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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-12-01
Low ER1NG TO BE REpR1MANDED.

Washington, November 80 Secretary
Alger has received from Lieut.. Col
Hunter, the judge advocate of the court
martial in the case of Captain Lowering.
the record O. the proceedings and findings
of the court. The Secretary admits that
the published reports of the sentence are
correct and that the officer has been found
guilty of i'll treating Private Hammond
and has been sentenced to be reprimanded
by the Secretary of War. So far Secretary
Alger has not acted upon the papers, but
be took them over to the cabinet meeting
today and they We're discussed for some
time 1t is understood that the proceed
ings win be approved by the department
and that the reprimand will be admin
istered through publication in official
orders as soon as it can be put in
language satisfactory to the authorities
here 1t is said that the reprimand will
be severe.
Late this afternoon Secretary Alger
stated that he had finally decided to APP
prove the sentence of the court, although
it may be several days before the paper )
reach him. having first to go to the
Judge advocate general of the war depart-
ment and then to Gen. Miles for their
endorsement before they will be in or
Ger for his action.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-12-01
ECONOMY WILL BE PRACTIcEn

Washington, November sO.-Renresenta-
tive Cannon, chairman of the conn'ittee
on appropriations arrived here TO-DAY
Speaking to reporter of the Associa tod
Press he said that his policy for the an-
preaching session of Congress as chs r.
man of the House committee would he to
hold the appropriations so far as he oonld
control them, down to existing conditions
II believe in liberal but not an eY.
trava agant policy in making appronria.
tions,'' he said land until our revenues
increase, shall oppose entering upon new
ent rprises requiring the expenditure Of
government funds.'''
Mr.. Cannon expressed the opinion that
by the beginning of the next fiscal year
the Dingley tariff bill would afford reve-
nues sufficient to meet the legitimate de-
mands of the government. He also stated
his belief to be that the coming session
would be comparatively brief one.
"We should be way from her by the
first of june" he said. Indeed there is
very little for us to do beyond passing the
appropriation bills. 1t is needless for rs
to attempt to secure currency legislation,
because of the impossibility of getting
anything through the Senate. So long as
the Senatessis Republican all efforts
to get currency reform legislation will be
SO much waste of time and energy"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-12-01
SENATOR WELLINGTON L1BELLED.


Baltimore, Md, November 30.--United
States Senator Wellington this morning
hled presentment against General elk
Agnus, charging criminal libel, and it is
understood that civil suits will follow.
Gen. Agnus is the publisher of the Ralti-
more American, and the action is the out
come of an editorial published in that
newspaper on Friday last, in which
editorial from the Washington Post is
cited and pronounced true. The Post
edttorially charged that Senator Yelling
ton in furthering the candidacy of Gov.
Lowndes to succeed United States Senator
German sought to influence the mem bers
of the legislature by means Of the public
officers within the gift of the chief execu-
tive of the state.
Senator Wellington went before the
grand jury this morning bearing with
him copy of the American, containing
the article complained Of which was pub
lished under the heading 1.-The Disgrace
of Wellington
There were no other witnesses and after
his withdrawal the grand jury devoted
twenty minutes to a discussion of the
case, at the end of which time an indict-
ment was found.
General Agnus promptly furnished bail
In the sum of $1040 There was no arrest.
General Agnus said in reference to the
suit: "This is libel suit number 53
against the American, of which we have
only lost three and we only suffered
nominal penalties in them. We will meet
this suit as we have met all others, and
my attorneys will be instructed TO push
it. In my opinion 1t is merely an attempt
to muzzle the press in view of the coming
contest for the senatorship. The Ameri-
can has been very unfriendly to Senator
WelIington's interests in that matter, and
the hard hits given him, in my opinion
greatly reduced his power. The Ameri-
can, however, will continue to publish
the news of this contest as it progresses,
whether Mr.. Wellington likes 1t or not. -
Senator Wellington declined to discuss
the suit which he had entered against
General Agnus, except to say that he in
tended also to bring q civil suit against
General Agnus and the American.
Later in the day Senator Wellington
filed suit against Gen. Agnus personally
for 500, 900 damages.
The American counsel will be Charles
J. Bonaparte, the civil service reformer;
Col. Chas. Marshall, who was Lees chief
staff; Edward H. Cans and VIM. g.
Thomas. The trial, which will be pushed
and which will probably come off just
when the legislature meets, is expected
to be unusually interesting. @ss @s
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-12-01
BIG BOOM FOR NOVA SCOTIA COAL

