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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-04-08
JEREMIAH MAsoN's WILL.
Entire Estate of 100000 Loft to His
Three Children.
urEc1AL TO TIE rREss.l

Alfred, April THE will of Jeremiah
M. Mason, late president of the Limerick
National bank. was presented for pro-
bate, yesterday afternoon. His whole
ssJate, whose estimated value il about
s400. 600, is left to his three children.
The Will. which bears tho date April
IS, 1891, 10 very brief and is In the
familiar hand writing Of the aged teata-
tor, whose signature to the document was
witnessed by Winborn Adams, 8. o.
Clark and Charles G. Moulton OF
Limerick. The body of the will reads as
follows,
I give, bequeathe and devise to my
three ch1ldrsn-one son and two daueh-
ters, William W. Mason. Matte B. Mason
and Fannie e. Mason, their heirs and
assigns forever all Of my estate, real per-
sonal and mixed, wherever found and
however situated; and do hereby ap-
point my said three children, William, W.
Mason, Matte B. Mason aud Fannie e..
Mason. executors Of this, my last Will
and testament.
J request the honorable Judge Of pro-
bat6 to issue letters testamentary with
out publishing notice. also specially
request that no bond shall be required Of
the said executors. ] also request that
no inventory shall be required to be re-
turned to court, unless one or more of
the executors petition TO court for an in
ventory to be returned.
At the session Of the probate court.
E.P. Burnham, one OF the executors of
the will Of Mr.. Emma 8. Mason of Saco,
requested the court to appoint special
executor pending the suit Of the testa-
tors daughter, Mrs. Henry A. Hewes
The request was opposed by o. Brad
bury, counsel for Mrs. Hewes. judge
Hobbs decided to postpone action on the
matter till juno. The suit Is entered for
trial at the May term of the Supreme
Court.
In the Insolvency court the applica-
tion for an examination of the affairs of
the Limerick National bank relative to
the transaction in notes of A. K. p.
Lord Of West Buxton, issued to John
Weston, was Withdrawn, the bank off,
GERS agreeing to an Investigation outside
of court.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-04-08
REPUBLICANS HAD WALKovER
State Election in Rhode Island Very Dull
Affair.

Prov'dence, April 7.-The state election
today was the dullest on record. The
Republicans were absolutely sure of q
walkover and had there been usual re.
sponse on the part of the electors, Gen.
Dyar's vote would have been one of the
largest ever given subernatorial can
didats. AS it was be has the largest
proper tionate plurality ever received
for candidate for governor in Rhode
Island, being estimated tonight at IA,
900.
The Republicans have generally elect.
ed their candidates to the assembly. The
attempt to defeat Speaker S. W. Rallen
Of East Greenwich, while not successful,
yet resulted in Gloss vote, the speaker
squss1ing in by eight plurality. The
license vete in the state was generally
in favor of granting license.
The Repub blioan state ticket which won
at the polls today WIS as follows:
For Governor-General Elisha Dyer of
Providence.
Lieutenant Governor-Abram ]. Pothier
Of Woonsooket
Secretary Of stats-Charles P. Bennett
Of Providence
Attorney General-Willard B. Tanner
Of Providence.
General Treasurer-Samuel Clark OF
Providence.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-04-08
DANGER OF OVERREACHIEG
Pressure For High Duties May De-
feat Tariff Bill.
SENATOR CHANDLER SOUNDS A
NOTE OF WARNING.

