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The Portland daily press., 1897-06-28
sDoctors But Didn't Save the Forger

Cleveland, Ohio, June 26.-Charles N.
Cunningham. who forged Judge E. T.
Hamilton s name to a check for $75 900,
was sentenced by Judge Stone today to
five years in the penitentiary. The mo-
case excited the attention of the medical
world as physicians held that owing to
a depression IN Cunningham skull,
which pressed upon the brain, he was
virtually insane and irresponsible for bis
actions. He underwent an operation to
remove the pressure and claimed that it
cleared his reason. The court held, how
ever, that there was no evidence that that
depression affected Cunningham sanity
and accordingly sentenced him to the
penitentiary.
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-28
THIS WEEK MAY BIZ.
Republicans Hopeful It May End
Tariff Debate.
DEMOCRATS HOWEVER TAKE 4
DIFFERENT VIEW OF 1T.
Likely that Coal, Leather and Hides Will
Be vigorously Discussed-This VIII
Probably Garry Bill Into Week Follow

Likely that Coal, Leather and Hides VIII
Be vigorously Discussed-This VIII
Probably Garry ELL Into Week Follow
ing.
Washington, June 27.-The Republican
tariff managers are still hopeful that the
present may prove to be the last week
Of the tariff debate in the Senate. All
the schedules have been gone over once,
leaving nothing to be done but to con-
slider the paragraphs in the VARIOUS sched-
ules which have been passed when reached
in their regular order because of differ
ences Of opinion among the Republicans
themselves.
Many of these differences have been adj
justed in the Republican ranks, but the
Democrats will naturally take advan-
tage of their knowledge Of the feeling ex~
listing among their opponents to debate
some of the questions at length. Ii is
understood now that coal, leather, hides
and lead ore will each be vigorously
discussed as will also the questions,
though more briefly, of reciprocity, the
treatment of trusts and the disposition
of the Hawaiian reciprocity treaty.
In view of the determination of the
Democrats to exploit fall the questions
and others as we'll, II would sesm i'm
possible to conclude the Senate's work
on the bill before the end Of the week,
and it is more than probable that the final
word will be reserved for the following
week.
The House will continue this week its
policy of adjournment from Monday un-
til Thursday. After that its course will
depend upon the action of the Senate.
If by any chance vote should be had
on the tariff bill Wednesday or Thursday,
the House will probably remain in session
to receive the bill disagree to the Senate
amendments and appoint conferees. 9th
erwise an adjournment will be had from
Thursday to Monday.
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-28
Johnnie, the worlds famous lone PAGER

Johnnie, the worlds famous lone PAGER,
broke his neck Sunday at Napoleon, Ohio.
He was turned loose to Craze and while
running caught in wire fence and was
thrown on his head. He was valued at
SIS, 900, and was owned by W. 81. Barnes
of Sioux City, Iowa.
\ The Garrison Hill observatory, wood
en- structure which has been one of the
landmarks in the vicinity of Dover, N.
H., for many years, was completely de-
stroyed by fire last night.
Walter H. Lansil, one of the most prom
ising cattle painters of this country, died
at his residence in Dorchester, Saturday
night, aged AZ. He was native of Ban
gor, and had pursued his studies in
Venice, France, Holland, Belgium and
Germany
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-28
Old Orchard News,
ESPECIAL TO THE PREss.l

Old Orchard, June 27.-A dispatch sent
out last night exaggerated the loss in the
fire at the Boston y Maine car house at
the camp ground station. The fire was
caused by spark from a locomotive and
was confined to a small space on the roof,
only a few shingles being burned.
A meeting of parties who were promi-
nent in the getting up of last summers S
carnival here was held last evening. 1t
was decided to hold this season carni-
val on Thursday and Friday. August 2e
and 81. Such early preparations ought
to ensure celebration that will be ahead
of anything of the kind ever before at
tempted at Old Orchard. The makeup of
the committees will shortly be announced.
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-28
Rockland Barn Burned.

