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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-04-19
WORD FROM WEYLER.
He TellstHow Peace is Coming in Dis
tracted Cuba.

Havana, April 17.-As a result of the
accommodating and fighting which has
recently taken place, Captain-ieneral
Weyler infers that it can be considered
that the province Of st. Clara and part
of the province of Peurto Principe west
Of the military line, have been pacitied.
He says he does not care whether
Maxine Gomez and Quintin bandera re-
main or do not remain on the other side
of the military line as buth of them. ii
they fail to cross are likely to be sur
prised and captured as was the case with
Ruis Rivera and Bacallan. in the pro-
vince of Pinar Del Rio Then again, he
say the presence of Gomez and Bandera
in Santa Clara means nothing as they
have neither men nor resources with
which to do serious harm. With this
outlook, the captain general said yester-
day, that he was not asking for reinforce-
ments nor substitutes to take the place
of losses.
During number of skifmisbes which
have taken place recently in the differ
emit provinces, the insurgents have lost
102 men killed, including Ledoncio
Lamadrid the insurgent governor of
Matanzas, and three officers. The troops
also captured ~ prisoners and the insur-
gents retired in every case taking with
them number of wounded. These of
course, are tho official reports.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-04-19
CONGRESS THIS WEEK.
Senate VIII Conclude Work on he Appro-
priation Bills.

Washington, April s.--Ihe Senate will
conclude its consideration Of the appropri-
alton bills this week. The Indian bill
is expected to pass early tomorrow and
the sundry civil and agricultural bills
will follow in The order named.
Senator Davis will make another at
tempt Monday in executive session to
get day fixed for taking a vote on the
arbitration treaty. He expects to have
little difficulty in securing an agreement
Senator Morgan has announced his
intention to insist daily upon his consid-
GRAFTON of mis- Cuban resolution during
the morning hour, but he will not block
other. business with it.
The House this week will continue
the programme of three days adjourn
ments unless the Indian appTopri alton
Dill Is returned from the Senate whsn it
meets on Wednesday,. The complications
arising out of the situation in eastern
Europe possibly may figure in the pro-
oeedings of both houses the latter part of
tho week.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-04-19
An Ohio Family Tortured by Robbers.

Findley, Ohio, April 17.-Tbe famous
Blakesly family, living three miles from
this city, were robbed and tortured this
morning by 10 masked robbers. The
family consis is of Mrs. Rebecca Blakes-
~, Elizas Blakeslv, daughter and John
and Smith Blakesly, sons. They are the
ppssessors of valuable oil fields and are
known to be misers By common report
for years thsy nave boarded money in
the house. The burglars broke into the
bed room where all four people were
sleeping and q desperate fight ensued.
Both John and Smith were beaten into
insensibility and Mrs. Blakesly and the
daughter were bound hand and foot.
Torches were applied to their feet to
make them reveal the hiding place of the
treasures, without avail. Some of the
robbers meanwhile were ransacking
the house, and found in q bureau draw
err $4,000 in bills and three gold watches.
Eliza was the first to release herself from
bondage and summoned help from the
city. Johu Hlakesly is in "a critical con-
dition aud it is feared he will die.
Smiths head was cut open and tie feet
of both women we're badly burned.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-04-19

Spain appears to be preparing to with
draw considerable part of her troops
from thu island of Cuba, but whether it
is with view to ultimately abandoning
the island or because she regards the re-
bellion is SO nearly subdued that SO large
an army as she has there at present will
not be needed in the future is matter
OF speculation. The Cuban junta con-
strus it as confession of financial weak
ness. and perhaps it is on the strength of
it that they are claiming that Spain will
part with the island for a money con-
sideratjon.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-04-19
Corbett Makes a speecb.