Montreal, November 30.-A deal has
just been signed which means a great
boom to the Nova Scotia coal industry,
as well as to the revenue of that prov
inre. The New England Gas and Coal
company with capital of $17, ,000,0
composed of L. Elkins of Philadelphia,
Hollister & Babcock of New York, Rock
efeller Il Rogers, H. M. Whitney and 9th
ers, have signed contract with the Do
minion Coal company for the delivery of
s00,0J0 tons Of coal yearly in Boston,
with the right to receive 1 900, 900 tons at
the same figure. The contract is for a
long term, said to be 20 years. and will
double the output of the mines.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-12-01
DEFEAT FOR GOVERNMENT.

Paris, November 30.-In the Senate to-
day after a heated discussion of the re-
moval of magistrate, which was de-
nounced as illegal, the Senators by vote
of 1873 against ll3, rejected the motion
of M. Darlant, minister of justice, to
shelve the subject and adopted resolu-
ton calling upon the government to en-
force the laws strictly.
The result was a government defeat
and was greeted with loud cheers by
the Radicals. When the news reached the
lobbies of the Chamber of Deputies the
radical mem bers there declared that they
would demand the resignation of the
cabinet
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-12-01
ATERRlBLE MIXTURE.
Wood Alcohol and Cheap Whiskey Cause
Seven or More Deaths.

Mapesville, Ala, November 30.-Seven
men are dead and II are not expected
to live as the results of drinking a mix
ture Of wood alcohol and cheap whiskey.
The drink was bought in Selma, Ala,
by Bill Anderson and brought here and
retailed to farmers and Iaborers on the
Mobile and Ohio extension which is in
process of construction throughout this
place.
A great number of farmers and road
hands purchased some of the mixture
and Immediately after drinking it were
taken violently i'll. No physician was
at hand and many died before attention
could be given them.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-12-01
MARRLEHEAD GOES TO HAYTI.
Only Object However ia to Protect Ameri-
can Interests.

Washington, November 30.-Reports to
the State Department. late in the after
noon from Hayti were to the effect that
considerable excitement prevailed there
and that the situation was grave. For this
reason it was determined to hasten the
departure of the Marblehead. The i'm
preston appeared to prevail in Port
Au Prince that q German warship was
rapidly approaching the place. 1t is stat
ed that the Marblehead goes solely to
protect American interests which might
be threatened by the outbreak of disorders
in Hayti.
The latest advices from German sources,
however. indicate that no occasion will
be given for friction between the United
States and Germany on account of the
Haytian difficulty and that the matter
will be adjusted.
GERMANY EXPLAINS.
Berlin, November 30.-The German
government has abandoned his intention
OF sending the warship Cation to Port au
Prince, Hayti, in order to enforce the de-
mands of Count SchWeirn, who Is insist
ing upon the payment of an indemnity to
Herr Emil Lueders for alleged false i'm.
prisonlnent.
- Ihe Cation instead will be sent to rein.
force The German fleet in the chinese
waters. Baron Won Bueler. the German
minister Tor foreign affairs today, gave
the United States ambassador. Mr. An
GREW White, a wholly satisfactory expla-
marion OF Germany's intention toward
Hayti.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-12-01
A TRAIN DYNAMITED.

Havana, November 30-It is officially
announced that the insurgents dynamited
a freight train near Aquiuziar, Province
Of Pinar Del Rio on Sunday last. The
engine was partly destroyed and the engi-
neer was injured.
A Cuban amazon, known as Captain
Regina Palenzela, with five insurgents
fully armed, has surrendered to the
Spanish authorities at Nueya Paz,
Province of Havana.
The official reports have it that only
four insignificant skirmishes have taken
place recently between Spanish troops
and the insurgents.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-12-01
CLAIMS AGAINST YANT1C.

Montreal, November s0.--The amount
OF damages claimed blythe owners of the
steamer La Canadienne, which collided
with the United States cruiser YanTio, is
understood to be about $4,000. Lawyer
Lemieux, counsel for the owners of the
Canadian vessel took passage for Ottawa
this evening to consult the minister of
marine as to the course of procedure to
secure the amount claimed. The Canadian
lawyers think that the case will be settled
without recourse to legal proceedings.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-12-01
SPRINGFIELD WILL INVESTIGATE.

