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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-18

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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-18

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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-23
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A Tremendous Sacrifice of Fur Muffs.
For the holidays. NUNS Of koimmer. monkey. sstrs-
chan bssr. seal. mink. Possun. values up 10 -. 1t
q 80 and CSC.
Mark the big price cut on muhs worth up 20 es st
81. % sad CSC. Auhs make good presents.
% pretty fur sets for children % just half price.
Dress Goods.
dss select FROM and special vcs
Hosy ssoas end which pay
AZ esSssous ces sos dsys sve pattern o.
Toys Doll. Books and Games
suppy tnys isd ell chesp end Ne eong H.
Fancy Cups. saucsrs and Plates.
Dssy hing s Cups snd ssueess Of &c
Pretty plaies ai ., and up.
Hints for Presents.
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booes. wufte u. q &c
usodsome Russia sfbes pohst booes salue eoe q II
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Japanese Lscauered broad usys q i.s-
Special Agents for Santa Claus. -
The Portland daily press., 1896-03-23
TO COME UP this WEEK.
Important Measures for Congressional
Action.
ATTITUDE OF SENATE TOWARDS
CUBAN RESOLUTIONS CHANGED.

Senator Morgan Will Press Joint ResoIu-
tion to a yote-Dupont Election Case in
Line as Unfinished Business-Nayal Ap
preparation Bill Not Yet Completed.
Washington, March 22-The failure of
the Senate thus far to act upon the ques-
tions inyolyedsin the Dupont case OR on the
conference on the Cuban resolutions.
brings them in line as un finished bust
ness for the coming week. The Senate 8
attitude toward the Cuban resolutions
has been materially affected by the joint
resolution offered at the close of the Fri
day nights session by Mr.. Morgan. 1t
is understood that he will lress the
joint resolution to vote if for no other
purpose than to put the Senate on rec
ord.
The legislative and judicial appropri-
alton bill, in charge of Mr.. Cullom, will
be called up at the first opportunity.
The provisions changing the compensa-
| tion of the United States marshals and
district attorneys from fees to salaries
will, doubtless, cause debate. Other
| wise there is little In the bill that should
precipitate discussion. The bill to ap-
prove the compromise between the United
States and the state of Arkansas, holds
its place as unfinished business. Mr..
Berry has not pressed it
| Beyond tomorrow which, under the
rules, Is to be devoted to the considera-
tion of business reported by the commit.
tee on affairs of the District of Columbia,
| there Is no programme of business ar
ranged for the House Of Representatives
this week: Chairman Baboock says he
Will not have enough business to en-
gage the attention of the House for the
entire session unless wholly unexpected
| opposition to some of the measures on
| the calendar from his committee should
developo.
SsThe naval appropriation bill, owing tc
ths difficulties in the committee having
1t In charge. mainly over appropriations
f0r battleshlps and for dry docks, has
not been fully completed, and is not ex-
| pected to be reported before the latter
end of the Eweek. That has been depend.
ed on by thesmanagers to occupy most OF
the time beginning Tuesday, and they have
nothing of large Importance to take its
place. The minor pension bill of gen.
eral nature are on the calendar, and an
opportunity will doubtless be afforded
to press them to passage.
The committee ON ways and means has
| before it for discussion and action at
| the meeting Tuesday, the filled cheese
| bill reported from the House committee
last week. Those particularly interested
in its progress believe that the full COM
inittee can agree upon that report on
that day and should that be done, the
bill will doubtless be taken up day or
two later. 1t will be vigorously fought
in the House and long debate is certain
to ensue whenever it does come up.
The Portland daily press., 1896-03-23


Biddeford, March 22-The fire depart
ment committee of the new city council
got together last night and dealt out the
"patr onage" In that department..
Driver j ohm O'Rourke of the Eben
Simpson steamer, gives way to Fred
Little, while Nathaniel Variel will re-
tain for another year his seat behind the
horses of the Richard Vines company.
Michael Cullinan will furnish motive
power for the hook and ladder truck. |.
John Mundy was elected engineer and
Frank Cornish fireman of the Richards.
Engineer E.S. Gowen and Fireman John
Goodier of the Ebens are retained.
The selection of a janitor for City hall
has not yet been named by the commit
tee on public property. There are about
20 applicants for the place. One who is
con the inside' says George Albert
Haley, an ex-newspaper man, will get
1t. The choice would give general satis-
faction.
The Portland daily press., 1896-03-23
Reforms in the Civil Service,

