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The Portland daily press., 1892-01-25
rate capacity have subscribed to the
stock, and have, in many instances,
Loaned Their Credit.

Extensively Loaned Their Credit.
During the past session of the legisla-
ture, even counties were, by law OF the
state, permitted to loan their credit to
promote important railroad enterprises.
Would people invest in these enter
prises OF favor such investments, II they
had reason to believe that the right to fix
and regulate rates for transportation,
wilhin reasonable limits, was to be taken
from them by the state, and entrusted to
some commission endowed with power
to take charge of the whole matter OF
rates, and, perhaps without regard to
the capabilities, wants and interests of
the territory to be supplied with railroad
service, OF the amount expended III cou-
structing and maintaining these roads,
to fix such rates upon the value, as esti
mated by such commission or board of
commissioners, or upon some other arbi-
trary rule? Surely no private capitalists
would have supplied the necessary
money to establish and maintain lines of
railroad that have been built in the past;
nor would they now furnish it to pro-
mote the two important enterprises
hereinafter mentioned, that the people
Ill ulllo CUctuC uOW IuOoU NCDllC, IL ollCy DO-
ieve such a policy was to be inaugerated
in the future.
The right to interfere with, and to
regulate the tariff rates of common car
riers, who have unusual powers conferred
upon them by the state, cannot be ex-
pected to be relinquished, but the con-
stant agitation and interference, without
adequate cause, we believe has a tenden-
cy to embarrass the the operation of rail
roads, and frighten capitalists from
seeking investment in railroad improve
ments and building in the state, thereby
hindering and retarding the prosperity
of the business interests of our people.
Other Matters.
The report in addition, refers to the
valuable statistics relating to bridges,
viaducts, culverts, etc., collected by
means of blanks sent out by the Board.
1t refers to the improvement made in
railroad stations and points out the need
of greater care in the ventilation and
cleaning of passenger cars.
Out of the $500, ,646 passengers carried
ON steam railroads, in Maine, only one
was killed and only five injured; and out
of 5, lis, 1858 passengers carried on electric
and other street railroads, only one pas
senger is reported as injured.
Under the head of trespassers the re-
port states that nine persons were killed
and four injured. Two trainmen were
killed by falling from trains; one in
collision, and three from other causes.
Three employees, other than trainmen,
were killed. There were four deaths of
those not passengers or employees besides
those mentioned as trespassers. Of these
four, two were killed at highway cross
ings. The total of the accidents to life
and limb during the year is % killed and
% injured.
The Portland daily press., 1892-01-25
A Caribou MANS Invention.

CARIBOU, January 23.-A man in Carl
bou, Aroostook county, claims that he
has discovered an electrical power in the
earth, by means of which he is able, us
ing electrical instruments which have
been invented by himself, to transmit
sounds to any distance This is done
simply by connecting wires with the earth
at different points and making use of the
positive and negative electrical currents
in the earth.
If this system eau be properly utilized
and developed, it will do away with the
use of all batteries. The Caribou man
has his system working over a distance
of about a mile in successful operation.
The Portland daily press., 1892-01-25
watery1iet Gets Orders.
RAISING A NEW POINT.
Right of United States Ohicers to Track
Canadian smugglers.

MONTREAL, January 23.-United States
Custom Inspector E. B. Twohey, Special
Treasury Agent Converse Smith and
Nicholas Surrensky, who were arrested
last night at the instance of J. J. Millery,
a merchant tailor of this city on charge
of conspiracy, appeared in the police
court this morning and were remanded
until Monday being released on their
personal recognizance. The affair ap-
pears in the light of a dodge on the part
of Millery, who has already been arrested
for smuggling goods. Millery has been
in Europe since last December and is
now supposed to be on his way home.
The story is that Millery is to be arrested
on his arrival in the United States. The
United States treasury department has
had suspicion that q quantity of clothing
was being smuggled into the United
States. 1t came from Montreal. At
tempts were made at different times to
secure evidence against the guilty parties
and Millery's arrest was to be one of the
results. 1t is alleged that as one of the
results an attempt was made by the
officers to bribe a cutter in Millery's
store with the intention of securing from
him the necessary information to ensure
Millery's arrest. It is said the prosecu-
ton in the case of the arrested officers
will raise the point OF the right of the
United States treasury department
officials to act as detectives in Canada.
Surrensky's connection with the case
comes it is supposed from rivalry with
Millery in business, Surrensky also being
a merchant tailor. 1t is said that a great
deal of clothing made for United States
customers by Canadiaa tailors is SNUG
gled over the line.
The Portland daily press., 1892-01-25


