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The Portland daily press., 1896-11-28
THE BATTLE NEARLY WON.

III On GG iNGftthGt NvSINs
Cubans Think They Will Be Recognized
BY McKinley's Administration.
Chicago, November 27.-A paper here
publishes an interview which purporta
to come from the local agent Of the
Cuban league of the United States of
America, which has been revived In New
York. The agent said: GAS soon as the
Cubans' claim to Independence is reoog-
nizsd, 20, 900 fighting men will go from
this country to aid them. There are plenty
of Americans who will enlist. No others
are wanted. II any Americans are
caught by the Spaniards after recognit-
ion by the United States they will have
to accord them the privileges of prisoners
of war, which Americans cannot get
now. Within three months at the longest
after the United States takes such aot-
ion. Cuba will be free. No attempt will
be made to reach President Cleveland.
Major Mckinley is pledged to aid our
cause and the governments will be inf1a-
enoed to take the necessary steps,
The Cuban agent here is said to ba d.
recting changes which will be made in
the mechanism of new rapid firing gun
OF extra penetration. Chairman CraRin
of the local Cuban relief committee said
the newly revived league would prove a
powerful ally to the Cubans and he in
tends to enquire of Senor Palma in
New York if the present line of agita-
tion should be continued. 4. H. Revel,
a memper of the committee, said the
movement started In New York to infiu-
enoe the government should be national
in scupe and power. He added that the
hest thing that can happen for Cuba is
to receive recognition from this country.
One sign of hopes is Mckinley q position.
AS he is pledged to recognizes the Cubans
when he takes his seat, 1T seems the bat
tie Is nearly won.
The Portland daily press., 1896-11-28
WILL RESIDE in PRINCETON.
President Cleveland Purchases Home in
the College Town.

Princeton, N. j., November 27.-Prof.
Andrew West of Princeton University re-
turned this afternoon from Warrington,
where he had been laying the claims of
Princeton as place for residence be-
fore President Cleveland. Prof. Vest
this evening authorized the following
statement: President Cleveland has to-
day purchased the residence of Mrs.
Sliden on Bayard avenue in Princeton
and will make Princeton his permanent
home soon after the expiration Of his
term as President. The actual purchase
price of the property oonld not be learned
tonight bnt 1t Is generally understood
that the Presidents paid between $45. 600,
and 100000 for it, The property is
beautifully located in the western part
Of the village and overlook picturesque
stratch Of farming country three or our
miles in extent.
The Portland daily press., 1896-11-28
THE BATTLE OF THE HILLS.
A Cuban Refugee Gives an Account ot
Fighting at Rubi.

Jacksonville. Fla, November 27.-Col.
Jose Reyes, Aide de Camp of Maoeo,
wounded and en- route to New York for
American treatment says OF the fight al
the Rubi hills: Weyler went to the field
with s3, 900 men In three columns; one
of Is, 900 under himself one of 10, 00C
under Gen. Echague. and third of 10,
900 under Gen. Munroe. They found
Maceo entrenohed in crescent shape OF
hills. Munroe arranged his battalions
and went for them upon the field. Sud
denly deafening explosion rent the air.
Fl orses and men were blown high in the
air and fell dead and mangled. The
dynamite mine was touched off by John
Lynn, formerly of this city. Maceo then
let loose his dynamite guns and more
hayec was wrought.
Col. Reyes says that Weyler lost 700
men KILLED and 500 more In the charge
besides 1000 next day.E Maeeo retreated to
stronger position and there he was at
tackled by column Hnder Eohague, who
was roundly thrashed and driven from
the field, losing 500 men, besides 1900
wounded.
Next day Maoeo retreated again,
manoeuvering all the while to entrap
Weyler into field that was honeycom bed
with dynamite.
4. Meanwhile, Wey1eY heard that there
was danger of an uprising in Havana be.
cause of bis failure to crush Maceeo and
,hastened back to that city.
The Portland daily press., 1896-11-28

