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The Portland daily press., 1896-02-18

In the view of nine-tenths of the people
OF Ireland, the whole question ought to
be submitted to unlimited arbitration.
If the ministry tried to plunge the
country into war for an unjust cause, by
refusing to grant arbitration, he had the
right to claim that there would arise
from the minds of Englishmen and
Irishmen a voice of the strongest possible
condemnation. (Cries of hear, hear.
Sir VIM. Vernon Haroourt, Liberal
leader in the House, said that be was
glad the amendment was moved, but he
did not think that he could say the
amendment was the best way to attain
amendment could not be accepted by the
government and must ii pressed to
advision be lost by large majority. II
that happened it would go forth to
America that the House had pronounced
against arbitration. although he was
convinced that it was the end all wished
to be attained. (Hear, hear.) What the
House had to do, was to show there was
no difference OF opinion on the su jecu.
He was perfectly certain that both in
side and outside OF the House, the con-
census ofS opinion was in favor of peace.
ul nroitration. The main object ought
to be, to express such an opinion. 1t
could not be done by joining an issue on
the amendment. He took the opportun-
lty to depreciate the language some times
used alleging that
PRESIDENT CLEVELAND ACTED
from election motives. There seemed .
tendency in certain quarters to think
the United States had acted IN a sudden
offensive manner. AS q matter of faot
they had been pressing for settlement
Of the question for the last ten years, al
ways in the most friendly spirit. (Hear,
hear. Every effort ought to be made
to remove all causes of irritation. He
trusted no further delay would occur
Ind everything would be done to bring
about speedy settlement. The points
Of difference between Great Britain and
tne United States were insignifcant and
sauld easily be settled by the cabinet of
both countries. If the populace OH both
sides were allowed to raise excitement
through ignorance of the real matters at
issue, there would be great danger Of
strife.
He appealed to Mr. Atherly j ones to
withdraw the amendment, which was
done. the Speaker checking an attempt
on the part of the Irish mem bers to con-
tinue the discussion.
The Portland daily press., 1896-02-18

he would feel that he had indeed met
the heart greetings of his comrades
COMMANDER IN CHIEF WALKER
received a rousing greeting.
He was grateful for his greeting. He
was glad to see the ladies present. They
were the same loyal women who helped
to save this glorious land to posterity.
The volunteer soldier was remarkable
ombination. He was willing TO die
and be forgotten that the cause might
live. Your deeds are safe for ever more.
The young men have heard the story of
liberty and they will march to your re-
lief thrice three hundred thousand strong.
The coming century will be the grand
est century the world has ever known.
GENERAL SELDEN CONNoR.
received an ovation. He alluded to the
kindness of the greeting accorded him
and begged personal word. A year
ago said the general with deep feeling,
was in the Geep shadow and life was
trembling in the balance and not day
passed without some kind message
The angel of death though lowering
close, passed by once more. and am
with you once more for duty. am glad
and proud to be here to assist you in
welcoming our distinguished commander
in-chief.
GENERAL BURST
was glad to be in Maine again. for
way back in the '60's partnership was
formed between Maine and Illinois, be-
tween your Hamlin and our Lincoln and
how gIoriously they carried the glorious
banner OF the nation. He made bright
and timely speech.
GENERAL I. W. STARBIRD,
formerly a member Of Bosworth Post,
referred to the fact that at one time he
thought he would not get back to Maine
again. but kind Providence had granted
it.
Maine, he declared was not getting the
benefits. of the G. A. R., that she might
get. The National government offers
money to Maine G. A. r. men, but they
don't accept it. lie wanted to see Maine
nave u. A. Il. home. 1t was the
proudest position that he ever held to be
the surgeon in charge Of the Massa-
chusetts home. 1t was a joy to him
every day to see the old soldiers SO we'll
cared for at this home.
Comrade W. r. Ross of Boston was
introduced. He said that although he
serve1 in q New York regiment ne was
yet a brevet son of Maine
Some seven years ago he came to
Maine. He met with an accident and
was cared for by loyal Maine woman,
and when he got we'll he married her, In
that way he considered himself brevet
son of Maine. He spoke at some length
OF. the Woman's Relief Corps and it's
work
Comarde Iripp of Newton. Mass, was
introduced and spoke briefly.
The Portland daily press., 1896-02-18
BIG BLAZE AT THE HUB.
The Old Kneeland Street Station
Burned Yesterday.

