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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-03-10
CANADIANS CLAIM TO BE INDIGNANT
Because as They Anege United States Has
Not Played Fair in Seal Question.

Ottawa, Ont, March 9.-Muoh indig-
nation was called out here by the receipt
of official advices indicating the practi-
cal rejection by the United States Senate
Of the treaty to provide a commission to
assess damages for the Illegal seizure of
Canadian sealers, as provided for in the
award of the Paris Tribune. The govern
ment officials are reticent as TO the exact
facts but it is known that the PROPOSED
treaty assigned by the British ambassa-
dor, representing Canada, and Secretary
Olney representing the United States has
been SO modified by the United States
Sena te thas it is virtually nullifed and
in acceptance of the proposed changes by
the Great Britain and Canadian authori-
ties is rem dered impossible.
1t is asserted that even the wording of
the quotations taken from the award of
the Paris tribunal has been changed by
amendments inserted in the treaty by
the United States Senate. The whole
instrument therefore falls to the ground
and the owners of Canadian sealers who
were rendered 1885, eco as compensation
by the late Secretary Gresham may have
to wait years before they receive any COM
pensation whatsOeye1.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-03-10
BIZ STRONG And HEARTY.
How to be Strong and Fnll Of Life
and Vigor.

If you starved for two days you would feel
as weak as cat.
Proof enough that your food is the cause
of your strength
II your stomach is sick, you are starving
away your strength. Slowly perhaps, bu
none the less surely.
You feel it yourself.
You have nausea, loss of appetite, mead
ache, giddness, pain in the stomach, loss OF
strength, spirits and ambition.
What do you think? That it's your head?
But it's not. It's simply your stomach
Food is strength. Stomach makes it avail
able. If stomach won't work, food does not
become availa BILE strength.
Shaker Digestive Cordial will, in few
doses, make your stomach well and help
your food make you strong.
Who wouldn't be strong? Whoever won't
take Shaker Digestive Cordial.
Sick. tired, weary men and women those
who are working their bodies and brains
too hard. will find relief and strength in
Shaker Digestive Cordial.
IT makes STRENGTH. 1t makes HEALTH.
1t makes HAPPINESS.
It's not an ordinary medicine, it's a. cor
dial.
It's pleasant to take, and MORE than
pleasant in it's results
For sale by all druggists at 10, %, 50 cents
and 81. 90 a bottle
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-03-10
KENTUCKY SENATORIAL MIDDLE.
No Successor Can Be Elected For Mr
Messenger Nor This Session.

frankfort. KY, March 9.-The vacancy
caused by the death Of Senator Weissin-
ger, who was sound money Democrat,
cannot be filled in time for his successor
to take his seat. The law requires eight
days notice for uch an election and the
iegisl ature ends by constitutional limi-
tation March II.
When the joint session was called to
order today, Mr.. Carroll ex xplained that
an agreement had been reached by which
two members, one for each side. were to
ote.
Senator BENEFIT voted for Boyle, Sena-
Tor Bronston for Blackburn. The others
failed to respond to their names with the
exception Of Poor who voted Tor Petit,
in orter that the Populists might be rep
resented. The session then adjourned
until noon tom orrow. Senator Weiss
niger was due the arrangement of the
pare with Senator Siege, Repu ublican
member from Louisville, which prevent
ed the Republicans from having major
ity on the joint ballot, on the death of
Mr.. Wilson few weeks ago. But for
this DIR. Hunter would now be United
| States Senator. Weissinger constituted
| the back bone Of the Democratic opposi-
| ton to Senator Black burn.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-03-10
Riots at St. Kits.

Boston, March &c. o. Grant, Gener-
al secretary of the Loyal Guyanese Union
of America, today received advices from
British Guiana: "Every boatman and
state laborer on the island Of st. Kits
inaugurated a general strike which cul-
minated in general riot. The rioters
set fires which destroyed the sugar cane
fields and principal buildings. Stores
were looted and managers and overseers
of sugar plantations we're severely beaten
and a number killed. The, rioters are
in possession of the whole island. Hsr
Mejesty's ship of war Cordelia arrived
ID port last night and landed sailors and
marines but they only restored order
in certain parts of the city. The strike
" as caused by low wages.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-03-10
ANOTHER CHANCE FOR PUTNAM.
Stay in Proceedings Against DefauItin,
New Hampshire Bank President.

