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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-02-04
RAPIDLY GAINING.
MIR. Reeds Strength is Giving His Friends
High Hope.

washington Despatch to the Springfield Re-
publican.)
The manner in which Speaker Reed is
causing high hopes among his friends of
capturing the Republican nomination at
ST. Louis. 1t is not that they val 4,
Southern SO highly as Northern ones, y
the impression has prevailed that Mo
Kinley had pretty strong mortgage on
the Southern delegations, and if they are
coming over to Reed, his friends have
no doubt of his success in the North.
There has been feeling among conser
vative judges of the political situation
that Reed and Mckinley were likely to
defeat each other and the presidential
nomination to go finally to Harrison or
Allison
If Reed is as strong in the West as he
is proving himself in the South and
East, he may carry the nomination more
easily than Blaine carried it in 1884.
One OF the conditions of such success is
an overlooking enthusi aSm among his
followers. 1t was this more than mere
numbers which carried Blaine through
that eyentful struggle. President Arthur
was StronS on paper anu Cd the llfSJ DRl-
OF, but his forces lacked enthusiasm and
power TO make proselytes. The result
was that they crum bled to pieces under
the Blaine assault. What little strength
there was in the opposition to Blaine, was
in tho resolute minds of the New York
and Massachusetts independents, then
led by George William Curtis, Andrew D.
White, Theodore Roosevelt, John F. An
drew and Henry Cabot Lodge Mr.. Reed
will have no such influence to contend
against at ST. Louis. His personal hon
esty is unohallenged, and while he lacks
some of the magnetism which made Mr..
Blaine favorite with every one who had
touched his hand. he binds his friends
to him by the strong bonds of respect for
his intellectual attachments.
"Joe" Manley, who did so much to
organize the strength of Mr.. Blaine is
now working with equal skill for MIR.
Reed. He passes through Washington
occasionally in performance of his duties
as member of the national committee
and in his hunt for delegates, and while
be preserves his usual discretion, it Is
evident from his satisfied air that he is
finding Mr.. Reed a popular candidate
to work for
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-02-04

The National Board of Trade at it's
session in Washington last week again
renewed it's oft repeated demand for a
national bankrupt law. The Torrey law
which failed of passage by the last
Congress meets their approval. In their
resolutions they point out that law pro.
viding for involuntary bankruptcy only
will not meet the requirements of the
situation. 1t must be made to include
voluntary and involuntary bankruptcy.
The greatest opposition to such q meas.
ure comes from the baekwoods districts oil
the country, where trade sharpers are un.
willing to see any change inaugurated
whereby the present easy methods of de.
frauding creditors would be prevented.
But change must be made in the inter
ests OF the entire country, and the present
Congress Will neglect its duty if it fails
to pass bill which will meet all the re.
QuiremeEtE Of the case.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-02-04

The New York World publishes an
elaborate review of the military opera
tions in Cuba during the past year from
which it appears that the rebels have
made very little progress in liberating
Cuba and establishing permanent gov
ernment and the Spanish troops just as
little in quelling the instruction. An
immense amount of property has been
destroyed and deal of blood shed with
out any very positive results. The World s
view which is based upon reports of a
careful correspondent is in accord with
the common opinion made up from the
general press dispatches
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-02-04
PERSONAL AND PECULIAR.

