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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-05-05
AN INCENDlARY IN BELGRADE,
Farm Buildings of Eartweu Damre
Burned Yesterday.

Belgrade, Me-, May AT about one
O'Clock, Monday morning, the entire set
of building of Hartwell Damren, consist
ing of house, ell barn and outbuildings,
were consumed by fire, (which was first
discovered in the ell A considerable por-
tion' of the furniture in the. house and the
horse and COWS were saved. Two calves
and pig were burned. The buildings
we're all nearly new, having been built
within few years. and the loss IL some
$1,000, on which there was an insurance
of $500.
The buildings burned were situated in
the western part Of the town, about two
miles south OF Belgrade Mills. The fire
must have been of ineendiary origin.
Rockland Democrat Sees New Light.
Rockland, May At is announced
here on good autho rity that j. H. Mont
gomery, prominent Camden Democrat,
has joined the Republican ranks. He
is a member Of The State committee from
Knox county, and represented what is
familiarly known as the Plum Trust.
He expresses himself as thoroughly dis.
gusted with the Cleveland administration
besides which he believes in the princi.
pies Of protection
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-05-05
TWO FIRES IN BIDOEFoRD.
One Last Night Is Thought to Have Been
Incendiary.

Biddeford, May 4.-Two fires occurred
tonight within an hour. The first badly
damaged the stable and residence of
Charles I. Lewis on Emery street. The
upper tenement was occupied by Miss
Flora I. Sampson, dress maker, whose
mother is dangerously sick. She hadas to
be removed to the neighbors. The loss
on property is covered by insurance. The
cause of the fire is unknown.
The second alarm was rung at mid
night for an incendiary fire in the shed
at the rear of Hill street, in a tenement
owned by Mrs. S. j. Leavitt. 1he fire.
men had not left the scene of the first fire
when the second one was discovered.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-05-05
Colonel Ludlow Testifaes.

Washington, May 4.-ColoDel Ludlow,
U. s. A., con tlnued his testimony this
morning before the House commerce COM
mittee with reference to his investigation
last summer of the Nicaragua canal
route. He sharply criticised a number
Of the statements made by Mr.. Menocal,
the company's chief engineer, especially
of the company's statement that the uIi-
derlying substance of the Oohoa day was
mainly gravel and rock. Borings made
by the board disproved that statement.
He found great fault with the company
because of the lack Of hydraulic data oh
tained by it. An admission made by MIR.
Menocal that this data possessed no prao-
tical value because of the great number
of years it would require to secure maxi
mum and minimum results was re-
ferred to by Col. Ladlow, who did not
agree with such conclusions.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-05-05
in THE HOUSE.

The contested election case Of Kirby VS..
Abbott, from the South Texas district,
WAS reported. with a resolution recon-
mending that Abbott. Democrat, the sit
ting member, retain his seat. The reso-
luton was agreed to.
By vote Of s to 1 today the House elec
tions committee, No. 2, decided the con-
tested election case of Mitchell against
Walsh from the Eighth New York city
district in favor Of the contestant.
Mr. Boutelle, Republican of Maine,
called up the naval appropriation bill
and asked the non-concurrence Of the
ing the number Of battleships from four
to two oriticising the action of the SEN
ate therefor.
Mr.. Quigg, Republican of New York,
made the roint of order that the gentle
man could not criticize nor comment up
on the action Of the Senate.
Speaker Reed stated that in his opin-
ion the point of order was we'll taken.
Mr.. Grow moved that Mr.. Boutelle be
permitted to proceed in order.
Mr.. Boutelle stated that he did not de-
sire to avail himself of the privilege in
that manner.
Animated and somewhat humorous
coiloQuy followed between the Speaker
and Mr.. Boutelle as to how the latter
should proceed.
The former finally succeeded in putting
| Mr. Crows motion and declaring It
| carried.
Mr. Boutelle took the floor. He moved
to non-conour in the Senate amendments
to the bill, and consent to conference.
Mr.. Sayers Democrat of Texas, moved
| that the House concur in the amend
ment, reducing the number of battle
| ships from four to two.
At the suggestion of Mr.. Dingley it
was agreed that the matter should &c
over until tomorrow.
| Fufther conference on the legislative,
executive and judicial appropriation bill
Was ordered.
Mr.. Payne, Republican of New York,
moved to suspend the rules and pass the
bill which permit yachts belonging tc
foreign yacht clubs to enter or leave
American ports without clearing or en-
tering. The bill was passed.
Mr.. Piokler, Republican of South Da-
kota, moved to suspend the rules and
pass the resolution setting apart May
and IS for the consideration of private
pension bills. A vote on the resolution
demonstrated lack Of a quorum ane
| the House adjourned,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-05-05
[spEcrAn TO THE pREss.I

