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Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-12
PRESIDENTS LETTER

To the Senate Accompanying the Anglo
 American General Arbitration Treaty.
 Washington, Jan. 1.-The President sent the following message to the senate this afternoon, transmitting the Anglo American general arbitration treaty: To the Senate:
 I transmit herewith a treaty for the arbitration of all matters in difference between the United States and Great Britain. t
 The provisions of the treaty are the re- suit of long and patient deliberation and represent concessions made by each party for the sake of agreement upon the gen. eral scheme
 Though the result reached may not meet the views of the advocates of inn mediate, unlimited and irrevocable arbi- tration of all international controversies, it is nevertheless confidently believed that the treaty cannot fail to be every where recognized as making a long step in the right direction and as embodying practical working plan by which dis putes between the two countries will reach a peaceful adjustment as matter of course and in ordinary routine.
 In the initiation of such an important movement it must be expected that some of it's features will assume tentative character looking to further advance; and yet it is apparent that the treaty,
 
 makes war between the parties to it a re- mote possibility, but precludes those fears and rumors of war which of them selves too after assume the proportions of a national disaster
 It is eminently fitting as we'll as for tunate that an attempt to accomplish results so beneficial should be initiated by kindred peoples, speaking the same tongue and joined together by all the ties of common traditions, common in stitutions and common aspirations. The experiment of substituting civilized meth ods for force as the means of settling in- ternational questions of right will thus be tried under the happiest auspices. Its success ought not to be doubted, and the fact that it's ultimate ensuing benefits are not likely to be limited to the two countries immediately concerned should cause it to be promoted all the more eagerly. The example set and the les son furnished by the successful opera tion of this treaty are sure to be felt, and taken to heart sooner or later by other nations and will thus mark the beginning of new epoch in civilization.
 Profoundly impressed as I am, there fore. by the promise of transcendent good which this treaty affords, do not hesi- tate to accompany it's transmission with an expression of my earnest hope that it may commend itseh to the favorable con- sideration of the senate. 1.s. (Signed.y GROVER CLEVELAND. E Executive Mansion. Jan. Il, 1897.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-12

that at this late time it would be danger
 ous to make such a change. He had
 spoken to Burkhalter & Go. in reference
 to the matter, and then stated that any
 one desiring to take up bonds at the ex-
 piration of one year could do so. He ad
 yised that the work be done on the plan
 as first formulated and let those who
 desire to do so make other arrangements
 With contractors on the outside. Report
 or Judiciary committee adopted. In the claim of the Warner-Smiley
 company it was decided to take more time
 upon it.
 Alderman Ward here moved that the
 ordinance be placed upon it's second read
 ing. Adopted.
 Placed on third reading. Carried. Park ommittee-Alderman Williams. In reference to the proposition made the city that the parks be leased to cer-
 tain florists, which had ben made to the board, the committee recommended non-
 concurrence. He spoke of the rotten con-
 dition of the park fences, and recom-
 mended that a carpenter be appointed to examine and see what was necessary to be done; also recommended that the side walk on the east side of Capitol park be put in order.
 Alderman Pierce moved that the mat ter be carried over until the next meeting. It was moved by Alderman McCartin that $25 be appropriated for the purpose of repairing the fences. Adopted. Alderman Altman spoke of assessments due the city for several years back, and suggested that the matter be looked up and some action taken. He moved that committee of five be appointed, with the mayor as chairman, to take action upon the subject. Motion adopted. The mayor appointed the following members of the committee: Aldermen Altman, McCartin, Gray and Mcknight. The city attorney wanted certain bills to be considered by the body before the next meeting of the legislature and it was decided to hold a special meeting at 7:S0 o'clock next Monday night for this purpose
 The following petitions were acted upon:
 R. R. Hooker, to do business as a butcher outside of market limits, and to pay license quarterly. Referred to mayor and market committee with power to act.
 w. M. Burgin-Bill of costs in cases of appeals from criminal court in cases that failed. amounting to $392.03 Referred to judiciary committee. c. F. Enslen-Refund of tax on real estate. Referred to judiciary commit tee. McI4ester & Van Hoose-Refund ofone- half of license on fireworks. Referred to mayor with power to act. J. J. Griggs-Asks relief from license as physician. Referred to mayor with power to act.
 Ike Adler-Refund of merchants tax. Referred to judiciary committee. J. W. Dittle-Correct tax assessment. Referred to judiciary committee Felix Grown-Release from street tax. Referred to mayor with power to act. Adjourned to meet in special session Monday night.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-12
WILL SPAIN CONSENT?

