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for peaceful methods for the settlement
of international disputes. The reason
lies on the surface. Men and nations are
more enlightened; the grievous burthen
of military arInaments Is sorely felt and
in these days when, broadly speaking,
the people are enthroned, their views find
free and forcible expression in world
wide press. The movement has been
taken up by societies of thoughtful and
learned men in many places. The Blu.
reau International del Paix records the
fact that some "a voluntary Peace As.
sociRtlons exist, of which some 40 are In
Europe and 81 in America. Several Con.
crosses have been held in Euorpe to su-
force the same object, and in 1878 there
Droit International, the declared object
of which is to put International Law on
scientific footing, to discuss and clear uI
mooted points, and to susbtltute q sys-
tenn Of rules conformable to right for the
blind chances of force and the lavish ex-
penditure of human life.
In 1878 also the Association for the Re-
form and Codification of the Law of Ma
tions was formed, and 1T is today pursu-
ing active propaganda under the nam g
of the International Law Association,
which it adopted in 1894. 1t also has
published Report affirming the need of
a aystem of International arbitration.
In 1888 Congress Of Spanish and
American Jurists WAS held at Lisbon, at
which it was resolved that it was indis-
pensable that Tribunal of Arbitration
should be constituted with a view to
avoid the necessity of war between ma
tions.
But more hopeful still-the movement
has spread to legislative representative
bodies. AS far back as 1888 the Senate
of Massachusetts proclaimed the neces-
sity for some peaceful means of recon-
CLING international differences, and
affirmed the expediency of establishing
Court of Nations.
In 1890 the Senate and the House of
Representatives Of the United States
adopted concurrent resolution, request
ing the President to make use of any fit
occasion to enter into negotiations with
other governments, to the end that any
difference or dispute, which could not be
adjusted by diplomatic agency, might be
referred to arbitration and peacefully
adjusted by such means.
The British House of Commons in 1898
responded by passing unanimously a
resolution expressive of the satisfaction
it felt with the action of Congress, and
of the hope that the government of the
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-08-21
INTERNATIONAL BIMETALLIsM.
How Republican Leaders Pro pose to
Solve the Problem.

Cincinnati, August 20.--The Cinoin-
natl Post, publishes today special letters
from Senator Sherman, Lodge, Thurston,
Gen. Grosvenor and others as to how the
Republicans will fulfil theiF''party pledges
to promote international bi-metallism. ~ ~
Mr.. Sherman writes: / do not thin
it advisable to prophecy for the future,
based upon contingencies thatI do not
know will happen.
Mr.. Loige advocates a compact,
through the regular forms Of diplomatic
negotiations.
Mr.. Thurston wants money confer
enoe convened.
Gen. Grosvenor proposes that the Presi-
dent himself upon the very threshold of
his administration, should in diplomatic
but most earnest language. s suggest TO
the great nations of the earth the propri-
ETY. of an adjustment of the relative value
between gold and silver as money, and
that Congress should pass an act author
izing the President to appoint com.
mission to draft and submit 10 the great
financial nations, plan for bimetallic
agreement and call upon those nations
to respond, by the appointment of like
convention.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-08-21
BY ARBITRATION
The Better Way to Settle National
Differences.
ADDRESS OF LORD RUSSELL. ENG
LAMBS CHIEF JUSTICE.
Praise for the Part the United States Has
Taken in Domain of international Law
The address Cheered to the Echo.


Taken in Domain of International Law
The address Cheered to the Echo.
Saratoga, August 20.-No greater
ovation was ever paid to any speaker in
Saratoga than that accorded to Lord Rus.
sell, lord chief justice of England, when
he entered the convention hall this
morning to address the American Bar
association. He was greeted by an aud.
ience of 1900 persons.
1t was exactly 0.S0 O'Clock when Presi-
dent Storey introduced the distinguish.
ed jurist. AS Lord Russell stepped for
ward the vast audience broke into ap.
plause, which continued for fully min.
ute. Throughout the delivery of his paper,
which was more of an address taan q
forensic effort, Lord Russell spoke easily,
impressively and with great force. He
spoke as follows:
The cry for Peace is an old world cry
1t has echoed through all the ages. and
arbitration has long been regarded al
! the handmaiden of Peace. Arbitra tioI
has, indeed, venerable histrory of Its
own. According to Ihucydides, the His
tOEl0u Vi tuo Ie1OpuuucSldu war; ATcul-
damus, King of Sparta, declared that
lit was unlawful to attack an enemy
who offered to answer for his acts be-
fore Tribunal of Arbiters. :"
The 50 years Treaty of Alliance between
Argos and Laoedaemon contained 6
clause to the effect that If any difference
should arise between the contracting
parties, they should have recourse to the
arbitration of neutral Power. in &C
cordanoe with the custom of their ances.
tor. These views of enlightened Pagan.
ism have been reinforced in Christian
times. The Roman Emperors fora time.
and afterwards in fuller measure the
Popes Gas we have SEEM by their arbitra-
ment often preserved the Peace of the
Old World and prevented the sacrifice OF
blood and treasure. But from time to
time, and more fiercely when the infiu-
enco Of the Head of Christendom les
sened, the passions Of men broke ont, the
lust for dominion asserted itself, and
many parts of Europe became SO many
fields of Golgotha. In our own times
the desire has spread and grown strong
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-08-21
WAS A DEFAULTER
Explanation of Suicide Of ". n.
Anderson
ON STEAMER BAY STATE TUESDAY
NIGHT.

