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The Portland daily press., 1896-09-17
MISCELLANEOUS.
MISCELLANEOUS.

Sold in Portland Me- by L..
The Portland daily press., 1896-09-17
PRISON BREAKERS.
French Criminal Glasses Have Furnish
ed Some Stars.

A Convict Who Found His Way Out of
Every Prison In France-He Remained
Undaunted In the Face of the Greatest
Odds and Dangers.
The Portland daily press., 1896-09-17

RICYCLES-I want to buy from $4,000 to
- $4,000 worth of bicycles, new, old OF
damaged. Pay highest cash price. Call or
changed. big line for sale. No business
done on Saturday. BOSTON STORE, All
Fore street. aug}4-8
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-09
THE POSTAL SERVICE.
Its wth-Frec-Delivery Expert
ments-CiyiI-service Reform.

WASHINGTON, December 8.-Postmas-
ter-General Wilson, i'm his annual report.
depicts the growth Of the postal service
in the following paragraph:
From an organization Of seventy-five
postmasters in the first year OF Washing
toms Administration. and a mail service
costing 5000. confined to the carriage OF
letters. the Post-Office Department has
grown to an organization Of over 1000
postmasters and service costing Sg2, ,Oco %
coo open to the transmission Of almost all
kinds OF matter, with a limitation Of
weight only, and has become an integral
part of the organized postal system OF the
world. And. says Mr.. Wilson. surely the
time has come when the best business or
eanization should be adopted in the ad-
ministration Of the department. and a
larger extension OF the civl-service
methods in the selection of employees.
upon whose faithful. strenuous. and in
telligent labor. rather b. political quail
fications. must be based the high and eiii-
cient service for which the people an
nually pay such immense sums
The experiment Of free delivery in towns
and villages has not proved a success,
says the Postmaster-Gene and the re-
suits of free rural delivery are as yet in
complete.
There was a heavy increase in the
money-order business Of the department,
both domestic ana foreign the tnterna-
tional business showing a balance against
this country Of SS.29l1g9.
No effort has been spared to increase
the service and facilities in the star
routes, which serve the rural population
Of the country. so as 90 extend a daily
service as far as practicable TO every To-
cality in the United States.
Twelve thousand and ninety appoint
ments were made during the year. as fol-
lows: on designations and expirations OF
terms. 1854; on removals. 1871; on offices
becoming presidential. $50: on deaths Of
postmasters. $50; on establishment Of
post-offices, 2.O45. But little more than /
per cent. Of the pOstmasters have resig-
nations on file. while a little over one
tenth Of per cent. of the Offices are va
cant from deaths Of postmasters."
During the year the department issued
1913 fraud orders, forbidding the delivery
Of mail matter and the payment of money
orders TO parties and corporations found
10 be operating lottery schemes through
the mails.
The subject OF universal postal con-
crosses. ciVil-service reform in the de-
partment. and other matters were en-
compassed 10 their full value In that por-
ton of the Presidents message dwelling
upon the pOtal service.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-09
New York Dry-Goods Mnrket

NEW YORK, December S.-The Jour
nal Of Commerce and Commercial Bulle-
tin. in its weekly review of the dry
goods market to-day, says: Several
days Of cold weather during the past
week stimulated business with retailers
here and elsewhere 10 a considerable eN-
tent. and encouraged hopes Of an i'm
proved trade with jobbers. and later in
the primary markets also. These hopes
have hardly been fulfilled. and business
by first and second hands has been Of
Indifferent volume in staples and in all
lines of seasonable merchandise. Staple
cottons Of all descriptions are slow, so
far as new orders are concerned. but
there is q fair outward movement from
the primary market. on account Of eN-
isting contracts The tone Of the mar
ket for these IS easy. and buyers fire.
ouently have the advantage. although
quotations are not openly reduced The
market for raw cotton is weak ele-
ment in the situation. Print-clOths have
an easier tendency, and with enormous
stocks are disagreeable factor. Spring
cotton-goods have been in moderate re-
quest There is no material change in
the woollen and worsted goods depart
ment. Collections are generally well re-
ported upon.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-09

Wood county. who was reelected. and
who Is now candidate for Speaker OF
the House. The bin passed the House.
bot the Legislature adjourned before its
passage In the Senate.
The school-hook question will be another
bone Of contention. The present law Is
partially imperative. which fact it's
friends claim Is chiefly due to hostility on
the part OF those who have it's enforce
ment in charge. II was passed two years
ago by a Republican Legislature. The
Democratic State platform adopted al
Wheeling declared against it. In any
event some action is necessary, as at
present no contract exists for many OF
the books In use I'm the public schools
The old Virginia State debt will cut
very little figure. Early in the session "A
resolution will be introduced declaring
that West Virginia Is neither morally nor
legally responsible for any part OF the
alleged claim. and Il is said that there IS
already considerable rivalry among the
members as to who shall have the honor
OF introducing the resolution, which VIII
probably be adopted by unanimous vote.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-09
FIrzsIMMoNs, sHARKEY & co.
Court Proceedings for Possession
OF That Purse-NIoney.