The Losses Will Aggregate $50 O,OOO-The
Bitter Cold Made the Suffering of the
Firemen Intense.
Boston, February 1.-THE office of
the New York and Boston Dispatch COM
pany, the inward baggage rooms of the
Kneeland Street station of the New York
New Haven and Hartford railroad, a
roundhouse and about 100 feet of the
farmhouse, together with fifteen cars, q
quantity of baggage and Of railroad sup
plies, were burned this morning.
The intense cold handicapped the fire.
men SO that general alarm was noces-
sary before Chief Webber had sufficient
force to handle the fire. An overturned
oil stove in the Office of the express COM
pany was responsible for the blaze.
Nothing was saved from the express
office, and it was piled high with pack
ages that arrived on the early trains.
The flames quickly seized hold of the
farmhouse itself, and, carried by the
strong wind, Tapped the great roof and
communicated with two lines of passen-
ger coaches standing on the eastern
tracks.
The tiremen had great difficulty in
getting sufficient water. and when they
did get it the pipes froze and burst. AT
ter II a. No. the train service was run
from the South Boston station.
James Ayers, 10 years old, employed
in the office of the New York and Hos
ton Dispatch company tried to save some
baggage. A sheet of flame burst out on
him, burning him severely.
T. James Fitzgerald, Engine 2, step
ped on nail, driving it through his foot.
Officer Thomas Donahue Of Station
got glass and cinders in his eyes, and
was taken to the Emergency hospital.
Three firemen, J. Hagan and Charles
Mccarthy, of Engine 4, and George
CIofts, OF Ladder 8, had their ears badly
frozen.
About 125 people from the crowds
round the fire reported at the Emergency
to get their ears thawed out
Mr.. John G. Paige, who placed the
insurance, estimates the loss at $50, 900.
A second serious fire broke out at $3.50
South street where was stored $50, 600
worth of stock. Aurenback & Co. are the
chief losers. 1t was soon controlled.
The Portland daily press., 1896-02-18
MEXICO SUSPICIOUS.
Fear That the United States Intends An
nexation of Cuba.

Mexico City, February 17.-El TEMPO,
Conservative organ, which has been ex-
ceptional among Mexican newsp apers in
showing no sympathy for the Cuban
cause, contends that the annexation of
Cuba to the United States would imperil
this country, and that the American
people, after taking the island, would
continue the process of absortion in
Spanish America until Mexico would be
almost surrounded by United States
territory.
FL TEMPO has been foremost in point
ing out the danger of what it terms the
Pacific conquest of Mexico by the United
States. Other journals, all Liberal in
politics, deny that the United States
has any such designs and that the aid of
the American people in ridding this
hemisphere of European control is great
ly to be desired.
The Mexican Herald says France and
England, in their attempts on Venezue-
Ian and Brazilian territory, are driving
the European wedge into the solid body
of the continent.
The Portland daily press., 1896-02-18
ROBBERS CONFESS.
One Had Memorandum Book-Lincoln's
Station Robberies Explained.

Concord. Mass, February 1.-THE two
burglars, Anderson and Iremaine, who
were captured by Lincoln officers Sum
day, were before the District Court here
this morning.
They admitted having entered the
Lincoln depot and post Office; also that
they were the men who escaped from
the Concord police last Wednesday night
after breaking into the Concord Boat
Club house. Anderson, who is evidently
a professional, had memorandum book
with record of the breaks he has made
including that at the South Lincoln post
office few weeks ago, and other breaks
in Connecticut.
Both men were held for the Superior
court.
The Portland daily press., 1896-02-18
IN sTATU auo.
The saco Strikers Decide Nothing
Definite.