with reporter today he expressed the
belief that an extra session of Congress
would be oalled. With regard to the
coming short session, be expressed the
opinion that the best policy would be to
pass the appropriations bills and adjourn
without meddling with the tariff When
an extra session IL called he said. 1t
should be devoted to devising tariff
bill that would net suffi cient revenue to
meet the expenses of the government.
81 believe" he continued, "that we
can at this extra session put through a
tariff measure and adjourn by July 1.
Then there will be year and half for
this tariff to operate before the next con-
gressional election. This will give time
to see how 1t will work."
Senator Burr0wes, said he was in favor
of conservative protective tariff and
declared the great trouble about the
present tariff bill WAC that the duties are
ad valorem instead of specific. "Ths
former" he said, "always admits Of
great frauds. He estimated the loss ac-
oruing to the government annually
under the ad valorem system s25, 900. 600
to $50. 00n, 900.
The Portland daily press., 1896-11-28
MAINE CAPTAIN GONE TO CUBA.
commander Howes of Schooner Leander
Beebe Missing.


Beebe Missing.
Boston, November 27.-Capt. VIM. fl.
moves, of the schooner Leander ".
bsebe. now at this port, has been miss
ing since last Monday and it is generally
believed that he has absconded with the
vessels freight money, amounting to
nearly $4,000. rhe schooner arrived here
November with cargo of cotton.
Capt EHowes was considered thoroughly
reliable and honest. He is widower
and belongs in Winterport, Me-, where
he has two children. He gained oonsid-
cradle notice last January by rescuing
the greater portion of the Cuban fiibus-
tering expedition on board the steamer
J. W. Harkins. which sunk OF Montauk
Point, Jaunary 28. Capt Howe's vessel
was In the immediate vicinity. He has
been frequent visitor at the headquar-
tors Of the Cuban Junta in New York
when his vessel was in that port. and
Capt. l. v. Beebe, the owner Of the
schooner, states today that he would not
be surprised to learn that Capt Howes
had gone to Cuba in the interest Of the
insurgent cause.
The Portland daily press., 1896-11-28
NARROW ESCAPE FOR MAYHEM.
Man Upon Whose Evidence he Was Con.
yicted Confesses that He Lied.

New York, Novem her 27.-Lawyer
Chasles W. Brooke today obtained from
Justice Keogh Of the supreme oourt a
stay of the execution and show-cause
order, in behalf of Arthur Mayhaw, a
negro, who was to be electroouted at
Sing Sing next week.
Mayhem about a year ago, was tried
for the murder of Mr.. Powell, farmer
and merchant at Hampstead, l.. !. He
was convicted and sentenced to be exc
cutsd. The case was taken to the court
of appeals and the conviction affirmed.
He was then resentenoed.
Mayhew was convicted on the evidence
of one Wayne. supposed accomplioe,
who said he was present at the murder
and saw Mayhem strike Powell with a
stocking loaded with lead. Wayne yes
terday confessed that all his evidence
was absolutely false and made an aflida-
Wit to that effect.
The Portland daily press., 1896-11-28

