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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-08-17
A REUNITED FAMILY.
Missing Mrs. Beeman of Yarmouth
Returns to Her Home.
She Has Been Visiting in San Francisco
But Was Not Happy There-Circum-
stances Attending Her Departure.
ESPECIAL TO THE pREss.J

ESPECIAL TO THE PREss.I
Yarmouth, August 16-Among the
arrivals in Yarmouth Saturday night was
Mrs. E. P. Beeman whose sudden disap-
poaranoe some months ago, caused some
thing Of a o0mmotion in town.
Mrs. Beeman 1t will be remembered
drove to Portland one afternoon with her
friend Mrs. Smith also of this place
They both had some shopping to do and
Mrs. Smith left Mrs. Beeman in front
Of Rines Brothers' store agreeing to meet
her there later In the afternoon.
At the time appointed Mrs. Smith re-
turned but there was no Mrs. Beeman. She
waited until quite late and then returned
without her.
This at any rate was the story that
Mrs. Smith told when she arrived home
Some inquiries were made but no trace
Of the missing woman was found. Some
weeks later the body of a woman was
found In Portland harbor and by soms 1t
was thought that the discovery might
explain the disappearance of the Var
mouth lady but it was easily proved to
the contrary.
Several weeks after her failure to con-
nect with her friend Mrs. Smith on Con-
gress street, Portland, the friends of the
lost woman received letter from her
dated San Francisco, in which she signi-
fled that she was not likely to return.
However it Is understood that subse-
quent communications were received
which indicate that Mrs. Beeman wasn' t
altogether SO well suitsd with her sur
roundings as she was when she first
arrived on the Pacific slope and would
like to return to the bosom of her family.
Arrangements were evidently made to
that effect for the lady returned on late
train and went directly to her home,
husband and children from whom she SO
unceremoniously parted company.
The Beemans are not disposed to talk
much about the family reunion though
the same can hardly be said about the
neighbors.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-08-17

Cleveland, O., August 16.--Maior Nc
Kinley spent the entire day at Hanna's
home on the lake nhore. Mr.. Hanna
arrived froiA Chicago early this morning.
and his manager in close consultation
MIR. Hanna now he has heard from
every state in the union as to the exact
condition of affairs is highly elated over
the prospect and the encouraging news
put ths major in the best of spirits today.
In the afternoon Col. Myron L. 'Herriok
Joined the conference. MI. Hanna will
leave for New York tomorrow and Major
Mckinley will return to Canton early in
the morning.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-08-17
Caused by Spreading of Rails.

Pueblo, Col, Augsut-- 6-Tbe second
section Of a train west bound, on the
Denver & Rio Grande railroad, was
wrecked yesterday afternoon, eight
miles west of Pueblo. Thegtrain was
carrying seventy excursionists. Near
Vegas the entirettrain left the track and
the engine turned completely over En-
gineer Charles Davenport and Fireman
W. +. Report were killed. About 90
passengers were injured, but none se1i-
ously. 1t is stated that the accident was
caused by the spreading of rails due to
the intense heat.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-08-17
REMOVAL SALE,

As I shall move into the new
Baxter Building in September,
the balance of my stock of SUM
mer goods will be sold at a a~great
reduction from former prices.
have also some choice Fall and
Winter Goods which will be dis
posed of at a very great discount
for the next thirty days.
All are invited to take ad-
vantage Of this opportunity to
obtain first class goods at a very
0W price.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-08-17

and three white men are known to be
among the killed, The list of the dead
may be greatly increased when the news
is received from other places In the coun-
ty. The Cyclones path was through the
interior of the county which cannot be
reached by wire. Hundreds of farmers
lost their entire crops by rain and wind.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-08-17