Rockland, June 27.-Tonight about
10.45 fire was discovered in the stable OF
Vim. P. Hurley on Summer street, which
destroyed the stable and the ell of the
house. The fire was caused by the ex-
plosion of lantern and before assistance
could be obtained everything was ablaze.
One horse in the stable was burned. The
damage will be about $1,000; partially in
sured
An hour after the first blaze was ex-
tlngulshed, flames broke out again at
the Hurley residence, this time in the
house. The additional damage was
about $1,000.
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-28
Biddeford Fire Department Called Out
Often.
ESPECIAL TO THE pREssel

lBiddeford, June 27.-The Biddeford
tiremen were called out this afternoon
for the third time within "a hours. BY
a careless handling of matches blaze
had been started in one of the chambers
Of o. e. Cote's residence on Granite
street. A three-year-old child was asleep
in the adjoining room, but was promptly
rescued. The fire was confined to the
chamber in which it started, but some
of the other apartments were damaged
by water. The loss is small.
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-28
Local Weather Report.

LOCAL WeaIher Report.
Portland, Me-, June 27.-The local
weather bureau Office records as to the
weather are as follows:
s a. m.-Barometer, 30036; thermo,
meter, Sc; dew point, 36, humidity, 4S;
wind, NV; velocity, s; weather, clear.
s p. m.-Barometer, 29.997; thermom-
eter.64 dew point, Al, humidity, 43;
wind, W; velocity, 3: weather, clear.
Mean daily thermometer, 5S; maxi
mum thermometer, 50; minimum ther-
mometer. 46; maximum velocity of
wind, 16, NV; total precipitation, o.
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-28
Iniunctionists Too Late.

Bangor, June 27.-The opponents of the
B. 0. & o. tracks in Central street, have
secured and served upon Dircator Beal
notice from the court to appear in court
on July and show cause why an in
junction should not issue against him.
Meanwhile the construction of the line
through Central street is being pushed
with great rapidity, being now practi-
cally completed.
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-28
Their Criosity CIR atified.

Skowhegan, June 27.-Local toughs
whose curiosity led them to raise the flaps
of the dressing room tents of circus
that arrived here today were set upon
by the circus employees and lively fight
ensued. Tent stakes and poles were
freely used in the row, which was of short
duration, and ended in favor of the cir
Gus men, who drove the intruders from
the field.
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-28
oldtown Man Drew a Revolver.

Bangor, June 27.-Today in a fight at
Pushaw Pond, II miles from here, man
named Spencer of Oldtown drew revol-
yer upon a Bangor man. Melvin Touchie.
At the sight of the revolver, the crowd
which numbered several hundred, rushed
upon Spencer, knocking the weapon from
his hands and trampled upon and in
jured him severely
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-28

Woburn police arrested in Montvale
last night colored man giving his
name as James Heclslen, on suspicion
that he may be the highwayman who
held up the motorman Of an electric car
in Reading a week ago. The prisoner
answers in several particulars the descrip-
ton of the Reading highwayman.
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-28
North saco Farm Buildings Burned.

saco, June PA fine set of farm build
ings at North saco, owned by jeremiah
l'eafporn, together with their contents,
was burned to the ground this morning
ae1ectlve chimney is thought to have
caused the fire. Loss $4,000; insured.
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-28
William Hoey Is Insane.

New York, June 26.--William f. Hoey,
sold Hoss,' who was brought to this city
yesterday from Mount Clemens, Mich,
suffering from mental disorder, passed
a bad night and was no better today. Tt
is believed that his malady is incurable
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-28

'.Dr. Fowler,s Ext. of Wild Strawberry
is considered necessity in our house. 1t
is an excellent remedy for summer com
plants. especially with Children VIM.
Reid, 66 College ST.. Buffalo, N. Y.
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-28
Horrible If True.

Havana, via Key West, Fla, June 26.
"A stage coach bound from Havana for
San Jose de las Lajas, a nearby settle
ment, was stopped on the road by a large
band of insurgents, who killed with their
machetes the Is scouts who were esco re-
ing the coach, six guerillas, one Spanish
officer, doctor, carpenter and three
other passengers.
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-28
fHE WEATHER.