Washington, Jan. 1.-The Amerie National Red Cross association official N rendered its services in Cuba, through i president, a month ago, and later Mis Clara Barton, the president, offered the individual services of herself and assist ants, as in the relief expedition to Tur- key. the two necessary conditions being that acceptance and entry be afforded by the Spanish government, and that the funds needed to supply such relief be provided, as was the case in Armenia, by the American people. Up to the present time not a dollar of contributions from any source has been offered and the Spanish government is still holding the Red Cross proposition under advise- ment
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-12
GOES BRAVELY ON.
ciety Hold an Important Meeting Will Be We'll Advertised.

The committee on designs of the Carni- val Society had a meeting last night in the rarlors of the Metropolitan hotel, the full committed, excepting Mr. Henry B. Gray, who Is at the bedside of his mother, being present.
 The first order of business discussed was place to have the Rex hall. The committee having assurance that the auditorium will be sufficiently completed, decided to have this grand important feature in that building.
 The committee was assured the floor space would be 100x100, thus insuring am- pie space for the revelers.
 The galleries will have a seating ca pacity of 1,200, to which Invitations will be sold at $1 each. The stage will be used exclusively for Rex and attendants and the court band.
 Tickets to the dancing floor will be issued exclusively to members of the Carnival Society in good standing, the escorts of the king and such visitors as are guests of Birmingham citizens for whom application has been made, not later than Feb. 15. No tickets under any consideration will be on sale for ad- mission to the dancing floor.
 The committee, however, have made special provisions for members of the local and foreign press, who have repre- sentatives present, to whom will be ac- corded all desirable privileges.
 The committee decided, instead of us- ing handbillS, to issue a paper, to be known as "The Carnival News" contain ing all official orders from Rex and the grand marshal, same to appear weekly, 50,000 copies at each issue, to be distrib- uted promiscuouSly within a radius of 300 miles.
 The committee decided to repeat the formula of last year as regards diplomas for trades displays and floats. Diplomas will be issued by a committee.
 On March (Mardi Gras eve) there will be two parades, and also two on Mardi Gras, one in the afternoon and one at night of each day. The location of the bureau of informa- tion has been decided upon as the union depot, the railroad officials having grant ed same gratuitously.
 The committee on finance reported fa- vorable progress and will continue work
 The contract for billing the carnival having been let to Messrs. Theiss & Smith, that firm will set about their inn mense task as soon as the posters and Autographs arrive. The committee ex- pressed themselves as having full con f1dence in Ben Theiss and Nat Smith, and are certain Birmingham's monster carnival will be made known to the peo- pie in every city, town, village and ham, let from Nashville to the gulf and from the Atlantic to the far west. Messrs. Theiss & Smith are well up in the bill posting line, and will follow the tactics employed by veteran showmen in their work Arriving at town they will pay their respects to its environments and then with vehicles explore the country for miles around.
 The carnival is on boom, and will ride to success on a high tide of popular en- thusiasm.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-12
STANDARD SILVER DOLLARS
Continue to Be Issued by the Treasury
 Those Combinations.

Those Combinations.
 Washington, Jan. 1.-The issue of standard silver dollars from the hints and treasury offices for the week ended January was $194,349, and for the cor responding period last year was $16S250.
 The shipment of ractional silver coin from January to g aggregated $108,770.
 The shipment of fractional silver coin at the meeting this afternoon on the nu- merous judgship nominations now pend ing before it. The two against which the most opposition is manifested are those of William D. N1saEugh, to be district judge for the district of Nebraska, and Charles B. Howry, to be associate justice of the court of claims. Both of these cases were postponed for two weeks. Since the last meeting of the committee a great many petitions favorable to the confirmation of MT. McHugh have been filed with the committee, but the opposl- ton has not yet completed it's brief. The committee ordered a favorable re- port on the nomination ,of William H. White, to be district attorney for the district of Virginia.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-12
PREPARED FOR THE END.

Chattanooga, Tenn, Jan. u.-George B. Woodworth, aged 69, was found dead in his room this morning, having shot him. self. He had dressed himself with care and laying down deliberately fired the fatal shot, Discouragement over busi- ness reverses is believed to have led to the act. The deceased was once well- to-do man. His family moved in the best ed musician now studying in New York city,
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-12
ROBBED AN EMPTY SAFE.

