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The Portland daily press., 1897-03-20
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The Portland daily press., 1897-03-20

The bill for the organization and loca-
ton of street railroads which we publish
this morning is very important one
and deserves close study by our mu-
nicipal authorities inasmuoh as its
effects their control of the streets. One
provision of the bill, namely, that which
gives the railroad the right of appeal
from the railroad commissioners to the
supreme court is thoroughly good. The
commissioners pow rs have been alto
gsther too extensive. There are some
other provisions in the bill which are not
so clearly good.
The Portland daily press., 1897-03-20

The Democracy" says ex-senator
Hill, ''has been in a far worse plight
han it is now. 1t has been torn by dis
sensions and been stripped of power. but
it has never lost heart, and 1t will re-
cover now" If Mr.. Hill can get any
comfort out of Democracy's present pitie-
BILE plight he is possessed of power of ex-
traction which might, i'll his political
retirement be successfully applied to the
old project CT extracting ''sunbeams out
Of cucumbsrs. ~
The Portland daily press., 1897-03-20

a st. Petersburg dispatch intimates
that if England and Francs persist in
their opposition to the European pro-
gramme, they both may find themselves
in position of unenviable isolation. If
a conflict should be precipitated, most
likely, the sea would be the theatre of
the most decisive engagements, and the
idea of isolating the two great naval
powers of Europe seems to have somewhat
of a ocular aspect.
The Portland daily press., 1897-03-20

Postmaster General Gary has an
nounced that the Administration has de-
cided to adhere to the four-year tenure
Of office policy for all postmasters. Elk
cept in few cases where removal for
linquency, incompetency, or other in
stances of unsatisfactory conduct. all
postmasters. fourth class as well as those
Of Presidential appointment, will be al
lowed to serve over torn of four years.
The Portland daily press., 1897-03-20

Tie Interstate Commerce Commission
has decided that railroads hauling milk
to New York must not charge as much
for ten-mile haul as for one of fifty,
but concludes that it is reasonable to
charge IS cents more for a can filled with
cream than for similar can filled with
milk. The reasons tor this last discrimi-
nation are not stated with that particu-
larity desirable.
The Portland daily press., 1897-03-20
THE PRESS.
SATURDAY, MARCH 20.

"a scientist says that diet of carrots
ameliorates harshness of character and
reduces nervous irritability. AT this
particular time it might be well for
Senator Morgan to direct the attention OF
his chef to this important fact.
The Portland daily press., 1897-03-20

Confronted by 5000 applications for 400
offices, President Mckinley is probably
more anxious than ever that the mills
shall open. The Mail and Express is Of
the opinion that business prosperity
would tempt the place hunters into other
occupations, and tend to care the habit
of office seeking. Such prosperity the
country needs with the least possible de-
law
The Portland daily press., 1897-03-20

In a recent speech the German. Emperor
referred to Bismarck and Won Moltke as
mere creatures of his grandfather's will
This may be the Kaiser's opinion, but 1t
Is highly probable that.the old Emperor
had very different estimate of the men
who so materially aided.in the building
of the German Empire.
The Portland daily press., 1897-03-20

gold spoon. Anent which the Albany
Journal remarks that all great reforms
require time for their full realization,
and 1t is possible the proposed fork cele-
bration in Venice viii create W ide-
spread public interest in the invention of
Doge Orsulo. and tend to give an impe
tus to fork etiquette
The Portland daily press., 1897-03-20

The city Of Venice is arranging to eele-
brate the nine hundredth anniversary of
the first application of the fork for table
use. The honor is claimed for a man
named Orsulo, who in 997 is said to have
used for the first time silver fork and
The Portland daily press., 1897-03-20
AFRAID SHE WOULD DIE.
Given New Life By DIR. Frost's Famou
: Remedies.

