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The Portland daily press., 1896-12-17

JACK Frost chlmed in harmoniously with
q little zero weather and gladdeuea the
heart of the dealers in winter clothing
by the cheerful way in which he threw
down the nc mercury. The plumbers were
also looking for winter opening, bu5
were somewhat disappointed at the re-
suit, owing to moderation which gave
a respite Of few days to the long suffsr-
ing water pipes.
The storm when first noted was central
over the Mississippi. This was at elgnt
o'clock of the 14th inst. Another nao
developed on the same day central in the
northwest. Tho southern storm moved
essterly and the other little north OF
east and the lake storm joined the
soutberu storm and on the morning OF
the 18TH there was combination OF the
of the two lows that extended from the
lakes south and east to Florida and the
Virginia coast.
T,his storm would have gone by, OF
reached here several hours before IL dlo,
Int was prevented by the area OF high
pressure over the ST. Lawrence Valley.
Yesterday the storm was central south
of Nantucket and had caused very high
gales with snow off the Middle Atlantic
coast. accompanied by dry snow. There
was four and one-half inches in New
York, and Eve and one-half in Philadel-
phia. and about an inch in Boston. rms
was at a. m. Reports froE Atlantic
CITY yesterday morning said the storm
was still raging and at 2 p. m. 1T was
said the storm had moved, but 1btle
towards the north, owing to the h'gh
pressure that keep it it back. Inc IN
dicauions last evening were that the high
northeast winds would continue during
the night making it unsafe for vessels to
leave port. Today clearing weather may
he expected with winds veering to north
west.
The wind yesterday was north. north
east. brisk to high, reached hlghes5
velocity of thirty two miles an hour
about 10. Al a. m.
vasterday's storm was the coldest
December storm experienced in Portland
for years. We have had higher winds be-
fore in December but unaccompanled
with such cold weather.
Reports from the life saving station at
the Cape were to the effect that the storm
was very severe with heavy winds and
sea running high. Although no wreck
or accidents of any kind were reported
the men were kept patrolling their beats
all night long and keeping sharp look
out on the coast.
The sen from the Cape shore presented
a grand sight. The waves were running
mountains high and as they broke on the
shore and rocky cliffs threw the spray for
many feet into the air.
On Front street, South Portland,
during the high tide yesterday morning,
the waves would dash against the sea
wall and break, throwing the spray clear
across the street. At times it would also
fly nearly across the wharf on the ferry
side.
Was A BAD DAY ALONG SHORE.
1t was wild day along the water front
yesterday, the heavy northeast gale
driving before it cloud OF whirllng
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-17

ness and the able skipper of the vessel
found great difficulty in making landings
ON both sides. This ferry boat was the
only thing moving about the harbor. The
tow boats tied up under the lee of the
wharves were idle about all day, though
in readiness to respond to any emergency
call The fire boat with her fires banked
was also in readiness for business and
her crew were prepared to make quick
hustle in case of an alarm for fire along
the wharves yesterday would have bean
serious matter to have handled.
The old timers alongshore said they
never have seen such heavy sea in the
harbor as was that of yesterday. Almost
every other wave during the morning
broke clear over the little Bug light on
the end of the breakwater and vessels
living at the ends of the wharves shipped
seas quite often, and ga wet deck" was
the usual thing among the vessels lying
in the harbor. In the stream were
anchored several schoonars, and these
hauled and pulled at their anchors and
IN soms instances dragged them to an
alarming extent.
Those vessels which could get into the
harbor on Tuesday night did SO early in
the evening and they struck port not a
moment too soon. AS usual the last of
the feet to get into the harbor were the
fishing schooners and these came racing
around the breakwater like race horses.
Nearly all of them bad met with hard
treatment by the storm and all had some
little damage dope them. The Robert
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-17

