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The Portland daily press., 1896-12-07
NOT A BRILLIANT. SUCCESS.
Weyler's Campaign A Disappointment
to Cuban Loyalists

Whereabouts of Captain General Still A
Mystery-Condition Of Roads Some
thing to Do With His Lack OF Activity.
Havana, December 6.-ThIss days have
elapsed since any news was received from
Capt. Gen. Weyler. 1t il now not known
in what part of the province of Pinar del
Rio he il, or what he IL doing towards
carrying out the plan Of the campaign on
which tho Loyalists have built high
hopes, but which thus far has resulted in
no signal success. On account OF the
heavy rains prevailing lately, 1t is
probable the condition Of the country
has put temporary oheck on the opera
tions Of the Spanish fol ces.
The officials here state that there is
nothing surprising in no dispatches be-
ing received from Gen. Weyler, as he il
a man of action rather than words, and
is waiting to meet the rebels before he
devotes any time to the writing of do
spatches.
Gen. Melguizo reports that his com.
uand surprised rebel hospital In the
Valley hills, province of Pinar del Rio.
Six insurgents, whether wounded or rot
is not stated, were killed and the dwell
ings and all the camp paraphenalia were
destroyed. The first contingent Of new
reinforcemonts, numbering $500 men ar
rived today.
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-07
Rockefeller to Make Steel.

Chicago, ILL.,, December 6.-John D..
Rockefeller is credited with an am bition
to control the iron and steel industry OF
she country, as he already does the petro-
leum product, and the story has been
started that an iron and steel manu-
featuring plant, to cost not less than
$40, 600. eco. and twice or thrice that
amount should it be found necessary, is
to be erected in South Chicago, and to
be in full operation within a year. Dock
frontage of nearly one and half miles
has already bsen secured. or practically
so, as the parties negotiating for it have
until December IL to make their option
good.
This latest move on the part of Mr..
Rockefeller, If the truth has been told.
will be Of supreme interest ana import
ance to the iron industry. 1t was an
nounced few days ago that dock
property on the Calumet river had been
purchased for $500, 600, $3.50, 900 represent
ing property belonging to the Calumet
Canal and Dock company, and $3.50. 600
the property of private persons. The
Standard Oil company was credited with
being the purchaser, but this met
prompt denial. Leslie Carter. attorney
for the Canal and Dock company, inti-
mated, however, that Mr. Rockefeller
might be the purchaser.
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-07
TO THROW ALGER DOWN.
Strong Opposition To His Appointment
As Cabinet Officer in His Own State.

Canton, O., December 6. 6.-.After week
of the hardest work he has experienced
for two months, Major Mckinley enjoyed
q day of thoro ugh rest. The weather
was fine. The Major took drive with
Col. and Mrs. Myron B. Herr1ck In tne
morning and a walk In the afternoon.
There were no callers of a political
character. This evening Major McAln-
ley was thoroughly rested and in the best
of spirits. There will be good many dis
tinguished visitors at Canton this week.
The Michigan politicians who passed
through Canton today are authority for
the statement that Gen. Alger will be
opposed in his on state and that Mayor
Pingree. ex-senator Palmer and others
may make formal protest against his
appointment to position in the cabinet.
It Is stated that the influence in Michigan
unfriendly to Gen. Alger will seek to
have Senator Sherman, whose opposition
to him is matter Of history, oppose con-
flrmation II his name be sent to the
Senate rs cabinet officer.
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-07
ARMS FOR MAcEo.
A Peculiar Tale a. to How They viii Be
Sent,

Jacksonville, Fla, December b.-The
Cuban delegate here has received re-
quest from Gen. Antonio Macso for
large supply Of arms ana anmuhItIon
and medioines to Be cent to him immeai.
ately. The Dauntless and Three Friends
will leave for Cuba at once with the sup
plies. No attempt has been made at
secrecy, and the United States marshal
has been informed that the Three Friends
will carry cargo of munitions Of war
to Cuba.
ME. Bans, the owner, goes to Washing
tom st once to inform the Attorney Cen
eral that he has contracted to load car
20 on the coast of Cuba. and will de-
mand that his vessel be escorted there by
a United States warship. He insists that
under the ruling OF the United States
Supreme Court in the Horsa case, the
carrying Of arms on an unarmed vessel
is not violating the law.
The Dauntless will take on her cargo
Of arms at Eau Gallie. The Commodore
will leave for Cuba with arms today.
Col. Emilio Nunez of the Cuban Junta
In now in Jacksonville directing the
m ovements of the expedition.
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-07
PENSION FRAUDS ABROAD.
Efforts to Protect United States Against
False Benifciaries.

