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the decease of the man whose place they
had come together to nominate candi
date to fill.
The following secretaries were elected
W. A. Newcomb, Kennebec; Wilton l..
Morrill,, Somerset; Bedford d. Tracy,
Hancock; j. I. Hartman, Waldo
Vice presidents were elected as follows
W. S. Choate, Kennebec; Charles II.
Hooper, Hancock; DIR. D. R. Hunnewell,
Somerset; A. L. Brown, Waldo.
The committee on credentials reported
1856 delegates present.
The temporary organization was then
made permanent and committee OF
resolutions was appointed. rw
Hon. H. M. Heath of Augusta was
then recognized by the chair and given
hearty applause. Mr.. Heath spoke of the
man who had represented the old third
district in Congress for fifteen years and
paid a touching tribute to the memory OF
the man who had made SO many happy
through the beneficence Of his manner
Continuing he said: Business positions
demand business men. The questions
before the country today must be settled
by men of business experience. Do not
fatter ourselves that the victory is won
The silver elem ent is stronger today than
ever before. In this battle no state has
more at stake than the grand old State of
Maine The people of Maine look to us
to nominate man who has been brought
up in the school of experience.
He spoke of the career of the nominee
and said that he could pay him no more
truthful tribute than to say that his name
was the symbol of honesty in business
and politics.
In the name of the citizens of Augusta,
his fellow townsmen, the county 'of Ken
nebec and in the name of the Republicans
of the Third district, Mr.. Heath moved
the nomination by acclamation of the
Hon Edwin G. Burleigh of Augusta.
Mr. Burleigh's name was greeted with
storm of applause.
AS soon as it had subsided l.. T. Garlic
ton, Esq, of Winthrop, was recognized
by the chair and seconded Mr.. Burleigh's s
nomination.
Mr.. Carleton was followed by Hon. A.
M. Spear of Gardiner, who further
seconded the nomination from the county
of Kennebec.
A. L. Brown, Esq, of Belfast seconded
the nomination for Waldo county
Hon. E. F. Goodwin of Skowhegan
spoke for the united voters of Somerset.
DIR. Grindle spoke on behalf of the
county of Hancock, rehearsing the history
of the Third district.
Mr. Allen of Somerset then took the
floor and on behalf of the farmers of the
district seconded the nomination.
At the conclusion of Mr.. Aliens re-
marks the vote was put and unanimously
carried.
On motion of DR.. Billings of Waldo,
Hon. A. J. Billings of Waldo, W. H.
Williams of Augusta, H. P. Saunders of
Hancock and F. W. Hovey of Somerset
were appointed a committee to inform
the nominee of his nomination.
The committee on resolutions, through
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killed In New Rrunswick Mine.

ST. john, N. B., May IA very
serious accident occurred this afternoon
at the Armstrong lime kiln, Green Head,
above Fairville by the premature explosion
of a blast. Two men, James Cody and
were killed. A third man, Walter Turn
bull, was very seriously injured.
Both Cody and Love lived at Green
Head. Cody is a married man with six
Or seven children. Love is married and
has three children.
A late report says: The statement that
Cody is dead is not true; at 10 o'clock to-
night he was still alive, but there is little
hope for his recovery.
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CRITICIZED THE EMPEROR.
Plain Talk in the German Reichstag Yes
terday.

