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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-05-02
CURRENT COMMENT.
REED SHOULD BE NOMINATED.
(Boston Journal.)

Mr.. Reeds prospects of success at the
National Republican Convention have
had nothing to do at any time with the
Journals support of his candidacy.
The fact that he is New England man
has been only secondary consideration.
1t is, of course, an occasion Of justifi-
able local pride that SO able and brilliant
a Republican leader has his home in New
England. But if Mr.. Reed had precisely
the qualities which he has and were a
resident of some other part of the coun-
try the Journal would have supported
him just as strongly.
1t Is the courage OF the man, his moral
fbye, his intellectual strength, his grasp
of public questions, his force and capaci-
past and the possibilities of his leader
ship in the future which have commend
ed Mr. Reed to our Judgment. These
have suffered no change by the action of
conventions ut home or abroad, whether
friendly or hostile.
The Journal supports Mr.. Reed be-
cause it regards him rs the strongest
ton can nominate. 1t is our conviction
that he would not merely be a strong
candidate before the people, but that,
as President, his Administr would
be safe, able and dignified. His execu-
tive ability and bis knowledge of men
and affairs would make his career as
President signally successful and useful.
If he should be nominated at St. Louis
there would be an instant and enthusi-
astio response from Republicans all over
the country, and the campaign would be
full of fire and vigor.
The journal has never burdened Mr..
Reeds cause, it has never falsified it's
own beliefs for the sake of that cause,
with hostile criticisms of other candi-
dates. 1t has always believed that if
his case could not be won by open and
honest advocacy it could not be won at
all or could better be lost. That is in
harmony with cur estimate IT the mans
own character and chosen course of con-
duct
Therefore, whether the St. Louis con-
vention chooses the candidate whom the
journal prefers above all others or turns
elsewhere, we shall have nothing to
withdraw. nothing to recant. We have
kept the Republican party and Republi-
can principles above all candidates.,
and we are confident that the nominee
of the convention. whoever he may be,
will we'll represent both party and prin.
ciples.
But Mr. Reed should be nominated
NEVER GREATER FOLLY THAN
THIS
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-05-02

So distinguished a favorite son az
Senator Cullom deserved better treatment
than he received from the convention in
his oviA state. While the Republicans
were under 70 obligations to promote
his ''boom" by their votes if they did
net approve of it a decent regard for his
distinguished career and his loyalty to
his state ought to have restrained them
from Insulting him with Kisses and
proans
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-05-02
ARBOR DAY In MAINE.

a general observance of this day will add
to the attractiveness of our landscape-al-
ready famed for its beauty-and render even
more charming, the commonwealth of our
affection.
Given at the Executive Chamber, in Au-
gusta, this twenty-first day of April, in
the year of our Lord one thousand eight
hundred and ninety six, and of the hide
pendence of the United States of America
the one hundred and twentieth.
HENRY b. CLEAVES.
BY the Governor.
NICHOLAS FESSENDEN,
Secretary of Safe.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-05-02

Senator Teller still sticks to his deter
mination to bolt the St. Louis conven-
ton it does not concede something to
silver. Well. let him bolt.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-05-02
THEY CURE PROMPTLY
Even in the Most Obstinate and Aggravated
Cases Where All Other Rene
dies Have Failed.
THEY CURE PERMA NENTLY
Thoroughly Destroying Every Trace Of Dis
ease by Their Action on the Kidneys,
Liver, Blood and Nerves.
THEY SAVE DOCTORS
BILLS

No Guess Work, No Experimenting. Mum
yon's Guide to Health VIII Describe the
Nature of Your Disease and Tell What to
Take-A Separate Cure for Each Disease.
Every Remedy Has Plain Directions So
There Can Be No Mistake-Sold by All
Druggists, 20 Cents Bottle.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-05-02