Washington, March 9.-The Supreme
court today, through Chief Justice Full
ler, directed the clerk TO stay the issue Of
the mandate in the case Of Warren f.
Putnam, formerly president of the Gran
lite State. National bank of Exeter, N. H..
and gave counsel ten days in which to
file briefs upon the points (1) whether
there was any error in the testimony be-
fore the grand jury and ls) as to the iur-
isdiction Of the court. This case, il will
be remembered exhibited in it's proRre IS
through the Supreme court of the United
States some singular features Putnam
was convicted Of misappropriating "a, 600
of the banks money and was sentenced
to the penitentiary for five years. The
case was submitted January 81, and Feb
ruary the Judgment of the lower court
was affirmed by divided court, al
though nine justices were on the bench
the day it was submitted and the decis-
ion was announced last Monday. Put
nam's counsel petition the court for re-
hearing and it was upon that petition
that the order of today was made.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-03-10
TOO MUCH wATERMAoEToo LITTLE
Flood and Town without Supply
Flood Aftermath in Somerset.

South Norridgewock, March 9-Tke
Somerset railroad has been repaired to
this place and the first train since March
1st arrived Saturday night. Owing to
the scarcity of timber the repairs pro-
gressed slowly. There are still several
bad washouts between this place and the
terminus of the road to repair. o wing
to the heavy rains the aqueduct wh ich
supplies the town with water is out of
repair and many families are witho ut
water, with no prospect Of repairs being
made for month. The running of car 8
on the Skowhegan and Norridgewook
Eleotri c railroad has been discontinued
indefinitely, as the rails are covered with
ice nearly the whole length of the read
Give miles) and in addition there are sew
eral feet of snow on the track in many
places. A stage has been put on to carry
the mail and for the accommodation of
the passengers. AS soon as the snow
goes off cars will probably be put on
again.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-03-10
THOSE VENEZUELAN BLUE BOOKS
There Are Said to Be -Four in Washington
But Are Carefully Guarded.

W ashington, March 9.-Four copies of
the Venezuelan blue book reached Wash
ington yesterday in advance of their
publication in England. One came to Sir
Julian Pauncefote, exclusively for his
information, and the other three came
to the State Department. from Ambassa-
dor Bayard. The State Department. off
cials are most mysterious about the
matter and deny all knowledge of the
receipt of the book.
The Venezuelan commission has to
depend for information on the subject
on the abstract cabled Friday.
To those who have seen the document,
no doubt exists that 1t is an exhaustive
statement of Great Britain's claim,
and that 1t could not bs extended in any
particular IL England had consented to
arbitration, and expressed willingness
to let her case stand or fall on the eyi-
dence therein presented.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-03-10
CAN'T QUIET DOWN AT BlLBoA.
But Outside of That They Seem to Be Get
ting Over Their Mad in Spain.

Madrid March 9.-Quiet prevailed in
Valencia today. More arrests were made
of persons who took part in yesterdays
riotous demonstrations at Bilbao the
manifestations against the United States
were resumed today. large crowd of
rioters proceeded to the American consul
late and threw stones at the gendarmes
guarding the building. Nine of the
guards were quite severely injured. Re-
Inducements were huIriedly despatched
to the consulate. Upon their arrival
charge was made upon the mob whi ch
was quickly dispersed. A score of riot
ers were wounded by the gendarmes.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-03-10

vote for mayor stood: Beal, Republican,
2145; Cummings, Democrat, 1889; Robin
son, PTohibitionist So Beal's plurality,
11O6.
The totaisvote was 6S1 less than last
year when a Democratic mayor was elect
ed. Beal's vote was 245 larger than last
year, while the Democratic vute fell off
943.
The election in Brewer toGey was q
walkcver for the Republicans, the Demo
Gratis making no nomination for mayor
and only one ward ticket. Bisbee b.
Merrill, Republican, fcr mayor, had e45:
scattering. 2. The RI blicans carried
all five wards.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-03-10
ESPECIAL. TO THE PREss.J