New York, April lS.--In marked con,
trast to the reception which was accorded
Robert Fitzsimmons on his arrival in
this city for the first time since the Car
son fight was that which was given to
James j. Corbett GU his arrival hem
today. He came in from Phildelphis
over the Jersey Central at noon and weIE
at once to the Academy of Music when
his play opens tomorrow night. lie loois.
remarkably we'll and says he does not
feel any i'll effects of the recent fight
"Of course | feel little disappointed
over the result at Carson City," he aid.
81 have $4,000 to deposit with any repl
table stakeholder that I can stop Fit,-
simmons in 10 rounds. More than thst
if don't stop him in 10 rounds he can
have the gross receipts. / know l can
beat him and he must give me anothsr
fight Il
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-04-19
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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-04-19
There is more catarrn in this section Of the

There is more Catarrh in this section of the
country than all other diseases put together.
ana until the last few years was supposed to be
lncurabie. For great many years doctors pro-
nounced IL a local disease, and prescribed local
Temeales, and by constantly failing to cure with
local treatment, pronounced it incurable Sci
ence mas proven caJarrh to be a constitutional
disease, and, therefore, requires constitutional
by FJ, Cheney g. Co., TOLEDO, Ohio, is the only
constltutlonal cure on the market. 1t is taken
in5ernaily IN doses from 20 drops to teaspoon
surfaces of the system. They offer one hundred
oollars Tor any case it fails to cure. Send for
circulars and testimonials. Address,
i. j. CHENEY Sc CO., Toledo, O.
uS-Sold by Druggists. 75c.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-04-19

T" Kelley the supposed robber of the Som
ellsworth bank and murderer of Cashier
Stickney, appears to have been fellow
of rather shady reputation, living by his
wits, but that he was equal to SO dia-
bolical crime as that which ha is al
legged to have committed appears to have
been suspected by no one. The GOODNESS
of the assassin both at the time of tho rob-
berry and bsequently was most remark
able, and seemed to point Enthusiastically
to man of long experience in crime.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-04-19
FINANCIAL.
City Of Tacoma, Washington,
8 Per Gent
GOLD BONDS,
Due June 1, 1918. Issued for
Water Works.

w GSSf w VI RSs
Assessed Valuation $26, 452, 812
Total Debt SO 73O 600
Less Water and Light
Debt, 9 OS0 600
Net Bonded Debt, 100000
population 52,567 (State Census of 1922.
The city of Tacoma is located OH Puget
sound and has one OF the deepest harbors on
!ne Pacfc coast. 1t Is tho terminus OF the
Nofthern Pacific railroad, and has bpat con-
nections with the Canadian Pacfics Union
racine aud Great Northern Roads, thereby
having TRANSFORMATION facilities over all the
PRINCIPAL iranscontineptal lines. In import
ance as a commercial city it IS among the first
I n OF the Pacific coast, the others being San
rFai CT co Portland and seattle Tacoma be-
ing the terminus of the Northern Pacific raI-
ttoaa, and having such splendid larbor facli-
44es, handles great quantities of wheat and
nouf. 1t now leads all others in the shipments
Of these articles It IS Also the point Of ship
Mcnt Tor large quantities of coal, iron and
rich.
The banks of Tacoma represent combined
Gapltai OF over 81, SOC, 900; the popula ion in
ioSo was $4,000 and by The State Census OF
1857 IL nal increased to ~, SGT
me earnings Of tie Uater UrorAs since COM
ing INTO ne pos esst0H Of ne City in 1898 hare
been SUFFICIENT to )dy All The operating expenses.
sntefest ch0lDes on entire ardter tom, and
teGve a surplus dcajia5ie for the Sinking Fund.
MS loan was issued under z direct vote of
ponds the matter was submitted to the Supreme
Court OF the State of Washington in friendly
suit, the court deciding that the bonds were
valid, forever estoppng any question which
might arise III the future rs TO atheir valid
lty. The statue under which these bonds are
established sufficient to retire them at matur-
ity
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-04-19
WAR IN THE EAST.

