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Evening star., 1896-11-16

Mr.. Courts and Mr.. Cleaves, clerks, re-
spectively, of the House and Senate ap-
preparations committees, are now on duty
at the Capitol, and making preparations
for the work of their committees at the
coming session of Congress. A meeting of
one or more of the subcommittee of the
House committee will be held November 30
at which time it is expected the advance
copies of the official estimates will be at
hand.
The estimates are usually given to the
committees in advance of the assembling
of Congress. in order that the preliminary
work of shaping the first drafts of the ap-
preparation bills may be commenced.
A call was sent out this afternoon for a
meeting Of the subcommittee having charge
of the legislative and pension bills to as
semble at II O'Clock November 80.
Evening star., 1896-11-16
Disposal of Sewage In DirminE z h "A m.


One of the worst features under the old
management was the disposal of the sew
age. By way of remedy. two systems have
found adoption. Under one the health COM
mittee collects the offal of houses and
either destroys it or turns it into ferti-
lizers. This Is more offensive and less sue
cessful than 1t might be made. but is ap-
parently a necessity until the pan system
has been abandoned. A sewage farm of
nearly l. 300 acres has been developed sew
eral miles from the city. some 400 feet
lower in elevation. The sewage. first mixed
with lime to prevent too rapid decomposi-
ton. and to assist in the precipitation Of
the solid matter, is passed through series
of depositing tanks, during which process
the mud Is removed The remainder is
dug into the land. one-third of which is
dealt with each year, the eff1uent being dis
charged in a harmless state into the river
Tame. Upon the other two-thirds are
grown early vegetables. and grain and hay
for cows kept for milk and market. The
net annual cost to the city is about f24,-
COO -..a.-
Evening star., 1896-11-16

lnmbta, ~ hid. - asked. Riggs ~ bid. sA
asked. Peoples 8 bid. Lincoln. SIS bid y asked.
commercial. ~ bid. 5n asked
Title insurance Stocks.-Rsal Estate Title, lis
asktd. }5umhia Title. hid. ~ -sked. Wash
Telephone tocks.-ieln.ylyanla, IS hid Chesa-
phone 81 hid. 7s. asked. Aineriran t;rsphophone
preferred l3 asked. Pneumatic Gun Carriage Is
asked. ~
Miscellaneous Stccks-M-ry-rthaier Linotype. 1870
bid l33 asked. I.snston Monotype. s1S bid q
as1ed washington Market. IL bid. Great Falls
Ice, 1870 asked. Ilnooln Hall so asked
Evening star., 1896-11-16
SENATOR VOORHEES,. HEALTH

Startling Reports of His Condition
Contradtcted mt His Home.
INDIANAPOLIS. Ind, November 16-A
special to the News from Terre Haute
Ind, says: United States Senator Voorhees,
Is circulating among his old friends here
daily. and gives promise of speedy resto-
ration to his old time vigor. He expects
to return to Washington within the next
two weeks.
Evening star., 1896-11-16
CELEBRATED MASS.
Continuance Of the Dia amOnd Jubilee
Of GOnznKa College.

The observance of the diamond jubilee or
severty-fifth anniversary of the founding
Of Gopzaga College. which began yesterday
morning with the celebration of pontifical
high mass at ST. Aloysius Church by his
excellency, Archbishop Martinelli, was con-
tinued in the same sacred edifice today.
The services were begun at am. with
the celebration of pontifical high mass by
Cardinal Gibbons. The cardinal was as
sisted by those named as follows: Assist
ant priest. Rev. Michael Dolan, S. j.: dea-
cons of honor. Rev Cornelius Gillespie. S.
] and Rev. P. j. Mckinney. S. j.: deacon
of the mass. Rev. p. ]. O'ConneIl, S. j.;
subdeacon, Mr.. William OGorman
Evening star., 1896-11-16
MAYOR GLEASON aRREsrED
He Declares That 1t Is Merely Pnrt NJ
Political Feud


NEW YORK, November 1s-a wow. .
Oh arrest was served upon Mayor p. J.
GLEASON OF Long Island City TODAY. The
order was based upon an indictment found
by the grand jury of Queens county last
week, alleging that Mayor Gleason had
violated the election law in ignoring the
'enersonian party in the appointment of
inspectors.
Mayor Gleason started immediately for
brooklyn to give bonds before Judge Gay
nor
Before leaving the city hall Mayor G;ea-
son said to reporter of the Associated
Press:
rms indictment like the other proceed
lhgs instituted against me by my political
enemies, Will amount to nothing 1 have
nothing to fear. because l can show that
L appointed none but competent election
inspectors and did not violate the law in
any way. This is purely another rhaDter
In the old political feud''
Evening star., 1896-11-16

NEWBURG, N. Y, November 16-Cran-
ston's Hotel. the property Of Cranston
West. Point Hotel Company. was sold at
.sheriff's sale in this city today. The prop
.erty was purchased for Mrs. Sarah w.
Bradley. Washington. D. c., for s., ,41O, SUBJ
1ect to mortgages and other claims agsre-
eating about SCI, 900. The hotel will be con-
Quoted by practically the same company,
with Henry Cranston as manager
Evening star., 1896-11-16
Sixty Thousand Seeds In One Plant.

