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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-08
MAINE SPORTS.
Meeting Of the InterschoIastic
Athletic Association.
Next Meet Scheduled for Bowdoin-.
Then to Alternate With Colby.
Next intercollegiate Tennis Tournament to Be
Held at Portland.

= Brunswick. March 1.-(SDeciaD. The
seventh annual meeting of the Maine
lnterscholastic Association was held in
Memorial nan. yesterday. the schools be-
ing represented as follows:
Bangor High school. Donald Snow. Her
bert SWEET; Brunswick High school, Ed
ward a. Dunlap. Arthur J. Furbush:
Coburn Classical institute. Carl Cotton:
Cony High school. Blaine Owen. r. S.
Scribner: Hebron Academy. T.. l.. WALL
J. J.; Sullivan; Portland High school, f.
{. Chase; Thornton Academy w. l.. Cole;
Waterville High school. p. S. Percival;
Westbrook Seminary. Merrill Il. Griffith
An application for membership was re-
ceived from the Lewiston High school
and referred to the executive committee
1t will undoubtedly be admitted.
The meeting was a very pleasant one.
The following officers We're elected for the
ensuing year: President. Merrill R. Grif-
fifth. Westbrook Seminary; vice presi-
dent. Roland A. Scribner Cony High
secretary. Blaine Owen. Cony High
school; treasurer Arthur Merrill Port
Cole. Thornton Academy; John J. Sulli-
van, Hebron Academy: w. T.. Furbush
Brunswick High.
1t was voted TO have the date of the
annual field day changed from the first to
the second Saturday in June. This was
aminations Events will be run off in
the afternoon. which will prevent so much
crowdinS as heretofore. The meet will
alternate yearly between the Bowdoin
and Colby tracks; this years meet to be
held on Bowdoin's. The order of events
was fixed to be the same as last year
The disposal of the championship cup
for which there is tie. Portland and
Bangor being tied with two victories each.
will go to the association which will have
won out three victories.
An amendment was made permitting Il
contestant in the running high or pole
vault placing the bar wherever he desired
in cases where he was entered in any
other event or events which had made it
impossible for him to begin in the above
named with the others. thus often plac-
ing him at Il disadvantage in that he
would have to make his first trial when
the bar was high.
An important matter decided was to
impose Il fine of so on any school making
entries under false names. In case of
failure to pay within 80 days the school
shall forfeit all points won. The prin-
cipai Of each of the schools is to sign a
separate certificate vouching for each of
the candidates sent by the school. thus
preventing the possibility of anN-chican-
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-08
ASSUMING THEIR OFFICES.
Several Of the New Cabinet Officers Take
Charge Of Positions, Saturday.

Washington. March Secretary Sher.
man reached the department of state
shortly after Il o'clock. Saturday A.
soon as he entered the building the Of
iicials OF the department were notified
ana soon after presented themselves. They
were introduced by ex-Secretary Olney
Gen. Alger took charge of the war de-
partment about l1.45. He came from the
White House with the Governor of Wis
consin and his staff. who with ex-Secre-
ceived the office of the war department
and their subordinates. His first act on
entering the office of secretary. and be-
fore receiving the visitors. was to kiss
his two daughters.
The new postmaSter-general James A
Gary. arrived at the post office depart
nent at 1l.45, and went at once TO the
room OF the postmaster-general. where
he was awaited by eX-POstmaster-Gen-
eral Wilson. The several assistant post
master-generals were then called in turn
and We're presented to their new ci..eI
and then presented the employees of their
respective bureaus
The newly appointed attorney general,
the Hon. Joseph McKenna of California.
has not yet assumed the duties of his
Office
Secretary Long of the navy reached the
department at about u.3O. He received
the bureau officers. chiefs of divisions.
the clerks and several hundred visitors
wv WciV ftpout tIe COTTfdOTS. EN-SecTe-
tary Herbert stood with his successor
The officers and clerks were first intro
duced to Secretary Long. after which
they passed to the eX-secretary and babe
him farewell. The reception lasted about
20 minutes and at noon Secretary Long
assumed his duties as secretary of the
navy. Secretary Long has retained Pri-
vate Secretary Louis Harvey Finney,
who served Mr.. Herbert in the same
capacity.
Secretary of the Interior Bliss reached
the interior department at noon. and went
Immediately to the secretary's room.
where Mr. Francis awaited him. and, af-
ter cordial greetings had been exchanged,
the new secretary, standing beside his
received the officers of the
department, who presented their subordi-
mates.
Secretary of Agriculture Wilson reached
the scene of his new duties shortly after
noon. and had a conference with the out
going secretary, Mr.. Morton. Mr.. Wilson
was at the department Friday, posting
himself on the affairs that will now come
under his supervision. Saturday, he met
t he heads of bureaus and chiefs of divi-
sions. He will receive the clerks and
other employees, Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-08
FATAL FIRES.
Two East Jaffrey, N, H., Men
Burned in Their House.
Had Been Drinking and Probably Set
the Fire While Drunk.
Child Burned 10 Death 1t Port Norris. N. J..
Other Blazes.