LSPECIAh To THE RRESS.l
Washington. May 4.-Speculation con-
cerning the probable action of President
Cleveland with relation to Cuba is be-
ing revived by the Diplomatic Circle in
Congress. The expectations is expressed
by some members, who are generally
well informed, that the Preside Mt will
make an important move in the matter.
One member of the House today, with
out disclosing the grounds of his beliefs,
but expressing himself with great deal
Of confidence predicted that within sc
days the President would issue proola-
nation with relation to the Cuban in
surgents which would excite Spanish
resentment and endanger a hostile de-
monstration on their part. He said furth-
er that he feared this would excite such
universal interest as to distract atten-
tion from matters of domesticIpolitical
interest which are legitimate issues OF
the coming campaign.
According to this gossip Gen. Lee,
who succeeds Gen. Williams as our repre-
sentative In Havana, has general instruc-
tions contemplating course of conduct
which, while entirely proper from the
American point of view, may not be al
together satisfactory to Gen. Weyler.
1t is not suggested that there is any
thing distinctly hostile to Spain in Gen.
Lees formal or informal instructions but
that of course independence and frmness
is expected of him, which, under the Pc
culiar condition of affairs, may excite
Gen. Welyer. The expectation is enter.
tained, however, that even in the absence
of any direct irritation resulting from
the change of method involved in the
success OF Gen. Lee, there will be decisive
action by the President which will
probably not please the Spanish govern
ment.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-05-05
HlCHBORN RESIGNS.
Leagues Attitude On Memorial Day Meet
the Cause Therefor.

Augusta, May 4. 4.-Charles S. Hichborn,
this evening resigned his position as chief
consul of the Maine Division, L. A. W.,
the outcome Of the recent action of the
league in voting not to change the meet
from Memorial day.
Mr.. Hio hborn said this evening to a
United Press representative: k"My action
is due to my inability to further serve as
consul to the vision, with their pres
ent attitude. I accepted the position with
the understanding that a movement for
good roads In Maine was the leagues
prime object. After what has occurred
I am led to believe to the contrary,'
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-05-05
MEMORIAL DAY APPROPRIATIONS
Occasion of Wrang1e In saco City Govern
ment Last Evening.
ESPECIAL TO THE PREss.1

Saoo. May 1.-The applications of the
Grand Army post and Union Veterans
Legion for Memorial day appropriations
were the subject OF a warm debate at
Saco city meeting tonight. The finance
committee favored the application of
the former organization. but reported ad-
vorsely in case of the other. One city
father intimated that the Union Veter-
ans Legion used part of last years. ap-
preparation for other purposes which ac-
cusation was denied. The vote was final
ly passed, giving two hundred dollars to
the Grand Army, and one hun dred to the
rival organization.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-05-05
THE VlNAL CASE.
Benjamin A., Now Accuses His Son Of the
Murder.

Belfast, May 4.-The question whether
or not Robert A. Vinal, late of Winter
port, came to his death by poison. and
If so, who is the guilty party, continues
to agitate the public in this vicinity.
Public sentiment differs. While nearly
all believe the man was poisoned there
are those who believe he committed sui
eide. Some Of the mans neighbors say
that last fall they heard Robert say in
regard to an old and favorite horse that
he guessed they would die togsther. In
fact the old horse died but day or two
before the owner. Those who believe in
the suicide theory say that probably
Robert got his nephew Horace E., to pro
cure tho strychnine, some of which was
given to the old horse aad some the old
man took himself. All believe the fami-
ly know a great deal more than has been
told. Benjamin, now in Belfast Jail,
has grown more communicative, and he
is not nearly as feeble as he was on the
day Of his arrest
For the first time, today, he spoke Ill Of
his son, Horace E., and expressed the
belief that the boy poisoned his Unole
Robert.
Mr.. Vinal says that among Horace's
doings the past winter is the counting
| of married woman. He said that the
boy was with her much and he protested
against it. The woman, he says, is now
| in Augusta, where he understands she
went to obtain divorce after which
| Horace intends to marry her.
The only motive appearing for murder
is an old mortgaged farm, not worth
| much at best.
| The hearing of Benjamin A. Vinal viii
take place Tuesday forenoon before
Judge Rogers in the Belfast police court
The boy Horace and many of the neigh
bors who testified before the inquest,
have been, summoned. Possibly new evi
denoe may be developed.
Under orders from County Attorney
Bowden the remains Of Robert Vinal OF
Winterport were disinterred this morn
ing at Ellingwood corner cemetery.
| The stomach and intestines were re.
moved at the grave side, to be sent i'm.
mediately, to Prof. Robinson Of Bowdoin
college for examination and his expert
opinion as to whethder or not strychnine
was the cause of death. After the op.
GRAFTON had been performed the remains
were reinterred. Brof. Robsnsen's re-
port cannot be given for several days.
The hearing tomorrow will probably be
adjourned.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-05-05
DOUTELLE and SPEAKER,
Maine congressman Engage In Spicy
Debate.
A POINT OF ORDER THEME OF
DISCUSSION.

