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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-12-05
WASHINGTON NEWS.
Yesterdays Proceedings in the House
and Senate.
THE PRESIDENT MAKES AN ADDI-
TION TO CLASSIFIED SERVICE.

The "Watch Dog of the Treasury is on
Hand and Raises His voice-Pensiop
Appropriations Have Reached Their
Highest Mark, and will Now Grow Less
Gossip from the Capital.
Washington, Decem ber 4.-"The work
of this committee" said Mr.. Sayers.
chairman of the House appropriation
committee, this morning, sis alrady
well in hand, and we hope to have all
the appropriation bills recorded and
on the calendar before the holiday re-
cess. Meanwhile several of these meas
ures will have been considered and no
doubt passed by the House. The first
meeting of the general committee will
be held tomorrow to consider the PEN
sion and Notifications bills. 1t looks as
if we had reached the high water mark
on pensions" The pension appropriation
for the fiscal year Of 1894, is $l65, 900, 900,
and the appropriation for the current
fiscal year is something in excess of
$151 900. 600. We shall Appropriate for the
next fiscal year about $40, O00, 600, max
ing a decrease of s25, 900, 900 in two years
without working injury to any deserving
claimant
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MASSACHUSETTS POLITICS..
Republicans Made Strong Gains in Munich
pal Elections The A. p. A. q Feature. ; q

Boston, Mass, Decem Der a. 4.-MunicipaI
elections were held in 90 of the 81 cities
in the commonwealth today. In most
instances full vote was polled, and
the Republicans made large gains, due
in several instances to the Endorsement
of Its candidates by the A. A. In a
mum ber of cities the "A. PA. succeeded
in electing their candidates to the school
committee and individual members of
the city government
In New Bedford, Daniel L. Parker, the
citizens candidate. WAS elected mayor
and license voted.
In Haverhill, s.. l.. Jewett was elected
mayor on reform ticket. The reform
ers elected a majority of the city govern
ment and voted no license.
eau, was elected mayor. The city last
year elected Democratic mayor.
A Chicopee. Mass, Mayor Mellen. a Demo
crat, was reelected by ten majority and
license voted. Four Republican aldermen
were elected. cne Independent and two
Democrats.
At Holyoke, Mass, the city elected 81. A.
Chase, Republican. mayoE,-by plurality Of
eighteen, and voted for license. All but one
of the aldermen are Democrats.
Springfield elected Charles L. Long. Re-
publican, mayor, by sos plurality. and
probably elected all eight Republican can
didates for aldermen. A great fight was
over the reelection of Judge r =. maynard
ton in the Republican conyention. owing
over i5O plurality. The city votes license.
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The Col. Colt Investigator

Columbus, o., December 4.-The Col
House trouble today. Several witnesses
testified as to Colonel Colt drinking
liquor and to seeing many soldiers
drunk. Edward Jones', photographer,
showed pictures OF the court house and
Jail taken during the rioting, but did
not show very large crowds. n. A. Mer
chant, vino served in the United States
army, thought Colonel Colt could easily
have dispersed the mob had he kept the
soldiers outside the court house.
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CHEERING NEWS.

venequela's Troubles Are at an End and
the Coee Crop is Excellent.
Washington, December 4.-venezue-
las political tronbles are ended accord
ing to despatch received by the Ven
ezuelan minister in Washington. The
despatch is as follows:
Caracas, December 4.-Amne d
enacted by the government and political
prisoners are at liberty. Peace is firm
and solid. General Crespo is the strong
est Confidence is complete and busi-
ness is active. The coffee crop is ex Gel
lent.
NUM-, Secretary of the interior.
The Great Objector Was There.
Washington, december lin the
House today, Mr.. Richardson, Democrat.
of Tennessee, presented the conference
report on tie bill passed at the last ses-
sion to regulate the printing and dis
tribution of public documents. The re-
port was antagonized by MIR. Holman,
Democrat, of Indiana. and Mr.. Dunn,
Democrat, of New Jersey, and without
coming to any conclusion on the matter,
the House adjourned until tomorrow.
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A School Of Military instruction in
Bangor.
OFFICERS OF TIE MILITIA GIVEN
A COURSE OF TRAINING.
suit Brought Against the Estate of Million
aire Bryant of Biddeford for Quarter
of a Mi1lion-Interesting Gossip from
Other Parts of the State.
Especial to the PRESS. J