Boston, June 81.
Forecast for Bos-
ton and vicinity
for Monday: Fair
weather; westerly
winds; becoming
variable.
Washington, June
27.-Weather fore
cast for Monday for
=
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-28

way line, they presented Judge Prowse
with an address, expressing their in
debtedness to the committee ana citizens
ofssSt. Johns for their continuous atten-
tion and hospitality during the stay of
the Massachusetts in this harbor. Thou
sands visited the American warship to-
day.
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-28
Used massachusetts, Officers Wen.

St. Johns, N. F., June 27--After the
captain and officers of the United States
warship Massachusetts returned from the
outing given them by Judge Prowse and
the government officials over the rail
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-28
The Purest Sc
lected Red Cloverv
grown and the
Highest Graz de
Sarsaparilla
known.
Cures All Diseases of Nerve, Blood, Bone, Muscle.

were the men who tagged the approach
ing freight train. Both agreed with MIR.
Ennis in his account of the wreck and
estimate of the number killed.
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-28
FESSENDEN PARK.
poltIand's New Suburb.

Have you seen the houses they
are building there! None like
them about Portland. Those
CObble stone bases are the
prettiest thing yet in house
building; and the houses are
full of odd and fancy Qtiirks-a
kind of old English style. Go
out there and hear the wild
birds sing and smell the clover
blooms. This is the place to
have a home, live while you
do live and enjoy life as nature
designed. First class people are
buying these lots. sLOOk them
over.
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-28

Eastern New York; Generally fair; west
to southwest winds.
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-28

Should Accept and Make Use of the Truths
That Are Known-God, Duty, Salvation
and Immortality the Great Assured
Verities-Other Baccalaureates
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-28
STRICKEN DOWN.
Senator Pettigrew's Feryid Words
Interrupted.

Paralysis Stopped His Impassioned
speech---A Dramatic Scene in abe Tariff
naLafa.
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-28
SEVEN WERE KILLED.
Horrible Accident on the st. Louis
Express.
TRAIN PLUNGED DOWN A WEAK
ENED TRESTLE.

Only One Passenger Escaped Uninjured-
AFreight Train Flagged just In Time
to Save 1t From Going Over tho EN-.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Had Been Weak.
ened by Floods.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-29
ORDERED by GEN. SuERrn.N
me UathnE Guns fin the Chtcauo
Federal Huildfur

Gen. Miles has been subjected to consid-
cradle unjust criticism on account of the
placing OF several Gatlirg guns at the fed
erai building in Chicago during the troubles
with the anarchists in 1856 The facts in
the case are that the guns in question
were placed in position on that occasion
by order of Cen. Sheridan. then in COM
mand of the army at Washington, with
the knowledge and consent of Secretary
Manning, at that time at the head of the
treasury Department, having supervision
over the Chicago building.
In recent letter to a friend in Chicago
ON this subject Gen. Miles said:
You are authorized to have the facts
stated that those Calling guns at Chicago
were sent there ten years ago. at the time
the anarchists were hanged, ana on in
formation that there was plot in exist
ence for footing the subtreasury.
~ GU may also state that the precautions
guns, etc.-are not an insult to
the workinGmen, but for the protection
OF his treasure, as a law-abiding citizen,
and intended for the enemies of the gov
eminent, be they in large or small num-
bess."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-29
ORDER OF TWENTY-NINE,

