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The Portland daily press., 1896-12-09

The weathey today
Is HSely to be
Stormy.
Portland. December 8. 1895.

T N one corner of the
Il store Is a little
room filled with
framed pictures.
Watercolors, a q u "a
graphs, photographs and
prints, sent to US from
one of the leading art
publishers and which we
are to sell at wonderfully
low prices. For example
a hundred colored photo
graphs, all classical and
religious subjects, in gilt
frames with deep gilded
mat, all ready to hang, at
62c.
A hundred fine photo
graphs, also in gold gilt
frame under heavy glass,
at 48c.
A hundred small water
colors (genuine) richly
framed, at oSc.
A hundred larger wa
ter colors, bright bits of
landscape and other seen
cry, gilt frames and
beveled mats at SI.oo,
ready to hang.
Fifty fine watercolors
in fancy openwork gilt
frames and gilt mat, at
$3.50.
A dozen large water
colors, painted by Taun-
ay, at $500 (not frameO
mounted on cardboard.
Two hundred large ar
totypes at 29c, worth SOC
to $I.oo.
Thirty-two fine Etch-
ings, all sizes, and by em-
inent artists, remarque
proofs and signed proofs
mostly at prices ranging
from $I.5o to $40. We
are going out of selling
Etchings, and as these
are all we have left of a
very large stock we have
marked them way down
to get them out quickly.
You can hardly choose a
more acceptable Christ
mas gift than a good etch-
ing. We will frame it
for you at the bare cost Of
the moulding, samples OF
which are here.
In this room are two
or three thousand Christ
mas cards and booklets, a
job lot marked at SC each.
They are actually worth
from Ioc to soc each.
Special discount to teach
ers or dealers buying
quantities.
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-09
ESPECIAL TO THE PREss.l

ESPECIAL TO THE PREss.1
Washington, December 8.-Those por-
tions of MIR. Cleveland's message relating
to Cuba were listened to with great at-
tention by the members OF the House OF
Representatives; but without any marks
of approval or dissent. The tenor OF the
Presidents recommendations were that
the question should be suspended until
further Developments; and such a course
seems to meet the conditions now ex-
isting. At present the government con-
sists of Republican House, siiver-pop-
ulistic Senate, and an old-tlme Demo-
cratic P1 esident. The power and respon-
sibility are..not sufficiently concentrated
in any party TO warrant active and ag-
gressive action. Several of the most in
fiuential members of the House, without
regard to party, expressed the opinion
that the Presidents treatment OF the
question was conservative and wise in
view of all the conditions.
The politicians noted with considerable
interest that portion Of the message re-
lating to the extension of the operation
| of the civil service law. There are now
about $4,000 places in the classified ser
vice. to which appointments may be
made only through competitive examina-
tions, and except few high positions in
the several departments, the postnasters,
and those in the foreign service, there
will not be many plums for Mr.. McKin-
ley to distribute. He will have much
smaller mum ber that Mr.. Cleveland had
when he oams In. This Is not very
cheering fact to the large number of men
now here looking for the fruits of victory.
Hon. Herbert NJ. Heath Of Au gusta has
arrived in Washington. Gen. 6elden
Connor and Mrs. Connor, who are here
on account of the serious illness of Mrs.
Connor's father. Mr.. Bailey, leave for
home Wednesday. General Connor wit
messed the opening of the session of Con-
gress from the Speakers seat and ia the
House gallery. Mr.. D. I. Moore OF
Biddeford was also here Monday.
4A0 A4OucO 00JV0G4oh &aAOAA0J Al AOAoA
of the memory of ex-Speaker Crisp. At
later day the eu1ogies in his memory
will De pronounced in the House. and the
occasion will undou btadly be better at
tended than such occasion usually are in
| the House.
The strong sentiment in Portland in
favor of preventing the purchase Of be
Ottawa House by the government Is be-
ing manifested in Washington. 1t ID
represented that the closing of the OF
tawa house would be a great damage to
| the island and..t the summer resort bust
| ness of the harbor. Secretary Rich of the
Board of Trade, and Sidney ". Thaxter,
ESQ.,, have written strong letters on the
subject.
Governor-elect Elaek of New York.
who is also a member of this Congress.
has received much attention since this
Congress opened. In the Speakers room
Monday he met several Maine men, as
well as others. He will probably not be
atle to serve out his entire term In Con-
gress, but it is pro bable that no special
elestion will be called to 81 the vacancy,
which will be brief.
PLUNGED INTO BUSINESS.
Congress Gets to Work in Marvellously
Quick Fashion.
Washington, December 8.-Wben the
Senate reconyened this morning the Vice
President presented communication
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-09
THE WEATHER.