Especial to the PRESS.l
Bangor, Me-, Decem ber 4.-Bangor is
entertaining the field. staff and line offic-
els of the Second Regiment of the Maine
National Guard, who to the number of
80 or 40 are here to attend a military
school ordered by Governor Cleaves for
the good of the service. Colonel George
A. Philbrook arr rived here last evening
and established headquarters at the
Bangor House. where the officers report
ed promptly this morning. The fore
noon was devoted to informal worK Tor
the regiment, and ats O'Clock this af-
ternoon the school assembled IN the
small hall of City Building, with Col
onel Philbrook presiding. Rev. James
E. Cochrane of Hallowell, regimental
chaplain, offered prayer, and Colonel
Philbrook opened the session with a
brief and appropriate address, outlining
the work. Mayor Beal was introduced
and extended the freedom of the city,
and Colonel Victor Brett, city clerk,
who formally commanded the regiment,
spoke in pleasing vein of his continued
interest Colonel Isaiah K. Stetson, OF
the governors staff, spoke OF the favora-
BILE outlook for.a generous appropriation
for the militia at the coming legislative
session and the support that Governor
Cleaves would give efforts toward this
end. Colonel E. G. harrington state in
spector of rife practice, urged the i'm
portance of this feature of military work
and said that the poor marksmen should
be weeded out as a positive inj ury to
the service He recommended constant
revolver practice by the officers until
proficiency had been obtained in the use
of the weapon. Lieutenant Colonel Mark
L. Hersey, U.S.A, military instructor
a. the Maine State College, made the
address of the afternoon on the national
guard, from the standpoint of a regular,
and making a strong plea for discipline
and unremitting and conscientious de-
yotion to duty. He reviewed at length
the work of militia and regulars
during the great strikes of the past year,
and pointed out the course that the
Maine soldiery should follow. Fhis eve-
ming has been largely deovted to the
manual of the sword. Something of a
sensation at the session was the an
nouncement of the dishonorabie dis
charge from the service of the state of
Captain J. E. Mitchell, of the Hampden
Rifles of this city, Co. G, of the Second
Regiment, for immoral land unmilitary
conduct, as the result of an Investigation
made by Colonel Philbrook and his staff
officers
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An Old Seaman.
THE LYNCH ROBBERY.
1t Is Thought the Young Woman Accused
of 1t May Be Hiding in Maine.
lspecial to the PRESS. J

Effingham Falls, N. H., Decem ber A.
In a Boston paper Of November 13, there
appeared an item in regard to the rob-
bing of Mrs. Nancy Lynch of No. 579
fremont street of $l400, a Miss Lillian
Merritt being accused OF the theft. Miss
Merritt is native of Freedom, NH.
about 20 years of age, with light hair,
cut short, wears false teeth, is of rath-
er plump figure. and ia much given
to dress and the wearing of jewelry.
Mrs. Lynch offered one-half of all she
took to the party who would make the
capture Inspector Shields of the Bos-
ton police has taken the case in hand,
and is quite confident of her capture.
He came to Effingham Falls and stopped
with his friend, David O. Sanborn, for
awhile, and made several important dis
coveries. He said, when Miss Merritt
left, the night of the robbery, she left
all her clothing and other effects, which
took charge of. He found many letters
where she was intending to go when
she cleft Mrs. Lynch. He traced her
to New Hampshire, thenLe4to Montreal,
thence to Florida, and then back again
through the Middle States, and again
into New Hampshire, where the trail
was lost. 1t is though that she may now
be in Maine, or 4. .ar the state line.
While here he made sure that she gave
her aunt certain sum of money, in all
nearly $500, which he knows he can re-
cover later. To others she gave several
smaller sums She is shSewd, and no
doubt will bother the officers before
they finally capture her. A photograph
of the girl has been sent to every chief
of police in New England, and all the
most important cities of the United
States and Canada.
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BAD FORATToRNEY FELLOWS.
The Chief Clerk in His Office Makes Some
Damaging Admissions.

New York, December 4.-The hearing
of the charges against District Attorney
Fellows for neglect of duty continued
today. Chief Clerk Yuger, of the dis
trict Attorneys office, admitted Peter
DeLacy, who, he said, was wealthy
bookmaker by repute, was accepted half
a dozen times as bondsman. One o.
rhe cases was "The". "A lien. Witness said
the indictments found last October
AGAINST ex-Police Captain Doherty and
exSsrgeants Clark and McKsnna, and
others, were not brought to trial. 1t
was shown that the District Attorney
moved the dismissal of the indictment
aoainst "Colonel" William Carrere. Chief
Clerk Yunger testified that 4l2 inlict-
ments were returned to the district at
torney's Office from January 1, 1894, to
the first of the present month.
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weather Observations.