Springfield, November 3c-The Demo-
Gratis of Springfield held a ratification
meeting tonight to ratify the nomination
of John L. Rice for mayor. During the
evening Lawyer W. 6. McKechnie made
sensational charges of mismanagement in
the pauper department by Agent James
L. Lewis of the overseers of the poor. AS
result an investigation will probably
be ordered. Mr.. Lewis was charged with
giving no account of certain funds held
in trust by him. He denies the charges
emphatically
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-12-01
Local Waather Report.

Portland, Me-, Nov. 30.-The Local
weather bureau Office records as to the
weather are as follows:
s a. m.-Barometer. 29.965: thermo-
meter. 23.0: dew point. 16. humidity. 70;
wind, w; velocity, A; weather. 1t. clear.
Sp. m.-Baro meter. 80. 1l9 thermome-
ter. 20.2: dew point. s; humidity, Sc:
wind, NV; velocity, Q; weather clear.
Mean daily Thermometer, "a: maxi
mum thermometer. 80; minimum ther-
mometer. 10; maximum velocity of
wind, 16 NV, total precipitation, o.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-12-01
DEFICIT FOR THE YEAR.

Washington, November 30.-Secretary
Gage said today that in the annual esti-
mates he would send to Congress he
would name about $50, 000,O00 and not
above s25, ,O00 GOO as the amount of the
treasury deficit for the fiscal year ending
June 80. 1888. The Secretary said chat he
crease steadily and that in the spring
months he anticipated quite large I'M
pOrtationS
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-12-01
BELL TELEPHONE MEN INDIC TED.

Baltimore, November 3O.-The grand
jury today found presentments against Il.
B. Hubball, W. j. Atkinson and James
Russell. president, secretary and treasurer
of the Best Telephone company of this
city, charging them with having made
false reports of the financial condition of
the concern with intent to deceive. The
prosecuting witnesses are all members of
the Baltimore Stock Exchange.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-12-01
TERRITORY FOR ENGLAND.

London, December 1.-The morning
papers assert that China has practically
agreed to cede to England string Of
territory near Hong Ho.ig and all the
surrounding islands in order to enable
England to fortify them securely and 10
increase the garrison. 1t is expected that
a convention covering the agreement will
soon be signed.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-12-01
SPAIN SATISFIED WITH Us.

Madrid, November 30-A member of
the Spanish cabinet in an interview just
published says the government of Spain
is we'll satisfied with the results of The
publication of the decree providing for an
autonomous form of government in Cuba
and Porto Rico adding that the manner
in which it has been received in the
United States is favorable to Spain.
WoODFoRD WILL GIVE BANQUET.
Madrid, November 3O.-The United
States Minister, General Stewart L..
Woodford. will give banquet here on
Sunday next, in honor Of the government
officers and mem bers of the diplomatic
corps.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-12-01
AUDITOR MOORE sentenced.

Lincoln, Neb., November 3O.-Ex-S State
Auditor Moore, found guilty yesterday
of embezzling s23, 900 Of the state funds,
was today sentenced to eight years in
the penitentiary.
The sentence was crushing blow to
the prisoner, who had expected nomi-
nal punishment.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-12-01
POSSIBILITY OF WAR.

London, December IA special de-
spatch from Shanghai says that the
Japanese newspapers are discussing the
probability of war be tween Germany and
China. the result of the oocuation of Kiao
Chou bay by the Germans and assert that
the German minister to China, Baron
Won Heyking is preparing to leave Pekin.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-12-01

The woman, who with Frank A. Keith
committed suicide by inhaling gas in a
house on Lawrence street this morning,
was tonigh ht identified as Mrs. Nora Nc
Ananey, formerly Of Chelmsford. She
leaves husband and three children, from
which she has been separated for some
time.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-12-01
THE WEATHER.

Washington, Nov. 3O.-Maine, New
Hampshire and Vermont: Increasing
cloudiness, probably snow; warmer,
northerly winds becoming Southwestern
ly.
Boston, Nov. 30.-Forecast for Bos-
ton and vicinity Wednesday,: Fair wealth
er with increasing c!oudiness in the af-
ternoon: warmer, winds becoming south
west.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-12-01
Weather Observation.