William E. Gladstone says in recent
life is as keen today as it ever was and
that he could accomplish more work thar
of old if his body would permit
The quiet but beau tiful town of Ok
ford, in Worcester county, claims the
honor of having produced three persons
now prominent in public view, namely,
Secretary Olney, Miss Clara Barton and
Senator eWolcott, whose mother was q
native of that town.
The movement to erect d suitable monu-
ment to Edgar Allan Poe in Baltimore is
making commendable progress and has
the active sympathy of BaltimoEe's most
representative citizens. lover Poe's
grave" says 'tThe Baltimore Sum- Sin
the corner of Westminster Presbyterian
ChurchyaTd, is the we'll known monu-
ment erected twenty years ago by the
Public School Teachers Association of
Baltimore, assisted by the late George w.
Chllds, of Philadelphia. The teachers
began the collection of the funds in 1865.
The total sum which was obtained W as
about 81, 200. The monument consists OF
pedestal or die-block, with an ornamen-
tai cap wholly of marble, resting on two
marble slabs and a granite base The
front of the die-block bears a medallion
portrait of the poet by the sculptor Volck
while on the western side Is an inscrip.
tion.''
DR.. George Dock, professor In the
Medical School Of the University Of Mich
igan, has been elected professor OF
pathology and baoteriology In the Jeffer
son Medical College of Philadelphia.
J. B. Robinson of South Africa is re-
puted to be the richest man in the world
his fortune being estimated at $3.50, 600,
0O0 Ins16S7 he was almost beggar. Al
Kimberly he laid the foundation Of his
fortune by picking up $1,000 diamond.
His ambition now is to be worth bill.
ion.
CLANCY NJ. Depew takes nothing
stronger than glass of champagne, and
that only after an exhausting speech.
Formerly he smoked, but he thought
cigars injured him, and he stopped. A
public speech to him is the most inyigor-
ating tonic. Occasionally he has pre-
pared his speeches, but it is the testi-
| moDy of the majority of his friends that
he never sticks to the text.
County Commissioner Samuel States
of Jefferson, Pa, has son baptized
Omitted. =" The other day he addressed
a letter to his son Omitted States
| Pupxsutawney, Pa - and the Postmas
ter at BrookVille posted it up in frame
outside, labeled: "Held for better ad
dress.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-02-04

The decision MOTTO press the Davis reso-
lntion defining the Monroe doctrine to a
hasty vote is wise one. We do not be-
lieve that there is any good reason for
pressing it to vote at all, but certainly
there can be none for hurrying it. Just
what the effect of the resolution will be
is uncertain. Some contend that it will
strengthen and broaden the Monroe doc
trine while others are equally sure that
1t will weaken and dilute it. Until there
Is more general agreement on just what
it is and what it will do it would be q
good thing to let it lie On the table. If
that general agreement never comes, so
much the better, in our opinion.
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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-02-04

The vote on the substitute for
the bond bill in the Senate demon strated
that there is free silver majority in
that body of seven at least, and that was
practically all that it did accomplish for
unlimited coinage; for the House has
undoubtedly large anti-silyer majority
and the President is unalterably opposed
to that policy 1t accomplished, however,
the defeat of the House bond bill and
compels the President to get gold for the
reserve under existing law.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-02-04

1t is a curious fact that the Democrats
who claim to be the party of the people
always listening for the public voice are
making the most strenuous endeavors to
prevent constitutional amendment in
favor of biennial elections being submit
ted to the people of Massacuhset 9. For
some reason they do not want the people
to have an opportunity to speak their
minds on this subject
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-02-04

The report that Minister Bayard has
expressed an intention of resigning his
Office if the House of Representatives
passes vote of oensure upon him.fo his
speeches in England, is probable to say
the least. After such vote Mr.. Bay
ard would be very uncomfortable per-
sonally, and his standing as an ambas-
sador would be greatly injured.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-02-04
THE PRESS.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4.

1t will be good news that the prospect
of getting the st. Paul off the beach has
improved. 1t would be shame to have
this magnificent ship permanently buried
in the sand.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-02-04
German.

The Senate is expected to take up the
tariff bill this week; and then the flood
gates Of eloquence will be opened again.
Tariff and free silver are subjects on
which the Senate can talk Indefinitely
not only can but will if it gets a chance.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-02-04

Washington Despatch to the Springfield Re-
publican.)
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-02-04

Senator German has absolutely refused
to be delegate to the next Democratic
National convention. 1t is going to be
too much like funeral, probably, for
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-06-13
PILEASANTVILLE

