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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-12-23
POOR OLD JOHN L.
Florist Gets After With a Bill for Fun
eraI Designs.

Boston, December 22.-John J.. Sullivan
was in the poor debtor session of the court
today on florists bill of S31s, on which
judgment was obtained. The items in the
bill dated from June 49, 1893, to December 8,
1894. The first was for four button-hole
boquets, but nearly all others were Tor
funeral designs, ranging in cost from S25 to
S1oo
The bill was allowed by the court and the
deputy sheriff was given writ of attach
ment. John L. lived at 90 Folsom street,
Roxbury. The officer could not find that he
had anything to attach so he attached
chip, which fulfiIls the legal requirements.
The ex-champion was examined as to the
amount of money he had made and how he
spent it, and the case was postponed until
January IL.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-12-23
Spectators Disappointed.

Washington, Decem Der 21.-The specta-
tors who ASSEM- bled in large numbers in
the Senate galleries today were disap-
pointed. The anticipation was that SEN
ator Vest would resume his attack on
the administration Cuban policy. Ear
ly in the day the statement was passed
around that Senator Hale who IL opposed
to Cuban r ecognition under the existing
circu instances, would demand Quo-
rum if debate was resumed. Doubling
his ability to command quorum, SO
many Senators have left the city, Mr..
Vest determined to postpone his effort
till after the recess.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-12-23
Another Chicago Bank Has Its Troubles.

Chicago, Deeember 22.-Shortly after
II O'Clock a crowd of depositors gathered
at the Hiberniap Banking Association
In the Ashland block corner of Clark
and Randolph streets, to withdraw their
savings.
The bank Ia regarded as one of the
strongest in the city, having withstood
every panic. For this reason 1t is one
OF the largest repositories for savings In
the city.
!. President Clark in an interview said
that the savings bank would take adj
vantage of the law ty which demands for
more than $50 must be accompanied with
80 days notice, and 800 or more by q
60 days' notice. Demands of less than $50
will be paid on sight. Mr.. Clark said
that the Dank had 70 per cent of reserve
fund ON hand and could stand II run Of
two months il necessary.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-12-23

country than all other diseases put tegeIher,
and until the last few years was supposed to ee
incurable For great many years doctors pro pro-
nounced it local disease. and prsscflDea IocSi ia
local treatment, pronounced it incursble: Sc7
ence has proven catarrh to be consMtntisonaii y
disease, and therefore. requires conssnuIonad .rad
by F. j, Cheney g. Co., Toleao, Ohio, is me only
constitutional cure on the market. 1t is taken
internally In doses from 10 drops to teaspo0n
iul 1t acts directly on the blood ana bnneed uSea5
dollars for any case it fails to cure. seno 1or
circulars and testimonials, Address, n
+. J. CHENEY s. CO., Ioleoo' v.
gE- Sold by Druggists, 75c.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-12-23
clemenoy Extended to Armenians.

London, Deoumber ga despatch
from Constantinople to the Central News
says: The Sultan has issued q decree
granting amnesty to 20C0 Armenians con-
victad of either crimes against ths gov
ernment or against persons or property,
or who were awaiting trial on such
charges. In addition his majesty COM
mutes the death sentence passed on 80
Armenians to imprisonIneuI in the for
tress and promises that these prisoners
will he given liberty il they behave
themselves for three months, The clem-
ency is due to the intervention of Mon
signnr Ormaninian. the Armenian patri-
arch.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-12-23
Weather Observation.