The agricultural department weather
bureau for yesterday, Nov. 80, taken
at p. m, meridian time. the observa-
ton for each section being given in this
order: Temperature, direction of wind.
state of weather:
Boston, 26. W, clear; New York. %,
NV, clear; Philadelphia, so. NV. clear:
Washington, 80, N, clear; ALBANY
26, w. p. cloudy; Buffalo, 26, S, cloudy;
Detroit, "a, S, cloudy; Chicago 26. SW''
cloudy; St Paul, A, N, snow: Huron.
n. clear; Bismarck, s, S. clear:
Jacksonville, Sc, N, p. cloudy.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-12-01
PIANO BACKS BURNED.

Lisbon, N. H, November 3O.-The
lumber drying house of the Parker and
Young company, was burned this after
noon entailing loss of about $4,000. The
concern is one of the largest in the
country engaged in making piano backs.
sounding boards and boxes. q
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-12-01

ho.b I passed yesterday was acceptable to
W VS. siaes and will pre- badly serve.
A 10y HGtle progress was made today.
saDo'.u, naU 0ozen veniremen were examined,
90 orolei OF whom were challenged for
rauSe, rar,, While others were passed tempo
,,saa aaiiy. The utmost vigilance is being
frsu GS1u on both sides and officers are care
10y 10y investigating the character of every
sni,n i., Who is in any way likely to become
q juror in the case
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-12-01
ALBANIAN REVOLT INCREASES.

Vienna, November 3O.-It is reported
here that the Albanian revolt which re
Gently broke out in the districts Of Ipek-
and Dakoba, northeast of Scutari, is in
creasing in seriousness.
The Bulgarian and Servian govern
| ments have despatched considerable bod.
| les of troops and sharp fighting has al
ready occurred between the insurgents
and the Ottoman troops. Between five
and ten thousands Albanians are in full
revolt against Turkey.
THE NEW AUSTRIAN CABINET.
Vienna, November 30.-The new Ans.
trian cabinet has been completed and
will be gaZetted tomorrow.
The assignment of portfolios is as fol-
! lows: Baron Won Gautsch, premier and
minister of the interior; Count Welsers-
| heimb, minister of national defence; DR..
| Won Wittek, minister of railways: Count
| Won Balllet-Latour, minister of public
! instruction; Herr Boehm bawock, minister
of finance; Herr Koerber, minister of
| commerce; DR.. j. Won Rubera, minister
Of justice; Count Blyandthreidt, minister
OF agriculture.
| The EmpeIor's letter just came, accept
ing the resignation of Count Badeni, was
| unusually curt and merely announced his
acceptance and made nomination of
Baron Gautsch. There was not & word OF
thanks or acknowledgment of services
and no promise of future enployment.
while Prince Windischgraetz. who sue,
ceeded Count Taafee in the premiership
was dismissed after only year of office
with all assurances of imperial favor.
1t is said that Count Badeni actually
! fled from Vienna on Sunday when The
riots were most serious. He left The
ministerial palace by side door, hailed
a cab and drove to small railway
station, an hours drive from town, where
he took an express train for his estate in
Galieai.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-12-01
ANTI-PLATTIES RESOLVE.

New York, November 3o.-It was
learned tonight that at the anti-Platt Re-
publican secret conference held here last
evening at the Plaza club, this resolution
was adopted:
Resolved, That it is the sense and
Judgment OF this conference that und sr
existing conditions the only solution of
the situation is the formation of an en-
tiIely new Republican organization in
the city and county of New York,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-12-01

~ N4S Aai4 d 1AllllOu uOl-
lars worth of furniture.
We have built up this immense bust
ness by quoting the lowest prices on
furniture in the United States. We are
going now to try and add 5000 new Gus
toners during Merchants Week, and to
do it we shall reduce the price of every
article in our stock for those six days,
Nov. 80 to Dec. inclusive
Take this Hall Stand as sigle illus
tration. 1t stands about Z feet high, a
massive carved Stand of solid oak, feet
wide, with combination brass hooks,
French plate bevelled glass, large chest
for robes, oyershoes, etc., umbrella rack
with rustless tank, and settle with broad
arms. 1t is cheap anywhere at SIS.
Our price for Merchants Week is
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-12-01
NO PROGRESS IN LUETGERT CASE.