SAN FRANCISCO, December S.-Bob
FstZsimmons; his manager. Martin Julian;
Daniel Lynch. representing Tom Sharkey;
Wyatt carp who acted as referee In the
Fitzsimmons-S -Sharkey fight, and q number
OF others interested in the legal squabble
for possession of the $1,000 purse money,
appeared in Justice GrOezngers court
room this afternoon. Referee carp was
the only witness examined, and he was
not asked TO explain how or when he
consented 10 act as referee. He testified
however that he lid not possess dollar
i'm the world. and that he owned no pro-
perty save the clothing he wore. This
admission created surprise, as the witness
was popularity supposed 10 be a man Of
means Cross-examination was reserved
until Thursday.
Julian insists that he has abundant tes-
tlmOny TO prove the existence OF huge
piece OF robbery.
Although Sharkey was supposed to have
suffered relapse to-day he was never
theless well enough TO change his quar-
ters 10 Vallejo this evening. where he
went, in company with Lynch and Need
ham. The Fitzsimmons faction claims
that the three moved I'm the hope of get
ting beyond the jurisdiction OF Justice
Groezinger's court. but Lynch denies this.
Mr.. carp. who was relieved OF big
revolver by Captain Whitman just prior
TO the call OF time on the evening OF the
priEe-hght. pleaded not guilty to-day 10
the charge Of carrying concealed weapons,
and his case was continued.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-09
CUBAN RESOLUTION.
1T WILL he INTRODUCED BY SEN
ATOR MILLS TO-DAY.
POSSESSION OF The ISLAND.
The President Is Directed to Take
IL and Hold II UDtil the People
Can Establish Govern
nlcnf.
IL and Hold
men
Govern

WASHINGTON. d. c.. December S.
Senator Mills. of Texas. will tomorrow
introduce the following resolution in the
Senate:
Joint resolution directing the President
OF the United States to take military pos
session of the Island OF Cuba. and hold
it until its inhabitants can institute such
government as they may wish, and or
ganize and arm such forces as may be
necessary to protect them against inva-
sion.
Resolved. by The Senate and House
OF Representatives Of the United States
OF America in Congress assembled. That
the President OF the United States is
hereby directed TO take possession of the
Island Of cuba, with the military and
naval forces of the United States, and
hold the same until the people Of Cuba
can organize a government, deriving its
powers from the consent of the gov
erned. and arm and equip such military
and naval forces as may be necessary
to secure them against foreign invasion"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-09
THALHIMER BROS, OPENING.
IL Occurred Last Night and Was n
Phenomenal Success.


last night was the holiday opening OF
Thalbimer Brothers. The main floor
was handsomely decorated, and the base
ment was an ideal representation Of
fairyland.
From the hour Of opening vast throngs
crowded the spacious floors, and familiar
faces from every section Of the city could
he seen i'm the masses visiting each de-
nartment and evincing their admiration
in numerous ways. The basement, which
contains the Crockery and the Santa
Claus Goods. reflects much credit upon
this enterprsng firm. The display
whether Of oriental or Occidental Goods,
is harmonious and artistic in every de-
tail.
Everything that is calculated TO please
IS shown in profusion. Crockery Orna-
ments. Cut-Glass. Toys. Rockers Baby
Carriages. Silyerware, In extremely
large quantities. Immense arches, ex-
tending from the front TO the rear, neat
y and daintily covered with Hand
kerchiefs. presented an inviting appear
orce. and contrasted with the gorgeous
arrangement Of varied colored Silks. As a
whole II suggested a sunburst from the
tropical regions.
Here and there III groups people might
have been seen discussing what was and
what was not appropriate as a honday
gift. but from out OF this wonderful col
lection ii seemed difficult to decide upon
one thing that should be more appropri-
ate than another.
Thalhimer Brothers have surpassed
themselves. and in their stock for this
holiday season are numerous articles
that can be had at small prices. and
must be conceded to he eminently suit
able and acceptable for Christmas gifts.
After the doors had been closed the
attaches of the house were rendered an
elegant supper by the firm. Covers We're
laid for 100 and the table was most
temptingly set. The proDrietors occupied
seats at the head and foot, while the
great army OF managers, clerks. and
salespeople filled the long rows OF seats
at the sides The occasion was most
a-tsul.f,,I ono all
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-09
prpIrBLICAN CAUCUS.
,rs RISE TO An INTEREST
NC DEvELoPMENT.
nvgg BOLTERS DO NOT ATTEND.
ec,ds In His Resignation ms
,ecrctor'-ni"a'e' Hi o0"''"er'"
Given. Vp - International
...,ctary conference.
venctarY co"fcre n

