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The Portland daily press., 1896-05-01
Weather Observations.

The Agricultural Department Weat 81
Bureau for yesterday, April 80, taken at
8 p. m. meridian time. the observations
for each station being given in this order
Temperature. direction of the wind. state
of the weather:
Boston, Sc degrees, S, clear; New York,
46 degrees, s, clear; Philadelphia. o. de- deeeo
degrees S. cloudy; Albany. 40 degrees,
S, clear; Buffalo, 90 degrees, S, cloudy;
Detroit, "a degrees, S, cloudy; Chicago.
66 degrees. SW, clear; st. Paul, So de-
grees, SW, cloudy; Huron, Oak, "a de-
grees, N, clear; Bismarck, Sc degrees,
Sc. partly cloudy; Jacksonville, u de-
grees, e, cloudy.
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-01
Relief for Cripple Creek.

Colorado Springs, COL. April 30-In-
tense excitement prevailed here all day
over the fire at Cripple Greek.
At four O'Clock a few of the most
prominent citizens organized themselves
into u relief committee and began active
preparations to send aid to the striken
peo pie of Cripple Creek.
A special train was chartered and by
six O'Clock 1t was loaded with all sorts of
provisions, tents and great bundles of
blankets and comforters.
Both of the Mining Exchanges here
have wired the mayor Of Cripple Creek to
draw on them for any amount, and in
addition to these offers many wealthy
citizens have also sent messages to tho
same effect.
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-01
Capture of the Competitor.

Key West, Fla, April 3O.-The news of
the capture of the schooner Com petitor
has caused intense excitement In this
city. Many of the young men said to be
on board have families.
A passenger on the Mascotte last night
reported that he saw about twenty men,
one woman and child being landed on
the dock in chains.
According to an extra published in
Havana yesterday, there were only four
men captured.
Williams will Investigate.
g g Havana, April 30.-United States Con-
sui General Williams Is not officially
aware that any America citizen was ar
rested by the Spanish authorities in the
capture of the expedition on board the
American schooner Competitor yester-
day. He will personally visit Captain
General Weyler, however, Investigate the
facts and take whatever action the cir
oumstanoes demand. The Spanish gun
boat Relampago repulsed force Of repels
who attacked the government convoy in
the Cantoriyir. A big fight is reported
near Manzanillo, province Of Santiago de
Cuba. No details are received. Fifty .one
political prisoners were reported today
by the Spanish mail steamer. They are
TO be sent to the convict establishment
at Ceuta, Africa.
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-01

Ellsworth, Aprit 3O-The trial of Harry
Salisbury Of Otis for manslaughter, be-
gan in the Supreme Judicial court be-
fore Judge Whitehouse this morning. 1t
is charged that on October 10, 1895,
during quarrel Salisbury struck John
Jordan blow with stick of wood, from
the effects of which Jordan died the fol-
lowing day. e. S. Clark, county attorney
is for the state; L. B. Deasey for the re-
SDondent
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-01
Local wsather Report.

Portland, April 30. - The local
weather bureau office records as to the
weather are the following:
ga. m.-Barometer. 80. 1858: thermometer,
430: dow point. II; humidity, 49,
wind. N; velocity. 12; weather.
clear.
SD. m.-Barometer, 80. 150: thermome-
ter. 440: dew point. SO: humidity, 65;
wind. SW; velocity 4; weather. clear.
Mean daily thermometer. 46; maxi
mum thermometer, 55; minimum ther-
mometer. $40; maximum velocity wind
IA, M total precipitation, o
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-01
HAMMOND WILL NOT BE EXECUTED.
Secretary Olney Receives Assurances to
that Effect.

Washington. April so. Secretary Olney
on the 98th, telegraphed the Secretary of
State of the South African republic, that
it was assumed that the death sentence Of
Hammond and other American citizens
was imT osed with the understanding that
the sentence would be committed and he
would like assurance on that point. An
answer came this morning from the
Transvaal as follows: "There was no
talk Of an understanding between the
judge and government before the sentence
of death was pronounced, but before the
reception Of your telegram, the executive
council had resolved to let mercy take
the place of, justice and not enforce the
death penalty"
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-01
Oregon Ready for War.

