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The Portland daily press., 1896-05-15

| But Delegates Are Pledged to Him Not
with standing Interest in North Caro-
lima Centers on Gubernatorial Nomina-
tion-Proposed Compromise With the
Populists.
. Clarksburg, W. Va, May 14.-The
state Republican convention which met
here today was one Of the largest and
most harmonious ever held In the state.
Chairman Dawson of the state committee
called the convention to order He con-
graduated the Republicans of the state
on the outlook for Republican success in
West Virginia. Hon. Thos. e. Davis of
Taylor was named temporary chairman.
He declared that Mckinley was already
nominated and 1t only remained for West
Virginia to ada her voice to the ratlflca-
tion. This was greeted with enthusiasm.
State Senator P. W. Morris of Ritchie
county, was made permanent chairman
Resolutions were adopted substantially
as follows:
We denounoe the unnecessary issue of
government bonds in time Of peace, a
transaction involved in a 10, stery, which
has surprised and panied every man who
loves his country. We find great satisfac-
tion in the fact that owing to the wise
and courageous stand of the Republican
Senator from the state, West Virginia
justly claims the credit of compelling the
| administration to offer the latest loan
to the highest bidders. We demand
sound money policy which shall main
tain at an equality of purchasing power
eveN dollar of American money. Every
American dollar must be worth 100 cents.
The monetary system of the United
States must be as sound and safe as the
sOunde5t and safest in the world.
We demand liberal appropriations for
| international improvements. We believe
In protection to American Industries as
| taught and maintained for 80 years by
the Republican party. We demand liber-
al appropriations for internal improve
ments. We declare our choice for Presi-
dent Of the United States as that pure,
| patriotic, gallant soldier, our friend
and neighbor, William Mckinley. The
delegates chosen by this convention are
hersby directed to vote for Mckinley in
the national convention.
| Patrick Kearns of Wethel county at
tempted to introduce a resolution regard
ling the A. f. A.. but failed.
| The following were elected: Hon.
o. w. Fordman, Hon. M. A. Reynolds,
Major Jenna of Charleston, Hon. A.
B. White of Parkersburg.
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-15

Meetings of the Various Organizations
Not Go to Work Except at Old Wages
Trouble Imminent in Lewiston.
Biddeford, May 14.-The streets of this
city were crowded this evening with
operatives Of the Pepperell, Laeonla and
York mills, and the one topic OF discus
sion was the proposed cut down.
g Four different labor meetings were
held. The slashers and web drawers met
in the hall Of the Keeley club, the weav-
ers Of the Pepperell and Lacouia in Hi
bernian hall, the weavers Of the York
mills, saco, in st. Joseph's hall, and the
mechanics, taking in tho machinists
and wood workers uf the two cities in
Loom Fixers' hall.
The latter meeting was addressed by
Presidents Hatch of the State of Maine
branch of the Union Federation of Labor.
Agent Robert Macarthur was in Boston
today to confer with the directors. The
weavers who have yet made no demands
on him, appointed committee of two
at the meeting this evening to wait on
him tomorrow and SEQ if some compro-
mise can BIZ arranged. Mill No. Of the
PeppeTell, was shut down this Ioon,
throwing out ITO card grinders, mule
spinners and fly frame operatives The
reason given was the surplus of stock
In that particular work. The card grind
ers are to meet tomorrow night to orga-
nize. At all the meetings permanent or
ganizations were formed. All agreed not
to return to work Monday unless at the
old wages, 1t was also agreed, in case
of strike that the operatives should keep
away from the mills and be orderly.
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-15
ANGLO-AMERICAN UNION.
Mr.. Chamberlain Hopes the Two Nations
VIII Continue in Peace.

London, May 14.-Mr. Joseph Cham ber-
lain, Secretary Of State for the Colonies,
in n address at the unveilipg of a mss
NOR ial window in Cordwainer's hall,
London, today, said that England losd
the Americans colonies which now form
the United States by mistakes which
would not be repeated.
Nevertheless, MIR. Chamberlain de-
clared that he was inclined to think the
loss blessing to both nations, If, as he
devoutly wished and prayed, the two
ward in continued peace and amity.
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-15
Local Weather Report.

Portland, May IA. - The local
weather bureau office records as to the
wsath er are the following:
sa m.-Barometer. 80. 055; thermometer
$40: dew point. 30 humidity, S.;
wind. s.; velocity, 2; weather,
clear.
SO. m.-Barometer, 80. $50: thermome-
ses, 5s0 dew point. 81: humidity. 46;
WIND. SW; velocity g; weather, clear.
Mean daily thermometer. 81; maxi
mum thermometer. 65; minimum ther-
mometer, $40; maximum velocity wind
1S SW: total precipitation. %.
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-15
Fell Under a Train.

