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The Portland daily press., 1896-12-31

suspicious about Bran throwing plank.
Monks testimony is not entitled TO
credence because he had thrown the
blame on three different members of the
crew. de has had private counsel and
all possibl has been done to blame Bram
or Brown.
He is apprehensivs that O charge of
murder will be brought against him. LIZ
is peculiar that Monks never testified TO
knowing more than he has, being In the
midst of the killing. However, we don't
charge him with the tragedy. The
famous theory of murders was composed
written and that there might be no mis-
take, signed By Monks with his full
name. The word I Is predominant
throughout the statement Notwith-
standing all this, be has not the man
hood or strength of character not to come
In here and swear away the life OF the ac-
oused.
Further he begged to have this same
theory embodied into his Halifax deposa-
ten. Ii was his theory until 1t became
too ridiculous. Harmony prevailed until
they were ready to go into Halifax, when
salvage was talked of. Following this,
Sunday, Bran was put in irons. Brown
who was already in irons, then to get
himself Free said he saw Bran DO the
deed, while he (Brown) was at the wheel.
Take away the testimony and represen-
tation of Brown and there would be moth
ing left to this case. Bran would never
have been suspected or accused.
Why was the clothing of the accused
taken, put under lock and key, and ex-
amined by experts who found no traces
of blood? Did the course of the Foller
the day after the murder Indicate any
thing suspicious? All was harmonious
in regard to the direction and the
stewards orders were obeyed. Charles
Browns actions were suspicious. Ins
murders were committed between one
and two when Brown was at the wheel.
In view of this, and his actions he was
nut in irons. 1t ia only since the crew
had been associated with each other, that
suspicion and testimony rested 80 s5rong-
ly on Bran.
"Who is Browns" Mr.. Cotter severely
criticized Browns life. especially since
the Rotterdam affair. Also as to his con-
tradiotory testimony in court, in regard
to the shooting of a man and being In
the insane asylum. Mr. Cotter con-
tinued:
"He was not q fair witness. believe
he might have said and told more than
he did when on the witness stand IN th.s
room. His own conduct and the expere
testimony indicated his insanity. NOW
brought sea captains who are reputable
and good seamen, and they all testify
that a wheel can be lashed and left from
ten to thirty minutes. Further than that,
what were lashing ropes there for? The
captain had done it, and why should not
Brown know how to lash that Wheelf
Why should he not lash it?"
Assault is out of the theory and the
mon,y is out of the theory. The murders
were the acts Of a unbalanced and insane
mind. Was it Thomas Bramf Has be
shown any signs of Insanity No. It
was the act of mad man and void OF
MOTIVE"
The court adjourned until $50 tomor-
row morning.
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-31
M(DNY0N
HAS A CURE FOR EACH DISEASE
With Munyon's Improved Homeopathic
Remedies In tte House, Mothers Can
Become the Family PHYSICIANS.

Professor Munyon is honorei today as
the leading authority in the medical
world. His new and humane methods
of treatment have swept away all the old
fashioned ideas of doctoring with pois-
onous drugs that create dozen dis
eases In the effort to get rid of one. he
does not claim that he has one remedy
that will cure all complaints. but that
he has prepared specific cure for nearly
every disease. He does not claim that
Munyon's Rheumatism Cure will cure
consumption. dyspepsia or any other
complaint, but he does assert that it will
cure rheumatism. Munyon's Dyspepsia
Cure is-prepareu expressly TO cure dyspep-
sia: Munyon's Cough Cure to cure
coughs; Munyon's Catarrb Remedies to
cure catarrh; Munyon's Kidney Cure to
cure kidney troubles. The same may be
said of all Munyon's S different remedies.
They may be obtained at all drug stores,
mostly at 25 cents u bottle.
Personal letters TO Professor Munyon,
1906 Arch street, Philadelphia, Pa, an
swersd with free medical advice for any
disease.
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-31