Biddeford, March 9.-BiddefoId tonight
witnessed the marvellous spectacle OF
prominent ISpublican and old-time
Democratic leaders shaking hands, en-
bracing one another and smiling loudly
over the result of today's contest at the
polls.
OF the 90 men who take seats in the
new council chamber, 90 are Republicans.
but only 10 of that number are elected
of the other eight were on the Citizens
Democratic ticket.
The election was unusually free from
drunkenness and broils. There was
some talk Of prosecuting suspected brib-
ers, but it was apparently made for the
purpose of fria htening off "fioaters"
Mayor Charles S. Hamilton, the Re-
publican nominee, was defeated, he re-
ceiving 942 votes to 1854 for Carlos Heard
Mr.. Heard has always been Democrat,
and has held various municipal offices
under the regime of that party, but he is
thrice pledged to give strictly non par
tisan administration.
The Republicans carried wards /, 8
and 4, eleoting these nominees: Alder
man, George E. Piper, j. Byron Camp
bell, Joseph Chamberlain; councilmen,
Benj F. Davis, Rufus u. Haines, Albert
Goldthwaite, Levi II. Howe, Cnesime
Nadeau, Edward Remick, Jr., Nathaniel
E. Kimball, William Lumb, David o.
Jeanson.
The successful fusion tickets were
made up as follows:
Ward 2-Alderman, John B. Lowell.
DEM; councilmen, Philip Tet-ault,
Dem, Prentiss A. Freeman, Rep,
Frank W. Jones, Rep.
Ward Alderman. Joseph Gooch,
Rep; counoilmen. Adolphe p. Simard,
Dem, Andrew j. Dolliff, Dem, DIR.
Samuel ]. Bassford, Rep.
Rep. councilman, Gilman P. Littlefield,
Rep, Napolean B. OEgood, Dem., Ed
ward L. Cowan, Rep.
Ward 7.-Alderman, VIM. II. Youland,
Rep; councilmen, DIR. Caleb j. Emery,
Dem, Edward e. Chadbourne, Rep,
Garrett Needs, Jr., Dem.
In spite of earnest advice to the con-
trary, some of the leaders of the citizens
movement gave notice of a jolifcation
meeting in the opera house tonight.
Among the speakers we're Agent Robert
Macarthur of the Pepperell and Laconia
mills, ex-Mayor Edward W. Staples, DR..
S. J. Bassford and Democratic State
Committeeman Tristram Goldthwaithe.
The last named official smote his breast
and called on high heaven to register
his pledge to henceforth lay politics aside
in municipal affairs. There was an
equal division of Democrats and Repub.
lioans ON the stage IN the hall. The
peakers denounced the records of both
parties in previous administrations AMI
proposed a new era Of prosperity fol
Biddeford under the new non-partisar
regime.
A few of the speakers lost their heads
and INDUCED in personal attacks that
were harmful to the cause. The arraign
ment of Editor William A. Roberts of the
Bid deford Times, whose paper supported
Mayor Hamilton. was especially overdont
and ill-timed.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-03-10
DON'T ovERDRAw ACCOUNTS.
Says Mayor Webb in His Inaugural Ad
dress to Waterville Citv Fathers.

Says Mayor Webb in His inaugural Ad-
dress to Waterville CITY Fathers.
Waterville, March THE new city gov
ernment organized today. Mayor g. f..
Webb's inaugural address recommended
the abolishing of the board of oyerseers
Of the poor, changing the close Of the
fiscal year to the last of January instead
OF February and counselled against over
drawing accounts. Thomas e. Ransted
was elected chairman of tho board of
aldermen and A. e. Purinton, president
Of the common council. T. T.. Brown
was chosen city clerk.
The Election in Brunswick.
Brunswick, March 9.-The straight Re
publican ticket was elected here today.
The selectmen are E. G. Webb, e. A.
Crawford and A. f. Bradley.
No Opposition to Mayor Hanson.
Belfast. March 9.-Hon. Edgar T. Han
son, citizens candidate, was reelected
mayor without opposition. There were
no party issues. The vote was small.
City Officers ok Ellsworth.
Ellsworth, March 9-The following city
officers were chosen by the board of al
dermen today' City clerk, Levi B. Wy
man treasurer, Edward E. Robinson;
chief engineer of fire department., John
e. Doyle; assessors, Albert a. Norris.
Josiah H. Higgins. Calvin p. JOY; COL
lector of taxes, Alvah K. Woodward; to
fill vacancies on school board, John f..
Knowlton, Martin M. Moore.
No Democrats in Augusta.
Augusta, March 9.-At the election held
in this city today, ". S. Choate, Repub.
lican, W as elected Mayor with SO7 votes.
W. s. S.Thompson, Prohibitionist, received
| 56, there being no Democratic nominee.
Rockland City Officers Elected.
Rockland, March 9.-Ths city govern
ment organized today. The following off
GERS were elected: City clerk, W. f.
Tibbetts; city marshal A. J. Crocke tt
city solicitor, W. R. Prescott; city audi
tor, 9. L. Allen; city physician, DR.. e
| H. Wheeler collector of taxes, Z. e. ST
monton chief engineer, 6. II. Bird mem
Der of board of asses sors, Alden Brown
| road commissioner, @. S. Crockett.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-03-10
SHOOK HANDS WITH HOLMES.
Sheriff Reads Him the Death Warrant
and Expresses sympathy.