Mr.. Bryan last evening gave out the fol-
lowing statement relative to the prepara-
tion of his speech of acceptance. "The
speech was written in Nebraska. From
the beginning expected to read it, but
was almost persuaded 10 abandon the
idea after / left home. Some insisted
that the reading would be disappoint-
ment to those present. appreciate the force
of the suggestion, but finally ooncludedssit
would be- better to disappoint those who
listened than to risk an unfair or partial
report by the opposition press. In writ
ing the speech, did not purposely follow
the plan of any former speech, but made
no attempt to avoid argument or illustra-
tions previously employed in discussing
this money question. My sole aim was
to crowd as much material as possible
into the speech without making it too
long and therefore tried to be brief in
statement. 1t was rewritten two or
three times as new points or new argu-
ments suggested themselves. The speech
was brought with me and one was sent by
express to provide against loss. Two
paragraphs which occurred to me on the
train were added after reached New
York. Only two persons saw the speech
after my arrival and they suggested no
change"
Mr.. Bryan further said that in the
editions Of the Chicago speech the
quotation marks would be omitted from
the sentence containing the metaphor of
1.-THE CROSS of gold" Tt was mistakes
he said, to enclose the sentence in quota
tion marks as the words were not quot
ed from anyone else.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-08-17
American Stocks Improve

London, August 16.-The stock market
was markedly better today. The report
ed failure of Candidate Bryan to score
success In his New York speech and Mr..
Mr.. Balfour's statement in the House Of
Commons, anent the pacific settlement
of the Venezuelan question, favorahly
affected American railroad securities.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-08-17

Nspanee, Ont, August 16-During
thunder storm this morning three little
girls were crossing the river in q row
lightning struck and killed two and
rendered the other unconscious. The two
killed were named Lindsay and e Ills.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-08-17
Was q Suicide.

Egg Harbor, City, N. j., August 16.
"A ooroner's jury In the case of John
Miller, found dead Friday in his home
near this city, last evening rendered a
verdict that he killsd himself. His wife
who was held pending the inquest was
released
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-08-17
A Cyclone in Alabama.

Mobile, Alabama, August 16.-News
of fatal Cyclone that passed through
Perry county Thursday was received
here today. At 8 in the afternoon it be-
came very dark. The barometer began
to fall and heavy rain descended. A
terrific wind caused trees 60 be hurled
high in the air and houses were shaken
from their. foundations. Twelve negroes
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-08-17
Bangor's Finances.

Boston, August 15.-Henry 0. Pierce.
treasurer .of the oity of Bangor, writes a
boston banking house that the situation
there Is grossly misrepresented. He says
ne mas not had any trouble in borrowing
what money he needed SO far and that
he Shall not be in need of any for several
weeks.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-08-17
Coming in Slowly.

Washington, August 16-A special from
Charleston, Va, says that William II.
Wilson, son of Postmaster General Wilson
is circulating paper for the purpose OF
getting signatures of all the sound money
Democrats in Jefferson county who will
decline to support Bryan and Sewall. So
far he has obtained very few signatures.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-08-17
The Flyer and Fast Freight Met With {
Fatal Crash.

The Flyer and Fast Freight Met With a
Fatal Crash.
Parkersburg, W. Va, August 10. En-
gineer Fred Romp of Flyer Number l.,
going west, Engineer William Johuson
of fast freight coming east and Fire
man Huff, of the flyer, were killed this
morning at o'clock in a collision at
Torch, on the Baltimore and Ohio South
western. Number Il was running twenty
minutes late and was coming down
Torch hill when the collision occurred.
Both engines were completely wrecked
Those fatally hurt are James Overlook,
brakeman, and Richard Thompson, fire.
man, of the freight. Both are fearfully
soalded and injued. Postal Clerk Organ
is also seriously hurt. Ths freight crew
disobeyed orders. it Is said, causing the
accident.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-08-17
Chairman Jones Evidently Finds Material
Scarce.

Washington, August 15.-Chairman
Jones has issued statement locating
the Democratic headquarters at Chicago
with branch in Washington. A part OF
the campaign committee, sufficient to
conduct the business of the campaign for
the present, has been appointed. The
gentlemen selected SO far are: JohnssR.
Mclean. Ohio; D. s. Capau, Michigan;
J. D. johnson, Kansas; Clark Howell,
Georgia; B. R. Smalley, Vermont, and
Mr.. Calm, Illinois. J. L. Norris was
also selected assistant treasurer of the
Democratic national committee, located
at Washington. Other appointments
will be made as occasion requires.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-08-17

New York painters threaten to strike
to enforce the payment of the union
scale of wages Of 50. 30 per day and eight
hours' work. The strike may begin to-
day.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-08-17
Hoke Smith Gives Advice.

