / suppose It
was thought best to have the matter dis
posed OF, especially on account OF the pub
lieation IN the Hamilton paper. When the
case reaches the Senate there Is no doubt
that Miss Herald's pettitoJ will be grant,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-02-01

G. Smith was chosen superintendent. The
following is list Of the officers:
IT.. Ella +. Moore.
V.T.-Frank l.. Batehelder.
Chaplain-Mina Getebell.
Recording Secretary-Blanche Bradftr rd.
Assistant Secretary-Grace Nash.
+. S-Harold r. Yose.
Treasurer-Florence Bradford.
Marshal Eddie Austin.
Assistant Marshai-Anne j. Taylor.
Guard Florence Bucknam.
Sentinel-George Gardner.
T.. .T.-Payson A. Austin.
They will meet In Good Templars Hall.
At the regular meeting OF Maple Lodge,
Deering, the following were elected as OFF,
GERS for the ensuing quarter:
c. Twin Spiller.
WINS. DIR. Hamilton.
Chaplain-E. w. Knight.
SecretaTy-C. s. Knight.
Marshal-Hattie Spiller.
+. S.-Mrs. Lizzie Milliken.
Treasurer-Wlllie Knight
Guard-J Belyer.
Sentnel-H. Boulter.
superintendent Juvenile Temple-Mrs. Z. w.
KNIGHT
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The PACIFIC ROADS.
Measures for the Settlement of Their
Debts to Uncle Sam.

WASHINGTON, January 31-The Senate
select committee on Pacific railroads met
this morning and received the report'Qf Sen
ator Davis upon bill to further extend the
time for the payment OF. the debt due the
United States by the Canadian Pacific Rail-
way. The report was read and discussed.
but no conclusion was reached, when the
committee adjourned to meet again next Fri
day. Ii is expected that at that meeting bills
with regard to both the Union and Central
Pacific roads will be finally agreed upon. The
committee has already decided to report the
Union Pacific bill drafted by Senator Frye,
but 1t will not be given out for publication
until the Central Pacific bill is passed upon,
The Union Pacific bill extends for 80 years
the time within which the government
debt must be paid, and fixes the rate of in
terest at per cent. The senators will not
state what time extension or interest will
be made In the case of the Central Pacific,
Dut lt is understood that the
road will be given about twice the time al
lowed the Union Pacific, and that lower
rate Of interest will also be required. In the
case OF both roads the committee will insist
that all the property the roads have, wheth-
er covered or not by the existing lien of the
government, shall be made liable for the in
debtedness due the United States. Under
this arrangement the government will secure
mortgage upon the various branch lines
owned by the UniJn Pacific, and built with
out government aid. 1t has always been in
Sisted by the railroads that the main lines
would be worthless as money earners with
out these feeders" and it is asserted that
these latter will greatly increase the govern
ments security.
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New Hampshire Veterans.

,MANCHEsTER, N. f., January 31.-The
leiiowlng officers were elected at the session
ot the Grand Army of the Republic today:
~ pHepaafIment y pa n1 Commander-Col. Thomas Cogs-
PO tsmuuih ~ 49,
Junior. Junior viee Ice Commander-E. r. Huse, Edheld.
Mhanistn meu,Ea DiTfeSeorIh 3. Prescott. Nashua.
Delegate at Large-Col. David r, Pierce. Great
Falls. ''-es' "-s"'
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Good Templars.

