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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-10-20


tims-One Woman Murdered for Cal
ling Her Enemies Cowards.
Havana, October 19.-In the fight Gen.
Melguiso had with Gen. Maoeo's forces
short time ago, Melguiso captured 30
rebels whom he ordered shot on the spot.
In recent engagement between Maceo q
troops and. the Spaniards under Gen.
Bernal, the latter caused % prisoners to
bs shot, including beautiful young girl
and two older women. Bernal says he
saw one of these women hidden in the
bush nearby. and paid no attention to
her at first, believing she was refugee.
but after the fight was over, stray shot
picked one of his soldiers when they all
rushed on her, she killing II before she
was captured and killed.
With the 40 killed by Melguiso, there
known whether the child was abandoned
in the woods or killed. The Spaniards
tried to force the woman to tell them
the whereabouts of Maceo and his plans.
The only words they got out of them
were that the Spaniards wele cowardly
dogs, and this SO enraged Melguiso that
he ordered them sh ot Immediately. they
all dying with the cries of give Cuba
libere.''
This above affairs show that the Span
iards continue their relentless butchery
and do not pardon a single man capt
ured in the field, while the Cubans pnr-
sue the contrary course as recent cases
give evidence. Pericod Delgado, COM
manding one of Maceo's brigades, in a
fight captured Lieut.. Col. Penichet
of Cuban birth with 10 soldiers
of the line and seven volunteers. The
lieutenant-colonel on account of his ex-
tradition, and the seven volunteers were
killed, but the 10 regular Spanish sold
iers were returned to Maj. Dolz. after be-
ng disarmed.
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FLooKINo TO CANTON.
Many Delegations Entertained by McKin.
ley Yesterday.

Canton, Ocotber 19.-The booming O.
cannon at this morning announced tn,
opening of the meeting at the Tabernacle
of the Union generals. under the leader
ship of Gen. r. A. AlgeI. In spite OF tn,
early hour, the hall was filed with al
enthusiastic audience. Short speeches
we've made by Generals Howard, Alger
Marden, Stewart and Sickles, and Cor
poral Tanner.
As each speaker concluded his remarks
lhe was presented with basket of choice
flowers by members of the women's relic,
lcorps Of Canton. After the meeting the
visitors were escorted to the depot by {
Large number Of citizens. Major MoKin
Hey drove down to the depot from hi.
residence to see the generals off. The
train left at 9 O'Clock for Justus.
A delegation of business men from
Pa, arrived here at H. 80 and
|oalled on Major Mckinley at his resi-
Idence.
The speaker for the McKipley and
Hobart Sound Money club of Zwickly,
Pa, was Geo. r. Wallace. He reviewed
the effects of the Wilson-G orman tariff
law upon the industrial and commercial
world and said the growing belief in the
election of Major Mckinley was begin
ming to restore confidence. Major Mo
Kinley made a short speech in reply
which was received with much cheering.
There was q large number of ladies with
the delegation.
In the course of mis- speech Mckinley
said: Some people seem to have q
notion that the Republican party has
made new departure, that it occupies a
dlHerent position today from that which
1t ever occupied in the past. That is a
mistake. We stand where we havo always
stood, not only upon the money question
but on the tariff question.
Another party Of political pilgrims, ac-
companied by large number Of ladies,
1ufheyed up the hill to Mckinley home
ABOUT two this afternoon. They came
from Magodore, Ohio, and brought the
candidate assurances of the loyalty and
earnestness in support of the ticket from
bne Republicans of that section. The
visitors were introduced to Mckinley by
State Representative Meyers. In respond
ing Mokinley spoke in naighboriy way
70 MS former constituents, and bade
tnem remem ber that the nations superb
record OF progress in the last thirty years
was made under a protective tariff and
unuer sound monetary system.
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THERE WAS A QUORUM.
Chicago's Auditorium Didn't Hold Half
the People Who Wanted to Hear Mr..
Reed.

