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The Portland daily press., 1896-04-13
A Collision at Sea.

Seattle, April 12.-The Puget Sound
and Cen trail American company's steam
er Transit moving at full speed, ran in
to the government coast defense vessel
Monterey this afternoon while tie latter
was at anchor in the harbor. The Tran
sit had her bow badly spatteredsand stove
in. The Monterey struck about 40 feet
astern, loosening one of her armor
placets and swapping few rivets. Her
port side compartments were we'll filled
with water. The damage to the vessel IL
about $50. 600.
The Portland daily press., 1896-04-13

Portland, April 12. - The local
Weather are the following:
se. m,-Barometer. 80. 282: thermometer,
40; dew point. 32: humidity, 56;
wand. N; velocity. 8; weather. partly
cloudy.
ep. m.-Barometer, 3o212: thermome-
ter. 43.0; dew point. 35: humidity. "a;
wind. SW; velocity 9; weather. cloudy.
Mean daily thermometer, ~; maxi
mum thermometer, So; minimum ther-
mometer. So, maximum velocity wind
IL. SW: total precipitation, %
The Portland daily press., 1896-04-13
Troubles Among Connections Tailors.

Danbury, Conn.,, April 12.-Twenty
members of the Journeymen Tailors'
Union who went on strike Monday,
effected compromise with the tailors
last night, and the strike was declared
off. Monday was the time for making a
new bill of prices. The last bill was
made two years ago and the union want
The tailors wanted to make the bill for
six months. 1t was finally agreed to
make it for one year, which will be done
tomorrow.
The Portland daily press., 1896-04-13
BURNED HIS BUILDINGS
Way spaniardssMak AXE 1t Warm For Politi-
cal Opponents.

cal Opponents.
Madrid, April 12.-Electors for members
of the cortes was held here today and
were very animated. Up to 1890 tonight
the results, except in few isolated cases,
are unknown. 1t is believed that in Ma
drid five Conservatives and two Libe rails
were returned. 1t is rumored thatbeen
Ininistry's electoral agents have the
guilty Of great abuses.
Igelesias, leader OF the Spanish Social
lists has been victorious III Silbro, defeat
ing q wealthy shipbuilder named Rivas
who. it is reported, paid SO vote. 1t
is rumored there are disturbances in
Igualala, province of Barcelona, and in
cendairies have applied torohsto facto-
~ belonging to the Liberal candidate.
Later Returns.
London, April IA despatch from
Madrid says that official data at hand at
midnight indicates the election of 1870
conservative, 65 liberals, s dissenting
conservatives, Carlists. and 70 candi-
dates, politics unknown. All the socialist
candidates in Catalonia were defeated.
Gen. de Bourbon, pretender to the throne
of France, was elected in Gracia, su-
burb of Barcelona.
The Portland daily press., 1896-04-13
Resulted In a Possible Double Mnr.
der In Danbury.
YOUNG MEN TRIED TO GAIN AID.
MISSION TO HOUSE Erred ON.
One Falls Dead, the Other Faaally In
jured-Were Two of Party Out On a
Lark-Are Respectfully Connected and
of Good Families.

Danbury, Conn.,, April 12 This city
was the scene of a shooting affair early
this morning, that may result in double
murder. WIN. F'litcroft, who did the
shooting, Is under arrest. His victims
were Frank Ketchum, 81 Osborne street,
and Willis Tomlinson Beaver street.
The former was killed and the latter
was mortally injured.
Ketohum and Tomlinson were two of
a party of four young men who were on
lark Saturday night Early this
morning they went to 10 Wildman's
lane, where Mary Fisher and Lizzie
O'Brien and Flitcroft live. The young
men were refused admittance. They
tried to break into the palace, whereupon
Flitcroft appeared and told them to de-
sist, threatening to shoot if they did not
obey. The young men persisted and
Flitcroft finally fired. The party ran to
Main street where Ketohum laid down
and expired. He had been shot IN the
heart.
Tomlinson then said he had been shot.
He was removed to the hospital. Tom
linson was hit in the neck and facs by
the shot. Flitoroft, the two women and
the companions of the men shot. was ar
rested. Ketchum was 20 years old and
was employed by Breckerle and Com
pany, hat manufacturers. His father is
in business in New York city.
Tomlinson's s parents reside in Danbury.
Both were we'll known and belong TO
good families. A couple of months ago a
party. broke into the same house and
Flitoroft was badly pummelled. He had
his assailanJ arrested. 1t is said the po-
lice advised him to use his gun if another
inc ident of the kind occurred.
The Portland daily press., 1896-04-13

St. Johns N. E.. April 12.-Anothe1
body of men estimated from 20 to 40,
went adrift last night at Conception bay.
The government despatched two steamers
in search of them. Both returned to-
night, having failed to find any of the
oastawaye. 1t is expected most of the
men have landed at points not reached
by the telegraph. 1t is feared some have
perished. The ice is visible off the coast.
Thousands Of people crowded the hills
hoping to secure sight of the missing
men,
The Portland daily press., 1896-04-13
Elections and rights in Cuba.