San Francisco, April 2o.-The battle
ship Oregon is readyfor war. She foated
out of the dock at the Union Iron Works
at 80 minutes past midnight, equipped
and arrayed for her trial trip. cours g
of 40 miles has been chosen along the
coast of Santa Barbara. The trial may
be made Monday. The conditions re-
quire a minimum speed of Is knots, dur
ing four consecutive hours.
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-01

Boston, April 80. About 80 members of
the New England Free Trade League,
the dinner of that organization
tonight. The officers elected were Pres
ident, Henry W. Lamb; presidents
for Maine, Chas T. Johnson, Chas. E.
Allen, Richard Hersom and J. FL. Smith,
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-01
Sad Ending to q Ride

New Haven. April 30.-Mrs. John
Fitzpatrick and her two daughters, Sadie
from their carriage on Howard avenue in
runaway accident this afternoon. The
women were all frightfully injured and
it is believed tnat Mrs. Fitzpatrick, who
is sixty years of ago, and Sadie, cannot
recover. Miss Mamie Fitzpatrick. is also
badly injured. The latter had been in
ill health for long time, and was taken
out today for drive.
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-01
ing OH his raid in the South African re-

Ing on his raid IN the South Afrlcan re-
public.
NumerogS kilograms in cipher and a
code for their translation were found
among DR.. Jameson's personal effects
and several communications are alleged
to have passed between prominent
London finanoier, one Lionel Phillips.
These show that the company had
opened an account to the amount of 40, 900
pounds to the credit Of Col. Rhodes. 1t
is alleged that Cecil Rhodes had person
ally Instructed Jameson how best to ex-
plain the sembling of armed forces at
Pitsani. The documents are alleged to
compromise other prominent persons.
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-01
Coal Barge Launched at Bath.

Bath, Me-, April 3o.-1he barge
Ronuout, built for the Delaware & Hud
son River Company, was successfully
launched at $50 P. NJ, Thursday. from
the yard of Kelley, Speare 81 Co., Bath.
The barge has coal-carrying capacity of
1900 TONS
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-01

Paris, April 30.-The Times publishes
government of the Transvaal republic
intends to publish documents proving
that an understanding existed between
the chartered company and the Johannes
berg from committee fully four days
prior TO the time of DR.. Jameson's start
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-01
HEADQUARTERS AT PORTLAND.
A Passenger Agency for the Grand Trunk
to BE Established Here.

Toronto, April 3O.-The District Pas
senger agencies of the Grand Trunk road
at Detroit, Buffalo, Ogdensburg and Bos-
ton are to be abolished. George b.
Oswald, district passenger agent at
Ogdenshurg. and NJ. J. Grace, occupying
the same position at Boston, will be ap-
ointed travelling passenger agents. the
former with head office ab st. Albanss
and the latter at Portland, Me.
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-01
A Hersey veteran Drowned,

Bangor, April 3o.-Seth Allen, aged 50.
left his home in Hersey recently to fish
in Pleasant lake. Not returning search
was made for him. pole was found
whore he had undoubtedly fallen through
the ice and was drowned. He was a
member of the 10Th Maine Regiment
Association.
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-01
FIVE YEARS AND BANISHMENT.
Sentence Said to Have Been Imposed OF
South African Leaders.

London, April 30.-A rumor is in cir
culation on Stock Exchange that the
Transvaal executive has imposed punish.
ment of five years. penal seryitude with
banishment at the end of that term upon
the reform com mittee leaders.
A despatch to the Times from Pretoria,
says the health of John Hays Hammond
Is in such a state as to cause great
anxiety to his friends.
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-01

New York, April 30.-Hon. Bourke
Cochran was seyereiy hurt this morning
in Central park by fall from his biey-
Gle. He was taken to the Roosevelt hos
pital suffering from a sprained hip and
other minor contusions.
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-01
THE WEATHER.

