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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-04-28
Investigations In Ohio,

Columbus, Ohio, April g7.-The joint
legislative committee appointed to inves-
tigate the charge against the state food
and dairy department, reported today 1t
finds preponderance of evidence on the
side of DR.. A. J. White of Cincinnati, in
his charges that he paid Judge Amos
Dye, of Cincinnati five one thousand dol
lar bills in consideration of an agreement
that no further prosecutions should be
made against Paskola.
:. The committee does not go to the ex-
tens of conviction, but recommends the
dismissal of Dye from the department..
Mr.. Mcneil food and dairy commission
er, is completely exonerated. DR.. @. P.
T. Farrell, Cincinnati chemist, Deputy
Commissioner Luebbing, Cincinnati, DR..
j. A. S. Territt of Troy, drug deputy,
will be dismissed from the department. if
the committees recommendation is
acquiesced in.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-04-28
INSTRUMENTATION MULTIPLIEa
Reports Concerning Venezuelan Conn
mission That Are Not So.

Members Have Not Given Slightest Init.
nation What Their Decision VIII Be-
Evidence if Anything, Favor England's
Side.
Washington, April 81. .-Misinformation
as to the Venezuelan commission multi
plies on both sides of the Atlantic. The
latest development is the idea that the
work of the Venezuelan commission is
being delayed through the influence Of
the administration, in order that it may
carry out some underlined plan of settling
the boundary dispute by diplomatic me-
gotiations, thus avoiding any sharply
drawn decision on the controversy such
as the commission was instructed to
make. This appears as wholly unsub-
stantiated as the many previous rumors
on the som subject, nor is there any
more foundation for the guess that trend
of opinion in the commission is adverse
to Great Britain. The sole delay now
annoying the commission, results from
the slowness with which the Venezuelan
copies of the Spanish archives ara being
translated, and the consequent loss Of
time which will be involved in sending
the accuracy of all quotations submitted
by both contestants. The case, as far as
the Dutch records are concerned, is p1ac-
tcally complete, except in the verifica-
tion, and these broadly combat Vene-
zuela's claim to any considerable possess
sions as heir of Spain, east of the Orinoco
river, above it's mouth.
From authentic sources it is learned
that no unimpeaohable evidence has yet
beon forthcoming to sustain any Vene-
| zuelaE claim east of the Pomeroon river
in the basin of the Cuyuni and other
western tributaries of the Essequibo.
| These may be subsequently presented,
| the Venezuelan case being oOncededly
incomplete at present, and agents of that
government being still engaged in pre-
pairing documents bearing on the interior
possession of Spain when the Dutch oolo-
nial encroaohments were being resisted.
1t is estimated that by no possibility
can the report Of the commission be pre-
pared in less than a month after all posi-
BILE evidence has been collected, and none
of the commissioners who are, without
exception, making every effort to COM
plete their labors, has any idea that the
case will be in condition for final con-
| sideration for another month. In the
| meantime the commissioners are neither
| informed of amy diplomatio negotiations
to render the work superfuous nor have
| they intimated in any manner, directly
or indirectly to Secretary Olney, or any
other person that their decision would
be unfayorable to either one OF the par
ties in the controversy. This, for the
simple reason that, like all judges 6iey
are waiting for complete presentation
OF the facts before formulating a decis-
ion
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-04-28
Old Fellows At Rock1and Celebrate.

Rockland, April 27.-The body of Geo.
Alden, drowned in Seven Tree pound,
Union, This afternoon was recovered at 2
O'Clock this evening.
About five hundred Odd Fellows met
in Odd Fellows hall this evening to cele-
brate the 7th anniversary of Odd Fellow
ship in America, large delegation at
tended from Camden, Wa rren. Union,
Thomaston, Vinal Haven, South
Thomaston and ST. George. The Vinal
Haven team exempiifled the work of the
first degree; the Warren team the second.
and Knox lodge of Rockland the third.
6. M. Clarence M. Watson of Biddeford
and g. W. A. L. f. Pike of Norway were
present. After the exercises a banquet
was furnished in the banquet hall by
Knox lodge.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-04-28
EXPEDITION LANDED.
More Arms and Ammunition for
Cuban Cause.
SPANISH WAR SHIPS AND TROOPS
ARE SAFELY EVADED.