Havana, April 12.-The elections for
thirty members of the Cortes were held
today. The candidates of the Union
constitutionalsparty, were the only ones
in the field, the other parties declining
to take part in the elections The vote
was extremely light. Several of the
elected, served in the last Cortes. Num-
erous encounters between government
troops and rebels are reported from differ
ent provinces. There has been consider
The Portland daily press., 1896-04-13
City of Dallas Foundered.

Colon, April 1s.-Steamer City of Dali
ously damaged, foundered Friday so
miles from this city. A boat with the
captain and a portion of the crew ar rived
here today. Assistance is being sent to
the passengers, who landed at Conoep-
clone river.
The Portland daily press., 1896-04-13

Houses after so full and free debate
as was granted on the Cuban question.
We believe ne will be so guided and Will,
in diplomatic note, convey to spain
the wishes of Congress and tender friend
ly offices.
eff he does this, he will doubtless tell
Congress what he has done and let US
know the reply Spain makes. 1t Is not
to be expected that Spain will take his
offer in good part. When the President
has rendered his good offices and Spain
has replied then it will be time enough
for Congress to consider what further
policy shall be pursued.
a elf, after a reasonable time has elapsed,
there are no evidences of the Pres1dent
having carried out the wishes CT Con-
gress, we will again take the matter up
in both Houses and push to vote the
joint resolution, IL we can get vote In
the Senate, and send the joint resolution
to the President This will require him
to act. If he were to veto 1t am con-
fident we could pass it over his veto. The
only element of danger i'll the whole
thing is the ability of the small minority.
under the Senate rules, to talk to death
any measure to which they are opposed.
Mr.. Hale and a few men under his
lead in this master, appear very deter
mined and would doubtless debate the
subject as long as it was physically pos.
sible for them to do so The Cuban joint
resolution would ultimately prevail.
Should the President then decline TO act,
the whole fight would be reopened and
it would be fought to finish on the
floor of both Houses.
The Portland daily press., 1896-04-13
One Township for Reed,

Pennington, N. j., April 12.-The Re-
publican caucusos for the election of dele
gates to the convention at Trenton, which
will nominate state delegates to the ST.
Louis convention, were held Throughout
Hunterdon county yesterday. Mckinley
was strongly endorsed in many towns
with Harrison q second Sohoice. Della
ware township voters instI ucted delegates
for Reed.
The Portland daily press., 1896-04-13

Providence. r. l., April 11.-Edmund
B. Evans was today appointed temporary
receiver of the Granite State Provident
association for Rhode Island. The an
pelate court issued temporary iniuno-
tion restraining further business here.
The bond of the receiver is 1,0oO.
The Portland daily press., 1896-04-13

able fighting around the Trooha, the
military line across the island. Parties
Of insurgents have recently entered ~, the
province of Havana, from the east. They
appear to be gathering near the Trocha.
Gen. Aroles reports that the operations s
against Msceo are continued day and
night. Theitown of Cuatro Caminos,
province of Havana, was burned by the
rebels under MirabeI.
The Portland daily press., 1896-04-13
Movements of Crowned Heads.

Venice, April 12.-Emperor William
and Empress Victoria will start for
Vienna tomorrow evening. King Hum
bert and Queen Margherita will return to
Rome Tuesday. 1t is denied that the
interview between the Emperor and
King dealt with the renewal of the triple
alliance, which has already been tacitly
renewed.
The Portland daily press., 1896-04-13
Fatal injury by a Revolver.