Saco, Maine, February 17.-At meet
ing of the striking weavers of the York
mills this afternoon, the committee re-
ported the result of an interview with
Agent Page. He informed them that
owing to repairs, the mills will remain
idle this week, but all strikers will be
privileged to return Monday on the same
conditions as existed when they struck.
He declined to discuss the commuters
request for the reinstatement of James
J. Whalen, President of the local branch
OF the Weavers' Union, who was dis
charged Friday. The question Of wages
on long cuts and special grades of work
were talked over, but no promise made.
The strikers adjourned without decidino
whether to return to work. They will
hold another meeting this week.
The Portland daily press., 1896-02-18
COMMANDER IN CHIEF WALKER.

Commander in chief T. N. Walker is a
native of Indiana, ard at the breaking
out OF the war, at the age of twenty-one,
was holding an Important office, which
he resigned to raise company of the
Seventy third Indiana Volunteers, of
which he was chosen captain. He was
with his regiment in all its engagements !:
Richmond, Perryville and Stone river,
and for gallant conduct on the hotly con-
tested field won the rank of major, and
was soon after promoted to lieutenant
colonel in March, 1868. May following
he became commander of the regiment.
For more than year he endured all the
horrors of Libby prison, having been
captured in a daring raid into the
enemy's country, and escaped through
the historic tunnel in February, 1864.
most important service in the Army of
the Cumberland, in protecting the line
of supplies between Stevenson and
Decatur on the Memphis and Charleston
railroad and Tennessee river, during the
advance on Atlanta. At the battle of
Nashville he rendered valuable service as
aide and received the personal thanks of
Gen. Thomas. He became member of
the G. A. r. in 1867, and, on the reor-
ganization of the Department. of Indiana,
served as Commander of Geo. FL.
Thomas Post, the largest post in the de-
partment. He was assistant gen eral of
this department. in 1887. In 1891, de-
olining fifth term, he was chosen de-
partment commander. During his four
years as executive officer the membership
of this department was increased more
than six thousand. His work in the
National Encampment, and as captain.
of the National Pension Committee dur
ing the past three years, has been Of in
estimable value to the comrades every
where and Ills manly, dignified and
patriotic stand for the rights of his COM
rades has endeared his name to soldiers
throughout the Union.
The attendance at the banquet given
large, and thoroughly representative of
the Grand Army order in Portland
Governor Cleayes was prevented by pre-
vious engagement from being present.
much to his regret. Colonel Walker was
accompanied by the following m embers
of his staff: J. W. Burst, quartermaster
general, of Chicago, aid-de-camp; W.
D. Trip, Newton, Mass; VIM. L. Ross,
aid-de-camp; /. N. Starbird, Chelsea,
aid -de-camp.
Post Commander e. G. Milliken called
the assemblage to order and apologized
for the absence of Gov. Cleaves and in
troduced Comrade George NJ. Seiders,
president of the Maine Senate, to extend
welcome to the distinguished visitor rs
on behalf OF the state.
Mr.. Seiders welcomed the guests most
heartily and eloquently. He welcomed
them to the old Pine Tree State which
though deoked in its crystal winter garb
of ice and snow, was filled with noble
people with warm and true hearts. He
welcomed in the name of patriotism, as
the representatives Of the grandest semi
ciric, semi military body in the world.
He welcomed them in the name or law
and order, Of which the Grand Army
of the Republic was magnificent ex-
ample. He hoped when he left Maine
The Portland daily press., 1896-02-18