General Revulsion of Feeling Likely tc
Make Converts to Other Side-Westerr
Senators Unitad to Secure Concessions.
Still Higher Duties on Wool Wanted,
Washington, April IA number OF
Western Republican Senators have
united In a movement to make sure o1
securing certain concessions in the tariff
bill which they consider important in
that section of the country. The proba-
bilities are that there will be demand
or specific instead of ad valorem duties
on woods OF the third class and one Wes-
tern senator said today that he would
not be satisfied with less that 8 cents per
pound on any wool. There is quite q
movement among these senators for a
duty on hides or there will be an effort
to prevent reduction of the House
rates OH coal and lumber.
Senator Chandler today authorized the
statement that the passage of the tariff
bill might be endangered if the press re
for high duties continues.
"This pressure ia enor nous from ali
parts of the country" he said, "and
1t is SO strong there is some danger that
1t might be yielded to. There is, for
instance, "A general demand that the
wool tariff shall be included, that in
stead of rnte of five or six cents a
pound on wool, we shall have ten OF
twelve.
THE woolen manufacturers went CON-
pensatory rates which amount to pro.
hibitiye duties on woolens. Likewise
the Californians ask us to place such
duties on fruits that all foreign fruits
shall be kept out In the interests of the
California products. Indeed there il
great pressure from all parts of the coun-
try, and in the interest Of almost every
industry for prohibitive duties. II the
pressure continues and is yielded to.
thsre is great danger. l repeat that the
bill will not become law. There will
in that event be such an uprising against
the bill that there will be a majority
against 1t, instead OF for it. The margin
is small at best. The Republicans have
not a majority without assistance from
other parties and the danger Is that
there will be such general revulsion O
feeling as will cause the outsiders upr
on whom we are counting to not cas- 4
their votes for the bill The psopls
who are creating the pressure are thue
proposing to pull down upon tn ere
own heads the temple that shelters
them.''
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-04-08
CRASHING GLASS AND PISTOLS.
A Sensational Chase of Burglars in Cor
ham, N. II.
ESPECIAL TO THE rREss.l

Gorhanl, N. H., April 7.-The clothing
store Of George E. Clarke & Co., on Ex.
change street, in this village. was broken
into at about two O'Clock this morning
by two men, supposed to be tramps.
While they were IN the store packing ur
everything which they could carry away,
they were discovered by the night call
who notified the authorities, and before
they left with their booty several men
with Sheriff G. g. HamIin, arrived upon
the scene.
Being discovered, they attempted to
escape through the back windows where
they had entered by breaking out a large
pane of glass, both having revolvers
which they were firing off as they ran,
but Sheriff Hamlin was on the spot.
Discovering him one of the men at
tempted to fire upon him, bur the gun
was knocked out of his hand ~ the
sheriff. Seeing escape in that direction
cut off, they ran ba ok through the store
and both jumped through the large show
window in front, making heavy crash.
They escaped through Exchange street
into the railroad yard, and wers soon
lost to view in the darkness.
Pursuit was at once made and one OF
them who gave his name as Lambert,
and who had upon his person large
amount of jewelry. and such articles as
he could crowd into his pocket, wa.
captured by Officer Hamlin and locked
up. This forenoon he was brought before
A. S.smTwitchell, justice and bound
over to the October term of court under
$1,000 bonds. In default of bail he will
be lodged in Lancaster Jail awaiting the
action Of the grand jury.
The capture Of the other one is ex-
peoted during the day, as the officers are
in close pursuit.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-04-08
ANOTHER ELECTRIC ROAD.
Lewiston Proposes to Connect With Me
chanics Falls,
ESPECIAL TO THE rREss.l

Lewiston, April 7.-Lewiston and Au-
burn are stirred MP over the prospect of
an electric road to Mechanic Falls and
Welchville, to connect at the latter place
with the proposed Oxford and Weloh-
Vile read. Promoters are at work and the
citizens of both cities are subscribing
freely to fund to pay the expenses OF
a survey. The matter il to be discussed
at the board of trade meetings, and Me-
ohanio Falls people will be asked to
assist in the matter. 1t Is proposed to
capitalize the road at a figure not much
larger than the amount required to meet
the cost of construction.
Another company being orga nized
here Is the Maine Real Estate COmpa ny.
The promoters own large tracts " hich
are being disposed of as building lots,
and negotiations are under way for a
tract In Bangor.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-04-08
IN THE SENATE.