enjoy life unless the Thermometer is be-
low zero, and the wind is blowing at
least fifty miles an hour. When the
PRESS reporter said something about
the storm to Lon Hight yesterday he re-
piled: "Storm! You don't call this
storm do your Why man, just wait until
we do get storm and then talk about
it,
Three big English steamers, the Lycia,
Freemona and the Manitoban which
were due to arrive here yesterday were
supposed to be off this port when he
storm broke last night. and to have stood
off shore until it cleared up bit Inc
pilot boat Maggie and her hardy crew
were lying of Half Way rock all day yes
terday waiting for sight Of one OF the
big fellows in hopes of being able to take
them into port last night. But ths
steamers evidently believed 1t wiser to
lay off shore during the storm and run
in safely this morning.
The railroads had very little trouble
yesterday. The snow was dry and light
and as shere was none on the ground bes
fore it fell, there were few bad drifts
On the line of the Mountain division ths
Swanton train came in in the evening
on time and reported little or no snow IN
the mountains. The train due here at
4. 80 p. m., over the Eastern division, was
half an hour late, and that over the
Western division due at p. M, was also
half an hour behind hand. The trains on
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-17
Tug Lost Two Barges.

Newport, r. l., December IS. -The tug
King arrived this afternoon minus OF the
tow of two barges. Alta. m. Captain
Brown got a signal from one barge to let
20 hawssr, and when he ran back ne
found she had both anchors down ana
had to let go. He went after the Charter
Oak, but for three-quarters of an hour
failed to get sight of her and was nnllgea
to give her up. The Chalmette, the first
barge is supposed to be lying on mere.
Nothing has been heard of the Charter
Oak which belongs in New BEDFORD. me
Chalmette belongs in Boston. A neavS
sea 10 running and the weather IS thicK'
Blizzard at Bar Harbor.
Bar Harb Dor, December 16.-A pllzzaro
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-17
has been raging since noon which
threatens to interfere with travel. Ihree
inches of snow have fallen.

Foot of Snow In Haverhiii.
aaverhill, Mass, December 10. - ho
storm today VAS the severest tnas has
visited this section for long oine'
About twelve inches of snow fell ana was
badly drifted by high wind IN many
places, making travelling difficult In the
country roads.
The Modesty Total Loss.
Boston, December 16.-The TWO ma s6eo
schooner Modesty, which sank some tlme
ago below Boston light was driven
ashore at Nantasket beach this morning
Divers succeeded in removing about ten
tons of slate. About seventy IONS OF
slate and about 200, 900 laths remain IN
the vessel. The schooner will now be
total loss
Blizzard Stopped the Mills.
Biddeford, December 16.-The bl1zzard
had the effect Of clogging the water gates
in the river with ice today, so that many
departments of the Pepperell Laconia
aud York mills were withou5 power and
obliged to suspend operations.
Struck Bro ckton Hard.
Brockton, Decem ber 16.-A northeast
blizzard struck this city shortly after
midnight this morning accompanied by
heavy snow storm. At daylight the gale
Increased n violence, while the wind was
blowing at the rate Of fifty miles an
hour. BY noon traffic on the Brockton
street railway was practically at a stand
still. Operatives working in the factories
here and residing in the adjoining towns
did not reach their work until well on
toward noon. The Cape train due to
leave this station for Boston at 6.1S to-
night. owing to the severity of the storm
did not leave.
snow Has stopped Falling.
Fall River, December 16.-At II
o. o'clock tonight the snow had ceased fall
ing and the wind abated. The Fall River
line steamer Plymouth held back by the
storm started for New York. Travel is
still blocked except on the main through
fares.
Beverly Harbor Full of Vessels.
Beverly, December 16. THE storm has
ragged all day with unusual severity, a
heavy northeaster prevailing. The harbor
is filed with vessels seeking a safe
anchorage. No marine disasters We're re-
p orted.
AT Marblehead.
gMarblehead, Mass, December ia
heavy northeast snow storm accompanied
by high winds set in at an early hour
this morning and continues unabated to
day and tonight. The electric cars are all
stalled.
Worst in Years at Brant Rock,
Brant Rock, Mass, December l6.-The
storin here is worry severe the sea wash
Ing over the wall and doing damage to
summer cottages. The people here say
it is the worst storm In these parts for
many years. The life saving station are
all out. No vessels have been seen.
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-17
MUHY O rs
RHEU UMAIISM
OUR = .