New Organization Of Genuine De-
scendnnts Of Pilgrim Fathers.
A special dispatch to the Baltimore Sun
from Hartford Conn.,, says: No longer will
the proud beast of Mayftower descent avail
many In New England who have been max
ing use Of 1t. 1t has beeh, officially decided
by the recent organizing Of the Order of
Twenty-nine that the number of families
in New England which can rightfully claim
this heritage is less than q score and ten.
A resident of Hartford who is eligible for
membership In the order said that the Or
sanization IL not opposed to American in
situations. 1t is, he said. In closest SYM
pathy with that which begat American IN
dependence-a hatred Of 4f1ams.
1.-THE Order of the Tvehty-nipe,S he con-
tinued. us protest gainst snobs. 1t SUBJ
stttutes the genuine for the QUESTION: BILE.
We realize that our society will deal blow
to the other New England societies which
origin. The Order Of the Twenty-Five is
logical necessity. If wa are to have an
torical"
The names OF heads Of families who, ac-
cording to the records Of the New England
Historical Genealogical Society, are eligible
to membership In the Order OF the Twenty
zine follows:
Samuel Appleton of Ipswich, Mass: Tnom-
as Broughton of Boston. Obediah Bruen of
New London, Coma; Rev, Peter Buckley of
Concord, Mass; Rev. Charles Chauncey of
Cambridge. Mass: Leonard Chester of
Wethersfeld. Conn; Rev John Davenport
of New Haven, Humphrey Davie Of Boston,
John Drake of Boston, Edmund Fawkner of
Andover, Mass; George Fenwick Of Say
brook. Conn; William Gayer Of Nantucket.
Mass; William Hanbury of Boston, Roger
Harlakenden Of Cambridge, Mass; John
Hunlock of Boston, William Jeffery of New
port. r. Is William Leete of Guilford,
Conn; Perciyal Lowe of Newbury, Mass;
Pelham of Cambridge. Mass; Samuel PEN
hallow of Portsmouth, N. H; David Phip-
pen of bingham. Mass; Richard Salston-
stall Of Watertown. Mass: W illiam Smelling
Mass; John Thorndyke OF Beverly, Mass;
George WHY'S of Hartford, Conn, and
John Winthrop of Boston
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-29
PAN AMERICAN EXPOSITION
Interesting Exhibition to Be Established
Near Niagara Falls.
Display Of Products From the Conn.
tries of the American Coussuc.s q.
BE Made I'm Eight buildings.

Inc plans for the Pan-American expoa
oon, to be held at La Sale. on the Niagara
river, In the summer of 1888 have been laid
before the President by Representative
Alexander Of Buffalo. and a delegation
consisting OF Capt. John NJ. Brinker prest-
dent, and r. Z. Hill, secretary, OF the ex
position.
Inc location Of the exposition is historic
peing the site where Cheyalier d., la Salle
constructed the Chiffon. the first vessel 10
san the great lakes. and in which he maaa
MS Famous exploration OF the Northwest
territory. The President visited the site
last summer with Mrs. Mckinley and sew
erai members Of his cabinet, and iroye the
hrst stake OF memorial TO DE la Sale.
which is to be erected in connec lion with
the exposition.
Inc proposed exposition is to be held ON
an exceedingly picturesque site on the
Niagara river, a short distance from the
Iaiis. and with railroad facilities TIA. can
"aiiuie 'he large attendance without hind
rance.
The financial arrangements for the exn,-
n 1,.;it nave peen completed and the work
VIII be commenced Immediately. There
Will be eight large buildings deyoted 10 The
eight groups into which the exhibits will
pe divided. The classification will follow
AaiSS 10 di the HarlS expedition
1893 ana the worlds fair of ls.3 Ii Is in
tehoeo TO be purely an American exnosi-
tion. While exhibits from European coun
tries Will not be declined, provided they
conform to the classification, no formal in
Vltatfon Will be sent to any government
outside OF the American hemisphere. In ia
expected that Canada, Mexico, Central
America, South America and the West In
ala colonies will be represented by larger
displays, illustrating their natural resources
ara industries. than ever heretofore made.
rcrmal invitations will be forwarded to the
governments of the other American repup-
lies and colonies as soon as they
can be prepared and a commissioner will
De appointed to convey and present them TO
the proper officials. ~
Inc electrical department, which is de-
signed 10 be strong feature of the exposi
uon, VIII be under the auspices of the sew
erai companies which are already estah
hsned on Niagara river and are using the
power OF the falls for electrical PURPOSES
PRESIDENT Mckinley expressed decided in
terest In the plans for the exposition as
they were described to him. He sad he
appreciated its Importance and would co.
operate In every way possible to promote
us success. He will send a special message
10 congress on this subject shortly amer
the opening of the next session
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agents and TO adopt such provisions as
might be necessary to carry into execu-
ton the powers and duties imposed.
The COMMISSIONS were directed to ap-
point from time to tiahe nineteen persons
actual residents of the District of CO.
lumbia, to constitute the. trustees of the
public schools OF the District and to serve
without compensation For such terms as the
Commissioners might Tx. In 1882 the num-
Der of trustees was reduced to nine, and
in 1895 it was Increased to eleven, its
present number. that the Commissioners
might appoint women on the board, as
they were given authH1ty to do.
The PreseIt syAtem.
The trustees are now appointed for
varying terms. fixed by the Commission
ers at the time Of appsintment. Their
terms have ordinarily been fixed at three
years. but of late the Commissioners have
been making appointments for one year
only. They may be removed at any time
by the appointing power The superin-
tendents are appofntees OF the Commission
ers. and may be rsenoved at any time, that
power having been given by law to the
mayor and having descended through the
governor to the present board of Com
missichers.
1.-The arrangement made by the board
Of trustees in respect to cofored schools
there are two separate and distinct school
systems in the same territory, having the
same board of trustees but with different
officers and separate organization in every
respect that relates to instruction. The
powers and duties of the present board
of trustees are not clearly defined The
law of 1873 was peculiarly constructed.
1t gave to the District Commissioners all
the powers of the old board of trustees. and
in the very next paragraph gave to the
new board Of trustees the powers and
duties relating to the care and management
of the schools then authorized by law.
A Question of Authority.
This apparent contradiction has at diff
ferent times given rise to difficulty and
misunderstanding. In 1SS5-'S6 the then
Commission ers advanced the theory that
the trustees were. merely their agents,
and as such were responsible to them.
They claimed and exercised the right to
control even such minutiae as the assign
ment of teachers and their transfer from
school to school. In this they were sup
ported by an opinion by the attorney for
the District, who held that whatever is
necessary in the way Of classification of
pupils, grading schools, numbers to each
teacher, hours Of assembling and length
of session. the whole matter of discipline
Of schools, examination. promotion criti-
ctsm of teachers and methods of teaching
the courses of study, the books to be used,
and perhaps. other matters pertaining to
the welfare Of the schools are among the
powers and duties of the trustees But,
he said, their duties pertain exclusively to
the working power of the educational ma
chinery, which they neither supply main
tain. nor repair. Upon these important
matters, supply and repair, their action is
advisory only The Commissioners pro-
posed to issue regulations of their own in
regard to the schools, which would def
nitely fix the status Of the trustees, but
never proceeded further than to make a
few suggestions
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-29
LYNCHINGs IN THE SOUTH.