Alewives are schooling in Nobleboro
bay. When they come up river so early
in the season it is an indication of good
run. The alewive fishing at the Mills
is carried on jointly by NoDleboro and
Newcastle, the season lasting about four
weeks from the first OF May. Last year
20, 100 was. taken, 81, 400 after all expenses
We're paid, or So, 200 net for each town.
Prices have lately been reduced.
1t is understood that party of capital
lists have purchased what is called Peter
son Rips on the Androscoggin about two
miles above Jay Bridge, together with
adjoining real estate, and contracted for
the building of a dam Should this
water power be utilized it will lead to the
building of a railroad, leaving the Maine
Central in Jay and connecting with the
Grand Trunk and Rumford Falls road
via Canton.
Miss Mary Seldom McCobb of Portland
will give a Shakespearian reading at
Mechanic Falls, on an evening within
the dates of the 18th to the 23d Of May.
There came very near being quite a
fire at Webb's Mills OH Sunday last. An
son j. WinSlow went to one Of his neigh
boris and in his absence his house caught
ire from the heat of the stove, and had it
not been for the neighbors living near
he would have lost all his buildings.
The new block to be erected by Mr..
William Wood and to be known as the
Wood Block" will add greatly to the
architectural appearance of lower Water
Street, Gardiner. 1t will be three sto-
ries of brick, with either terra Gotta or
Philadelphia pressed brick front.
FL. G. Hunter, Of the firm of Hunter &
Lowell, Pittstield, prides himself on be-
ing quite q sportsman. While out oun-
ming fow days ago he shot and killed a
loon which weighed 1917 pounds and
measured across his back, with wings
spread, 81 feet.
The town of Damariscotta has approved
the.contraotSwith the Twin Village Water
Company for twelve years at 81 200 per
year, the town to have 90 hydrants, four
stands for sprinkling, two public drink
ing fountains and watering troughs and
supply for the public schools and pub :
Ito buildings.
Mrs. Hannah Robinson celebrated her
101st birthday in Augusta Thursday.
She Is in full possession of her faculties
The number of polls in Augusta Is 1888
for 1898 against 1910 in 1895. an increase
Of about 200. The French population Is
about 1850.
DR.. William Mathews Of Boston, men,
Der of Colby. class Of 49, has presented
the Colby University library with a gift
of 80 volumes.
A Lewiston lady has been making q
record as surgeons assistant which
though unexpected, was most fattering
She called at the office Of certain ply
stefan for treatment, and found him in
the midst Of an operation Of removing a
tumor, and his assistant in a state of
collapse from nervousness. (The assist
an t was man, too, by the way.) The
lady responded to the emergency by tax
ing the instruments into her own hands,
held open the inoision till the tumor was
and for tUo honvc did tho
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-05-02
THE7 PRESS.
SATURDAY MAY 2.
ARBOR DAY.
STATE OF rIAINE,
Proclamation by the Governor

1t has been the custom of our people for
some years to observe special day in the
springtime, in adjoining the homes, the
school grounds, the parks and highways of
the State, by the planting of trees, shrubs
and vines.
1 therefore designate FRIDAY, the eighth
dav of Nav as
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-05-02

uV0 uuuuF6u tf66s. Nc iuau6 thirty gal.
Ions in one day.
The excellent service that the Defen-
der's crew did last year is bearing it's
fruit this season, not only to the individ-
Isle boys and men who wish occupation
this season as yachtsmen, for it is found,
that now every Deer Isle applicant finds
readily good chance. This condition lis
a fortunate one for the maritime popula-
tion of the town, for fishing, the chief
business only few years ago, is ended,
and it looks as though the coasting bust
ness would soon be a feature of the past
Landlord A. Fl. Walker, of the Moose
hemd Inn, was in Bangor "wednesday after
ice in the lake would probably break up
May 10Th. He thinks that the coming
season will be one of the best that the
Mousehead lake people have ever had.
More inquiries have been received than
ever before for rooms from Boston and
New York pa rites.
A white wild goose was shot last Thurs
day, at Matthews's island, out Deep Cove
way near Eastport, by VIM. Denbow; it
is said that geese of this color are very
rare.
The red sweater, poke bonnet and
badges, emblematic OF the Salvation
Army, are increasing in number about
Passport streets, and the nightly parades
of the recently organized corps, with base
drum and tam BOURNE accompaniments
attract large crowd.
The parlor at the Mechanic Falls hotel
was. badly wet down Friday morning
about 3 o'clock by the snon working of a
valve that controls the overflow from the
tank which isslocated Immediately above.
Barrels of water came down, part Of it
into the piano and part of it on carpet,
table, chairs, etc.
There are about 100 bicycles owned in
Waterville.
A pine tree which was received recently
at the mill of j. @. Wyman of Dickvale,
was 103 feet long. topped off II inches,
and scaled 400 feet.
The Maine Central railroad company is
having the tower which holds the clock
at the railroad station at Skowhegan
strengthened and the clock will be
lowered about seven feet and the bell
which is now nearly at the peak of the
tower will be lowered about five feet.
The bell weighs about 1900 pounds.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-05-02
STATE TOPICS OF INTEREST.

