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The Portland daily press., 1897-03-05

CONSERVE the time honored precedents and
esta abished traditions which have con-
tributed to make this tribunal the most
distinguished Of legislative bodies OF the
world.
In entering upon the duties OF the
Off CO to which have been chosen feel
a peouliar delicacy, for 1 am aware that
your body with whom for a time l will
be associated has had but sman voice
in the selection of its presiding officer
and that ] am called upon to conduct
yonr deliberations while not perhaps
your choice in point Of either merit or
titness 1t will be nv constant effort TO
aid ron so far as am able in reascna-
BILE expedition of the business OF the
Senate and I may be permitted to ex-
press the belief that such expedition IS
the hope of ths country. All the inter
ests of good governments and the al
vancement toward higher and better
condition of things call for prompt and
positive legislation at your hands. 10
obstruct the regular course OF wise ana
prudent legislative action alter the full
est and freest discussion is neither con-
sistent with true senatorial courtesy, con-
ducive to the welfare of the people nor In
compliance with their just expectations.
While assisting in the settlement of the
grave questions which devolve upon the
Senate of the United States, it will be
lily 6uucbtOt w 8uiu0 1tS .
that it's wisdom may be made fruitful i'll
works while at the same time exercising
such fnirness and impartiaiity Within the
rules IF the Senate sas should deserve at
least your good opinion Of the sincerity
of my efforts.
Unfamiliar with your rules and man.
per of procedure, / can only promise that
l will bring all the ability ] possess to
the faithful discharge of every duty that
may devolve on me.
1ely always on your suggestions,
you advice aud your cooperation and
would feel unequal to the task did not
trustfully anticipate that indulgent aid
and consideration on which you have at
all times given to my professors, ana
without which I could not hope to acqult
myself to your satisfaction or with any
degree of personal credit.
Is shall be my highest aim to justify
the office that the people have rsposed
in me by discharging my duties IN such
manner as to Tighten your labors,
secure your appreciation of my honest
effort to administer your rnies with an
eye single to the public good and pro-
mote the pleasant and efficient trRnsac-
tion of public business trust that our
official and personal relations may be
alike agreeable, that the friendship we
may form here may be genuine aEd last
ing and that the work of the Senate may
rebound to the peace and honor of the
country and the prosperity and happiness
of all the people,
President CleyeIand's proclamation
conveninR the Senate in session for
March T. was read and the oath was ad-
ministered by Vice President Hobart to
the new Senators The ceremony came
to close at 12 55 when the order of exit
The Portland daily press., 1897-03-05
crisp breeze that had changed from north
west to northeast.

crisp breeze that had changed from north
west to northeast.
President Cleveland was notably i'm
proved in health this morning. Soon
after midnight he caught up with the
accumulation of legislation, and retiring
for the night WAS not disturbed until
nearly 8 O'Clock this morning. when he
breakfasted with good appetite. The
clear atmosphere and generous sunlight
dispeled all doubts as to the Presidents
ability to take part in all the outdoor
Inauguration programme, and before
O'Clock be was busily engaged in passing
upon the belated acts of Congress, in an
effort to have his calendar cleared before
the arrival Of the Presidsnt-elect at il.
By 10 O'Clock all of the members of
the cabinet were with the President care
fully scanning the appropriation bills,
anda all the cabinet ladies had gathered
to bid goodbye to Mrs. Cleveland. These
leave tnk:ngs were emphasized by evil
dences of the deepest regret and demon
strated the affection in which Mrs Clsye-
land is held by those who know her most
intimately. great number of floral
offerings arrived at the White House this
morning from all parts of the country
| being addressed to Mrs. Cleveland and
Mrs. Mckinney in about equal prupor-
tiOns.
At O'Clock Major Mckinley sat down
to breakfast with better appetite than
he has had at any time since his recent
illness. Mrs. Mckinley, who is still in
disposed, took breakfast in her apart
ment AT 10 O'Clock Senator Sherman
and Senator Mitchell, the committee
from the Senate the of United States,
appointed to escort the President elect
! from the hotel to the White House, was
ushsred into Major McKinIey's recep-
| tion room.
| At 10 minutes fast II Senator Sherman
said: Il think it is time to start, If
youFare ready, Mr.. President.
Senator Sherman and Major Mckinney
set out. They were followed by Senator
| Mitchell, AbHer Mckinley, Secretary
Porter and Capt. Heisland. Major NC
Kinley entered his carriage auii6 cheers.
Senator Sherman sat beside MN ana
Senator Mitchell and Mr.. Dougherty op-
posite him. Thus they were driven to the
White House. cheer from the crowd
gathered around the east entrance to
| the White House grounds gave notice to
those in the big masion tnat the Presl-
dent-elect was approaching,
On arriving at the steps leading to the
main door, MAJOR Mckinley, looking
out briskly, followed by Senator sher-
man and Senator Mitchell. Major Nc
Kinley walked across the portico and
through the entrance to his future home
with an easy, diRnitied swing.
The tall form Of the Secretary OF State
lowered above him at bis side, while Sen
ator Mitchell brought up in the rear.
The Portland daily press., 1897-03-05
HOBART TAKES OATH.
Simple Ceremonies Attending Vice Presi-
dents Inauguration.