Traffic on Streets and On Railroads Sus-
ported-A Car Load of Cattle Frozen to
Death.
St. Paul, Mimi, November .27.-The
storm which has beensraging the past "a
hours Is the greatest that has visited this
section since the blizzard of January IL.
1883 in which 107 lives were lost. No
lives are reported lost in this storm, but
there is complete blockade OF traffic in
Northern Minnesota, North Dakota and
portions of South Dakota. Trains to ST.
Paul from the West are five to ten
hours late or abandoned altogether. 1t
is below zero here tonight, with. q terrible
north wind blowing.
Al Moorehead, Mimi, the blizzard has
been on for 4S hours with n prospect of
abatement. Traffic in the streets and
all business is suspended. Nearly all
the passenger and freight trains are
showed III. The Northern Pacific man
aged to move one. passenger train today.
The northbound passenger on the Great
Northern railroad, reached Morehead an
hour late this morning. Itswas stalled
in big. drift at the depot and had TO be
dug out. 1t took four engines to haul
four passenger coaches across the river
to Fargo. The trains are unprovided
with snow plows. which render the
engines almost helpless.
The snow in some places is five feet
deep.
Grafton, N. D., reports the worst storm
that ever visited that section and the
wind is driving the binding snow at a
terrific rate. The Great Northern train
due heresat $50 last night is at, ST. Thorn.
as. IA miles north OF Grafton. One of the
engines reached b ere this afternoon, COM
ing down for coal. The north bound
Northern Pacific train got rs far as
Pembina last night. and the south bound
to Meokinock. A train load of cattle
is reported stuck in drift near Church q
Ferry and frozen to death.
: Argyle, Minn., reports drifts in streets
Shere as high as the buildings alongside.
Mail and freight trains are tied up. The
storm shows no signs of abatement.
Portland, Ore, reports that the wealth
er throughout Oregon is very cold the
thermometer registering 81 degrees above
zero last night. which Is colder than it
has been in Portland for "a years.
The Portland daily press., 1896-11-28

Boston, November 27.-Looal forecast
for Saturday: Continued unsettled and
showers; colder; fair; much colder Sun
day; winds shifting to west and north
west. gfSx
Local Weather Report.
Portland, November 27.-The local
weather bureau Office records as to the
weather are the following:
q. m.-Barometer. 80. O86; thermome-
ter ~. 0; dow point, 49, 0; humidity, 1000;
wino. SW; velocity, TO-: weather. foggy.
sp. m:-Barometer. 80. e7s; thermome-
Ter. oo.o; dew point, 90; humidity,
$50; wind, SW; velocity, 2; weather,
clear.
Mean daily thermom eter. 44.0: maxi
mum thermometer, go, minimum ther-
mometef. 27.o; maximum velocity OF
WIND, y miles; total precipitation. 04.
The Portland daily press., 1896-11-28
THEVoTE IN KENTUCKY.
The State Canvassing Board Completed
Its Work Yesterday.

Louisville, KY, November 27.-The
state canvassing board today counted
the Presidential vote. Gov. Bradley was
not present, his place being taken by
Auditor Stone. The Official count shows
Kentucky's electoral vote stands 10 for
Mckinley and one for Bryan. The foot
ing give Kash, the leading Republican
elector. 2ls, 171 votes, and Smith, the lead
ing Democratic elector, at, 800, u plurality
OF a81 for the Republican.
The vote OF the two hindmost Republi-
oan electors is a tic and the other electors
will have to decide which shall be
dropped for Smith, who received more
votes. The silver Democrats say that
they will file Sheir contest next week.
The Portland daily press., 1896-11-28
LACK oF:DEMAND CONTINUES.
Business Has Not Improved as 1t Was
Expected To Do.

a New York, November 27.-Bradstrests
tomorrow will say: Last weeks disap-
pointment at the lack of demand in gen.
eral lines continues. The intervention
of o holiday made ;trade quieter
and the volume smaller. At some points
Of distribution there Is no change in the
situation. Mild and unseason al BILE
weather prevents moro active destribu-
tion of clothing and heavy goods and the
volume moving is smaller.
Where business has been more active it
is due to filling orders and the demand
for holiday goods. Confidence in re-
vival Of demand, which has not vet ap-
peared. was responsible for the starting
up Of some mills and factories which are
dissatisfied with their prospects. The
most encouraging reports are of the i'm
proved tone of trade and favorable out
| look for 1897.
| The reaction in the demand which ap-
psared immediately after election, to-
gether with the intervention of the
| Thanksgiving holiday, accounts for the
sharp reduction in bank clearinas
throughout the country. The total is
s940, 900, 600 this week, nearly "a per cent
smaller than last week. and rs per cent
larger than in the corresponding week
one year ago. There are 295 failures
throughout the United States this week.
seven more than the week year ago. 1
| The exports Of wheat (four included as
wheat) from both coasts of the United
States (Newport News missing) are g.
641, 51s bushels this week, against 2, 460 :
600 in the week one year ago. The ex-
ports of Indian corn this week was
| 2, 651, 1858 bushels. against l, 800, 900 in the
week one year ago.
The Portland daily press., 1896-11-28
GLORIOUS OPPORTUNITY.
Republicans Can Retain the Sound
Money Democrats.
CHAIRMAN BYNUM TELLS HOW
THEY CAN DO IT.