New York. May 14.-Reginald Jaffray
of Trvington, the grandson of the late
Z. S. Jaffray. tho millionaire dry goods
m merchant, met with An accident today
that may result fatally. He was boarding
train for this city at Irvington when
his foot slipped and he fell partially un-
der the wheels. Before he could extricate
himself the wheels passed over his right
leg, crushing it at the knee so terribly
that amputation was necessary. Mr..
Jaffray is only 25. and was recently
married to Miss Barney of Irvington,
He had just returned from his wedding
tour.
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-15
WHERE is MRS. scHUsTER7
Foul Play Feared in Case of German
Woman in Waterbury.

Waterbury, Conn, May 14-Christian
Sohuster was held this afternoon on the
nominal charge OF assault, but really in
the ballet that he has made away with
his wife. They lived on the outskirts of
the city. She was 49, and they were
married in Germany six months ago.
Neighbors have seen him beat her with
a strap and heard him threaten to kill
her. Sne has not been seen since week
ago today. Relatives from Seymour
have come to look her up. Schuster
said he sent her to Derby, and again said
she had gone to Norwalk. She could
not speak English and was about to be-
come mother. 1t is possibly case of
suicide.
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-15
Must Do What Teller Saws.

Pueblo. Col, May 14.-The Republican
afternoon by Mr.. Herbert. John Grass
Of Trinidad was selected temporary
chairman, and after credentials com
mittee was appointed a recess was taken.
The defeated minority of Arapahoe
county, Denver, appeared before this
committee to appeal for representation in
certain districts. 1t WAS openly stated
that should the committee decide to IN
seat any delegates by favoring the minor
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-15

Hartford, May 14.-Judge Ship1nan of
the United s states a est CIRCUIT Court, this
directing Sheriff Pomery of Windham
county to bring Hey1nan j. Hilsch be-
fore him. Hirsch is deputy collector of
internal revenue, confined in Brooklyn
Jail for contempt of court He refused
yesterday at Wi1limantio TO produce the
internal revenue books before Judge
Wheeler of the Superior Court as a wit
ness i'll state liquor case.
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-15
TO UNITE ON ALLISON OR MORTON.
Said That Mr. ManIey is Party to Such a
Scheme.

New York, May ia Washington de-
spatch today stated that Senator Quay
and j. FL. Manley had left for New York
TO attend meeting which was to con-
oentrate the anti-McKinley forces upon
Gov. Morton and Senator Allison.
Neither Quay or Mr.. Manley could be
found in the city tonight. 1t was learned
upon excellent authority that Mr. Manley
yesterday passed through the city en-
route for Boston.
The object Of his visit there, it is said,
is Identical with the rumored trip to New
York. A meeting will be held there to-
Morton and Senator Allison. Whether
Quay accompanied Manley or not, could
not he ascertained.
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-15
Great Drilling by Washington Company

Savannah, May 14.-The Galveston
eepp, and prize of s250O offered by the
Military Interstate association of Sayan-
nah, together with the Championship of
ine United States was undoubtedly won
Dy 1ne MoFeon Cadets of Washington, d.
~, Soaay. IN the opinion of the military
this morning was the best ever seem in
this section Of the country. 1t is exneoted
that the percentage will be a record
breakers. The result will be offioiaIlv
announced by the judges tomorrow.
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-15
Says Mckinley VIII VIII.
Primitive Methodists in Convention.

Providence, May IA. The eastern con-
ference Of the Primitive Methodist con-
church today. Tho annual election of
officers resulted: President, Rev. W. A.
Harrow, Lowell. vice-president, R. Jones,
Rugglss street church; corresponding
secretary, Rev. W. B. Taylor, LINDSAY !;
general secretary, e. V. Humphreys,
New Bedford; trustees, Howard Dasley,
Brooklyn; c. I. Gordon, Brooklyn; W.
Richardson, Providence
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-15

The Senate committee on commerce
this morning informally discussed tne
bill of MIR. Perkins, Republican OF Gall d.
fornia, imposing oountervailing duties
on all foreign products which foreign
governments may attempt to favor oy
gifts, bounties, or otherwise. The bill IS
intended to meet the recent discrimina-
tion of Germany in the matter of export
bounties on sugar, The committee, after
considering the bill for a short time, Or
dered change of reference to the COM
mittee on finance, where it properly be-
longs.
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-15
YOUNG GROVER STOLE
A Namesake of President Cleveland Who
Turned Out Thief.