= Philadelphia, March 9.-Sherit1 Glenn
ent, accompanied by several other men.
went to Holmes's cell in the prison here
today and proceeded to read Holiness
death Warrant. Throughout the reading
Holmes retained an affable manner. AT
the conclusion the sheriff. who was yis-
ible affected, extended his hand to
Holmes and offered mis- sympathy and
implored him to make his peace with
God Holmes thanked the sheriff, and
expressed himself willing to die. There
was another round of handshaklng and
the sheriff and others left the cell.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-03-10

Presque Isle, March 9.-Augustin Nc
Conv;lle, farmer living in Washburn,
Me-, during the PAST few months has
forged his brothers name to notes from
$500 to $4,000. The notes have been placed
in circulation. The forgery was discoy-
cred about February Goth. McConyille
left for Canada March end and there ha q
been no trace of him since,
D. Il. Erwin, the Presque Isle tax col
lector, left for parts unknown March On
and has not been heard from since. His
alleged shortage in accounts is $780,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-03-10
READY FOR BUSINESS.
The Wheels Of the New City Govern
ment Start.
ORGANIZATION OF
BOTH BOARDS YESTERDAY.

Joint Convention Last Evening to Elect
Subordinate City Officia1s-The Slate
Went Through Without "a Break Usual
"A Large Crowd of Spectators Present.
The inauguration of the new city gov
ernment Of 1996-97 took place yesterday
morning at 10 O'Clock. There was
large attendance of citizens including
many ladies. There were beautiful flow
ers in the aldernen's and council rooms
whtE' fragrance was most agreeable. In
the council chamber the desk of the late
Councilman V. Richard Foss was draped
with black entwined with evergreen and
bearing a beautiful floral design.
The aldermen were called together by
the clerk and Alderman Ilsley chose
temporary chairman.
Aldermen Leighton, Howe and Nc
Donald were chosen committee on cre-
dentials and reported these gentlemen
were properly accredited.
Ward Frederic J. Ilsley, r.
Ward 2-John B. Kehoe, D.
Ward 3-Zenas Thompson, r.
Ward 4-Winslow r. Howell, d.
Ward 5-John I. Fagan, h.
Ward 6-Charles ]. Mcdonald, r.
Ward adam P. Leighton, r.
The temporary organization was com
municated to the lower board.
The Common Council was called to
order by Clerk Mitchell. Mr.. Dougherty,
of Ward 2, was elected temporary resident
Messrs. Sprague, Flaberty and Corey
were appointed committee on creden-
tials and reported these gentlemen as
properly accredited:
Ward Wilson Sprague, r.; James
T.. johnson, r.
Ward 2-Joseph E. Henley, D.; William
q. Dougherty, D.; William B. Bryson,
Ward s-James a. Pine. B.; Samuel
| A. Stone, r. Edwin e. Brown, r.
Ward 4-Thomas Il. Flaherty, D.;
John +. A. Merrill, D.; James Fl. Nc
| Donald, d.
Ward 5-William H. Dow, R.: Harry
| 4. Virgin, R.. Frank o. Thompson, r.
Ward 6-John L. Corey, R; Edward H.
York, r.; Rufus Lamson, R.
| Ward 7-Theodore H. Johnson R.:
Winfield L. Smith, R.; Fred N. May
berry, r.
Having assembled In joint convention
the city clerk read the return of the late
election showing that Hon. James P.
Baxter had been properly Mayor
for the ensuing year. On motion Of AL.
derman Thompson, Aldermen Th ompson
and Kehoe, Councilmen Pine, Sprague
and Merrill were appointed to wait
on the Mayor and request his presence
for the Inauguration ceremonies. The
committee returned with Mayor elect
Baxter, Rev. DR.. Fem of the High street
church, and City Marshal Trickey.
The Mayor, Aldermen and Counilnen
elect were then sworn into Office after
which DR.. Fem offered prayer.
| Mayor Baxter then delivered his innu-
gural which will be found on the second
page.
| At the close of the Mayors address
which was punotuated with. and closed
with, applause, the convention dis.
solved.
Upon reassembling the Aldermen OH
motion of Alderman Pagan, elected AL
| derman Thompson as permanent chairman
who returned thanks.
On motion of Mr.. Pagan Alderman
Thompson was elected gas agent for the
ensuing year.
The Common Council elected W. FL.
Dow permanent president and r. c..
Mitchell, clerk.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-03-10
Livermore viii Have New Bridge.