The following are the observations for the
Agricultural Department. Weather Bureau
for Yesterday, Dec. 4, taken at p. III.
18th meridian time. the observations for
zach station being given in this order
Teronerature, direction of the wind, state of
the weather:
Boston, ~ degrees. ", clear; New York. 81
degrees. N. clear; Philadelphia, 3e degrees,
W, clear Washington, "a degrees. NV. clear;
Albany. 26 degrees, S, cloudy; Buffalo. 81
degrees. SW. cloudy; Detroit. 81 degrees,
sW. clear; Chicago, 36 degrees, Sw. clea1
ST. Paul, 3s degrees, sW, clear; StVincent.
"a degrees. NV. clear; Huron, OAK, 81 de-
erees, N, fair; Bismarck. 30 degrees, NV,
clear: Jacksonville, 64 degrees, NV, cloudy.
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Local Weather Report.

Portland, Me-, Dec. 4-The local Weather
Bureau Office records as to the weather the
following:
81 Sa.m-Barometer, 1886: thermometer,
30; dew point, 2l; humidity, SO; wind. SW;
velocity, 9; cloudy.
SD. m.-Barometer. 1881; thermometer.
2s.5; dew point; 29 humidity. 72 wind, W.;
velocity 4; weather. clear. sa- s-.-s
Mean daily thermometer. 800; maximum
thermometer, 800; minimum thermometer.
1919: maximum velocity of wind, IL SW;
total precipitation. q.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-12-05
AsENATE CAUCUS.

The Change in Rules Disoussed-The Presi-
dent Extends His Classified Service.
I Washington, Decem ber 4.-The Demo-
cratic senators.went into caucus shortly
after the Senate adjourned today. The
discussion was almost entirely devoted
to the proposition to change the rules OF
thesSenate. This is preoipitated by
resolution iustructing the committee on
rules to make changes providing for
cloture and counting of q quorum, ETC.,
offered by Mr.. Daniel of Virginia. The
Judgment of those present appeared ev-
enly divided as to the merits of the pro-
position. The caucus adjourned at 4
o'clock, without accomplishing any
thing. Another caucus will be- held
Thursday.
President Cleveland will probably is
sue tomorrow an order including the
scientific and technical force of the geo.
logical survey swithin the sclassified SER
vice. This will take in 1873 officers.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-12-05
OFFICIALS WERE FAITHFUL.
And a Bribe Failed to Release the Snug
gler.

Philadelphia, December 4.-William
B. .Pettenigll was held by United States
Commissioner Bell here today in $500
bail for further hearing Friday to an
swer to charges of smuggling and at
tempting to bribe three customs officials
Pettengill was arrested this morning up
on a warrant based on the affidavit of
John c. Gallen, special treasury agent,
which sets forth that Pettengill on or
about Novemb ber 10, clandesrinely intro
duced into the United States five one
pound packages of Phenacetine, with wit
intent to defIaud the government. Inc
customs office searched PettengiH' S
rooms and found packages OF phenace-
tine, an article manufactured in Germa-
ny. Special Inspector Martin testified
that Pettengili offered him $50 or 500 to
let him off.
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Charges Against Police Captains:

New York, December 4.-superintendent
Byrnes today. brought charges against
Captain Josiah A. Westervelt of the 2Sth
precinct, charging neglect of duty in that
he failed to suppress policy shops.
Additional indictments are found against
ex-Police Captains Stephenson and
Doherty, ex-Sergeants MeKenna, Clarke,
Parkinson, Jordan, Liebers. sx-Wardmen
Hook and Meehan,
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The Grace Benson Raised.

Boston, December 4.-The schooner
Grace H. Benson was raised from the
channel this evening, and beached at
Fort Warren, Georges Island. At high
water she will be put farther UP on the
beach, and the hole in her side will be
patched A search was made for the
members of the crew drowned in her
cabin.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-12-05

Berlin, Decent Der 4.-The Reichsanzig-
er today announced the Importation into
Germany of canned beef and pork and
corned beef from the United States will
be prohi bited unless such meats are ac-
companied by certificates from United
States inspectors that the animals from
which the meats were obtained were free
from disease when slaughtered.
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Was Twice Governor.

