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The Portland daily press., 1897-08-28
ASKS LEAVE TO AMEND.
Great Britain Wants to Increase
Amount Of Sealing Claims.
MADE BEFORE THE
BEHRING SEA COMMISSION.

Chief Consul Peters Presents the Argu-
ment for the Claimants and Shows the
Distinction Which Exists Between the
Alabama" Case and This-our Side of
the Controversy.
Halifax, N. S., August 27.-When the
Behring sea commission resumed this af-
ternoon, Hon. Mr. Peters, Chief of the
British consulate asked for leave to
Of claims larger than at first. Mr.. Dick
enson for the United States objected to
the proposed amendment and 1t was not
pressed.
Resuming his address, Mr.. Peters ar
gued that a radical distinction existed
| between the Alabama" case and the
present. In the case Of the Alabama it
| was not contended that it was.the design
of the British government to cause the
loss, which ensued, nor was such loss the
direct result of the negligence with which
| they were charged. Here the loss of
| catch was the necessary and immediate
consequence of positive act of the Unit
to accomplish the very damage COM
planned of. Where there is in mind a GER
tain damage, and an act is done with
that intention, the damage is never too
remote to be taken into consideration.
The idea runs through actions in con-
tract and actions in tort
Mr.. Peters then referred to some of the
facts, showing the intention of the Unit
ed States authorities to injure Canadian
sealers. When the ships were seized
they were in the midst of sealing opera
tions. The object and intention of the
attack of the United States steamers on
the British vessels is not clearly shown
from the report of the general of the
United States treasury department. The
object was to seize the British vessels as
warming to others in order that ''nau-
rading might be broken up" That in
tentiOn appears In all the reports of reye-
nue. officers. These reports show that
seizures were made to prevent British
vessels from catching seals. The reason
assigned why damages should not be
given is that of unprobability. The pros
pective catch is too uncertain. The an
swer of Great Britain is that even If this
statement were correct, which is by no
means certain, it Is submitted that near
ly every fishery Is carried on under SINH
lar difficulties. There is just as much
certainty IN seal fishing as in any other
fishing.
The United States contend that the
matter of compensation is governed by
rules of International law and not by
decisions of municipal courts. But in
the absence of direct authority in inter
national law, and where the decisions Of
the municipal courts Of the United States
and Great Britain are not at variance, it
is fair to refer to municipal decision to
establish the principle contended for.
In nisi prius case decided by Lord Ken
yon, the principle was established that
where the injury was done with intention
of preventing trading it was good
allegation for damages.
The commission adjourned until to-
morrow, when Mr.. Peters will continue
The Portland daily press., 1897-08-28
GoT OFF EASILY.
Charles 81. Bickford Sentenced to Three
Years in Prison.
[srEcrAL TO TIE rnHsssl |

Bath, August 27.-The forenoon at the
Supreme court was occupied in cleaning
up several unimportant cases. Upon mo-
tion of County Attorney Rogers, the re-
naming indictments against Charles H.
Bickford were mol pressed. Judge White
house then sentenced Bickford to term
of three years at hard labor in the state
prison at Thomaston He received his
sentence calmly, evidently thinking as
did all the others present that he was
getting off with a very light sentence
Oscar Wright, who was indicted by
the grand jury, retracted his plea of not
guilty and pleaded guilty. He was SEN
fenced to six months imprisonment with
labor In Augusta Jail
The Portland daily press., 1897-08-28
GETTING A JURY.
To Try Adolph Luetgert, Chicago's saus
age Maker Accused of Wife Murder.

Chicago, August 27.-At the trial of
Adolph Luetgert, the alleged wife
murderer, l.. E.Ds Lestre, one of the first
four jurors sworn in, was discharged to-
day by agreement of counsel Mrs. De
Lestre is suffering from nervous prostra-
tion induced, it was claimed, by worry
over her husbands presence on the
over newspaper picture showing his
forehead and eyes, and calling attention
to his "evil eye' He still persists in his
demand to be permitted to address the
jury during the trial His obstinacy in
this respect is troubling his counsel.
Luetgert has received a letter from d.
j. Vonderhoe, who is searching in Ger
many for Mrs. Luetgert. What the con-
tent, OF the letter were, the prisoner re-
fused to say, beyond the statement that
it contained good news. He said the
letter would be introduced as evidence
during the trial. After several veniremen
were passed a juror was found, acceptable
to both sides, He is George M. Holoburd
a machinist.
q Two experts on anatomy are making
for the prosecuti IN careful examination
on bonnets found In Luetgert's sausage
factory.
During the afternoon the prosecution
rendered the defense four persons who, if
accepted would make the jury complete.
The four are A. W. Hewitt, clerk; S. S.
Barber, salesman; G. N. Rardison, clerk !;
4. N. Homer, merchant.
HThe efforts of the attorneys in the trial
Of Adolph L. Leutgert. alleged wife
murderer, to complete the jury panel to-
day were barren of results in fact no real
progress was made in the case. One juror
was discharged and another selected to fill
the vacancy When court adjourned in
the afternoon the number of jurors sworn
to try the case was the same as it was
Thursday, namely, eight.
The Portland daily press., 1897-08-28
Negro Ficnd Captured.