Chicago, November 30.-Walter j.
Northam, one of the two jurymen passed
yesterday in the examination Of jurors 20
hear the second trial of Luetgert, was OBJ
jected to by Assistant States Attorney
McEwen today. Thomas Bachelor who
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-12-01

49, WIN. A. Kielman, superintendent of
the government reindeer herds in Alaska.
mas peen several days comforting with the
authorl5les; :, lie left tonight en- route to
~ Lapianu ne goes under the instructions
with the reindeer in Alaska -'- Soi sA00
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-12-01
A LIBERAL WON.

Toronto, November 30--A by-eleotion
took place today in the center divisions
for Toronto for the Dominion House of
Commons the vacancy having arisen for
the resignation OF VIM. Mount (Liberal).
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-12-01
S / 4 ! i.

We are only 2 minutes walk from
Union Station. Az cars to station pass
our door,
We deliver goods into the houses Of
cur Portland customers absolutely
free Of all expense as to freight or
carriage.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-12-01

The contestants were George II. Bertram,
Liberal, and Oliver A. Rowland, Conser-
vative Bertram was elected by majori-
ty of S45. The vote was light.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-12-01
FOR MAYOR OF LOWELL.

Lowell, November 30.-At the Republi-
can municipal tonight James Hennett
was the unanimous choice for mayor.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-12-01
ANOTHER CABINET OFFICER.

New York, November 30.-Ferdinand
National Business Men 9 League was here
today en- route to Washington. He will
see President Mckinley in regard to the
project to have Congress create a cabinet
Office to be known as the secretary of
commerce and industry.
II think" said Mr.. Beck, "that the
President will have something to say in
reference to this proposed new cabinet
portfolio in his forthcoming message
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-12-01
Washington and Old Point Comfort.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
Merchants Week,
A THING TO DO.

When you
are in Boston
during Mer-
chants Week
t b e re ar Q
many things to
do. but none
that are better
worth while
tnan to get
q sight of the
largest retail
furniture estab-
lishment in
this country
covering four
and a half
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-12-01
THORNE FOUND GUILTY.
Murder In the First Degree Says
Jury.
PRISONER ADMITS THAT VERDICT
WASJUST ONE.

Mrs. Nach's Story Was Substantially Cor
rect But He Lied to save Himself-
Learns the Verdict Without Apparent
EmotiOn-Jury Out Three Hours.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-12-01
GATHER SLOWLY
50 Far Very Few Arrivals in
Washington.
BIG RUSH EXPECTED TO BEGIN
AND CONTINUE NOW.

Speaker Reed and Chairman Dingley Not
Expected Until Saturday or Sunday
The Talk on Possibility of Currency
Legislation.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-12-01
WASHING TON. .

A series of eight-day tours will leave Boston
December ., January 10, February 10, March 10
Apr. (seven days. via all-rail line), April 2S
and Nav 10 RATE. S2.j.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1897-08-12

If you have decided to take Hoods SarsaparilIe
do not be induced to buy any other.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1897-08-12

Cleveland, O., June %, 1859. His father.
Lewis l.. Dilley, served as Captain of Co. =,
1O3d Ohio In 1866 he moved TO Canton, o..
He died in 1868 as the result of hard service in
the field.
1.-The boy hood days Of Lewis A. Dilley were
sreut in Canton, where he received high
School education and learned the machinists
trade. At the age of 20,he left Canton. and Tor
Eve yehrs travelled for machinery houses.
Needing the good old maxim OF Greeley, he
came West and settled in Davenport. 1t was
here he met the retired lady who now shares
in his joys and sorrows. In 1854 he married
Miss Edith A. High a very estinsble lady OF
the Hawkeye State, aud their cheerful nome is
frightened by two little girls.
Brother Dilley's record Son OF Veteran
is an llustrious one. In 1885 he became 3
charter member of Joe Hooker Camp. II, at
Davenport. one Of the Oldest and best in Iowa.
He flied the Office of First Sergeant soon after
its organization. He was next elected Captain,
to which Office lie was reelected four times,
leaving the Camp with IS members and 5000 in
property. In 1890 he was elected Lieu tenant.
Colonel of the Iowa Division. In 1892 he was
made Commander He left the Division in
good financial circumstances and with gain
of over 600 members, by devoting his spare
time to the needs of the Order. In 1893 he was
active in securing to Iowa the Davenport En-
campment. He was Secretary Of the Commit
tee of Arrangements, and on him fell the
greater portion of the work. The Encamp-
ment was a success, and that it was is largely
due to the efforts of Brother Dilley. He was
elected Junior Vice Commander. Chief in
1894
when called upon BY the Division when it