A Namesake of President Cleveland Who
Turned Out a Thief.
Rockland, May 14.-Grover Cleveland
Wotton, aged 18, and Lottie Wotton.
children of Silas Wotton of South Thom-
aston, are in Jail at Rookland, awaiting
trial this afternoon. They were charged
with many offences in that section, but
that upon which Grover will be arraigned
is the attempted robbery Of o. A. Crockett
& Sons store at Ash Point. This oo.
CURED some time ago and Grover is
alleged to have been caught in the act
by Sydney Heard.
Lottie's offence consists of alleged lar
oeny of a gold ring from the house of
George E. Mason at Ash Point, May 7th.
People in that section give the young
offenders very hard names.
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-15
Ae ENT M'ARTHuR ALARMED.

B1dQefOr0 MIL man UOeS TO BOSTON 10 COn-
suit Directors.
Biddeford, May 14.-The joint COM
mittee of loom fxers and slasher tenders
of the Pepperell and Laconia mills called
on Agent Macarthur today, and presented
a proposition practically the same as had
been offered by the mule spinners relat-
ing to the proposed cut down. The
agents reply was similar to that received
by the spinners, that is not in his power
to substitute a temporary shut down for
the announced reduction. He left for
Boston this afternoon, presumably to
consult with the corporation directors in
relation to the threatened trouble.
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-15
THE WEATHER.

Washington, May
IA. Forecast for
Friday for New
England: General
ly fair; slightly
warmer; south
" esterly winds.
Boston, May IA.
Local forecast for
Friday: Fair and
warmer; south
westerly winds.
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-15
MAINE. FRIDAY 1896

Man of Florida to be consul at BERGEN
Norway; Robert Ransom of North Caro-
lima to he second secretary of the legat'on
of the United States to Mexico.
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-15

Secretary Carlisle has authorized
United States Agent Crowley at Seal
Islands to permit the North American
Commercial company to take as a
seasons's catch, not to exceed 80, 600 male
seals, if in Crowley's Judgment SO many
can be taken without injury to the herd.
The limit of catch last sason was Is, 600.
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-15

The cruiser Minneapolis, the temporary
flagship of the European naval station,
arrived at Constadt today from South
ampton with Admiral Selfridge on
board. The admiral and staff will pro-
ceed overland to Moscow to attend the
coronation of Gear Nicholas.
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-15
ESTABLISHED JUNE 2s. 1sea-voL. sa.
MISCELLANEOUS.
WELL SP RING OF
PLEASURE

is what the baby in your bone will
prove, especially If you have one of our
handsome baby carriages to send 1t out
in the pure air and sunshine, and give it
good healdh and vigor. The carriage will
also prove we'll spring of pleasure to the
child, for the springs are so light and
strong that the baby's pleasure is derived
from Its easy motion. Our fine new
stock OF cottage suits are just the thing
for this season of the year.
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-15

Senator Hansbrough, from the COM
mittee on Library. today favorably re-
ported to the Senate bill for the
erection of q monument at Gettysburg,
Pa, to President Lincoln,
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-15
ROOM IN PLENTY.
Senator Gibson Says More Immigrants
Are Wanted.
PRESENT LAWS ARE ALL THAT ARE
NEEDED.

A. p. A. Behind the BIZ Before Congress
The Bill to Protect Commerce Advocat-
ed by Caffery-Widow of Maine General
Pensioned.
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-15

The treasury gold reserve today is STA,
1872, ,633; Withdrawals. 1895, 200,
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-15
Portland Men In Trouble,

Norway, May 14.-George York and
George W. Mitchell, Representatives of
J. R. Libby of Portland, were arrested
here today charged with selling goods
without license contrary to the statute.
At the preliminary hearing before Jndgs
Davis they wars bound over in $500 for
trial tomorrow. They are said to have
brought $4,000 worth of goods into town.
Hill Scores a Point.
Lewiston, May 14.-The Republican
city committee tonight voted to call
ward caucusss Tuesday evening to elect
delegates to the county convention. In
the sheriff nominations contest &c dele.
gates are necessary for choice. B. j.
Hill has 81, and SO more delegates are
to be elected. Lewiston elects 49, Lisbon,
Livermore 8, Wales O. The calling of
ward cauouses by Lewiston is cons idered
favorable to Hill.
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-15
ABOARD band WAGOy.
Republican State Conventions Yester-
day for Mckinley.
WEST VIRGINIA ALLOWS HE IS
ALREADY NOMINATED.