PcterborO. N. H.. March THE frame
dwelling. two stories high. owned by Eu-
gene q. Mccarthy. situated on North
street. East Jaffrey, was DESTROYED hv
lire. early this morning. The contents Of
the house were destroyed. and Chas. L.
Knowlton. aged 43 years. and Crosby La
About 40 A. NJ. the fire was discoy-
cred by the members Of the family occu-
pying the lower tenement. who had bare
~ time to escape with their lives but
did not have time to arouse KnOwlton
and Lakin. who were asleep UP stairs.
L.akin Is survived by his wife, who is at
the insane asylum.
The origin Of the fire will never be
known. The men who were burned OBJ
tanned gallon of liquor last night, and
had been drinking. 1t is thought that the
fire originated In their apartments. The
building was valued at $500; insurance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-08
THE PR0WOENT AID SOCIETY.
Master in chancey Makes Report-Sociey ia
Be Dissolved, Next Week.

Portland. March 7.-R. T. Whitehouse,
master in chancery in the case of the
Provident Aid Society. filed his report
Saturday afternoon. with the supreme
court. The report contains a list of 617
members, together with the apportion-
ment of the funds due them. The total
amount in the masters hands is $i063 II.
OF that sum $23S7.O goes to the Bay State
Beneficiary Association. which absorbed
the Provident Aid. and the remaining
Sl616.H is to be disbursed among the 6l7
members of the Provident Aid who did
not 30 into the Massachusetts association
ut the time of the consolidation.
Early next week. Judge Strout will is
sue Il decree dissOlving the Provident Aid
Society
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-08
MEXICO IS REALLY MAD
But Il Is Wholly at the False Story Sent Out,
LAST Week.

Chicago. March "A special from
the city of Mexico says: The story
telegraphed to the United States that
bitter feeling exists among Mexicans
on account of the demand for the res
toration of the flags captured from
American troops in the war of 1917.
and that American women are insulted
III the streets is a pure fabrication.
No demand has been made for the
flags. nor has any commission appear
I'd from the United States.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-08
FIRE At HUDSON. MASS.
Bradley { Saywsrd's Factory Damaged
Employees Out Of Work.

Hudson. Mass. March 7.-Shortly after
A. NJ. fire broke out in the stitching
room In Bradley & Sayward's shoe fac
tory. 1t quickly spread throughout the
80 feet and five stories high. The fire.
men succeeded in combining the fire to the
attic, but the roof was practically de-
Stroyed. The loss is estimated to be SIS
600 to $4,000: insured. The fire is sup
posed to have been caused by sponta-
neous combustion.
The fire was a sad blow to the 15O en-
pioyes. who have had little to do all win
ter. and were soon TO begin work on full
time. 1t will take month to repair the
factory.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-08
Ocean Forecast for March.

Washington. March 7.-Transatlantic
travellers have prospects for safer voy-
ages this month than last. according to
the following official forecast. issued by
the naval photographic office. for the
north Atlantic ocean in March:
Gales less frequent than in February
coast north of Hatteras, occasional
northwesterly gales. Along the transat-
lantic steamer routes. gales about once in
SIX days. with periods of strong north
esterly winds. Near the Azores. gales
about once in 10 days. Fog on the Grand
Banks and near the New England coast
Ice on the Grand Banks as far south as
AZ ~. with field ice south and east of
Newfoundland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-08
]. E. FROST DEAD.
Prominent in Lewiston Business Circles
Member Of Jordan. Frost & Co.

Lewiston. March ii. +. Frost. a
prominent business man and n member of
the firm of Jordan. Frost & Co.. died to-
day after a long illness. He was 63, and
is survived by his wife and five sons. One
son. Charles Frost of Chicago was archi-
tect of the Manufacturers and Liberal
Arts building at the Columbian Exhibi-
ton in 1893
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-08
INTERCOLLEGIATE TENNIS.
Annual Meeting at Lewiston IA
Be Held at Portland. June ITO.