Mrs. A. E. Ball. Ill Church st., Mid.
dletown, Conn.,. says
my slittle daughter, Bessie, twelve
years old, has been terrible sufferer
from rheumatism every winter for four
years. This necessitated confinement,
which was telling on her general health,
and We feared she would not live long.
The pains started as usual with the first
cold weather. We tried doctors without
relief. / then secured bottle of DR..
Frost's Rheumatism Cure, and before
half of it was taken, the little girl was
able to run about and play. The swell
ing had entirely left her joints and she
acts like different child. I earnestly
recommend Dr. Frost's Rheumatism
Cure to all sufferers. / think it was a
godsend to nv daughter
The Portland daily press., 1897-03-20

The hill befors the legislature provid-
ing for the examination of teachers ought
to be entitled an act TO create an educa-
tional despot. 1t virtually places in the
hands of ore man. the state superirten-
dent of schools, the power to decide what
persons shall teach and shall not teach in
every town and city in this stats. He
apparently can get up any test in the
shape of an examination he sees fit,
and compel, not only new applicants for
positions in the schools to submit to it,
but also teachers who have proved their
ltaets in the best way possible, that is
bs long and successful experience. If in
his estimation they do not come to the
standard he has set he can compel the
city ar town employing them to turn
them out or forfeit quarter Of the
money they are entitled to received from
the state for school purposes. 1t would
seem to be impossible that law giving
such despotic powers to one man could
get on to the Maine statute books.
The Portland daily press., 1897-03-20
THE PILES ARE AWFUL.

Awful s 4: '" S;;:s ' :: =: !;
Safely; Pain, No
Risk; neither knife OF
Hgature; harmless operation and complete
RELIEF. Give me your address if you suf-
Ter, and 1 Will tell you how / Obtained
SAFE AND SPEEDY RELIEF. Address,
ton Me.
maT11 TTS2w
The Portland daily press., 1897-03-20

The tenacity with which the Senate
clings to its prerogatives appears in the
amendment which the committee on for
eign affairs makes to the arbitration
treaty which provides that no question
shall he.submitted to arbitration except
with the concurrence of the Senate. AS
originally drawn the President could sub
NIT questions without consulting either
house Of Congress, but if this amend
ment is ADOPTED the Senate must be c0n-
suited. Since two thirds vote of the
Sanate is needed to ratify treaties it
would probably DO held that two thirds
vote was necessary TO submit questions
to arbitration. The effect of the amend
mont will be, therefore. to put an obsta-
Gle in the way of arbitration and OF
course will tend to weaken the effect of
the treaty II the Senate were half as
| sensitive about its general conduct as it
is about its prerogatives the county
would have reason for great rejoicing.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-27
Lovers Die Together in a
Last Embrace.
Father Of the Young Man
Sees the Fatal Deed.
Death Was Undoubtedly InStanta-
neOus in Both Cases.

Nashville. Tenn, Aug. 27.-About
three months ago Carl French, wealthy
and young, arrived at Bon Air from In
dianapolis TO spend n vacation.
Soon after his arrival he met and fell in
love with Miss Helen Hunt. the daughter
of Allen Hunt, a well-to-do miner. She
soon accepted him and a secret marriage
was arranged
French's father learned of his sons in
tention, and arriving at Bon Air, entered
serious protests against the match Mr..
French arranged Co take his son back
home at once. and refused to allow him
TO see Miss Hunt except in his presence.
Late on Wednesday evening the lovers
met and went out 10 Sunset Park. closely
watched by Mr.. French, who followed
them at distance of about 10 yards.
The north side of the park ends in IN
abrupt precipice ABOUT l60 feet high.
just as tho lovers reached this spot they
stopped a moment. looked back at MIR.
French, locked their arms in a last en-
brace and leaped from the cliff to instant
death.
Mr.. French was within 10 feet of them
when they made the fatal leap, but was
powerless TO do anything.
When they were picked up it was found
that young French's neck was broken.
Miss Hunts head was crushed and nearly
all her bones were broken. Death was
instantaneous in both cases.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-27
STINAN'S RELEASE.
Paid a Bill of $4SO0 and Was
Allowed to Leave Jail.