But Delegates Are Pledged to Him Not
with standing Interest in North Caro-
lima Centers on Gubernatorial Nomina-
tion-Proposed Compromise With the
POpuIssfs
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-15
Delegates Mustn't Bolt.

Pueblo, Col, May 14.-At the Second
Congressional District convention today
G. ]. Hart and G. H. Brickenstein were
elected delegates to ST. Louis. They are
Teller men but are under instructions
not to holt
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-15
MIN ARE In EARNEST.
The Cut Down in BiddefOrd and
SaeO Cotton Mills.
THE ONE TOPIC OF CONVERSATION
IN THE TWO CITIES.

Meetings of the Various Organizations
Held Yesterday-They Say They Will
Not Go to Work Except at Old Wages
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premises whenever he felt particularly vim
dictive, in order to sail over Into the gar
den, catch Miss Priscilla's gown in his
beak, and be dragged across the lawn until
either her gown gave way or the general
lost his breath. Miss Priscilla patiently
endured this indignity, and never went into
the garden without providing herself with
an already open umbrella, with which to
battle the generals charge. AS his invaria-
bic method was to spread his wings out,
put his head low down and rush. at the
open umbrella with the speed Of an arrow
from the bow, the generals first charge
frequently carried his head and neck
through the alpaca into the framework
Miss Priscilla would then abandon the UNI
brella and seek refuge in flight, leaving the
general to extricate himself as best he
could, and crow derisively from the middle
of her favorite flower bed, as if chal!eng-
ing the whole world to mortal combat.
OF men and things, and, as time hung
somewhat heavily on his hands. the one de-
sire of his life grew into an Overwhelming
passion for the subjugation Of The general
VINO, IN addition to his many other mis-
deeds, had lately developed a habit of
Growing at 1 In the morning, and malicious
iy Keeping on until =. AS the generals
voice, though raucous and rough, possessed
peculiar carrying power, the captain had
an additional motive for avenging his sleep
ieSS nights. On the occasion of the tea
party he gathered that Miss Priscilla and
the wears wife We're ready TO adopt any
plan which might involve the moral con-
quest OF the general without infiicting SER
ious bodily damage or deprecating his mar
ket value. With the wisdom of an exper-
fenced campaigner, the captain conducts ed a
reconnaissance in force or the Aenhouse
ara found that the general always roasted
IN one particular corner, in which there
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From Harpcr's Bazaar.

FIonh baz3f.
The most graceful attribute I'm the world.
and naturally the most difficult to acquire.
is Inconsistencies. ROBBED in that gar
rient. which is like cloak of invisibility
to the wearer. one may do what one will
be what one likes. and none can be critical
because Inconsistencies utterly disarms
criticism.
Hundreds of people. born shy and con-
sc;ous of self. from no fault of theirs-for
poor souls they are often humbleminded
enough-are criticised or written down as
proud or cold. when they can no more
force the muscles of their will to the sweet
cordiaiity of Inconsistencies than can the
near-sighted man strain his eyes to see
across the street the bows and smiles of
his acquaintance.
The shy friend who meets you as if you
had committed q mortal offense i'm holding
out your hand. and who returns the pres
sure Of your fingers with stiff grasp. may
be riotously happy i'm his soul at this meet
ing. and yet have less power to express his
feelings than the dumb animals that can
at least fawn upon those they love.
There seems to be a kind of paralysis at
lacking some victims of shyness that can
never be wholly durable and yet. like all
other diseases. 1t is open to alterations if
the patient uses his will.
Shyness is conquerable In measure. and
one of the best rules for curing this mental
stammer is for the affected ones to firmly
make up their minds that in all emerg-
encies. social or bodily, they will act as If
they alone were present, and all salvation
hanging on single-handed effort. 1t is
undoubtedly true that even life has been
lost while a crowd stood gaping, each sure
that the other would he the one to act,
and each shy of interfering until too late.
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twenty Cents Out of Five.