The agricultural depal tment weather
bureau for yesterday, December 90. taksn
at p. m. meridian time, the observation
for each station being given in this order:
Temperature, direction of wind, state OF
weather:
Boston. 90 degrees. NE. cloudy; New
phla, 80 degrees, Sc. snow; Washington,
80 degrees, 8, snow; Albany, 20 degrees,
N, cloudy; Buffalo, 20 degrees. =.
snow; Detroit 20 degrees. e,
cloudy; Chicago, "a degrees. NV, cloudy ;
St. Paul, 20 degrees, NV, clear ;
Huron, Dak., IS degrees, N, clear
Bismarck, 20 degrees, NE, cloudy; Jack
sonville, b2 degrees, SW, clear.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-12-23
MAINE coNoREssMEN.
How They Will Spend the Holiday
Recess.
ESPECIAL TO THE rREssel

Washington, December 22.-Congress ad-
journed today until January fifth. Speaker
Reed left on the afternoon train for Boston,
where he will hear an insurance referee case
tomorrow. He will later return to New York
and thence to Washington. Mrs Reed and
Miss Reed remain in Washington. Congress
man Dingley and family and Congressman
Milliken also remain here Mr.. Boutelle will
be away during the holidays.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-12-23
Creditors Manifest No Disoontent.

Chicago, December 2a.-There was a
steady stream of creditors today at the
National Bank of Illinois, sending in
their pass books and other evidences Of
claims AS soon as the accounts are
balanced and the claims adjusted, the
first dividend will be paid. There was
little discomfort, >the situation being &C.
ceptad calmly with confidence that all
would get their money in time.
Heavy Liabilities.
Chicago, Deoember 22.-In the sworn
statement of the condition of she Hiher-
nian Banking Association. before COM
mencement of business yesterday, the
cashier states the liabilities at $780,
725
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-12-23

The fire caused by an explosion in No.s
Baltimore shaft at Wilkesbarre, Pa,
Monday, was still burning last night. To
subdus the fumes the shaft will have to
be flooded. The men injured are all do
ing nicely.
Admiral Bunca with the flagship New
York and the battleship Maine: arrived
ut Fortress Monroe at D. n. Tuesday.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-12-23
Local Weather Report.

Portland, December 23.-The local
weather bureau office records az to the
weather are the following:
sa. m.-Berometer. 20. 921; thermome-
wind. N; velocity, 8: weather, 1t. snow.
SD. m.-Barometer. 80. COL: thermome-
ter, 15.0; dew point s. humidity,
700; wind. N; velocity. 6; weather,
clear.
Mean daily thermometer. B.0: maxi
mum thermometer. 21.0; minimum ther.
mometer, 90; maximum velocity OF
wind, 9; total precipitation, .)l.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-12-23
j. r LIBBY.

Post script to our Holiday ad in another part
of this paper.
Womens Price cut for Wednesdays sensation
Slippers.I 60 pair Ladies' Slippers at 8 %1.oO
This Slipper bargain is composed of
several lots. Patent Vamp Sandals worth,
$1.5O
DongoIa Sandals, regular price,
Patent Tip Sandals, regular price,
Patent Operas and Sandals, worth,
Every pair of the above will go today at
@1.oo
j. R. LIBBY.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-12-23
Chicago Banker. To 3. Arrested.

Chicago, December 3s.-Warrants were
sworn out this evening for the arrest Of
e. g. Dreyer and Robert Berger OF the
banking firm Of Il. s. Dreyer & Co.
which failed here yesterday. The war
rauts charge the bankers with violation
of the banking laws of Illinois by receiv-
ing deposits after the institution was in
solvent.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-12-23

New Freight Rates Tor ArOostOOk Potatoes
Bangor, December 22.-Advices have
boen received by the Bangor & Aroos-
took railroad that southern lines will
issue tariff reduced rates Dsoem ber 20.
This will enable Aroostook potatoes to
be shipped to the south ana be of great
benefit to Aroostook county. The re-
duced rates secured to New York has
started up business already and the
prospects are good for outhern business.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-12-23
Beverly Schooner GROUNDED.