Chas. W. Gilman of Arson, made one
hundred gallons of maple syrup from
five hundred trees. He made thirty gall
Ions in one day.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-05-02

There came very near being quite "a
fire at Webb's Mills OH Sunday last. An
son j. Winslow went to one Of his neigh
boris and in his absence his house caught
fire from the heat of the stove, and had it
not been for the neighbors living near
he would have lost all his buildings.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-05-02

DR.. William Mathews Of Boston, mem
Der Of Colby, class Of '35, has presented
the Colby University library with a gift
of 80 volumes.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-05-02

A pine tree which was received recently
at the mill of j. G. Wyman of Diokvale,
was 103 feet long, topped off II inches,
and scaled 400 feet.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-05-02

A white wild goose was shot last Thurs
day, at Matthew's island, out Deep Cove
way near Eastport, by VIM. Denbow; it
is said that geese of this color are very
rare.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-05-02

The new block to be erected by Mr..
William Wood and to be known as the
Wood Block" will add greatly to the
Street, Gardiner. 1t will be three sto-
ries of brick, with either terra Gotta or
Philadelphia pressed brick front.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-05-02

Miss Mary Seldom MoCobb of Portland
will give Shakespearian reading at
Mechanic Falls, on an evening within
the dates of the 18th to the 23d Of May.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-05-02

nc. Hunter, of the firm of Hunter &
Lowell, Pittsfeld, prides himself on be-
ing quite a sportsman. While out gun
ming few days ago he shot and killed
across his back, with wings
spread, 81 feet.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-28
The Washington nitar,um

The Washington sanitarium, 72O Four
teenth street, corner New York avenue,
has jumped into prominence more rapidly
probably than any other Institution in the
world, due, of course, to TIE reputation of
the people back of it. DR.. Hutchinson Of
Hammond Sanitarium fame, is, as is we'll
known, the physician-in-chief, and the
honorary board of directors includes some
of our best known Congressman, lawyers
and doctors. A pamphlet will be sent on
application, telling of the various forms
OF nervous and skin diseases treated, also
of its special feature, the water Cure,
treatment.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-28
Graduating Class Elect Officers.

The class of sc of the National Uni
versity Law School held their annual cleo
ton of Officers last evening; at the college.
The following officers Were elected for
the ensuing year: President, William l..
Lowe of Texas; vice president, Harry c.
Lewis of the District OF Columbia: secre-
tary, Howa rd q. Hcinecke OF the District of
Columbia; treasurer, William II. Moore of
Illinois, and critic, Nathan Heard of Massa
chusetts. A committee was appointed TO
make arrangements for n public debate OF
the class, TO be held on Thursday evening.
February 10. next. This debate has been
in contemplation for some time, but was
postponed on account of the mid.erm cx-
aminations, which took place last Satur-
day.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-28
LADY OF THE LAKE LIRELED.
Judge Cox Signs II Decree Which Re
calls Noted Litigation b.

Judge Cox yesterday signed decree in
the libel case Of James Thornton and other
employees or the Lady of the Lake for their
wages.
By it George W. Taylor & Co. is entitled
to $500 from the steamer anG her master,
Thomas J. Cooper.
The Lady of the Lake will be remembered
as the boat that CAUSED SO much litigation
between John ". Patterson and numerous
other coiorcd men associated with him in
the Peoples Transportation Company. She
was finally burned and sank at her wharf
on the river front ab1ut the time uf the
robbery of the Washington Steamboat
Company, for which Charley Aufrort, Billy
Williams and others were indicted. and
all Were acquitted upon Williams testimony
as states evidence.
Patterson and others were indicted for
arson by the burning OF the Lake, but the
cases were never tried.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-28
THIRD BATTALION AT SEA GRIT.
\ Team of SharpshoOters VIII En-
gage I'm the Big Matches.