chicago, October 19.-Hon. Thomas B.
Reed this afternoon addressed an audi
ence that filed the Auditorium. The
aisles were hmmed full of people unable
to get seat, and outside the theatre
was another crowd clamoring for admis
sion.
After msdley of patriotic airs, played
on an immense organ, and several selec.
tions by cimpaign glee club, Mr.. Reed
entered ami was greeted with applause
and cheers several times repeated. one
enthusiast shouting: "Do you think
there's qlorum PRESENT." which was
greeted with general laughter.
Mr.. Reed was introduced by George r.
Peck, and pade characteristic speech,
which was. frequently Interrupted by en-
thusiastio demonstrations of approval.
= is sa.lies d wit received equally hearty
laughter.
Mr.. Reed said in part: ''It is pro-
posed to dlange the currency of this
country; nbt co change it little, but
change ii seriously. 1t is claimed that
this change will be for their benefit.
pose the ctnnge, never say how it will
benefit thecountry. They only say I'VE
believe so and SO and so 1t will happen.
: We believe is very good foundation
for Theology. 1t is very well when we
are not going to test it till the next world
In the wDrld of business I'VE balieve' is
worth nothing. If there is man in
this audience who has been lucky enough
to have owed debt ever since the crime
OF 1878. I would like to see him. Does
he intend TO take advantage of the
whole Of the depression of silver since
that time or only q quarter of that time,
Il he has owed debt for a quarter Of
that timer
"The fact is the average debt Ia of less
than three years standing. I presume
some of you gentlemen in this audience
have $40. Probably several of you have
SlO. Now, suppose man should come
to you and try to borrow that 80 and
you knew he would do his utmost to nav
you back with S.. what would you tloP
You would be apt to charge so Der
cent for the risk, about 10 per cent for
incidentals, and lend him $4, taking
his note for SO. OF course you would
have to 15nd it TO him.
Now, do you think a foreigner has
less sense than youp Do you think a
you? Gentlemen of the West, / am glad
60 see hy your attitude that you are 60
ing to allow us of the east to agree with
you on the subject of finance This
world is good for nothing except when
on up grade. Civilization must be on up
grade. Let the people down these men
who are making language and put up
the men whoare making progress" Z"
This evening Mr.. Reed addressed an
audience Of 5000 people. He was quite
hoarse and spoke only few minutes.
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POOR RACING WEATHER.
Trotting Meets in Medford and Sau-
gus.

Rain and Wind Not Conducive to Good Re
sults-Miilette, Pharon and Cerene Win
ners-Two Races Called at Franklin,
Both Unfinished.
Medford, Mass. October 19.-Ihe un-
finished race at Mystic park was called
at this afternoon, with Artful Maid
the favorite. The results:
Match race, best two in three. purse
$500. Millette, blk b, by All So, dam by
Constellation, (Gregg). won in three
heats; Naroissus. blk m, by Autograph,
dam Morning Star, (Grady), end; best
time. 2.21 Ia, by Narcissus; winner IS
be ct time, 2.25 Ia.
The All pacing. purse 5000, Pharon
brg, by PharoD, dam Aiken, by Antenor,
(Porter). won in seven heats; Architect,
tg. by Almont,J r.. dam Jersey Lily, py
Hambletonian Downing, (MoDonald)
second; ArtfuI Maid, dam, by Ashland
Wilkes, dam by Onward; best time,
2.13 IA, by Artful Maid; winners best
time. 2.20 3-4.
Match race, best two in three, purse
5000, (unfnished), CIeone, b m. by Au-
tograph. (Brady), ana Lizzie K, m,
by Deceiver. (Gregg) each won one heat;
best time, S2q, by Lizzie K.
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CLUTCHING AT A STRAW.
Chairman Jones Shows How Des-
perate His Cause.
BY A VENOMOUS APPEAL TO CLASS
PREJUDICE.

premises which Every American LaboreI
Know TO Be False-Proclamation
Which Would Have Been Issued Only
by Desperate Man.
Chicago, October 19.-The following
appeal and warning address "To the
American people," was given out to-
night, by Chairman Jones on behalf of
the Democratic national committed.
In view Of the fact that the great cor
porat1ons, with scarcely IN exception and
many of the large employers of labor
in the United States are engaged in q
concerted effort TO coeros employees into
voting at the approaching election
against their own convictions, deem iJ
my duty to call upon all those who be-
lieve in the supremacy of law and the
untrammeled freedom of the individual,
In the right of exercising the ballot to
use the utmost effort to prevent the
success OF this most fragrant act of law
lesaness. If this conspiracy succeeds. gov
ernment by corporations will have sue
ceeded government by the people.
The corporations which thus appeal
to force and fraud, strike at the very
foundations of Republican government,
and lovers of free institutions must
arouse themeelves to save the country
from the great peril. Especially should
workingmen assert their rights. If they
vote their convictions and in accordance
with their interests, the Democratic
ticket Is certain Of election. In that
case the employing corporations will have
no desire to embark on policy of pun
ishmcnt. In the contest that is on, the sal
walton Of the workiugmen lies in the
assertion at the polls OF their rights us free
and independent American citizens.
The preparation of this attempted
outrage upon free suffrage will work
its own cure. An indignant people,
jealous of their rights, will demand that
Legislatures, state and national, shall
proceed at once by vigorous measures
to prevent the possibilities Of repetit.
ion of such attempts. The national COM
mittee, backeds by the full power Of
Demoratio organization In every state In
the Union, pledges itself that every
soundrel, whether public officer OF private
citizen. who is detected in any violation
of the law, shall be vigorously prose-
cuted and sent to the penitentiary If
possible.
JAMES K. JONES,
Chairman of Demoratic National Com
mittee.
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WILL MAKE KANSAS SURE.
An Interesting Complication Caused by
Tom Watson.