Washington, March 22-The President
has issued an order directing the Secre-
tary of the Interior to amend the classi-
ficationz of ths interior department to in
olude among the positions classified
Hereunder, and subject to competitive
examinations, all clerical and education
al positions at the Indian agencies and
Indian schools. The order provides that
Indians shall be eligible for appointment
to any of these positions, ON such test of
fitness as may be required by the Score
tary Of the Interior and without exami-
nation or oertifcation by the civil ser
vice commission, but that they shall not
be transferred from said positions to de-
partInental ser vice
The Portland daily press., 1896-03-23
ZELlYA IN DANGER.
Niearaguan War a Really Serious
Matter.
PRESENT GOVERNMENT VERY
LIKELY TO BE OVERTHROWN.

Attitude of Honduras Troops Questionable
Are Likely at Any Time to Assist the
Insurgents-CertaIn That Rebels Are
Holding Their Own.
New York, March 22.-The revolution
in Nicaragua, according to intelligence
received through private channels today,
is more serious than the dispatches from
that country would indicate. Strict press
censorship established by President
Zelaya, renders it impossible to maze
public any news except what is favorable
to the government. Two facts, in the
opinion of those familiar with the legis-
lative conditions, seem well established.
Zelaya is not suppressing the rebellion
and the Hondurian troops which arrived
in Nicaragua Friday, supposed allies Of
Zelaya, are quite as likely to aid the
rebels as to act in concert with the gov
ernment troops The first of these facts
is based upon the almost certain knowl-
edge that the revolutionists have not lost
ground; that they are confident of sue
cess, since in every engagement they
have been aggressors; they have the
moral and material support OF great
majority Of the Liberal party which
placed Zelaya in power, and that the
government forces have maintained from
the beginning purely defensive atti-
tude.
The Hondurian troops now in Nioa-
ragua are at point midway between
Leon and Corinto, in territory occupied
by the rebels. Their present attitude
is one of strict neutrality. It is regard
ed not improbable their aid may in the
end be given to Baca, tha provisional
president of the insurgent government.
Color is given to the belief by the in
Innate relations that have long existed
between Gen. Critics. commander of the
insurgents, and President Benila of
Honduras, who owes his present eleva-
tion to the services rendered in his be-
half several years ago By Oretiz. II
Honduras espouseS Baoa's cause, the
latter will. it is believed, become viotori-
Gus. since his troops are armed with mod.
ern guns aud animated by sentiments of
the loftiest patriotism, as they are fight
ing for constitutional liberty and to pre-
vent alleged dictatorship of Zelaya.
Without Honduras's S aid the result is like
ly to be in doubt for several months at
least.
Another element of uncertainty ia the
influence the Salvadorian peace COIN
mission may exert upon the contending
factions. That their efforts will result
in failure is believed probable. Baca
and those associated with him are deter
mined 80 overthrow Zslaya. Zelaya is
equally determined upon suppression
of the rebellion. Shrewd observers of the
political events in Central America be-
lieye that before the present troubles end
all five of the republics may become en-
broiled unless a peaceful solution is
reached within few weeks.
The Portland daily press., 1896-03-23
SILKS.

Three special numbers in Black Satin
Duohesse. Special prices 50, 79, SSC
yard. These cannot be matched in value
in Portland.
One number in Black Satin Rhadame
4Sc yard.
Black Taffeta Silk. This special mum
Der is % inches wide and the greatest
bargain ever offered over retail counts,
in Portland. Warranted not to lose its
rustic, and to have.the best wearing qnal
tiles of any silk sold at the same price.
Special $l.OO yard.
Black Peau De Soir This special
number is an elegant quality, its actual
value Sl.75 yard. Special price sI.25.
Black Brocade Indian Silks, a beautiful
line, at CSC yard.
Colored Changeable Surahs 39c,
Colored Wash Silks 25c.
Q Fancy Figured Taffeta Silks, evening
shades, $1.25 yard.
Ladies' New Coats and Capes. The
latest novelties. Ladies' New Suits in.
Guiding Bicycle Suits, Misses and chill
drens New Coats and Suits.
Ladies' New Separate Skirts. Ask te
see them.
The Portland daily press., 1896-03-23
ALLEGATIONS ARE MERE FICTION
What German Paper Says With Regard
to Charges Against American Meats.