BY great effort the Morton Cadets last
spring journeyed to the Memphis inter-
state drill ard surprised their friends and
the public generally by winning much glory
and lots of cash in competition with the
flower of the military from all sections OF
the United states.
Inspired by success, aud, in conjunction
with the remainder OF the Third Battalion.
d. c. y. g., wishing to materially increase
the interest in rife practice among the
members of that command, it has been de-
terlnincd to send team to the annual rifle
matches at Sea Grit, j., next summer.
The District National Guard has in the
past gained renown by its efforts at Sea
Grit. the brigade team breaking the words
record for target shooting last September
in winning the Hilton trophy. Desiring
to be at the front, and fer the other rea-
sons stated, the battalion will this year
be represented in the big matches.
In order 10 cover the expenses of the
team the talented Carroll Institute min
strelS, who are at the head OF the local
organizations, have kindly
10 give 4 grand performance. for
the benefit OF the battalion, in Carroll In
sti,ute Hail. Tuesday evening. February 1.
Little Elsie Lower. the famous child dancer,
has also rendered her services.
The personnel OF the minstrels includes
such able comedians, vocaiists, and spe-
cialty artists as George H. O'COnnor, VIII
II. COnley. Percy Leach, viii CullisOn, Elmo
Jasper, j. ]. Fisher, Phil Baer, Howard
and Leigh. Arthur Plant, and Ben Judson.
The complete Carroll Institute Orchestra
viii participate. and every effort is being
made to insure the greatest success for the
especially from an artistic
standpoint.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-28
Only Doctors specimens"

Chester, Pa, Jan. 2S.-Thc discovery Of
human bones in the cellar of the late resi-
dence of DR.. G. De Lannoy, at Broad and
Walnut streets, created considerable excite
ment in that ncighbnrhood. Ii appears that
DR.. De Iannoy left Chester several weeks
ago for Denver, Colo. He decided TO stay
there, and last week sent for his family.
In cleaning up for the departure Mrs. De
Linnoy buried several of the DOCTORS spec
linens in the cellar, and il was these that
caused all the excitement and led to the re-
port that a murder had been committed.
The board of health has taken the matter in
hand, and will have the cellar thoroughly
rumigatcd.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-28
RUNYON's BODY LYING IN STATE.
Emperor Williams Message of Con-
do1ence to the Family

Berlin, Jan. 2S.-The body of Hon
Theodore Runyon, late United States am
bassador to Germany, is lying in state in
4 room in the Runyon residence. .
The emperor this morning sent Col. Won
Moltke, one OF his aides, TO Mr. Rum
yon's late residence as the bearer OF 4
message Of sympathy and coincidence with
Mrs. Runyon and her family. and the foreign
office sent a letter expressing sorrow at
Mr. Runyon's death and praising his capac-
ity as diplomat. His tenure OF Office
the letter said, had greatly assisted the
present excellent relations between the
Cnited States and Germany. .~=.ss- z----
NJ. Herbettc, French ambassador to Ger
many, has issued invitations to the mem
hers Of the diplomatic corps to attend the
funeral services over the body or Am
bsaSadOr Runyon TO be held in st. Georges
Church on January 80 atnoon.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-28
MICHIG ANDERS AT BANQUET.
State Association Had II Great Time
Last Night.

The Michigan Association held banquet
at the Hotel Page last night. As 4 conse-
qucnce all the "MichiEanders" feel more
or less used up.
The banquet was so enjoyable that hut
few OF the forty-six present reached their
beds until long after midnight 1t was a
great event while it lasted.
Gen. o. b. WILCOX, president Of the as
ISOLATION, presided. Mr.. Frank Hosford of
the Detroit Free Press acted as toastmas-
ter. The general verdict is that Mr.. Husford
surprised even his friends and has made a
reputation for himself which will bring
future trouble.
Among those present were Senators Bur-
rows and Brown, the latter one Of the new
Senators from Utah. He is an old Michigan
man. In addition were Representatives
Smith, Corliss, Bishop, and Spalding.
Among the Michigan people living in the
city were MessrS. Willets, McGowan, Fox,
Tyler, Thompson, and Tina yer.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-28
CAME FROM VENEZUELA \.
| Consul Patterson Sc ud> IL Present From
the Disputed Territory.