From the st. Louis Republic. ''er * =
The common purslane is one of the won-
ders of botany. as far as seeds are con-
cerned. at least. A single seed of this plant
will produce about twenty seed-pods in a
season. The average number of seeds in
each of these, by actual count. is 5000.
making 10000 in all. AS far as we have
been able to learn, there is no instance Of
simil1k fruitfulness in any plant found
growing In this country. A single plant Of
either the Jamestown weed ('tjimson'). the
butter weed, the rag weed and some of the
vervines produce an enormous number Of
seeds, but it is doubtful If any one of them
produces one-fourth as many in q year %
the purslane does.
Evening star., 1896-11-16
Naval officers Commissioners.

The President has issued commissions to
the following named officers of the navy:
Commander Clifford H. West, Lieut.. Com
manders q. s. Prime. VIM. H. Beehler and
Giles b. Harber, Lieuts. VIM Truxton. a.
p. Niblack. A. A. Ackermann. H c. Pound
stone and ]. b. Bernadon and Paymaster
John A. Mudd
Evening star., 1896-11-16
Sent n Check.

who walked out of court last week without
paying his fine, has settled his bill with the
court sand ended the case. He sent a-check
fl ON Philadelphia to Lieut.. Kelly for $3.50,
the amount of the fine and costs imposed
Evening star., 1896-11-16
Changed It's Name.

Last, week the National Building Regis
ter entered upon the eighth year of its
career and at the same time announced q
change of name. which is now the National
Architect. and Builder. 80
Evening star., 1896-11-16
ARMY PROMOTIONS. =
Those Caused by the Retirement nj
Col. ThOs. M. Vincent.

The retirement Of Col. Thomas NJ. VIM
cent. assistant adJutant general, has
caused the promotion of Lieut.. Col. ~Mer-
ritt Barber. stationed at Chicago, to the
grade Of colonel and OF. Maj. John c. Gil
more. on duty at the War Department. to
the grade Of lieutenant colonel and leaves
a vacancy in the list Of majors in the ad-
jutant ger erals department., for ,whtch
there are already applications on file from
over one hundred captains and lieutenants
In the line of the army.
No one has yet been assigned to the va
cancy at the head OF the bureau of military
information. vacated by Gen. Vincent
Evening star., 1896-11-16
CHANGED HIS MIND
Mr.. Henry Thought He Wished 10
Commit Suicide.

Charles Henry, a well-known printer of
this city. attempted suicide this morning
by jumping into the river at the arsenal
He shouted for help when he struck the
water. and was hauled out.
Evening star., 1896-11-16
Government Receipts.

National bank notes received today for
redemption, s3s6,5a2. Government receipts
From internal revenue. sS2a. .745: customs.
$;32, ,259: miscellaneous, Sl35,9l1.
Evening star., 1896-11-16
Net cost at Chicago per each 100

Commissioner of Agriculture Wietin-y, un-
der whose direction the table was prepared
says the farmers of the state readily can
see what great good The suppression oi
the oleomargariHe traffic was 10 them.
In the table given the item Of Neutral
lard might mean grease, for all the public
know.
Evening star., 1896-11-16
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.

Tho following are the opening. the hfghes,
and the lowest and the closing prices Of the
New York stock market today. as reported
by Corson & Mccartney. members New
York stock exchange. Correspondents
Messrs. Moore & Schley. No. 50 Broadway.
Open. High. Low Close
Evening star., 1896-11-16
TO BLOW UP A HOTEL
Attempt at Destruction Possibly In,
Revenge.

Revenge.
BOSTON. November 16.-There was an
attempt made early today to blow I'D the
Hotel Highland. Roxbury, by the use CT
dynamite. The hotel is four-stery. eight
apartment house. The chimney and one of
the upper stories were badly wrecked by
the explosion. ,..,.,,.;
1t is alleged that the dynamite was used
for the purpose Of revenge
Evening star., 1896-11-16
Government ROnda.
Quotations reported by Corson & Macart-


Furnished by W. b. Hibbs g. Co.. l42l T.
street, members New York stock exchange.
correspondents Messrs. Ladenburg. Thai
mann < Co, New York.
Evening star., 1896-11-16
What We Eat for Batter.