..nfNGTON. ID. c.. December s.
Wen ,rc Republican senatorial eau
called 90 meet at 10 o'clock this
il was half an. hour later be-
suorum OF Republicans arrived.
Dsbols. Pcttgrew. Mantle, and
,r .oar Of the five boiling senator's
.- ..s city. d'd not attend. but held
....-sa,, Of their own in the commit
...r. Of Mr. Dubois.
-,.-. was no discrimination in the mat
notification in connection with the
senators. according TO the usual
are not invited; they arc simply
.... chat O. caucus viii be held at "a
.re and stated place These no.
vare sent yesterday TO all the bolt
-,.r Republican senators, and TO
...- r1ncs Of Nevada. The only Re
,...r to whom notice was not sent was
..- stewart. OF Nevada, who all
.....s ODE last session was regarded as
...-.n8-out Populist
.-..r- Dubois this morning. through
-... addressed TO Senator sherman,
.--.r OF the caucus. resigned the sec
..v..p of tho caucus and his mem
..-.r Oh the Steering Committee This
ts an Indication of the proposed
.,.r the silver men 10 refrain from
r~ amuatlng with their old-time
.> Nr Wilson. OF Washington
. ...,e6 Iccretary IN place Of Mr..
-..... There was a friendly rivalry be-
....- lr.s-rs. Shoup and Hansbrough for
... r...rcv on the Steering Committee
.....f hv the resignation of Mr.. Dubois.
-. .-.stlnn was settled satisfactorily
s.. ,..rr both men on the committee,
.-f 0 Chat extent increasing its MEM
chief topic Of discussion was the
n--..t lIl with the result that the mat
.- was referred without action TO the
>..s-re Committee. That committee will
..-.ler the advisability Of taking up the
--r..y DID, and the possibility Of pass-
r- T. II wisdom suggests that such an
.rrt should Dee made. Senator Sher-
nan who has hitherto been one Of the
chief advocates of this measure. refrained
t~ -cussing lt. The consensus Of
rr.r- Gathered from the short speeches
Val. was that il would not be wise to
.... uu me u-ll, OWING 10 eutdn8l lciucntS
,s.t were sure 90 arise. and the more
rr.a. fact that IL would be impossible
2. 60. tte votes wherewith 10 pass it.
r-.l.c.us who attended the caucus say
-.r are firm in the conviction that the
r-r.y Did is now without hope Of
r- Wolcott. Of Colorado introduced a
r-u-Ur. which was unanimously
ar.l uthorzing the chairman OF the
- t1 appoint a special committee
l.f.- senator's. whose duty it shall be 10
devise such legislation, for action by this
session NJ Congress. as viii secure an in
,s-sroral monetary conference with the
rrl commercial nations OF the world
Senator Nolcott made q short speech
ssr--e the adoption Of the resolution,
r. chat this Congress should enact
r es ton necessary 10 authorize the
err- President to- invite other nations
o. ur u such "a conference and appoint
american delegates thereto. There was
r- opposition. and the resolution was
-..l O.. without a dissenting voice.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-09
MoRMoNs SENT OUT or FLORIDA.
They Had Broken Up Several Fami-
iies--ENpuIsion Endorsed.

LIVE OAK, FLA, December S.-A mob
of 500 men seized four Mormon elders to-
day, and. bringing them to this place.
West The elders were rather roughly
handled by the mob The names of the
Mormons are w. 9. Fisher j. A. West.
j. w. Musser and T. f. Warsden. These
men have been preaching their doctrines
i'm Suwanee county for two months. They
have been very successful among the
women and have broken up several fami-
lies. Finally, indignation became so in
tense that a mob was formed and the
action noted above was taken. The action
OF the mob is generally endorsed Con-
sidering the circumstances, everything
was done very quietly.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-09
TENS RAILWAY COMMISSION.
Consideration Of Freight-Rate Mat
ter Postponed Indefinitely.