Augusta. Ga, August 15.-Hoke
Smith, secretary of the interior, replying
to the invitation to attend the Bryan
Sewall ratification meeting at Augusta,
after expressing regret that he cannot be
present, says:
"To the opinions which have hereto
fore expressed on the financial question,
I still adhere; also had occasion to say
when the National Democratic conven-
tion had named the candidates for Presi-
d snt and Vioe-President. that no matter
what might be th action of the conven-
tion upon the financial question, all Dem
oorats should support the nominees
This position then believed correct and
I am prepared to sustain it with equal
sincerity now. The Democratic party
does not confine Its platform to single
ISSUE nor will it's power to serve the peo-
pie cease with the solution OF that issue.
1t stands for just taxation; for the sup
preston of monopolies and trusts; for
government according to the terms of the
constitution for the rights Of. the plain
people of the land. With us in Georgia,
it also stands for honest capacity in the
management Of our state and county
affairs; for the defense of property, home
and person. The Democrat who fails to
vote for the national Democratic ticket
strikes blow at Democratic state or
ganizations. I urge each Democrat to
vote for Bryan and Sewall, even though
he may have in no wise participated in
the selection of delegates to the Chicago
convention"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-08-17
ESPECIAL TO THE pREss.l

ESPECIAL TO THE PREss.1
Lewiston, August 16-Miehael Weloh,
aged 20, who claims to reside on Green
strsot, Portland, and Patrick Collins9
who, according TO his story, halls from
Free street, in the same city, were ar
rested Saturday night, charged with be-
ing concerned in stealing three rings
from the house of Orison Cox on horton
street in this city.
The two men have been in the city
some time and having gained entrance
to aeveral houses, by claiming to be re-
pairers of wringing machines.
Their movements excited the suspicion
of the police, and they have been careful
watched for some time.
From certain things that were
seen, the officers suspected they
intended to enter tho Parlor theatre.
They found where some one had gained
an entrance by QUITTING away "a part Of
the door, but careful search of the
building failed to reveal any trace of
she men.
The search was given up, but later tha
went from there over to Cassidy's board
ing house on tho other side of the street.
and entered the room which had been
occupied by Tim Sheehan, the ball play
er.
The officers went into the room and
the men pretended to be asleep. Sheehan
refused to make any explanation about
their being there, beyond stating that he
knew them.
In fact the ball player was inclined to
be little sassy to ths officers.
1t subsequently, developed that the
men had been to the house OF Mr.. Cox on
Horton street working the clothes wiring
er racket.
After they had gone three rings wers
missing belonging to Mr.. Cox's daugh-
ters. They arrested Collins and Welcb,
Sheehan In the meantime had left the
CITY, but word was sent to Portland to
nrrest him. Later it was reported tho
Portland authorities that the man had
been arrested and that he had the rings
with him, but claimed that they HAD
been given him by Collins and Welch.
Sheehan was Intoxicated Saturday and
showed the rings in several places, say
ing that they had been given him. Offic-
| ar Bolieu went down on the Pullman tc-
night and will bring Sheeh8n back with
him.
Officer Phillips at the request of
Marshal Teel of Lewiston arrested Tim
Sheehan, at the Union station, Satur-
day. Sheehan said, that he was
acquainted with the men. that Collins
got him drunk, and then handed him the
rings. He claims he did not steal them.
Collins and Weloh are the men who
boarded on Brown street in this city last
January, and one morning early they
opened a trunk belonging to another
boarder and stole $3.50 worth of silver
ware. The alarm was given and the
police We're summoned from S3hlotter-
beok's store and a representative of the
PRESS aided in apprehending Collins
and Weloh. They remained in Jail from
January until May term Of the superior
court when Judge Bonney took into con-
sideration the fact that they had been in
jail so long and gave them q short
sentence.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-08-17
The Treasury Gold Reserve.

washington, August 15.-The treasury
gold reserve at the close of business today
was Slo6, 07O,056. The Withdrawals were
S41, roo.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-08-17