Expedition Comprises a Large Number of
Men All Well Armed and Equipped for
Instant Service-"OficiaP Reports of
Number of Minor Engagements.
Havana, April 27.-The Cuban sympa-
thizers in this city are secretly rejoicing
over the receipt OF trustworthy intelli-
gence that further aid for the insurgents
has arrived.
An expedition with large quantity of
arms and ammunition, safely landed on
the coast of Pinar Del Rio and the sup
plies are now safe in the hands of the
patriots. The expedition comprised a
large mum ber of men, all well armed and
equipped for instant service. No details
are given as to where the expedition was
from. There is no doubt Of it's having
safely evaded the Spanish warships and
troops.
Col. Zubia reports that troops under
his command met band of rebels on
the San Jose estate near Camajuani.
A brisk fight followed, in which the
rebels lost four killed. The insurgents
retreated, followed py tne troops, who
again attacked them. The rebels made a
stout resistance, but could not Withstand
the fire of the troops and were compelled
to retreat, leaving eleven dead. The
troops according to the report had only
three wounded in both fights.
While Col. Pinto's command was re-
connoitering on the Conchita estate,
near Mariel, reble band under Peric o
Del Gardo was encountered. The insur-
gents occupied strong positions In the
Rub hills, but the troops dislodged them
and pursued them into the mountains.
The loss Of the insurgents is said to have
been heavy. They left twelve dead and
two wounded, who died later. The troops
had seven wounded.
Gen. Bazan has left Santa Clara. 1t is
stated that he was ordered away on al
Important mission. Among the doou-
N ments found on the body of Jose Alfonso
the rebel leader, killed near Cardenas,
was q circular ordering him to respect
the property of Americans.
Manuel Martinez Valezula was shot
this morning in the Cabana fortress for
rebellion and arson. There is no news
concerning the movements of Maceo, who
is still In the province Of Pinar Del Rio.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-04-28
Apologies FOR M'KINLEY.

Apologies FOR M'KINLEY.
Senator Sherman insists That He Is just
as Good Sound Money Man as He.
Brooklyn, April 27.-At a meeting of
the Brooklyn Young Mems Republican
Club this evening, the following was
read:
Washington, D. c., April %.
Mr.. Judson G. Wall:
My dear sir-Your note of the 21st is re-
ce1ved. There can be no doubt as to the
opinions OF Major Mckinley on the mon
ey question. He is committed in every
form, by speech and otherwise, to the Re-
publican policy of maintaining the pres
ent gold coin of the United States AS
standard of value He, in common with
myself, and Others, believes that silver
should be employed as money; ALWAYS.
however, to be maintained at par with
gold. The convenience Of silver coin for
the minor transactions of life is so man
ifest no sound money man would desire
its discontinuance; but upon the primary
condition that its coinage should be linn
tied and its purchasing power main
tained by the hat of the government at
mar with gold He believes, as I do, that
a tariff should be adopted that will i'm
PARTIALLY protect all American industries
from undue competition with foreign
productions that can and ought to be
prouuned in the Unitsd States.
Very truly yours,
JOHN SHERMAN.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-04-28
SUFFERING CUBA.

Tobacco Plantations Burned and Three
Thousand Made Homeless.
Havana, April s7.-The rebels have
burned all the tobacco plantations be-
longing to Pedro Muryas near Dimas in
the Pinar del Rio province, together
with other property.
Over 300 houses and 40, 600 bales of to-
bacco were destroyed. The loss is esti-
mated at 81, 900, 600. Three thousand per-
sons are rendered homeless. They are be-
ing protected by the government as best
they can. St
The rebels made an attack upon the
town of Sitio Grande, near Sagua but
were repulsed. Maxine Gomez is report
ed at Sanoti Spritus organizing his forces
for new invasion of the Matanzas and
Havana, provinces.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-04-28

The Republicans of the eighth Virginia
congressional district. which comprises
the city and county of Alexandria and
other counties adjacent to Washington,
will send the national convention two
sets of delegates, one white aud ono col
ored. The white delegation is pledged
to Mckinley, but the colored men go
uninstructed. The national delegates
ana one alternate from this district, have
arranged for conference of Southern
oolored contested and uninstructed dele
gates to meet in New York city May
14th to arrange plan of action so tha
oolored contestants may get full justice.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-04-28
The Prefect Gained tho Mob.