Lewiston, March THE Maine Inter-
collegiate Tennis Association met in Lew
iston, Saturday. the representatives be-
ing J. f. Dana, BOwdoin. '9S w. L.. Ellis,
M. s. G., 9S, and c. f. Milliken. Bates.
~. Colby sent no representative Pierce
OF Colby. was elected president: MILL
ken of Bates. vice president: Dana of
Bowdoin. secretary: Ellis of Maine State
college. treasurer. 1t was voted to hold
the annual tournament at Portland. June
Z, ). > and 10. and all the arrangements of
details were left with Mr.. Dana.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-08
A WILD RUNAWAY.
Principal Poore and Wife Have Narrow Is
i cape from Death.

North Arson. March 7--.tSpeciaD.-An
exciting runaway occurred here, this
afternoon. The principal of Anson
academy. Prof ,foore and his wife We're
out riding, and the reins broke and the
horse stapted off at Il furious rate. Mr.
and Mrs. POore were spilled out on the
road and were shaken up. hut no bones.
were broken. The sleigh WAS DANA ged
and the horse had IA cut on the leg
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-08
CHILD BURNED TO DEATH


Port Norris. N. J., March THE resi-
dence of Elihu Reed was destroyed by
fire. last night, and his 4-year-old daugh-
other child were seriously burned. Mrs.
Reed is FRUSTRATED and is in "a serious
condition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-08
FIRE At WEST SULLIVAN.
Hooper, Harvey & Co.'S. Store With All Its Con.
tents Burned-Partialiy Insured.

Sullivan. March THE store of Hooper.
Harvey Il Co.. at West Sullivan was
burned. last night. 1t was partially in
sured. Nothing was saved. but the con-
tents of the safe. Both members of the
firm We're in Boston. The cause of the
fire is not known.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-08
Death Of Mrs. Belle Stevens. Of M. Vernon,
r.. Formerly Of Bangor.

Mt. Vernon, N. Y. March belle Ste
vens aged 63. wife of Captain J. s. Ste
of Bangor. Me-. died, today, at her home
here. Her husband, son and daughter.
who Is the wife of Col. John f. Bryant,
iate United States marshal of Georgia,
survive her. m. 80
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-08

The London St. James Gazette SAYS II
Is rumored among persons within the
ministerial circle that Mr.. Chamberlain.
coioniai secretary. has sent an emphatic
lntimation to President Kruger Of the
south African republic. that the aliens
act, which Is in operation In the Trans
of the London convention Of 1884. and
must be withdrawn. >-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-08
HoRserMIEF CAUGHT.
Joseph Mastia Arrested IT. Sts6lima 0usat Il
wsstbreek, Ne.

Boston, March AT II A. NJ. today.
the officers arrested Joseph B. Martin f6r
the endorsement of horse, wagon and
harness valued at $40, the property Of
George r.. brown OF Westbrook, Me. The
property was turned over to A. C. Chute.
a constable Westbrook.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-08
EVANS HOTEL,
Gardiner. NE.
Good Livery Stable and Sample
Room Connected.
Heatedlby Steam
Lighted by Electricity.
b. NJ. Bradstreet, Manager.
Rates: $500 per day.
FAIR AND WARMER.

Boston. March 7.-Local forecast for
Monday: Increasing cloudiness; generally
fair: slowly rising temperature: easterly
winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-08

Forty members attended the annual
meeting of the B0wdOin College Club at
the COpley squares hotel. Boston. Satur-
day night. DR. LIS. Whitmore rs, was
elected president and George s. Berry, sc,
secretary. Matters pertaising to college
interests were discussed. Oliver Croker
Stevens. '76. gave ashort smoke talk. and
ayote of thanks WAS given to the retiring
president, Hon. Edwin w. Curtis.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-08

The iron grasp of scrofula has no
mercy upon its victims. This demon
of the blood is often not satisfied with
causing dreadful sores, but racks the
body with the pains of rheumatism
until Hoods Sarsaparilla cures.
"Nearly four years ago l became AZ
ficted with scrofula and rheumatism.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-08
Home investments.

Portland 4 Ogdenshurg Stock.
West End Street Railway As.
MOusam Water Company SIS (kennc.
bunk, Me-.
ROckland Water Company SIS.
Bangor l. ArOOSiOOk is.
And other desirable securities for
sale by
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-05-05
THE HOMESTEAD BILL PASSED.
Tariff Bill Reported and Morgan ResoIu
tfon Goes Over to Senate.