He explains that one reason for max
Ing ehs report was the eceipt by him of
I. large number of letters of inquiry from
persons in the United States, 'who, per-
suaded by roseate and misleading reports,
express themselves as anxious to leave
the United States to make their homes
in these island, where they fatuitously
suppose living can beshad without ezer-
tion, and large profits await the applioa-
tion of ordinary industry OF enterprise -
AS q matter of fact, he says the expens 9
of living in Samoa is two to three times
as great as in the United States. Mr.
Mulligan describes the unsatisfactory
working of the Samoan governments un-
der the treaty and says that previous to
the earlv part of last year the king has
besn paid nothing for nearly two years.
During which time he subsisted on such
gifts as his kindred adherents might
Offer. He was, in fact, pauper. Last
year. the friend of Robert Louis Steven
son stated that he had few days before,
received note from this king plea ding
for the present of, or credit for little
beef, as he was actually hungry.
MIR. Muliigan reaches the conclusions
that the Berlin treaty Is an utter and un-
relieved failure, and without surrender
ing any of American prestige or right in
tain the rights of the people, the United
States should put an end to the arrange
ment under which the farce is perpetuat-
ed and from which no credit ensues. Mr..
Mulligan asserts that q remedy is still
in demand far more than when the Ber-
lin conference assembled. He is con-
vinced that as far as the United States
is really concerned, the entire question
of Samoa is centsredsin the harbor of
Pago Pago. The harbor has not been
oeded to the United States. he says, and
it possesses only concession for a spe-
oife purpose. tss
He argues that 1t should be maintained; /;
that whatever value in naval point of
view, Samoa possessed when the treaty
of Washington was form ulated, that i'm
portance has since been Increased many
times over.
The report states that Samoa's entire
trade in 1894 amounted to less than
$3.50, 900 The total government and mu
nioipal revenue was less than $4,000, of
which 80 Americans registered at the
consulate paid but 1857. The oustoms
duties were Sa7, 50. The population of
the island is estimated at 35. 600. Apia,
the principal town, has 1876 inhabitants
and IS without a wharf, public school,
fire engine, or foot of side walk.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-08-17
MR.. BRYAN WAS HAPPY.
Sunday Was Enjoyably Spent After
Troubles of Past Week.

Tarrytown, N. Y. August 16.-The
brightest side of candidates. life was
experienced by Hon. VIM. J. Bryan to-
day. He had perhaps.the pleasantest Sun
day since his nomination. In company
with Gen. Sam Thomas, New York
capitalist and prominent Republican,
Mr.. and Mrs. Bryan attended divine SER
vices this morning at the First Presby
terian church at Irvington. o. ]. Smith
took the nominee driving in the after
noon. Mrs. Bryan, Mrs. Smith and Mr..
Sewall visited scenes of historic and
legendary interest in Tarrytown and vi
cinity, including the bridge, where, &C.
cording to Washington Irving, the head
less horseman threw his skull at Iohabod
Crane.
They alighted at Sleepy Hollow oeme-
terry and visited the grave of Washington
Irving. In addition to Mr.. and Mrs.
Bryan and Mr.. Sewall, John Brisben
Walker, had as guest at dinner this eve
ming, Albert Shaw, editor Of the Review,
and w. r. Hearst. Several friends and
neighbors of Mr.. Walker called on Mr..
Bryan and Mr.. Sewall today.
Fart of the journey tomorrow will be
at Upper Red Hook, the place where Mr..
Bryan will write his letter of acceptance,
will be made by boat up the Hudson.
If it can be arranged the Poughkeepsie
boat will stop at Irvington for Mr.. Bry
an and party, and the trip as far as
Poughkeepsie will be made by that
means. Otherwise the party will board
it at Yonkers. The boat is due at Iry-
ington at $50 q. m.
Mr.. Bryan today confirmed the de-
spatohes from St. Louis and Baltimore
that he had promised to speak at eight
places, said dates not Fixed. Mr.. Bryan
stated that he was not yet ready to give
out his itinerary for the campaign.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-08-17

night along the coast; not so warm
during the day; westerly winds.
Local Weater Report.
Portland, Aug. 13.-The local weather
bureau office records as to the weather
are the following:
So. Barometer, 3d. o54; thermome-
ter, $50; dew point, 6s; humidity, 97;
wind, S; velocity, 9; weather, cloudy.
D. barometer, 1851; ther1nome-
ter, $50; dew point, IS; humidity. 93;
wind, S; velocity, 19; weather, cloudy.
Mean daily thermometer, $50; maxi-
aum thermometer, 700; minimm ther-
mometer, 61.5; maximum velocity of
wind, "A. 81 total precipitation, .o1.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-08-17