Boothbay Harbor, December 22.-The
schooner Edgar Randall of Beverly which
grounded on the lodges in the harbor, now
lies badly listed to port with the prospects
of filling at high tide
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-12-23
Year Ago He Agreed With Secretary
Olney.
SAID PRESIDENT ALONE COULD
RECOGNIZE INDEPENDENCE.
That Does Not Change Our Relations to

Statement Made With Some Emphasis.
Washington, December I'm answer
ing question of Senator Gray in the
discussion of the Cuban belligerency re-
solutions February "a, 1896, Senator Nor
gan is quoted In the Congression Record
as follows: "I dispute the power Of the
President Of the United States of his
own motion and without the assistance
of Congress to recognize belliGerency
between two foreign governments he-
cause the President Of the United States
has no right by his proclamation to
change the commercial rotations between
the people of this country and the people
of foreign country.
"Being the representative of the Unit
ed States in virtue of its sovereignty as
effects foreign country, he has right
to recognize the independence of for
eign country because that recognition
has no effect on our own people. 1t does
not change our relation to that country
in the slightest degree. 1t does not COM
pei us to pursue commerce under the
laws which reg ulate war instead OF laws
which regulate peace."
Senators White and Gray having still
further pressed their questions. asking
il he denied the right of the President tu
recognize bslligerency, Senator Morgan
said: "If the Senator from Delaware
will allow me, distinctly assert that
the President of the United State has The
exclusive right to recognize the inde-
pendence of a foreign power, because that
effects our people not at all.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-12-23
Forefathers, D.y at por.smouth.

Portsmouth,, December 2a -R orefsth-
ers' day was celebrated with appropriate
exercises today by the Congregational
club, The programme included the re-
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-12-23

ception of mem mbers and guests at the
North church, dinner at Pierce's hall ana
address by President hyde of Bowdoln
college on the Spiritual Opportunity OF
the Public Schools -
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-12-23
THE WEATHER.

Boston, Dec. a.
Local forecast for
Wednesday: Snow.
warmer during the
day. northeast winds,
increasing in foroe. I
Washington, Dec.
%. Forecast forWed-
nesday for New Eng
land: Heavy snow,
warmer on coast,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-12-23

Opera glasses are very useful and
lasting present. McKenney would be
pleased to show you 100 pair of his own
imnOrtattOD.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-12-23

We are not surprised that people will
not take new cough remedy, when they
know the value of DR.. Bulls Cough
Syrup
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-12-23
Commits sioner Carleton Convicts Deer
Doggers.

Augusta, December 92.-Fish and
Game Com missioner Carleton returned
today from Knox county whore he con-
victad two men, Thurston and Grouse of
dogging deer, and fiued them $40. The
dogs were killed. Tho hearing was held
ut SomeTville.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-12-23
ESTABLISHED JUNE 2s. 1se2-voL "a.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

ftS OcNtIGCI tOeSOV
Ss likely to be
Fair. aoe
The store av5Iy be open
this eveming and tomnor-
rozO evemimg.
~ I'VE the boy a
W Jonathan Crook
knife. Jonathan
Crooks is the standard Of
Jack knife excellence, you
know, the very tiptop of
goodness in pocket cut
lery---and every boy
knows that. There's a
splendid stock to select
from here, a new fresh
line from Sheffield. the
latest shapes and styles
at easy prices. Pearl.
shell, stag and buffalo
horn handles---one, two
three and four blades.
For an elderly man
a muffler is as good as
anything, sufer to please
him than most anything
you could think Of, White,
black, or navy blue
ground, all plain or with
a little sprig of bright
ness. 75c up. Or a box
of white linen pocket
Handkerchiy.fs with a
small initial letter in the
corner,---we have them
with letters so daintily
embroidered he'll think
its your own work--.$I.5o
to $500 the box.
One counter is given
over to Tray Cloths. You
hadn't thought of tray
cloths perhaps, and yet
they are acceptable pres
ents for your friend who
keeps house and a bit out
of the ordinary.
Towels always. You'll
never make a mistake in
sending towels. Hand
some ones for SI.25, $50
and down to 25c and up
to $500.
A pair OF Wade &
Butchers Razors in a
velvet lined morocco
case would please most
anv man; the toilet goods
counter shows a fine as
sortment or Razors, the
best makes only, singly
and in cases.
A good Smoking Jack
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-12-23
Cubans Have a Government.