Meridian, Miss, Jan. 1.-The Southern Express company's office was entered by burglars early this morning by drilling a panel out of the rear door. The express messengers safe was taken to a promi- nent resident street and bursted open with a hammer. Express agents claim rtifat nothing was in the safe. No clue to thyfobbers.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-12
OFFICIAL REX BALL.

i Parties desiring to secure invitations to the official Rex ball, which will be held in the new auditorium on Carnival Day, March ?, in honor of his majesty, Rex Vulcan, IT., are informed that books of application are now open. All applica- tiops for resident citizens as well as for than February 15, and must >be sent to either of the following gentlemen com posing the committee on invitations: Messrs. F. Y. Anderson, Rufus N Rhodes, A. M. Lopez, E. J. McCrossin. B. Steiner, B. Lesser.
 Under no, circumstances will an ap- plication be considered which reaches the committee later than February 15.
 THE BEAM CARNIVAL SOCIETY.
 E. Lesser, President. l.. Braun. Secretary
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-12
TO HIDE A ROBBERY
A Fire Is Started Which Destroys One-
 Half of Town.

Half of a Town.
 Charleston, s. C., Jan. 11.-A special to the News and Courier from Olar, s. C., says: Fire last night burned nearly half of Ulmers, a small station on the Florida Central and Peninsula railroad, Barn. we'll county. It originated in Griffin's store about 2 o'clock and spread rapidly, everything being dry and the wind high and water scarce. The town Is built on both sides of the railroad and nearly the whole of the side on which the fire started is now in ashes
 Griffin's store, in which the fire origin ated, had the appearance of having been broken open and robbed and that is the only solution so far offered for the fire. The total loss is estimated at $150OO; the total insurance at 1000.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-12
FAILEpsro APPEAR.

Washington, Jan. 1.-The monthly crop report Of the department of agri- culture. which is annually issued on the 10th of each month, didsnot appear today. owing to delay in receipt of reports from some of the departments correspondents. It will be sent out during the week.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-12
CITY FATHERS IN SESSION .ttE1lt1H I'll Itl 5.t Large Attendance of Interested
 Spectators Noted. FAVOR THE REFORMATORY
 tetFe - Sewer Bonds May Be Paid Ad Libitum>by lnte-
 rested Parties
THE FLORISTS PROPOSITION DECLINED
Important Changes in License Schedule Reported in Executive Sesslon-Petit- ions Reported and Acted Upon.
 Park Fences to be Fixed,

Quite large number of spectators were present at the meeting of the board of mayor and aldermen last night and there was the usual number of persons present with petitions. e
 Mayor Evans called the board to order promptly at 7;So o'clock and the follow ing gentlemen responded to their names: Messrs. Wheeler, Rainbow, Kerr, Dren- nen, Williams, Altman, Graham, Hamil- ton, Pearce, '. McCartin, Harrington, Hentschet Ward, Meighan, Moore, and Mcknight. tra
 At the conclusion of the roll call the mayor stated that this was an adjourned meeting held over from the last regular meeting; that the license schedule was under consideration and the miscellane- ous committee would be heard from if ready to report.
 Alderman Moore moved that gentlemen present with petitions, etc, be heard first. Motion carried.
 Attorney Weatherly addressed the board in reference to the Car Service as- sociation license and asked that no action be taken upon the matter until the next regular meeting. Request granted.
 Ex-Mayor Lane addressed the board in reference to the license imposing a tax of $5 upon each company which played in the opera house. He stated that the effect of such license would be to close the opera house, and asked that the board reconsider the matter. Referred to mis- cellaneous committee.
 Chairman Moore presented the follow ing petitions:
 To the Honorable Board of Mayor and AL dermen, Birmingham; Gentlemen:
 Your petitioners, representing various religious and literary organizat tions, of women in the city. resDectfully DetitiOn your honorable body to give indorsement to the effort being made by the women of this state for the establishment of a re- formatory for young criminals by adopt ing the enclosed resolution or taking such other action in the premises as you may deem proper and right. Respectfully,
 MRS. R., D. JOHNSTON,
 MRS. A. o. LANE,
 MRS. FAC SMITH,
 MRS F. Y ANDERSON
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-07-22
FIRE At ROCKLANO.
A Bold 'ncendiary Attempts to Destroy House
Of Marcus Mank