r tlip. May 12.-Herr Bebel declared in
thass .sfag totlay that the majority OF
the prosecutions in the charge of Les
Majestic were the work Of informers and
persons seeking private vengeance. He
reminded the House of the various ex-
pressions used by Emperor William,
notably his references, in his Branden-
berg speech of February last, to "Pack
of Fellows" and the words 'tMen without
patriotism" alleged to have been used by
His Majesty in despatch to his brother,
Prince Henry of Prussia. Such utter
ances,3 Herr BebelAa lAasserted, were calcu-
lated etc undermine the good name of the
German people.
The President of the Reichstag at this
stage of the debate called upon Herr
Bebel not to draw the name of the head
of the state into the iscdussion and under
no circumstances touse offensive language.
In conclusion Herr Bebel remarked that
in cases of Les Majestic the person in
suited should prosecute.
Herr Lieber and Richter agreed that
the reforms required that the permission
of the person insulted should be obtained
before the public prosecutor took action
and both declared they would vote for the
repeal Of the clause.
Herr Liebeknecht, Socialist, pointed
out how easily under the present condi-
tions, man might fall under the sus-
picion of Les Majestic, eff monarch,
poet or pointer
The President called Herr Liebeknecht
to order, requesting him to respect the
decorum of the House.
Continuing, Herr Liebeknecht COM
planned that, although latent crisis ex-
listed, the members Of the Reichstag were
forbidden to speak Of it,
After the Reichstag had rejected Herr
Richter's motion to refer Herr Auer' S
motion to a committee, the House ad-
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undertone in Kirkish, said: VINO Is this
Pope that is always meddling in the
AFFAIRS of our states, and then aloud IN
Gtonoch: s'Tell His holiness 1T is my
constant care to attend to the welfare OF
all my subjects
The Pope deeply offended at seeing
his plans for the Eastern church upset in
this fashion, tried letter last October
This had a better reception, but was neve
answered, and there has been no direct
communication between the Vatican and
Porte since''
Crete Still Troublesome.
London, May 13.-The Times CORE
spondent at Gambia says: sIt is feared
that autonomy will fail to pacify Crete
owing to the opposition of O,OG0 Cretan
Mohanmadans in the island. They sus-
pect that autonomy will end in union
with Greece while the insurgents are still
defiant and actually talk of resisting the
departure of the Greek torops. %
Greeks May Leave Crete.
Athens, May 12.-It is officially an
nouncedy that the powers have notified
the Greek government that the Greek
troops may leave the island of Crete and
that the admirals of the international
fleet will release the steamers which have
been seized during the blockade.
A Report Denied.
Athens, May 12.-It is now officially de-
MED that German officers were found on
board the Turkish transport captured yes
terday by a Greek torpedo boat off the
Turkish island of Tenedos.
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To Project the Fishermen.

Halifax, N. S. May 12.-The British
warship Buzzard, now at this port, will
sail next week for Newfoundland on
fishery protection service The present
relations of the Newfoundland and French
fishermen being so strained on account of
the new colonial law for the protection
of the fisheries that the British gunboats
engaged in this service are using extra
care in the performance of their duty to
prevent any appearance of harshness
which might precipitate a serious clash.
The British cruiser Talbot will arrive
here this week from Bermuda to take
back q number of supernumeraries.
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industry, his thorough knowledge of the
wants and interests of the district, his
wide acquaintance with the public men
of this state, and his loyal devotion to the
principles of the Republican party, COM
mend him to the voters who will elect
him by an overwhelming majority at the
special election to be held on the 21st day
of June, next.
Hon. E. C. Burleigh was then intro
duced and given three rousing cheers.
Owing to his recent illness, Mr.. Burleigh
only made few remarks, saying that he
regarded the nomination as the crownine
honor of his life, and honestly endorsed
all the tributes paid to the memory of the
late Congressman.
After the convention adjourned, Mr..
Burleigh held an informal reception on
the platform,
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Turkey Notified.

Contsantinople, May 12.-The ambassa-
doris of the powers held prolonged CON
ference today, at the close of which they
presented to the Turkish government
collective memorandum proposing an
armistice between Turkey and Greece on
the basis of the negotiations for peace now
in progress through the powers. The
memorandum which was pres sented to
AIMED Twefik Pasha, the Turkish minis
ter of foreign affairs, by the dean of the
diplomatic corps, Baron de Calice, the
Austro Hungarian ambassador, enume-
rates the the conditions which have been
accepted by Greece and begs the Porte to
issue the necessary orders to arrest the
progress of the Turkish troops.
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Local Weather Renort.