Red Star line steamers Friesland, Wester-
land and Nordland, vessels sailing under
foreign colors but owned by American
citizens, will, it is believed in well IN
formed circles, be chartered by the gov
ernment within short time. They can
be denationalized by act of Congress, at
short notice. This would be done by
means of an emergency bill and it is even
limited that such a bill has been prepared
by the House committee on foreign. af-
fairs. The City of Paris has already
been withdrawn from the company's ser
vice and is now docked at Birkenhead,
England, where the famous cruiser Ala
bama was built. The agents of the line
here say that she is simply being over
hauled preparatory for the summer sea-
son, but it is believed that she is being
prepared for any emergency that may
arise requiring her use by the United
States.
The Portland daily press., 1892-01-25
CHILL WILL REPLY.
Will Answer the UItinatum Today-John
Bull as Mediator.

SANTIAGO, Chill, January 24.-Excite-
ment over the difficulty with the United
States is growing rapidly. The Valpa-
raiso affair is the main topic of conversa-
ton, and the probable result of hostili-
ties between Chill and the United States
is anxiously discussed. 1twas definitely
ascertained today that Senor Pereira,
Chilian minister of foreign affairs, had
formally notified United States Minister
Egan that the Chilian government will
reply tomorrow to the note containing
the ultimatum of the United States gov
ernment, in which the declaration was
made that the diplomatic relations of
cease unless the offensive note sent out
The Portland daily press., 1892-01-25
A STEAMER TO CARRY COAL.
Uncle Sam Charters Her and She Is Now
Being Loaded.

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, January 24.-The
United States government has chartered
the big Southern Pacific steamer San
Benito, and will dispatch her to Chill
with cargo of coal. The government
purchased the entire coal cargo of the
British ship Bowdon from Cardiff, and a
large force is transferring the coal from
the ship to the steamer. The steamer
will carry over 45 tons and is expected to
make the run to Chill in less than a
month. She is the largest carrier on the
coast and can steam II knots.
The Portland daily press., 1892-01-25
Boston Herald Sued.

PORTSMOUTH, N. H., January 23.-To-
morrow morning Sheriff Coffin will serve
papers on Mosts Brothers, agents of the
Boston Herald in this city for $4,000
damages in a suit brought by Elisha T.
Cotton, proprietor of the Langdon house,
based on an article published in the
Herald, December 25, which stated that
Cotton's house was resort for green
goods men and crooks.
The Portland daily press., 1892-01-25
Weather Observations.


The following are the observations of
the Agricultural Department Weather
Bureau for yesterday, January "a, tax
en- at p. M, 10Th meridian time, the OBJ
servations for each station being given in
this order: Temperature, direction of
the wind, state of the weather:
Boston, 2So, S, cloudy; New York, 800,
SW, cloudy; Philadelphia, 3S0, w,
cloudy; Washington, 360, W, clear;
Albany, 2So, S, cloudy; Buffalo, 34o, SW,
cloudy; Detroit, 36o, SW, cloudless; Chi
cago, 34o, SW, cloudless; ST. Paul, $50, S
W, cloudless; Duluth, 440, NV, cloud
less; st. Vincent, 800, W, cloudless; HUI
ron, So. Oak, 400, w, cloudless; Bis
marck, 34o, NV, cloudless, jacksonville,
$40, w, cloudless.
The Portland daily press., 1892-01-25
Understand the Civilian Temper
OUR RESERVE NAVY.
1t May Include Such Flyers as the City of
Paris.
Paris.