The question of the cost of oleomar-
garine. the sale of which was so deiri-
mental to the interests of the dairymen
until the traffic was suppressed by rig
idly enforced laws, has been :tn opaque
one to farmers and others all over the
country. The solution is a; hand i'm the
following table. which IL computed AT
practically current prices for the COM
modites named and is based Oh tho method
used in the sworn formula made 10y the
Armours:
Evening star., 1896-11-16

Then comes the most interesting part
of the document. ~ . ae"''7
1T further ..aKers,.that tbs. 4nformed
ard believes and Upon information and
belief. charges that the Compressed Air
Company of New York. the acceptance of
whose proposal is recommended by the re-
Evening star., 1896-11-16
Farmer and Teacher.

Professor VIM. B. Atwood of the Virginia
Polytechnic Institute. and vice director of
the Virginia agricultural experiment sta
ton, was born August H. 1859 in Fulton
county, Ohio. He was brought up on the
farm. received his early education in coun-
Try schools and the Delta High School. and
afterward studied at the Ohio State Uni
versfty. He Joined the grange at the age of
seventeen. and before he was twenty lore
years old had served both as secretary
and master On the organization of the
Ohio agricultural experiment station in
1Ss2 he was elected superintendent, being
at that time only twenty-five years old.
This was the fourth agricultural expert
ment station organized in America lie
served i've years as superintendent of this
station, then resigned to accent a position
as assistant in the division Of entomology
In the United States Department of Agri-
culture. Two years later he was elected
vice director of the Virginia agriculturaI
experiment station at ats organization i'm
1853, which position he still holds. and for
the past five years has been professor of
horticulture, entomology and mycology in
the Virginia Polytechnic Institute. He is a
farmer, and owns and operates u farm in
Bedford county. Virginia. where he grows
fruit. and breeds fine hogs, cattle and poul-
try.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-01-29
Loring, Short A Harmonic Great Sale.

Loring, Short & Harmon will COM
mence great sale at their store today
and will give liberal discount en- all
their lines of goods. They have an i'm
uense stock of books and stationery and
the prices Of everything have been
dropped SO that customers will be
astonished. They offer books of all
kinds in stock for nominal prices These
include the latest fiction and standard
sets IN good editions and paper covered
books as we'll, Bible, prayer books,
travelling bags, shopping bags, solid
silver and silver plated novelties, pocket
bokos, letter cases, ladies' purses, photo
graph albums, dressing cases, music
rolls, cuff boxes, writing paper, envelopes,
pencils, all at great discount. In short,
If you visited their store during the holt
days and will recall the things you saw.
you will understand something of the
magnitude of this sale. Special prices to
teachers and large purchasers. Read
their advertisements.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-01-29
BRIEFLY TOLD.

The treasury gold reserve at the cose
OF business Tuesday was $50, 355, 463 The
Withdrawals for the day were $50, 600.
Howard Grants vest factory at Winter
port, Me-, was burned early Monday
morning. The cause is unknown; bss
$500.
The st. Paul remained stuck In The
Jersey sands last night. The wind must
shift before she can be got off.
The latest and corrected reports of the
nun Der of people in Ponty Pridd mine
at the time Of the explosion of the fire
damp in the pits yesterday shows there
were eighty eight. OF these Al were taken
out dead: thirty three rescued alive and
eight are missing.
The Norwich Union Fire Insurance
Company of ENGLAND, has instructed its
trustees in the United States to bid for
a round amount of the new government
loan.
Elijah Shaw, aged rs, died st his home
in Wales, Mass, TUESDAY morning. He
was the founder of Shaw University,
Raleigh. N. G.
An explosion occurred yesterday in the
hold of the British steamer Army, at
Barry, England. Two men were killed
and five injursd, and the steamer was
badly damaged.
Sir Charles Topper, late high commits
sioner for Canada to England, and Hon.
Geo. II. Murray, ex-member of the legis-
latiye council of this province, were
nominated officially Tuesday for a seat
in the Dominion House of Commons for
Cape Breton.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-01-29
WEDDINGS.
Tiles-Goodwin.