The gallery doors of the Senate were
not opened until 10 o'clock. and then
the crowds who had been waiting with
tickets of admission flowed in, and soon
every seat was occupied except in the
sections reserved for the diplomatic
corps and to the families of Senators.
AT IL. 45 "the ambassadors of for
eign countries. I" were announced in the
Senate and they took their seats with
becoming dignity. The foreign minis
ters entered the chamber next, followed
by the justices of the Supreme Court
of the United States. The ambassadors
and ministers we're resplendent in their
uniforms, sasbes and decorations The
justices wore black silk robes.
AT l2 O'Clock the Speaker and members
of the House of Representatives arrived.
The floor and galleries of the Senate
chamber were completely filed.
At 1928 the President and President
elect were announced and the vast as.
sem plage stood as the two distinguised
gentlemen were escorted to seats reserved
The Portland daily press., 1897-03-05
THE MORNING HOURS.
Inauguration Day Opened Bright and
Fair.

Washington, March 4.-With the excep-
tion of Major Mckinley, the happiest
man in Washington t9day Is Chief Moore
of the weather bureau. While steady
down pour of rain was dampening the
spirits Of the Mckinley enthusiasts yes
terday, be took his profession reputation
in his hands and staked 1t on predic-
tion that Inauguration day will surely
be clear
By s. o'clock every vestige Of mist and
fleecv cloud had cleared away before the
The Portland daily press., 1897-03-05

for them. Finally all was ready and MIR.
Hobart, vice. president elect, took the
oath of office, administered by Vice. Pfesl-
dent Stevenson. Thereupon Mr.. Hobart
took the chair and Mr.. Stevenson de-
liyered his farewell speech.
Senators: The hour has arrived which
| maj ks the close Of the fty-fourth Con-
gress and terminates my official relation
to this body. Before laying down the
gavel for the last time, / may be par
doned for OBTAINING you for a moment In
the attempt to give expression to my
! gratitude for the uniform courtesy ex-
tended me, for the many kindesses
shown me during the time it has been
my good fortune to preside over your
! deliberations. My appreciation OF the
resolution of the Senate personal to my
self can find no adequate expression in
words. Intentionally have at no time
given offense and / carry from this
presence no shadow of feeling OF unk1nd-
| ness to any Senator, no memory OF
grievance.
Chief among the favors political fol-
tune has bestowed upon me count that
| of nave been the associate and OF having
know something OF the friendship OF the
men with whom l have so long neIu OH :
cial relations in this chamber.
| I am persuaded that no occupant OF
this chair during the 10S years OF our
| constitutional history ever entered upon
| the discharge of the dut es pertaining to
this office more deeply impressed with a
sense of the responsibility IMPOSED or
with higher appreciation of the oharao
ter and dignity of this great legislative
assembly. During the term just clos
ing, questions of deep inpoT tance to the
people and to the country have found
earnest and q times passionated discus
sion. This chamber has lnde9d peen gne
arena of great debate. The record OF the
struggles, of masterful debates. OF import
ant legislation is closed anu passes now
to the domain of history.
l think can truly say, IN the woras
of distinguished predecessor, that In
the disch arRe of my official duties L
have known no cause, no parry, 10
friend.' 1t has been my earnest enoeav-
or justly to interpret ana 1alIhiully 90
execute the rules of the senate A0
times the temptation may ne suro1e 1 e W
a perversion of the rules. Yet think III
safe to say the result however salntary
will be dearly purchased by departure
| from the methods prescribed ny the sen-
ate for its own guidance. A single IN
stance as indicated might prev, re !, 1he g lofe-
| runner OF untold evils. WILL 'o ie
corded for precedent and many au error
by the, same exnmpIe. viii rush iuto the
state 1t must net be forgotten that the
rules governing this body were founaea
deep in human experience. fpas they are
the result of centuries Of tlreless eHores
In Legislative halls to conserve, 10 Ieh- e,l
der stable and secure the rlghts anu ilp-
critics which have been achieved py Gun
fl1ot. By it's rules the SENATE "iss5y ne
fixes the limits OF It's own power Of
those VITO olamor against the senate ana
its methods OF procedure, it may re tfuiy
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for them. Finally all was ready and MIR.
Hobart vice-president elect, took the
oath Of office. administered by Vice-PIe
dent Stevenson. Thereupon Mr.. Hobart
took the chair. and Mr.. Stevenson de-
liyered his farewell speech.
The Portland daily press., 1897-03-05
Dnar5dtd
Tbe Commtttee on judiciary