Jersey City, Nj, December 4.-Ex-
Governor Leon Albeit, of New Jersey.
died at his home here this afternoon.
He has been sick the past ten days
with diabetis. He was born in Phila-
delpiha October s, 1886, educated in the
public schools, and adopted the law as a
profession. He came to New Jersey in
1862, and for the last 25 years has been
one of the distinguished leaders of the
Democratic party,otl the state. He was
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-12-05

Omaha, Neb.. December A fire or
iginating in a gasoline explosion early
this morning destroyed the exposition
building, Fifteenth street theatre and
the First Baptist church. The loss ag-
gregates about $50, 900.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-12-05

that always happens. Christmas goods
came pouring in upon US yesterday
morning, and we were totally un-
prepared for them. They got as far
as the basement, where they are
side-tracked. They will not reach
their destination in the several de-
partments until Monday Meantime
the public can examine the goods at
their present abode. Bring the chill
dren with you, as they may manifest
their preference for some particular
article, and thus your selection of a
gift will be made easy. There are
presents for everybody, from papa
and mama to the little ones.
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A Costly Fire.

Wilkesbar-e, Pa, December 4.-The
extensive breaker owned by the Little
Coal Company at Laflin, was destroyed
by fire early this morning. The loss is
estimated at $4,000. The origin of the
fire is unknown.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-12-05
BLAN TX ETS.

A 11-4 Gray Blankets. in gray and
white, large and heavy, regular Il. 81
Blanket; our price $1.25.
la Blanket, full size, in white, blue
and red borders, sold every where for
81. so; our price 1915; same in gray
S3.75 a4r
Blankets in all grades up to $50.
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THE WEATHER.
Warmer.

j., Boston. Decemebr 4.-For New England
for Wednesday: Fair; slightly warmer;
westerly to southerly winds.
Washington. December 4.-For We3nesday
for Maine: Fair; south winds.
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NEWS FROM AUGUSTA.
Yesterday Pay Day for yeterans-secreta-
nv Black Will Soon Act on the Claim of
Portland High School.
Especial to The PRESSJ


Especial to The PRESSI
Augusta, December 4.-Mr. Herbert A.
Black, secretary of the Maine Inter-
scholastic Athletic Association, is seriously
ill with pneumonia. The claim of the Port
land High school football team for the
Wright and Ditson pennant has been for
warded to MI Black, but he is not yet in a
condition to act upon the claim.
City Marshal Bean. Officer Mcdonald.
Messrs. Cuddy, Jacques ard Dostie left on
the 625 train this morning for Portland.
where they are witnesses in the United
States District court which convenes at
Portland today. They were supposed to
have been summoned for the case of young
Jackells, who broke into a letter box some
weeks ago and took therefrom letter con-
tanning 81. He appeared before United
States Bail Commisson erChoate of this city,
and was bound over to await the action of
the grand Jury at the December term of
court.
DR.. George NJ Twitchell left today for
Newbury port, Mass, where he will attend
the meeting of the Massachusetts Agricul-
tural society Dr.. Twitchell is the secretary
of the Maine Agricultural society.
The Atkinson House Furnishing company
of Gardiner, will occupy IFS new store in
the Hill, Macomber and Wight block on
Water street very soon after the first day of
January.
Over $4,000 were given today to the
veterans of the late war for the valiant
work they did for their country's cause.
7 Today was pension day in Augusta and the
yeter ans file into the pension office. in the
public building, receive their checks, and
go to the Granite National bank 20 be
cashed. Augusta is the pension bureau for
this district and many home was made
glad today by the small sum allowed them.
quarterly by the government. The mer-
chants as we'll as the pensioners are glad
for this day to come. as it makes business
boom. Augusta is always crowded pension
days.
The weekly meeting of the Current
Events club was held. at the residence of
Mrs. E. G. Dudley. this afternoon. Mrs. S.
G. Sargent read paper entitled, 1.-The
Maine Industrial School and Its Work for
Girls" Mrs. H. L. oherDurne gave notes
on the Chinese-Japanese war.
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zThe bark Sarmiento was sold at pu bic
auction in Boston Yesterday, for -slo5o.
to Gaptn,bn the credsops OF Rnass She
of Portland, Me.
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suit in the Bryant Case.


Biddeford. December 4. 4.-Papers in the
BIGGEST suit ever brought in York ooun-
ty. were served today upon Charles E.
Goodwin of Biddeford, and Rishworth
Jordan of Saco, administrators of the
Luther Bryant estate. The suit is
broughtsb by. Mary E. Haines, Mr.. Bryant's
former housekeeper, to recover the bonds
stocks and promissory notes contained
in tin box claimed to have been given
her by Millionaire Bryant the day be-
lore his death on July 4th. The plain
tiff was forced TO give the box up. Her
counsel are Fairfield s& Moore of SHco
and John M. Goodwin of this city. The
ad damnumsis sa64.Ooo. The writ enum-
crates the stocks, bonds and notes. g
An Old Seaman.
Bath, December 4.-One of Baths Oldest
seamen, Captain Isaac SAillings, died this
afterno Don at his home in this city.
To Rebuild the Dormitory.
Gorhau, December 4.-The trustees of the
State Normal school. meeting here today
recommended the rebuilding of the dormi-
tory of the Gorham Normal school, lately
burned. An appropriation therefor will be
asked from the next legislature.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-12-05
BASEMENT SALE.