Havana, via Key West, Deoem ber 30
"Maeeo is alive, " is the Cubans' joyful
cry. The first rumors, accepted with
incredulity, are now gaining ground.
Information is coming in to the city
daily giving the precise details. 1t is
said that when he fell..fromahis horse his
followers thought him dead, but found
he was still living. They spread the news
that he was dead in order to carry him
to place of safety.
Under strong escort they carried him
to the Siguara hospital where, under the
skilful treatment of Doctors Fermin,
Valdez, Domiguez and Panchon Dom.
inguez, the chief is now slowly recuperat-
ing. The acute period has passed. 1t
seems that only one wound is dangerous,
that in the stomach. Fortunately the
bullet did not touch the intestines. 1t
was feared that peritonitis might set in,
but he escaped it. No bones were fract-
ured. Zertuoha's treachery is being con-
frmed daily. Ii is said that Maceo' &
frat words when he was able to speak
we. an order for Zeutucha's capture, but
he had already fled to the Spanish lines.
Zeutucha wrote the letter found on
Gomez's body. Gomez was killed by q
baJonet thrust and aid not stab him
self as the Spanish say.
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-31
EXPECT BETTER THINGS.
Business Men Looking for Revival
During Coming Year.
OVER FIVE HUNDRED EXPRESS
VIEWS IN TRADES JOURNAL.

Ex-Congressman Walker Declares that
Financial and Tariff Legislation are
Necessary Before Any Change for the
Better Will Come.
Baltimore, December 50.-About i've
hundred leading Northern and Western
manufacturers and railroad officials IN
Guiding Presidents Cowen of the Baisi-
more and Ohio railroad and Ingalls, OF
the Chesapeake and Ohio, Vice Presl-
dents Finley OF the Southern railroad and
st. John, of the Seaboard Air Line
President Gates Of the Illinois Steel COM
pany, Abraham S. Hewitt and Others
contribute to this weeks issue OF the
Manufacturers Record, their views upon
the busir ess outlook for 1897. Almost
without exception they take very favor
able view of the situation aad a general
summary Of their letters shows confidence
in a gradual but sure return OF business
activity and prosperity.
The expectation of many people tha'
there would be quick revival after tne
election, is pointed out as withou'
reason. The position is taken that the
election only served to make possible the
beginning of better times.
Some claim that the new tariff Dill
must be passed before we can have fnil
prosperity. A large number are very
strong In their opposition to any con-
eressional action as to Cuba that is Ike
" to involve us In foreign war. Thls,
they claim, is the only danger thal
menace our prosperity.
Congressman Walker, chairman OF the
House com mittee on banking and cur,
rency, says: "We are certainly upon tne
threshold of period Of increased activity
and prosperity and wide expansion OF oui
trade interests, in domestic and foreign
markets provided Congress will accom-
plish the legislation demanded.
| \ If Congress dallies along year or two
in furnishing a revenue adequate to oul
current expenses, and TO pay OH oul
national debt in the near future, Whlie
Europe is filling our bonded warehouses
to bursting with products OF every k1no
in anticipation OF higher tariff ano
neplects the immediate reformation OF
our financial and banking system, tWe
wears hence the country will be IN
worse condition than any tilpe DURING
the last three yeare Never has thera beer
a time in the histcrv OF the country wher
it's prosperity depended so much upor
tariff and financial legislation as TO-DAY.
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-31
FAULTS OF OUR SAVING SYSTEM.
Timely Article by Ex-secretary Fafrchild
ON Subject.
Pa'timore, December S0.-Ex-Seoretary
OF the Treasury Cha les Fairchild opened

Pc timore, December 30.-Ex-Secretary
OF the Treasury Cha les Fairchild opened
-t.i4 inurning's session of the third day OF
The annual meeting of the American
E,conoruic Association. "What is the
present direction of acquisitive invest
rnent What is the relation OF deposi In
savings banks to the general business OF
the country?'' was the subject OF his ad-
dress. The ex-secretary said in part !:
esThe merit OF the savings bank system
is that it makes it easy to care for savings
and inducing saving, which is OF itself
benefit to the people who save, both
pecuniarily and morally. 1t is further
bsneat to the community in that this
saving accumulates capital, which is
available for general business purposes.
It manifestly should be the policy of the
government to encourage the habit OF
saving and make saving easy"
There are certain features connected
with this particular form of investment
Of savings which apparensly are not well
for the community. The bulk of our
savings banks have no capital or stock
holders. The assets all come from de-
positars and the accumulation OF earn
ings over and above dividends paid.
Every depositorlooks upon his deposit, not
as an investment, but something he can
Withdraw at will. In times OF financial
disturbance this fact generally Increases
tie distress. Soon the deposlt0rS in
savings banks begin to take alarm and
Withdraw deposits. Consequently there
is withdrawal of funds from all active
business institptions. Securities come
ON the market when it is not ready to
take them.
"Thus these funds, which have been SO
meFitor.ously accumulated and which
have been of considerable benefit to the
community. become at times menace to
all business interests. Many of the de-
posi5ors being employees OF the various
business enterprises which are crippled
By financial disturbances, the circle is
completed, and the fears of the depositors
return to injure the depositors them
selves by the curtaiiment' or stoppage of
their regular employment.
'sIs world seem to he wise for men to
consider whether by some device, saving
cannot still be made easy, and at the
same time some of the dangers OF which
I have spoken be avoided. The recent
growth Of mortgage insurance companies
the hab of giving shares in large mort
cages opens a way for Investment OF this
character, which would be suitable for
all us. Building and loan associations.
when properly managed, also afford in
vestnent for savings of very good
character. A general discussion follfwed.
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-31
Liberals VIII stand by Manitoba.