Heverhiil, Mass, April 11.-Miss Belle
Menter, we'll known young lady resid-
Ing on Central street, Bradford, was
fatally shot through the abdomen this
evening by the accidental discharge of a
revolver she was exhibiting to friend,
being unaware that it was loaded.
The Portland daily press., 1896-04-13
RHOADEs WAS WAS GLAD OF III.
BiddefOrd ParsOn Expresses Delight
That Mr.. Looney of Portland
Was Unable to Be Present at Temperance
Meeting in That City Last Night
Thinks He Should Do H ome Missionary
Work-Some Indignation Expressed
By Portland Mans Friends.
ESPECIAL TO THE PREss.J

ESPECIAL TO THE PRESs.J
Biddeford, April 12.-The Enforcement
League, which prominently figured
in the recent campaign, held a temp
erance meeting in City Hall this after
noon. Mr.. William H. Looney of Port
land had been advertised to deliver the
principal address, but he failed to appear.
Rev. j. E. Rhoades, pastor of the
Biddeford Cniversalist church, an
nounced the absence of the Portland
gentleman and took occasion to add that
he was glad of it; that the laws are en-
forced no better in Portland than in
Biddeford, and it is cowardly in Mr..
Looney to deliver elsewhere in the state
temperance addresses that he fears to de-
liver in his own city of Portland.
The speakers were Rev. DR.. A. K. p.
Small. Rev. Mr.. Estabrook and Rev. Mr..
Rhoades. They complimented the aots
of the independent city government, and
expressed the hope chat the reform would
also bring about an enforcement of the
laws.
Some of Mr.. Looney's Biddeford
friends, at whose suggestion he was in
yited to come here, are indignant at Rev.
Mr.. Rhoades's reference to his absence
The Portland daily press., 1896-04-13
ANDYET THEY CAN'T SUBDUE CUBA,
Spaniards Made Great Talk About Fight
ing the United States.

Madrid, April 10. The newspapers here
are angry with American juries and
courts for acquitting the men accused Of
being filibusterers. The Epooa says that
if there is a conflict between Spain and
the United States, Spanish diplomacy
will succeed in few weeks in making
the European question interesting to all
powers having colonies in ths New
World. Tha paper insinuates that Spain
will obtain England's aid. A majority
of the papers express the hope that the
governm ent will decline any meditation
proffered by President Cleveland.
The Portland daily press., 1896-04-13
The African Situation Becoming More
Serious

SOF1OUB
London, April IA despatch, dated
Buluwayo. yesterday, says that messen-
gers have arrived there and report that
a large force of Matabeles attacked Gap
tain Brand and his party of 13O men.
The whites made desperate fight and
when all the ammunition was exhausted,
and the Maxim gun disabled, they fought
their way through the lines of the Mata-
beles, losing five killed, and sixteen
wounded. The Matabeles are armed with
Martini rifles It is estimate they lost
$50 killed and wounded. Matters are
daily becoming more serious. The rising
Is spreading rapidly. A despatch from
Pretoria says that two large Matabele
regiments are killing oxen and holding
war dances IL miles from Buluwayo.
The Portland daily press., 1896-04-13
DRYEST DAY EVER KNOWN.

The Raines Law Was Enforced to Letter
and Spirit in New York.
NewsYork, April 12.-The Raines liquor
law was again strictly enforced in this
city today, and was even more generally
observed than Sunday last, the viola
tions of it's letter and spirit being fewer.
Tho restaurant men had time to remove
their bars from their eating rooms. conse-
quently nearly all the places were open.
The saloons with the inevitable exoep.
tions, wore tightly closed and their inte-
riors exposed. A very large business in
TASKS and bottled beer was done by the
saloons last night. Outside of such sup
plies, it may be said this was the dryest
day New York has ever known.
The Portland daily press., 1896-04-13
Congressman MORSE to Retire.

Boston, April 12.-In letter to his
constituents of tha 18th Congressional
district, Elijah A. Morse, declares that he
will not be candidate for denomination
The condition Of his health he gives as
the cause.
The Portland daily press., 1896-04-13

Bicyolist Michael covered five miles in
Olympia hall, London, last night in y
minutes 80 seconds, and now claims the
roc ord for that distance.
The Portland daily press., 1896-04-13
The Penobscot open.

Bangor, Me-, April 12.-The Penobscot
river was opened to navigation today.
The Portland daily press., 1896-04-13
TO CURE A COLD ONE nay.

Take laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets,
All druggists refund the money if it fails
to cure. 25c.
The Portland daily press., 1896-04-13
THE WEATHER

Boston, April 10.
Local forecast
for Monday: Fair
weather; warmer;
sou thwes5 winds.
Was h i n g to n,
April l2-Borecast
for Monday for
New England {:
Fair; probably
The Portland daily press., 1896-04-13
Local Weather Report.

morning; warmer, southerly winds.
The Portland daily press., 1896-04-13
INGERSOLL PREACHED.
Great AgnOstic in a Chicago Pulpit
Yesterday.
TELLS HIS CONGREGATION HOW
TO REFORM THE WORLD.