Portland, Me-, May 12.-The local
weather bureau office records as to the
weather are as follows:
8 a. m.-Barometer. 29.973; thermo-
meter, 4s; dew point, 46; humidity, 93;
wind sE ysloelty s go weather 7aa threat
meter, 4S; dew point, 4S, humidity, 100;
wind, NV; velocity, 6; weather, fog
gy.
Mean daily thermometer, At; maxi
mum Thermometer, 40; minimum ther-
mometef, IS; maximum velocity of
wind, 9, Sc; total precipitation, So.
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storm in Italian Chamber of Deputies.

London, May 12.-The Rome CORE
spondent of the Times says: "a fierce
storm arose in the Chamber Of Deputies
today Wednesday, during the discussion
of the financial proposals Of the govern
ment. Signor Sonnino, who was minister
OF the treasury in the last Crispi cabinet,
interrupted Signor Luzzatti, the present
minister of the treasury, and accused him
OF having degraded the army and humili-
ated the country.
The Marquis Di Rudini the premier,
shouted: TT was you who led the country
to disaster and you are responsible. |
protest against what you are saying and
as premier have the right to be re-
spected.'
= "Signor Sinnino retorted: Your con-
duct since the distaster has been disgrace
full The premier, visibly agitated,
shouted, Then my disgrace is my
glory
"a general uproar ensued in the midst
OF which deputy shouted at the top of
his voice to Signor Sonnino: This is
your gratitude after escaping impeach
ment.' -
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The Loining sunk.

St. Johns, N F., May 1s-An Ameri-
can fishing vessel, the Senator, tried to
evade the light duties at Placentia yester-
day. She was chased by the colonial
cruiser Fiona and forced to return. Her
The crew of the French vessel, the St.
Jean, are confident the Norwegian bark
Loining, which collided with the St.
Jean on the Grand Banks during the fog
in the night of May 6, sank within few
hours after the collision with all hands
The Loining appeared to be seriously
injured; and in the morning when the
fog cleared away, there was no sign of
the vessel or any of her boats.
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THE TRANsvAAL DEFIANT.
south African Republic Seems To Be
Looking for Trouble.

London, May ia special despatc h
rom Cape Town says that the reply OF the
Transvaal government to the strong note
SAID TO amount to an ultimatum, from
Cne secretary of state for the colonies,
MI Joseph Chamberlain, insisting upon
observance of the London convention, is
defiant in tone
IL insists, the despatch says, upon the
llsn0 OF The Transvaal to demand arbl-
'la'ion OF the questions in dispute, and
''iso on Its right to pass the aliens immi-
sfa.ion law and asserts that If this right
70 oisputed arbitration is the best means
~ arriving at settlement of the ques-
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Weather Observation.

The agricultural department weather
bureau for yesterday, May y, 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. go degrees, SW. cloudy; New
York, &c degrees, S, rain; Philadel-
phia, y degrees, SW, cloudy; Washing
ton, 20 degrees, S, cloudy; Albany, 6s
sW, cloudy, Detroit, So degrees, W.
p.cloudy; Chicago, so degrees, W, cloudy
st. Paul, 81 degrees, NV, cloudy; Huron,
Oak, As degrees, NV, p.cloudy; Bismark,
"a degrees, N, cloudy; Jacksonville,
76 degrees, SW, rain.
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Newfoundland Legislature Prorogued.

st. JOHN, N. F., May 12.-The legisla-
ture was prorogued today. Gov. Murray
has reserved two bills for the sanction Of
the imperial cabinet one permitting
the use of cod traps on the Treaty shore,
where the French have fishing rights !;
and the other modifying the corrupt prac-
tices act. The object of the other is to
prevent repetition of what took place
four years ago, when the government
jeopardized seats by expending public
money in connection with the candidates
favorable to itself. The next general
election will take place in November.
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ALL FOR BURLEIGH.
Third District Republicans We're
Unanimous.
EX-GOVERNOR NOMINATED FOR
CONGRESS BY ACCLAMATION.