Washington, May 4.-SenatoIs German
Gf Maryland ana Foraker OF Ohio, had
a lively sti1t in the Senate late today
during the consideration of the sundry
civil appropriation bill. There was added
interest in the controversy from the
fact that Mr.. Foraker is a new conner
and this was his maiden effort, while
Mr.. German is one Of the veterans Of the
Senate. Mr. German made severe
criticism Of reckless extravaganza in ap-
propriations. Mr.. Foraker replied, ad-
dressing his remarks directly and per-
sonally to the Maryland Senator, who
was in the habit, he said, of lecturing
the Senate on it's duty to the people
'swhose tribune ne assumed to be. -
The free homestead bill was passed,
42 to II.
The tariff bill was reported early in
the day and Mr.. Aldrich gave notice that
1t would be called on the 18th inst.
The Morgan Cuban resolution again
went over. The snndry civil bill was
considered, hut was not completed to 4.
40 D. M, when the Senate went into ex-
ecutive session, shortly afterwards ad-
journing.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-05-05
FiRMINGTON'S BONDS.
Major Belcher's Suit Likely TO
Amount to Nothing.
OTHER HOLDERS ARE WILLING TO
COMPROMISE.

Necessary Amount Said to Be Practically
Assured-TitIes Already Deposited In
Portland Bank Are Nearly Sufficient.
Pennington. May 4.-The unexpected
action of Major S. Clifford Relcher in
sueing the village corporation for the
sum Of $4,000, in order to enforce payment
of the railroad bonds issued by the corpo-
ration in 1870, is now thought to he
favorable to final compromise by all
parties. Last week when the writ was
served, the corporation officials feared
that satisfactory compromise could
not be affected. but today from the re-
ports of the deposit of titles in the
Peoples Trust company at Portland the
situation is now hopeful.
Hon. c. "A. Hight of Portland, who
represents the Edward A. CLARK bond.
holders of Boston, deposited his titles to-
day in compliance with the compromise
terms, and one thousand more were de-
posted by another party subject to the
compromise. Still other bondholders
have signified their willingness to ac-
oept the terms of the compromise.
George W. Wheeler, the president of the
Peoples Trust company stated today that
$4,000 in titles had already been turned
10 and tnat the necessary sixty-five per
cent of the entire issue was practically
assured.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-05-05
Bangor Singers Rehears e.

Bangor. May 4.-The Bangor musical
festiavl opened tonight with the singing
of Handul's oratorio of Tho Messiah by
the Derthick club chorus. assisted by
soloists: Mrs. j ennie Patrick Walker,
Boston, soprano;.. Miss Edith NJ. Brazil
ford and Mrs. W. A. Nelson of Bangor.
contraltos; Geo. W. Went. Boston, tenor;
Clarence e. Hay. Boston, basso; +. S.
Davenport of Bangor, conductor. The
oratorio was well sung with generally
good effect, and the soloists we're we'll
received, MI Hayes singing being
especially appreciated. An audience of
about 700 was present.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-05-05
State Board of Assessors.

Augusta, May 4.-The board Of state
assessors was in session Tuesday at the
State House, holding its monthly meet
ing. A schedule of meetings has been
arranged for Oxford, Franklin, Piscata-
quies and Somerset counties for June.
They will be held as follows:
In Oxford oounty-Fryeburg, June s.;
South Paris, 9; Rumford Falls, IL.
franklin county-Phillips, IL; Farm
ington. 16.
Plscataq uis-Dover, 20.
Somsrset-Bingham, "a; Skowhegan,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-05-05
Local Weather Report.

Portland, Me-. May 4.-The local
weather bureau office records as to the
weather are as follows:
a. m.-Barometer. 20. 87l; thermome-
ter, "A. dew point, 44.0; humidity, 100:
wind, E velocity, 10; weather. 1t rain.
Sp. m.-Barometer, 29.945; thermome-
ter. A.: dew point Al; humidity, 7S;
winI, S; velocity, 3; weather, fair.
Mean daily thermometer. 48.0: maxi
mum thermometer, $40; minimum ther-
eter, 43; mayim urn velocity of wind,
12, NE, total precipitation, .06
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-05-05
Bullock's birthday Party.

Brockton, May 4.-George Bullock,
colored, celebrated mis- Goth birthday by
shooting Miss Rosabelle Cur tbs this eve
ming. Her wound is not fatal A ftar
shooting the young woman, Bullock
turned the weapon upon himself ana
fired two shots, both or which are ledgea
in his head. He fell to ths sidewalk and
was later removed to the hospital where
his condition is said TO be serious.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-05-05
Mill Trouble Settled.