History of the Organization Known As the
Church Militant Under Whose Auspices
He Appeared-COngregati Sings
'.B1est Be the Tie That Binds' When He
Finished Speaking.
The Portland daily press., 1896-04-13

Rev Mr. Hewett Pres ents a Resolution
Which the Bishop Ruled Out-Another
on Same Subject Offered.
The Portland daily press., 1896-04-13

The prevailing thought of the Senate
just now is best given in the language
of the Senator who, while favorable to
the recognition of Cuba as a belligerent
power. is not olassed among the extrem-
lists. IT have" said this Senator, "dis-
oussed the subJeot with many Senators.
Democrats and Republicans, and l find
the general belief among them is that
Mr.. Cleveland will guide his conduct on
the important subject, by the solemn ex-
preston of opinion passed by the two
The Portland daily press., 1896-04-13

Expenses Are Unexpectedly Enormous
Troops Proceeding Very sIow-Diplo-
matio Letters from Kruger to
Chamberlain.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-06-01
HOUSE,

| The sake, or monograph wine duty
bill passed third reading unanimously
The following answers to questions
propounded by Rep. Robertson in re
discrimination on freight rates in the
inter-island service We're read:
l. The department has had no in
formation that either of the steam
ship companies was discriminating in
the matter of freight charges. Upon
investigation 1t Is found that freight
rates vary from $i.7j to So per ton
of the company; the freight charges
! depending upon the class of freight
carried, the distance carried, the facil-
tiles for landing and handling the
same, and the assistance rendered by
the consignees. The companies claim
that they do not discriminate against
freight handled under the same condi-
tons as regards quantity, frequency
of shipments and assistance rendered
in landing, all parties being treated
equally.
| 2. Discrimination on the part of
comman carriers, in either freight or
passenger rates. is undoubtedly H.
legal.
3. The inter-lsland steamship COM
panies are Hawaiian corporations, but
hold no franchise from the Govern
ment and not subject to control, ex-
| cept as provided by the general laws.
| find nothing that would give the
power TO the department to interfere
in matters Of discrimination. 1t
would devolye upon the party injured
to bring such action as might he
necessary in the courts to determine
the question.
The speaker announced the follow
ing committee TO confer with the Sem
ate ON the loan bill items: Rycroft,
Kamauoha and Richards.
Rep. Robertson introduced bill to
amend law relating TO the advertising
of claims against deceased persons
Read by title and ordered printed.
Rep. Kamauoha introduced a reso-
luton that no more bills be intro
duced by either member or committee
after today.
The resolution was deferred until
tomorrow, in order 10 ascertain OIL
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-06-01
THE REGIMENT.
Sentences of Court Martial-The 500
Prize Drill Ordered.

Carl W. hoss company - cour'
martialed for disobeying the Lawful
commands OF superior oficer' was
hned S2.oo'
L. u. Mnngas, Company H. court
martiaied for sleeping on post, was
dishonorably discharged from the N
u. IL.
Following orders was issued TINS
morning:
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-06-01
wOMEN's BOARD.

The Woman's Board Of Missions
will hold their annual meeting TO.
morrow Tuesday at the Central
Union church, their 25th anniversary.
An all day meeting. opening at 10
a. IN.
At the morning session there will
be given an account of their work in
the various home departments and re-
ports of secretaries and treasurer.
Lunch at noon. Afternoon session al
1880. Letters from absent members
"reminiscences of the organization Of
the board, and address of the Presi.
dent.
a cordial invitation is extended TO
all ladies Of this city and also TO any
strangers who may be here.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-06-01
TWO FOR TOWN TEAM
THEY TAKETHE RUBBER AGAINST
AN ARMY TRIO.
Some Excellent Target Records--Best
Two in Three Matches--Other Con-
tests Ahead.