Isaac Stinau has returned TO New York.
He spent several weeks in this state, hav-
ing free lodgings furnished him by a
couple of creditors at the county Jail.
Stinan is jeweler and for long time
no has owed Watson & Newell of Attle-
boro bill of $4,000 Judgment on this
claim was obtained ms was also Judgment
on n claim of s. Il. Lederor. For IA con-
siderable period after the suits on which
judgments were obtained Stinan failed to
visit here except on Sunday.
He miscalculated one day ard came here
On day legal process could te served In
a civil case and he had to get bail. Then
he was more careful and came only on
Sundays. His bondsman finally got tired
of his actions and surrendered him. IL
was on Sunday that Stinan went to jail.
He made several efforts to obtain per-
mission to take tho poor deDtor's oath but
failed. Yesterday he settled with the
creditors who had executions against him
ana left Cranston for the Metropolis.
His departure was most aptly timed by
Stinan for scarcely had he left the Jail
Yesterday when deputy sheriff arrived
with writs amounting TO $40, OO0
Neither Rhode Island clambake nor a
trot over tho new Roger Williams Park
speedway will bo potent enough TO allure
Stinan to these plantations for some
time TO come.
H. G.. Curtis, Esq. was attorney for
Watson & Newell and !. Jerome Hahn
was attorney for tho Lederer. Stinan is
reputed to be wealthy.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-27
FILED HIS REPORT.
Custodian Canning Settles Up the
Haven Property.

Attorney John T. Canning. who was
appointed by the Appellate Court custo-
dian of the property of George IL. Havens
who was on his own petition declared in
solvent, has filed his report in court. The
report has been approved and Mr. Can
ming allowed $50 os IA reasonable compelN
sation for his services.
The proceeds of the sale of the property
were 1863 and the expenses S92. 90. The
balance Is TO be paid over to Arthur II.
Sumner, Esq. the assignee selected by
Mr.. Havens creditors
Mr. Canning has also fled his report
as custodian Of the property Of Charles
d. Wilbur, the WeybosseJ street restaur.
ant keeper who "A few weeks ago went into
voluntary insolvency. The report was
approved by Judge wilbur.
The sale of the fixtures in the saloon
amounted TO S22S and the expenses were
sos. 33.
Mr. Canning was allowed $50 compcnsa.
ton. Tho balance will be placed on de-
posit i'm the Industrial Trust Company as
no assignee has yet been selected.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-27
WORK FOR CONVICTS.
Employment May Be Provided for
Them in Flour Mills.

Albany. NY. Aug. 27.-A proposition
to establish flour mill in one OF the
state prisons Is under consideration :.
Senator Bensjamin f. Wilcox, who is
chairman Of the Senate Committee on
Penal Institutions, was here yesterday.
The state Senate at it's last session
directed this committee to investigate the
operation OF the new prison labor system,
to report on the nature of the goods man
ufactured, and TO ascertain if the state
institutions and the various civil
divisions of the state are buying all their
supplies OF penal institutions, as requir-
ed by the Constitution. This committee
has already visited the state prisons at
Sing Sing and Auburn and tho Willard
State Hospital
Senator Wilcox said that there was no
doubt in his mind that all the prisoners
could be employed IL tho articles manu-
factured by them are purchased by the
state department and institutions and
civil divisions. which are prohibited from
buying elsewhere. Hc hos been consider
ing the advisability of having flour man
ufactured in one of the state prisons,
using wheat raised by New York state
farmers for the purpose.
A cooperage could also be established
TO make the hundred thousand barrels
which will ne needed every year. There
are 35 900 inmates OF state institutions
and they consume 300 barrels of flour a
day, or 100, 500 barrels year.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-27
HungarianS and Italians Con-
troll Matters.
Miners are Pulled Out of Bed to
Hear Edict.
Bosses and Police Unable TO Stop the
Invading Forces.

Hazelton. Pa, Aug 37.-Tbe threatened
strike at Van Wickles, Coleraine and
Beaver Meadow collieries took place this
morning.
The Hungarians and Italians are mas
ters of the situation and 2000 men are idle
pending the decision OF the foreign eIe-
mont. Last night tho foreigners held a
meeting and at a late hour they visited
the homes of their countrymen. pulled
them out Of bed and delivered tee edict.
When the officials arrived at No. 2 COL
liery today they found the mine door
closed and placard bearing the word
"Tragk" placed upon it. This was the
announcement of the strike.
Two hundred men marched to the canal
this morning, where they were Joined by
100 more They then went to the breaker.
Ihe BOSSES and coal and iron police tried
TO stop them, but they were hustled aside
ana the breaker was cleared The car
penters and blacksmiths were driven
from the shops and "a squad Of 100 men
started for the Evans colliery.
IL was said that the strikers would in
wade the Milnasville district this after
noon. The strikers are without an in
teiligent leader and their grievances are
but partially understood.
meeting has been called for this after
noon, when the demands shall take
formal shape. The English speaking
miners are not in the movement but
they can do nothing at present
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-27
WOMAN FOUND DEAD.
Husband Lett Her and Has Not
Been Seen Since.