Washington, December 6.-Commis-
sioner Of Pensions Murphy. by direction
of Secretary Francis of the Interior De-
partment, has issued an order to Colnnel
Wilson, the local pension agent, which
will cause several pensioners in Germany
considerable trouble, and which will
doubtless become the subject of inter
national correspondence. The United
States Ambassador in Berlin has alread ,
been instructed by the State Department
to investigate the matter and report on
il, and an answer is expected soon.
The order concerns the payment of
pensions to pensioners residing in Ger
many, and directs that unless their
vouchers have been executed before q
Unitad States Minister, Consul or consul
lar officer, or AN Amtsriohter they shall
not be paid. II appears that since the
passage of the law affecting such vouch-
ers there has been about s40o. 600 paid out
on vouchere, which have been Illegally
executed in Germany, and that payments
are going on at the rate of nearly 500,
900 year.
1t is possible that the ruling of the de-
partment may affect the status of the
cases of the pensioners in Germany, as it
is believed a majority of their papers on
file have been illegally executed, and
they are not entitled to pensions.
Commissioner Murphy, regarding this
matter, said to me today: "It appears
that almost all of the German pensioners
execute their papers before notary, who.
in Germany, has only the right to ad-
minister an cath in real estate transac-
tions. There are now residing in Ger
many COL pensioners, the majority of
them being fathers and mothers of Union
soldiers. They received last year the sum
of S92, s7s In pensions. All foreign pen
sions are paid by the Washington agency,
and there are 3, ,781 pensioners living
broad, and last year they drew $685.
735. rs. It is not believed that similar
condition of affairs exists In any other
country, SO we are forced to discriminate
against those pensioners residing in Ger
many"
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-07
CELEBRATE GOLDEN WEDDING.
A Maine Couple Who Have Grown Old
Together in Massachusetts.

Athol, Mass, December 6.-Mr. and
Mrs. Joseph 9. Blake this evening cele-
brnted their golden wedding at their
Chestnut Hill home. Over 100 friends
and relatives participated. Poems by
Rev. E. B. Knowlton and Miss Minnie
Pitts were read and remarks made by
Rev. J. N. Shipman. MIR. Blake was
born in Lisbon, Maine in 1894, married
Sarah Hodgkins, who was born at Lewis
ton. Me-, In l846. The couple wa.
married by Ami Durham, Esq., at Lis
bon, Me., December 6, 1s46, After living
in Sharon, South Dedham and Paw
tuoket, r. l., they came to Athol in 1872
Mr.. Blake has been boot maker, station
agent and farmer, and served three years
In the army. He and his wife ara promi-
nent members of the Baptist church.
Their three daughters. their husbands
and only son assisted in receiving.
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-07
From Happy Life to De.th.

Bridgton, N. j., December e.-Mauds
Mcdonnell. wife of George Mcdonnell
and daughter OF Captain Henry 8. Rob-
bins, one Of the largest oyster shippera
at Bivalve, went to her bedroom Satur-
day morning and shos herself !. through
the head with her husbands revolver.
just before she had been hugging and
kissing her father and playing with the
little child Of her brother. She left them
with merry laugh to 60 to her bedroom.
Mrs. Mcdonnell was only twenty-three
years old, and had been married about
three years. Her married life had always
been happy.
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-07
Raiders to Be Released.

London, December Cit is expected
that Sir John Willoughby, Hon. Robert
White, Colonel Grey, Colonel Henry
White and Major Coventry, all of whom
were sentenced with DR.. Jameson for the
part they took in the Transvaal raid.
will be released before Christmas. DR..
Jameson, who has been set at liberty,
was sentenced to fifteen months i'm
prisonment, Sir John Willoughby to ten
months. Hon. Robert White, seven
months, and Colonel Grey, Colonel White
and Major Coventry to five months each.
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-07
RaYard Saws Nav.

Washington, December Information
has been received here that Ambassador
Eayard has declined with many thanks
the proposed testimonial the London
Daily Telegraph suggested should be
raised by popular subscription in Eng
land AZ a mark of appreciation of his
efforts to preserve good will between the
two countries.
Mr.. Bayard takes the ground that his
position as ambassador would prevent
his accepting b gift of the kind proposed.
This is in accordance with the views OF
the State Department held Of Mr..
Bayard,s probs BILE action in the matter.
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-07
Six Days Bioy Gle Race.