There seems to be no doubt but war
has actually begun along the Greek
frontier and that both Greece and Tur-
key have officially recognized the fact.
ers that the aggressor in the struggle
would not be permitted to hold any adj
vantage 1T might secure, each of the
bslligerents is protesting That not it, but
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-04-19
THE PRESS.
MONDAY APRIL 10.

Mr.. Gladstone's assertion that the
Gear and Kaiser have really been di,tat-
ing the policy Of the Powers toward
Greece, and all that England does or
has to do is "to abide by and help exc
cute their final discrimination. is doubt
less On exact statement Of the fact.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-04-19
New Postmasters.

Washington, April 17.-Tbese post
masters have been appointed: W. Il.
Frost, East Rampden, vice John Leary
". Robinson, Robbinston, vice John F.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-04-19

DR.. Thomas Electric Oil has cured
hundreds of cases of deafness that wee
supposed to be incurable. 1t never fails
to cure earache.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-04-19
NEW PUBLICATIONS.

Easter Bells. Poems by Margaret E.
Sangstsr. Illustrated. Here is a gift
book for today, since its first division
includes collection of Easter songs and
thoughts in verse appropriate to the
resurrection, or renewed life. Following
this, Mrs. Sangster gives US "Home and
Hearth, "Mile Stones, - "Closet and
Altar. In the reading world there are
many earnest people who love the music
of rhymeu words and take special pleas
ure in gathering their enjoyment or
solace in that form. 10 such these verses
will appeal. They are not intricate nor
unusual. They ale graceful. sincere and
loving.
when spring comes back, when spring
comes back,
Chill winter will be over!
Erelong we'll hear the eItin drums q
Where bees are deep in clover.
After we catch the swaying Tilt
Of winds among the daisies,
And see the rose-cups sweetness split
Among the garden mazes.
A very wholesome appreciation of the
joys of the common lot fills this author
heart, quite refreshing after the large
ness of the impressionist' view; as for
instance at Thanksgiving.
g For the day when nothing happens
For the cares that leave no trace
For the love of little children
For each sunny dwelling place,
Gin His blessed will we rest content
Though We cannot understand,
And we gather anew our courage and
hope
For the road so rough to climbs
With trial and peril we well may cope,
A single step at time"
"Folded Hands, is tender memory;
and with the last poem
cover the sorrow and over the bliss
Over the tear-drop, over the kiss,
Quietly final, the prompter calls;
Swiftly the dusk of the curtain falls
We have found the non-number1ne
with figures of the page with unfinished
poems an attractive idea.
Some pretty little modern drawings
illustrate the verses. New York: Harper
& Brothers Portland: Loring, Short
& Harmony
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-04-19
CHTV OF PORTLAND.

SEALED proposals will be received until
Thursday, April 20, 1897, at I'm, at the office
q the City Clerk, by the Sanitary Commit nit
proper for the term Of threesyears for the
collection of offal on Peaks Island for the
summer months of present year.
opeclneations of contract may be examined
at the office Of the City Clerk.
JOHN T. PAGAN,
Portland, April II, 1857. April17dtd
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-04-19

"Charity Chance by Walter Raymond
author of "Gentleman UpcotJ's Daugh-
ter, "Love aud Quiet Life'' etc. This
thoroughly English story begins with a
pretty description of the little town of
Babblemouth 'from the smoke, domes-
tic, grey and clean of commerce, which
mantles the town in mist, to 1.-The sweet
shadow above tho open cottage door be-
tween the honey-suokle and the caves. -
The eoombe ia little heaven upon earth
where everything you say will be repeat
ed and everything you do is known
Quite enough to talk about transpires
in the experiences of the heroine who
a standard of her OVID, though led into
danger by her romantic folly. Mr.. Polti-
more Briggs, deep in politics and deeper
yet in money complications, with con-
science not void of otfense, ia well de-
soribsd. Between the whirling eddiss
of his vanity and the varying agitations
of his social ambition, he caught
glimpses Of the unohanging realities of
life."
Speaking Of the faithful old family
servant, the author says "The furniture
Of Johns brain had been in his family
for generations" The parting between
Charity and Miss Graham is tragic but
the light does not permanently die out
All in all "Charity Chance is book
of more than average interest," having
certain good points which i'll serve to
differentiate it from its fellows. New
York: Dodd, Mead & Company; Port
land: Loring, Short & Harmon. Price
sl.25.)
The Indianapolis journal., 1897-01-04