Must Prepare Wise Solution of the
Money Problem and Pass Con-
servative Tariff Law-vOte Cast
For Palmer and Buckner Did Not
Represent Gold Democrats Strength.
Washington, November 81. -Ex-Repre-
sentative W. d. Bynum of Indiana. chair
national committee in the recent Ga N
paign, is in Washington. He said today
think the Republicans are willing to
admit that the sound money Democrats
held sthei balance of power in the election
and their votes carried the day for Nc
Kinley. In my opinion there were not
less than 1000, 600 sound money Demo-
cratic votes cast .fors the Mckinley ticket
and the mum Der may have been a mil
lion and half.
"The votes cast for Palmer and Buck
ner did not by any means represent the
strength of the sound money movement
among the Democrats. The Republicans
have glorious opportunity before them.
"Whether they will avail themselves
of it, I do not know. By conservative
action they can retain within their party
a great portion Of this sound money
Democratic vote. If they will prepare a
wise solution of the currency question.
obviate by adequate legislation the ever
present possibilities of a financial panic
growing out of our financial systems, and
act conservatively upon the tariff they
will hold them.
~ am believer in tariff not only for
the revenue, but with incidental protec-
tion. For instance, would not raise the
revenue from tea. coffee and sugar, but
from arttolos that competed with Ameri-
can labor. do not believe in protection
merely for protection's sake. l think the
Republicans will be likely to act conser-
yatively in this regard"
The Portland daily press., 1896-11-28
MAY HAVE TO 90 TO JAIL.
A Government Employe Who Employed
His Time Collecting A Campaign Fund.

Washington, November 2T.-Several
days, ago the attention OF the civil service
commission was callod to the case of
VIM. r. Marley. employed as an engineer
at the public building in Denver, Col.
who was charged with collecting political
assessments for the Democratic campaign
funds. Investigation showed that several
employees of the post office were ap-
preached by Marley, subscribed sums of
money and held meetings in Marley's
rooms which were used az headquarters.
The matter was laid before the Secre-
tary of the Treasury, who at once ordered
Marley's dismissal in accordance with
the recommendation of the departments
of justice for action. The penalty for
such offense is fine not to exceed 5000
or three years imprisonment or both.
The Portland daily press., 1896-11-28
GEN. LEE WILL RETURN.
No Truth in Story That He Is Persona
Non Grata to spain.

@NO ATubA IA 6LOIy Ah@o LIZ - = "a SoAAet
Non Grata to Spain.
Washington, November 27.-Consul
General Lee says the rumor that he may
not go back to Havana because Spain
objects to him, has no foundation in faot.
He certainly would have heard OF it If
there were any truth in the ideas.
His.relatious with General Weyler have
been cordial and when they parted sew
eral weeks ago they exchanged photo.
graphs bearingsautoaraphtc expression
of friendship. There can certainly be
nothing personal against him. and offic-
Tally as consul general OF the United
States In the present situation, Spain
could hardly take an exception to his
performance of duty.
General Lee says he is in this co ountry
solely for vacation after five months
hard work In Havana during the hottest
time Of the year and that he has consid-
erable private business that demanded
his attention, after his hasty departure
from the United States last spring.
Cuban War Notes.
A number of planters consulted Gen.
Wey1sr yesterday in order to obtain per-
mission to grind sugar cane at their own
risk. Their request was refused.
The scarcity of food in Havana is said
to have become serious matter. Vessels
there are carefully watched by the
Spanish customs officers to see that moth.
ing is taken ashore from the vessel.
Small quantities Of food are, however,
frequently given to the horde of hungry
persons who swarm along the wharves.
Z he captain of the British steamship
Ardanmohr, was recently fined fol
giving away food in this way.
General Weyler has made an urgent re-
quest for regiment Of cavalry and these
troops will sail for Cuba on December 2.
Captain General Weyler left Havan MT
70. 80 Friday morning for Mariel, on
board the transport Legazpi
The police at Havana have arrested
fourteen persons on the charge of being
rebel sympathizsrs. Among the prisoners
are two delegates OF the Cuban Junta in
New York. All the men will be deported
tomorrow to Ferdinando Po and the
Chafarinas,
The Portland daily press., 1896-11-28
Silver Forces VIII Confer.