His Books Show Shortage of $1OO0-In
Check on His House to Pay Personal
Loans.
Boston, August 20.-Walfred N. An
derson of Roxbury, Mass, manager OF
the Boston Office of A. H. johnson &
Co.. general railroad and steam3hip agents
at No. Is State street, committed suicide
by shooting himelf in the head some
time last night on the steamer Bay
State that arrived here this morning
from Portland.
The suicide was discovered by
his wife, who came to the wharf to meet
him, and not finding him went to his
state room.
An investigation regarding the affairs
of Anderson, reveals the fact that he
was defaulter to the extent of at least
$1,000 and that officers were on his track.
On July 27 he drew check for $1,000
that excited suspicion. His assistant saw
was drawn. Anderson replied that ii
was drawn on account OF capital going
to New York. Investigation showed that
no capital had been sent to New York
to correspond to the check. Anderson
admitted having sent the check.
When he was asked to produce the
money he broke down and said he had
taken $1,000 to pay personal loans. He
telegraphed to his father-in-law in New
York for assistance and promised to
make restitution.
The books at the State street office
were examined and 1t was found that
there was shortage of $1,000 in addition
to the check mentioned. Half of this
went into Anderson's pocket in the form
of check to the amount of $500, drawn
June 49, The dead man was insured
for $1,000.
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Gala Day at Peaks Tomorrow.

Tomorrow afternoon and event ng there
will be a variety of sports on tho water
in front of the landing at Peaks island.
From $50 in the afternoon there will be
somo amusement going on almost all the
time until $50 in the evening. The
swimming match will be very exciting;
that is something not Often seen here.
The tub races will make fun for every
body. Then comes the naval battle OF
the little Monitor against the Confeder-
ate Merrimac. Almost everybody has
read of this celebrated naval duel, they
will now have q chance to see how the
vessels looked and how the fight was
carried on. Fireworks on the water will
wind up the days festivities. Everybody
make preparations to see The fun.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-08-21

R. Stover, HarpsweIl: f. K aodgkinsTand
Theophilus Soule, Harpswell; Lemuel
81. Stover Burnswiok; Lamont A. Stev-
ems. Wells; Fred B. Wiggln, Saco; R. &.
Herson, Lebanon; Isaac L. Sohofeld,
John Bishop, E.G. Simpson, Al. Snow,
Brunswick; Thomas NJ. Given, Tops
ham; Russell D. Wood1nan, Westbrook;
@. Fl. Osgood, Lewiston; ". H. Clifford,
Jr., VIM. Il. Moulton, John o. Rice,
Portland; E. f. Kelley, f. W. ). Blanch-
ard. Bath; ESamuel Scohlfield, Bruins
wick; Cyrus King, Washington, u. c.;
M. P. Milliken, Richmond; Geo. Weeks,
Damariseotta; W. II. Gardiner, Camden;
O. Vey Holman, Rookland; E. @. Jor-
dan, H. II. Pierced, Geo. Noyes, Charles
E. Flagg. S. W. Bates, Geo. f. Noyes,
VIM. u. Davis, John F. A. Merrill, Harry
A. Rounds. Geo. f. Alexander, Rev.
Henry Blanchard B. T.. Harris and Geo.
H. Knight of Portland; John W. Deer
ing, collector of the port of Portland; W.
H. Green, Portland; A. D. SweetsiT,
Gle says he came only to hear the
musio.)
Those who marched upon the platform
with William Henry Clifford, G. Vey
Holman, and W. Fl. Gardiner, were E.
c. jordan, ex-Alderman W. H. Stevens,
Fred B. Wiggin of Saoo, Lemusl A.
Stevens of Wells, Russell d. Woodman
Of Westbrook, q. W. Swasey of Portland.
r. E. Il ersom of Lean bon.
As he called the convention to order
Mr.. Holman spoke, briefly, saying:
Mr.. Holman spoke eloquently and spir-
itedly of the situation which confronted
true Democrats and loyal men. The ac-
tion of the Chicago convention was
not Democratic, and its platform was
not Democracy cy. The Mokinleyism of the
ST. Louis convention was repugnant to
Democrats of all beliefs There remained
only the single hope of the national
Democ rats.
Mr.. Holman paid a touching tribute
also to the memory of the late Governor
Russell.
Secretary Gardiner next read the call
for the convention.
Mr.. Holman read then telegram from
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-08-21
DIDN'T WANT TO KNOW
Bangor's Mayor Makes Novel Use Of
Veto. Power.
AN ORDER ASKING FOR INFORMA-
TION ON LEGAL POINT