Fair; slowly rising temperature tuesday
and decidedly warmer Wednesday: yari.
able winds.
Local Weather Report.
Portland, February 1.-THE local
weather bureau office records as to the
weather are the following:
Sa. m.-Barometer. 80. 1853: thermometer.
dew point, -27; humidity. Al;
wind, W: velocity s.; weather, clear.
.. m.-Barometer, 30. 407: thermome-
ter, 2. 6: dew point, 3: humidity, 81.
wind, NV; velocity a; weather, clear.
Mean daily Thermometer, 4; maxi
mum thermometer, 6; minimum ther-
mometer, -13; maximum velocity wind
1S, NV; total precipitation, 0.
The Portland daily press., 1896-02-18
WAS FRIGHTFUL.

as about 200 men and girls attem pied to
escape by this exit, and at the same time
many were trauipled under foot. The
ones in front were knocked from their
feet and thrown to the landings, and
some were said to have been left uncon-
scious on the stairway. A majority of
the employees reached the street but SO
overcome by the excitement it was i'm
possible to learn from them how many
persons were left in the building. Girls
who came down the fire escapes fairly
threw themselves down the ladders to
reach the ground and quickly the fire.
men had their hands full in carrying the
girls down the ladders from the terminus
of the escapes. Several friends of the
The Portland daily press., 1896-02-18
Reed Winning In Louisiana.

Washington. February ia New
Orleans special to the Post states that
two Reed delegates were elected Satur-
day i'll the Fourth Congressional District
of Louisiana. There was no contest. At
the largest Republican meeting for many
years at Baton Rouge Saturday, Gov.
Kellogg was the principal speaker. and
combination was made with ono wing
of the Democratic party, looking to the
defeat of the suffrage amendments and
the election of two Republican mem bers
of the legislature. This meeting. it is
believed. will result in the election Of
two Reed or anti Mckinley delegates to
the St. Louis convention from the Sixth
Congressional district.
The Portland daily press., 1896-02-18

Washington, February III, Pierpont
Morgan has made a specific demand for
all defaulted bonds Of the recent issue
under his blanket bid of 110.6S77. Secre-
tary Carlisle has taken the demand un-
der advisement. He will not bs able to
render decision until tomorrow or next
day. AS the treasury is not yet advised
known officially that VIM. Graves and
associates of New York, have defaulted
to the extent of s4, 500, 600 on their bid of
115. 1891. 1t is not believed aEy consider
able number of the other bond bidders
detRulted.
The Portland daily press., 1896-02-18
JULIUS CESAR.
The Greatest Roman of Them All.
AS A GENERAL AND AS A MAN.
Great Men Are Born to Meet Great Ne.
cessitieS. =.

Julius Caesar, great general, born states
man, was the dominant figure in a nation
OF great men. Caesar slew his thousands.
DR.. Julius Hobbs, a product of a later civiliza-
tlon, born also to meet a grave necessity,
saves thousands where Caesar slew them.
Caesar killed. Hobbs cured. Both con-
quered.
The one overcame and demolished cities.
the other bound Kidney disease, the most
subtle and dangerous foe of mankind, to his
chariot wheels and made a triumphal march
through the land.
Bright Disease Can be Cured.
That this most treacherous and insidiouss
of all diseases can be cured is now proved
conclusively and absolutely by Dr.. HOBBS
Doctors, the most conservative OF all pro-
fessionals, now admit that Dr. HOBBS @ SpaMTa, ara.
gus Kidney pills are the very Sine Qua Non
in all forms of Kidney and Urinary disease.
They are a positive and absolute speclnc.
Their formula is published in every prom1-
nent medical journal, and from this time
forth will prove to be the malnstay and
sheet anchor of the medical profession IN
this class of diseases.
81 now of no remedy" says Prof. Henry
Fl. Kane of New York, "that so well de-
serves the name of specific in Kidney and
Urinary diseases as these Sparagus P1llS OF
DIR. Hobbs. My practice Is devoted solely to
this class of disorders and hence my oppor-
tlnity for testing the value or such remedies
is, perhaps exceptional
Dr. Hobbs Sparagus Kidney Pills are Kid
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Dr. Hobbs Sparagus Kidney PHI are
endorsed by the best physicians and sold by
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cisco.
The Portland daily press., 1896-02-18
Portland Man omciated.

