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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-02-11

WASHINGTON, February 10.-The resig-
nation of Secretary of State Blaine with
in the next few weeks need not be a
great surprise to any one. While Mr..
Blaine has not yet informed the Presi-
dent that he contemplated resigning or
made any official or formal announce
ment of his intentions, it is well known
that he has discussed the matter with
some of his intimate friends. If Mr..
Blaine leaves the cabinet, it will not be
because of any disagreement between
him and President Harrison. The two
men are in perfect accord and Mr.. Blaine
has said during the last few days that he
considers the President entitled to anoth-
er term. But Mr. Blaine is not well
man and he knows it. He has always
been careful of his health and he realizes
that if he is to regain his former strength
and vigor period of almost absolute
rest is essential. So long as he remains
at the head of the State Department, no
matter how much he may try not to over
tax himself, there will be constant and
heavy demand on his vital energies.
Even as private individual, if he should
continue to maintain his residence in
Washington, he would have very little
quiet Quiet is what he now needs.
Many of Mr.. Blaines friends do not want
to see him resign the premiership and so
the NATTER ssremains in allegiance, but his
retirement from the cabinet at any time
would not be unexpected among his in
Inmates.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-02-11
TO GUARD THE BANKS.
Bill Reported to the House-Mr. Reed and
the Speaker.

Bill Reported to the House-nIr. Reed and
the Speaker.
WASHINGTON, February 10.-In the
House, today, Mr. Bacon of New York,
from the committee on banking and cur
rency, called up the bill for the better
control of and to promote the safety of
national banks. He explained that the
bill was based upon that introduced byMr
Harter of Ohio, which prohibited officers
and employees of a bank becoming bor-
rowers, or become liable to the bank by
reason of overdrawn accounts, or as en-
dorsers, guarantors or otherwise. The
committee thouSht the provisions of the
bill too broad and that the result sought
could be accomplished by making it un-
lawful for the officers to borrow any
money from bank except after the loan
had been approved by the board of di-
rectors of the bank, or by the executive
committee of such board, and by requir-
ing the comptroller of the currency to be
fully informed from time to time of the
extent of such liabilities and of the per-
sons to whom such loans were made.
Pending the demand for the previous
question, the morning hour expired The
point of no quorum having been
made against the demand, gave rise to a
little pleasant colloquy between the
Speaker and MI. Reed Of Maine, the lat
ter contending that no business could be
transacted until a quorum appeared, and
the Speaker taking the view that the
morning hour having expired, the bust
ness pending in it went over until tomor-
row without respect to a quorum. In
the course of the colloquy the Speaker
said that with greatest respect to the
gentleman, the gentleman is dodging the
question, as he has been accustomed to
do during the last Congress-
The laughter caused by this remark
was renewed when Mr.. Reed smilingly
sugges ted that complaint had been made
against him because he had not lodged
any question.
The House went into committee of the
whole ON the military academy bill. In
speaking to verbal amendment, Mr..
Compton of Maryland inveighed against
sthe desperate and trembling czar of the
last Congress- and against the extrava-
CANT appropriations made under his rule.
The House adjourned without action
on the bill
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-02-11
TEMPLARs OF TEMPERANCE.
Officers Elected by Grand Council of New
England.

DOVER, N. H., February 1o.-The
Grand Council of New England of the
Royal Templars of Temperance, held its
sixth annual session here today in Pythi-
an hall. These officers were elected:
P. G. Grey. W. A. Tucker, Hampton, N.
H.
Get. G. Smart, Manchester.
G. " C.-Josie c. Smith, Biddeford. Me.
G C.-Maria Colamy, Pennington, N. Ell.
G. S.-Noel Smith. Dover, N. H.
G. T.-Jessie F. Chase, Manchester, N. H.
G. H.--Josephine Watson, Biddeford, Me.
d. H.-Martha w. Brown, Hampton, N. II.
G. CD. D. Lttlefeld, Saco, Maine.
&. S.--Emma Skinner, Auburn, Me.
G. M. Ed. S. Adams, Manchester.
Representative to Supreme Council-Rev. W.
A. Tucker.
The next session will be held in Man
chester. The grand council has about
400 members and is in good condition.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-02-11
Weather Observations.