There is ground for believing that the
next four years will see the beginning of
great extension of our trade with the
South American republics. This will be due
partly TO the re-establishment of reciprocity
agreements and partly to more liberal
commercial policy, which, there is reason
to believe. will be adopted. The St.
Louis platform declared: I'VE believe the
repeal of the reciprocity arrangements ne
gotiated by the last Republican administra-
tion was national calamity, and We de-
mand their renewal and extension on such
terms as will equalize our trade with other
nations, remove the restrictions which now
obstruct the sale of American products in
the ports of other countries and secure en-
larged markets for the products of our
farms. forests and factories 1t would be
difficult to put more Americanism in fewer
words. In addition to having been elected
this platform, Mr.. Mckinley is known
TO be personally an ardent advocate of the
doctrine quoted above and he will doubtless
use his best efforts to give it practical
effect. To do this will require cooperation
between the executive and Congress. Much
depends on the character of the consular
appointments to be made by the President.
The office of consul is essentially IL COM
mercial Office. n consul is a business rep
resentative. His first duty is TO promote
the trade interests of the country, and if
he fails in this he fails in his Office. Other
governments understand this better than
the United States does. and the result is
that by a process of selection and keeping
trained cOnsuls in Office they have gained
great advantages over US i'll the way of
trade. 1t is TO be hoped that the time will
come when all United States consuls will
be able to speak the language of the coun-
try in which they reside and to compete
on fully equal terms with the consuls of
other countries for foreign trade. a bin
introduced by Senator Frye. of Maine.
seems to contemplate reorganization of
the consular service on commercial lines.
The bill provides for the creation of
department of commerce and manufactures,
at the head of which is to be sec
retary who is to occupy the eighth place in
the Presidents Cabinet. If the bill should
become law it will transfer the Consular
Bureau from the State Department, where
it does not properly belong, to the
new department. wnere it would be put on
d strictly business basis. Whether this is
done or not, the next administration should
seek to promote the commercial interests
of the country by appointing bright. capa-
BILE business men consuls. especially in
South America, where the conditions are
very favorable for the extension of our
trade. The rule of the administration
should be no deadheads and no deadwood
in foreign consulships.
The Indianapolis journal., 1897-01-04
INDIANA NEWSPAPER OPINION.