Berlin, March 22.-An interesting de-
day during discussion of an interpret
lation asking the intention of the gov
ernment in regard to dealing with the
question of American meats. Prof.
Won Mendel launched prolonged TRADE
of invectives against American corned
course Of his remarks gave an instance
of wife of Berlin journalist having
been poisoned by the use of such goods.
Other similar cases, he said. were not
uncommon, amid the cheers of the
agrarian members of the chamber. He
urged 1t was not sufficient that Ameri-
can meats should be certified rs healthy
by American inspectors, but that the
whole carcass must be inspected by Ger
man inspectors before it could be admit
ted into the country. In regard to Anne,
rican oleomargarine, he declared the
control of the inspection of that prod duct
by Americans was inadequate, Ameri-
cans not having exercised proper sanitary
precautions and their interests being
solely CONNER cial.
Freidherr Won Hammerstein-L Loxten,
minister of agriculture, replied that it
was inpossIpie I'd lucloSe PRUSSIA With
in q Chinese wall. He held that the
present precautions were sufficient and
thought the agrarians could make capi-
tai enough of the alleged GASES Of Texas
fever in German cattle, said to be trace
able to the Importation Of American cat
tie.
Freissinig Zeitung says that the inten-
tions of the members whose Interpolation
preoipitated the debate was merely to
ask the minister of agriculture for re-
port on American meats. The debate
arose before the question became oppor-
tune. The matter will he brought up
again as there is reaf on to believe the al
legations made against American pro-
ducts are mere fiotiops.
The Portland daily press., 1896-03-23
For q Dock at Kittery.

Portsouth, N. H., March 21.-The peo-
pie OF this section are much displeased at
the action of the Massach setts delepa-
tion in Congress in deciding to oppose
the building of dry dock at this navy
yard, and an effort will be made to get
the Maine and New Hampshire Senators
and Representatives to use their efforts to
secure the dock. The local board of trade
has interested the state board of trade in
the matter and officers of that association
are lending hand. The finest iron and
steel plant owned by the government is
situated at this yard and the depth of the
water allowed vessels Of the largest CLASS
to be safely docked.
The Portland daily press., 1896-03-23
BRIEFLY TOLD.

Lord Salisbury has written Sir James
| Stansheld, chairman of the recent DEM
onstration in Queens hall in favor of
| the principle of arbitration in all dis
putes between Great Britain and tho
United States acknowledging the receipt
| of the memorial adopted at the meeting.
The letter of Lord Salisbury says: 81
am glad to be able to inform you that
| this question is receiving the considera-
| tion Of Her Majesty's government and
proposals in the direction indicated by
the memorial are now before the govern
| ment of the United States.
The Roman Italia says that Gen.
Baldissera, commander-in-chief of the
italian forces in Africa, has broken off
peace negotia tions with King Meneleke,
the latter's demands being too extensive.
They include the payment by Italy of
| %, 900, 900 lire gold.
| A double tenement house occupied by
j ames Brady and T. r. Staff of Danville,
Que, burned Saturday night. Two
daughters Of Brady and son of Staff 8
| perished.
| The South Kansas Methodist Episcopal
conference has voted unanimously to adj
init women to the general Meth ooist
Episcopal conferences.
| The Brookton Central Labor Union
has been asked by the American Fedora
tion of Labor to endorse petition favor
ing free coinage Of silver and forward it to
Senator Teller.
Rev. Joshua S. Gay, a retire Ortho-
dox clergyman, died at his home in Bid
deford yesterday, aged N. He graduated
from Amherst college in 1s41. He held
various pastorates in New England.
Two Philadelphia vessels, the barks
Havana and Robert s. Patterson, are
given up for lost. with crews numbering
3o.persons February the Havana sailed
from Philadelphia for Cuba, in command
of Capt. Rice, who had with him a crew
OF II men. The passage was usually
made In four days.
The Portland daily press., 1896-03-23