The following are the observations OF
the Agricultural Department Weather
Bureau for yesterday, February 10, tax
en- at p. M, 18th meridian time, the OBJ
servations for each station being given in
this order: Temperature, direction of
the wind, state of the weather:
Boston, 2s0, NE, cloudless; New York,
360, Sc, party cloudy; Philadelphia, $40, /,
partly cloudy; Washington, 340, S, partly
cloudy; Albany, 2So, Sc, cloudy; Buf-
alo, 34o, Sc, cloudy; Detroit, $50, SW,
cloudy; Chicago, 34o, w, cloudy; ST. Paul,
1s0, NV, cloudless; St. Vincent, 80,
n, cloudy; Huron, SO. Oak, 60, NV,
cloud IS; Bismarck, IS, n, cloud
less: Jacksonville. 6Go 4. cloudy.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-02-11
Mr.. BLAINE INTERVIEWED.
Quoted as Calling the Report an Infa-
nous Lie.

WASHINGTON, February 10.-As Secre-
tary Blaine was leaving the White House
this morning, a representative of the
Associated Press showed him pub
lished statement that he was about to
retire from the Cabinet. He read it
slowly, and then said with deliberation:
st is entirely false. There is not a
word of truth in it. These stories are
being circulated by idle persons who
have nothing better to do, and I ask you
to deny them in the most positive terms.
This statement is an internal lie.''
Questioned as to other rumored chang
es in the Cabinet, Mr.. Blaine said: II
do not know anything about them.
have all can do TO deny the absurd ru-
mors about myself without giving atten-
ton to those concerning others. I sup
pose these rumors are started by the
some men who set afoat the one about
me. There seems to be no more founda-
ton for them.'
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-02-11
THIS MORNINGS NEWS.
Page l..

Page 1.
W. ndications.
The rk hotel fire.
Navajo inuians on the war path.
Meeting of Grand Council, Templars of Temper
ance s's
Meeting of the State Fair trustees.
Reading railroad in a big deal to control the
coal business.
Terrible experience of Maine man in the hold
of a steamer.
Canadian patrol established near Eastport,
Meeting of the National Trotting Association.
The rumors concerning Mr. Blaine.
A Massachusetts mystery and the Stain-Crom
well gang.
Washington news.
The Behring Sea arbitration.
Pages.
Maine towns.
Rockland News.
Page 8.
Noted Women's Doubles.
Need of Good Roads.
Page A.
Editorials
Personal and Peculiar.
Music and Drama.
The Shoe and Leather Bank cass.
Preparing for the Worlds Fair.
Maine advertised by Camera slides
Page 6.
Wit and Wisdom.
Poem: Shared.
Story: Met Half Way.
Page 7.
Financial and Commercial.
Marine News.
Page 8.
Harbor Notes.
President Small, of Colby University, to go to
Chicago University.
Maine Press Association.
A dime novel gang.
Lincoln Club banquet.
A deputy sheriff assaulted.
Mission band
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-02-11
A BIG DEAL.
Reading Road Captures the Coal Business
of the Country.

PHILADELPHIA, February 10.-The
Evening Telegraph says: The Reading
has leased the Lehigh Valley and Jersey
Central railroads on per cent basis
and has brought the Lackawanna and
Delaware and Hudson into the combina-
ton. The latter roads enter into the
contract with the Reading, whereby the
entire anthracite coal business of the
country will be controlled by one man
agement. The deal is regarded as the
most important ever made in the history
of railroads in this country.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-02-11
PALE FACES THREATENED.
Battle Reported in Progress Between
Navajos and Cowboys.

DENVER, Col, February 1o.-The
Navajo Indians of New Mexico have
gone on the war path and threaten the
lives of all the white men. A battle be-
tween the redskins and cowboys is now
in progress, nine miles south of Albu-
querque. Great excitement prevails.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-02-11
Maine veterans Remembered.

Maine Veterans Remembered.
WASHINGTON, February 1O.-The fol
lowing pensions have been granted to
Maine people:
Edwin L. Dodge, Charles 81. Clement,
Wm Vho5s g MeFaala,nd MMaFaayl, % CHARLES s. b a VickepV
Albion Osborn.
ORIGINAL, WIDOWS, ETC.
Emma j. S. Lattemore, Lydia S. Goodwin,
M. E. Walton.
Washington Notes.
The bill Absolutely prohibiting Chinese
immigration will be favorably reported
to the House.
Senator Chandler has reported a bill
providing for badges for Commander
Schley and the officers and men of the
Greeley relief expedition. -
The House yesterday adopted reso-
luton for the appointment of special
committee to Investigate the affairs of
the pension bureau. This is revival of
the former attacks upon the conduct of
the commissioner and his son.
Proceedings have been instituted to
have c. j. Markle, a clerk in the Navy
Department. declared insane. During the
past few days Miss Hattie Blaine has
been receiving series OF
letters couched in fervent language and
signed Markle, who expressed an urgent
desire to marry her.. The climax was
reached when Secretary Blaine received
a letter from the importunate suitor ask
ing that he might meet the Secretary in
his library and receive an Introduction.
An agreement has been reached by the
Democratic subcommittee of the ways
and means committee which will proba-
bly, be the basis OF the free wool bill.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-02-11
NEGOTIATE ms BEGUN.
Canada's Representatives Received at the
State Depa;s ent.