Governor-elect Mount has appointed Col.
James X. Gore. of Elkhart. adjutant gen
eral. We sincerely hope that no occasion
will arise during the incumbency of this
gentleman which will necessitate the spill
ing of his name.-Lafayette Call.
The end of 1897 will see the United States
transacting business with other nations
under "a policy of sound common sense and
thorough business judgment. a policy that
will result in great benefit to the country.
bring revenue and afford protection.-South
Bend Tribune
The Kentucky officials who murdered
John Rippey on Indiana soil should be held
to strict accountability No greater out
rage was ever perpetrated by men occupy
ing offices that imply a knowledge of the
law and a care for ehe safety of society.
Madison Courier.
This government can help everybody
every American citizen, by enacting and
maintaining such laws as are for the great
est good of the greatest number. First
among such laws is Il protective tariff so
adjusted as TO afford sufficient revenue to
carry on the government and protect our
labor from unfair and unequal foreign COM
petition.-Muncie Times.
Evansville has never had bank failure.
This is due. in large degree, to the advan-
tages of this place as a business point but
the care and close supervision of our bank
officials over their business has had much
to do with the solvency of our fiscal insti-
tutions. Officers and directors make it their
business to know what is being done by
the banks. And so 1t ought to be every
where.-Exansville Journal.
The Legislature which meets next week
can make the taxpayers of Indiana no
more welcome present than law TO
shorten the terms of councilmen 10 two
years. and limit the power OF councils.
fownship trustees and county commission
ers to make debt without submitting the
question 10 a vote of the people. The peo-
ple do not want this session fooled away
on politics. They do want some measures
passed which will bring reform and re-
lief-Rushville Republican.
The nonpartisan commission idea is
growing in public favor. even among the
politicians. The Interstate-commerce Com
mission is of course nonpartisan. There is
a strong demand that our monetary sys-
tenn be reformed by nonpartisdn commits
sion: and all along the line. IL Is coming &c
be considered the wiser course in public
matters of the grayest Importance TO take
them out of the influence and control OF
party politics as nearly as possible.-Rich-
mond Item.
The Supreme Court has so marked the
way in recent decisions that there is nc
excuse for the Legislature enacting an ap-
portionment law that is not valid. and nc
such law can be valid that does not pro.
tect the equal voting power of every citi
zen of the State. There must be no strain.
ing of the right to gain an advantage. fol
the people will not approve such "A policy
and the party that undertakes To perpetu-
ate itself In power by such methods will
suffer for it.-Middletown News.
Business men generally are of the opin
ion that the monetary system should cease
The Indianapolis journal., 1897-01-04
THE END OF THE FARMERS
ALLIANCE.

1t is announced that the Farmers ALI
ance i'm the States of Kansas and Nebraska
will. at the meeting this month. declare
that their organizations will cease TO exist.
That is the Farmers Alliance has done its
work. If it were an organization of farm
ers intent on promoting the interests OF
farmers it would have no occasion TO de-
clare itself dead. 1t never was such an or
ganization. 1t was started by politicians
who were out with the old parties; it's pur-
pose was to farm the farmers. and in
some of the new States it succeeded The
organization was started in 1851 In two
years after General Harrison had carried
Kansas by $4,000 plurality. this secret So
ciety, which refused membership to bank
ers lawyers and professional men general
ly, spread so rapidly in that State that ii
elected a majority of the representatives to
Congress. the state officers. the Legislature
and put Peffer in the United States Senate.
In Nebraska, South Dakota and other
States it was only less potential. In the
South it became very strong, and would
have carried elections if the votes of the
Alliance had been counted.
out of the Farmers Alliance came the
Popuist party Its influence in 1892 would
have been of no account but for the fusions
which the managers of Mr. Cleveland 5
campaign made i'm several States to secure
his election. These fusions are said TO have
been arranged by VIM. c. Whitney, of New
York, who was anything but a Populist.
Those fusions turned the Democratic party
i'm Kansas and Colorado over TO the Popu-
lists and California over TO the Democrats.
The same fusions helped to give Illinois,
Indiana and Wisconsin to Mr. Cleveland. In
consequence OF these fusions the rank and
file of the Democratic party in all of the
States mentioned were inoculated with the
virus of Popuism. Mr.. Whitney and other
Democrats who hated Populism. when they
went TO Chicago in July. 1896. discovered
that the heresies which they had encour-
aged in order 10 elect Mr.. Cleveland had
control of the Democratic national conven-
tion. In vain did they prot I and point
out that the platform wnich ,he majority
finally adopted was al war with the former
policies and traditions of the party. The
fusons they had MADE had indoctrinated
the Democracy with Popuiistic hercsies,
and those who held them put them into the
national Democratic platform. To-day a
large part OF the Democratic party boldly
maintain the heresies OF the Populsts and
their predecessor. the Farmers Alliance
Having subserved the purpose for which
the disgruntIed politicians designed IL. and