Montreal, December 30.-Hon.J. Tarte.
minister of public works to the Domin-
ion government, declared todaS that the
Dom ion government would stand by
it's Manitoba school settlement, even
though it was condemned by the church,
as it was the best which could be made.
Another attempt to ooerce Manitoba,
he said, might break up the confedera.
tion and lead to a civil war. An attempt
to re-introduoe remedial legislation in
the House If Commons he said, would
further fail, as the great proportion. OF
the conservatives would stand by the
government as would the great ajori-
ty of the people of Canada.
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-31
Gen. Colby is confident of receiving
encouragement in the east.
A Disease smitten City.

Washington, December 30.-Sanitary
Inspector ID. M. Burgess, U.sS. M. Ii. S.,
in report to the Marine hospital SER
vice ON small pox and YslIow fever In
Cuba, says that nearly all the spreading
diseases have somewhat diminished, ex-
oept small pox, which has Increased.
During the week ending December u,
there were 500 deaths in Havana, 30
caused by yellow fever with 100 new cas-
es, 81 small pox with 500 new cases, the
remainder by other causes. Fifty two
of the 55 deaths from yellow fever were
among Spanish soldiers.
At other points in Cuba these diseases
have prevailed, but not near the extent
as at Havana.
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-31
STEAMSHIP LINE TO BANGOR.
The New Brunswick to Run Between That
City and Portland.

Bangor, December 30.-Arrangements
are being made for a new steamship line
between Bangor and Portland company,
to be known as the Eastern Dispatch
Steamship company. which is to put on
the steamer New Brunswick to make
three round trips per week, touching at
all the down river landings also at Rock
land and Boothbay A representative of
the company is here making arrange
ments. The people of the towns in
terested are favorable to the plan.
The Belknap Motor company Of Port
land is largely interested in the project.
The steamer will make close connection
at Portland with New York steamers.
They propose to start the service by May,
1897.
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-31
Weather Observation.

The agricultural depal tment weather
bureau for yesterday, December 80. taken
at p m. meridian time, the observation
for each station being given in this order:
Temperature, direction of wind, state of
weather:
Boston. 40 degrees, SW, clear; New
York, SO degrees, W, clear; Philadel-
phia So degrees, W,p. cloudy; Washington
42 dsgress. SW, clear: Albany, 3s de-
grees, S. cloudy; Buffalo, SO degrees,
SW, cloudy: Detroit, 3s, SW, cloudy;
Chicago, 46 degrees, W. cloudy; st.
Paul, %. E, p. clear; Huron, Oak: 81 de-
grees, SE. cloady; Bismarck, u degrees,
&, clear; Jacksonville, 30 degrees, n,
cloudy.
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-31
Bath Busily Talking.
ESPECIAL TO THE PREss.1

ESPECIAL TO The PhESS'1
Bath, December 80. The society scan
dal In which the names of Editor John
O. Patten and Mrs. Percy W. Roberts are
prominently mentioned, is the talk Of
the town tonight and rumors are flying
thick and fast. Mrs. Patten Is In Bos-
ton, and your correspondent could not
see her regarding the report that she had
begun proceedings for divorce, hut her
father, Collector Charles W. Larrabee,
said tonight: "You can say that SO far
as my daughter is concerned, no action
has been commenced"
John SCOTT, Esq, who has been coun-
sci for DIR. Roberts, said: 81 have been
and suppose I am still DIR. Roberts IS
counsel, and go far as know, there have
been no proceedings 1nstlgated as yet,
but I presume TINT there will be. %
Owing to the very high social stand
ing of oil the parties concerned, the pat-
ter is all the more discussed. Mrs. Rob-
erts has been a leader in social events
here ever since her husband located here.
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-31
George b. Young Wants Pardon.