PHILADELPHIA, January 24.-In case
of war it is believed that the steamships
Pennsylvania, Indiana, Illinois and Con
emaugh, all sailing under the American
colors and owned by the International
Navigation Company, will be ordered to
Boston as soon as they arrive at Ameri-
can ports. The Inman line flyers, City
of Paris and City Of New York, and the
The Portland daily press., 1892-01-25
THE WEATHER.
Snow in Flurries Followed by Warmer
Weather.

WASHINGTON, January 4.-[s p. m. J.
The following is the forecast of the wea-
ther for Maine: Snow furries; slightly
warmer; south winds.
Boston, January 24.-Following is the
local forecast for Maine: Snow, followed
by clearing by Monday night: warmer;
southwest and west winds. Monday
night and Tuesday fair and warmer.
The Portland daily press., 1892-01-25
PORTLAND, MAINE, MORNING, JANUARY

by Senior Malta, relative to the Baltimore
affair, be Immediately withdrawn and
reparation made for the attack upon the
American sailors in Valparaiso. The
British minister to Chill, it is learned,
has been instructed by his government
to offer to act as mediator to prevent a
conflict between Chill and the United
States.
The Portland daily press., 1892-01-25
NOT NECESSARILY WAR.
Diplomatic Relations Might Be Severed
Without Fight.

Without Fight
WASHINGTON, January 24.--Yesterday
Minister Montt conveyed to this govern
ment message from the Gillian govern
ment that Minister Egan is not persona
qrata and that his recall would be pleas
ing to Chill. This has led to talk of the
probable effect of such a step, together
with the handing of his passports to Min
lister Montt 1t is stated, in this connec-
ton, that there is good reason to believe
all that is contemplated by this govern
ment in the event of possible refusal by
Chill to comply with our demands is sim
ply the severance of diplomatic relations,
and that supposed danger of war is by no
means increased by the steps now taken.
On the contrary, it is believed no more
serious results would follow the cessation
of diplomatic relations with Chill than
have followed similar Interruptions OF
such relations with other countries in
the past 1t would merely be an empha-
sized expression of the conviction on the
part of the United States that Chill has
acted badly and that until she makes
suitable reparation this country
Desires no Further Intercourse
or relations of any kind with her. In
short, it would be equivalent to telling a
man whose conduct had been objection
able and who persistently failed to make
amends for it, that his acquaintance was
no longer desired. 1t is understood that
this government was not only surprised
but also disappointed by the receipt of
the suggestion from Valparaiso for Min
lister Egan's recall in view of the fact that
the settlement of the long pending diplo-
matte controversy upon existing lines,
seemed to be progressing SO favorably
and with no apparent reason why objec-
ton to Egan should be made at this late
day. There is good reason to believe al
so that Minister Montt, though he de-
clines to talk upon the subject, is greatly
disappointed by this unexpected turn of
affairs which threatens his earnest efforts
to bring about an amicable adjustment
by the usual diplomatic methods.
The Portland daily press., 1892-01-25
To Shut ont the Chinese.

WASHINGTON, January 23.-Mr. Stump
of Maryland, chairman of the House
committee on immigration, has prepared
a bill absolutely prohibiting the coming
of Chinese laborers into the United
States for 20 years, which he will soon
lay before the committee.
The Portland daily press., 1892-01-25
Garza Nearing His End.

NEW ORLEANS, La, January PA
San Antonio, Texas, special says: 1t is
learned here that Garza has been exactly
located by the United States troops and
will be prisoner or dead inside of ten
days
The Portland daily press., 1892-01-25
ESTABLISHED JUNE %, 1se2--vOL. 80.
THIS MORNINGS NEWS

Page 1.
Railroad Commissioners report
The Chilian disdute.
General Washington news.
United States treasury officers arrested in
Canada.
Page 2.
Thousands of Cattle dying in Idaho
Illness of James T Furber.
Eating the Mescal.
Men who look alike
Page 8.
New York letter.
A smart traveller.
Page 4.
Editorial
Page 5.
Two experiences at the capital.
Observation-Disclosures in the mile track.
Funeral of the late E. L. Stanwood.
Music and Drama.
Page 6.
Wit and Wisdom.
The Maritime Alps.
Page Z.
Financial and Commercial.
Marine News.
Page 8.
Obituary.
The Death Rate,
Cumberland Conference
The Portland daily press., 1892-01-25
Mr. spurgeon Again III.