Munyon's Rheumatism Cnrs is garan
teed to cure acute or fmuscular rheum
ism in from one to five days. Sharp
shooting pains in any part OF the body
stopped by few doses. A prompt, oom-
plete and permanent cure for lameness,
soreness, stiff back and all pains in hips
and loins. Chronic rheumatism, scatica,
lun bago, or pain in the back are sneedily
cured. 1t seldom fails to give relief from
one or two doses, and almost invaria bly,
cures before one bottle has been used.
Price, 25c.
all druggists, mostly % cents vial.
Personal letters TO Prof. Munyon, 1906
Arch street, Philadelphia. Pa, answered
with free medical advice for any fdisease.
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-17
CAPITAL GLEANINGS.

Ths Senate committee on foreign re-
latlons this morning reached no conclu-
sion on the CUBAN questions, but the dis
cussion showed that the Cameron reso-
luton, favoring recognition of Cuban IN
dependence and offering the friendly
office of the United States with Spain to
bring the war to a close, met with the
most favorable reception and may pos
s1bly be reported to the Senate IN the
future.
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-17
A BLIZZARD INDEED.
Worst December Storm in Years in
Portland.
THE TEMPERATURE LOW AND THE
WIND HIGH.

Waves Mountain High at the Cape-Few
Vessels Drag Anchor in the HarbOr-
e. Fire Boat Ready for Business-E1ectric
and Steam Railroads Bothered Very
Little.
The long period of fine weather which
has characterized the month of December
SO far was interrupted yesterday by the
first real storm of the winter. Old boreas
evidently thought he had neglected us
Iona enough and opened his series of
winter engagements In Portland by
fine production of a Dakota blizzard,
with all of its stage settings, mechanical
effects and the necessary accessories.
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-17
BRIG ERNEsTINE ASHORE.

age is Slight.
Gloucester, December 10. = Brig
Ernestine Of Portland, from Jomett's
Cove with ice, at anchor in the barbor,
dragged ashore today On Rocky Neck and
an unsuccessful effort was made by tug
to haul her off. The damage, if any, will
be slight, but portion Of her cargo may
have to be discharged in order to float
her. She is 400 tons, and was built at
Yarmouth, Maine, in 1868
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-17
DIR, e. 3. 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 and let him examine your case.
Ali cases at distance treated by letter; full
name, age. color of eyes and place of residence
$1.0O and stamp. Only the best vegetable
medicines are used in my practice. Office hours
a. m. to IL M. to 9 p. m. oct1 9dtfspt
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-17

At Wentworth, N. s., Wednesday, Freu
Coobran's house was destroyed Df nre
and his Two children, aged 2 ana 4 years.
were burned to death.
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-17

Secretary Herbert has issued very
full statement rs to the condition and
seaworthy qualities of the battleship
Texas in which he states that sbe is the
equal of, if not the superior OF any YES
sci in the navy.
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-17
THE WEATHER.
Washin gton,

washington, De-
cember 16.-Forecast
for Thursday for
New Il n 9 l a u d :
Clearing in morning
preceded by local
SHOWS on east coast;
high northerly winds
decreasing in force
;lowly rising temper
IatuIe.
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-17

Boston, December 16.-Local forecast
for Wednesday: Fair, gradually warmer,
northerly winds diminishing in force.
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-17
Weather Observation.

The Agricultural department. weather
bureau for yesterday, December l6. taken
at D. IN. meridian time the observation
for each station being given in this or
der: Temperature, direction Of the wind,
steta of weather:
Boston. s8 degrees. N, snow; New
york 2s degrees. II, cloudy; Philadelphia,
81 degrees, NV. p cloudy; Washington,
81 degrees, NV, clear; ;Albany.2o degrees
N. Cloudy; Buffalo, 80 degrees. n,
clear; Detroit, 2S degrees, NV,
clear; Chicago, SO degrees, SE, cloudy
ST. Paul, 80 degrees, Sc, cloudy; huron,
Dak., 80 dear,e NV, cloudy; Bismarck, ~
degrees, NV, cloudy; Jacksonville, Oh
degrees, NV, clear.
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-17
LOCAL Weather Report.