Augusta, December 30.-A petition for
the pardon of George 3. Young of Ellis
worth, who was sentenced October, 1894,
to four years to the state prison for as
sauit with intent to kill. was presented
to the governor and council this after
noon. John A. Peters appeared for the
petitioners claiming that Young was not
guilty of more than mere misdemeanor.
County ATTORNEY Clark of Bar Harbor.
was presen: andsmade nc objection to the
pardon
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-31
Using Second Hand Evidence.

Biddefold, December 80. -Biddeforl
parties upon whom scire facias writs
were recently served on liquor indict-
ments found at the last term of the Su-
prems Court, met today and decided to
contest their cases at the January term
of court. They claim the indictments
were found on the same spotter evil
dsnos which, formed the basis of the
previous indictments on which fines have
been paid.
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-31
ALLls HAPPINESS IN CUBA.

ALL Is HAPPINESS IN CUBA.
According to This Despatch There Isn't
Much of an Insurrection There Anyway.
Washington, December 30.-There is
authority for the statement that the
Spanish government is, generally speak
ing, entirely satisfied with the attitude
of the United States with reference to
the Cuban revolt. The governments at
Madrid and Washington understand
each other thoroughly.
Through advices which reached the
state department today 1t is learned that
as soon as that portion of the President e
recent message to Congress relating to
the Cuban situation had been translat-
ed, copies were sent to the Spanish min
listers ut the various European capitals
with the added statement that the Span
ish government was entirely satisfied
with the President's utteranoes. In these
circumstances the reports which convey
the impression that Spain is testing the
friendship of The European powers with
preventing an anticipated intervention
on the part Of this government, are pro-
nounced absurd
4 This is especially the case when it Ia
remem bered that the greater part of
Cuba LIS now in peaceful condition. that
in many provinces the crops are now be-
ing planted and that abundant reasons
exist for believing that successful re-
volt in the island against the Spanish
government cannot be much longer con-
tinued.
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-31

Partly cloudy, probably showers in the
northern portion, winds shifting to
northwesterly, with increasing force,
probably high on the coast, colder
Thursday evening.
Local Weather Report.
Portland, December 31-The local
weather bureau Office records as to the
weather are the following:
sa. m.-Barometer. 3D. 1874: thermome-
ter 30. o; dew point. "a. humidity. $50;
wind, NV; velocity. 3; weather, clear
8p. m.-Barometer. 30. Ola; thermome-
ter. $50; dew point. 30. humidity.
1870; wind. SW; velocity. II; weather,
clear.
Mean daily thermometer. $50: maxi
mum thermometer. 41.0; minimum ther-
mometer. $50; maximum velocity OF
wind, IA; total precipitation, 0.
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-31
THE WEATHER.
Boston, December

: Boston, December
30. Local forecast
for Thursday: Fair,
colder during the
evening and night,
brisk west to north
east winds.
Washington, De-
cember 30.-Forecast
for Thursday for
N e W England +:
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-31

Capitalists ere making preparation for
building an electric railroad from B1dde-
ford to Bar Mile, alongside Saco river:
The company will capitalize stock at
500, 00o, of which $4,000 has been PAID IN:
1t is expected she line will be completed
next September.
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-31

Levi P. Wyman. the founder of the
noted Wyman sandwich depots in Bos-
ton, aie yesterday aged 65.
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-31
WEYLER AN OBSTACLE TO REFORM.
Ex-Premier Sagasta Says He Is Incapable
of Coping With Rebellion.

Madrid, Decem ber So.-A report of an
interview with ex-Premier Sagasta. lead
er of the Spanish liberals, is published in
Ell Liberal, in which he is represented as
saying that Europe is in sympathy with
Spain In the maintenance Of Spanish
sovereignty in Cuba. but that Europe
wishes to see the establishment Of re-
forms in Cuba. Senior Sagas5a further
expresses the belief that Premier Canovas
only awaits report from ten. Weyler
that Pinar del Rio province is cleared OF
rebels, when he will grant reforms and
later autonomy. The ex-pIemier is quot
ed as saying that Gen. Weyler is himseit
an obstacle to the pacification of Cuba.
being incapable of coping with the rebel
lion.
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-31
''MlCEO is ALIVE
JOYFUL Cry Indeed 10 The Cuban
Camp.
WAS WOUNDED BUT RESCUED BY
HIS SOLDIERS.

Precise Details of His Injury Are Coming
to Observation-Disclosures TreacheEy
Confirmed.
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-31
Canovas Talks To a Newspaper.

Madrid, December 30.-The Impartial
publishes a report of an interview with
Senior Canovas, prime minister, i'll which
he declared that the government will
not accept any intervention on the part
OF the United States In Cuba. The Prim.
Ter also says that the home government
will not institute any reforms in Cuba
until the revolt in that island is limited
to the eastern provinces, but reforms will
be undertaken in the island OF Porto Rico
very shortly.
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-31
General Colby's Army.

