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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-02-11
GRIMES DARK STAIN.
Probably Double Murder in Charles
town.

Boston. February TO- brutal assault
which may result in a double murder
was committed in Charlestown late this
afternoon by Joseph Prescott, a longshore-
man aged about 40. The victims are his
wife and Bridget Cullen, aged IS en-
ployed as domestic by Mrs. Prescott
Prescott was drunk and got into dis
pute with his wife. who accused him of
taking $a5 from her purse and upbraided
him for his bad habits. He became very
angry, seized hatchet and dealt his
wife several blows on the head, nearly
killing her outright. Bridget came to
her assistance and was set upon by the
infuriated man and knocked insensible.
Both women are terribly out and their
condition is very critical. Prescott was
quickly arrested by officers, attracted by
the sister Of Mrs. Prescott, who was in
an adjoining room, but owing to her deli
cate condition was unable to interfere,
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ICE IS KING.
Grim Winters Agent Closes
Provincial Harbers.
PORT OF ST. JOHN PRACTICALLY
SHUT UP.

An Immense Fleet of Vessels Ice Bound
at that PIace-The Whole Eastern
Coast is In the Throes of the Ice Field
Shipping Badly Crippled.
st. Johns, N. f., February d. The
whole eastern coast Of Newfoundland
is blocaded with ice from Cape Bonavista
to Cape Race. ST. Johns harbor has
been cut off for ten days from outside
tn world. A whole feet of shipping
is outside waiting chance to enter.
The steamer Portia, from New York,
Is lying at Trepassey, being unable to
force her way through the ice. The
steamer Ulunda, from London, had to
go to. Placentia to take passengers and
freight sent there by mail.
Steamer Barcelona from Liverpool, off
Cape Race, reports meeting heavy Arctic
Ice $50 miles off. All the sealing fleet
cannot get out to reach the northern
harbors. The fishery blockade is prov
ing most disasterous to business.
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Sterling Elliott.


Being asked this morning what partic.
ular reforms he thought necessary in the
management of the league and upon
which measure is based his candidacy,
Mr.. Elliot replied that they were princi-
pally two: first the systematic agitation
Of highway improvement which is not be-
ing done now, and secondly systematic
work to increase the membership of the
league, which is not now being done.
He said that it was conservative esti-
mate to say that there are four million
cyofers in the United States and that only
one per cent belong to the league. He
thought at least 200, 900 should be mem
hers. He stated that over 700, 900 bicycles
were sold last year and that over a
million would doubtless be sold this year.
Mr.. Elliott was sanguine Of the election
of his whole ticket.
The first annual good roads banquet
was, held tonight at Mount Royal
Terrace, home of the Maryland Cyole
club and was an elaborate affair Nearly
three hundred enthusiastic wheelmen and
good roads apostles sat at the tables. At
the conclusion of the repast, President
Wilson greeted the guests. He WAS fol-
lowed by Mayor Hooper, who responded
to the toast "My Cyling Constituents, +"
and President Cowen of Baltimore ana
Ohio Railroad company, who delivered
an eloquent address on "Wheels."
Impromptu addresses on good roads
were delivered by q number of we'll
known advocates of improved highways.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-02-11
Cleveland to Preside.

New York, February TO- 1.-The Presby-
terry of New York met this afternoon and
the hall was filed, the special attraction
being the report of the committee ap-
pointed to arrange for public meeting
in behalf of home missions. The CON-
mittee reported that President Cleveland
had intimated his Willingness to preside
at the meeting. After some discussion,
which developed slight opposition to
having Mr.. Cleveland preside, as his
presence might give a semi-political
tone to the meeting and divert atten-
tlon from the real object, the vote was
taken and the action of the COMMITTEES
sustained
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-02-11
AT COOPER UNION.
P1atts Enemies VIII Meet and Talk Things
Over.