Fails to Receive His Approyal-City solici-
tor Decides That City Can Run in Debt
No Further and That Water Works
Contracts Are II1egal.s
a Bangor, August 20.-The city govern
ment held big and somewhat exciting
special session tonight. At the last regu-
lar meeting an order was passed calling
on the city solicitor for an opinion
concerning the legality of tho proposed
waterworks expenditures as we'll as
contracts now in operation. Tonight q
veto message from the mayor was read
vetoing the calling for an opinion.
The order was passed. over the veto and
the opinion of the city solicitor pre-
sented. The solicitor holds that the city
Is already up to the constitutional debt
limit, and therefore the proposed ex-
penditures are not legal.
He also holds that the contracts
are not legal. An order WAS introduced
to increase the appropriations S142, 600
was refused passage in the board of al
dermen and laid on the table in the
council. The board adjourned to Mon
day.
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clause should be introduced. Since the
Treaty of Washington such clauses have
been constantly inserted in commercial.
postal and consular conventions. They
are to b. found also In the dellmitation
treaties of Portugal with Great Britain
and with the Congo Free State made in
1891. In 1895 the Belgian Senate. in q
single day, approved of four treaties with
similar clauses, namely. treaties conolud-
sd with Denmark, Greece. Norway and
Sweden.
There remains to be mentioned GLASS
of treaties in which the principle of ar
bitration has obtained still wider ao-
ceptance. The treaties of 1888 between
Switzerland and San Salvador, of 1888
1888 between Switzerland and the French
Republic and of 1894 between Spain and
Honduras, respectively contain an agree
ment to refer all questions in difference,
without exception, to arbitration. Bel
gium has similar treaties with Vene-
zuela, with the Orange Free State and
with Hawaii.
These facts, dull as is the recital of
them, are full of interest and hope for
the future.
But are we thence to conclude that the
the Dove has returned to the Ark sure
sign that the waters of international
strife have permanently subsidized?
am not sanguine enough to lay this
f1attering unotion to my soul. Unbridled
ampition-thirs5 for wide dominion
pride of power still hold sway, although
I believe with lessened force and In some
sort under the restraint Of the healthier
opinion of the world.
But, further, friend as I am Of Peace,
l would yet affirm that there may be
even greater oalamities than war-the
dishonor of a nation, the triumph of an
unrighteous cause. the perpetuation Of
hopeless and debasing tyranny.
War is honorable,
In those who do their native rights
maintain;
In those whose swords an iron barrier
are,
Between the lawloss spoiler and the
weak
But is, In those who draw the offensive
blade
For added power or gain, sordid and de-
spicabie.
1t behooyes then, all who are friends
OF Pace and advocates OF arbitration TO
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-08-21
IN THE MOONLIGHT.
Carnival of the Kennebunk River Club
l. asst Night.
Inc Attendance Was Small Bnt the Deco
rations and Displays Were Beautiful
Description of the Boats in Line.