Washington, December s.-Fore'ast for
Wednesday: For New England, threaten
ing weather with rain, southerly winds
increasing In force.
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-09
DR.. :. 3. REED,

Scientific, Botanic and Magnetic Healer
removed from 113 Free street to AZ Brown
street, Portland, Me. Treats all old chronic
and complicated diseases thai the hesn Is nelr
10. The only step necessary is to call az tne
DOCTORS Office and let him examine your case
All cases at distance treated by letter; iull
name, age. color of eyes and place OF residence
e1 90 and stamp. Only the best vegetable
medicines are used in my practice. once hours
8 a. no. to II M. to y. NJ. oct1 9dtfspt
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-09
Military Occupation of Cuba.

Military Occupation OF Cupa'
Washington, December 8.-Senator
Mills will tomorrow introduce esolu
tion In the Senate directing the President
to take military occupation of Cuba.
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-09
ONE OF MY FAMILY

suffered from soreness of the chest and
distressing cough for long time. and
was soon relieved and made well by
Wshats Pine Tree Tar Cordial"
j. H. Gilmore, Providence R. l.,
March 1884
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-09
Gen. Lee Return to Havana.

Washington, December 6.-Cons ul
for New York, whence he will snil for
Cuba. Before leaving here he had
final conference with the President. The
date of his departure is not known, but
it is understood that he will take the first
available steamer.
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-09

Municipal court this afternoon on the
charge of aggravated assault, which
caused his wifa's insanity.
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-09
CONSERVATIVE and WISE.
Presidents Cuban Utterances Gen.
orally Approved.
HOW CIVIL SERVICE HAS LESS.
ENED THE OFFICIAL PLUMS.

Opposition to- Purchase of CushiDg's Island
By Government Manifest In Washing
ton-Maine Men at the Capital-Yester-
days Session of Con gress.
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-09
Reinforcements for Cuba.

Kankakee, Illinois, Decemb ber s.
Twenty young men apparently from we'll
to do families passed through here last
night on, the way to New Orleans, to ba
Joined by sixty others from various parts
of the Union, in an expedition to aid the
Cuban Insurgents. j. B. Ha:tyan, who
served fve years in the United States
army was in charge,
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-09

PLUNGED INTO BUSINESS.
Congress Gets to Work in Marvellously
Quick Fashion.
Washington, December s.-Wben the
Senate recon vened this morning the Vice
President presented a communication
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-09
Filibusterers Called in Court.

New York, Deoembe S.-Judge Bene-
dict in the criminal bench of the United
States circuit COURT today directed at
the opening of the December term to-
morrow that the names OF JohnsD. Hart,
Edward Murphy, John J. O'Brien, Capt.
Charles B. Dicknan, Col. Emilio Nune,
Gen. Carlos Roloff. accused of having
been concerned in Cuban filibustering
expeditions, be called. Should defendants
fail to appear. their bail will probably
be declared forfeited. There is belief
the Gen. Roloff will not answer to his
name, 1t being intimate that he landed
in Cuba with m expedition.a few days
ago.
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Continued on Second Page.
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-09
weyler Reported d Wounded.

New York. December 5.-A dispatch to
the Herald from Its jacksonville, Fla,
correspondent says: II have received a
dispatch from Havana which states that
Antonio Maceo has crossed the trooha
with large force. Ii is reported, accord
ing to the dispatch that Capt. Gen. Wey-
ler has been wounded at the 'front.' All
news from the scene of the engag gement t
is suppressed by the officials at the
place..
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1896-12-17
THE NAVY DEPARTMENT.
Construction of Our New Navy.