Boston, April 80
Local forecast
f or Friday: Fair
weather with east
erly winds.
W a 5 b / Il 8 L on,
April 30-Foreoast
for Friday for
New England Fair
weather W ith east
erly to southerly
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-01
Ice Out of the Ponds.
ESPECIAL TO THE PREss.1

Island Pond, VT. April S0.-The ice
has all gone out of Island Pond, South
Pond and Bryant's Pond. Commonly
the ice does not go out until ipto May,
and this year is the earliest on record.
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-01
Small Probably Guilty.

Camden, April 30.-Lester Small was
bound over to appear in the September
term of the Supreme court on two charges
of burglary.
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-01
Maine Pensions.

Washington, April 30.-The following
pensions have been granted to Maine
people:
ORIGINAL.
Timothy Parker, Togus; William e.
Cahill, Togus.
ADDITIONAL.
Benjamin T. Ring, Gardiner.
SUPPLEMENTAL,
David Denn1son, North Cutler.
INCREASE.
Charles Davis, Convene.
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-01

MISCELLANEOUS.
4 PerpIexing Predicamant

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.
draperies, etc. Our special offerings for
TIE week in carpets are soc per yard
asNa S5c per yard i'm new pattern
Tapestry.
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-01

Pretoria, April 30-The state attorney
has officially denied the statement that
any agreement had been made in accord
anoe with which lighter penalties would
be imposed upon the leaders in the reform
movement in consideration of theiF, plead
ing guilty to the charges against them.
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-01

Mr.. Allen. Populist of Nebraska, said
the financial condition of the treasury
would not warrant the appropriation for
four battleships unless there was an
overshadowing necessity for the nation to
prepare for some contemplated war. Ho
asserted that the Mckinley act had not
produced sufficient revenue, and
he declared his belief that, if the Harri-
son administration had remained in
power, it would have issued United
States bonds before April l, 1895. He
remarked that rumor had it that Secre-
tary Foster would have profted largely
by their issue.
Mr.. Platt, Republican of Connecticut,
asked Mr.. Allen to give his authority for
that statement. Mr.. Allen said that be
patches, that Mr.. Foster was to make
two and half million dollars out of that
transaction. MI. Allen predicted the dis
ruption of the Democratic and Republi-
can parties, and the uniting Of the people
under the banner of Populism.
At the close of MIR. Aliens speech, Mr..
Quay's amendment to Mr.. Germans
battleships to six was ruled out on a
point of order.
Remarks favoring the building of
four battleships were made by MIR. Bacon,
Democrat of Georgia, who gave reason
for his position the fact that there was a
surplus in the treasury.
MI. German COntradicted that state
ment. He predicted that bsfors December
the treasury would cease to have a work
ing balance, and the money sharks would
make another raid on the treasury gold.
I5 would be run down below the hundred
millions limit and then would follow the
sale of bonds again.
Mr.. Chandler, Republican of New
Hampshire, said that he would be willing
to see Mr. Gorman's amendment adopted,
if any appropriations were made for tor
pedo boats destroyers and torpedo boats.
The resolution of battleships to two
would be saving of ten to twelve
millions. He gave notice of an amend
ment appropriating $4, 500, 900 for thirty
torpedo boats and torpedo boat destroyers.
The bill went over without action.
Mr.. Hale stated that if it was not passed
at six tomorrow he would ask for an ex-
eoutiye session.
The House bill increasing the pension
Of William Gross of Newcastle, brigadier
general of volunteers to 500 month was
passed with an amendment making the
pension $75. The Senate adjourned.
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-01
GOT AFTER JONES.
His Appointment as a Trustee Of
Kents Hill
DISCUSSED AT STATE PROHIBI-
TION CONVENTION.

Only Eighty-Three Delegates We're Pres
ent, But Session Was Interesting Never
theless-A Woman's Suffrage ResoIu-
tion Voted Down-Rev. A. S. Ladd Nom-
mated for Governor.
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-01
in THE SENATE.