Will Make An Unqualified Declaration
Against Free Silver -McKinley's Name
VIII Not Be Brought Up-Aocident to Mi.
P1att
New York, March 22.-A majority of
the delegates to the Republican state con-
vention which will convene Tuesday to
elect delegates at large to the national
convention have reached this city. They
are very much in evidence at the different
hotels today. Ex-senator Platt is con-
fined to his bed owing to a somewhat
serious accident which happened to him
Friday evening.
Mrs. Platt, who is heavy lady,
suffered an attack of vertigo while
standing in room. Mr. Platt who
was near her, endeayore to prevent her
from falling. Mrs. Platt fell into her
husbands arms SO su uddenly that it took
the ex-senator off his feet and bis side
struck against the projeoti ng piece Of
furniture.
Some say Mr.. Platt received fracture
| of one Of his ribs and others say he was
only severely bruised and shaken ND. He
has been unable to leave his room for
| two days.
During the day the principal topic of
the discussion was the Presidency. Nor
ton men predominated and the chances
of New York's Governor for the nomina-
ti0n were glowipglY set forth. The plat
| form of the convention have not been de-
cisively passed on by the party leaders
but the main features has been drawn
up and sanctioned. The leading feature
will be the financial plank which will be
a strong declaration in favor of honest
money
In addition to expressing unalterable
opposition to free silver coinage at ra-
ito of IL to l or any other ratio, except
in event of international agreement it
will insist on the maintenance of the
public faith with the creditors of the
nation by maintaining gold payment OF
all public debts. In this respect it will
be far more pronounced expression, that
any other financial plank adopted at q
state convention, thus far during the
Presidential canvass.
The tariff plank will be a strong de-
claration in favor of the policy of pro.
tection to American industry and for
reciprocity. Another plank will endorse
Governor Morton's candidacy for the
Presidency, setting forth his qualities as
business man, representing business
interests. The name Of Major Mckinley
is not likely to be brought forward In the
convention. If it does come up, the
leaders say, it will be in feeble way.
The Portland daily press., 1896-03-23
Disappearance and Robbery in watervil1e

Waterville, March 21.-C. M. Sawyer,
real estate and insurance agent, has
disappeared. He sent letter to his wife
stating that when it was received be
would have found grave in the sea.
He had poor business, suffered from ill
ness and grew despondent. He left here
Monday.
Three young men. Harry WILDER, John
Watson and Elmer Crowell, in the mu-
n1olpal court this afternoon, were bound
over to the grand jury In $500 bonds, on
the charge of highway robbery. They
held up Gus Dube on the road between
this city and Benton Fails, at the point
of revolver, and took his watch and
money. All wsnt to Jail.
The Portland daily press., 1896-03-23
RUEL GORDON'S FATE.
Was He Carried Down the AndrOscOg.
gin in the Flood?
Finding of His Horse and Wagon Embed
Much-A Mystery of the Freshet Solved


Much-A Mystery of the Freshet Solved
ESPECIAL TO THE PREss.l
Turner, March 22-The dead body of
horse harnessed to a wagon, or what
was left of it, was found today embed
ded in the ice on the banks of the Andro-
scoggin, almost opposite what is known
as the Clover River" school house.
The horse and wagon are thought to
have belonged to Ruel Gordon of this
place, and the finding of them to settle
beyond a doubt, what for the past few
weeks has generally been accepted as
having been his fate.
The Saturday night of the flood, at
about O'Clock, Gordon was known to
have crossed the North Turner bridge
and since then has not been seen or
heard of. He was driving toward Lewis
ton, and 1t was supposed had been caught
by the swollen waters and carried down
to his death.
The horse and wagon while not posi-
lively identified as his, resem bile them
SO nearly that there is little doubt
to whom they belonged, or what was the
fate of the owner.
The Portland daily press., 1896-03-23
Local Weather Report.

Portland, March %. = The local
weather bureau office records as to the
weather are the following:
Sa. m.-Barometer. 20. 935: Thermometer.
$40: dew point. 80; humidity, 81
wind. SW: velocity, II weather, cloudy.
SD. m.-Baromeuer. 80. 1877 thermome-
ter. 80. s.; dew point. IS: humidity, 73;
wind, NV: velocity 13; weather, clear.
Mean daily thermometer, 42; maxi
mum thermometer, 51.0; minimum ther-
mometer, 80; maximum velocity wind
20. SW; total precipitation, %
The Portland daily press., 1896-03-23

The Agricultu raj Department Weather
Bureau for yesterday, March 20, taken at
s p. NJ, meridian time, the observations
for each station being given in this order
Temperature, direction of the wind, state
of the weather:
Boston, Sc degrees, NV, clear; New
York, 4s degrees, NV, cloudy; Philadel.
phia, 46 degrees, NE, clear; Washington,
81 sSsod degrees, ;e NV, CLOUDY; Albany. 80 de-
clear; Detroit, 30 degrees, NE, clear:
Chicago, "a degrees, NE. cloudy; ST..
Paul, 80 degrees, NV, cloudy; Huron.
OAK, 20 degrees, SE, cloudy; Bismarck'
"a degrees. S. cloudy; Jacksonville, 60
degrees, Sc, clear.
The Portland daily press., 1896-03-23
sixty-one Houses Laid LOW.