! New York, February 10.-The anti Platt
committee of 25 met tonight at the Wind
sor hotel. The committee of six hun
dred recently placed in the hands of the
committee of % full power to take what
ever steps the latter deemed proper, even
to the extent of forming new organiza-
tion. Tt was expected a bolt from the
regular Republican organization would
be recommended by the committee, but
this was not done. 1t was decided for
the present that mass meeting be called
at Cooper Union and the entire questi on
Of the alleged frauds at the recent Re-
publican primaries and the desirability
of bolting will be left to this mass meet
ing, the time of which was not given.
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was TeconsiZad. AS he arose he said,
gianclng around at the $50 empty seats
"Mr. Speaker, 1t is with no ordinary
feelings that arise to address this large
Assem- plage OF members, and these gal
ler1es, nlled with the representatives of
tne intelligence, beauty, and wealth of
this nation" The four other members
on the floor laughed and clapped their
hands.
The speaker pro tenn, Mr.. johnson, Of
North Dakota saw the point, and aris-
ing, pounded loudly for order, shouting.
Applause must cease, the House must
be IN order, members standing in the
aisles must be seated, the galleries must
be in order, in the present crowed oondi-
tion Of the hall each member must ex-
ert himself to preserve order. The gen
tleman from Pennsylvania will proceed. !"
or course when the Pennsylvania CON-
stituents get copies Of that speech, they
Will think that a great crowd came out
to hear Mr.. Wanger.
Generally the great Republican ma
Jorlty will be for sound money, but
thirty Or forty may vote for free silver.
Enough democrats will come over to
make up for this. In those States where
Democrats in the Senate are pleading for
free silver, Republicans in the House a re
for sound money. Voorhees, and Turple
of Indiana, for instance, will be offset
in the House by many of the solid Re-
publican Indiana delegation. The lend
ers Of this delegation are General Steele
and Henry U. Johnson, who are the
only ones not new members. Mr..
johnson served in the Fifty second and
Fifty third Congresses, and is one of the
ablest and strongest mon from the West.
He is thoroughly outrageous and inde-
pendent, and has strong hold on the
people of his district He has not be-
leved IL the best policy
TO NOMINATE HARRISON
again, and has had the courage to say sc
openly in his State. He is now chairman
of one of the election committees of the
House, and an influential mem ber Of the
banking and currency committee He
has made q study Of finance and if he re.
mains in Congress few years more, viii
be stronger pillar for sound money anC
good ideas of government, than VOORHEES,
has ever been for the opposite ideas. Mr..
Steele is only 46 years old and belongs tC
the younger generation of statesmen.
y General Steele is veteran OF the
Armies of the Potomac and Cumberland,
and of the March to the Sea. He is a
business man, banker, a manager of the
National House for Volunteers, and q
sound, able man, who does great credit
to his State. He has served several terms
in Congress, and is near the head of the
Republican paryssin his State.
The other Indiana men are new; but
give indications that they will make q
strong team il they are allowed to re-
main. The Western States are apt tC
make the mistake Of not keeping good
man when they get him in. In this way
they throw away their influence, and
then wonder why some little state like
Vermont or Maine gets about everything
in the way of honor.
Maine. by the way, has the Speaker Of
the House and the President pro temport
of the Senate
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Agitation of Some Oustions of Great
Interest to the Wheelmen.
Baltimore, Md, February 1O.-The
18th annual assembly of the league of
American Wheelmen was opened with n
"Good Roads" meeting in the Y. M. G..
A. hall on North Oharres street, at 10
O'Clock this morning.
Representatives of 40. 900 organized
wheelmen will wrestle with L. A. W.
problems for the next four days. Today's
nesting is the first of it's kind ever held
by the L. A. W. Mayor Hooper made an
address OF welcome to the wheelmen. Re.
ports OF committees, papers and supges-
tions on the subject of highway improve
ments and short addresses followed
Mayor Hooper's address.
Chief Consul Potter, of New York. de-
liyered an interesting discourse on the
subject of good roads and illustrated his
remarks with a stersopticon showing
good and bad roads in this and foreign
countries.
A lot of fun is being poked at Mr..
Potter over his pending amendment that
the l.. A W. drop control of racing, and
that another body be formed out of the
officers of the League for the special pur-
pose OF controlling it. 1t is an admitted
fact that this amendment will be showed
under.
Another proposed amendment that is
viewed with dlsdain by majority of the
delegates is that presented by Mr..
Jac9uish. OF Illinois, to again bring In
the color line question and to make pro-
fessional racers members of the League
Sterling Elliott's boom for Pesidentia
honors received quite an impetus this
morning when the New York delegates
arrived. Elliott also has the most enthu-
slastic support of his own state, Massa-
chusetts, while all New England is gen.
orally for him.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-02-11
WEYLER'S DEBUT.
A Big Social Demonstration in His Honor
at Havana