Question Arose On Motion to Non-Concur
In Senate Amendment Reducing Battle
Shfps-Peffer Bond Resolution Dis
cussed In Senate,
Washington, May 4.-The conference re-
ported on the bill to regulate marriage
in the District of Columbia was agreed
to, the Senate agreeing to all the House
amendments.
The resolution offered by Mr.. Call,
Democrat Of Florida on December 3Oth,
OF a select committee to investigate the
efforts OF railroad and other corporations
in Florida to control the election Of mem
bers OF Congress, was taken up
Mr. Sewell, Republican of New Jersey,
moved to lay the resolution on 1.-The table.
The motion was lost; Iyeas, 81; nays, 2.
Mr.. Harris, Democrat of Tennessee,
moved to refer the resolution to the COM
mittee on privileges and elections This
was agreed to, yeas, 3b;.nays, .22.
A motion by Mr.. Turpie, Democrat of
Indiana to take up the Dupont election
case for consideration, after opposition on
the part Of Mr. Mitchell Republican of
Oregon, chairman Of committee on priv
ileges, and elections, and after failure
to. fl. by unanimous consent another time
to take 1t up and press 1t to vote. was
agreed to, yeas, 80, nays, 81, and the Du-
pont resolution was taken up.
After good many propositions and
counter propositions, however, it wassfnal-
ly agreed to by unanimous consent that
the Dupont case be taken up at the con-
clusiOn Of the routine morning business,
after the passage of the river and harbor
bill, and that its consideration shall be
continued and the vote taken at o'clock
the next day. The river and harbor bill
was then taken up.
Mr.. Frye said be would accept the de-
feat of his motion to lay aside the PETER
bond resolution as instructions to him
not to press the consideration of the Riv-
er and Harbor bill until the bond resolu-
ton WAS out of the way.
Senators Hill. Woloott, German and
Vest discussed the bond resolution. Mr..
| Hill characterized the whole proposition
| wanted to throw mud at the ad1ninistra-
tion and those who differed with the ad-
ministration on the silver question.
| Nr. Vest of Missouri, questioned Mr.
Hill as to the propriety of the Secretary
Of the Treasury giving to the syndicate.
Pierpont Morgan and company. the pril-
| ilege Of taking at its bid the Londs
forward with their gold at the time fixed.
Mr.. Hill did not feel called upon to an
| swer, yielded the floor, and the Senate
adjourned.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-05-05
Local Weather Rennrt.

Portland, May - The local
weather bureau office records as to the
weather are the following:
ga m.-Barometer. 20. 835; thermometer
eAe; dew point. 55; humidity, rs,
wind. W. velocity, 4; weather,
cloudy,
sp. m.-Barometer. s9619; thermome-
ter. $40; dew point. 50. humidity, SO;
wind. calm; velocity. 0. weather, .par5Iy
cloudy.
Moan daily Thermometer. Ga; maxi,
mtzfn thermometer, ~; minimum ther.
uleHeser. IS o.; maximum velocity wind
II SW; total precipitation. L.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-05-05
Baths Oldest Grocer,

Bath, May 4.-Edward A. Hodgkins,
Baths oldest grocer, died suddenly Mon
day morning at his home on Summer
street. He was go years old. Mr.. Hodg-
kins was born in Ipswich, Mass, and
when young man he came to Bath and
opened grocery store and continued in
that business beneath the same roof for
sixty years. He leaves widow and one
son, who lives at St. John. N. B.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-05-05
Five Years for Putnam.