of Island From Naval Standpoint to
America.
Washington, August 16. The State De-
partment has resolved to publish the re-.
port of James H. Mulligan, ex-Consul-
general to Samoa, upon the government,
commerce and products of the people of
thattoountry, which it has hitherto held az
confidential, and it will appear in the
August volume of the Consular Reports
now in press. The report was submitted
TO the department in September. 1895.
when Mr.. Mulligan resigned his office,
and was an expression of his views af-
ter years of stay in the country.
oducing the subject Mr.. Mulligan
says:
"The Intervention of the United States
IN Samoan affairs was unprecedented,
and unique epoch on her history. It
slgnallzed a distinct, radical departure
from the policy which had grown up-With
the government from its foundation. 1t
was the hrst and only occasion upon
which she ever bound herself to, III aintain
the existence of any alien power, great or
small; the only time when, through q
solemn compact or treaty, to which any
other power was party or in any other
form, she assumed a share in tho direo-
tion and control of the internal admins
tration and foreign policy of an alien
country.
Samoa, in its present situation, pre-
sents an object lesson to the American
people that should lead to the extension
of the policy of participation in govern
mental concerns of foreign countries and
closer union with great powers.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-08-17
TWO PORTLAND CROOKS
Who Have Been Operating In Lewis
ton, Arrested.
TIM SHEEHAN THE BALL PLAYER
INVOLVED In THE AFFAIR.

Three Rings Stolen From a House in that
City Found IN His Possession-Claims
They Were Given Him by Portland
Men---Lat.er Have Done Time in Port
land Jail
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-08-17
The King WAS HARD Up.
Royalty In Samoa Not a Happy
State.
INTERESTING REPORT BY AN
AMERICAN CONSUL GENERAL.

Regarding the Condition of Affairs on the
Berlin Treaty Is a Farce-Importance
of Island From Naval Standpoint to
America.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1896-01-10
THEY MUST WITHDRAW.
Britain Must Not Advance Her Out
posts i'm Guiana

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9.-An echo of
the dispatches from Venezuela was
heard in the house today. AS soon as
the journal had been read Mr.. Living
ston Oem., GAP sent to the clerk S
desk and had read the following res
olution:
BE it resolved by the house of representa-
yves, the senate concurring, that the presi-
dent Of the United States is hereby requested
to forthwith ascertain whether Great Britain
IS advancing her outpostsi on the territory in
dispute between her colony of British Guiana
and the republic Of Venezuela, or is rein
forcing posts heretofore established with
troops, police or ordnance. and should the
president become cogniZant of the fact that
British military or police force is advancing
TO invade or reinforce, or since the 18th day of
December last has invaded OF reinforced
posts formerly occupied within said disputed
territory, he demand the immediate with
drawal of said soldiers, and the reduction
OF the police force in said territory to not a
greater number than were occupying the Brit
lsh outposts on the aforesaid 18th of December.
1885,"
Mr.. Livingston asked for unanimous
consent to make brief explanation
of the resolution, but Mr.. Boutelle
(Rep., Me) objected and the resolution
was referred to the committee on for
efgn affairs. December II is the date
on which the president sent his Vene-
zuelan message to the house
MIR. Henderson Rep., Ia) gave no
tice that the report of the committee
on rules of the house would be called
up tomorrow, and at 1890 the house
adjourned.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1896-01-10

adopted for its parliamentary code the
rules of the last Republican congress,
the fifty-first, with such changes as it
might adopt on the recommendation of
the committee on rules. These changes
We're reported to the house by the COM
mittee today, but with one exception
are unimportant. The exception is the
mode of establishing the presence of a
quorum, which, after the precedent laid
down by Speaker Reed in the fifty
first congress, became a most i'm
portant point of parliamentary prac-
tice. In the last congress Speaker
Crisp achieved the same result which
Mr. Reed obtained by a rule under
which two members were designated to
note those present and not voting on a
roll call. The committee on rules now
proposes a rule introduced by J. Ran
dolph Tucker. of Virginia, in the forty
sixth congress. Another new rule pro-
vided that the speaker shall entertain
only one motion to adjourn, and no
other dilatoly motion, after a report
has been made by the committee on
rules, until the report has been fully
disposed. The rule by which the pre-
vious question can be ordered only by
"a majority of the members present if
a quorum is changed to "a majority
of members voting if a quorum be
present"