Col. Thomas Reeves, L. :. A, retired, re-
ceived a unique and interesting present
yesterday from Hon. Andrew Patterson,
United States consul at Demarara, British
Guiana.
l. WAS Il handsome cane of leopard wood
from The disputed territory of Venezuela.
The cane is beautifully polished and is
covered with blacsspo.s on Il yellow ground.
very much like the markings of the leopard,
from which it takes its name. The wood
is said TO grow nowhere else in the world
than in this portion of the Orinoco region
which is Just now causing the disturbance
between Venezuela and Great Britain.
Col. Reeves was a warm friend of the late
President Andrew Johnson, and also of his
son-in-llw. Senator Patterson of Tennessee.
From this followed an intimacy with the
Senator's son, who is now consul at
Demarara and the donor Of the cane
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-28
SAID TO BE INELIGIBLE.
Four Democratic Kent ucky Legislator
Hold Public Office.

Four Democrntick Kentucky Legi>lat OrS
Hold Public Office.
Frankfort KY, Jan. 2S.-At caucus OF
the Republican members of the legislature
last night the ineliSibiity OF four Democratic
members, whose seats are not contested,
was thoroughly discussed, and decisive ac-
ton taken.
1t was found that one Is city attorney,
one United States examining surgeon, and
two are auditor S agents, and that thhe hold
ing of such positions makes them, under the
law, ineligible for the office Of representa-
tive.
The caucus agreed upon and adopted n
resolution for the investigation as to the
eligibility OF the four Democratic members
and this may 5seitle.th Senatorial contest.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-28
Wellington Berry'S Trial.

The trial of Wellington Berry, charged
with stealing watch and chain, five rings
and other small articles, from Mrs, f. S.
Arnold, wife of postoffice clerk, about De-
cember last, was began before Judge Cox
this morning.
Assistant District Attorney Jerfsords rep
resented the government and Attorney
Lindsey the defense.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-28
TO HONOR CARDINAL SATOLLI.
A merican Catholic Society of Phila del
phin Tender Him n Reception.

Philadelphia, Jan. 2s.-The American
Catholic Historical Society proposes to
formally open its new building on February
with a reception in honor of Cardinal
Satolli, the apostolic delegate from Rome.
The house WIN be elegantly decorated with
flowers, plants and handsome furnishings
There will be reception from 8 to 10
O'Clock in the evening. Many church dig
nitarics will be present, not only from this
city, but throughout the country.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-28
ATTACKED ON THE STREET.
Mrs. VIM. Walker and n Child thu

Latest NOrrIStOwn VICtimS.
NOrristowu, Pa, Jan. 2S.-The assaults on
Norristowu women continue. Saturday
night Mrs. William Walker was attacked
by a mat within half square of her home
at Ford aud Airy streets. He managed TO
escape.
Sunday morning a man described as short
and staat, with smooth, red face, attacked
Amelia Emery on Jacoby street, in the very
center of the town. The girl is twelve years
oldand of slender build: TheasSailant picked
her up aud carried her into the rear yard of
dwelling. Fortunately the owner of the
premises appeared, and the fellow hastily
departed. telling the child he would call
later for her. When her rescucr learned the
circumstances ii was too late to give cha Sc
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-28
TWO SMALL ROBBERIES.
Thieves Satisfy Themselves With Ar
ticles of Little Value.

Only two robbcries We're reported at po-
lice headquarters today.
n. Robinson of No. 2239 Twelfth street
northwest, reported stolen from his resi-
dcnce, between the 21st and Gath instant:
a heavyweight seal brown overcoat, light
weight brown overcoat, gray sack coat and
vest, Il pair of shoes, and a gold ring.
Mrs. ID. A. Driscoll of Takoma Park re-
ported stolen from her buggy this forenoon.
while at the corner OF Grant avenue and
Seventh street northwest, n halter, feed
bag, and nine panes of glass.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-28
Steamer Towed TO Port

London, Jan. 2s.-The British steamer
Catalonia, Capt. Akin, from Liverpool
January 16, and Queenstown, January
IT, for Boston, was lowed to St. Michael,
Azores, today, with a broken shaft, by
the German steamer Braunschweig, Capt.
Peterman, from Bremen, January IA, for
New York.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-28
Senator McMillan's Bill.

Senator McMillan's bill looking to the
abolition of grade crossings on the B. &
P. Railroad has been submitted TO the
Commissioners for their consideration and
report, and will probably be taken up soon
for consideration, when several important
hearings will be had.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-28
Marriage Licenses

Licenses to marry were issued toda y to the
following: 80
Ralph Dorsey, Of st. Mary's county, Nd,
ami Sarah Jane Herbert; Matthew Walsh
and Rose E. Sullivan; Albert s. Fernald
and Bessie st. John.