William Van Wart is having a cellar dug FOR a
new house IN the orchard on the Bedford Road and
expects to build n large house
Bessie. the daughter Of Mr. and Mrs Daniel p.
HAYS. who has been long ard dangerously Ill, is
slowly recovering.
Tho son o. william Hailcy who was kicked by
@ horse two weeks ago has regained consciousness.
and t. expected now 10 fully recover from his In
juries
Mrs David Cromwell ana Mrs. Charles Davenport
Horton. ~ White Plains visited Mrs. sproul on
Wednesday.
Preparations being made for barn party to
be held at Mr. Robbinss. on the Bear Ridge Road
IN the near future.
Mss Ella NJ. Barton. of Stony Point. In with her
cousin Mrs. George Hunt. at Chappaqua for an
Indefinite time.
Stanley Van Wart. the organist at st. Johns
Episcopal Church. was graduated from the Con
servatory OF Music last Wednesday. with high
honOrs.
Mr.. and Mrs John -. Goodwin OF Brooklyn. ar
rived at Pleasantvc Thursday for tho sum
mer.
There will be a stra wberry festival for the benefit
Of the Pleasantville Library next Tuesday evening
AT the home Of Or. and Mrs r. =. Swift. 4 must
ment OF the guests. 4 similar affair Will be given
the same evening b. the Ladies' Aid Society In
the First Methodist Episcopal Church. In the old
village.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-06-13
PORT CHESTER.

The women OF the congregation OF the Baptist
Church will give strawberry festival in the lecture
room next Tuesday evening
A practice and apparatus drill OF the Harry
Howard Fire Company will take place next Monday
evening Members failing to attend will have 10
submit TO n fine
a benefit for Homer Mead has been arranged TO he
he'd IN Fehr's Opera House, Saturday evening
June o. AT which fine programme will be present Ell
by Ncw-York city artists. Mr. Mead some time ago
lost both his hands while blasting rocks and was
cared for by the Women's Hospital Association.
The Rev. Charles r. Brugler. rector OF St Peters
Church. sails for Europe on Wednesday next
The annual picnic and festival at Purdy's Grove
Thursday. OF Meor Hose Company. No g. was
most enjoyable affair and the parade In m. even,ng
In which hremen from far and near took part was a
great success.
DR.: Elizabeth Bates Of Westchester-ave., Is visit
Ing friends In Omaha,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-06-13
r,.c,,,,or AID BRoxxvILLE.

C.,ua-cn.s Oar VIII Do celebrated in the tt -kaho'
,,o,,odrs, PASTORAL church tomorrow evening by
.ine,og re-.,aiions ana addresses superintendent
Allen viii hav.. charge % the excr 'ises
~ o Tai o, MaAison-ave. Ncw-York city. Is
building a cottage az Bronx Manor.
The GOOD Government, club II the town - East
Chester held an important meeting 0" Monday
night discussing town anaFs
BIDS for the proposed rev schoolhous' on "aV.
erlv I'M Turkahoe were opened this week ana
ranged from $500 to $500 The award "" De
made t,-fiSh'.
Father J. y saltcr. o, tho Tuokahoe Immaculate
c',cc,,lon church celebrated on Sunday last tho
twenty-third Anniversary o. his ordination 10 'h'
priesthood.
lyccIm building. with hall 20 seat 90 people
o,l accommodations FOR a hook and ladder ap-
Under the auspices Of Tuckahoe HOOK ana l~'D''r
Company 40. ]
The state School Superintendent has decided
against the Schooi Commissioners order FOR a new
school district to be made ont or school DIS
trr, 40 l. o. Tuckahoe. An enabling act was
uassed by The last Legislature FOR the e5inbhsh'
incnt 81 the district
The women o; the Tuckahoe Methodist Episcopal
Church announce 4 strawberry festival ami apron
sale to be held in the church parlors next Thurs
day evening.
St johns Legion OF tho Tuckahoe Episcopal
church Will forward a Rft o. flowers 10 inc Flower
Mission in N"w-York c.iy next THURSDAY, ana
asks for contributions OF lwcrs FOR This object
The officers Installed FOR the Companion Circl" %
Flrcsters in Tuckahoe include Mrs. +. J. Travcrs,
cb,es compauior. Joha shelly. assistant: r. ".
Grant and Mr. Jula ORourke. secretaries. and
Mrs J. i. Shelly treasurer.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-06-13
RYE.