Washington, May 4.-Upon rehearing
OF the appeal Of Warren f. Putnam, late
president Of the Granite State National
bank, Exeter, N. H., the Supreme Court
OF the United States today affirmed the
Judgment OF the district court of that
suit being that the defendant, Putnam,
Will serve five years in the Penitentiary.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-05-05
Inspection Of Boston s. Maine.

Boston. May 4.-Tomorrow the railroad
commissioners will start on their an
nual inspection of the Boston & Maine
railroad and the entire week will be con-
sumed on the numerous systems. The
commissioners have sset Wednesday, the
18th inst, at 10 q. M, when they will
hear evidence in favor of the bill for the
earring of bicycles by the railroad oom-
panies of the state. The legislature re
quested the board to inuire into the
matter and report as soon as possible.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-05-05
Street Car Strike in Milwau kee.

Milwaukee, Wis, May A strike of
the street railway employees for an ad-
vance in wages and recognition of the
Union began this morning, tying up every
line in tbe city.
ductors. motormen, electric workers and
barn mon, There are not more than nine
cars running on all the lines in the city
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-05-05

South Paris, April 4.-Tbe May term
of the Oxford Supreme Judicial court,
Judge Whitehouse, presiding, will as
sembls tomorrow. AS NO grand fury has
been summoned, no criminal cases will
be considered. There are an usual num-
Der OF civil cases assigned from this term
in February.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-05-05
A Gardiner Citizen Dies.

. Gardiner, May 4.-William Fl. Palmer,
retired business man, died tonight af-
ter long Illness. He was the son of the
late Judge Palmer, and formerly was
among the foremost in city .affairs. He
leaves no family.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-05-05

Col Roberts Going to South Africa.
Biddeford, May 4-Col. Frank Rob
erts, recently consul at NoRales, Mexico
will leave here this week for Cape Town
South Africa, to take charge Of tn
United States consulate. He has Offered
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-05-05
Wonders of Electricity.

New York, May 4.-The electrical ex-
hibit opened tonight in Grand Central
Palace. Gov. Morton declared the ex-
position opened, and pressed the golden
key which was to cause artillery salutes
to be fired simultaneously at San Fran
cisco, New Orleans and Augusta, Me-
A few minutes after the governor had
pressed the key, telegraphic messages
were received from San Francisco, New
Orleans, st. Paul and Augusta, Me-, stat
ing that cannons had been fred.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-05-05
THE WEATHER.

ssW a s b / Il gton,
May 4.--Forecast
for Tuesday fol
Maine. Par t ! ,
cloudy, probably
local 6 b o w o r S,
cooler in the in
t terior, south
easterly winds,
shifting to north
westerly.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-05-05
Papers By Portland Men.

Atlanta, Ga, May 4.-Today the Anne
rican Academy of Medicine was in ses-
sion. Papers were read by E. H. Ger
rish, professor OF anatomy. and Charles
d. Smith, professor of physiology and
public hygiene at Bowdoin Medical col
Iege and others.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-05-05
Drunk and Jumped Into the River

saoo, May 4.-Edward Kelley, laborer,
tonight attempted suicide by jumping
into the river just below the falls. He
was rescued. He had been drinking.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-05-05
vanceboro Man Lost.

g Bangor, May 4.-Frank Bixby of Vance
boro, has been lost in the woods near
there since Saturday. Parties are search
ing for him, but as last accounts with no
SUCCESS.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-05-05
SHALL CURFEW Ring :?
A Large Number Of Portland Citi.
zens in Favor of 1t.
A MONSTER PETITION TO THE CITY
GOVERNMENT.

Regular Meeting of the City Government
Last Eyening-Large Amount of Busi-
ness Transacted-FOurth of July and
the N. E. Fair; etc.
The City Council met for its regular
monthly session last evening. There
was very full attendance, the full board
of Mayor and Aldermen. being present
and only Messrs. Virgin and johnson
absent in the Council. A large amount
of business was transacted.
In Board of Mayor and Aldermen.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-05-05

by Graves. was today discontinued in the
district court presided over by Judge
Cole. The action was taken at the re-
quest of Graves, but no reason for it was
given.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-05-05
Graves Pulls Out,

~, washington, May 4.-The suit of Broker
Milllam Graves Of New York city against
secretary Carlisle to compel the latter to
accept the bid Of 81, 5O0 600 of the recent
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-05-05
ESTABLISHED JUNE %. 1se2-voL. 50.
MISCELLANEOUS
A PerpIexing Predicament

when you have to bring your husband
along to help your choice of one of our
fine patterns in carpets. There are SO
many new styles, colors and beautiful
designs that the array of beauty is be-
wildering. Our upholstery department
is also replete with novelties in curtains,
draperies, etc. Our special offerings for
the week in carpets are soc per yard
aud Soc per yard i'm new pattern
tapestry.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-05-05

Boston, May 4.-Looal forecast for
Taesaay' Fair. variable winds, prob
aoay cooler, easterly winds on tho coast
during the day.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-05-05
Postoffice Discontinued.