The work of the navy department and its
present conditions are fully exhibited in the
report OF the secretary. The construction OF
vessels for our new navy has been energetic
ally prosecuted by the present administration
upon the general lines previously adopted, the
department having seen no necessity for radi-
cal changes in prior methods under which the
work was found to be progressing in q manner
highly satisfactory. 1t has been decided. how
ever, to provide in every p-buiding con-
tract that the builder should pay all trial ex-
penses, and it has also been determined to pay
no speed premiums in future contracts.
The premiums recently earned and some yet
to be decided features of the contracts
made before this conclusion was reached.
On March 4. 1893, there were in commission
but two armored vessels, the douDle-turreted
monitors Miantonomoh and Monterey. Since
that date OF vessels ;theretofore authorized,
sion three frst-cIaSs and two second class bat
tleships, two armored cruisers. one
turreted monitors. including the Maine
and the Puritan just completed.
gunboats have also been commissioned. The
Iowa, another battle~hip, will be completed
about March /, and at least four more gun boats
will be ready for sea in the early spring.
The War College
The war college has developed into an Insti-
tuition which ii is believed will be of great
value to the navy, IN teaching the science OF
war as we'll as in stimulating professional zeal
In the navy, and it Will be especially useful IN
the devislng OF plans for the utilization, in
case of necessity, of all the naval resources OF
the CnLSo otateS' Inc secretary mas per-
sistentlS adhered to the plan he found in oper-
alton for securing labor ut navy yards, through
boards Of labor employment, and has done
much to make il more complete AID efficient
Discipline in TIM Service.
Discipline among the offers and men of the
navy has been maintained to a high standard
and tie percentage OF American citizens en-
listed has been very much increased
The secretary is considering. and viii formu-
late during the coming winter. plan for Jay
ing up ships in reserve. thereby largely reGuc-
ing The cost OF maintaining our Tesse4s &hoat.
The Naval alIlItis.
The naval militia, which was authorized a
few ears ago, rs an experiment. has bow de-
YeIoped into a body OF enterprIs!ng young
men, active ard energetic ia the discharge OF
their duties. and promising great useful
Eess This esta bIiShnent has nearly the same
relation to our navy the national guard in
the dllCreut states bears 10 our army: and II
constitutes a source u supply fof Uur naval
forces. the Importance OF which - Immediate
IL apparent
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1896-12-17
THE WAR DEPARTMENT.
satisfactory Conditions shown.