Canadas Representatives Received at the
State Depazs-sen
WASHINGTON, February 10.-The nego-
tiations between the United States and
Canada in regard to reciprocal trade re-
lations were formally opened today at a
conference held at the State Department
between the representatives of each gov
ernment Secretary Blaine and General
John W. Foster represented the United
States. Canada was represented by Sir,
John Thompson, minister of justice, and
attorney general, Hon. Mackenzie Bow
ell, minister of customs and the militia,
Hon. George E. Foster, minister of
finance, Mr. Parmalee, deputy commits
sioner of customs, and Mr.. Stewart, pri-
vate secretary This morning, Secretary
Blaine spent half an hour with the Presi-
dent at the White House, going over the
ground to be taken by the United States
in the coming conference. At IL o'clock
he went to the State Department. and
met General Foster in the diplomatic re-
ception room. In few minutes, Sir Ju-
liam Pauncefote, British minister, ap-
peared and notified the Secretary that
the Canadian delegates were ready to en-
ter upon the negotiations. 1t was az
ranged that they should proceed to the
State Department., and they arrived at
about noon. There was preliminary
session of an hour, during which the
conferees arranged the ground for the
coming conferences, which will last sew
efal days. This series of negotiations
was intended by the Canadian authori-
ties as a preliminary interchange of
views for the purpose Of ascertaining
the nature of the subjects each side will
be willing to discuss and the form the
discussion will take. Results may be
reached that will not, ther efore, be final.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-02-11
An Enormous SUN Spot.

LICK OBSERVATORY, Mt. Hamilton,
Cal, February 10.-Those who are inter-
efted in sun spots will be able to per-
ceive an enormous one on the suns face
at the present time. 1t can be seen with
the naked eye, protected of course, by
smoked glass.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-02-11

The stockmen say that owing to the
recent heavy SHOWS in southern Idaho
there is absolutely no hope for stock up
on the ranges. Thousands of animals
are already dead, and efforts to save the
remaining thousands will be abandoned.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-02-11
IRWIN CIGAR CO., Mfrs,
my9 S.Tu&T1Stp1y
THE WEATHER.
Increasing Cloudiness and Snow, with a
Southeast Wind.

WASHINGTON, February 10.-[sp p. m. J.
The following is the forecast of the wea-
ther for Maine: Winds shifting to
southeast; increasing cloudiness and
light snow; slightly warmer, except sta
tionary temperature along the coast;
colder Friday.
BosToN, February 10.-Local forecast
Or New England until Friday: Rain
or snow; warmer, followed by lower
temperature Thursday night; winds be-
tween south and east, increasing in
strength.
Local Weather Report.
PoRTLAND, Me, February 10. 1892
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-02-11
The News Confirmed.

WASHINGTON, February 10.-The de-
partment Of State today confirmed the
report from London that Great Britain
and the United States had agreed to in
vite France, Sweden and Italy each to
designate person to serve as a member
of the tribunal to be elected to arbitrate
the Behring sea controversy. This tri-
bunal will have seven members, two
representing the United States, two
Great Britain and one from each of the
three neutral governments.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-02-11
ABOUT BEHRlNG SEA.
France, Italy and Sweden Said To Be the
Arbitrators.

LONDON, February 10.-Hon. James
Lowther, Parliamentary Secretary of
the foreign Office, said today that Great
Britain and the United States, had agreed
that France, Italy and Sweden should act
as arbitrators of the Behring Sea dispute.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-02-11
Senators as Booksellers.

WASHINGTON, February 10.-The SEN
ate considered the bill to regulate pub
lie printing today. Mr.. Cook moved an
amentment to increase the extra copies
OF the AGRICULTURAL report from 100000 to
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-02-11

An epidemic of grippe prevails at Bur-
gettstown, Pa. OF 1860 inhabitants, it is
estimated that fully three-fonrths have
been ii Va the disease within the past
-four W e--A
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-02-11
AUCTION SALES.
F. 0. BAILEY & CO., AuctIoneers.
AsSignee's Sale Of Groceries.