Havana. March 21.-The government
now records their loss in the battle at
Cayalabo, Wednesday last, as seven SOL
diers killed and three officers and "A SOL
diers wounded The rebels are said to
have left IA on the field.
A rebel force which attacked the town
of Rogue. province of Matanzas. was
repulsed after the troops repeatedly
charged them with their bayonets. In
their flight, however. the insurgents set
fire to and destroyed 81 houses.
The Portland daily press., 1896-03-23
BLACK GOODS.

Black Brocades are accepted by Dame
Fashion today, as being the most popular
fabric for separate skirts.
Black Brocades, all wool, 3s inches
wide, SOC quality. Monday CSC yard.
Black Brocades, in variety of styles,
A inches, 69c quality. Special price
39c. This is an extremely low price
for this quality Of material, it is actually
worth 69c yard.
Black Figured Mohairs, Black Brill
iantine Brocades, and Black Wool and
~Mohair Brocades. This line is COM
plete, in variety of styles, which are
some of the choicest. soc yard.
Black Brocades 50, rs, 81, l-2 to
$I.OO SITS yard.
Black Silk Brocade Dress Patterns,
beautiful fabric. From $l2.OO tc
$95. 90 each.
Black Crepons CSC. $l.OO, $I.5O,
$l.7j up to So. SO yard,
The Portland daily press., 1896-03-23
Knights of Pythias' rBirthp1acel Burned

Washington, March 22.-At 2 this MORN
ing fire was discovered burning furiously
in building on e street, near Ninth
occupied by the Census office. The in
side of the building was badly damaged.
involving the loss of about $2O 600; fully
insured. Probably the most serious loss
will be to the records the census office
contained in the building, some of which
were destroyed. Ali the other were m ore
or less injured by the smoke and water.
The building was known as Martin IS
hall and was where the Knights of Pythi
as organization was born.
The Portland daily press., 1896-03-23
Body Of Engineer Allen Cannot Be
Found.
RIVER HAS BEEN COVERED WITH
BOATS ALL DAY.
Divers Worked Industriously Until Five
O'clock-A Net Stretched Across River
at Grand Trunk Bridge-No rur'heE
Explanation of Accident Than what
Was Made at the First.
ESPECIAL TO THE TREss.1

ESPECIAL TO THE ERESSI
Lewiston, March 22.-Two divers and
crews of men in boats hayezbeen search
ing unremittingly all day at4the foot of'
Lewiston Falls for the body of Chief I'm
gineer Allen, Ibut1 sos far their efforts
have been unsuccessful.
Bearce Il Wilson, r. G. P1ngree &
Co. and the Union Water Power Compa-
nv loaned boats to assist in the search
and there have been from 10 to 20 on the
water all day.
The search has been confined prinoi-
pally to the pool at the foot OF West
Pitch, though other parts of the river
have been dragged.
Hundreds of people have watched thsi
searching parties all day from the banks
of the river, and the deepest interest is
manifested in the discovery of the un-
fortunate mans body.
The water is very high and has risen
considerably since the accident occurred,
50 much indeed, that the steam ferry
which serves in place of the north bridge
for people travelling between Lewiston
and Auburn, has had to suspend busi-
ness.
This of course has handicapped the
earoh great deal.
This afternoon about 5'o'clock a train
arrived from Portland, bringing big
net, which was Immediately taken down
and stretched completely across the riy-
CT at the Grand Trunk bridge.
This bridge is perhaps q quarter of a
mile below the falls. The net will re-
vent the body being carried by, and
should there be an appreciable fall of
water, it will unquestionably DO rec ov-
cred There are no further explanations
as to how the accident ACQUIRED than
those which appeared in the Sunday morn
ing papers.
The accident was witnessed by many
people, but none were near enough to
see with any degree of accuracy just
what occurred.
(The details of the accident will be
found on page 2.
The Portland daily press., 1896-03-23
Looks Like War.

Cairo, M arch 22.-Gen. Kitchener, Of
the Egyptian army, and Slatin Pasha OF
the army intelligence department., start
ed last night for Wadi Halfa, the Egyp.
tian post on the boundary of the Soudan.
The North Staffordshirs regiment, mum.
bering 80 officers and men, started today
for Girgeh for a journey up the Nile fol
Wady Halfa. The Sikh regiment from
India has arrived at Membasa The
British, q, QUO Bedouins and three British
battalions have been organized to join
the Soudan expedition. This will make
10, 600 men forming the expedition.