Havana, February 10.-Gen. Weyler
took the oath of office as captain general
today. He then held q reception, receiv-
ing the leading citizens of Cuba. num-
ber Of Grandees of Spain, heads of various
commercial bodies, leaders OF political
parties and foreign oonsuls. Crowds of
people in holiday attire filled the streets.
The Plaza de Armas in the vicinity of
the palace was packed with cheering
men, women and children. Numerous
bands played patriotic airs.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-02-11
A Fatal Plunge.

Boston, February 10-Mrs Whitton
McSweeney, aged 80, a trapeze perform-
or, known as Lola, was probably fatally
Injured at Keith's new theatre this after
noon. She dove from the trapeze near
the roof into a net and failed to turn
soon enough and struck on her head,
causing paralysis of the lower extremities
and fracturing the upper part of the
spine. She recently arrived from Pc.
land, was quite sick which weakened her
greatly, and this probably caused her ac-
oidsnt
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-02-11
THE WEATHER.

and night; west to southwest winds.
Washington, February 10.-Forecast for
Maine; Increasing cloudiness with snow
or rain; warmer southwesterly winds.
Local Weather Report.
Portland, February 10.-The local
weather bureau office records as to the
weather are the following:
ga. m.-Barometer. 80 1878; thermometer,
25.S; dow point, 80; humidity, So,
wind, NV; velocity, 9; weather, cloudy.
sp. m.-Barometer, 80. 624: thermome-
ter. $40; dew point. 81; humidity, 76;
wind, W; velocity 8; weather, clear.
Mean daily thermometer, 2S; maxi
mum thermometer, "a; minimum ther-
mometer, 22 maximum velocity wind
IA. W; total precipitation, o.0s inches.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-02-11
Weather Observations.

The Agricultural Department. Weather
Bureau for yesterday, February 10,
taken at 8 p m, meridian time, the
observations for each station being given
in this order: Temperature, direction Of
the wind, state of the weather:
Boston, 80 degrees, W, clear; New
York, "a degrees, SW, clear; Philadel-
phia, 3S degrees, SW, clear; Washington,
40 degrees. S, clear; ALBANY, 81 degrees,
S, cloudy; Buffalo 30degrees, SW, snow
Detroit, 81 degrees, W, snow; Chicago, I'd
degrees, NV, clear; ST. Paul, 18 degrees,
NV, clear; Huron, OAK, "a degrees, W.
clear; Bismarck, Is degrees, NV, clear
Jacksonville, 30 degrees, S. clear.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-02-11
Not on Texas Soil.

BEL Paso, 1exas, February 10.-Capt.
arrived from the Pan Handle this morn
ing and Capt. Hughes has moved mon
from Ysleta to this point Eyery move
ment OF the fighters is watched and there
is no danger of fight occurring on
Texas soil.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-02-11
Stuart Says "wir surely Fight j,

Ell Pasco, February 10-Late tonight
Dan Stuart gave out information that
the big fight will positively occur on
Mexican soil within five miles of Ell
Pasco on the morning of February l4th.
Ihe Mexican guards are ordered out
with instructions to closely patrol the
Mexican frontier to watch the emissaries
of the prize fighting corps.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-02-11
A Maine Company BIDS

Albany, N. Y, February 10.-The
capitol committee, today, opened bids for
completing the new capitol by contract.
They were John Pierce Of New York for
81, 500, O0O and Joseph E. Bodwell COM
pany of Hallowsll, Maine. for 81, 566, 800.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-02-11
INTO SIX PROVINCES
The Sultan Gives Miss Barton Permission
to Go.