Augusta, May "A special to the
Kennebeo Journal from Dover. says:
The trouble at Browns mill with the
weavers is all settled, as Superintendent
Barber has restored the 10 per cent cut
down, which went into effect last fall.
All are happy over the result, which is
better than was expected, the general
opinion being that only portion Of
the cut would be restored at present.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-05-05
!. Maine Schooner Wrecked.

Gloucester, Mass, May 4.-The schoon-
sr Robert Dority, which went ashore on
Folly Cove on Sunday. lies in the same
position she did yesterday. Her owner,
Harry W. Sargent of Sargentville, Me-,
is having her stripped. Tbs Rigging and
cargo are to lie aold at auction May 5th
The cargo of IS, 500 New York paving
blocks, valued at 500; insured for s4OO.
There was no insurance on the vessel.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-05-05

New York, May 4.-Upited States
Commissioner shiel1s this afternoon an
nounced his decision in the case Of Capt.
Edward d. Heed of the American clipner
ship Thomas b. Oakes, who was charged
with cruelty to his crew OF the voyage
from, Hong Kong to this citg. Commis-
sioner shields says that in his opinion
the facts warrant the placing OF the
matter before the United States grand
iury, Upon this finding Can't. Reed is
held to await further Developments
which will probably be an Indictment. :
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-05-05
Mr., Bates Adjndged Insane.

Biddeford, May 4.-The board OF alder
men this evening issued papers COM
mittine TO the insane hospital Mrs.
Mary Olive Bates, the aged South Bidde-
ford widow who attempted suicide, Sun
day by hanging, and WAS revived after
nine hours OF Inconsistencies.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-05-05

Halifax, May 4--sailed, steamers
Maokay- Bennett, (cable), Sohenk, New
York; Tyrian, Angioye, Porto Rico;
Nina. (cablel, sydney.
st. John, N. b., May 4.-Arriy ed
steamer Halifax City, Newton, London.
Cleared, steamer State of Maine, Colby,
Boston.
Boston, Nav 4.-Cleared, steamers
Cambroman, Liverpool; lianoasIrian,
Liverpool: Barrowmore, London; Syl-
vsnia, Liverpool Arrived, steamers
Victorian, Liverpool; Ladoga, Ham burg
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-05-05
Militia Company for Gardiner.

Gardiner, May 4.-By action OF the city
government Monday evening, in appro-
priating sufficient amount to establish
and maintain company of the National
Guard of the State of Maine, the enlist
ment book was sent down and before the
evening had passed, 30 of the 60 had
already enlisted.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-05-05
Smith Gets Decision.

New York, May 4.-Solly Smith. OF
Flaherty of Lowell Mass, met tonight
in twenty-five round glove contest at
1a2 pounds before the Broadway Athletic
club. Both boys fought to the limit and
each of them WAS ready and willing to
continue at the end of the twenty fifth
round, but the referee decided in favor of
the western man, although Smith had
dropped to his knees frequently during
the bout to avoid Flaherty's rushes.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-05-05

entrance were able to escape, but those
at the other end, not knowing OF the
doors reserved for the employees. found
themselves hemmed. in ss in cul de sac
:-As the fire spread the pressure OF the
side right where there was no exits,
kept steadily increasing. Here num-
ber of victims were crushed to death.
Suddenly above the roar OF the flames
were heard cries of terror and despairing
appeals for help from the oul de sac end,
where the unfortunates were being
burned alive. The fire made furious
headway. Howls of despair arose oct
side, in the avenue Montaigne, the Place
Alma and the Rue Francois, adjacent
streets.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-05-05

Waterville, May 4.-The body of the lit
tie Dusty boy who was drowned in the
Kennebec on the Winslow side during
March, was found floating in Burleigh's
Cove, near Vassalboro. Tuesday morning
and brought to this city.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-05-05

delphia, 81 degrees, W, cloudy; Washing
ton, Sc degrees, NV; cloudy; Albany, %
degrees, S, rain Buffalo. go de-
grses, NV. cloudy; Detroit, 50 degrees
NE, clear; Chicago. 81 degrees. N,
clear; st. Paul, 1e degrees. SW, clear;
Huron. Dak., 78 degrees, S, clear; Bis
marck, "a degrees. s, clear; jackson
Vile, 20 degrees, NE p. cloudy. :
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-05-05
Nomina tions Confirmed.

Washington, May A. The Sc ats today
confirmed ths following nom. ations:
Bellaniy Storer f Ohio minister to
Belgium; Robert T. Patterson of Tonnes
sec, consul general at Calcutta, India;
Thomas. K. Phair, collector of customs,
AroostooK, Me-; James S. Hartman,
collector of customs, Belfast, Me.