rum ing Ne" 1ofk Tribune.
Stories about the incivlity OF conductors
ana the failure of gripmen and drivers ia
see waiting passengers are so plentiful
mat they fail to attract much attention
pu' conductor on a surface road with a
grievance against the public is a novelty
worthy OF mention. He vas seen on :,
Madison avenue car a few days ago. and
this was MS story: "A man on this line
has no call to kick. If he behaves himself
mes sure to keep his place, and his pas
sengers are the test in the city No use
watching Tor fares like man has To on
some Nnes, because most of the people who
rae with US would hand you their fare
When they got out, if You should miss them.
But sometimes We get Il man like thar one
in the corner and lie nodded toward tho
upper end of the car, where middie-ap,1
WeH-dressed man sat behind his paper. II
iost ~ cents on that man." continued the
conductor, aid don't think he wanted tn
40 nae, either. He gave me a nickel and
alter the car mad gone ten blocks called me
and said he wanted his 20 cents ctarpa
always put my nickels in this pocket. y
pointing to the outside pocket on the right
side OF his coat, and that's where I mn
ms com, and then l showed him every niece
mad IN the lot, but he insisted and looked
sharp at my badge, and what was to do
1t was his word against mine, and | settled
1t by blowing in ~ cents The worst of if
is he added. 'thc man really thinks he
gave me quarter, and that l wanted to
DO him. But what's d man going to ia
about it, and then he shouted: Change
for the West Side and Astoria ferrv-.tiS
car for Harlem
There was no sign of anger on the faoe
OF the conductor. but when the STEER call
ed: "Right-Harlem!' nc seemed to give tn,
neii strap a couple OF extra vigorous pulls -
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don't believe a self-respecting dog would
have anything to do with him."
Womanlike, Miss Priscilla was fright
ened by the tempest she had awakened.
II think 1 had rather go out" she said,
1T would be letter. said the captain
with smile which meant mischief, al
though Miss Priscilla did not guess it,
AS soon as Miss Priscilla was we'll out
of sight the captain bounded over the rail-
ings with the agility of a greyhound. His
method of argument with Gubbins consist
ed in grasping him by the neckcloth until
the gardener became purple.
Now you dashed donkey, take out those
dahlias"
Frantic with fear, Gubbins took out the
dahlias.
Now" said the captain, plant the rose
bush in the same bed
With IA celebrity not to be expected from
his years, Gubbins dug up the rose bush
and placed it in the middle bed, although
it was not the right season to move 1t.
Now" said the captain, Ito the onion
bed, you muddle- headed, dahlia-dicging
public house haunting, shilling seeking
scoundrel'
Gubbins' mode of progression to the pro-
famed parsley bed could hardly be called a
triumphal one inasmuch as it consisted Of
startled shuttle thither. He did not even
wait for an order to destroy the onions,
but dug them up with willingness ne had
not displayed for years. The captain stood
ever him until the parsley blossomed in
the Wilderness, as 1t were.
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tense; no one had ever bullied Gubbins be.
fore; and, worst of ALL II the captain Went
away, Gubbins would again revolt end lie
rougher than ever. Her blue eyes trimmed
witE tears: had the captain been an oh.
servant man. he would have noticed the
nervous tinkling Of her spoon against The
saucer But he was not an observant man
and was mainly occupied in thinking how
to storm and carry the citadel. He was
anxious. too. that the Wears remarks
should not reach Priscilla. lest she should
he overwhelmed with shame and also
leave the village.
I'm man of few words" said the ca o.
tain. telling one of tn. greatest untruths
he had ever uttered; Pm a man of few
words. Miss Priscilla, and dislike thinking
that divisions should exist between us
He glanced at the rail.
Miss Priscilla FASTENED to assure the
captain that she esteemed and respected
him highly.
you see, my dear madam" continued
the captain. its mans nature to be en-
vious and greedy. Not content with nv
own half Of this garden and little home
Che was accustomed to call 1t his country
box when writing to friends), / want your
half. too. 1t would be perfect If the rail
were taken away. You may remember thai
YOU permitted me to restore one rose to
your garden: will you give me one to wear
on my heart forever?'
Miss Priscilla's answer may be guessed
from the fact that when Gubbins arrived
engaged in pulling down the division be.
tween the two gardens
We'll, I'm gormed!' calculated Gubbins
Possibly" said the captain, although
I'm rot in g. position to know whether
you are gormed or not, as you call it.
D'you think you can realize one fact?'
II bain't sure"
''Bain't you? Well, in future, remem-
Der that you will obey my orders for six
days in the week instead of three. You
may also convey this information to Gen
eral Crook: If he doesn't turn over a new
leaf he'll he stewed."
Hours after, Gubbins was found in the
fowl yard by his deputy, feebly regard
ing the general "Old Nasty Particular
wants you," said the deputy.
The general looked at Gubbins; Gubbins
looked at the general. The general crawl
ed dejectedly into the fowl house, and Cub
bins went back to his work The general
held out until the wedding, and then died
Gubb!ns' private opinion is that it broke
his heart
CThe endl