Rocl1land, July 21.-An attempt to
burn the dwelling of Marcus Mank on
Franklin street in Rockland. Wednes-
day morning, was discovered just in
time by a woman living in an upper
story. who awoke to find herself nearly
suffocated by smoke.
Her cries aroused the neighbors, and
an alarm of fire was rung in from box
36. The blaze was eXtinguished with
out the department. aid. however.
An investigation showed that fire had
been started in three distinct places.
one of them under a stairway where
the tiragNas gaining rapid headway.
The Mcendiary gained an entrance
through chamber window. The dam
age will amount to about 5000, both
parties being insured.
Indignation at the attempt runs high
and the city authorities win immedi-
ately offer a reward Mr.. Alank is
greatly disturbed. He didn't know that
he had an enemy in the world.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-07-22
SQUIRREL ISLAND.
Large Arrival ust-Base Ball Chafns Dish
Party-Squirrei Notes.

Squirrel Island. July 2l.-(SpeeiaD. =
There was a very large arrival list, yes
terday. among the number being Mr. and
Mrs. l.. W. league and Master John
league of Lewiston: Mrs. John Oldham
and child Wellesley. Mass: Emmie
White. Lewiston; Arthur Merrill. Port
land; and Stanley Pat,en. Augusta
Miss Gallagher of Togus. is visiting
Miss Anna White at Melrose cottage
The Memo Club of Augusta, has rented
Cdshnoc Lodge, better known as the .'old
haunted house. on the East shore 1t il
a merry party OF II welI-known Augusta
young ladies.
Mr.. Charles b. Carter left on the $50
Doat. yesterday. for Lewiston. He ex-
poets to return in August
;. Several street lamps were removed by
ger to passers. .is the walks were very
slippery In addition to that. the Salacia
bulletin board was placed on the chapel
The Chafing Dish party, last evening
was success, as usual. Misses Daven-
port, Iratt, Sallic and Fannie Cross AL
den Howe, and Mrs. Carter We're at the
tables. a hop was given after the party.
The base ball team at present lines up
with Ted Stanwood captain behind the
bat. John White and Fred Stanwood in
the box; w. White, first base; Alden. sec
ond; Pottle. third; Hill, short: Pratt.
Oakmap and w. Stanwood, in the field
The 6iamond has been leveled and ;he
lnileld is as good as the average. Manager
White says that small favors in the way
of cash will be thankfully received. Sew
e1li games with good teams have been
scheduled. but they will have to be can
celled If the cash to pay the bills l. not
raised
The oldest resident of the island is Dea
con David Loring, who is nearly 100 years
old and still hale and hearty. He is
spending the summer with his daughter.
Mrs John +. Cchb OF Auburn
Mr.. and Mrs. James White of Boston
are expected to arrive. the first week in
August Mrs. White was formerly Miss
Mattocks of Portland.
Wallace White. Jr.. Bowdoin rs is
camping at Winthrop with a couple of
classmates.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. W. Kelley left. this
afternoon. on the Salacia. for Portland.
The Bath ball team. for some unknown
reason, did not appear. this morning but
sent word that they would play, Thurs
day.
Mr.. Adams of Dorchester Mass, who
has been visiting his friend. Mr.. Prescott
Hill. left on the morning boat
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-07-22
Railroads and Steamboats,.
TO The NATIONAL HOME.
Eastern Branch, d. Y. S., at Togus,
KENNEBEC CENTRAL
RAILROAD.

Connects at Gardiner with the Maine
Central Railroad, and Augusta, Halo
well and Gardiner Electric Railroad to
Augusta, and Kennebec Steamboats, for
Boston. TIME TABLE.
Summer arrangement in effect May 30 81.
LEAVE RANDOLPH: 7.22 and 1852 A.
NJ. l.52, 800 and 4.22 L. NJ.
ARRIVE AT NATL HOME: 7.42 and
1112 A. NJ; 2.12. 800 and Ar p. NJ.
LEAVE NATL HOME: SIS and 1120
A. NJ; 225, 3.25 and 800 =. NJ.
ARRIVE AT RANDOLPH. 835 and
1l.i0 A. NJ; 2.45. 3.45 and $50 z. M.
SUNDAY TRAINS will run as follows:
Leave Randolph. 2.2o and $50 p. M. Ar
rive at National Home. 2.40 and $40 Z. NJ.
Leave National Home. 2.40 and p M
Arrive at Randolph. 800 and $50 z. NJ
BAND CONCERT every day except
Monday, at 4 =. NJ. by the National
Home Band. Prof. b. W. Theme, leader
Visitors are cordially welcomed at the
Home and receive special attention from
the official guides on duty who will es-
cort them through the buildings and
about the grounds, visiting the deer park,
containing about so deer bears, &c.
Inc restaurant at the Home station Is
open every day, where lunch ice cream
etc, can be procured for any number OF
visitors as the accommodations are am
pie Special rates given to excursion
parties i. a. LAWTON, Supt.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-07-22
THE GREAT STRIKE.
Arbitration Commission Well
Satisfied With It's Labors.
Destitution Increasing Among Miners
--Woman Dies Of Starvation.
Men Determined and Will Not Go Back ..
the Old Wages.