The final match between Brunette
johnson and Nicely of the Barracks
against Capt. Parker, Ed Hingley and
c. b. Wilson was shot off Sunday
morning and resulted in victory fol-
the town team, and also gave to then
the rubber" in the series.
The possible in a "round" is so; in
Il single match score, $50.
This match started May 4. 1t was
shot under military regulations, IL
shots, 200 yards, off hand, and was for
best two in three. The Barracks woh
the first shoot, and the citizens the
last two. The scores for the three
matches were as follows:
May Same Johnson, 40, AZ, A, "a
and 41-214; Nicely 40, 40, Al, A and
43-214; Brunette, Al. 40, Al, II and
1905. Team, 633. Capt. Parker, Al,
AZ, 81, 80 and 33-l92; Iingley, 40, -,
AZ, ~ and 43-2l6; Wilson, 80, Al, 40,
80 and 1920. Team, COS. Barracks
ahead rs points.
Second shoot, May II, Ludewig in
place of Neely7Jobnson, 216; Bur-
nette, 2l3; Ludewig, i79. Team COS.
Capt. Parker, 1899; Hingley, 212; Will
son, EOS. Team, 6i6. Citizens ahead
points.
Third match, May 31-Johnson, 40,
As, AZ, As and 45-221; Brunette, 81,
AZ, AZ, AZ and 44-207; Nicely, 3s, ~,
80, AZ and 5000 Team, CPS. Capt.
Parker, Al, AZ, 40, AZ and 43-2l2;
Hingley, 43. 42, A, 46 and 43-21s;
Wilson, AZ, 40, 4S. 3s and 42-205.
Team, 635. Citizens won by points.
In the entire match the averages by
men were: Brunette, Al rs; Nicely,
40; johnson, A 1-5; Parker, AZ 2-5;
Hingley, 43 3-5; Wilson, Al. Another
match between the same marksmen
will be arranged. In the grand total
the barracks is ahead 10 points.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-06-01
ALL ALONG THE DOCKS
KALUILUI HERE TO LOAD SUGAR
FROM MAUI MILLS.
She Brought Guano Ships Loading
Chnrters--Lively Movements of the
Big Island Fleet.

Governor Freeth came over rs thir
officer on the $. 5. Kahului
The steamer Mikahala win max
two trips to the Garden Isle thi
week.
The $. $. Australia leaves FOR IN
Coast on Wednesday afternoon at
o'clock
The $. S. Warrimoo will he due mex.
Sunday from Victoria en- route to IN,
| Colonies.
The steamer Kinnu wqill he du,
from Maui and Hawaii tomorrow
afternoon.
The ship Jos. -. Thomas received
sugar from the schooner Knuikeaouli
this morning.
The ship Commodore now due from
Newcastle, y. 5. W., will load sugar
for New York.
The bark Albert brought guam
tity of stores for the missionary
packet Morning Star.
The ship John Mcdonald will leave
for New York tomorrow with full
load of sugar.
The brigantine VIM. g. Irwin re-
lieved the steamer Likelikc of part
OF her sugar cargo today.
The steamer W. q. Hall will leave
on schedule time for Lahaina, Koua
and kau tomorrow morning.
The steamer Waialcalc arrived sun
day morning from Kona and Kau with
sugar and thirty head of cattle.
Capt. Alex McGregor, of the Moko-
Iii has recovered 80 far from his recent
severe illness as TO be able to take
short walks.
The schooner Moi Wahine sailed for
koholaale today. The schooner Kaua-
keaouli of the same line will leave
for Paauilo tomorrow.
The steamer Likelike did not bring
" '' '''' VI sugar lnls lflp Her
cargo consists of 1000 bags Paauhau
sugar and 1851 Laupahoehoe.
The steamer Kaala returned from
Lahaina Saturday night with "A load
of sugar and rice and left again AT
noon today for Kahuku and Punaluu.
The British bark Belmont is load
ing coal at Newcastle, n. S. W.. for
this port. After discharging the Bel
mont will load sugar for the Della
ware Breakwater.
The steamer Hawaii brought sugar
from Honomu and Kukaiau yesterday.
She will leave for Honohina, Hakalau
and Pepeekeo on Wednesday after
noon at I o'clock.
The steamer Kauai came in from
Kauai yesterday morning with "a load
of sugar. The sailor who was in
jured on her at Koloa is slowly mend
ing AT the hospital.
The $, s. Kahului Captain TYSON,
hrTNeu lhte saturday afternoon, fif- |
teen days from Clitferton Island.
South America, with load of 200 |
tons of guano. She locked at Irm-
gard wharf. One of the sailors re-
fused duty on the passage and was
placed in irons, and kept in space |
near the boilers for eight days hort
~ after the steamers arrival Captain
Evans of the hnrbor police boarded |
her and the man was turned over to |
him. He was so weak from close CON
finement that he was scarcely able to |
keep his feet. The man was taken
to the police station where he was
cared for. The Kahului will
go to Maui to load sugar for san
Francisco,