The report OF the secretary OF war exhibits
satisfactory conditions in The several branches
OF the public service intrusted to his charge
The limit of our military force. fixed BY
law, is consta tly and readily maintained. The
present discipline and morale OF our army are
excellent. and marked progress and efficiency
are apparent throughout its entire organiza-
ton
With the exception or delicate duties in the
suppression Il slight Indian disturbances
along our SouIhwC>.eTu boundary. in which
the Mexican troops co-oPeratcd, and the CON-
pulsory but peaceful return. with the consent
Of Great Britain, of band of Cree Indians
from Montana to the British possessions. no
active operate ms have been required OF the
army during the year past
Changes in n.ethods of administration, the
abandonment CT unnecessary posts and ccnse-
Qucnt concentration OF troops, and the ezer-
else OF care and vigilance by the various OH
GERS charged with the responsibility in the ex-
penditure OF the appropriations have resulted
in reducing 70 & minimum the cost OF mamie
nance OF our military establishment. During
the past year the work OF construction OF per-
manent infantry and cavalry posts has been
continued at the places heretofore designated,
The secretary Of var repeats his recommend
TiOn that a9preDriation fer barracks and quar-
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fair that the assent OF veneEuelM thereto may
confidently be anticipated
ton Tor all differences between Great Britain
and the United States are far advanced and
promise to reach successful consummatton 1t
an early date
Examination of Consular Aspirants.
The scheme Of examining applicants for GER
tain consular positions to test their eompe-
telcy and fitness was adopted under an eXecu-
tive order issued on the 10th fof September,
this innovation. In connection with this plan
Of examination. promotions and transfers of
deserving incumbent have been quite ex-
tensively made, with excellent results.
During the year thirty-Hve appointments
have been made in tho consular service,
twenty-seven OF which were made TO fill
vacancies caused by death or resignation or to
supply newly-creeted posts, two to succeed
Incumbents removed for cause, two for the
by American citizens, and four merely chang
ing the Official title of incumbent from COM
appointments were transfers or promotions
from other positions under the department OF
state, four OF those appointed had rem
dered previous service under the de-
partment, eight were made Of per-
sons who passed satisfactory examination,
the order of September 20. 1895, and four ap-
pOintments, above stated, involved no
Change of iGcumbency.
Inspection of Consular Offices.
The inspection OF consular Offices, provided
for by an appropriation for that purpose at the
last session Of the congress, has been produc-
tive Of much wholesome effects, that hope
this important work will in the future be con-
tinued. know OF nothing that can be done
with the same slight expense so improving to
the service. desire to repeat the recommen-
dalton contained in my last annual message
in favor Of providing, at public expense, official
residences for our ambassadors and ministers
at foreign capitals
The reasons supporting this recommends
ton are strongly stated in the report Of the
secretary of state. and the subject seems OF
such Importance that hope it may receive the
early attention of the congress
Seal Life in Behring Sea
We have durir the last year labored faith
fully, and against unfavorable conditions, TO
secure better preservation OF seal life in the
Behring sea. Both the United States and
Great Britain have lately Spatched commits
SionerS to these waters TO study the habits and
condition of the seal herd and the causes OF
their rapid decrease. Upon the reports OF
these commissioners, soon TO be submitted,
and with the exercise Of patience and good
sense the part of all interested parties, il IS
earnestly hoped that hearty cooperation may
be secured for the protection against the
threatened extinction of seal life in the north
ern Pacific and Behring sea-
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tiers snouId more strictly conform to the needs
OF the service as judged BY the department
rather than respond 70 the wishes and impor-
tunities of localities
It Is imperative that much OF the money pro-
vjded for such constructions should now be
allotted to the erection OF necessary quarters
for the GarriSous assigned to the coast de-
lenses, where many men will be needed 70
properly care for and operate modern guns Il
IS essential. too. that early provision be made
to supply the necessary force OF artillery 20
The entire army has now been equipped with
new magazine arms and wise policy demands
that all available public and private resources
reasonable time a sufficient number TO supply
the state militia with these modern weapons
and provide an ample reserve for any emer-
gency.
The Organized Militia.
The organized militia numbers 1f2,s79 men.
The appropriations for its support by the sew
eral states approximate S2sgo.Oo0 annually,
eminent Investigation shows these troops
to be usually well drilled and inspired with
much military interest, but in many instances
they are so deficient in proper arms and equip
ment that a sudden call TO active duty would
find them inadeQuately prepared for field
service therefore recommend that prompt
measures be taken to remedy this condition,
and that every encouragement be given to this
zen soldiers, upon whose assistance we must
largely rely In time OF trouble.
Our Coast Defenses.
During the past year rapid progress has been
made toward the completion of the scheme
adopted for the erection and armament of
fort1hcations along our sea coast. while equal
progress has been made in providing the ma
terial for submarine defense IN connection
with these works
This improved situation is largely due to the
recent generous response of congress to the
recommendations OF the war department
Thus we shall soon have complete about one
fifth OF the comprehensive system, the first
step in which was noted in my message to the
congress Of December 4, 1893.
The experience and result Of the past year
demonstrate that with continuation OF pres
ent careful methods the cost OF the remaining
work will be much less than the original esti-
mate. We should always keep in mind that of
all forms OF military preparation coast de-
Tense alone is essentially pacific in its nature.
While it gives the sense of security due to a
consciousness of strength, it is neither the
purpose nor the effect of such permanent forth
fication to involve US in complications, but
rather to guarantee US against them. They are
no temptation to war, but security against it.
Thus they are thoroughly in accord with all
the traditions OF our national diplomacy.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1896-12-17