VIII give a public hearing in its rooms at the tth,e
State House in Augusta THURSDAY; Maron tt y. ~,
COMMITTEES INQUIRE into the expediency of legis,,
lation providing for the conduct OF political
cauouses and primaries.
Anan act to amend the charter OF the Cas-
tine Water Company. 80
An act to amend sec. 70, of chap 100. OF the
Public Laws of 1891 relating TO protection oi
forests.
An act in relation to the sale of property In
public warehouses on which charges have not
mar5td
The Portland daily press., 1897-03-05
FIGURING ON THE BOOKS.
Latest Phase Of Limingten's Alleged
DefaIeatiOn.
EX-TREASU RER LEONARD I
STROUTS SIDE OF CASE.
He and Treasurer Sawyer Sit Down To-
gether and Examine the Ac<xants
Which the seleotmen Say Have Been
Falsifed-The Town Shocked.

gether and Examine the Ac&xAnts
Which the seleotmen Say Have Been
Falsifed-The Town Shocked.
ESPECIAL 10 THE PREss.1
Limington, March 4.-The singula
and somewhat embarrassing spectacle OF
q town treasurer and ex-treasurer sitting
at desk and hunting for discrepancies
In the latter's official accounts, upon
which is basad the greatest sensation
Limington has known for years, was
witnessed today by correspondent OF
the PRESS.
An hour before this interesting session
sx- Treasurer Leonard J. Strout, one of
the towns most prominent citizens,
leading church member. Justice of the
peace, trustes Of the Limington academy,
and for long time holder of munich
pal Offices, was at work in his wood lot,
unconscious OF the caustic criticism that
was being hurled against him by people
Of the town who had heard the details OF
his alleged defalcation.
The reporter found Mr.. Strout driving
q yoke of steers home with a load Of cord
wood. A newspaper clipping was shown
him. 1t related to the discovery OF a
shortage 10 his accounts as treasurer
from Eve to eight years ago. He ap-
resred overwhelmed with surprise. 81
know nothing about this" he said.
"The town officers have said nothing to
me about 10. II errors in my accounts
have been discovered, it seems strange
that l, the most interested party in the
case, have not been consulted" Then,
as he re-read the clipping, he remarked
that some political enemy must have
started the story, to repay him for casting
his first Repu blioan vote last fall.
"My nearest neighbor, Jesse @ Har-
mon, is n mem bef of the board of select
men; let's go over and see him." With
this, Mr.. Strout unyoked the steers,
leaving the load in the middle Of the
wood lot road, drove them to the barn,
and he and the reporter went to the
neiRL boris house.
Selectman Harmon was at home. He
came out into the barn and tho two
neighbors dispassionately discussed the
subject of the newspaper clipping.
"Yas, there is something in the report,
The Portland daily press., 1897-03-05
SIX PERSONS KILLED AND
MANY INJURED.
Leaking Gas Ignited by an Electric
Spark.
ELECTRIC CAR AND OCCUPANTS
LIFTED HIGH In AIR.