Tom Watson.
Topeka, KAN, October 19.-Secretary
OF State Edwards today received letter
from Thomas E. Watson, in which the
latter said: ~ withdraw az a candidate
for vice president ON the ticket nominated
at Abilene. and decline to have my name
used on the official ballot upon that
ticket, it being placed there to deceive
Populist voters to vote for the Demo-
cratic electors.''
Secretary Edwards decided to obey Mr..
Watson's q request, and so notified the
chairman of the Populist state Central
ocmnittee. He Immediately caused an
application to be made to the Supreme
court for q writ of mandamus to compel
the secretary of state to place Watson s.
name on the ticket. An alternative writ
was granted this afternoon and the case
set for hearing on its merits Wednesday
afternoon. If the court sustains the
action of Secretary Edwards, Bryan's
name alone will appear on the ballot and
that over the electoral ticket. the middle
of the road Populists. The result will be
that thousands of voters Will be lost to
the Bryan fusion electoral ticket which
will, it is thought by leading politicians
of all parties, make Kansas certain for
Mckinley,
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Gold Candida tes in CHICAGO.

Chicago, October 9.-Gen. Palmer and
Gen. Buokner arrived from New Orleans
at noon Monday. They were met at the
Illinois Central depot by a committee of
sound money Democrats and escorted to
the Palmer house, where they wills re-
main until ten this morning, when they
Will leave on tour through Wisconsin,
Minnesota and Iowa.
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WHEAT ON THE JUMP.

Another Big Rise In Prices of that Staple
Yesterday.
The boom In wheat continues and yes
terday was the liveliest days SO far
known in the grain. On Wall street the
wheat traders as soon as Chicago jumped
it's opening, started prices up Ia cents.
From this there was another advance,
max ing In the early trading a rise of
S-4 cents from the official class Of
Saturday.
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Waterbury, Conn.,, October 19.-The
factory in-the eastern part OF the town
burned this evening. The fire started in
an attic were repairs where being made.
The cause Is unknown. The factory is
occupied by the Waterb ury Wrench oom.
pany, manufacturers of pstent bicycle
wrenohes, and WIN. F. Norman & Co..
manufacturers of shears and novelties.
The loss Is S35, 900. covered by insurance.
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The Palmer and Buckner Ticket.

Chicago, October 19.-It has been detl-
nitely settled that Generals Palmer and
Buckner, who will arrive this afternoon
from New Orleans. will visit Omaha.
They will come east through Iowa. and
may either return to Chicago or proceed
to St. Louis. The officers of the National
Democratic committee are more than
ever satisfied that Palmer and Buckner
are going to receive their full share of
votes in every state where the Democrats
are organized.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-10-20

, louisville, KY, October 19.-Edward
9, rouikes of Henderson, secretary OF the
Populist committee of Henderson coun-
~, a and delegate to the st. Louis Pop,
@ ultso convention, announces shat he Will
voee Tor Mckinley. He claims that the
roP4llst party was sold out at st. Louis
anu ne wants to rebuke the 'outTage."
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Church Burned.

Stevens Point, Wis.,, October 10 1.-The
Polish St PETERS church and parsonage
were burned yesterday. The priest, Rev.
@. Zelinski, says he received, about three
months ago, letter without signature,
threatening to fire the church. Loss
$50, 900.
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@1BRYAN JOURNEYS IN OHIO.
The Number OF the Curious Great rs Else
where from Maine to Michigan.