Palermo. April 27.-There was riot
today at Paterno City, ten miles north
west of Catania. The populace became
incensed against the imposition Of COM
munal taxes and attacked the house of
the syndio or mayor, smashed the
windows, destroyed a number of street
lamps and set fire to the office of the
octroi, where the tax is collected. Tae
gendarmcs were powerless to quell the
disturbances, and the military we 9
called out. The piefect of Catania
arrived on the scene, and By his concili-
atory attitude ultimately calmed tie
passions of the mob. which dispersed.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-04-28
Miss Barton Finds No Trouble In Turkey

Washington, April 27.-Miss Clara Bar
ton has cabled Secretary Olney that there
were reports Saturday from three of her
relief expedition; one to the effect that
the physicians in control at Marash were
improvising temporary hospitals at lei
toun; the second was that the expedition
relieving Malada was en- route to Har-
poot; the third was that five relief expe-
ditions distributing at Diarbeikr would
arrive at Harpout on the 30th. Miss Bar
ton adds that the provincial governors are
cordial, helpful and without thought Of
direction or control.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-04-28
Weather Observations.

The Agricultural Department Weat 81
Bureau for YESTERDAY, April n, taken at
p. m, meridian time, the observations
for each station being given in this order
Temperature, direction of the wind. state
Of the weather:
=. Boston, a degrees, Sc, clear; New
York, 40, Sc. partly cloudy; Philadel-
Rhia, 4S degrees, Sc, partly cloudy;
Washington, 81 degrees, SW, partly
cloudy; Albany, IS degrees, Sc, partly
cloudy; Buffalo, 62 degrees. S, cloudy !;
Detroit, 81 degrees, SW, cloudy Chicago,
% degrees, E. cloudy; St. Paul, 70 de-
grees, Il, partly cloudy; Huron, OAK, 70
grees, N, partly cloudy; Jacksonyillg, 70
degrees, NE, cloudy.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-04-28
Local Weather Report.

Portland, April 27. - The local
weather bureau office records as to the
weather are the following:
sa. m.-Barometer. 80 425: thermometer,
405: dew point. "a; humidity, 80;
wind. Sc; velocity. 3; weather. partly
cloudy.
8>p. m.-Barometer. 80 440; thermome-
ter. 395 dew point. 35: humidity. 49,;
wind. S; velocity 8; weather. cloudy.
Mean daily thermometer. 42; maxi
mum thermometer AZ; minimum ther-
mometer. 81: maximum velocity wind
l3. S; total precipitation, 0.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-04-28

The schooner Norman from Providence,
4. l., arrived at Charleston, S. c., and
ls, at 9 a. m. in latitude 49, 15; longitude
80, seven men In dory belonging to
the fishing schooner j. W. Campbell Of
gloucester, Mass. The j. W. Campbell
went down in squall April II. She
carried crew of sixteen men, of whom
nine were reported lost,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-04-28

1880, beneftting 4ooo coo deserving old
soldiers. The present administrator l
had, by one stroke of the pen. eake1
away the rights Of 90. 900 OF these, ano
had put the remaining 10000 10 soaoe
of fear. The bill did not go as far ~ ne
wished, but was the best that could De
done now.
a division vote on the adoption OF the
rule resulted 10 to 66. The yeas and nays
were called, resulting year. 119; nays
S8 The resolution was adopted.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-04-28
MISCELLANEOUS.
A PerpIexing Predicament

when you have to bring your husband
along to help your choice of one of our
fine patterns in carpets. There are so
many new styles, colors and beautiful
designs that the array of beauty is be-
wildering. Our upholstery department
is also replete with novelties in curtains.
draperles, etc. Our special offerings for
the week in carpets are soc per ward
atld 66c per yard i'm new pattern
Tapestry.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-04-28
MORE SUPPLIES FOR CUBANs.
A Vessel Landed With Arms and ANN

pition.
New York. April 27.-News of the land
Ing of another important expedition on
the shores of Cuba with large quantity
of arms and ammunition for the insur-
gents has been received in this oity by
Thomas Estrada Palma, president of the
revolutionary party.
He has received letter from President
Salvador Cisneros of the Cuban Repub-
lilo, in which it was stated that little
moro than week ago, the rebels were re-
inforced with both men and arms. He
said that the rifles numbered 200 and the
rounds of ammunition more than 700, 900.
Mr.. Palma refused to tell tho name of
the vessel which landed the supplies. He
said, however, that the expedition was
the most important one since the Ber-
muda.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-04-28
Wants Bankers Tried.