Constantinople, February 1O-Mr.
Terrell. American minister, has pro-
CURED for Miss Clara Barton and assist
ants. now en- route for this city, the Sui
tan's safeguard which will allow them to
visit six distressed provinces of Anatolia
and personally distribute relief among
the sufferers
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-02-11
With THU STATESMEN.
What Was Done By Congress
Yesterday.
SENATOR CAMERON STILL STANDS
UP FOR CUBA.

Action Over the Death of Congressman
Crain-Living stone of Georgia is Wan
ted in Venezuela as an Honored Guest.
Pettigrew Wants to Foreclose on the
u. P.-Gossip of the Capitol.
Washington, February 10.-In his
prayer in the House this morning. Chap
Iein Couden referred in appropriate terms
to the death of Mr.. Grain. In view of
the sad event which had been brought to
the attention Of the members, Mr.. Ding
ley of Maine, asked and obtained unan-
imous consent for the following arrange
ments:
Rirst-That tomorrow Tuesday from
10 to be devoted to the consideration of
business of the District of Columbia.
TWo-The rest of the legislative day of
Tuesday, sessions from s to 1890 o'clock
p. m. and from 1890 a. M. to 10 m.
Wednesday, and all Of the legislative day
of Wednesday be devoted to the further
discussion i'll general debate of the pend
ing bill.
Thursday be devoted to the consideration
of the bill under the five minute rule for
debate and amendment. At four O'Clock
the committee of the whole vote upon
recommending concurrence or non-cur-
renee in the Senate substitute to the
House bill.
Mr.. Sayers, Democrat Of Texas, an
nounced the death Of his colleague, Mr.
Grain, and after the adoption Of the usual
resolutions the House at IL. 30 adjourned
till tomorrow
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A Former Portland Man Treasurer

Manchester, N. H., February 1O-At
the meeting Of the Granite State Provi-
dent association of the directors this
afternooI new organization was affected
as follows: President, VIM. M. Mason
OF Concord; vice president G. p.
Stewart Of Manchester; secretary, II. F.
Morse Of Manchester treasurer, w. c.
Scarborough of Manchester.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-02-11
Bodies Recovered.

Newburpyort. Mass, February 10.-An-
other body picked up on Salisbury Beach
is identified as Seaman VIM. Wills of the
schooner Florida. The body OF Captain
Lawrence j. Melanson of the Allianza
was positively identified by his sister,
Mrs. Herbert Etter of Medford, and the
body will be taken to st. John for burial.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-02-11
THE SCARLET LETTER. !"
Damrosch's New Opera Produced in Bosto,
Philip Hale Roasts it Unmerciful1y.

Boston, February 10.-Philip Hale VIII
say in substance in the Boston journal
tomorrow concerning the first perfor-
nance of "Tho Scarlet Letter. at tba
Boston Thea tire this evening by the
Damrosch Opera company, that the text
of e. 2. Lathrop is far superior to the
ordinary libretto in literary merit. The
only dramatic scenes are in the first and
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-02-11
A Salem Fire.

..ssSalem, February 1O-At 9 p. m. there
was general alarm for big blaze at
Kernwood, North Salem, residence of S.
e. Peabody. All the contents of the
building were saved. Loss is fully $500;
insured. The cause of the fire is
mystery.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-02-11
Free from Ice.