Affair Occurred at Corner of BoIyston and
fremont Streets-Three Cars Stood by
When Flames Bleached Forth Beneath
Then,-Explanation of Accident-Pos
Iiceman Had Noticed Leaking In
vicinity All Forenoon-The Dead and
Injured.
Boston, March Am explosion ocs
Cured in the subway excavation at sh6
corner of fremont and Boylston streets
about IL o'clock today which caused the
death of at least six persons and the
injury Of so more, many Of whom will
die.
The explosion wrecked three electric
cars that were passing at the time, one
of them being burned up.
Several buildings in the vicinity were
more or less damaged.
The explosion was caused by escaping
gas.
Among the buildings damag ed are the
Hotel Pelham, the Kniokerbooker and
Head buildings and the Masonic Temple.
Window glass in buildings within 2os
feet of the scene of the explosion were
shat tered.
The whole width Of fremont street was
thrown up at the junoturs OF Boylston
and several holes In the pavement were
made several hundred feet away.
The explosion occurred just as three
cars were almost in the centre of the
ly in the centre when the explosion
came. The whole of the wooden work
which is used as bridge over the deep
hole at this point was lifted with a
frightful roar into the air, carrying the
first named car with 1t and taking along
two horses of the second car. The other
vehicles were lifted straight into the air,
but came down on the tracks.
| Instantly the air was filled With flying
debris, and above the shouts Of terror
stricken pedestrians and citizens could
| be heard the groans and cries OF the
wounded. The tirst electric car, the one
| in which most of the dead were riding,
no sooner reached the tracks than 1T
broke in halves, and the whole portion
almost Immediately burst into flames.
| brought large rescue party to the scene,
and almost Immediately calls were being
sent out hurriedly for the ambulanoes.
People who were not injured In the
cars on Boylston street were incapable
of action at first and persons.in the
buildings and stores surrounding did not
know what had occurred. But it did not
take long for them to recover their ssns-
es and almost Immediately there YVES
rush up to the assistance Of the wound-
ed. 1t Is said that there was not per-
son on the thres cars referred to who was
not dead or wounded, and all the wounds
received were very severe most Of the
persons being rendered unconscious.
Immediately stores and offices were
converted into temporary hospitals un-
til ambulanoes could arrive.
Policeman Whalen of this beat, who
had wonderful escape from death, the
explosion taking place almost under his
feet, says that he had smelt tha odor of
gas ell the morning. About 10 minutes
| of II ne telephoned to the Gas company
that there was a strong odor of gas evil
IDENTIFY from leak in the gas at the COR
ner of fremont and Boy1ston streets.
The answer ne received was, coming
from female voice, "We know all about
it.''
| 1t was an inward bound Huron avenue
car that was over the centre of the spot
The Portland daily press., 1897-03-05

said they know not what they do. In
this chamber alone are preserved, without
restraint, two essentials OF wise leg1sla-
tion aid of good government, the right
of amendment and of debate. Great evils
often result from hasty legislation. In
my humble judgment, the historic sen
ate, preserving the unrestricted right OF
amenment and of debate, maintaining
intact the time honored methods which
unfailingly secure action after deliber-
alton, possesses in our scheme of gov
ernment value which cannot be meas
ured by words The Senate is perpet-
ual body. In the words Of an eminent
Senator ''the men who framed
the constitution had studied
thoroughly all former attempts at re-
pu blican government. History WAS
strewp with the wrecks of unsuccessful
demecracies. Sometimes the usurpation
of legislative power, sometimes the f1ck-
lenesh and unridlsd license OF the people,
had brought popular governments to
destruction. 10 guard against these
dangers they placed their chief hope in
the Senata. Inc
Senate which was organized in 1889 at
the inauguration Of the government
abides and will continue to abide, one
and the Sans body until the government
itself shall be overthrown or time shall
he no more. Twenty-four Senators who
have occupied seats In this chamber DUR
ing my term of Office are no longer men,
pers of this body. Five of that mum Der
Stamford. Colquitt, Vance, Stockbrldge
and Wilson-'' shattered with the conten-
ions of this great hall, full OF years ana
of honors have passed from earthly
scenes. The fall of the gavel will con-
olude the long and honorable terms OF
service of other Senators who Will Ee
borne in kind remem brance by their Eas-
sociates who remain. ! would 90 vlo-
lence to my feelings If failed to express
my thanks to the officers of this body for
the 1idelity with which they have dis
charged their important duties and for
tue timely assistance and untailing cour-
tssg of which I have been the receipient.
For the gentleman who succeeds me,
earnestly invoke the same cooperation
ana courteay you have SO generously ac-
corded me. Senators, my parting words
have been spoken ana now dlscharge
my last official duty, that of declaring
tho Senate adjourned without date.
At the conclusion of Mr.. Stevenson
address, prayer was offered ny the chap
lain and then Mr. Hobart made his cpeu-
ing address.
Senators-To have been elected to pre-
side over the Senate of the United States
is distinction which any citizen would
prize and the manifestation of confidence
which it implies is aa honor which L
sincerely appreciate. My gratitude ana
loyalty to the people of the country to
whom owe this honor and my duty to
you as well, require OF me such an
equitable and Conscientious construc-
ti9n and enforcement Of your rules rs
shall protect the we'll being and pros
perity Of the people and as the same time
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The Cor. miftee ON Towns