st. Johns. N. F., April s7.--Mr. Cham
berlain, secretary of state for the colon
lies, has telegraphsd Gov Murray, inti-
mating the desire of the imperial minis
try, that the trials Of the accused bank
directors be- proceeded with, and urging
that no legal technicalities be permitted
to interfere with the course Of justice,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-04-28
ARBITRATION In VIEW.
British and American Governments
Considering the Matter.
COMMUNICATION FROM THIS
COUNTRY RECEIVED FRIDAY.
Pesident Kreuger of the Transvaal De-
clines to Visit England. and Mr.. Cham
bsrlain Doesn't Want to Urge Him-Sir

clines to Visit England. and Mr.. Cham
bsrlain Doesn't Want to Urge Him-Sir
Hercules Robinson Summoned Home.
London, April 27.-In the House of
Commons today, Sir William Haroourt,
in accordance with previous notice asked
the government what, if any, arrange
ments had been made to conclude by
arbitration a settlement Of the differences
between the United States and Great
Britain in regard to Venezuell.
Mr.. Balfour, first lord of the treasury,
said that arrangements to arbitration in
respect of the Venezuelan and other
questions, was a matter vhich both the
British and the United Staten govern
ments had in view. The latest communi-
cations on the subject. which had been
received from the United States on Fri
day, were now under consideration, and
dealt with both the general question of
arbitration and the Venezuelan dispute
To give further information concerning
the matter, he continued, would at the
present time be inexpedient.
n Mr.. Cursor, under foreign secretary,
said the Russian ambassador had in
formed the government that the state
ment made in the press that o secret
treaty had been concluded between
Russia and China, whereby the latter
oeded large tracts of territory to Russia,
WAS devoid OF the slightest foundation.
Mr.. Chamberlain, secretary of state for
the colonies stated that the government
had received by telegraph the substance
of President Kruger's reply to the govern
ment's invitation 60 visit London to dis
cuss Transvaal affairs. The reply, he
said, was long, and could not be fairly
appreciated without referring to the de-
spatch in extsnso and to the preceding
correspondence.
President Kruger" continued Mr..
Chamberlain, ''said he felt confident the
English government would recognize the
difficulty of his position, and it appeared
to him to be the wise course not to press
the question of his proceeding to England
any further, at present, but have the
matter open; more especially IN view of
the approach Of the opening of the session
of the Volkstraad; which it was desirable
he should attend, as measures of great
Importance we're to be considered.
1t was his confident hope that by exer-
else of patience and tact on both sides q
peaceful and satisfied solution of the
questions at issue could be ob5ained. Un-
der the circumstances the government re
luctantly Withdrew the invitation to
President Kruger and cabled Sir Hercules
Robinson, governor nf Cape Colony, in
structing him that as soon as SiriGraham
John Bower, the imperial secretary at
Cape Town, should arrive there on his
return from England, he being now on
his way, he (Robinson) should CONS to
England and receive instructions, which
would guide him in the pursuit of future
negotiations.
Mr.. Chamberlain announced that the
whole correspondence would shortly be
published.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-04-28

decoration day was celebrated at jack
D eh, Mss, Sunday. The procession and
crowds Were the largest ever seen here on
ST. iisI occhslons. Several old Federal
III rs Joined in the ceremonies The
usual Rrcglamme or the day at Lake
o the State college, public school chill
'ren, yeterans of both armies, town
licials, fire department and citizens.
joined in the procession.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-04-28
CAPITAL GLEANINGS,

The Senate committee on commerce
yesterday completed the river and harbor
appropriation bill and it was reported
to the Senate. The committee struck
out and reduced appropriations aggregat-
ing $63f, S5S, increased or inserted amend
ments aggregating So, 664, 1856 making an
increase of $209, 93s. the bill now carry
ing $1s, 444, 450. The improvements placed
under the contract system was Increased
net by s., 5o4, 403, leaving total of this
form of liabilities to be provided for by
future appropriations at $50, 1876, 5,613. The
new items include improving the Union
river, Me-, $4,000.
Among the increases are Kennebe o
river, Me-, s19. 900 to Sic, 600. The gem
eral provisions of the bill governing the
construction of public works provide that
the Secretary of War shall not obl1gate
the government to pay in any one fiscal
year more than $400, 600 ON any ono work
place, under the contract system, instead
OF 70 per cent of the amount OF that
work, as provided in the House bill, He
IS not prevented from making contracts
for the whole of the work subject to these
restrictions.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-04-28
THE WEATHER.