Washington, D. c. May 4.-The post
office in the town of Baileyville has been
discontinued and mail for there now will
be sent to Barring.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-05-05
MORNING.

Everett NJ, Staples, son of ex Mayor Sta
pies of this city, the appointment as dep
utY consul.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-05-05
PRESIDENT WILL ACT.
Decisive Step In Cuban Matter
Expected
WHICH MAY DTSPLEASE THE
SPANISH AUTHORITIES.

A Report That Gen. Lee Has Instructions
In Line With Proposed Action of the
notwithstanding Gossip Regard
ing the Matter.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-05-05

An ordinance was presented that no per-
son having the care of domestic fowls,
swine, COWS or other animals, shall keep
them in the city limits contrary to the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-15
TURF EVENTS NOTABLE.
big Race-Track War Threatened mt
Cincinnati.

CINCINNATI, o., April 14.-It may be
that the foreign book operated at the
Newport track, which opened Saturday,
will result in a race-track war Of high
magnitude there. Yesterday the pool
room operated in Covington by the own
ers of the oakley. Latonia, and Louisville
tracks began 10 book also at Newport.
Now the management OF the new course
threatens 10 run on during the Louisville
and Lexington meetings. and race in OPP
position also 10 Latonia and Oakley. The
war will have little effect on the Ken
lucky tracks, as legislation can do them
no harm for two years. But with Oakley
it is different, and IL is said that If the
last-named organization attempts TO run
a foreign book the authorities will inter
fere with the racing there.
FAVORITES WIN EVERY RACE.
NEWPORT, KY, April 1.-THE talent
had the best of it to-day. favorites cap
turing every race. but three of them were
of the odds-on order Cashier and Light
foot i'm the third race, broke 10 a false
start and ran nearly a half mile before
pulled up Track good: attendance. 1000.
First race-seven furlongs-Prince I'm
perial 90, Overton. 4 TO 81 won, with
Derfargilla second. and Uno third. Time.
1:29 Ii.
Second race-six furlongs-Rubber Neck
dO7. Ross. to 81 won. with Aimee Sc
cond, and Mana third. Time, :l6.
Third race-one mile-Booz C07. Ham.
2 to u won, with Toots second, and Basso
third. Time, 143.
Fourth race--four and a half fur
longs-Gew-Ga Q03. Ross. l TO - won.
with Red second. and Brossart third.
Time. 571-4.
Fifth race-half a mile-Tempesta 200.
!. Gardner. even) won. with Leo Wecka
second. and Bessie l.. third. Time, so.
ANOTHER OFF-DAY.
MEMPHIS, TENN. April H.-This was
another off day for stakes in the Memphis
Jockey Club meeting, the deficiency being
offset by sweepstake purse. The track
was in splendid condition, the attendance
fair and the sport good. The three first
races were taken by hot favorites, the
fourth went to a mild preference, while
the two final ones were taken by long
shots.
First race-half a mIle-Lord Semi GlS
Perkins. even) won. with Agent second,
and Elyra third. Time. SO.
Second race--seven furlongs.--R
dl2. X. Williams, eYen) won, with Pan
jandrum second. and Plug third. Time,
1:3s IL
Third race--one mile. Tennessee Club
Handicap, sweepstakes, for 3-year-
olds and upward-Urania 0l0, Mortin, 4
10 81 won, with David second, and Robert
I.atta third Time. :4e IL.
Fourth race--mile and n siXteenth-Pre-
sidio 600. c. Reiff, 10 u won, with
Whisper second. and Leonard Il. third
Time. l "a IL.
Fifth race-three-quarters Of a mile
Enoch Scott 10 10 u won, with Little
cha second. and Sycamore third. Time,
100.
Sixth race-half mile-Sea Robber Qce
Scherer. u 10 - won with Goshen second,
and Lear third. Time, 81 81.