Will give public hearing on the petition ask
ing that the town of South Portland be incor-
porated as the City of Willard, "Wednesday,
March 10, at D. m, in the land agents room
at the State House at Augusta.
M. A. AUSTIN, Secretary.
The Portland daily press., 1897-03-05
Sea and shore Fisheries.

Petition of Nelson Woodward and So others
OF Jonesport,. Fishermen" asking for an
amendment to laws relating to the lobster
fishery in Washington County will have hear
ing a their rooms Tuesday March 9th, at
O'Clock p. m.
E. A. WYMAN, Chairman.
r. s. STEVENS, Secretary.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-11
BIG BANK FOR CHICAGO.
Its Capital $5,OO0,OOO and Articles of
Incorporation Secured.

Chicago, ILL.,. Jan. 1O.-Articles of incor-
poration were secured yesterday at the
state auditors Office at Springfield for
what is designed to be the largest banking
institution west of New York city. The
concern is styled the General Trust Com
pany of Illinois, and its capital is named
at $1,000, 000 The Incorporation fee of So,
30 is the largest ever paid into the state
treasury under the new Incorporation law.
The incorporators named are employees
in the office of the law firm of Goodrich,
Vincent and Bradley.
Ex-Judge William A. Vincent declined
last evening to shed any light on the big
corporation beyond stating that it was
bona fide enterprise, and that it was in,
tended to be mammoth affair.
Il am sorry that the news of this has
got out" said Mr.. Vincent, "as the gen.
tlemen who are back of the enterprise are
not ready to make their plans public. How
ever, l can state that the institution is
genuine. The mere fact of such a large
capitalization fee being paid in cash is ev-
idence of the soundness of the company.
The articles of Incorporation state that 1t
is designed to carry on a general banking
business under the laws of the state of
Illinois"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-11
CITY BREVITIEs.

Darius Smith, colored, was arrested last
night for stabbing Ed Daniels, colored,
during Christmas week.
S. X. Friedman, the peddler who was
so badly beaten up by two negroes seven
miles out on the White Bluff road Fri
day night, is reported to be very low, with
the possibility that he may not recover.
The men who attacked and robbed Fried
man have not been found.
The Junior Circle of the Savannah sec
ton of the National Council of Jewish
Women will meet tonight at the home of
Rev. /. r. Mendes. A paper on kind
Words" will be read, after which the cir
Gle will join in a general discussion of
the subject. A chapter of the Bible will
also be studied.
A ships staging at Dixon's coal wharf
caught fire last night and caused a tele-
phone alarm to fire headquarters. Chemi-
cal engine No. ! went to the scene of the
fire and the blaze was quickly extinguish-
ed Very little damage was done. A
spark from passing locomotive is sup
posed to have set the staging on fire.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-11
DO NOT TRIFLE !!
Whenever You Feel at All out al
Sorts Look ont for Grip-What to
Do

Whenever You Feel at All Ont az
Sorts Look out for Grip-What to
Do.
Nearly every physician. every scientist
aud every sufferer has been asking this
great question: What is the Grip? Some
have asserted that it is a dangerous mi
crobe which comes into the system breeds
several millions every second, and soon
overruns the body with disease. Others
have said that we are passing through a
region OF star-dust, and that the minute
particles are drawn into the body with
every breath. Whatever IL may be, ii is
certain mat 1t is something within the
body which is fighting with the body to
undermine the life.
what would common sense dictate in
such an emergency? Counterfeit the enc
my; Drive 1t from the system. DO not
trlne with II. Act promptly and wisely Mt
the iirst approach of the symptoms which
you can readily detect. Take something
which can counterfeit their deadly influ-
things to take, and whiskey is preferable
to any other kind of spirits. But it should
be borne very carefully In mind that only
pure wh.skey will have the effect, and IL
should also be remembered that Duffy
pure malt Whiskey stands at the head of
all preparations ana Is the only medicinal
Whiskey upon the market There are
many inscriptions dealers who will
assure you that any whiskey will answer
the purpose, but they are wrong and are
trying to deceive you.