LONDON, January 23.-Mr. Spurgeon1
has had a relapse and has been in bed
three days. According to latest accounts
he is now slightly improving.
The Portland daily press., 1892-01-25
PLAIN TALK.
According to This Report Chilli Knows
just What to Expect.

just What to Expect,
WASHINGTON, January 24.-The Post
says: ''There is good reason to fear that
Chili's failure to promptly accede to the
demands of our ultimatum will lead to
something more than the mere breaking
of diplomatic relations. President Har-
rison, it is strongly limited, will notify
Minister Montt that the country will en-
force it's demands by naval force. Con
gress will be asked to sanction everything
involved iv this undertaking.
The Portland daily press., 1892-01-25
Controls the poughkeepsie Bridge.

PHILADELPHIA, January 23.-Presi-
dent Mcleod of the Reading railroad
company this afternoon confirmed the
statement that his company has secured
control of the Poughkeepfie bridge.
The Portland daily press., 1892-01-25
Cyrus w. Field Comfortable.

New YORK, January "a. = Cyrus w.
Fields physician, at $50 this evening
said his patient was resting more comfor-
table.
The Portland daily press., 1892-01-25
THE CITIZEN soLDIERY.
Z TIE VI tz-GTN % E0fGFtI'
They Could Be Depended On and Would
Make Good Fighters.

WASHINGTON, January 24.-There is
considerable gossip ON the streets here as
to how the country could increase its
fighting strength in the event of trouble
with Chill, expressly with reference to
the employment of the national guard of
the states. The President can call out
the entire national guard to repel an in
vasion, and he may do almost the same
thing to suppress an insurrection in one
of the states, the only exception being
the military of the disturbed state, but
when the service to be rendered is in
other lands, it would be necessary to call
for volunteers, and of course all such
from the ranks of the national guard
would receive preference. In that case
they would have to leave the national
guard and
The Portland daily press., 1892-01-25
ON MAINE RAILROADS.
The State Commissioners Report a
Prosperous Year.
THEY BELIEVE THE PUBLIC is
FAIRLY TREATED,

And Deprecate Agitation Which is
Not Well Founded and Hampers Rail-
road dManagement--DifficuI of Water
Competition Overcome-The Work of
Protecting Travellers from Fire-Fig-
ures Which Tell an Interesting Story
of Railway Growth in Maine.
The Portland daily press., 1892-01-25

PHILADELPHIA, January %. = For a
week the Midvale Steel Works have been
running night and day to complete the
forgings being made there for the guns
building for the new war ships. The
navy department has ordered the forg-
ings finished as quickly as possible. Or
ders to the same effect were received in
regard to castings being made for the
harbor defence ram now building at
Bath, Maine.
tits not yet decided whether the Ohio,
which has been chartered, will be con-
verted into a repair ship to the American
squadron or be used as a transport craft
for provisions and ammunition.
The Valparaiso Murders.
WASHINGTON, January 24.-The last of
the testimony taken at Vallejo did not
reach the navy department until noon
yesterday. One of the officials who has
read some of the evidence said it fully
bears out all that had been claimed re
specting the outbreak against the sailors,
as to its premeditation and the animus
of the assailants.
Powder Works Rushed.s
SANTA CRUZ, Cal, January 24.-The
powder works here received orders yes
terday from Washington to rush the work
of manufacturing the government pow
der to the full capacity of the works.
Times Says Valparaiso is Quiet.
LONDON January 23.-The Times
prints a despatch from Valparaisostating
that quiet feeling now revails there in
regard to the trouble with the United
States.
Watery1iet Gets Orders.
TROY, N. Y, January pa telegram
from Washington has been received at
the Watervliet afsenel West Troy, order
ing therew ten inch gun to be completed
as ranidlY as nOSSihle An extra force of
The Portland daily press., 1892-01-25
TROUBLE IN THU CAMP.
The Faithful Do Not Rally for hr.
Springer's Free Wool Bill.
SIMPLE FUNERAL SERVICE OF THE
LATE JUSTICE BRADLEY.