Cuba and the flood sufferers divided
the attention in the Senate today. The
reading of the Presidents message urging
! Congressional relief for the devastated
regions of the Mississippi river was fol-
lowed by the introduction of q joint reso-
luton appropriating $3.50, 600 to be imme-
diately used for the flood sufferers. After
brief debate the resolution was passed by
| the unanimous vote of sixty Senators
present. The plans were changed. how
ever, when the House resolution appro-
priatipg 600. 600 for the Mississippi river
and Red River of the North. was re-
oeived. This was accepted in lieu of the
former resolution and was passed unani-
| mously.
Mr.. Morgan resumed his speech In sup
port OF the resolution declaring that q
state of war existed in Cuba.
In the Senate today the joint resolu-
tion passed some days ago for the use for
the epidemic fund for the food sufferers
WAS recalled from the House. Mr.. Nor.
gan, continuing his speech began yester-
day on the Cuban question in support of
his resolution declaring that state of
war exists In Cuba and recognizing both
parties as beligerents. Mr.. Hale, Repub-
lican of Maine, stated at the outset that
no objection would be made to the
speech, although the resolution itself
would have no status before the Senate
after 2 p. m.
Mr.. Morgan assented to this, saying be
expected that the resolution and his
speech would be cut off at Q O'Clock.
Mr.. Morgan referred to Gen. Weyler's
orders herding together people in towns
and villages in Cuba for the purpose of
starving them. How long, he asked, was
this captain general to continue in power
issuing new orders day after DAY, AZ his
whim or caprice might dictate. resulting
In the utmost harshness against Ameri,
can citizens in Cuba?.
Mr.. Morgan reiterated his statement
that the Spanish prisons were filled with
Americans and in support Of the state
msnt showed message from the Presi-
dent some time since giving a detailed
report from the State Departments as to
the impriaonment of seventy -four Ameri-
can citizens in Cuba, and yet, in spite of
this com munioation from the President,
the Senator from Maine (Halel had de.
MED the truth of the statement that the
Cuban prisons were filled with Ameri-
cans.
Here Mr.. Hale iuterposed: ST did not
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-04-08
GAMBIA IN FLAMES.
Cathedral and Number of Houses at Gre
tan Capital Burning.

Canea, April o. A fire has broken out
at Gambia near the cathedral and a
number Of houses are now In flames. The
British and italian troops are demolish-
ing the adjacent buildings in order to
check the spread Of the confagration.
There were conflicts in various parts of
the island yesterday. In every instance
the insurgents were the agsrsssors.
They have captured several cannon at
Kissamo.
Rear Admiral R. H. Harris of the
British feet, was shot ut by Moslem
irregular while crossing field near
Suds. The bullet ploughed the grass at
his feet. This is his second escape
Propose to Attack Kisamo.
Canea, April THE insurgents of the
Vicinity OF Kisamo, at the western end
OF the island, have written to the foreign
ndmirals notifyin the latter that they
are projecting an attack upon the fort
at kisamc. The Turkish garrison there
has bsen asked for assistance. Two
thousand Insurgents have gathered
around Sitia, at the eastern end IF the
island and a French warship has landed
five guns in anticipation or an attack
upon that place.
All Hands Clamor For War.
Athens. April 1.-THE Identical notes
of warning delivered yesterday by the
representatives of the powers, to NJ.
Skouses, the Greek minister of foreign
affairs, have had very little apprecin ble
effect. The newspapers today declare
that they are really OF practical value
in rendering the issues more certain, be
cause Greece is well aware that the
agreements between the powers are guide
f1cticious.
A complete oalm characterizss the
whole city today, although placards have
been posted IN many places strongly
advocating war. This evening military
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-04-08
LEWIsToN's MAYoRALTY.
A Big Fight Coming Over Mayor Mobiles
Successor.
ESPECIAL TO THE PREss,1