The Number OF the Curious Great rs Else-
where from Maine to Michigan.
Lima, Ocotber 19.-Wm. j. Bryan's
special train left Detroit at 4.45 q. m. b.
day and reached Toledo at $50 and tie
premonitory symptoms of a busy day for
tho candidate developed there. Two u
three hundred men in the Union station
called for Mr.. Bryan, and arising from
his berth and making hasty toilet, b,
went on the platform and talked.
Fifteen minutes only was spent al
Toledo. Stops were made at Perrysburg,
Weston. Deshler. Leipsic, Ottawa and
Columbus Grove. The biggest crowd
was at Leipsic, reached at 8a5. Mr.. Bryan
made short address there. Brief re.
marks were made at all the other places
mentioned, with the exception Of Wes-
ton, and at each the candidate was re-
oeived with considerable enthusiasm.
Dayton, o.. October 19.-Geo. A. Mar
shall, Democratic candidate for Congress,
introduced Mr.. Bryan to $500 people at
Sidney, and the national nominee made
a brief speech. Piqua turned out the
1t numbered about 600. During 90
minutes spent there, Mr.. Bryan made a
speech on the money question. A mum ber
OF his auditors wore yellow badges bear
Ing the names Of Mckinley and Hobart.
Bryan supporters had distrl rlbuted around
6Own or service at the meeting, badges
similar in shape and color, some bearing
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BRYAN A BOLTER.
Chairman of Indiana Democratic State
Committee Repudiates Popocracy and
Fusion.

Indianapolis, Ind, October 19.-Sterl-
ing S. Holt who resigned the chairman.
ship of the Democratic state committee,
because he was hampered by the silver
faction, who accused him of disloyalty,
issued a letter today In which he declares
that he is opposed to ths free coinage Of
silver at 16 to 1; asserts that Bryan has
no right to the claim of the regularity;
sets out that numerous times the nominee
has, 1t is alleged, bolted the party's no.
mination, and concludes with sweeping
reputation of the Democratic fusion
with the Populists in Indiana For the
latter reason he no longer considers
himself hound to support ths Chicago
ticket and calls upon all true Democrats
to defend the party's honor by.repudi-
ating Pnpulism.
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Anew Port for Uruguay.

Washington, October 19.-An official
oablegram to Consul General Murguiondo
republic, announces definitely the forma.
tion of Syndicate in England to furnish
funds for the const ruction of a new
port Of Montevideo. Work will be imme-
dlateiy commenced. The project involves
the expenditure of about SIS, 600, 600
gold. When completed the port charges.
which now amount to nearly 81 per ton,
will be reduced one half.
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Miners Uneasy,

Springfield, ILL.,, October 19.-Today
800 miners employed in Barclay, River
ton, Clear Lake. Dawson and SpauldinR
mines, struck for an increase from 80 3
TO ~ cents gross Weight. 1t is probable
that all the miners of the Snrinrfield
district will be called out shortly.
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Tho Three Friends Escaped.

Savannah, Ga., October 19.-The fill
clustering steamer Three Friends, which
has been ostensibly looking for wrecks,
escaped the revenue Gutter Merrill,
which has been following her since she
last night.
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KENTUCKY and KANSAS.
Encouraging News from the Two
States.
A REMARKABLE CHANGE OF sen.
TIMENT REPORTED.

Advices Announce That Gold Democrats
Will Support Mckinley in Kentucky
Canvas in Kansas ON Congressional
Vote.
Washington, October 19.-The Republi-
can Congressional committee this morn
ing received advioes from various parts
of Kentucky which. 1t ia claimed, show
remarkable change in the sentiment of
that state. One instance, the poll of the
little town of Fulton, Is given as q
sample. The poll in August showed 1856
sound money Republicans, 129 silver
Repu blioans, 2n gold Democrats and
563 doubtful.
A revised poll at the same place Ooto-
ber !, gives the following results, Seven
teen silver Republicans, 1856 MCKINLEY
men, 51s gold Democrats and ESQ doubt
full. The writer of the letter announ ces
that majority of the gold Democrats
will support Mckinley.
. Similar returns are received from Kan
sas. covering a larger terr itory, the
counties of Raw1ins, Cheyenne, Norton,
Thomas, Sheridan and Graham of the
sixth congressional district. This poll
shows S052 Repu blicans, 1868 Populists,
407 Democrats and % Prohibitionists.
Two years ago the same counties gave
the Repu blicans 1918. Populists 30ss,
Democrats 6623, Prohibitionists 81.
The polls were made on the congress
slonal vote aud information Ia given
that the vote on the Presidential election
Will not be so large for the Republicans.
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Addicks in Boston,