Paris, December 22-The Gil Bias pub
fishes report of an interview with Senior
Betances, the representative of the Cuban
inurgents in Paris, in which he declares that
the assertions that the revolutionists in Cuba
have no government are false. The Cubans,
he says, have an organized government in
the form of a Junta, whose members are
acting together under the assent of the
active participants in the rebellion and a
majority of the inhabitants of the island
The sympathy of the American people with
the CubaIs, Senior Betances says, is entirely
unself1sh and springs from a feeling of COM
passion for the victims of Spanish tyranny.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-12-23
How Maine Members Feel.

Washington. December 22.-Though
Congressional debates have not heen
forth coming to stimulate and keep
active In discussion the matter brought
out by the latest phases Of the Cuban
situation, the manifestations of feeling
on this and that topic, have not lessened
in any degree The position assumed by
feature of the discussions in private and
pu blic so for as the opinions Of the MEM
bsrs Of Congress 60 in the matter, but it
is evident that the burden of general de-
clarations Ia antagonistic to the views
declared by the Secretary of State The
two Maine Senators differ very slightly
in respect to the Olncy position. Mr..
Hale does not doubt tho correctness of
the stand taken by Secretary Olney.
Mr.. Frye, who is a member Of the COM
mitteo on foreign relations, while he has
been inclined to think Olney is right,
has not fully determined what the effect
would be If the Cameron resolution
should pass.
Spanish Papers Abuse United States.
Madrid, December 22.-The Madrid and
provincial press continue their campaign of
denunciation against the United States, but
their columns contain nothing new in the
way of abuse of the American government.
1t is asserted that the Spanish government
has been secretly preparing for war for
some time past.
Advice for Spanish Minister.
London, December 22-Che Daily News
referring to the state m ent that the Spanish
minister of war is preparing pamphlet for
the use of the army and navy, giving data
of the American defences, ETC., says that it
seems that Spain has consented to take
hand in the international game of bluff
planned by Senator Cameron. 1t adds that
If General Azzarraga, the Spanish minister of
war, has done anything SO foolish as the act
accredited to him he had better undo it i'm
mediately.
Weyler Goes to Front Again.
Havana, December 22.-Captain General
Weyler, accompanied by his staff, left here
at O clock this morning on board trans
port bound for Martel, where he arrived at
a. m.
This afternoon he proceeded to the field Of
military operations.
Official reports say that in a battle recent
ly fought near Placetas, the rebels lost 200
killed or wounded and the Spanish one
killed and IL wounded.
Pouring Troops Into Cuba.
Madrid, December ga despatch to the
Impartial from Havana says that 5000 troops
have sailed for Manzanilla to join the forces
gents under General Garcia who is now
holding the road to Bayamo.
Cubans Have a Government.
Paris, December 22.-The Gil Bias pub
fishes q report of an interview with Senor
Betances, the representative of the Cuban
49,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-12-23
STATE RESTS ITS CASE.
Evidence ali In Against Mate
Bran.
DAYS TESTIMONY BROUGHT OUT
LITTLE AGAINST ACCUSED.

Stories of Sailors Put wheelman Brown
in a Bad Light-Proposed to Pour Ker-
esene on Cargo and Set 1t On Fire-De-
fence Begins Today.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-12-23

A good Smoking Jack
ct or Lounging Coat
doesn't cost much. A
splendid line Of them
around $500 and up to
$12.oo. Why not decide
on that for your fussy
brother?
Don't miss the Sterling
Silver counter. Wenty
feet of selling space filled
with sterling silver nov
elites.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-12-23

~ Portland. December %. 1895.
The store ag5IJ be open
this evemimg and tomor-
roz0 eyeMgMg.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-07-16
Peaches Will Be Abundant.

From present indications there will
be no lack of Maryland peaches this
year, as the indications point to big
production. In Kent county, the
great peach growing centre Of the
Maryland and Delaware peninsula,
reports promise fine crop. The
sale Of peach baskets, in anticipation
of the large yield, is enormous.
Factories are running on full time,
and in addition hundreds of thousands
of baskets will be shipped. The es-
timated crop of Kent county, this
season is 100000 baskets. Queen
Anne's county, over Chester river,
will yield at least 500, 700 baskets
and one of the extensive growers in
Kent estimates his crop at 10000
baskets. Others make nearly as
large estimates.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-07-16
SHERIFFS SALE.