New York, December Tho six day
bicycle race at Madison Square Garden
started at 1906 this niorsinE. in the
presence Of big crowd Of spectators.
Much interest is taken In the event,
owing to its Observation-Disclosures, and
by the presence Of long distance foreign
riders of whom Tom Linton, the Welch
champion, and Charley Chappls, the
English long distance crack, are the
stars. The trick il ten laps to the mile.
There were twenty eight starters. The
first mile was made in three minutes by
Tom Linton.
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-07

ment from day to day. The programme
of business for the first week Of the
session will depend upon developments
from day to day Of committse action and
recon- mendation.
Before the week closes the legislative
executive and Judicial appropriation bills
will be reported and placed on the calsn-
dar, and Friday night there will be the
usual session for the consideration of
private pension bills
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-07
PLAYING ON THIN ICE.
Three Children Drowned in Naugatuck
River,

Waterbury, Conn, December 6-Dan1el
Ryan aged six, was drowned in Nauga-
tuck river at Thomaston late yesterday
afternoon. His body was recovered at
nine this morning. The bodies OF William
and Josephine Burke, aged seven and
eleven, respectively, who were drowned
at the same time were recovered lust eve
ming. The triple tragedy occurred neal
the dam across the Naugatuck river IN
the rear of the fume and Atwooa E
factory.
Ice formed on either edge Of the river,
but the centre of the stream was open.
The children were playing ON the ice and
venturing too nenr the edge they broke
through and were drowned.
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-07

its publication, including reclame notices
OF what are called "1h he Times Novels,
and special contributions. The paper
though still the most notable organ OF
opinion in England, has clearly faiien
upon evil days and needs reinforcing
somehow.
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-07

local snow In Maine: SilButly CooleE )
southsrly to westerly winds.
Local w Gather Report.
Portland, December 6.-The local
weather bureau office records as to the
weather are the following:
s a. barometer, 80. 09s; thermome-
ter "a. 5: dew point, 800; humidity, $50;
wind, W; velocity, /: weather. cloudy.
Sp. m.-Barometer. go. 95S; thermome-
ter, 41.8; dew point. 35. humidity,
?7.0;s wind, SW; velocity, 13; weather,
clear.
Mean daily thermom eter. 400: maxi
mum thermometer. 47.0; minimum ther-
mometer, 3a.0; maximum velocity OF
wind, las miles; total precipitation, .0l.
Weather Observations.
The Agricultural Department weather
bureau for yesterday, December c.
taken at p. H., meridian time. the OBJ
eervation for each station being givon in
this order: Temperature direction of
the wind, state of weather:
Boston, 46 degrees, SW, clear; New
York, 40 degrees, SW, clear; Philadel-
phis, 48 degrees, W, cloudy; Washing
Ion, 4S degrees, Sc, clear ;Albany.4 ~ de-
grees, S. clear; Buffalo, 80 degrees, n,
p. cloudy Detroit. 3S degrees, NE, cloudy !;
Chicago. 2s degrees, NE, cloudy
st. Paul, 60 degrees, S, cloudy
huron, OAK. 20 degrees S, cloudy; Bis
marck, 36 degrees. NE. clear; Jackson
vile, IS degrees, NE, clear.
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-07
Another Conference of Powers.

Berlin, Deoem ber 6.-M. Nelidoff, the
Russian Ambassador to Turkey, who has
been in st. Petersburg some time Will
leave the Russian capital Monday on MS
return to Constantinople. 1t is reported
that he has the authority cf the Gear to
propose conference of the Powers upon
the questions Of the Turkish financial
reforms and the opening of the DardS-
nellss conference. 1t is understood ne
Will not touch upon the Egyptian ques-
tion.
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-07
DR.. Kimball's Statements Disproven.


Constantinople, Decem ber 6.-The
Ikdam says: "The news that the
American missionaries have form ulated
complaint against the imperial govern
ment is devoid af foundation. The
United States, desiring maintenance OF
amicable relations, and with the object
of ciissipatina all doubts, has officially
denied the report in question.
DIR. KimbalI's assertion that the
national flag had been torn down in the
Haskeuy quarter of Constanrinople-a
statement which aroused a great demon
stration Of ,ndignation-is not proved.
Suoh q charge was made. but after most
minute inquiries the missionary minister
on the spot denied it.
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-07
Naval Training school Boys Return.