Portland, December 16-The local
weather bureau Office records as to the
weather are the following:
ga. m.-Barometer. 90 1856; thermome-
ter I6. 0; dew point, 40; humidity, $50;
wind, N; velocity, 20: weather. cloudy.
81. m.-Barometer, %. 624; thermome-
fer. go; dew point, IS. humidity.
500; wind, N; velocity, 90; weather,
cloudy.
Mean daily thermometer. 1870; maxi
mum thermometer, 22.0; minimum uher-
mometer. $50. maximum velocity of
wind, 32N; total precipitation, .59.
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-17
MCKINLEY Going to Chicago.

Canton, O., Decem ber IS Major Nc
Kinley, somewhat unexpectedly, mas ae-
cided to leave for Chicago tonight.
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-17

Mr.. German agreed with Mr.. Teller in
the last statement and said the Dlngley
bill, even If it had become law, Wuuiu
not have improved the condle1on OF tne
treasury and and it WAS unjust and IN
equal. It was trifng with the business
interests of the country to hold out nope
by continuous debate here that some
action would be taken on the Dill When
everybody knew that action was impos-
sible.
Mr.. Hale expressed the hope that the
Senate and the country would take no.
tice from the statements made by Sena-
tors German and Teller of the difficulties
under which the Republican party IN the
Senate labored. There was no use tight
ing for the DILL, the passage OF which was
clearly impossible. 1t would be business
of the Republican party at the early ses-
sion of Congress to take up the whole
tariff subject and secure measure, mod
crate in terms and sufficient to give
revenue to the government and proper
ly prOteot American industries.
Mr.. GormaE-"You know you cannot
accomp,ish ANYTHING substantial at this
session, You ought therefore stop the
discussion and prevent the upturn1ng OF
the business interests Of the country.
MIR. Platt-sThe Senator from Mary
land is quite right. We never have hso
q CDanC0 TO pass puC OlhBtOJ oI'A IL sAi~
Senate. We have less chance now than
ever.'
MI. Sherman-sI am inclined TO think
in view of the statement as to the impos-
ST biIity of passing the Dingley bill that
we ought not to waste any more time
about it. +"
That was the last word OF the discus
sion and the Senate after q short execu-
tive session adjourned till tomorrow.
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-17

Friends in the House Of the Nicaragua
canal have circulated a petition to the
Speaker asking that day be set aside
forsits consideration. The petition has
received the signatures of more than two
hundred Republicans and fifty Democrats.
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bill was dead. he said that there was
some reasonable prospects OF the preseniI
chief executive signing the Dingley Dill
as this presidert had become RepuDli-
can.
MIR. Sherman addressed the senate
briefly but passionately. The deficiency
la the revenue he declared was almost a
crime. 1t was the first duty Of Congress
to provide for the ordinary expenses OF
the government.
He (Sherman) would have the Senate
proceed to the consideration of any Tar
iff law that would reach the revenues
of the government. 1t was a shame an1
disgrace that in time of profound
peace the government had, on account
Of insufficient revenue, to issue bonds:
"Therefore, he continued, 81 DO not
care in what form it comes, or on whose
motion. am willing to take up, the
Dingley bill. The first thing to be done
is to provide an increase Of revenue,
so that the incoming administration may
not be compelled to go iuto debt every
year." Mr.. Sherman commented on
the freq silver amendment put in the
Dingley bill and said it was most COW
ardly evasion of great and Important
duty. The free silver amendment was
introduced in order to defeat the Dlngley
bill.
Mr.. Teller said that the Dingley bill
had not been introduced to be passed. 1t
was not fit bill to pass. The Rspubii-
can party, he continued, was about TO
come in power with the pledge that the
distressed condition of affairs which hao
existed for many years, would disappear
with the coming IN Of the Republican
party. IT the era Of confidence had struck
the country, he (Mr. Teller) had failed
to observe 1t. He declared the D1ngiey
bill would never become a Law.
Mr.. Hale said it never occurred 70
him that the Dingley bill was not TO 90
nassed in honest fashion and for honest
purpose if the Republican Senators could
do it.
Mr.. Teller asserted that the Dingley
bill was a political movement to distract
the attention of people from tie finan-
cial question.
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-17