Pittsbnrg. Pa, July 2l.-Chairma n
Little Of the arbitration commission
and President DeArmitt of the New
York and Cleveland Gas Coal Co, ar
rived in Pittsburg, today, from the
East, where they went to secure the CO.
operation of mine owners along the
Pennsylvania Railroad to the uniform
ity agreement. General Little said
the Interviews with the Eastern opera
tors were confidential, but he could say
in general way that the result of the
trip was very satisfactory and that the
success of uniformity now depended en-
tirely upon the local operators. He will
suggest the calling of a meeting OF
operators in the near future to consider
the matter There were some clauses
IN the agreement. he said, that were OBJ
jctionable and a manifestation would
be necessary TO meet the changed con-
ditions
Mr. DeArmitt refused to talk further
than to report that THE situation was
by no means discouraging."
Miners Secretary Warner issued an
appeal for aid, today. in which he stat
ed that the miners were In a starving
condition. One woman of foreign birth,
the appeal says. actually died of star
vation. and the men at Toms Run.
Shire Oaks and Bunola have applied to
headquarters for assistance.
The men" it continued, ARE Just as
determined as ever and will not go
back 10 work without securing living
wages"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-07-22
kENNEBEC
AND
SAGADAH0C,

" w men alternately leave Gardiner at 3.35
a., Richmond 420, Bath 6. and Pop
ss. nam r, beach a Z, daily Sundays excepted)
, returning. leave Lincolns Wharf,
~ ~nnstoh, every evening (Sundays except
e eal at oelock, for landings on Kennebec
river arriving at Bath in season to con-
h hect win early morning boat for Booth
Mas ana adjacent islands, and trains on
name Central and Knox & Lincoln r. r.
ARES, from Augusta. Hallowell and
66ardlner, 81; Richmond, $l.75: Bath. $3.50;
topham Beach, $3.50 Round trip tickets
y, ~ boston and return, from Augusta,
s.Ilailowell ~ and Gardiner. $3.50; Richmond.
g., g., bath and Popham Beach. $3.50; good
a aoF the season. Staterooms 81, $l.50. and
lew very large ones $500. Meals, Soc.
AIf'NT. Allen Partridge. Augusta. On
or about July 7th, the new steamer Lin
Ioin G VIII go on the route. running from
,os'oh rs to Boothbay and Wiscasest di-
iect. JAS. B. DRAKE, President.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-07-22
RICHMOND.
Summer Visitors at Home and People Ava,
on Vacations.

Richmond, July 2L-tSpeciaD S.
Foster Il former resident of Richmond
who has been on the Pacific coast for the
past 10 years, returned To town. Tuesday
IN broken state of health. lie expects
10 spend the remainder of his days here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles II. French ac-
companie1 by Miss Jessie Glazier and
Miss Lizzie Anderson. went to Harpswell.
Tuesday for a few days outing.
Rev. and Mrs. +. w. Churchill are en-
loying vacation in Belmont n. H. Rev
Mr. George of Gardiner. will preach for
Mr.. Churchill. Sunday.
Elder II. II. Churchill will preach at the
Reed meeting house, Sunday.
Ihe Journals column of shipping news
is much appreciated by Richmond readers
The homestead farm OF the late Sumner
Berry is to be sold al auction. Thursday.
July &c.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. S. Costellow of Burling-
ton, Vt. are visiting the formers mother,
Mrs. Solon Bates on Main street.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-07-22
THE SIX MUrINEERs
On Bark Hiram Emery Obliged to Saii--They
Will Probably Give In.

Portland, July 21.-Six men on the
bark Hiram Emery still refused to
work, Wednesday, and two jumped
overheard, but We're quickly brought
back. At o'clock a tug boat put a
temporary crew aboard and towed the
bark outside. They will get the vessel
underway and return in the tug.
1t is thought the six refractory sail
ors will give in as soon as the vessel
gets underway. They will have to
make the voyage anyway. SO there is
no other alternative.