There was a quiet home wedding last
evening al the residence Of Charles u.
Goodwin, 813 Congress street, the par
ties being Charles Edwin Files, son OF
DIR. &C. Files and Miss Harriet Maroelle
Goodwin. The ceremony was performed
by Rev. /. Luce, who married DR.. and
Mrs. Files 25 years ago. Rev. DR.. Par
sons was present a portion of the even
ing. The best man was Mr.. James Phil.
FPS. and the bridesmaid was Miss Grace
Gowan. The ushers were Harry M.
Goodwin, P. d. Luce and George L.
Pickett. The refreshment tables were
p resided over by Mrs William Heating
and Miss Nina n. Files, with Miss Alb.
bic Shaw, Miss Alice burlington and
Miss Anna Hutchinson, as assistants
There was largely attended reception
for 8 to 10 o'clock
The wedding presents were numerous
and valuable, and came from a wide
circle of friends
Mr.. and Mrs. Files left on the II O'Clock
train east, and q large party of theii
friends, went with them to the station,
and when they left their carriage show.
er of rice descended on their heads. Mr..
and Mrs. Files will reside at S12 Congress
street
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-01-29
"BAT" sHEA's HOPE.
The Story of McGough Who Says He
Killed Robert Ross.

Albany, January 2S-The affidavit and
confession of McGough, who has admitted
that he murdered Robert Ross in Troy,
has been made public and will figure
prominently today in the application of
Bartholomew Shea for a trial before
Justice Mayham at Schoharie. District
Attorney Buriingame, who was appointed
by Gov. Morton, took McGough's state
ment in the case and made lengthy re
port to the Governor. This report is TO
be used by the attorneys for the prisoner
at Schoharie. McGough's affidavit is as
follows: On the sixth day of March,
1894, at the city of Troy, N. T., | shot
Robert Ross in the back of the head and
made the wound that killed him. was
down on my right knee in act OF rising
and Robert 10 IS was somewhat ahead Of
me, about four feet to the right, and
three feet higher than was when / dis
charged my revolver at him. This was
before came in collision with William
Ross, William Qujgley and Adam Ross. I
myself, had been shot prior to the time
discharged my revolver at Robert Ross.
He had jumped OF fallen on me In the
melee and had gotten up and was going
In northwesteriy direction and running
after Shea.
When shot it was simultaneous, al
most with the shot delivered by Boland,
or with shot delivered from other pistols,
and Ross fell where he stood. did not
see Robert Ross rise after he fell. Before
got off my knses Vim. Ross, Quigley
and A dam Ross came upon Inc. These
men struck me with clubs and while
they OF some of the three were striking
me, ] fired two more shots. Then Twas
knocked senseless and reiaxed my hold
on my revolver. | recovered myself and
went in westerly direction, followed by
other men. IS
There were three shots fred by some
person or persons other than myself at or
about the time I fred the one shot,
making four altogether while was yet
on my hnees. l cannot tell whether tie
shot fired was the first, second or third
of the four shots. knew one of the four
shots was tired after / fired. I cannot
tell whether it was the first, second or
third of these four shots that hit Robert
Ross in the head.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-01-29
sWoULD FIGHT FOR HER. .
England Would Mt Arbitrate
Canada's Annt1at on.
SIR Hicks BEECH TALKS ON THE
ALL Absorbing TOPIC

Permame MT Court of Arbitration Would b.
a Good Thing-In Some Cases-Many
Questions That England Would Neve,
Arbitrate-His Sentiments Are AID
plauded Loudly.
London, January 2s-Speaking at Leeds
tonight, Sir Michael Hicks Beech, chan
cellor of the exchecquer paid tribute te
the good intent of the proposers of per.
manent court to arbitrate all questions
between Great Britain and the United
States, but said he believed the arbitra.
ton of every question impossible. He
spoke of the absorption OF Canada by the
United States against Canadians and
Great Britain's wishe S. Such a matter
could not be settled by arbitration. 'sIt
Canada is ready co fight for us, we mus,
be ready to fig hit for Canada
He was applauded when he referred to
the MESA ges Of fraternity and support
that the government had received from
the British colonies throughout the
world.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-01-29
To Help the Cubans.

New Haven, Conn, January 28. The
Register, tonight says: 1t was asserted
this afternoon on the highest authority,
that hree vessels far the Cuban in
surgents had been fitted up on the coast
Of Long Island. only q short distance
from this city and seiit safely to the
island loaded down heavily rs was oon-
sistent with the sufety to the vessels
with arms and supplies for the iusurgent
cause. For several months the work of
lifting out the craft has been in progress,
and it was stated that the last vessel was
brigantine aad left it's port on the coast
only a month ago. The vessels have been
able to make such an unsupported escape,
through the fact that the government
authorities were watching for them at
the New York end of the Sound, while
the boats slipped away by Montauk point
and New London. The main value of
the supplies for the Cuban cause, lay in
the arms shipped.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-01-29
Fonnd Guilty.