Kingston, N. Y, August 27.-James
Depew, the negro who brutally assaulted
the six year old daughter of Michael
Doody, at Hickory Bush several miles
distant from this city, has been captured
and is now in Jail. He was taken by
special officer James f. Bradley of Rosen-
dale late this afternoon in the Greenkill
woods, here he was hiding. Depew made
a fierce fight for liberty and it was only
after a desperate struggle that he was
finally overpowered and handcuffed.
Alone the officer took his prisoner to
Rosendale and arraigned him before
Police Justice Brown, who committed
him to jail.
who was the victim of the negro's lust
is Gelirious tonight. and although her
death is not apprehended at present,
serious results are feared as the child was
terribly frightened.
The Portland daily press., 1897-08-28
Schooner Seized for Violating Custom Laws

Eastport, August 27-Schooner Lunette,
fourteen tons burden, owned by John
Mcbride, also the cargo of three other
smaller boats, in all eighty hogsheads of
smoking herring were seized today at
Qubec, Maine. by special employe W. F.
Bum, who Is connected with the office of
the special agent office treasury depart
ment in Boston, for alleged violation of
the customs laws by landing goods from
foreign ports without a permit.
The Portland daily press., 1897-08-28
Weather Obser rvation.

The agricultural department weather
bureau for yesterday, Aug. 26, taken
at p. M, meridian time, the observa-
tion for each section being given in this
order: Temperature, direction of wind,
state of weather:
Boston, SO, S, clear; New York, r.
S. clear; philadelphia. "A. S, clear
Washington, Is. s, ? cloudy: Albany
Detroit, IA. W, clear; Chicago, IS
W. clear: st. Paul. IS SW, clear
Huron. Oak. Is, Sc, cloudy; Bis
marck. 50, NV. clear; Jacksonville
so. Sc. clear.
The Portland daily press., 1897-08-28
SATURDAY MORNING.

nu thousands on shore viewed the grand
-. 1oipor illumination ever given here.
was regatta day in the squadron
anu ooo people watched the crews race
ioi sioo In prizes offered by the Canoe
club this afternoon.
The Portland daily press., 1897-08-28
Wild Tribesmen Are RaVaging the
Indian Frontier.
1 VILLAGE CAPTURED AND THE
TORCH APPLIED.
British Forces Meet the Raiders and Drive
Them Back to the HilIs-rhe Indian
Government Trying to Corner the WHY
Ameer-The Afridis Meditating Night
Attack on Jamrud.

London, August ga special from
aSimla says that the Daulatzai tribe OF
Afridis, near Kohat, descended from the
hills in strong force during Thurdsay
night and attacked and captured the VII
lage of Ublan. setting fire to the build
ings, nearly all Of which were destroyed.
Gen. Biggs, commanding the forces at
Kohat, having heard..of the Afr1dis plans
had prepared force and went out on
Friday morning and attacked the enemy.
After sharp fighting the Afridis were
driven back to the hills with heavy loss
es. The British loss consisted OF one
Sepoy killed and native officer and two
Sepoys wounded.
The Portland daily press., 1897-08-28