reaches its glorious noontide in the happy
mother. Happy motherhood is true wo-
mans Hottest ambition. Her highest pride
is in her fitness TO fulfill this grand and
sacred destiny. Nothing so clouds and
darkens her existence as to be incapaci-
tated for this nob1est of womanly functions
by weakness or disease.
A woman who suffers from any ailfnent of
the delicate special organism of her sex,
feels something more than pain and physi-
cal wretchedness. She IS mortified with a
sense of womaniy incompleteness.
But no woman need remain under this
cloud of misery and dissatisfaction DIR.
Pierce's Favorite Prescription positively
cures all diseased conditions and weak
nesses, and restores complete health and
strength to the feminine organs.
It is the only medicine of its kind devised
for this one purpose by an educated and ex-
perienced physician, and eminent specialist
in this particular field of practice.
It is the only medicine which can be relied
upon to make the ordeal of motherhood
absolutely safe and almost painless.
81 cannot say too much for DR.. Pierce's Favor
Bridgeport Montgomery Co., Penna. - feel Il
my duty to say to all women who may be suffer
ing from any disease of the womb that II Is the
best medicine on earth for them to use. cannot
praise It too highly for the good 1t did me. If
any one doubts this give them my name and
DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets regulate the
stomach, liver and bowels. Of all medicine
dealers.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1896-12-17
MONOPOLY.
Trusts and other Aggregations OF CAPITAL

Trusts and Other AgGregations of Capital
Another topic in which our people right{ully
take deep interest may be here briefly con-
sidered. refer to the existence of trusts and
other huge aggregations of capital, the object
of which is 10 secure the monopoly Of some
particular branch of trade, Industry or COM
merce, and to stife wholesome competition.
When these are defended il is usually on the
ground that. though they increase prices. they
also reduce prices, and thus may benefit the
public. II must be remembered. however, that
a reduction of prices to the people is not one OF
the real objects of these organizations. nor ID
II it occurs in particular case # is only be-
cause il accords with the purposes or interests
Of those managing the scheme.
Though congress has ATTEMPTED to deal with
this matter By legislation. the laws passed for
that purpose thus far have proved Ineffective.
not because Of any lack Of disposition or at
tempt to enforce them, but simply because the
laws themselves, as Interpreted By the courts
do not reach the difficulty. II the insuf1ciencies
of existing laws can be remedied BY further
legislation, Il should be done.
An Appeal for Economy.
In concluding this communication. its last
words sha j be an appeal to the congress for
the most rs2id economy in the expr uditure of
The way TO perDiexing extravaganza is easy
but return 70 frugality Is difficult When.
however. IL is considered that those who bear
the burdens OF taxation have guaranty OF
honest care save in the fidelity OF their pub
lie servants. the duty Of all possible retreT CHI
ment is plainly manifest.
When our differences are forgotten. and cur
contests OF political opinion are no longer re-
mem bered. nothing in the retrospect Of our
public service will be as fortunate and COM
performed. and the memory OF a constant de-
yotson to the interests Of our eon6ding fellow
countrymsn. GBovER CI4EvEz.4Hn
Eteeutivs Mansion. December .. I'D
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1896-12-17
Tnter-stats g,on,nnercr.

The inter state commerce commission nsAs
during the last year supplied abundant eyt.
oence Of It's usefulness and the importance Of
the work committed to its charge Public
transportation iS universal necessity, and
the question of Just and reasonable charges
therefor has become Of vital importance, not
only TO shippers and carriers, but also to the
vast multitude OF producers and consumers
The justice and equity Of the principles en-.
bodied In the existing law passed for the pur.
pose OF regulating these charges are every.
where conceded. and there appears to be no
question that the policy, thus entered upon,
has a permanent place in our legislation. As
the present statute, when enacted. was, in the
nature OF the case more or less tentative and
experimental IL was hardly expected TO apply
complete and adequate system. While its
wholesome effects are manifest, and having
amply gust1ned Its enactment. it is evident
that ali desired reforms in transportation
methods have not been fully accomplished. -
In view Of the judicial Interpretation which
some provisions OF this statute have received
and the defects disclosed by the efforts made
Tor Its enforcement, its revision and amend
meut appear.to be essential, TO the end that Is
may more efectually reach the evils designed
TO be corrected. I hope the recommendations
OF the commission upon this subject will be
promptly and faVorably considered by the con.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1896-12-17

The Common People.

Each life is intended of God to have
its part and influence in the great life
aggregate of the ages Some by birth,
peculiar gifts or conditions become
more conspicuous; yet those OF lowlier
place who live their purpose share in
Gods thought part not TO be de-
spised, and the substantial element OF
every age is that of the common peo-
pie, the life of whom is one long quiet
service for the ennobling OF the race.
Rev. /. NJ. Chambers, Presbyterian,
Merchantyille. N. J.