Bangor, January 2S.-Jaok Darling.
hunter, guide and game warden, was
found guilty of misconduct in office by
Judge Vose in the Municipal Court to-
day, and sentenced to three months in
the county jail. He appealed and gave
bonds for his appearance at the February
term of the Supreme court. 1t is charged
that Darling caught four men illegally
fishing through the ice with set lines
and accepted $50 from them and did not
proceed against them.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-01-29
AN HONEST MAN.

Dear Editor: Please inform your readers
that if written TO conGdentially. 1 will mail in
d sealed letter. the plan pursued by which |
was permanently restored to health and manly
Weakness, night losses and weak, shrunken
parts
/ have no scheme to exhort money from any
by the quacks until l nearly lost faith in
mankind but thank Heaven l am now
well, vigorous and strong. and anxious to
make this certain means of cure known to
all
Having nothing to sell Or send C. 0. D. want
no money. Address JAS. a, HARRIS.
DaIray, Mich. Box 356.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-01-29
Gladstone on Armenia.

London, January 2.-Mr. Gladstone has
written another letter ON the Armenian
question in which referring to the muir
absolute victory over the powers, and
their unparalleled disgrace and defeat he
says 81 cannot wholly abandon the hope
that out of this darkness light will arise,
but the matters rests with the Almighty.
to Whom surely all should address fer
vent prayers in behalf Of His suffering
creatures -
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-01-29
STATE OF OHIO, CITY OF TOLEDO,
TIrrAC EnTrNnx- oos

STATE OF OHIO, CITY OF TOLEDO,
LUCAS COUNTY, 90
FRANK ]. CHENEY makes oath that he is the
senior partner of the firm of F. j. CHENEY &
Co., doing business in the City of Toledo County
and State aforesaid and that said firm will pay
the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS tor
each and every case of Catarrh that cannot be
cured by the use of HALLS CATARRH CURE.
FRANK j. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in nv
presence, this sixth day of December, A. D.,
1886.
SEAL. A. W. GLEASON,
s~~ Notary Pub dc.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken Internally and
acts directly on the blood and mucous surfaces
OF the system. Send for testimonials, free.
F. j. CHENEY & co, Toledo, o.
TSold by Druggists, 75c.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-01-29
Maine Pensions.

Washington, January 2s.-The follow
ing Maine pensions have been granted.
ORIGINAL.
Robert Clark, Fairfield.
ADDITIONAL.
Joseph L: Plummer, Weld; James O.
Clark, Belfast.
INCREASE.
Henry E. White, Gardiner.
REISSUE.
Charles o. Stone, Augusta
ORIGINAL, WIDOWS. ETC.
Lousia C.Spinney. Grand Lake Stream
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-01-29
The Suit With drawn.

Saco, January 28.-The suit of Lewis
johnson against John P. Kelly, an
officer of the Enforcement League,
brought last summer on charge Of
malicious prosecution was, this afternoon
withdrawn in the Supreme court. The
action was brought Immediately follow
ing the dismissal of the liquor case whiob
had enormously been brought against
johnson in the Municipal court,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-01-29
Campanla Grounded Too.

Washington, January 2S.-Keeper
Wardell of Long Branch, N. j., life saw
ing station, made an official report today
to Superintendent Kimball, which seems
toa establish the fact that the Camp anis
grounded as we'll as the st. Paul. He
said she backed off all right.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-01-29
still Voting.

Frankfort, KY, January s.-The sixth
ballot for United States senator resulted
today: Hunter, 65; Blackburn. 56. The
sound money Democrats today compli-
mented Col. Henry Watterson. Present
1872 necessary to choice 81.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-01-29
BOTH FOR REED.
Two New Orleans Delegates E1ecteaEav.
orable to Reed.

Hon. Thomas A. Cage and Mayor
Cohen were elected delegates to the St
Louis convention by the regular Replbli-
cans for the Third La. Congressional
District Monday. Both are for Reed.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-01-29

Nat Mckay Of Boston, has fled an aft
davit with the Secretary of State which
he said, resulted in the prompt dispatcr
of an official cablegram to the American
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-01-29

HOODS PILLS cure Liver In.
Biiiod-ness. Indigestion Headache.
4 pleasant laxative. All Druggists
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-01-29

The national Board of Trade met here
today in annual session. Thu veteran
president, Frederick Fraleigh # Phila-
oelFhia, presided. There was good at
tendance of delegates. President Fraleig b
was reelected for the 28th term. Reports
were presented on various subjeds show
ing the organization in a holrishing
condition. VIM II. Tucker was .e-elect-
ed secretary and treasurer of the execu-
tive board.