DALLAS. TEN, December s.-A tele-
gram from Austin to the Dallas Business
Mems Freight Bureau says the adjourn
ed meeting of the State Railway Commits
sion, to consider an advance in its freight
rates In compliance with the demand OF
Texas roads. recOnvened to-day, but az
both railroad men and commission seemed
anxious to avoid a showdown considera-
tion of the matter was postponed indefi-
nitely. and the meeting adjourned The
railroad managers did not seem inclined to
comply with Chairman Rogers's ruling
that they must make oath 10 their state
ments that the commissions existing
rates We're so low that the roads could not
pro-rate without loss.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-09
copy of Letter Received.

Mexican Medicine Company, So east
Broad street: l..
Gentlemen I take great pleasure IN
recommending the xxx. To-ka as tna
best medicine I have eve; used Tor nys-
pepsia, Indigestion. and loss OF appeute;
Have taken several bottles or IL, anu
found more relief than at any time Ia .ne
past two years that l nave oeeh 10 .no
ha,ds of the doctors. For nervous AZ
soctions TO my knowledge. no better
rovnedv than To-Ka can be found.
pasnectfully. J. w. HEWITT
206 north Fourth street,
Richmond. Va
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-09
c.,.,m,x Holiday Rates.

on account of the Christmas honusyS ,y,,,
the southern Railway WIN sen ,Uu rouNo =, ano
tickets to points witnm nn lS.i"s - nv
M nl ~ ronnd-trip. Tickets TO be soia
Icaoornber III 22d to 18th. inclusive, and De-
49,. soth 20 January LIST, Inclusive
',',,h ~" extreme limit January 4, 1897.
" Tickets 1SD will also be sold December le,h
- 9stb. inclusive. 10 students holding cer-
,esa',es 20 a0V signed by the principals OF their
yesnective schools. ]. c. HORTON,
travelling Passenger Agent
Richmond, Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-09
Army Appropriation Dill.

WASHINGTON. ID. c.. December S.
The House Military Committee to-day
considered the first draft OF the army
appropriation bill. This draft is drawn
on the lines of the estimates. which
are an increase Of s5OO,Ooo over the bill
for the present fiscal year Tomorrow,
the Quartermaster-Gener Paymaster-
General. and Chief OF Ordinance will be
called before the committee to explain
the necessity for these Increases. which
are recommended by their several bu-
reaus. Some consideration was given TO
the Military Academy bill, and it is ex-
pected that both Of these measures will
be reported to the House and passed be-
fore the holidays.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-09
THE COMMODORE HELD.
She Makes AmdaVit That She Is
Going 10 Honduras.

JACKSONVILLE. FLA, December s.
ite hIbustering steamer Commodore,
which was chartered 10 carry news
Iarsr correspondents TO Cuba, to-day
az .I for clearance papers to Truxillo,
British Honduras Collector Bisbee
NFel % Washington for instructions.
Dc was ordered 70 hold the vessel and
20 forward 20 the Treasury Department
af1aYfs of the master and charterers
hat they will go 10 clearance port d.
fect and not violate the neutrality. navi-
t.-cn OF maritime laws; also. 10 no.
.'y 'he commander OF the revenue cut
er Boutwell, not 20 allow the Commodore
2 90 20 sea until the Secretary Of the
Treasury gives permission. The aiilda-
SITS have been secured and forwarded
'i he Commodore IS now guarded by
ne Boutwell,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-09
PERMANENTLY IN WASHINGTON.
The Republican National Commit
tee Thus Established.

WASHINGTON, d. c.. December s.
The Republican National Committee have
decided to establish permanent headquar-
ters at Washington. This morning Messrs.
Hanna and Osborne, the chairman and
secretary. respectively. Of the National
Committee, accompanied by Mr. Payne,
the national committeeman from Wiscon-
sin; Mr.. Myron NJ. Parker, the District
member OF the committee, and General
Horace Porter, OF New York began an
inspection OF the several bunu-n that
have been offered 10 them for this pur-
pose The proposition advanced by Mr..
Parker 10 accept the building owned by
him on r street, near the Treasury De-
partment. one OF the most central spots
in the city. Is likely TO be accepted. as it
will be placed at the committees disposal
upon their own terms.
The date Of opening the headquarters
IS a matter Of future consideration. but
IL will probably not be long delayed
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-09
s,nnish Endorsement of Cleveland.