Democratic Members of the Ways and
Means Committee May Vote With the
Republicans - Mr.. Springer Not Dis
turbed-He Does Not Think His Coun-
trymen Will Blame Him-A Bill to Shut
Out Cinnamon for Twenty Years.
The Portland daily press., 1892-01-25
Enlist in the Regular Army.

Senator Hawley, chairman of the Senate
military committee, has had several talks
on the subject with Secretary Elkins and
Adjutant General Kelton, with a view to
securing legislation, if necessary.
A prominent officer of the National
Guard of the District of Columbia sum
med I'D the situation tonight in the fol-
lowing words: 'sShould there be war
with Chill ,sor with any other power, the
value of the national guard would at
once be apparent In round numbers
there are 10000 men, and at least SO per
cent would volunteer for service abroad.
This would mean that the expeditionary
force would be composed largely of men
who have received sufficient training to
admit of their being put in the field at
once. The demand for volunteers
Would Bring to the Front
vast amount of raw material, requiring
more than little work to put them in
shape for duty. Camps of rendezvous
and instruction would have to be organ
ized and one of those camps would nat
urally be located in this city. There are
at least 300 men in this brigade who
could be used as drill instructors. They
would be the best man for such work.
National guard officers would be the
best men to use in instructing recruits.
They could do the work more thorough
ly and rapidly, and satisfactorily than
the off GERS of the regular army. They
Understand the Civilian Temper
and know how to handle it. Army
officeas have no experience nowadays
with bodies of green men. Recruits are
sandwiched between old soldiers and, as
they are comparatively few, they are
soon absorbed. No reasonable man de-
sires war but should there be one the
national guard can be depended upon to
do it's utmost
The Portland daily press., 1892-01-25
The Pension List.

WASHINGTON, January 23.-The fol-
lowing Maine pensions have been granted
today:
ORIGINAL.
Frederick W. Badersholl,
James L. Spooner, Jos. Grenier,
Edward Riggs.
The Portland daily press., 1892-01-25
Local Weather Report.
PORTLAND, ME, Januaryt24, 1892.
Is 4. M. $ P. NJ.

Mean daily ther 1870 Max. vel. wind. 20
Maximum ther. .26.0 Total precip. II
Minimum ther go
P. C.-Partly cloudy.
T-Denotes trace.
The morning call., 1892-08-19

matte tire at from IL to seconds faster
than the ordinary tire. The difference in
the bicycle Is said to be or seconds in
favor OF the pneumatic, an advantage so
great that race between a fair rider on
wheel furnished with the solid tire and
good rider on an ordinary wheel would not
be considered in any way a fair contest.
When Sunol made her famous record on
the kite-shaped track at Stockton enthusiasts
FASTENED to hail her as queen Of the track,
but sober judgment so little sustained that
claim Tor the game little Californian that
the performance was generally conceded
not to have eXeelled that OF Maud S. The
advantage which the kite-shaped Is es-
timated to possess over the regulation track
Is even less than that claimed for the pneu-
matte over the ordinary tire, so that ii may
be said to be an open question whether
Nancy Hanks, by her performance at
Chicago, has even beaten SunoPs record.
The record held by Maud S was fairly
gained on regulation track with an ordi-
nary suiky and the trOtter who takes the
crown from the wonderful daughter OF Har-
old and Miss Russell must lshow qualifica-
ton by a performance concerning which
there can be no question raised, even by the
captious.
So far as Wednesdays record is con-
cerned Maud may still point with pride to
hers as the supreme mark, but there can be
no doubt but that when that mark is
lowered Nancy Hanks will not be far from
the horse that does it,
With the mare, the track and the day such
as they were at Chicago Wednesday, some
record was bound to break, and the trotting
enthusiast can but regret that all the condi-
lions OF the trial were not such as to put the
result beyond question.