. Lewiston, April TIT having been de-
olded that there will be special city
aleotlon to choose mayor to fill the va
cancy caused by the death of Mayor
Frank J.. Noble, the candidates in the
several wards who have been OH a still
hunt are now making an active canvass
for the nomination. Among the most
industrious is E. b. Soruton, who has
served several years on the board of al
dermen. Members of the police force are
doiEg lot of work to secure MIR. Scru-
toms nomination by the Republicans.
There are other candidates for the hon.
or, including Edgar M. Briggs of the
law firm of swasey & Briggs, also A. D.
Barker, who has a record as an alderman
which his friends think entitle him to
the nomination.
Ths Citizens party, which pelled over
800 votes at the reg ular election will
probably nominate Lawyer William Fl.
Newell an ex-mayor and leading cor
poration lawyer. The Citizens count on
the endorsement Of the Democratic eau
Gus and are preparing for a battle royal.
AT the Citizens caucus for the reg ular
spring election, the intention had been
to nominate Mr.. Newell, but tho Citi-
zens declare that City Treasurer Il. 4.
Callahan he AIDED off what they looked
on as victory at tine polls by psrsuad-
ing their leaders to put in nomination
Seth D. Wakefield, whom Mr.. Callahan
felt sure would be strongly opposed by
d. J. McGillicuddy. They still believe
that it was Mr.. MoGilliouddy's influence
that defeated Mr.. Wakefield and now
that second opportunity is offared for
them to put up nan whom they think
both Citizens and Democrats can sup
port, the new party is organizing for a
vigorous campaign. Its city committee
held meeting today and outlined the
course to be pursued. The call for a
new election will soon be issued.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-04-08
TWO BUILDINGS GUTTED.
Lewiston Firemen Have Big Blaze to
Contend With.

Lewiston, April For the first time
in several months Lewiston experienced
big blaze tonight. The IRE caught In
the junk store on Bates STREET., owned
and occupied hy J. B. Sands & Co.,
spreading to the large building and sale
stable owned and occupied by Nealey and
Miller, the grooers.
The alarm was rung at 11.16, and 70,
over two hours the firsmen fought the
fiery demon before 1t was conquered. +.
Both buildings were guttsd. The loss
will be between $4,000 and $4,000, partially
insured. Cnuse unknown
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-04-08
Survey of Cape P9rpoise koad.
ESPECIAL TO THE PREss.I

Spr.ngvale, April 7.-The surveys for
the proposed extension to Cape Porpoise
of the Sanford and Springvale electric
road were begun today. The projectors
are making good progress with their
preliminary arrangements. The threat
ened injunction to restrain the town
from investing in SIS, 900 of the stock uf
the new road has not materialized. The
building of the road will begin as soon
as the condition of the ground will per-
nit
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-04-08

I LondoD, April 7.-Despatches from
Pretoria and Delagoa bay say that the
whole of Gazaland is in open revolt.
Twenty five thousand natives have re-
5elled AGAINST the Portuguese govern
ment. The principal rising is only about
forty miles from the Transyaal border.
The Portuguese troops are mobilizine
rapidly and the situation is regarded as
most serious.
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would-be Suicide Receivers.
ESPECIAL TO THE PREss.J

Sacc. April 7.-Lewis G. Trafton, who
became suddenly insane yesterday and
made three desperate attempts to COM
NIT suicide, came into possession of his
mental faculties today and was released
from the Saco Jail. He says he has no
recollection of what transpirel yester-
day. he admits that he has been broo d.
ing over domestic troubles, but that
severe cold, contracted recently, must
have caused his temporary derangement.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-04-08
Burglars in Rrunswick.

Brunswick, April THE residence of
Lucian White was entered by burglars
last night. A gold watch, pooketbook
containing money and child's bank
were taken. The family were not dis
turbed and had no knowledge of the
affair until this morning.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-04-08
Local Weather Report.

Local Weather Report.
Portland, Me-, April z. - The loca-
weather bureau office records as to the
weather are the following:
q. m.-Barometer, $4,000; thermome-
tsr, "A; dew point, s8; humidity, 81;
wind, n; velocity, 5, weather, cloudy.
Sp. m.-Barometer, 80.056; thermome
ter, 40; dew point, 3D.; humidity, 86;
wind, Sc; velocity, weather, cloudy.
Mean daily Thermometer, a.; maxi
mum Thermometer, 80; minimum ther.
monster, 40; maximum velocity OF wind,
IL NE, total precipitation, .04.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-04-08
The Genuine Imported Carlsbad
Sprudel Salt

Is an Alternative and eliminative rem
edy which dissolves tenacious bile, al
lays Irritation, and removes obstruction
by aiding nature, and not by sudden and
excessive lrritotlon, as most cathartics
do: Obtain the genuine imported article
only.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-04-08
rHE WEATHER.