Hartford, Conn.,, February 1o.-Tho
Connectlont river is open from Hartford
to the Sound. excepting a small ice
blockade at the "straits," just below
Middletown, and an accumulation of ice
cakes just above Lynn bridge. At the
latter place there is small open passage
WAY.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-02-11
IN I HE SENATE.

Ia the Senate, bill was introduced by
Mr.. Pettigrew, Republican of South Da-
kota, and laid on the table for the
present, authorizing the Secretary of the
Treasury to foreolose the government lien
on the Union Pacific and Kansas Pacific
Railroad companies.
MI. Cameron, Republican of Pennsyl-
vania, introduced a joint resolution rela-
tive to the termination of the war in
Cuba. After the preamble quoting from
| the Presidents last annual message what
| it said in reference to that subject the
| joint resolution provides that LAS it ap-
pears there is no means Of securing per-
manent peace to Cuba except by the
recognition of it's right to self govern
ment, the good offices of the United
States are earnestly recommended to the
favorable consideration of the Spanish
government for the recognition of the in
| dependence of Cuba.' The resolution
was reau first and a second time and
laid on the table for the present.
Senator Quay's resolution to recomm it
to the House the tariff bill with the free
COMA ge amendment to the finance COM
/ mittee for further consideration, was laid
before the Senate and on the suggestion
of Mr.. German, Democrat of Maryland,
MI. Quay consented to let it go over un-
| til tomorrow.
The President today sent to the Senate
the nomination of Edwin +. Uhl of
Michigan to be An mbassador Extraordi-
nary and Plenipotentiary of the United
States to Germany.
In the Senate today Mr.. Pettigrsw in
troduoed joint resolution directing the
Secretary of the Treasury to foreclose the
| government lien on the Union Pacific
and Kansas Pacific railroad company,
and pay the prior lien upon said roads
and take possession for the United
States.
He is directed to pay the floating debt
| Of the roads, take up bonds and stocks
pledges as securities therefor and take
possession of all branch lines constructed
out of the earnings of the Union Pacific.
To carry out these provisions, the Score
tary is authorized to sell at not less than
par in coin, the coupon or registered
bonds to an amount sufficient for the OBJ
| ject stated in the resolution bearing not
to exceed three per cent interest redeem
able at pleasure after five years and pay
| able in ten wears
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DIR. e. e. REED.

scientific and magnetic healer. 1I3 Free ST
corner of Oak street, Portland, Me-. treats al
diseases that flesh is heir to- Seco nd Sioh
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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-02-11
The Bright Metal.

New York, February 10.-Two million
three hundred thousand dollars in gold,
today was deposited at the sub-treasury
on the bond account.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-02-11
Almost !!

Frankfort, KY, February 10-The vote
in joint assembly today for United States
Senator resulted: Hunter 81; Black
burn 46: McCreary 3; Carlisle, 2. Neoes-
sary to a choice, So.
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CAPITAL GLEANINGS.

In reply to resolution, the treasury
department today sent to the House a
communication from the supervising in
speotor Of steam vessels. stating that in
his opinion the present laws for the safety
Of passengers at sea are entirely adequate
and strictly carried out
The remains of Gen. John Gibbon,
buried at the Arlington National ceme-
terry today with full military honors. An
imposing funeral cortege passed through
Washington, led by two companies Of the
Sixth Cavalry and mounted band. The
escort of honor was composed of q
battalion and light battery of the Fourth
Artillery and band.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-02-11
-FOUR MILLION STRONG.
A Mighty Army Of Riders Of
the Silent Steed.
THE MONSTER MEETING TN SESs,
ION IN BALTIMORE.

Problems Which the League is Discuss;ng
viii Elliott Get the Presidency ?-The
Agitation of Some Oustions of Great
Interest to the Wheelmen.
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The treasury gold reserve stood at the
than s4s, coo, 600. The s' withdrawals % az.
gregated s2,3S1. 900. In the opinion of
the treasury officials that withdrawals
would be made by the successful bond
bidders to make payment on the bonds
awarded WednesdaY