q Chicago, Novem ber 25.-An important
conference of the leaders in the late cam
paign for the free coinage of silver,
Democrats, Populists. Republicans,
Silver party and the American By
metallic Union representatives will be
held in Washington about December 10.
6. E. Bowen. secretary ofsthe American
Bimetallio Union, said today that it was
expected that Mr.. Bryan would be
present to Offer advice and be consulted
regarding the best plan to solidify the
free silver forces and conduct an aggres-
slve educational campaign.
The Portland daily press., 1896-11-28
SECOND IN A WEEK.
Another Burglary at South Berwick Night
Before Last.
ESPECIAL TO THE pREssel

South Berwick. November 27.-M. III.
BARTLETT. clothing dealer, found this
morning that his store had been entered
during the night and small amount of
change, less than dollar, removed from
his cash drawer. His visitors had gained
admission by QUITTING the lock out with
ohisel. In addition to she money stolen
the burglar exchanged overooats. taking
an ulster and light coat both together
valued at about twenty dollars, and left
his own garments. r.---. 80
This is the second burglary this week.
The Portland daily press., 1896-11-28
Dixon outpointed by Frank Erne.

New YORK, November s7.-Frank Erne
the featherweight from Buffalo, went up
several rungs on the ladder of pugilistio
fame by outpointing George Dixon, the
famous colored champion at the Broad
way Athletic club tonight. Dixon COM
menced with the usual whirlwind rushes
but in Erue he found his match. The
buffalo boy stopped the colored cyclone
with straight left jabs in the face.
Dixon did nearly all the leading, but
with the exception of series of right
handlers from Erne. He finally smashed
The Portland daily press., 1896-11-28
House and Stable Burned

HsWaterville, Novem ber 27.-The house
and stable of Walter q. Reynolds in Win
slow, We're burned this afternoon, the
Waterville fire department being called
The origin of the fire ID unknown. Loss
$250O: insured for $4,000.
The Portland daily press., 1896-11-28
Weather Observations.

The Agricultural Department weather
bureau Tor yesterday, Novem ber q,
taken at p. m., meridian time, he OBJ
servatlon for each station being given in
this crder: Temperature, direction oi
the wind, state of weather:
Boston, W degrees, SW, clear; New YORK,
oS degrees, 5. partly cloudy; Phiiadel'
ph1a. % degrees, S, clear: Washing,
5on, % degrees, s, p. cloudy; Albany, o.
degrees. >, p. cloudy; Buffalo, 81 degrees
RAIN Detroit, So degrees, SW, cloudy
ohlcago. 10 degrees. NV, clear; ST. Paul,
a. usg.ees, ", clear; Huron, Daa.' 1c' a.
grees. Sc, clear.
The Portland daily press., 1896-11-28
The Flood in Athens.

London, November 27.-A dispatch
from Athens states that the storm whiof
caused the flood was unparalleled for
violence. 1t was accompanied by slight
earthquake. 1t is believed the ancient
monuments in the path of the flood have
not been injured. A despatch from
Pireno says that 80 men are missing and
thought to be drowned.
The Portland daily press., 1896-11-28
Manitoba school Question.