Newport, r. l., Deem beg Gall she
apprentice boys who escaped from the
naval training station yesterday after
noon. were either brought back or re-
turned of their own free Will By eleven
last night All ara confined in the brig
az ara about dozen others, who smashed
a couple Of windows to let off the super
fiAus excitement over the escape.
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-07
EicvcIe record Broken.

San Francisco, Decembe Cat the
yelodroine. yesterday, George Dixon and
Charley Karft, of the Hay City Wheel
men, lowered the worlds amateur
tandem record for five miles to 11.0o. a
cut of twenty seconds. They rode un-
paced with a flying start.
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-07
insurgents rake . Town "a.

New York, Decem bcr ga despatch
from Havana to the Herald says the in
sur gents yesterday captured the town Of
Guanabasoa. The garrison was overcome
and the Spanish troops were defeated
and compelled to fee. The insurgents
burned q large part of the town.
The people fed to Havana or the
suburbs. Guanabasoa Is next to Havana.
the most important town In the province.
Has Maceo Loft Pinar del Rio7
Madrid, December 5.-A despatch re-
ceived here from Havana ASSERTS that the
rebel leader Maceo has left the province
Of PinAr del Rio on board q ship.
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-07
Tacoma warrants valueless.

Z. Tacoma, Wash, December 6.-Judge
Stallcup, IN the Superior court decided
yesterday that about $500, GOO city war
rants owned in the East were illegally
reissued after once being paid, and there
fore the city is not liable, although the
parties reissuing them may be held &C
countable. The court refused to allow
the warrants TO be funded.
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-07
Broke Through the Ice.

Boothbay Harbor, December h-John'
the twelve year old son of Frank Wood
ward of North Boethbay, was drowned
in Adams pond. He broke through the
ice while skating.
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-07
A Break For Libe rty,

Newport, r. L, December 5.-Ahdut
fsrty apprentice boys Of the naval train
ing station made break for liberty this
noon and escaped from the island. Only
about dozen have yet been captured.
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-07
DR.. =. d. REED,

Scientific, Botanic and Magnetic Healer
removed from 113 Free street to AZ Brown
street, Portland, Me. Treats all old chronic
and complicated diseases that the flesh is heir
TO. The only step necessary is to call at the
Doctors office anu let him examine your case.
All cases at u distance treated by letter; iul
name, age. color OF eyes and place of residence
Sl.OO and stamp. Only the best vegetable
a. m. to 12 m, to 8 p. m oct1 9dtfspt
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-07
THE WEATHER.
Boston, December

Boston, December
6.-Local forecast
for Monday: Fair;
cooler, Monday eve
ming and night;
westerly winds.
Washington. De-
Gem ber 6.-Forecast
for Monday for New
England: Generally
fair, preceded by
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-07
Senator Quay's Advice.

Washington, December Ex-senator
Quay today advised his friends In Phila-
delohia and Pennsylvsnia to support
State Senator NJ. Penrose for United
States Senator to succeed Senator Gamer
ON.
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-07
Death Expected momensarily.

New York, December 6-At $50 this
evening, DR.. Rodenstein stated that Col.
Fellows was growing more feeble and
they looked for his death at almost every
moment.
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-07
Killed by Moonshipers.

Winston, N. c., Decem ber 4.-Sheriff
K. A. Moffats of Randolph county, while
making raid On inoonshiners, was
shot and killed in Ashboro last night.
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-07
REM I: Nj BER

a cough or cold may be the forerunner
of serious illness. Take no risk of dan
gerous complications but resort at once
to
Wshah's Pine Tree Tar Cordial.
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-07
GENERAL ARBITRATION.
Arrangements for Such a Convention
Completed,
BETWEEN GREAT BRITAIN AND
WASHINGTON GOVERNMENT.