Though the grip has interfered very
much with the carrying forward of tine work
OF the order during the past few weeks. still
1t has been pushed. Mrs. j. X. Pollard,
grand vice templar, was doing a grand work
In Piscataquis county but had to surrender
to the prevailing disease and leave the field
and return home. The grand chief templar.
J. Il. Hamilton, remained in the field until
early In January, and has been visiting
among the lodges in Penobscot county.
s. W. Woodbury., state deputy, surerln-
tendent of Juvenile temples, has eeen active
in the work among the children. Friday,
December 20, he instituted a fne temple oi
81 charter members In Machias. Four mem.
bers Of the Good Templars lodge also Joined
the temple as honorary members. Mis-. N.
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TO present this proposition to the Speaker
and the country, so 1t may be understood Won
are pursuing further that course you seem
to have entered upon. of disregarding ali
customs, practices and and parliamentary
Mr DalZell proceeded to speak in favor ~
the claims Of Mr. Smith to his seat. The
disorder was so great he was Obliged In dis
continue, and finally to appeal for a quiet
hearing.
Mr.. Allen Of Mis'sisslppi-.".Appeals are
The disorder continued until Mr Crisp
rose. and addressing his Democratic col
leagues, said the election case had been tax
en- up against their protest. but it was up
and they should give 1t a quiet hearing SO
planse. This advice was acted upon and
Mr.. Dalzell continued his argument, at tina
conclusion of which, the House at 4.3O ad-
iourned.
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THROWN INTO THE SNOW.
Engineer and Fireman Suddenly
Leave tho ST. John Train.

BANGOR, January 3l.-The passenger
train from st. John due in Bangor at 40
p. M, when five miles east of Mattawam-
keag. met with an accident. The side bar Of
the locomotive broke. knocking off the cab
in which were engineer John Poole and
fireman John Sullivan. They fell In snow
bank and were uninjured except bruises.
The train went a few lengths aud tnen
stopped Another locomotive was procured
and the train brought to this city three
hours late. The western Pullman which
leaves at 745 waited for the train.
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The following are the United States Signal
Service observations for yesterday, Janu-
ary 81. taken at D. M, 10Th meridian time
the observations for each station being given
in this order: Temperature, direction of the
wind, state of the weather:
Boston, So, ,SW, cloudy; New York. 440, S
cloudy; Philadelphia, 440, SW, cloudy
Washington, 500, S. cloudy; Albany, $50
Sc, cloudy; Buffalo. $50, W, cloudy: Cleve
land. 44o, NV, partly cloudy; DDeutroit, 4O0
ST. Paul, 6. NV, cloudless; Duluth, A; SW
cloudless; St Vincent.-12o, Sc. cloudless
Bismarck. Loo, e, cloudless; Jacksonville
5So, e, cloudless.
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NOT AFRAID OF DETECTIVES,
The Fugitive sllcott Talks With a Re-
porter In Canada.

NEW YORK, January 3i.-The herald cor
respondent at Terrebonne, Canada, states
that last Wednesday he met Sllcott. the alb
sconding cashier Of the sergeant-at arms of
the United States House OF Representatives
while the latter was about to enter the
house of NJ. Thebault and his daughter
Louise. who reside 26 miles from Montreal.
In an interview with the reporter, Silcott
said the charges Of forgeries on his part
were groundess. When he left Washington
for New York, he had not the rem0test idca
OF leaving the United States. He says his
losses at the races were heavy, and 1t was TO
keep up aud be Hail fellog and well met
with some members Of Congress who are
now running him down that he iirst went to
the races. lie Cursed the races aud regret
Ted Vat he ever went near them. He said
The unsaVory-,st stories about Miss Tis4xsS.,ss
are false. She had n5fning % do with 5is
DOWNFALL. He said he was going 10 Leave
the place next day. but would not tell his
destination. He does not care for All the de-.
teetiyes In the United States and Canada
Tor the best legal advice In Canada has as,
sured him that he has committed no offence
Tor which he could be extradited
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Dismissed a Great suit.

MONTREAL, January 3i.-In the great tel
egraph suit pending Lere for some months,
suit on the ground that the Canadian Pacific
railroad should have been first sued for tres
pass. The Montreal Telegraph Company
might have been called upon to protect the
Great Northwestern Company in that pro-
ceeding. Each company pays its own costs.
The judge did not express an opinion as to
the merits of the case. The case will be ap
pealed by the Great Northwestern Company
which, in view OF the judgment, will cease
paying rental until the question is decided
on appeal