In the Senate, Immediately after the
routine morning business, the naval ap-
preparation bill was taken up, the pend
offered by Mr.. Gorham, Democrat OF
Maryland, reducing the number of
battleships provided for in the bill from
four to two, and the amendment to that
amendment, offered by Mr.. Quay, Re-
publican of Pennsylvania, to Increase the
number to six.
Mr.. White, Democrat of California,
while declaring himself in favor of an
effective navy, argued as to the greater
necessity for coast defences, particularly
on the Pacific coast. He quoted the
statements of Generals Miles and
Craighill and Admiral Walker in support
of his argument.
"We ars not, perhaps. so bellicose with
in the last few weeks" MI. White said,
'as we were a few months ago. We were
on the fight for quite while. We have
made absolutely no preparation. We are
not making preparation. We are in u
condition of defencelessness, and yet We
talk as though we were willing to meet
tine world. As we stand today 1t is utter
ly foolish for us to attempt, upon any
occasion or under any conditions, to
challenge seriously the power or authority
of any of the great nations of the world.
A war between the United States and
either Of the great European powers
would mean ruin unexampled.'
Mr.. White went on to speak of he
national desire to whip somebody. The
American people, he said, were travelling
around with chip on their shoulder"
Some, perhaps, hoped no other nation
would attempt to knock it off. There
could be no certainty about that. 1t
would not be pleasant, he thought, for
the enemy to raise contributions Of few
hundred millions from Boston and New
York.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1896-09-10

THE moro we think about Mr.. Dryan's
campaign the more forcibly We are ro-
minded of the late Mr.. Barnum's methods
Of circus advertising. Bryan loses no op-
portunity to gain nctoriety; he goes out
Of his way to get publicity. There Is some-
thing not altogether sdifying In the spcc-
tacle OF candidate for president being
carried around the country and exhibited
as the latest curiosity. the Boy Orator Of
the Platte. 1t tsmacks Of the dime museum
and the cheap patent medicine-both Of
them, to be SURF, excellent things in their
way. Mr.. Bryan's quick tour through the
east appeals to the sober-,nindcd commun-
ity as tawdry and spectacular.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1896-09-10
The Prophet waved his arms, and
turning 10 Captain Brandon said:

The Prophet waved his arms, anc
turning TO Captain Brandon said:
Now you take the lead "
The horses are near by in the
Prophets glen. said Louis Kyle
Then we must 60 there first "
The captain stepped into the advance,
and within II mile he led them TO a bowl
shaped valley, in which were many
horses, the two herders left back by Louis
Kyle keeping watch over a number tha,
were staked
Il have here horses and saddles
enough for all The plunderers do not
lay hands on my property. The Proph-
ct went TO little hut near the center
of the valley and came out with three
sets Of equipments
In short time all the horses neces-
sary to give each man q mount were
saddled The delight of the herders.
who Were half oentaurs, was unbounded
at being again mounted
Are You not going with u.s." asked
Captain Brandon. seeing the Prophet
hold back
Not unless you command it, said
the Prophet
Il cannot command if you have a
better reason for going in another direc-
ton" >"
Leave my own plan TO myself. :"
The Prophet raised his hands in bene-
diction and said, with great solemnity:
May the God Of Abraham and Isaac
and Jacob and all the prophets guard
amen.
Without halt, over hills, into valleys.
across streams. the men kept on fer
hours, Bra,'don in the advance and
leading the rush of hcrsemen. In three
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1896-09-10
VOTERS MUST BE ASSESSED.
An Important Matter That Should Re
ceive Prompt Atte.tiou-

An Important Matter That Should Re-
ceive Prompt Atteatiou-
Every citizen must be assessed sixty days
before the annual election to assure his
right to vote, and the time for assessing
this year will expire on Wednesday, thu
I'd day Of September. Persons not as
sessed on or before that day cannot voss
at the November election.
The assessments made by the assessors
In the different districts are now posted a.
the place where the elections are held, and
each citizen who Is at all la doubt about
his assessment should examine the as
sessor's list and ascertain whether his
name is on It. II not, he should a. once
apply to the assessor and have his name
entered
The assessor of each dis: cict is r. III red
to sit at the place for holdias the .,.ion
on Tuesday and "Wednesday OF ne. xsek
for the purpose of hearing applics tons Of
persons who desire to BE- sessed. AMI II
there Is dispute as to the right Of any per-
son 10 be assessed application should be
made in person on one Of those days
The constitution of Pennsylvania re-
quires that each voter shall have been A.
sessed at least two months before tho elec-
ton, and that the taxes necessary to quail
ify him as voter must be paid at least
one month before the election It is i'm.
portant that every citizen should qualify
himself as voter. and the first duty now
is to see that his name Is on the assessors
at
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1896-09-10
CHAPTER XII.