Fitchburg, Mass, Aug 27.-The author
tiles here are endeavoring to ascertain tte
identity of woman who was found
dead in n room at the Nashua House last
night The cause of death was not known
at noon today. but Medical Examiner
kielty Is holding an autopsy this after
hoon. The police do not know whether
sho con- mmitted suicide or whether death
Is due to natural causes.
The woman was about 80 years old and
was fairy we'll dressed. She arrived at
the Nashua House on Tuesday. A man
supposed o. have heen her husband wos
with her. He left Yesterday, saying no
was going To look for work, and has 10 n
missing sInos. The names OF the couple
were rot known at the hotel. The woman
was alive I'D apparently we'll when the
man left, and she aifectionately bade him
good bye.
A bruise was found on the woman S
faae, but the wound is only n slight one.
spectacle case was picked UP in the
room, bearing the name &c T.. shaw,
Clinton,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-27
Alliance Between France
and Russia.
View of the Situation Taken
by French Papers.
Expression Was Not Inserted in
the Toast for Nothing.

Peris, Aug. 27-The morning news
papers express delight at the fact that. by
the mention of the word alliance" in
the toasts of tho car and President Faure
on board the French cruiser Pothuau at
Cronstadt yesterday. the world has appar
emily been informed that distinct under
standing really exists between France and
Russia and that this understanding is
incidentally in the nature of an alliance
for the preservation Of the peace of
Europe.
Some of the French papers. however,
the Rappel, for instance. are inclined to
believe that the alliance" means
Russia's support of France in the event Of
the latter attempting to reconquer Alsace
and Lorraine from Germany.
The Gaulois says of the mentioning of
the word alliance: such an expression
was not inserted in tho toast for nothing
IL was no mere verbal flourish. There
never are flourishes in the czar's toasts,
and we can only see in it tho very inspi-
ration of the alliance.
The Soleil remarks Something is
changed in the world today. The Franco
Russian alliance makes its appearance as
great force TO the worlds International
politics.
The Radical says: 1--WE dreamed OF an
alliance for revenge and we have an al
lance for pence. We must bid farewell TO
our patriotic hopes.
The Autorite, however, takes n diffor-
ent view of the question, saying after
tho cars reference TO right and equity IL
is no longer forbidden that France should
think Of Alsace-Lorraine.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-27
TRUSTEES CHOSEN.
Annual Election of the Marine Geo.
Logical Laboratory He'll.

Woods Holl, Mass, Aug. q. Tho cor
poration Of the marine geological labor
tory hers has elected board of trustees
as follows.
Clerk. II. c. Bnmpus, Brown Univer-
sity; Profs, Clark and Dr. W q.
uaruiner. Williams College; Dr. j. J..
McMurrlch and j. l.. NunD, Of University
Of Michigan, Professor II. r. Osborne.
and Professor h. 3. Wilson, Columbia; (;
Professor William Li5boy and W. B. Scott.
Princeton. Professor w. q. Scgwiok.
Massachusetts, Institute OF Technology (;
IrOfCssor sydney W. smith, Yale.
DIR. Willism Irelaisa Massachusetts
Botanical Gardens; Professor w. u. VIII
son. Botanical Museum of Pennsylvania; /;
Professor Ramsey Wright University
Of Toronto; Professor j. H. McFnrlane
and T. &. C1nklln, University OF
Pounsy lvania. Professor E. T. Mall.
Johns Hopkins University. Professor T.
l.. Mark and samuel ". ScuGder Harvard /;
Lawrence Minnt. Boston; Professor A.
IL. Morgan, Bryn Mnwr: &. q. KidGer.
New York. Professor NJ. NJ. MotCalf. the
Woman's College of Baltimore, Professor
William patten. D1rtmouth Professor
DIP. Pcnhaliow. MCGili University, Mon
tTcal.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-27
TOBACCO SCARCE.
Sumatran Product Takes the Place
of the Cuban Leaf.