making UHSS0 prUpOsdiS buu 5dlu Ao Ill
tended to use it, if it was necessary in
carrying out his plans. I went to New.
ton, Mass, stayed three weeks. The last
days of December reports of scandal came
out in the papers. Returned to Bath, Jan.
1st. Ordered out Of my own house sby
my husband and went to Phoenix hotel.
Stayed three months. Could not even
see my children, except one afternoon
when they were sick and then only in my
husbands presence.
At this point the witness tainted and q
short recess was taken to give her time
to recover.
went back to Boston. In June after
divorce was decreed again came down to
Try TO make arrangement about having
children part of time, but husband would
not talk with me about it, admit me to
the house or allow me to see the children.
l wrote to my children fontnightly, but
never got any response until last month
when / received two letters from them
written by the girl who has charge OF
them, at their dictation. The testers were
introduced and identified.
During my stay In Boston stopped at
Mrs. Farnsworth's boarding house on
West Newton street. Mr.. Patsten called
here frequently and took me out to dine
at Young Parker's, Thorndiks, Victoria,
etc. We took canoeing trips on the
Charles river and rowed together. Later
visited Old Orchard where Q also called
on me and took me to supper at the Old
Orchard house one evening.
I then returned to Boston.
The petitioners counsel rested here and
the witness was subjected to rigid cross
examination by Mr.. Newell Witness
stated that she saw her children by or.
der of the court late Saturday afternoon.
When asked If she told the children
that their father was a very bad man,
she replied, "No, indeed, hope they
will never find 1t out"
A note which she had left for her hus-
band before leaving f,r an outing at
Small Point was introduced. 1t over
flowed with endearing terms and told him
that she was sorry for her shortcomings,
WNS ECuulAE DoSh AAOo A0I fIlEuU u,
and would be more faithful and beloved
wife in the future. She stated that by
this she meant that she would try to do
" hat was right.
"Did you do it?"
"No, fell short"
'Do you try to excuse your conduct by
that of the Doctors with Mrs. Hall9"
"No, make no excuse for my conduct
whatever"
She claimed that she made no secret
appointments with Mr.. Patten. Her
bills while in Boston were partly paid by
partly from a deposit in the bank in her
name which Mr.. Patten had insisted
upon her accepting. I shall reside in
Washington; wish to take the children
there with me.
In answer to question Of what means
she had to support them. She replied:
"The income of my husbands property. :"
sAnd do you know what that is2''
II have general idea.
At this point the court adjourned until
morning.
There were several dramatic scenes dur
ing the afternoon. Once when Mr.. New
ell was requesting her to make her an
swers more brief, Mr.. j. O. Patten broke
in with "She will answer as she
pleases.
sOh, are you in this case?" asked Mr.
Newell.
ssWell rather think I am," replied Mr..
Patten as he stood up with closed fist.
The court here called for order and the
counsel for respondent proceeded.
The Portland daily press., 1897-08-28
weather CONDITIONS.

Washington, Aug. 27.-Weather con-
dition and general forecast: The wealth
er conditions are moderate over the
whole country. Showers have occurred
in Southern Florida and Wyoming. The
pressure is high over Florida and Oft the
middle Pacific coast. The temperature
has risen in the lower lake region Of
Ohio, middle and upper Missouri valleys.
and has remained stationery elsewhere.
The Portland daily press., 1897-08-28
Local Weather Report.

Local Weather Report.
Portland, Me-, Aug. 27.-The Local
weather bureau Office records as to the
weather are as follows:
s a. m.-Barometer. 29997 thermo-
meter, Clio; dew point, 50, humidity, IS;
wind, 2 W; weather clear.
p. m.-Barometer. 29.S74; thermom-
eter, go; dew point, IS, humidity, 81.
wind, S; velocity, 8: weather, clear.
Mean daily thermometer, 81; maxi
mum thermometer. SO; minimum ther-
naometer. So; maximum velocity . OF
wind, 18 S, total precipitation, 90.
The Portland daily press., 1897-08-28
WHOLE FRONTIER THREATENED.
Indications That Trouble in India il
Growing.

Qnetta, Beluchistan, August 27.-The
anxiety experienced here over rumors that
the uprising of the tribesmen of the
frontier will extend to his district was
increased today by the discovery that the
telegraph line through the Bolan pass has
been cut. The Bolan pass is defile in
the mountains in Beluchistan, consisting
of a succession of ravines about 55 miles
in length on the route of the Lower Indus
to the table-land of Afghanistan. The
greatest elevation Is 5,793 feet.
The Portland daily press., 1897-08-28
fHE WEATHER.
Washington,

o eOhs :
Aug. 27.-Fore-
cast for Saturday
New England and
Eastern N 9 W
York, fair, warm
er, S o u t h o r l y
winds.
Boston, Aug. 27.
Local forecast
The Portland daily press., 1897-08-28
The Ameer VIII Have to Answer question

Bombay, August 27.--In the second let
ter sent by the Indian government to the
Ameer of Afghanistan with reference tothe
completely OF Afghan subjects in the out
break of the Indian tribes on the frontier
the government requests that specific
answers be given to certain specific
questions and that generalities be avoided
The Portland daily press., 1897-08-28
MEDITATiNG A NIGHT ATTACK.
The Afridis Planning to Capture
Jamrud.