BY virtue OF sundry writs Of Fieri Facias, IS
sued out OF the Court OF Common Pleas OF COL
umbla County, Pa, and to me directed, there
will be exposed TO public sale at the Court
House In Bloomsbury, on
SATURDAY, JULY IS, 1896,
at 2 o'clock p. M, all that certain messuage or
tenement, piece and tract OF land situate and
being in the township OF Center, In the County
OF Columbia, Pa, bounded and described as
follows, that is to say; Beginning at low wa
ter mark on the north side of the northeast
branch OF the Susquehanna river; thence by
land of Benjamin Boone north thirty and three
eighth degrees west, one hundred and eighty
perches and two-tenths to a stone; thence by
land of Joseph Pohe south seventy-one and
one-half degrees west, forty-four perches and
seven-tenths to a stone and lands Of Jesse Mer
| rel thence by the same and lands OF Joshua
Webb south thirty degrees east, one hundred
and eighty perches to low water mark OF the
river susquehanna aforesaid thence north
seventy-one degrees east forty-sx perches to
| the place OF beginning. Containing forty-nine
acres and seventy-eight perches OF land, more
or less, whereon is erected a large two-story
FRAME FARM HoUs >,
| large bank barn and straw shed attached,
wagon shed and outbuildings; also three frame
dwelling houses and stable.
There is good well OF water near the farm
dwelling house, a we'll OF water at the barn and
an abundance OF fruit of various kinds upon the
| premises. This property is situate about four
miles east OF Bloomsbury, along the public
road leading from Bloomsbury to Berwick, and
very desirable property.
ALSO:
All that or Of "a N uitI1ntp
in the township OF Centre aforesaid, bounded and
| described as follows. to-wit: Beginning at a
corner and land now or late OF Philip Miller and
Jesse Merrell; thence by land OF said Jesse Mer-
rell north slxty-nve and three-fourth degrees
| east, fifty-two perches to a post; thence by
lands late OF Joseph Pohe, north thirty and one
| fourth degrees west, twenty perches to post
| and lands OF the said Joseph Pohe; thence south
| sixty-fve and three-fourth degrees west, fifty
| two perches to post corner; thence by land
late OF Philip Miller south thirty and one-fourth
| degrees esst, twenty perches to stone corner,
| the place OF beginning. Containing six and
| one-half acres. The above described land In
| cludes limestone lots containing one-half acre
| each, thirteen In number.
| ALSO:
All that certain piece or parcel OF land situate
In Centre township aforesaid, bounded and de-
scribed as follows, to-wit: On the north by
lands of n. L. Campbell, east by lands
OF Levi Miller. now DR.. b. F. Gardner,
south by Delaware Lockawanna and Western
Railroad, and west by lands formerly OF Philip
Miller now the estate OF Samuel Knorr, decd,
containing six acres and thirty perches, more
| or less.
| Seized, taken into execution at the suits OF
Lafayette Greasy ct. al. vs.. N. L. Campbell, and
| to be sold as the property OF N. L. Campbell.
j. Is. McHENRY,
| WINTERsTEEN,C ,.,,,a Sheriff.
robson, ACUys'
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-07-16
HARPER'S BAZAAR.

The successive August numbers OF
the Basar will be especially attractive
to readers who enjoy outdoor life,
and who cultivate acquaintance with
Nature in her various moods. "Birds
in Midsummer" a charming study by
Caroline A. Creevy; "A Feathered
Ishmaelite," by Marion Harland ;
and "The Story of Duck Farm" by
Ruth McEnery Stuart, will be given.
For those who enjoy fancy-work, there
are several papers on "Summer EN-
broidery," by Candace Wheeler, and
the series on "Household Decora-
tion," begun in July, by Mary Artois,
will be continued through August