JACKSONVILLE, FLA, December s.
senior Pedro Soils. Consul Of Spain, is as
well pleased with the Presidents mes
sage as the most enthusiastic Cuban. He
would not speak officially, but, unofficial
" said. 1T IS a masterpiece OF diplo-
macy: one Of the best State papers ever
read. and its fair treatment of the Span
isb-Cuban affair will excite the admira-
ton Of all nations 1t is very deicately
expressed. and exceedingly diplomatic,
and | look upon President Cleveland and
the members Of his Cabinet as among
the greatest men Of the world. ! am sure
ALI Europe will demonstrate It's approval
i'm telegrams Of endorsement
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-09
KEARsARGE AND KENTUCKY.
Detail of Oniccrs TO Examine Plates
Therefor,

WASHINGTON, December S.-Secre-
tary Herbert to-day detailed Captain
Mccormick. Chief-Engineor j. A. B.
Smith. and Nayal-Constructor Dashiell
10 investigate the quality OF the plates
furnished FOR the kearsarge and the
kentucky, now being built at Newport
News. va. Some of the plates furnished,
on being marked for fitting to the yes
sci. did not fulfil requirements, and COM
plaint was made. The board VIII meet
at NeMnort News.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-09
Lynching in Tennessee.

MEMPHIS. TENN. December S-Jim
Dovis the negro who on Saturday last
killed a 13-year-old boy and seriously
wounded another. aged IL. the, sons of
Ioe Williams his employer, was cap
tured in the woods near here last eve
ing Instead Of BRINGING him 10 this
citv, his captors took him In a southerly
direction. stating that they were going
10 take him 10 the house OF the father
of his victims. but IL is an open secret
that Davis was hanged
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-09
THREE CENTS PER COPY.
Canada, and involved Il has been esti-
,nated ne rnuch "a q OC0 Opo

Canada, and involved II has been esti-
mated. rs much as 100000.
Valentines arrest was brought about
by the testimony OF May Vintage. who,
out OF remorse and fearing arrest tried
to kill herself by firing a bullet into her
breast. She recovered and while Valen-
tine was inquiring as TO her condition he
Was arrested. The young girl was taken
before the grand jury. where she gave
facts which resulted In indictments being
found against Valentine. She told Of
having passed several bogus checks that
had been given to her by Valentine They
had lived together In number OF dif-
ferent places. and for the latter offence
the abduction charge was drawn against
the prisoner
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-09
SavoI Orders of Yesterday.

WASHINGTON, December s-The fol-
lowing naval orders were issued to-day:
Lfeutenants j. j. Hunker and h. h'
White and Ensign r. l.. Russell are de-
tached from the Minneapolis and ordered
TO the San Francisco.
Second Lieutenant f.. Theall detached
from the San Francisco and ordered to
the Minneapolis.
Lieutenant Commander Il. ii. Green, or
dered TO the Hydrographic Office
Commander q. l.. Wingate. detacheo
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-09
cronin witness Commits Suicide.

CHICAGO. ILL, December S.-henry
owen OCOnnor. one OF the chlei VII
nesses I'm the famous Cronin murder trial,
comrnitted suicide at his home, in this
civ Yesterday. by shooting himself
tbrough the heart O'Connor had been
in poor health for some time. and worry
over his condition is supposed to have
been the cause Of the deed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-09
Strike at Hamburg Failing. /.

LONDON. December S.-A dispatch to
the Central News from Hamburg says
that 4.6OO men are working about the
docks. and that ninety vessels are load
ing or discharging. The number Of
strikers who are returning 10 their work
is constantly increasing and. from pres
ent indications. the end Of the trouble
cannot be far off. In fact. complete re-
SUMPTION Of work may be looked for any
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-09
FLOODS IN THE FAR NORTHWEST.
Bridges and Railways Again swept
iuay-Great Damage Otherwise.

iWay-Great Damage Otherwise.
SEATTLE. WASH. December SIN its
s1i fool visitation. the Pacific North
vst is suffering to fully as great an eX-
tl. s during the disastrous November
sn. Between Friday and Monday
rure au the railroad bridges which
l Deem reconstructed. and the trackage
r..r bad been rebuilt during the latter
rs 0l last month, were again swept
Tr The Sn1hom!sh river. between
,ot1u.sh city and Everett is six miles
The Great Northern railway tracks
,rar sultan City and Everett are in
at.l % a depth OF from 10 feet.
rrrae big bridges over the Skykomish
rr.- .r the Cascades. were swept away.
-. stFkomsh river is q raging torrent.
rru- l many places like mill-race.
'- Everett and Monte Cristo road is
almost total wreck. and il is only with
te uetest difficulty that food supplies
se f1 te had at Monte Cristo and the
1.srao-ng towns.
Nearer Seattle. in the fertile valleys of
Iuemi-c. White. Green. and Puyallup.
great lamage is being done 10 private
property. The tides backing up the Du-
Tam. river from Puget Sound are fore
rg tte waters through the dykes and
OF over The l0wlands.
The Northern and Great Northern roads
-e st.l unable 70 operate their main
.l.s from Seattle.