description of the Boats in Line.
kenneounkport, August 2O.-The earn
wal OF the Kennebec River club occurred
tnls evening. Owing to lnisunder-
standing, the crowd was not large ans
the usual course was shorte ned on ac-
count OF the temporary bridge. The dec
oratlons on shore were fine.
Among the principal boats were Mr.. Pear
sons canoe, lighted with blue lights;
harry Washburne's beat, representing
the battleship Indiana, lighted with
large lanterns; Parker House boat, rep
resenting house, oolors green and
Whlte, lighted by the same colored Ian
terms, Mr. Bra2ier, dome shaped boat
lighted with different colored lights
Abbot Graves, boat representing lob
ster, lighted with campaign torches;
Moses Littlefield and Merrill. two little
girls in blue boat, with silver and
white lights, Japanese lanterns; canoe,
Morse King and Princess, Fl. p Clark
and wife; Mrs Dexter's boat, represent
ing dipsie camp, with q girl having her
fortune told.
-AAS OS1oA o1uA uOtoA Atu q CdHOo,
blue and white, with blue and white
lights. Mr.. Ogden had two boats, one
representing tho liberty bell, lighted
with Japanese lanterns ;the other white
arch with pampas plumes lighted with
torches.
Mr.. j. A. Titoomb had two canoes
fastened together, the platform between
the canoes being covered with pink and
white bunting, and lighted with Japan
esq lanterns; Frank W. Elmer, Chinese
barge, lighted with Japanese lanterns;
Joe Rance, boat representing Indian life
at Oldtown, Mr.. j. A. Titcomb, cata-
maran covered with pink and white bun
ting, lighted by Japanese Ian terens.
The following prizes were awarded
First, Abobtt Graves, second, Nonantum
house, third, Ocean Bluff hotel, village
prize, Misses Littlefeld and Merrill.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-08-21

Caterer Robinson gave clam bake to
the cottagers at Sandy Beach, Long is
party was held and the cottages were
very prottily decorated. In addition to
the island residents and. the invited
guests from this city, there were present
several ladies from New Jersey, Mr.. ".
H. Looney, Mr.. Dyer of Detroit, and
Messrs. Crane, Clark and Waugh from
Massachusetts. The bake was one of MIR.
Robinson's best, and the occasion was
much enjoyed by those who were soifor.
tunate as to be present.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-08-21
Famous Law Firm Dissolved.

Detroit Mich, August 2O-The law
firm of Dickinson, Thurber & Stevenson,
which is composed of Hon. Don. M.
Dickinson, Henry T. Thurber, private
secretary to President Cleveland and
Elliott 6. Stevenson, the chairman of the
Democratic state committee, has dis
solved on account of the political differ
ences which have arisen between Messrs.
Dickinson and Stevenson since the Chioa-
go convention. Stevenson has been taking
an active part in the campaign in the
interest of Bryan & Sewell. Thurber
will remain with Dickinson.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-08-21
Good Races at Farming eton.

Pennington, August 20.-A fair sized
crowd attended the races at Franklin
park this afternoon. The 23S class
purse 500, eight horses started. The
winner was g, Long John, by Robert
Bonner, (Swett), best time @ 81 IA. In
the 2.25 class, purse 1925, five horses
started 1t was won by m, Mana,
by Rockefeller, (Fosser),l best time
2.2d1-4
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-08-21
RATED SERVICES HIGH.
Little Bills Which Heirs of Biddeford Es
tate Object to Paying.

Biddeford, August 10.-The heirs of
Luther Bryant are contesting the ae-
counts of the administrators of the es
tate. A lengthy hearing was held at the
Probate court today. The expense ac
count aggregates nearly thirty thousand
dollars. Among the chief items to which
the heirs take exceptions are bills oi
RissSth Jordan, $4,000, and CHARLES
E. Goodwin, $450O for services, Lawyol
George b. Haley, professional services,
$744o; Lawyer Charles s. Hamilton, pro-
fessional services, 1914; Frederick Yates,
assisting administrators, $575.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-08-21
Hoke Smiths Paper Sued.

New York, August 2o.-The sheriff to-
day received an attachments for S6s97
against the Atlanta journal Company
of Atlanta, Ca, (Hoke Smiths paper),
infavor of Chas. FL. NicolI. The latter
collected that amount of advertisements
here for the noted special edition, and
says be paid the company $1,000 in full
for the space, according to contract
which had been transferred to him. The
Journal company refused to publish the
advertisements in the special edition.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-08-21
Cloud Burst in New Mexico.

ST. Louis, Mo-, August 2o.-A special
from Mogollon, New Mexico says that
city was struck by cloudburst Tuesday
evening, which left death and destruc-
tion behind it, SO far only two bodies
have been recovered. One hundred fam
lilies were rendered almost homeless and
80 houses washd away completely.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-08-21
THE GOLD DEMOCRATS.
Large and Enthusiastic CenVcn-
ti0n.
THE REyOLUTIONISTS OF CHICAGO
DENOUNCED.