Boston, October 19-President Addicks
and Treasurer Miller of the Bay State
Gas company, Delaware, are in Boston
today, in consultation with attorneys,
and it is given out that papers are being
drawn to be laid before the grand Jury,
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Weather Observations.

weather Observations.
ihe Agricultural Department weather
bureau Tor yesterday, October 10, taken
az p. m., meridian time, the observa-
bion Ior each station being given in this
orders Temperature, direction of the
wind, state of the weather:
Boston, AZ degrees, W, clear; New
u oIK, n degrees, W. clear; Philadelphia,
70 oegrees, ", clear; Washing ton. 40 de-
elees' o Clear; Albany, 3s degrees, 5,
G,ouoy' no.nit % ,Sautfalo, 4a degrees, s, cloudy;
dearoas 1e'roas' a1 degrees. S, rain; Chicago, ~
aSGrees, MW W, cloudy; St. Paul, 81 degrees,
clear; Bismarck, 80 degrees, N, cloudy;
cloudy.
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Time of Work Cut Down,

Northboro, Mass, October 1o.-The
Columbus Construc company reduced
the time of it's day working force from
ten to nine hours today. on account of
the shortening days. The night force
works full time. The reduction in time
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is causing quite q protest, especially
among the Italians. They have been
getting Sl.25 per day for ten hours work,
and want as much for nine hours. The
company refused to give but 81. 1a15, con-
sequent}y many quit work. Some
masons and other laborers havequit work
today on account of the cut In time.
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Saugus, Mass, October 19.-The first
day of the fall meeting at franklin park
drew good crowd. The track was in
good condition, but the cold. raw wind
was not conducive to the general com-
fort or productive of good results in the
races. In The 2. 16 trot, Hilda S, Golden
Belle and Mack were the fav0rites in the
order named.
In the q 10 pace, Prince Albert was
the favorite. The results:
Q. trot, purse $4)0, Unfinished, }, Mack,
2 b, by Thought, dam by Billy Ring,
by Norwood, dam by Nam brino Blitzen,
: (Rearmer), won in one heat; best time,
2. 18. by Mack.
a.12 pace. purse s4OO. (unfinished),
Prince Albert, b g, by Crown Prince,
dam untraced, (Walker), won two heats;
best time, 2.13. Ia.
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DR.. =. B. REED.

removed from 113 Free street to 40 Brown
street. Portland, Me. Treats ali old chronic
and complicated diseases that the flesh is heir
to. The only step necessary is to cali at the
All cases at distance treated by letter; full
name, age, color of eyes and place of residence,
Sl.00 and stamp; Only the best vegetable
q oaaeoicines are USED IN my practice. Office hours
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THE WEATHER..
Boston, October

Boston, October
19.-Local forecast
for Tuesday: Fair
followed by threat
ening weather and
showers; warmer,
southwest win DIS.
Washington. Oc
tober 19. Forecast
for Tuesday fol
Now England: Gen
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WHEAT MARKET IN GREAT BRITAIN.
Letter from European Agent of Agricul-
turaI Department..


tural Department..
Washington, October 10.-Of the wheat
marKet in Great Britain. the European
agent of the Agricultural department.
writes:
Great Britain Is the principal outlet
for the superfuous wheat of the world,
and her market during the past month
have presented a study Of peculiar in
terest and value. 1t was known at the
opening of the month that the Russian
and American crops were short. There
was practically nothing available from
other exporting countries, Except a few
cargoes Of last season's wheat from Ar
gentine, and stocks were low both In
Great Britain and on the continents. The
Russians declined to sell, exuept at en-
hanced prices. and their shipments fell
far behind the usual average for the time
of year.
The only source of supply was the
United States, and 1t might reasonably
have been expected that VS. should have
reaped the benefit of our position by OBJ
tanning enhanced prices. Our financial
position appears however, to have pre-
cluded our taking the full advantage of
the situation, and our new wheat came
forward in great qansities at going rates.
The month ends with an improvement of
six to seven cents a bushel, but it ia the
general opinion of the members Of the
grain trade in London and Liverpool
that the advance might have been
dou bled and brought about earlier, had
the United States been In a position to
hold back. II Is practically certain that
the end of the current harvest year will
see no great sarpluses and 1t is reason
able to suppose that we shall see no
further reduction Of wheat areas such an
has been observed in the records of the
last few years.