Nomination Made by Hon. Fl. Nj. Heath.
Seconded by Representatives of the
Counties of the District Resolutions
Introduced by Hon. Joseph HI. Manlev.
Waterville, May 12.-The Third district
Republican convention to nominate a
candidate to fill the seat left vacant by
the death of Hon. Seth L. Milliken CON
vened here today at eleven o'clock.
Long before the appointed hour the hall
was filled to overfowing with the dele
gates, and all standing room was well
filled when the convention was called to
order by j. W. Black, chairman of e
district committee. Prayer was offered v
Rev. E. l.. Marsh of Waterville.
Hon. Hannibal Hamlin of Ellsworth
was chosen as temporary chairman. In
taking the chair Mr.. Hamlin spoke of
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train from Intervale to Montreal, from
whom Kelley purchased his ticket on the
day of the murder. Thompson's claim
to the reward are founded on the fact that
when Kelley purchased his ticket, tnat
he (Thompson) noticed his (keliey -
suspicious actions. Kelley also PAID ms
fare with a new $40 bill On hearing OF
the murder. Thompson after identifying
Kelly, put the officers ON the track that
led to his capture.
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ATHENIAN PAPERS.
What They Think of Proposed Interven.
tion of Powers.


Athens, May 12.-The Asty approves OF
the decision of the government to accept
mediation and urges upon the papers,
which help to aggravate the situation,
calmness and obedience.
The Acropoli asserts that the decision OF
the powers should be respected and dis
cusses the chances Of an honorable peace.
The Kari attacks Premier Ralli for
seeking peace and other newspapers urge
the government to organize for defence
that if peace is impossible it can con
tinue the war on the most favorable con.
ditions. 1t is officially stated this after
noon that there were German officers on
the Turkish steamer which was captured
by the Greek warships off the island Of
Tenedos.
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A. O. H. Convention.

New York, May 12.-At today's session
of the national convention of the Ancient
Order of Hibernians, Board of Erin, the
all absorbing topic of discussion was the
proposed amalgamation of the two wings
of the order. The conference committee
held protracted secret session last night
and were in session all day today report
ing tonight that they We're sanguine
amalgamation would be successfully
effected before the close of the convention
tomorrow.
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Canadian Liberals Jubi,ant.

Montreal, May 12.-The Liberals are iu-
bilant over the great victory they have
gained throughout the province of
Quebec Returns indicate that the house
will have 81 Liberals and 10 Conservatives,
a Liberal majority of 35.
When the last house was dissolved the
figures stood: Conservatives 46; Liberals,
23; vacant seats, 4.
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Gardiner Has Militia COMPANY.

Gardiner, May 12.-Co. A, Second r egi-
ment, Maine State National Guard, was
mustered into service tonight by Col G..
A. Philbrook of the Second Regiment.
T. A. Jewett was elected captain, W. d.
Whitney, first lieutenant, and W. c.
Atkins, second lieutenant
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Builders Trial of Gunboat vicksburs.

Bath, May 12.-The composite gunboat
Vicksburg, built at the Bath Iron Works.
will be given builders trial Friday or
Saturday over the mile course at South
port. The boat will also be given deep
sea run from Seguin to Portland, wealth
er permitting.
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PresidentiaI Nominations.

Washington, May 12.-The President
today sent the following nominations to
the Senate:
War-Brigadier General James w.
Forsyth, to be major general.
Post1nasters- Massachusetts, James G..
Cooper, Chester; Dexter Gross, North
Arlington.
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Turkey Peremptorily Told to
Halt.
RUSSIA CALLS FORA CESSATION OF
H0STILITIES.
Sultan's Coyness in Answering Mole of
Powers Creates Feeling of Uneasiness
Turkey Said to Resent Me diation of
the Powers.

London, May 13.-The Athens CORE
spondent of the Daily Telegraph says:
"By the Cars express command Count
Muravieff, the Russian foreign minister,
has instructed NJ. De Nolidoff, the
Russian ambassador at Constantinople to
insist peremptorily upon cessation of
hostilities by Turkey.
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Conductor Thompson Claims Reward.