Boston, April T.
Local forecast for
Boston and vicinity
for Thursdayi Cen
orally fair during
the day: variable
winds.
Washington, April
Forecast for New
England: Generally
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-04-08

King of Siam ON His Way Here.
Bankok, April THE King of Siam
bas started on his visit to Europe and the
United States.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-04-08
FOR FLOOD SUFFERERS.
Congress Makes An Appropriation
of 100000.
JERRY SIMPSON MAKES AN ATTACK
ON SPEAKER REED.

Offended Because the House Committees
Have Not Been Appointed-The Speak.
er Replies and Declares That He Ii
the Servant of the House.
Washington, April 7.-The only busi-
ness transacted In the House today was
the adoption of the joint resolution
authorizing the Secretary Of War TO ex-
pend 100000 for the relief of the flood
sufferers of the Mississippi valley. The
most Interesting features of the session
was passage between Representative
Simpson, the Kansas Populist, and
Speaker Reed. Mr.. Simpson gave voice
to the opposition to the Speakers tempo
rary policy of i2action which has been
smonldering .in some quarters by speak
ing to question Of privilege.
He finished a fiery denunciation of the
Speaker by demanding that he appoint
the committees OF the House at once and
gave notice that be would prevent any
more attempts to do business by unani-
nous consent
Several Republican members attempted
to stem the tide of Mr. Simpsons attack,
but Mr.. Reed seemed to desire to hear il
and declined to interfere. He listened
calmly to the speech and then with his
usual GOODNESS and luoidity replied that
the Speaker was merely the instrument
of the House. that he had enforced what
he supposed to be the policy desired By
the majority and that the House had
power to command the Speaker If 1t dis
approved of his counsel. The Kepub bill
cans expressed their approval by loud
hand clapping.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-04-08

far Thursday. light variable winds;
slightly warmer in southeastern portion
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-04-08

patrols have paradeds the principal
stfesss. Tbs evening newspapers censure
the clamor for war.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-04-08

The Iowa anchored of Boston light at
O'Clock, and will leave at five O'Clock
tomorrow morning for Philadelphia.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-04-08

Mr.. Simpson, Populist OF Kansas, took
the floor on question of privilege, say
ing: 81 have read an article in the
Forum by Senator Hoar which reflects on
the House of Representatives and as a
member Of the House desire to enter
my protest.
He read an editorial from q Washing
ton newspaper declaring that the mem
bers Of che House had been robbed OF
their rights to legislate BY the Speaker.
n nibal."
When it had been read, Mr.. Steele, Ke-
publican Of Indiana, shouted: "This ie
no question Of privilege and move the
House adjourn
The Republicans were not ready to ad
iourn and they cried "No, no."
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-04-08

Washington, April THE chaplain
prayed for the Mississippi sufferers In the
House when it met today. Mr. Catchings
Democrat of Mississippi, at once broug ht
forward joint resolution authorizing the
Secretary of War to distribute rations
among the sufferers. Mr.. Cntohinps
spoke briefly on the subject, saying that
the President had been in communication
with the governors of the flooded states
and wns in sympathy with legislation for
their relief. He referred to precedents
for Congressional relief in 1882 and 1883.
Then he was about to yield the floor to
Mr.. Saysrs. Democrat of Texas, when
Mr.. Walker, Republican of Massachu-
setts, interposed an objection unless there
could be twenty minutes on side for
debate. AT this point the, President s
message was received and other business
was suspended while 1t was read to the
House. The message was listened to
with interest, and then by consent,
twenty minutes debate to a side was
given and Mr.. Walker was permitted to
control the time of the opposition. Mr.
Walker said that Mr.. Catching should
present some reason why the state
affected by the foods should NOS bear the
expense of caring for their own people,
to which Mr.. Oatchings replied that
thele was no authority under their
constitutions for the Legislatures to dis
burse money for such purpose. More
over, the Legislatures were not in session
and the governor had no such authority.
Mr.. Walker made vigorous speech In
reply.
Mr.. Mudd, Republican OF Maryland,
snake bri f1v saving If Conurasa un,iar
the general welfare clause OF the Consti-
tuition had power to make tariffs and to
restore prosperity 1t had power to do this.
Mr.. Gaines. Democrat of Tennessee,
read the following telegram from the
governor Of Tennessee: hIn dep1ora b %
condition. Bill now pending for $4,000
appropriation by the Legislature.
The resolution was adopted without
dissent.
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