The Hopkins estate. In the town OF Harrison. has
been purchased by Henry ". York. OF Rye. who pro-
poses cutting the property up into building lots lie
has also purchased the Tompkns property adjoining
for the same purpose
The Village improvement Society has had the
telegraph poles throughout the town scraped clean Of
the unsightly posters and handbs with which
they have been dishgured Hereafter the poles must
not be used bi.lboards
fine liberty pole has always been OF the in
etitutons of the town of Rye a new one has Just
been selected. which 10 be 1875 feet in height and
will be surmounted by gilt eagle. whose wings will
be six feet apart from tip 10 tip.
At the annual meeting OF the Rye Lawn Tennis
Club. held Tuesday. the following officers were
elected: President Junius s. Morton: vice-presi-
dent. B. L. Sackett; secretary, Henry H. Wiggin:
treasurer, III. w. Cooper governors f. H. Wiggtn
a. Z. Gwynne and Herbert A. Sherman. The club
- IN nourishng condition and has upon Its rolls
lsS active and IS honorary members.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-06-13
NEIN-ROCIfELLE

George W. Dawson. the superintendent OF the
Salem baptist Church Sundny-scho1. Is spending a
few weeks IN the Adirondacks In search OF health
HIS wife accompanies HIM
Miss Florence Crosby a member OF the present
junior class Of Vassar College has returned her
home In Trinity Place whore she Will spend tho
summer
Mrs. 4. c. wllmarth. OF this village. has recently
been visiting friends IN Philadelphia and Wash
ington.
La Sale \. Maynard tho proprietor Of christian
Work" has returned from his recent outing In
Pennsylvania much benefited In health
The wedding OF George Hawkes.. formerly OF this
place. and Miss Carrie b. Hartley OF Chelsea
Mass. took place in Bombay. India, on March 2s
These young people have tho best wishes OF this
community.
Charles II. Bogardus has been appointed sexton OF
the Salem Baptist Church. The Board Of Trustees
OF the church is composed OF the following mem
bers; John periey PRESIDENT Walter H. Todd
Arthur LEplattenler. secretary. and J. Vinton
Locke.
The Sons Of Veterans received their flag. the
gift Of Joseph r. Ennis. Thursday evening. and
T.. f. O'connor made the address OF presentation az
the Grand Army rooms, This young organization
has some wideawake and stirring members, and will
undoubtedly be heard from In the future
Glen Island is open again and all Westchester
County Will undoubtedly make early preparations TO
to the regulation OF last year prohibiting the snap
shots OF the amateur photographers.
For damages caused by the flooding OF n cellar
Mr. Shields OF Euclid Place has asked for 5000 from
the Board OF Trustees OF the village.
The president OF the village has been authorized
to issue 1900 OF certificates OF indebt edness to be
used according to the OF the new charter FOR
the Fire Department
Mrs John II. Crawford of Westport Conn., Wis
lied friends IN IIocust-ave last week.
o. f. Zoilikoffer and his family are spending the
summer at their beautiful home In Cedar Road.
Mrs. j. r. Butterworth and her family have re-
turned from long visit to Scotland to their homo
In this village.
Heraut NJ. kiretchIian. In his address here on
The Armenian Question" stated that In Armenia
u man was taxed FOR seven years after his death
That Is worse than any tax regulation hereabouts
st. Johns Methodist Church will have an ex-
curson to Locust Grove Long Island on July g.
The Sam Sloan has been secured and a limit ed
sale or tickets insures that there will he over
nave charge OF the affair.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-06-13

Mr. e,a Mr. William H. Robertson and Harry
Robertson Barrett have gone to s.. Louis to
attend the National Convention. Miss Katherine
Hunt Is in Paterson. y. j.. visiting Miss Won Wae
rer ard Miss Elizabeth y Barrett is in Blairs-
town attending the reunion Of her clnss at BARS
Hall.
There was noon wedding last Wednesday at
the home Of Mr. and Mrs. Munson Frost, at York
town Heights. the occasion being the marriage Of
their eldest daughter. Eiinor Lee Frost. TO James
P. Mead The ceremony was performed by the
Rev. W. j. Cummings and was witnessed by
number OF friends and relatives The bride was
cousin Miss Barger as bridesmaids. M and Mrs
Mead will live in Yorktown on their return from
the wedding journey
The regular meeting OF the Nickel Post will be
held in Armory Hall this evening. and several
new members admitted.
George Mead and his family Of New-York, are at
their country seat near Lake Maccabuc, for the
summer.
Tomorrow being Childrens Day. there will be
rpecal services in both churches here in charge OF
,he children In the evening Mr.. Hamburg will
take for his topic rs the Gospel Fountain Able
TO Give Life 10 the World?
On Wednesday evening the Christian Endeavor
Society OF the Presbyterian Church met at the
home Of Miss Nellie Reynolds, in Cherry-st It
was the annual election of officers and Miss Lizzie
Van Tassc was chosen for president; Miss Anna
Fisher vlce-presdent: William G. Barrett sec
retary Harry r. Barrett. treasurer and Miss
Elizabeth y. Barrett reelected corresponding
secretary. lawn party followed, ana a social
time was enjoyed by all
There will be clambake next Tuesday at the
public IS invited
The Ladies' Aid Society OF the Methodist Epls-
copal Church. of this place. will give lawn party
and strawberry supper at the home OF Mr. and Mrs
Fletcher Lent, the Mountain House. IN Cherry-st,;
next Wednesday evening. Supper Will be served
after o'clock.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-06-13
PELHAM MANOR