Washington. February 17.-Miss Gath
crime M. Weston Fuller, daughter of the
Chief Justice, was married to Theodore
S. Beeoher of Buffalo tonight at the ST.
Johns Episcopal church. Rev. DR..
Mackay Smith and Bishop Lawrepce
officiated. MI. Nathan Clifford Of PORT
land, Me-, was one of the ushsrs,
The Portland daily press., 1896-02-18

did not represent the feeling ofsthe people
of this country. He was glad to note
the recent improved tone of public opin-
ion. Even Lord Salisbury had turned
his attention to insulting somewhat
smaller nations than the United States
The Portland daily press., 1896-02-18
Fire at Biddeford.

Biddeford, February 1.-THE two story
double tenement house on King street,
owned by Daniel Cote, and occupied by
the families of Joseph Tanguay and Noe
Labelle was damaged by fire tonight.
The cause was defective chimney. The
loss is about $500. The building was in
sured, but no insurance on the furniture.
The Portland daily press., 1896-02-18
Afoat All Right.

Boston. February 17.-Schooner Lizzie
Lane from SearspoIt, Me-, which dragged
ashore on Spectacle Island this morning
was f1oated without injury at high water
this afternoon. She was towed to Lin
coins wharf where she will discharge
her ocargo of hay.
The Portland daily press., 1896-02-18
With the Disabled Oceanic.

Boston, February 1.-THE Wilson line
steamship oialileo, towing the disabled
British Oceanic, with shaft broken. ar
rived at her anchorage below Boston
light tonight and will remain until high
ity.
The Portland daily press., 1896-02-18
BRIEFLY TOLD.

Gov. Morton yesterday signed the re-
wicktaliatory insurance. bill of Assem-
blyman.. Hustled
Yesterdays vote for Kentucky Sena-
tor, resulted, Blackburn, 49, Hunter,
4S; scattering, 9.
The Portland daily press., 1896-02-18
The Gold Reserve.

Washington, February 1.-THE treas
ury gold reserve at the close of business
today was $56, 2O3, 4s9; Withdrawals for
the day 81, 456, 900, SO far 81, 235, 4so bond
purchase has been paid in Since Janu-
ary 6, 500, 600, 900 in gold has been drawn
out.
The Portland daily press., 1896-02-18
A TROY HORROR.
Fearful Fire in the City Of Collars
and Cuffs.
A SCORE OF GIRLS MAY HAVE
PERISHED.