Announcement Will BE Made In the Preef.
dents Message Only a Few Minor De-
tails J.acking-venezuela Will Accept
Boundary Treaty.
Washington, December 6-The probable
assent of Venezuela to the proposed
treaty OF arbitration of the British
Guiana boundary dispute through the
good offices of the United States and the
practical conclusion of general afbftra-
tion convention between Great Britain
and the United States. it is stated will
form two of the most important diplo-
matio documents In the Presidents
message to Congress tomorrow. What is
understand to be in reality al the essen
tial particulars, copy of the prelimi-
nary agreement entered into scme weeks
ago between Secretary Olney and Sir
Julian Pauncefote on the Venezuelan
matter was made public this morning.
The draft of the proposed treaty itself,
which the Venezuelan minister, Mr.. An
drade, carried with him to Caracas to
lay before bis government is more elabo-
rate than this agreement 1t starts with
q prea m BILE of considerable length and in
that portion which refers to the fifty
years occupation Of the territory in dis
pute, embodies other points than those Of
mere occupancy and political control
mentioned in the preliminary agreement.
which will be taken into consideration
by the tribunal. These aye expressed in
technical terms which International
lawyers will understand, but which
would not be readily comprehended by
others.
Advices received from Caracas do not
bear out the impression that the Vene-
zuelan cabinet Is dissatisfied with the
treaty and that Minister Andrade who
will shortly return to the United States
will bring with him draft Of new
treaty as modified by the Venezuelan
authorities.
There are grounds for the belief that
Presidents Crispo and his constitutional
ad visors have given full adhesion to the
proposed treaty. Under these ciroum-
stances it will be signed by MIR. Andrad
representing the South American repub-
lie and Sir Julian Pauncsfote, on the
part Of Great Britain, after which she
United States will drop out of the matter
well satisfied to have been the medium
of bringing the two countries together
and effecting settlement of their long
dispute through the peaceful channel OF
en- internal board OF arbitrators
While it Is entirely true the ratification
of the treaty must still depend upon the
will Of the Venezuelan Congress, no
doubt is felt that that body will indoTse
President Crespo's action.
In regard to a general treaty of arbitra-
tion between the United States and Great
Britain, it is stated that the Presidents
message will show that negntistions are
practically concluded and it will be the
Presidents pleasure within few weeks
at the utmost to lay the treaty before tue
SEN ate for its consideration.
\ II Is substantially finished now, except
a few matters of detail that are still the
subject of correspondence, but respecting
wbioh there will be little II any addition
al delaY.
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-07
Tbe Times New penarture.

London, Deuamber 6.-The London
Times is issuing advertising 1y sheets oi
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-07
The Wise Consumer

buys what his experience proves to be the
best -four.
And the experience of the great msJority
has proven such to be Pilisbury's Best
always maintained its HIGHEST STAND
ARD. For sale by all Strictly Ffrst-Class
Grccers.
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-07

The Immigrants Exclusion Act the First
on the Programme-some Details Of
the Measure-Other Postponed Lsgisla-
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-07

local snow in Maine; slightly coole
southsrly to westerly winds.
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-07
SPEAKER REED ARRIVES.

Speaker Reed arrived in Washington
this evening accompanied by his wife
and daughter. They have resumed their
old apartments at the Shoreham. The
Speaker declined to see any one this eve
ming and ictired early.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-16
fatal POWDER EXPLOSION
TWO Persons Killed and Several
Others Injured.
LIST OF DEAD AND INJURED
Chicago Fireworks Plant Destroyed by
ExplOsivcs-All Of the Injured
viii RccOvcr-Ruins Con.
sumcd by Fire.

Chicago, April 1.-two explosions Of
powder this morning in one of the
buildings of the Chicago Fire Works
company, near Crosse Point, killed two
employees and injured q number Of
others. The building was badly
wrecked, and the ruins were almost
entirely destroyed by fire.
The dead are: Nick Burrc. lG years
old. and Mary Burrc, his sister, IS
years Old. Tho most seriously in
jared arc: Emma Simski. Is years Of
age. burned about face and hands, will
probably die; Rosie Martin, arms and
breast burned: Lizzie Schaskin;
Charles Corgdon: Alice Cresou: Kate
Tahlman; ]. Levy, the foreman. were
ail burned about tho face and hands.
With the exception OF Emma Simski,
ali Of the injured will recover.
Tho explosion occurred in a small
building q by Go feet. Nick Burre was
working near the east wall of the
building, filing giant fire crackers with
powder. Near him were several girls,
four boys and two mon. besides the
foreman, and all We're more or less
burned. Tho powder In front Of Eurrc
suddenly exploded, and the boy was
evolved in the flame that shot up
ward. An instant later 4 second cx-
rlcsion followed and this blew down
q partition. Burros sister was buried
in the debris and instantly killed.
Young Eurrc was hurled nearly twenty
feet. his clothing in flames and his
face SO badly burned that it horc little
resemblance to that of human being.
He was unconscious when picked up
and without recovering consciousness
two hours IftcrNard.