THURSDAY, February 11th, at O'Clock p.
Exchange street, shall sell a stock Of Grocer
les consisting of the usual variety of staple
goods, Teas, Tobaccos, Cigars, Soaps, Canned
Hardware, Crockery Ware, Notions, ETC., ETC. |;
also Store Fixtures Oil Cabinet, Show Case,
Medicines, etc etc.
BENZ THOMPSON.
feb9dtd Assignee of A. D. McLane
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-02-11
Mr.. johnson of North Dakota
offered the following:

All silver dollars hereafter coined shall con-
tane one ounce troy each of pure silver and the
coinage of such dollars and the receipt of sil-
yer bullion and the issue of silver certificates
therefor by the treasurer of the United States
shall be upon the same terms and controlled by
like laws as those now relating to gold coins
and bullion certificates.
Section 2.-Such silver dollars shall be, and
the subsidiary silver coins already coined, shall
remain, legal tender, the same as like coins
have SO been heretofore,
Both propositions were defeated, s to
and then, after Mr. Tracy had moved
to lay the Bland bill ON the table and Mr.
Taylor had moved to report it adversely,
A motion made by Mr. Bartine was car
ried, by the same majority, directing
that the bill be reported to the House
favorably.
The bill was, later in the day, present.
ed in the House. Mr.. Bland wished it
placed upon the House calendar, but
Mr.. Dingley of Maine, made the point
that the bill must inevitably involve ex-
pense upon the treasury and should go
to the committee of the whole.
The Speaker held the matter in abey-
ance, stating he would examine the rule
upon the subject.
The bill agreed upon in substance pro-
vides for the free coinage of silver at the
present standard of 4121 grains to the
dollar; for the retirement of the present
gold or silver certificates and treasury
notes, and the issue of coin certificates
in lieu thereof, and that as soon as
France shall open her mints to free coin
age at the present ratio of 153 to l, the
President shall make proclamation that
the United States adopt that standard,
and thereafter the silver dollar shall con-
sist of 400 grains and the present siver
dollars shall, as fast as practicable, be re-
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-02-11

Sweden should act as arbitrators of the
Behring Sea dispute.
In the House of Commons yesterday,
Thomas Sexton, member for Belfast,
gave notice that he would move an
amendment to the address in reply to
the Queens speech, declaring that a ma
jority of the Irish people and their rep
resentatives in the House of Commons
are convinced of the inability of the i'm
perial parliament to legislate for Ireland
in manner required by the distinctive
interests of that country.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-02-11
8 A. NJ P. M.

Mean daily ther. =. 10. .0IMax. vel. wind. 8 NV
Maximum ther. 30.O Total precip. ....O
Minimum ther. =. 90
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-02-11
MIR. BLAINE'S PLANS.
Report Declares the Secretary May
Leave the Cabinet.
MIR. BLAINE SAYS THE REPORT is
AN INTERNAL LIE.

The Rumor Was Based on the Fears that
Mr. Blaine's Arduous Duties are Over
taxing His Strength-It Did Not Indi-
cate Trouble in the Cabinet-The Presi-
dent and Secretary on the Best of
Terms.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-02-11
| ! q " AN a +.

The above word is the name of cer-
tain specie of tobacco plant grown on
the Island of Cuba, which is admitted
by all expert judges to be the finest
variety Of that weed in existence.
From this very choice quality Of tobac-
co the
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-09-15
FIFTH EDITION.


The following cases were disposed
OF before Judge Ball this morning:
g. N. Richards for trespasslnR on
the premises at No. TEA East Eleventh
street, was fined % and costa
Daniel Collins, drunk and disorder
ly conduct, was fined 81 and costs.
James Moore, for drunkenness was
fined 81 and costs.
Frank Hicks, colored, charged with
shooting crap. was fined IS and costs.
Lewis Ward, drunk was fined 81 or
20 days OH the stone pile
Henry Harrison, drunk. He made the
usual drunkarl's plea. Ho had been
unfortunate, and had taken drop too
much. lie had been engaged In SELL
Ing lavender seods. Judge Bali, 81
will give you 81 and costs, Take him
back"
Henry G. Turner. counsel for Frank
iiarklns for selling liquor without q
Incense OH Sunday said he wished To
Withdraw tho plea OF not guilty and
enter plea OF guilty. Judge Ball,
Stand up Harkins. You are fined $50
ana costs and l advise you to 20 out
Oh the business at once.
CITY Solicitor. The other charge of
selling on Sunday Is still hanging over
your hend and If you are brought up
again the charge will be pressed
against you,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-09-15