This will be an event in the Easements
history, and you cannot afford to
miss the offerings here. A few start
ers:
Turkey Red Damask. 6o-inch, 25c. Tur-
key Red Damask, better quality,
41c.
Half Bleached Damask, 25c., &c., 50c.,
60 1-2c.
BIeached Damask, from 25c. to S1.25.
White Damask Pattern Cloths; also
white centres with fancy borders,
from 79c to $500.
Covered Table Covers, in Turkey Red
and Fancies, 2 yards, 1-2yards and
s:yards long from SOC. to 50. 25 each.
Turkey Red Doylies, also White Dam
ask Napkins at popular prices.
Turkish Tides, yard long, 25c.
Stamped Linens, O'Clock Tea Covers,
&c., 75c., s1.Oo, sl.25.
Bureau Scarfs. 29c, 81 1-2c., Soc, 81 1-2
c., ST.. each.
Tray Cloths. all kinds, IL 1-2c., 25c.,
Soc, 75c.
Towels, &c., &C., &c., 1-4c., &c., 10c.,
10 1-2c., to 62c. each.
Curtain Scrims, from SC. to IL 1-2c.
Domet Flannels, from SC. to 25c. yard.
Unbleached and Bleached Cotton in all
grades.
Fine line Shifting Flannels, blue, car
letAnd gray, zoe. and SOC. Farmers
Check.
Prints, 3 1-2c. yard, all colors.
Cotton Bats, &C.,, 10c., IL 12c. 15c.
Stamped Pillow Shalns. &c., ,12 lac. each.
Stamped Cushion Covers. 35c., Soc,
each.
Fancy Denim Cushion Covers, SOC. each.
Turcoman Chenille Cushion Covers. Soc,
CSC.
Latter quality extra heavy, new color
! ings.
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RTLAND, MAINE, WEDNESDAY MORNING

sl5. 90; goods and chattels, sl3s, ,o44.9O;
rights and credits. Sl2o'aa.7e; total. $685.
453. Sc.
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Via the Rope.
Especial to the PRESS. }

Especial to the PRESS
Springvale. December 4.-Andrew Dow
bridge Of Emery's Mills in Shapleigh, COM
rnitted suicide by hanging. Tuesday MORN
ing of last week. He has left widow and
several small children. Mentalsaberration
was the cause. aged about sixty.
Ashore at Eastport.
Especial to the PRESS.)
Port Clyde, December 4.-Sohooner Eben
H, King of Eastport from Eastport for New
York, loaded with fish, ran ashore on Hart's
island bar near the mouth of this harbor
this morning at about 9 a. m. The vessel
struck heavily. She was assisted into this
uaybor by the tug BOAT Ellen and the life
saving station crew. The vessel is leaking
some three thousand strokes per hour.
The Bryant Estate.
Especial to the PRESS. 4
Alfred, December 4.-An inventory of the
estate of Luther Bryant late of Biddeford,
was presented in the Probate court of York
county today as follows: RAal estate, $780,
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IT'S THE UNEXPECTED

!ankets in all grades up to $50.
The Newtown bee., 1894-10-19
In Fairfield County.
GREENFIELD HILL.
DEERFIELD.

DEERFIELD. Miss Abbie Wakeman has visited her cousin, John Wakeman, at Hull's Farms. A pleasant company were entertained at B. F. Burr's, last week.
 MT Burton from Greenfield has been moving in M. E. Banks place, recently vacated by the French families.
 Mrs Clara A. Brown, formerly of Weston, and we'll known here, died at the home of her niece, Mrs Bradley Perry in Merwin's Lane, Friday October 12. She had been feeble sometime but was taken worse the week before she died. Mrs Brown was over 80 and was for many years member of Norfield church. The funeral was held from Mrs Perry's, Monday afternoon, and the bur- ial was in Weston. Rev MT Prentiss conducted the service and MT Fable of Westport had the charge of the funeral. A large number of friends gathered at the house of MT and Mrs Clarence Bradley to help celebrate their 18th ami. versary, leaving with their genial host and hostess many kind remembrances as eminders of most pleasant occasion.