Havana. via Key West, Aug 2z-There
is bad news for the smokers OF fine
havana cigars. Notwithstanding all the
dcnials OF the manufacturers here, tho
truth is that real Cuban tobacco is very
scarce and that the majority of manufac-
turers are using Sumatra leaf as the
wrapper OF all their most expensive prod
ucts made for expectation. The
Sumarta tobacco is smuggled into
Havana. the importers paying two gold
pieces, worth 81. 80 each, to the employ es
OF the custom houses for each bundle in
troduced with their consent.
The manufacturers of the United States
are getting all the best Cuban tobacco in
the market. because jt was sold TO Ameri-
can citizens before the PRONUNCIATION OF
Weyler's dscree forbidding expectation.
Though the Havana manufacturers pro-
test, the government has to permit the
withdrawal OF the tobacco when con-
tract is shown, dated before the decree,
between Spanish merchant as seller and
an American citizen as buyer.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-27
CARRIED THE FLAG.
Union Veterans Display the Stars
and Stripes in Toronto.

Toronto. Ont, Aug. 27.-A flag incident
occurred here yesterday in connection
with "a party Of 90 Grand Army of the
Republic men who came over from
Buffalo to spend the day. They had prob
ably heard that ip:Ioronto there is civic
by law providing against the carrying OF
q foreign flag unless accompanied by n
Union Jack. and on landing from the
steamer they marched to'the custom house
and asked the collector for British flag.
The collector would not give them a
flag. Jut directed the veterans to a store
uptown where they could buy one. The
party then marched up one of the princi-
pal streets with their hand playing and
"a handsome large American flag floating
In the breeze. Their appearance on the
street with their national flag unaccom-
panied by the UDion Jack seems TO have
created some unfav0rablo comment, and
one of tho evening papers says they were
hissed, and thnt the police were asked TO
enforce the bylaw to make tho punish
ment fit the crime; but upon arriving at
the store they bought small Union Jack
and hired a newsboy TO carry il. and thus
kept within the provisions Of the flag by
law
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-27
AHEAD OF TIME.
Presidents Early Arrival Surprises
People of Cleveland.

Cleveland, o., Aug. 27.-President Mo-
kinley surprised the people of Cleveland
by his arrival from Buffalo today. He
became.tho guest of the people Of this city
this morning and will remain until next
Wednesday.
The reception tosthe president was not
as elaborate as planned, because the presi-
Dental party arrived in Cleveland se.eraI
hours ahead of the time Anticipated by the
local reception committee.
The Comanche which brought the party
from Buffalo, arrived inside of the Cleve-
land barbor at 80 o'clock She lay at
anchor until o'clock, when she steamed
into the inner harbor and made fast at
the dock of the Pennsylvania company
Senator Hanna was somewhat aston
ished TO know that elaborate preparations
had been made for the reception of the
president and said he had advised
against IL yesterday by telegraph, ne there
was no certainty of the hour of arrival
: The presidents appearance gave indica-
tion OF perfect health. The party repaired
TO Senator Hanna's residence, where
breakfast was served. 1t was Thought
probable that public reception would bc
held later ia the day.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-27
WAGE SCALE RAISED.
But the Company Will Not RecOg-
niZe Labor Organizations.

Cincinnati, o., Aug. 27.-The Com
mercial- Tribune special from Anderson.
Ind, says the American Wire Nail Com
pany, having expended $40, 600 in improv-
ing its plant with machinery. has an
nounced the scale for the wire depart
ment which is a slight increase aDove
she average scale of like plants in the
country. but cut on last years scale
and is due TO the introduction of the plate
system.
The company will treat with the men
only as individuals and the workers are
desirous of having their organization
recognized. Walter Gillott, an official Of
the National Association in Anderson, has
been active in the effort to have the asso-
citation recognized, but without avail.
Last night a notice was posted by the
company notifying three hundred men
that they would he given till Friday even
ing to remove their tools and personal
effects from the factory.