London, August 2s.-The latest frontier
news is that the Afridis are meditating
a night attack upon Jamrud, where
everything is in readiness to meet them.
1t is also reported that large and
threatening gathering of the Orakzaisn
has taken place near Fort Gulistan, on
the SANTANA range. The commandant at
Chaman has asked for reinforcements.
The weather is extremely hot.
1t is probable that pending offensive
operations by the government forces, q
blockade will be enfocred against the
Afridis and Orakzais. who are largely de-
pendent upon India for their food sup
plies.
The Portland daily press., 1897-08-28
FRENCH TEACHING
20 Lessons for 5 Dollars.

In order that all persons wishing to speak
French may appreciate his system and see how
fast one can make progress, Prof. Bachimont,
who taught with great success in Portland last
winter, will give, during September, a course of
twenty lessons for five dollars. The course will
begin Monday, August 3Oth with free lessons at
4 o'clock and 7.30 p. m. at Y. M. c. A. Hall.
aug27 1stp3t4
The Portland daily press., 1897-08-28

vicinity Saturday: Fair, warmer, south
west winds.
The Portland daily press., 1897-08-28
New Brunswick Official Arrested fo'

Dorchester, N. B., August %. John B..
Forster. warden of the meritime
provinces penitentiary, was arrested today
on complaint of Robert Cook, charging
MIN with perjury. The case is regarded
as largely frivolous and vexatious.
The Portland daily press., 1897-08-28

Bar Harbor, August 27.-The White
Squadron was ablaze with lights tonight
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-17
VERY MUCH MINED.
The Radford and East Radford POST
Office Fights.

EAST RADFORD, VA, July 6.-(Spc-
cial)-The two post-oflices in Radtord
are causing deal Of trouble to the difre-
rent applicants, and Notwithstanding
the fact that the appointments COR both
Radford and East Radford have been
made the different ones interested nave
invaded Washington. hoping 10 reopen
The cases Radford had two applicants In
the persons OF George Il. kimoall'
chairman of the Republican party,
hacked by General Walker, so 1t Is SAID
and Wade Taylor backed by Colonel );
HAMPTON Hoge. Taylor was appointed
and then the trouble commenced. Tnere
was dissatisfaction so strong that inc
parties have gone to Washington to try
10 have a rehearing. The East Radtord
Office is a presidential office ana theie
was no hurry to file applications. as the
term OF the present postmaster does not
expire until October, but All AT once,
before all the papers were in' JACOB
Dudley was appointed. Hon. T. Il.
Einstein member of the Legislature from
Montgomery and Radford. and X. /.
Buckingham, were the disappointed ones
II was said openly, that General Walker
had caused the trick to be play ed, but
letter from him 10 one of the applicants
disclaimed any knowledge Of II. and In
his letter he said he knew nothing OF II,
but thought Dudley was an applicant
for the Radford office. This stirred
things up so much that Dudley lett Tor
Washington TO see about it, and Henry
T. Elnstein left at the same time 10
watch his brothers interests. As the
matter stands. It is decidedly mixed and
no one knows what will be the outcome.
Bishop Joseph c. Key Of the Southern
Methodist Church. will lecture TO the
normalltes next Tuesday night. He is
ON his way to West Virginia to hold
conference, and kindly consented to stop
over and give talk.
The Central Presbyterian church viii
no dedicated the 18th Of July. Rev Or.
". W. Moore. Of the Union Theological
Seminary preaching the dedlcatory SER
mon.
Superintendents Clark, Of Surry;
Dowdy. OF Giles. and stephens, Of Mont
gomerv counties, have been attending
tho normal
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-17

uadrid.-The proposed Philippine loan
oe foo 000 900 pesetas has been covered.
sydney y. S. W.-Frank Butler, the
Australian bush murderer was executed.
He confessed to having committed Tour
murders.
ondon.-Mr. and Mrs. Whitelaw Reid
iii entertain the Prince and Princess OF
Wales at dinner al their residence. on
carton House Terrace on Saturday
Nfadrid-Two dynamite bombs were ex-
,tcded at Cudalajara, capital Of the pro-
i,ince If that name IN New CASTLE. Seye-
rai nersons were killed and others Sc
riously injured.
Washington.-Th following fourth
class postmasters were appointed for Fir-
einia. BealtOn. Ambrose Kane; Court
land. NJ. Y. Tyler; Hiilsyille, G. 4. Chill
dresS. Midland. Andrew Chambers; The
plains. r. a. CockreL
Kansas city. Mo.-WOmcn prisoners are
NOT TO be put 20 work on the rOck-piles
with men in Kansas City. Kan, tho
P0ard OF Police Commissioners. who de-
cided last week that this should be DONE
having rescinded their order In Difference
TO popular opinion.
Rome.-When the italian officers who
were recently released from CAPTIVITY j..
Abvssinla reached Harar. and heard U(
fhe statements made by Prince Henry,
of orleans. IN which the Italian army
vas charged with cOwardice they drew
lots 10 decide which Of them should meet
Inc Prince on the field OF honor. The
lot fell 10 Lieutenant PAM. who at once
sent , challenge to Prince Henry.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-17
no BREAK THE RECORD.
Lieutenant Wise Wheeling from
New York 10 Washington To-Dny.