Livermore Falls, March 9.-It was
voted at the town meeting at East Liver
more Monday to Immediately purchase a
steel bridge to replace the one across the
Androsooggin river washed away by the
treshet. The probable cost is $40, 900.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-03-10
uo Warships for Curacao,

London March 9.-In the House of
Commons today John Dillon, National
list, asked whether there was any foun-
dation for the statement that five British
warships would arrive within a short
time at Curacao. Mr.. Mccartney, secre-
tary to the admiralty, replied in the mega
tive.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-03-10
BIG SUIT AGAINST ARMOUR.s
New York Man Claims They Have Been
Selling oleomargarine Contrary to Law.

Watertown, N. Y. March 9.-The law
firm of Mullin, Griffin and Walker, OF
this city, has been retained by Attorney
General Hancock to bring suit against
Armour and Company, in Jefferson coun-
ty. to recover penalties amounting to
$570, 000 for the violation of the agricul-
tural law in selling oleo,nargarine in
different places throughout the state
during the past six or seven years. The
Supreme court of the United States has
decided that the law prohibiting the sale
of olaomargarine is constitutional
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-03-10
A Trip Around the Wor1d.

New London, March 9.-The steam
yacht Eleanor of the New York Yacht
olub Scott master, VIM. A. Slater
owner, arrived a+ FIVE this afternoon from
a trip around t world, having been ab-
sent since October 81, 1894, in which
time she has traversed AZ, 4oe nautical
miles and did it almost without a mishap
only trifiinR delays having been exrer-
fenced during the entire voyage.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-03-10
ORDERS PASSED.

Ordered-That for the purposes spec i
f1ad in sections -, Il, 16 ,19 and 26 of the
ordinances on streets for private dra ins
and occupying the same for builGi ng pur-
poses, the city clerk be and he is hereby
authorized for and in behalf of this board
to issue the proper permits or licenses
Passed and sent down for concurrence.
Ordered-That the oi ty auditor be and
he heraby is directed to lay before the
com mmittee on estimates and expendit ures
as early as practicable in April, estimates
of expenditures and receipts of the City
Of Portland for the municipal year end
ing March 31st, 1897, for its report there
on to the city council. Passed and sent
down for concurrence
Ordered-That the rules and orders of
the last city council are hereby adopted
as the rules and orders of this city coun-
Gil until otherwise ordered. Passed and
sent down for concurrence.
Ordered-That the commissioner of
public works be, and he is, hereby au-
thorized to rebuild the abutments of
Pride's bridge, and to build an iron or
steel bridge in place of the cone recently
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-03-10
sMoTHERED BY sAwDUsT.
A Singular Fatal Accident at Bowdoinhsm
Yesterday Forenoon.

Bowdoinham, March 9.-William A
Wood, a we'll known citizen, was smoth-
cred to death beneath pile Of sawdust
He was standing underneath shelving
mass which gave away and buried him.
No one saw the accident, but he was
found there, it is supposed about half an
hour after the accident occurred. He
was formerly postmaster of BoWdoinham.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-03-10
Charge Against Debs Withdrawn.

Chicago, March 9.-In the United
States district court today District AT
torney Black entered nolle PROSE- in the
case Of Debs ct al. This was the prosecu-
tion Of Il. " Dehs and other officers of
the American Railway Union for inter-
fering with trains carrying tho United
States mails.