The annual opening games Of the season will be
held to-day on the grounds OF the New-York
Athlete club on Travcr's Island. fine pro
gramme has been prepared. and with FAIR weather
II most enjoyable time Ia expected The bes; way
to reach the clubhouse t. TO take trains from
Forty-socond-si. that leave N | and O'Clock for
New Rochelle. and then take the branch trains
from that point TO Pelham Manor. This saves
r!d. On the crowded trains from One-hundred- ard
It
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-06-13
PELfIAMNlII.E..

The young people OF the Church of the Redeemer
In Pelhamville gave strawberry festival at the
chapel Thursday evening which neted more
than $50 The rector of this church. the Kew {.
w. Bolton has long and faithfully served the In
terests OF the parish and has been instrumental IN
securing the building OF this beautifnl mousse OF
worship.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-06-13
DOBRS FERRY.

Arthur Rodeman and his family. formerly OF Eliza
beth. " J.. are living with Adam Stab.
For the last two weeks there has been such de-
mand for accommodations in the Dobbs Ferry Hos
pital that every bed In Il ia occupied number OF
patients have been refused for want OF better ac-
commodation. The need OF u larger building Is
MI
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-06-13
LARCHMONT.

Mr.. Mary A. Webb will build hana Issnoos !,
Mrs. WIN, many modern improvements at III
SnSs Th maw srsn COMPANY OF
,,r and Nr. r. H. White are spend'hs w.
son in their homo on Magnoia-aVe' "a. thtH
Capta,n J. c. Sanford and bis fs%ps Sut
:, Ansss -. s;s: x: sss:sI:: 49, n sSas
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-06-13
Accompanies. Messrs. h'Ae" 80.

Finale Observation-Disclosures l., hroiGN ~"
Mrs. George f. Lewis has as"'o rhs !'''
steam yacht. the Stranger d 10
is now In perfect cruising o'' q catca
Joseph Boyce. local ahs'0l, and broke ".
, Ssss ss s, the In ,ss s'r
ali etit tWen t pounds. and hav'ns VI"
weighing six pounds ten ouhee'' A.. Olson. d
James underhir. of Peekskill, and x s, to ~
Tuclsahoe. were on their way IT,, an rhur'dN
Hudson River station, th's '"'" 4, ooen wsscs
evening. driving spir'eu 40 .n,ston S. VIZ =.
s"s a a"s sss.%. aas ss nd ; %
started down Main-st.. but the ~ doing ever
pulling him into the gutter and oy -, !. thrown Nv
turned the wagon, and both men were o.. W.. va. s.s
iently to the street Medisa. nd found that 3
Irnderhill sustained some injuries a'.on being IT,
was taken 10 the hospital; MI. oh,e to procee' v
fortunate' after examination was @o''
hia tourney.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-06-13
TARRYTOWN.

rAo. uaa y LULLABY concert" prececed " ava.
Bicyclers" one OF John kenrcN nl,e -. ,he Ssns.a
ductions given IN the Lyceum ma" ..,, AZ Jvns
OF the Womans Exchange on ."o amazed By
II. TIE concert was arranged a"1 =, ,bs cor.
Mrs. II. V. Conrad. The pros'a"''"
cert follows: v.u,.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-06-13
OTHER WESTMINSTER M,
SING SING.

me hpworth League Of the H,sh,..
Methodist Episcopal Church will bo's "'."d An
the chapel next Thursday evsn,n = sociat.
ciothing and other articles for ,bs' when in,
ceived. No"'s Fcrry viii y