NEW YORK. July l7.-Lleutcnant H.
ID. Wise, son OF John s. Wise OF Rich
mond, who IS detailed with the Eighth
United states Infantry at sackett's Har-
bor' started az minutes past u O'clock
this Saturday morning from the City
Han, on a bicycle for Washington. with
the intention OF breaking the wheeling
record Of the route. Lieutenant Wise
was accompanied by A. w. Evans. OF
New Brunswick, n. j., and James W.
Bailey. on single wheels. and j. W.
Dawson and II. j. Pepper on a tandem.
The tandem VIII accompany Wise over
the whole route The single wheelmen
Will act as runners as Tar as Philadel-
phia. The route will be as follows:
city Hall TO the COurtlandt-Street ferry
for Jersey city on the 1915 boat; thence
by way OF Newark. Elizabeth. Railway.
ana Metuchcn to New Brunswick, ar
irving az the latter town at 2.30 a. NJ.
The party will 20 on without stop TO
Prnceto1, reaching there at 4. according
20 the schedule. After half an hour for
refrcshments and rest, the wheels will
start again for Philadelphia, reaching the
public buildings there bv the way OF
Frankfort and Broad street. at half-past
s. The run will De continued through
Chester. Pa. 20 Wilmington. Del. which
VIII be reached about halfpast 10 O'Clock.
The Whceimen will rest for an hour
there They will reacn Perryville, Md,
about O'Clock in the afternoon. Balu-
more AT az night. and Washington on
Sunday at ] A. VI.
Arrangements have been made with
the local branches Of the League of
American Wheelmen 10 have parties meet
the tourists at different cities and es-
cOrt them. Wise is confident that he can
run ahead of the schedule laid out, as
the roads are I'm fine condition, and there
will bc a good moon through the night,
and a cool. bracing air
Wise has made a number Of records for
lOng-distance rides Of this kind He holds
the record from Sacketts HaTboT 10 the
City Hall, New York. in cghty-four
hours
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-17
STILL APART on SUGAR.
Tariff Conferrees No Nearer Agree
ment Than at First.

WASHINGTON, July 1.-the con-
ferrees on the tariff bill are no nearer
an agreement tonight on the sugar
schedule. which continues to be the main
bone of contention, than they were when
they began. Each side is standing out
as firmly as ever for its own views.
There were rumors during the day
that the Senate conferrees were about
10 surrender on sugar, but they proved
10 be utterly without foundation. Be
lteving that If the Senate itself were
permitted to vote on the question, It
would recede from its rates on sugar.
there was also talk during the day OF
forcing an expression on the subject
from the Senate in some way for its
effect on the cOnferrees. but this, also,
on investigation, proved TO be little
more than idle gossip. SO far as can
be ascertained, the Senate cOnferrees
are as determined as those of the
House not TO surrender. There is lit
tie doubt. however. that they would ac-
cept a compromise. if the other side
would agree to il. The difficulty is that
the House conferrees refuse to entertain
any proposition for a compromise. Thus
far their utimatum has been. "Con-
tinue the House schedule. or nothing"
While the sugar schedule blocks the
way to an agreement, however, the
conferrees have not been idle. Much
progress has been made with the minor
features Of the bill, and tentative agree
ments have been reached on many of
the important paragraphs. An inhuen-
tial member Of the House, who IS kept
well advised OF the situation said to-
night that If the sugar schedule were
out Of the way q complete agreement
could be reached IN four hours. OF
course. there is always the possibility
that the conferrees may get together
AT any time, but as yet there is ap-
parently no prospect Of breaking the
deadlock. If the present situation con-
tinues until Tuesday or Wednesday next,
the current opinion among members OF
the House is that a disagreement will
be reported, FOR the purpose Of giving
each House an opportunity TO instruct
its conferrees on the main obstacle to
agreement