Bouton made known his intentions to
his prisoners, informing them Of the
charge and his intention to take DR.
Blanchard back to West Virginia for
trial The doctor tore up the warrant
in his face. and Indignantly denied the
charge
The doctor deemed an explanation
due to those about him, and told the
story Of his life. With much shrewd-
ness he guessed at the plot III which
Lawyer Bliss and his sons were SO deep
ly interested When the doctor had fin
ished, sturdy John Clyde, as spokesman
for the immigrants, said:
I'VE don't need your explanation,
doctor. to convince US of your inno-
cence We believe in you and are ready
to fight for you, though we one and all
regret that our fighting will do no good
at this time But we can say this-we
do not propose to leave here till this
thing is settled "
When DR.. Blanchard became calmer,
he saw that resistance would be useless,
and he reasoned that Bouton would not
hesitate to enforce his command Draw
my hlItt anu Sittiti w Ollp hAaAo hN otiAt
MY children, there is nothing left
but to submit to these men Let us go
with them, and trust to heaven to shield
Is from the harm they contemplate. "
"Wo will go with you, father, said
Alice, with her arms about his neck
We could not, would not remain back.
Keep good heart and Guccor Will come
have faith in Louis Kyle.
"As have" replied tho doctor
But let us be getting ready.
Believing that the outlaws would not
dare to take them within reach Of the
law, and hoping that rescue would
soon come, the doctor decided to leave
| all his effects not needed for immediate
uso in the care of John Clyde Clydo
and his companions having made up
their minds TO remain where they were
| till the doctors troubles were over, at
once began preparations for perma-
nent camp Promptly at noon Bouton
came over. leading two saddle horses,
Patch following with pack mulo in
tended to carry the "outfit" Of the
young ladies'
Doctor" he said, you can ride
your own horse for the present. Come,
1
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1896-09-10
We Want Employment.

We want not more silvor but more en-
ployment.
Tho United States treasury contains
$40, 600 600 OF silver dollars, which weigh
II, 600 tons IL would require 4 900 teams
carrying one ton each to transport this
silver. Allowing fifty feet to each team
on tho public highway would make .
wagon train reaching from Hazloton 10
Philadelphia
There is no doubt many times as much
silver I'm circulation and In tho banks In
the country ~ there is In the United States
treasury.
There is no scarcity Of either silver or
gold, both are abundant, especially silver,
and the urgent want Is plenty OF employ.
mcnt for the laborcr 30 no can Darn 10 ~
fair wages.
Vote for Mckinley and Hobart so that
this dcsideratum, SO needed and 80 vital.
may be secured by yall.-Hazleton sentinel.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1896-09-10
we are waiting Tor Won.

>
The parting Of the doctor and his
daughters from the immigrants was sad
in the extreme The women clung TO
Alice and Clara, and the men could not
check their tears as they held the old
mans hand John Clyde helped Alice
and Clara 70 mount, hands We're waved
in sdieu, and the march to an unknown
destination began All Bouton's men
were III the saddle and waiting Henry
Kyle, pale and reticent, was at the rear
of the line, where the pack animals We're
in readiness. The prisoners, for such
they were, We're placed i'll the center of
the line The cavalcade headed for the
south and soon wound out Of the valley
of the Blue Water.
Sim Bliss and his brother Tom, after
the exultation over their success had sub
sided, began to ask themselves how their
plans had been furthered and what re-
mained to be done for their perfection
While the Bliss brothers were discussing
the situation Bouton's brain was not