Pension Bill Discussed in the Senate and
Passed-Dingley Bill Brought Up But
Goes Over without Action-Army APP
propriations Considered in the House.
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-17

Portland Bark Ernestine Ashore-Other
ofSnow in HaverhiIl-Biddeford Mills
stopped-Brockton Street Railway at
stand Still.
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-17

The morning hour expired and the
Immigration bill was laid before tho
Senate. The tariff discussion was con-
tinued and participated in by Senators
FRYE. Mills, Vest and Mitchell. Mr..
Vest spoke of the Dingley Dill as being
dead. while to an allusion to President
Cleveland as being his leader, Mr.. Vest
nterposed-"No sir, my former leader. !"
MI Mills created laugh by describing
how out of his coat, the cloth OF which
was made in New England, he has
drawn several long horse hairs, WORKED
in as substitute for wool.
Mr. Chandler said that when senator
Aliens resolution for committee OF
enquiry should be before the Senate, ne
would define his position In connection
with the proposed investigation as TO the
use of money in the late election;
In oolloquy between Mr.. Allen and
Mr.. Chandler, Mr.. Chandler asked Mr.
Allen If be did rot know that with the
free silver amendment it would De I'M
possible to pass the Dingley Dill a.
"No. do not, - Mr.. Allen replied, .'as
the Senator from New Ham pshiTe haf
declared himself IL himetaliis5. and Es
several other Senators have declared
themselves bimetallists, " Mt Allen de-
clarad that he did not think the Dingley
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-17
Worst in Years at Brant Rock,

Brant Rock, Mass, December l6.-The
storm here is worry severe, the sea wash
Ing over the wall and doing damage to
summer cottages. The people here say
il is the worst storm In these parts for
many years. The life saving station are
all out. No vessels have been seen.
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BURLINGTON, VERMONT,
WANTED, FOR SALE, ETC.

Try Parmenter's "Tfilby'' pies. See ad
Rooms for one Graded school pupil tt
rent. st A. H. BEEDLE.
TENEMENT TO RENT:-No "a on South
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TENEMENT TO RENT In Bradish block
inquire OF tt DIR. g. W. SCOTT.
For SALEM full nickel plated New
Mail bicycle. G. X. WALKER, Red Lion
Inn.
The best farm in Orange county for sale
cheap. Inquire Of d. B. BUCK,
East Brookfeld, VT. tt
County, town and school bonds to Q
per cent. E. E. BLAKELY, Treasurer
Montpelier, VT. See ad.
For SALE One good hip. water mo-
tor, SIS. ID. II. WOODWARD, Machinist
and Metal Worker, Randolph.
WANTED IMMEDIATELY:--A blue and
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Geo. j. Prince deals in dimension lum-
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of all kinds and shingles; also team work
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Mrs. Ellen S. Re- ckwell would invite her
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Aug. IA.
For SALE Pine lath, HARD wood floor
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out, at Tewksbury's mill. 2w
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Auction sale saturday.

] Will sell in Depot Square Saturday,
Aug. ID, at 10 O'Clock a. m, four cows,
three that are coming in this fall, two
ilorseA, new surrey, express wagon. two
top buggies, open buggy, skeleton wagon,
two road carts, three sleighs, two pairs OF
good work harnesses, three light driving
harnesses, robes, blankets, etc.
b. r. HERRICK
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Valuable Mil Property
For Sale.

The undersigned wishes to sell her mill
property, consisting of grist mill, saw
mill, shingle mill, planning and matching
mill ali in good and running order, with
water power and good new engine power
together with dwelling house in neat
and nice repair, having wood shed and
horse barn attached and 11-2 acres Of land
connected Herewith. Said mills are situ.
ated in Bfaintree [Enowsville], VT, and
have the patronage Of one hundred square
mikes Of country and are doing large
business. The property pays better reve-
nue. than any ten-thousand dollar farm in
Vermont. 1t is a rare chance for any one
who wishes to invest.
ANNA FARNswORTH, Braintree, vt.
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