A Negro Burned I'm south Carolina
and Another Hanged I'm Florida.
A dispatch from South Port, N. c., says:
1t has just come to light that Nathan Will
lis, colored murderer, was burned to death
by an Infatuated mob of white farmers in
South Carolina, near the border last Thurs
day night.
Willis was charged with numbering and
robbing the fifteen-year-old son of a farm
er named Stephens.
Willis was taken from the sheriff Thurs
day night by mob Of farmers in South
Carolina and carried OF into the woods
Where he was chained between two pine
trees. Light wood was piled around him
and he was burned to death.
Hicks Price, colored. who was accused of
felonioLs assault, was taken from jail at
Starks. Fla, by about 100 men and hanged
to a tree. About fifty shots were then
fired into his body.
The mob gained entrance to the jail by
pretending to have another suspect to i'm
prison, then overpcwering the jailer. This
was done before the town realized the
presence Of the mob.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-29
TYPHooN SPREADS HAVOC.
Thousands of Lives Lost and Appal
ling Destruction of Property.

Thousands of Lives Lost and Appal-
ling Destruction OF Property.
The steamer Gaelic, from the Orient,
which reached San Francisco yesterday,
brought letters and papers which contain
accounts of the ravages Of the tidal wave
and the winds. =
The typhoon which swept over the Philip
pine islands October 6 was the cause Of
one of the worst disasters that has been
reported from the Southern ocean in many
years.
Thousands Of lives were lost, including
many Europeans.
The damage to property was something
appalling.
Telegraphic adyices concerning the calam-
ity have been very meager.
The difficulty Of getting news from the
islands is great at any. time. and owing to
the remoteness Of some of the provinces
visited by the hurricane, full details of the
storm did not reach Hong Kong until the
LIST of November.
The Sea of Samoa swept inland nearly a
mile, destroying property valued at several
million dollars. and causing a great num-
Der Of deaths among the natives.