Boston, Apri ]
27.-Lecal forecast
for Tuesday: Fair
weather, south
west winds.
Was b i n G t o n,
April 27.-Fore-
cast for New Eng
land for Tuesday {:
Generally fair,
with increasing
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-04-28

cloudiness; warmer in the eastern
portions; southerly winds.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-04-28
ESPECIAL TO THE PREss.l

Among the Maine visitors in Washing
ton are Mrs. E. H. Elwell and Mr.. r. H.
Elwell, Jr., of Deering; and Ex- Council
lor Cobb, of Rockland.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-04-28

Members Have Not Given Slightest Init.
nation What Their Decision VIII Be-
Evidence if Anything, Favor England's
S;Ja
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-01-24

In the fading twilight the widow positive
ly refused to wed the man with a bald heao
for less than 5000 spot cash.
'Matrimony," she argued not unkindly,
sis like game Of cards."
He shook his head.
Second hand, low," he murmured re-
gretfully.
With heavy heart and dull, despairing
eyes he went away.-Truth.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-01-24

While In Australia n gentleman told me
curious story, for the entire accuracy OF
which he vouches.
He was travelling through western New
South Wales and stopped to spend the
night at little town where his coming
was expected.
He had just eaten his dinner when he
was handed note. 1t proved to be an In.
vitation to a wedding that was to take
place in the neighborhood that night. He
did not know the people. but that did not
matter in that hospitable frontier settle.
ment.
lie said;
AS the ceremony was to come of within
the hour, changed my dress and reported
ON time. | mentioned my name and was
as kindly received as II had been an old
friend of the family.
Before had been in the large parlor OF
family room five minutes the young couple
advanced to where the parson was stand.
ing, aud they were married with that brev-
ity that has always surprised me. consider.
ing the Importance of the event.
THE young married people took seats
among the people, who were ranged on
chairs about the wall. and following this
there came silence that became embar
RAISING. At length n young lawyer, who
seemed to be big man in the place, stood
up and made a rather long and certainly a
very eloquent speech, In which he congrat-
ulated the bride and groom on what they
had done.
MANY here are ready to follow your fine
example, he said, but the truth Of IL Is
and | speak Of my own knowledge, the
young men are too bashful TO propose, and
the young ladies are too modest to show
that they are ready to say yes to the right
man.
This was hailed with laughter. and then
the ingenious young lawyer sprang the fol.
lowing scheme ON the assembled bachelors
and maidens He called It, "A new matri-
monial device and such it surely was.
"One man in the company was elected as
president, and he was pledged to keep secret
all writing that came into his possession
until he was told to divulge it. The consent
was to be given by the writers. The law.
yer then handed round blank slips of paper
and told each unmarried lady to write on
1t her own name and under It the name of
the man she would prefer to marry IL she
had to do so at once
This work was completed amid much
merriment, and the slips were handed to
the president. Then the unmarried men
were told to do the same, and they wrote
much more nervously and seemed far more
embarrassed than the girls.
After all the communications were in.
the president, who, by the way, was mid
die aged married man, got up and an.
nounced amid much applause that 12 young
men and 12 young women had reciprocally
chosen each other, but whom they had
chosen remained n secret with the president
and with themselves.
After this there was dancing. when
left.
Now, hear the conclusion. was pass
ing through the same place just one year
after that, and being curious | inquired
about the lawyers matrimonial scheme
Imagine my surprise when ] was informed
that II out of the Occupies who had chosen
mates were married since my last visit"
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-01-24
Honolulu Library.

Officers of the Honolulu Library
and Reading Room Association held
a called meeting Thursday evening
and transacted routine business.
Minor matters for the good of the
institution were acted upon. 1t
was decided to reduce the member
ship dues to 81. Miss Burhans
thinks enough more members can
be secured in this way to make up
for the reduction. The insurance
on the property will be increased
from a nominal figure to IS, 900.