Lincoln, Nsb., December L30.-Gen. L.
". Colby of Beatrice, who has taken up
On himself the task of forming an Anne
rican army to fis hit for Cuban indepen-
dence, will start for the east in few
days, stopping at Chicago. Cleveland
and New York.
At the latter place he will sail for
Cuba In an individual capacity to look
over the ground. Gen. Colby says: "The
organization is progre ssing. Companies
have been formed and enlisted in many
of the states and territories, and there is
no question about obtaining from 10,-
900 to 30, 600 hble-bodied volunteers.
Those desiring to give aid to Cuban lib
erty and independence should organize
into companies in the different localities
and write to me at Beatrice, Neb.. for
enlistment papers and instructions. "
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1896-05-20
THE
RICHARDSON
THE LARGEST AND HANDSOM EST
STORE IN THE STATE.
-. OUR ..
Great Silk Sale

Has attrac ed unusual attention and
hosts of customers have avsiled them
selves of The opportunity to secure
Dress aud Waist patterns at the very
low prices offered by US.
Fifty pieces of Dresden Six at 80
cents. Regular prices from $1,39 to
$169.
Fifty pieces of Silk at SO cents.
Regular prices from 81 10 to S1.39.
Note these prices This is your op-
portunity. The word bargain does not
express it. The goods are beautiful.
You can find bargains all over the
store.
Bargains in Gloves. Bargains in
Wraps and Jackets. Low prices every
where.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1896-05-20
@attbmam 4 Sumrnal.
Christian EndeavOr.
CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS.

We have in type, in convenient and at
tractive form, a Constitution and Bylaws
for the Young Peoples Society of Christian
which can with slight changes
be adapted to the requirements of any par
ticular society. We will send sample
copy and make prices to applicants.
WATcHMAN PUBLISHING Co.,
Montpelier, Vt,
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1896-05-20

Keep in mind the Victory Suit for Sc.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1896-05-20

Don't forget about those Washing
ington Mills Worsted Suits, five dif-
ferent shades. Price, SO and S12.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1896-05-20

Remember that we are selling suits
made from Sawyers' Celebrated Wool
ems for $40 each.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-10-07
A Neglected Treasure.

A kinsman Of the illustrious John G..
Calhoun informs US that be recently
visited the old home place Of the great
statesman. and was surprised to fud
that abont 5000 Of his unpublished
letters are reposing in boz there, appar.
eo:ly neglected. Our friend sends US
the following specimen:
Oetter written to Mrs. Clemson who
vas in Belgium
Washington, 7th March. 1848.
My Dear Daugbter:-The letter
from homo With this and mine to Mr..
Clemson give you all the Pendleton
and political news, so that you must re-
gard this but as brief answer to yours
by the Britannia.
am happy to hear that you ali es-
capped from the influenza except your
self, and that you have recovered from
it's effects.
You must not suppose that 10 con-
tending against corruption and misrule
that am impelled by the hope of sue
cess. Had that been the case, would
long since have retired from the con-
a'ct. Far higher motives impel me,
sense of duty to do the best for our
country aud leave the rest to Provi-
denca hold the duties Of life to be
greater than life itself, and 10 perform
ipg them manfully and against hope,
our labor is not lost. but will be pro-
ductive of good in after time. Indeed,
| regard this lie very much as strug-
gle against evil, and that to him who
acts on proper principle the reward is
in To Struggle ;nnr" ;ban in tn vi~'"ry
itself, although that greatly ra'asro~
it. So strong is my faith io th.- h-!;e
my dear daughter. tba' 10 apl ~::a 80
either BY the present o: afser ,.s: "
necessary to sustain nc in strugs :;'.:
to do my duty iu resisting wrong, es-
pecially where my courtry is concern.
ed, altho' put high value 90 renown.
You will thus see that 10 struggling
against the downward .cadenoy Of our
country. it is not because do not take
just view of human nature as you sup
pose. but because | am actuated by
higher motives than you attribute to
me- But enough Of this. x ;:
(Signed) j. G. CALHOUN.
It appears to US that all these letters.
or such of them as are of real value,
should be edited and published. Every
thing that Mr.. Calhoun wrote was se-
rious, sincere and interesting If no
individual will undertake this work, We
suggest that the State of South Caroli-
nr make Legislative appropriation for
that purpose.-Augusta Chronicle.