Somersworth, May 12.-E F. Gowell of
Berwick has been retained as counsel Inv
George B. Thompson, a conductor on the
Maine Central railroad, and claimant
for the reward of $Z700 offered for the
capture of Joseph E. Kelley, the SLAYER
of Joseph A. Stickney. y
Mr.. Thompson was the conductor on the
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Washington, May 12.-Forecast for
Maine, New Hampshire and Verment:
Threatening weather with rain and
thunder storms; cooler; southerly winds,
becoming westerly.
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Minister sewa11 Says Good Bye.

Washington, May 12.-Harold Sewall.
U. S. misnister to Hawaii, called at the
state department today to say farewell
before his departure tomorrow for his post.
His family is now awaiting him in San
Francisco and will accompany Mr.. Sewail
to Honolulu.
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Senator Chandler's Neice Married.

Washington, May 12.-Miss Kate Chand-
Ter, neice of Senator Chandler of New
Hampshire, was married at noon today
at the Senator's residence, to Mr. Harry
M. Cavis of Concord, N. II. Among the
guests were Mrs. Hale, Senator and Mrs.
Romero, and Mrs. John W. Foster.
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Close attention was given to the reading
of the resolution, and as it closed, Mr..
Gallinger of New Hampshire, remarked
''Let it go over"
''Do understand the Senator to object
to the consideration of the reSolution?'
asked Mr. Allen.
Mr.. Gallinger answered that the resolu-
tion was very long. Senators had been
summoned to committee room to testi-
fly. He had been summoned and had
testified that he never owned a copper IS
worth of sugar stock. The resolution
should be looked into before this line of
inquiry was resumed.
Mr.. Allen said the resolution did not
contemplate re-opening of the investiga-
,tion. 1t was confined to requirement
that Chapman purge himself as a pre-
requisite to pardon.
Mr.. Gallinger said he had mis-appre-
hended the scope of the resolution; still it
would do not harm to let it go over
twenty -four hours.
II hope the Senator will consent to let
the resolution go to the committee on
privileges, began Mr.. Hoar.
Certainly not; certainly not,' said
Mr.. Allen, emphatically.
Mr.. Hoar with some asperity claimed
| the floor and said that Mr.. Allen could
not say what he (Hoar) hoped would be
done. He would go as far as anyone, Mr..
Hoar said, to see that this investigation
and another one as to the sale of bonds
were pressed to the utmost.
"And 1 hope the investigation will
touch bottom,' added Mr.. Hoar IT have
no sympathy with anybody who would
whistle either of those inquiries down the
wind.''
Mr.. Hoar spoke of the need of sustain
ing the power and authority of the SEN
ate. He felt that the opinion in the Hal
lett Kilbourn ease had been construed far
beyond the purpose of the jurist giving it.
The Senator held that the Senate should
exercise its powers without reference to
the possible course of the President.
This resolution practically gave away
the power of the Senate, the Senator
maintained. He would, he said, when
amendment by which the authority of the
Senate would be retained
Mr.. Allen repliedfbriefy. He said he re-
garded Chapman as a victim rather than
a criminal.
Mr.. Allen said he believed CHAPMAN
more of an agent than principal.
After some further discussion the reso-
luton went over to tomorrow.
The Senate passed bills as follows: For
the relief of certain citizens of Montana
claiming the benefit of homestead law !:
granting to Montana 30, coo acres of land
in aid Of asylum for the blind; appropri- u
ating s174 900 to Charles P. Chouteau for
extra work on the ironclad Elijah. Ap-
propriating II 500 for Newberry college.
NeWberry, S. c., for war losses.
The immigration and kinetoscope bills
were reached but went over on objections
At 2 O'Clock the Senate held an execu.
tive session and at 2. As O'Clock adjourned
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Mrs. stevens Sails.

Montreal, May 12.-Mrs. Lillian L. NJ
Stevens of Portland, Me-, vice president
at large of the National w. G. T. u
sailed today for England as a delegate To
the annual meeting of the British Won.
ems Temperance Union.
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Amendment to Tariff Bin.

Washington, May 12.-Senator Calling.
er of New Hampshire today presented an
amendment which he proposed to offer to
the tariff bill against goods which are the
product of convict labor.