Hundreds of Women were Mt Work In
Upper Stories of Block When Fire
Started-In the Mad Rush to Escape
Many Were Killed and Injured-There
We're Heroes at the Fire.
Troy, N. T., February ia fire start
ed at $50 this afternoon in J. Stetheimer
and oompany's shirt waist factory and
Vanzandt & Jacobs's COLLAR factory, both
in the same bull ding. There were 800
girls at work in both establishments
The flames spread so rapidly that the
narrow stairway which was the only
exit outside of the fire escape, in the
rear, was almost Immediately cut off,
and during the panic that followed, five
girls jumped from the windows, three
to their death and many others were in
jured. Four are missing and seventeen in
jured, four OF whom may die.
Among the injured, are three officers
and three fremen. 1t is believed about
twenty girls were overcome before they
reached the stairs and were
BURNED IN THE BUILDING.
People familiar with the interior of the
building know how limited were the
means Of escape The total number of
lives lost is not less than thirty.
The scene Of the castrophy was the cor
ner of Broadway and River street, a por-
tion of the city characterized. by immense
business blocks. The structure was
known as the Burdette building, six
stories in height occupied by j. Stet-
helmer q Co., on the fifth floor and
Vanzazndt & Jacobs occupied the three
floors below. A restaurant and saloon
were on the ground floor. There were
several other minor enterprises carried
on in the building.
The fire started in the fifth story in
the part occupied by Stetheimer & Co.
light the gas where the goods ATE cut.
He lit the gns and then threw the match
still burning to the floor and it ignited
pile of scrap cambria In An instant
there was cracking OF fierce and uncon-
trolable flames, and the room was filed
with smoke. Miss Lille Kreiger at
THE RISK OF HER LIFE,
rushed through the different departments
of the building and warned the employees
of the danger. Nothing but the bravery
of a volunteer fireman saved her from
death.
When the employees in the fifth story.
realized the fire was beyond control,
and likely to prove disastrous. scene
of great panic ensued. The girls rushed
abo ut the room and some found their
way down the stairway while others
succumbed to the dense smoke and sank
to the floor. Some jumped from
THE DIZZY HEIGHT
Of the River street windows to the pave
ments below. About half the girls en-
ployed on the top floor thought of the
fire escape and found the way to the
ground insafety. For twenty minutes
after the fire started, the scene was the
most exciting ever witnessed in Troy.
During this time, there was oontin-
uous panic in the rush for places of safe
ty and many were injured. The crush
on the stairway
The Portland daily press., 1896-02-18
THE WEATHER.

Boston, Feb
ruary II.
forecast I o r
Tuesday: Fair;
warmer; vari-
able winds.
Washinat o n.
February IT,
Forecrs' f or
Tues f OF
New .agland.
The Portland daily press., 1896-02-18

girls tried to rush into the burning build
ng and it was difficult to restrain them.
The spread of the flames was remark
able. A strong wind WAS blowing, and
lmoEt Immediately the building was
on fire from top to bottoms
TWENTY STREAMS OF WATER
seemed to have no effect and there was
every indication early in the evening
that the entire block would be consumed.
The fire extended into the big structure
north. and gutted it. The Western Union
building was burned out, and it was not
until about four hours after the fire start
ed, that it was uuder control The loss
will probably reach 100000. The three
girls killed by jumping from the win
dows were almost unrecognizable when
picked up, SO fearfully were their heads
crushed. Hlany OF the injured were those
caught under the falling walls While
ene nre was raging in the Kenmore
restaurant. Thomas Rosso, an italian
peanut vender, who was inside, had a
huge
TIMBERS FELL ON HIM
and he was imprisoned in the ruins
with the fire on every side. Officers
Burke Watson, Gug and Quinn and
boy went to his aid. More of the south
wall fell in, and the policemen were each
badly bruised and cut. Officer Burke
was SO badly injured he was taken to his
homo and the Others returned to duty.
Young Quinn was struck on the chest by
falling timbers and badly injured. The
Italian Was rescued later and taken to
the hopital The fremen injured were
caught under the falling walls.
Superintendent of Police Willard made
a careful investigation this evening and
reported at midnight that it is sure
almost twelve girls were bur ned in the
He believes many more never building.
escaped.
The Portland daily press., 1896-02-18
CHEAP TALK
Is About All the Pugilists Indulge
In.

Now Say They Will Fight Next Friday
$4,000 Forfeit Money Placed-Fitz.
Calls Corbett "Stiff."
The Portland daily press., 1896-02-18

Hundreds of Women were Mt Work In
Upper Stories of Block When Fire
Started-In the Mad Rush to Escape
Many Were Killed and Injured-There
We're Heroes at the Fire.
The Portland daily press., 1896-02-18

with the United States. The action of
the American government had been most
pHtient and forbearing and it ought to
be made known to Americans that Lord
despatch to Secretary Olney,
The Portland daily press., 1896-02-18
Wednesday, Feb. 19,

We shall be ready to show our Early Spring
line OF high class Novelties in both Colored
and Black Dress Goods, Silks, Laces an
Garnitures.