Harvery N. Shepherd and Col. John II.
Fellows Both for Sound Money-Prom-
inent and Representative Democrats
Attend.
The convention of the gold Democrats
in this city yesterday Afternoon was an
exceptionally large, enthusiastic and
determined assem- blage. The men who
we're there were solid citizens, and their
names have figured almost every political
year in Democratic conventions of coun-
ty, district or state.
Among those whose presence was noted
were: Edwin L. Poor, Sebago; Gardiner
r. Norton, Sebago; Henry Mayo, Deer
ing Centre: Erastus Lermond. Thomas
ton; Thomas Fl. Shea, Boston, formerly
of Lewiston; Harry +. Thompson, Bruns-
wick; Obed B. Merrill, Topsham; Daniel
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-08-21
STEAMER IRENE BURNED.
One of the Range1ey Fleet Destroyed BY
Fire.

Rangeley, Auugst go Steamer Irene
on Rangeley lake, burned this morning
at CLOCK The loss was nearly total
and is estimated at $4,000; partial insur
anoe. Cause unknown.
George WILDER, engineer on the Philips
& Rangeley railroad, fell dead while
working the brakes on the fire engine.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-08-21
Nominations by Governor Cleaves.

Augusta, August so.---The follow ing
nominations have been made by the
Governor:
Coroners-Franois L. Littlefiold, An
drew J. Rich, Portland.
Notaries Puhlic-Frank E. Davis,
Charles 7. Peters, Portland; AIS. Lit
tlefield Rookland; Levi M. Partridge,
Stockton Springs; Arthur G. Peltier,
Biddeford.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-08-21
Ras No Intention of Withdrawing.

Bath, August so.-Rega1ding the rum
or in New York that Arthur Sewall has
withdrawn, the Bath Daily Times has
been authorized to state that the rumor
is absolutely without foundation.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-08-21

3 Acting Secretary MoAdoo of the navy
department. detailed a board yesterday
to consider and revise plans for the
defense OF the Atlantic coast, prepared
at the naval war college. .s~.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-08-21
gpF9McKinIey's Acceptance Letter.

Canton, August 2O-Major Mckinley
worked on the last proof sheets of his
letter of acceptance most of the day.
The letter will be very explicit on the
money question, but the tariff will not be
neglected. Over 1900 citizens of ELL
wood and Newcastle, Pa, are to call on
Maj. Mckinley Saturday. This will be
the largest delegations that has visited
Canton.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-08-21

CANFORD's GINGER, tried
~ and true, is so rich in health
preserving properties in the
midst of summer dangers that it
is almost criminal to be without
it. No other ginger is so pure,
SO speedy, and safe. For the
stomach, bowels, and nerves, for
colds, chills, and touches of
rheumatism, it is a panacea
without an equal.
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Containing among its Ingredients the purest
of medicinal French brandy and the best of
cheap, worthless, and often dangerous gingers
urged as substitutes. Ask for SANFORD'S
GINGER and look for owl trade mark on the
wrapper. Sold everywhere. Potter DRUG AND
CHEM. CORR, Sole Proprietors, Boston.
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The funeral services of Miss Mary A ba-
gail Dodge, ''Gail Hamilton" we're held
yesterday in Hamilton, Mass. They were
entirely without ostentation.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-09-02
GRlND LODGELO. O. 7.
About 100 Delegates Present at the Open
ing Session in DsnNilie.

DANVILLD VA. Sept Especial
The Grand Lodge Independent Order Good
Templars OF Virginia convened here to
night ia twenty-ranth annual session.
Grand Chief Templar II. l.. Hout or
Woodstock presiding There arc about
one hundred delegates present. including
all the Grand Lodge officers. except keN.
X r White OF Franklin county. Past
Grand Templar.
The session OF the Grand Ledge was
opened with public meeting tonight
i'm the Municipal Hall, rendered the order
for it,s sessions hv the city. In the presence
Of a large audience Mayor Harry Wood
ing. on behalf " the city and Rev. @. W.
Over on behalf OF the local lodges made
felicitlous addresses Of welcome Rev.
Mr. Hout Chief Tenplar, made the re
sponse on the stand We're the Grand
officers and members OF the local clergy.
A business session was then held, at
which The Grand Lodge degree WAS con
ferred upon all who had not received II.
The lodge will hold two business Ses-
sions daily. and at each pubic meetings
will be- held and addresses made by
prominent Temperance workers.
TIC I.urth Ward Derioe tcy. recently
oro,ri1e1 baa - rnusln~ rally Tonight. NJ
which state Senator Eugene Wlthers and
Hon. n. II. Massis. OF this city and Col
oncl J. Rush Miller, or Pulaski, former
Prohibstion nominee for Governor. made
ringing addresses. Ipero weeo present
about eight hundred persona