The Court OF Oyer and Terminer will
meet In this city next Monday. 1t Ia
said that tie condition of the health
Of Chief Justice Comegys Is such as
will not permit of his being present.
II 10 expected, however. that Judges
Houston and Cullen will DO In their
appointed places on tho bench and
transact the business.
There is no capital ease on the dock.
ct, and the Other cases are of no great
Importance.
The bills to be presented to the
grand jury are burglary, 9; desertlon,
8; larceny, 81; assault and battery with
intent TO commit murder, 4; false pre-.
lenses. Il ENLIGHTENMENT, Il carrying
concealed deadly weapon, II; selling
liquor to minors, |. A few applloa-
tons for license will also be consider
al
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-09-15
How the Taste Changes in
Z Things Musical.
Society Ladies' Enthusiastic Over
the New Musical Craze.
Us Chief EsFoaaa!'s Interesting
Talk in Regard 10 Ein's&

The fashion In music Is all running to.
ward tho banjo is season. Thousands
OF girls and women in fashionable society
TO say nothing OF the men. have taken up
the banjo as the popular musical instru.
ment OF the day. The "thrum thrum" Of
fair fingers is heard on every hand.
Prof. Henry O. Weitzel. one OF the
q reatost musicians this century has pro-
duoed. occupies the undisputod position
of the best banjo player In tho world.
Visited ut his home BAL South Canton ST.,
Baltimore. Md. the great exponent OF
the banjo was found full Of enthusiasm
for his beloved instrument. And in his
hands the music is indeed beautifui--won'
derful.
Tho great Professor. as everybody
knows, was most seriously 81 ok for time.
but his thousands of admirers will be
glad to learn that he has completely re-
covered his health.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-09-15

NV CASTLE, Sept. ia quiet, but
pretty home wedding took place &C
the resi- dence of George Williams on
Orange street last evening at $50
o'clock. The contracting parties were,
james W. Wilson. of Wilmington, and
Miss Lydia NJ. Williams of this city.
The ceremony was performed by Rev.
I. Il, Martindale. ID, ID. Tho bride wore
Il toilette OF cream crepe, and was the
recipient OF many congratulations
and some handsome presents.
Refreshments were served, after
which the happy couple took the 10
O'Clock train for their future home IN
Wilmington. Among tho wedding
guests were: Goo. Grimes and wife of
this city, John II. Lyman and family
of Newport, Benjamin Wilson and
Willard Wilson OF Wilmington, VIM.
Grimes and Miss Name Grimes of this
city.
Miss Nina Whltelock OF Wilmington
has been visiting friends here.
Mrs. Il. B. Ellison has returned
from a months vacation spent at At
lnntlc City.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-09-15

The NJ. Z. Church at Elan, Pa, has
been painted Inside and out, pointed,
newly carpeted, newly furnished and
otherwise beautitled and was re opened
last Sunday. Eight memorial win.
dows OF stained glass were donated.
Mrs. Geo. W. Todd put one In for Mr.
and Mrs. w. johnson, Mrs. Harriet
COOLEY WIS remembered by Mrs
VIM. Chandler of FairMle and George
Goodley of Wilmington aud her other
children, several in number. Mrs
Samuel Whita Of Philadelphia erscte
one for the Rev. Samuel lIaHce. tho
oldest minister in the Philadelphia
Conference
The congregation put ono in for
Rev. Marls Graves, the first pustor,
and one Tor tho present PASTOR either
gifts OF pulpit turniturs were made.
including ii handsome knaclinE cash.
Ion, surrounding the altar anu com
munlon rEu, b. Mrs. Dr. AgneY Of
Philadelphia.
Tho pastor, Rev c. $. Hamilton.
preached in tho morning. In the
afternoon this members al Bethel
lolse, No. III, kmE hts of pvlhias Of
Bethel township, dedicated tine mem,
ariGI window which they placed TO tus
+ memory OF the lato Rev. Leroy w
Hlgec, former pastor and men, -.
OF the lOdge.
I Addresses were made by Ambrose S
i Glty, }. G.Pylc Nathan cloud AM
! seth Eghy perintGndent of The
sunday school. In tho evening til,
! Slulny selool uHt Il celebration md Z
7 dedication ot their memorial. lii,
f oht.ra eostZOi thu improvement :
about slpH, Wa ACCENTED fut aurtUL
+ the day. Ihe trustees ars 1ionIas W