Montreal, November 27.-Arch bishop
Langeyin has announced that now that
the terms OF settlement of the school
question have shut out all hope Of the
restoration Of the Catholic schools, the
educational work will be taken directly
under his own supervision. Under his
instruction ten schools have been opened
in the French Canadian settlements in
the Red River valley. a public meeting
was held at st. Bonifaoe, aud strong
resolutions passed protesting against the
school settlement
The Portland daily press., 1896-11-28
Chinamen Released.

New York, November s7.- Iqe Nj Son
Cinnamon arrested at the Grand Central
depot, November 10. on the ground that
they come into this country illegally
from Canada at Riohford, VT, have been
discharged by Commissioner Shields,
their passes being found to be regular.
The examination of Chu Fan, the third
Chinaman. was set for Decem ber 5.
The Portland daily press., 1896-11-28

Il 'em Hawes has fust received the largest
variety of vtoiins, mandolins, guitars, ban
jos, claTinets, flutes and musical merchan-
disc for the holidays ever seen in Portland; !;
after trying my superior strings am conf
dent your trade will continue at this en-
porum of music. HALVES, 414 Congress st.
28-1m
The Portland daily press., 1896-11-28

We have half a dozen
different kinds of Heavy
Gloves, also particularly
desirable for motormen
and drivers.
A heavy, soft flexible
Plymouth Buck at SI.oo.
A finer one, with lambs
wool lining at $3.50. An
oil tan dogskin, fleece
lined, with heavy clasp at
wrist, s1.oo. Fine wool
Knitted Gloves. with
wristers attached, at soc,
and a good Fur Gauntlet
Glove, buck palms, fleece
lined, at $3.50.
The Portland daily press., 1896-11-28

tle-Many Soldiers Still Sufferers from
Yellow Feyer-Gen. Lee Will Return to
Havana.
Havana, November 27.-Nothing spec
ial was received today concerning opera
uions In the field. The official statistics
show 1880 soldiers sick in the various
military hospital. OF this number 1458
are suffering with yellow fever. The
mortality is said to be 1853 per thousand.
One hundredsand fifty persons condemned
for various political crimes and sent
enced to exile, will be sent to the penal
settlements at Fernando Po and the
Chafarinas tomorrow.
The case of Julio Sanguily, the Ameri-
can citizen who is charged with conspi-
racy against the governments. was called
in the supreme court today. The judge
stated that the trial would take place In
public December 81 and the witnesses
have been summoned to be present on
that date. Sanguily was arrested in 1895,
and was convicted by court martial,
which sentenced him to life imprison-
ment. He succeeded in having civil
trial granted him.
A train arrived today from Artemisa,
province of Pinar del Rio and brought
II off GERS and 463 privates SO sick that
it was necessary to bring them here for
hospital treatment. The steamer Bolivar
brought today seven officers and $40 prl-
Yates, all sick, from the same province.
Gen. Weyler arrived safely at Arremisa
by way of Mariel today. 1t is stated that
it islhis intention to leave ab once for
the field.
The Portland daily press., 1896-11-28
Fall River Base Ball Association.

Fall River. Mass, November 27.-The
Fall River baseball association elected
the following officers today: President
Charles A. Marston; vice-president, JEFF
frey 4. Sullivan; secretary and treasur-
er, P. B. Eagan; directors, Chas. a.
Marston, Jeffrey E. Sullivan, ?. +.
Eagan, VIM. Kennedy, James e. Dalton.
MT. Marston was reelected manager.
L he treasury is In O good condition.
The Portland daily press., 1896-11-28
Collision at Boothbay.

Boothbay Harbor, Novem ber 27.-In a
collision in the harbor today the schooner
William Todd lost her hsadgear, and the
Lyria had her jibboom, davius, mainsail
torn. The Eric was slightly damaged
forward.
The Portland daily press., 1896-11-28
To Christen the vioksburg.

Washington, November 27.-The Nevy
DepartIn ent is informed that Miss Ad die
Trowbrid ge, daughter of Mayor of Vicks-
burg, Miss, has been chosen to christen
the gunboat named for that city, to be
launched at Bath, Me-, with her sister
ship, the Newport, December 5.