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The Portland daily press., 1897-12-28

~ tSo sea1lng from the pay rolls of the mills
ra1ia wages paid each operative. The most
ielap1e points and upon which sound
N "uu eaoourate conclusions can be based
arc arc ene price per 100 hanks for spinning,
ono pAioe per cent for weaving and the
pldo9 per hanks for fine and coarse
speeuers. The wages paid to grinders
and strippers in the carding department,
ana loom hxeBs in the weaving depart-
ment, might be ascertalned with the cards
ana looms tended for the same and
compared with the wages paid and the
carus anu looms tended in the Northern
mills.
1t Is not honest nor fair for tho mill
men to say that cloth goods can he man.
ufactured Tor less cost in the Southern
mills because goods made in the North.
ern mills are OF finer grade and apy
practical man in the cotton man1factur
ing trade knows that it costs more to
manufacture fine goods than it does to
manufacture coarse goods.
AS an illustration, the King PhiliD
mills pay nearly double the price for
spinning 150s yarn as any other mill in
the city for spinning 36s yarn.
The Southern mills have had their had
times, as we'll as the mills in the North.
L remember in the summer OF 1896 that
q convention of Southern manufacturers
was held and that they decided to run
in the hope of bringing about better de-
mand for goods. Mr.. Mason, the treasur-
er of tbs Southern Manufacturers associ-
alton, said at the convention that he was
surprised to see new mills being built
because there was not demand enough
for the goods of those already in operation
and they would have to shut down ulti-
mately unless they could get footing in
the foreign markets of the world.
A report of this COQV VentlOn was Dub-
lished in the Boston Advertiser. and
copy of the same was sent to me by a Fall
River mill treasurer. ! noticed the five
mill treasurers who took part in the late
conference. looked at the stock market
and found that the lowest price at which
the stocks OF the five mills Of which they
are treasurers, were quoted during the
year. averaged for the five mills, S107,
or 81 above par value of 500, and out of
81 corporations, quoted at the lowest:
figure, during the year, % of them were
quoted as having stock at more than the
par value. The barometer of the fnan-
cial condition of the mills the stock mar
ket, and the figures / have shown, should
place it In a favorable light. The d1yi-
dends of the past 10 years are rated sby
good authorities to exceed per cent. The
working people who deposit their little
savings in the savings bank, would
think themselves in luck If they realized
per cent annually, but they have to be
satisfied with 1-s per cent, or nearly
per cent less than the mills have been ac-
customed to paying their stockholders.
IL trust the spinners are in good spirits
and determined to make stand for liv-
ing wages in return for their arduous
labor. 1 know of no district where the
price for spinning, including back boys
pay, is less than in Fall River. With
best wishes,
l am yours in the cause of labor,
(Signed)
The Portland daily press., 1897-12-28
FOUR MEN FROZEN.
81 Exchange Str,

New York, December PA row boat
containing four men frozen and uncon-
scious was washed upon Rockaway
beach this morning. Their feet were
frozen fast to the bottom of the boat
They were carried to the hotel, their
clothes stripped from them and they
we're put to bed and restoratives applied.
After four hours care they came to and
explained that they had hired a rowboat
from 4 fisherman yesterday, hal lost
their oars and had been at the mercy OF
the wind and waves. 1t is probable that
they will all recover. Their names are
Joe Day, Joe Black, James Room and
George Watson of New York city.
The Portland daily press., 1897-12-28

The agricultural department weather
bureau for yesterday, Dec. 27. taken
at p. m., meridian time. the observa-
tion for each section being given in this
order: Temperature, direction of wind,
state Of weather:
Boston, 26 degrees, w. clear: New
28 degrees, NV, clear; Philadelphia, 30
degrees, W, clear; Washington 80 de-
grees, n, clear; Albany. "a degrees, N, w
cloudy; Buffalo, 16 degrees, W. clear;
Detroit, IS degrees, W. clear Chicago,
"a degrees, NE, clear; st. Paul. IA de-
grees, NV, clear; st. Vincent degrees,
---; Huron, Oak, IS de-
grees, S, cloudy;i Bismarck, 10 degrees,
sW, clear jacksonville, A degrees, NV,
clear.
The Portland daily press., 1897-12-28
DEATH DUE TO ACCIDENT.
Verdict in Case of William Best Killed at
Bangor.



Bangor. December 27.-At two O'Clock
this afternoon an inquest was held in the
case of William Best of Portland, who
was killed here Saturday night. Coroner
Fipnigan assembled the following jury:
Thomas Canning, Harry d. Stewart,
Edward Conners, Joseph 7. Holbrook.
jeremiah j. Sheehan and Charles D.
Page. The latter was foreman and Mr..
S tewart acted as clerk. The jury viewed
the remains and found very severe
wound on the left side of the skull Just
above the ear. The jury then went to
the house where the Portland man met
his death and examined the premises, and
also heard the testimony of Mrs. Mary
Haley, who was not able to leave the
house on account of illness. The other
witnesses were Cornelius j. Haley, Mrs.
John Lynch, Henry Kitty, Mrs. Margaret
Kitty, DR.. Harry Butler, Patrolman
Fahey and O'Donohue and Frank E.
Sawyer of Rosindale, Mass, the man
who walked with Best from Pennington
to Bangor. The story told by all of the
witnesses was about the same as given in
Mondays PRESS. The jury after sum-
ming up the evidence rendered the YER
dict. 1t was to the effect that Best came
to his death by an accidental fall. Haley
was accordingly discharged.
The remains of the dead man We're sent
to Portland on the eight o'clock train to-
night.
The Portland daily press., 1897-12-28
NO DATE FOR BRAM'S NEW TRIAL

Boston, December 27.-The mandate of
the United States Supreme court in tho
case of the United States versus Thomas
M. Bran was received by mail at the
United States Circuit court clerk office
today. The mandate contains nothing
further than what was published when
the decision of the Supreme court was an
nounoed on December 49,
The prospects for new trial are that
it will be called about the middle of + eb-
ruary District Attorney Jones says the
prosecution is ready, but no immediate
steps will be taken until he has had
conference with the attorneys for the de-
had for a few days, as the judges are not
in the city. 1t is thought the first trial
cost the government about sl0,00O and
the defence $4,000. The fees of the six
members of the Herbert Fuller crew
amount to $S, 10S for SIS day in jnil.
The Portland daily press., 1897-12-28
BURNING OIL SPREAD.
Table Lamp Explodes Causing One
or More Deaths.
Tragedy in Poverty Stricken Boston
Tenement.

j. Murphy Burned 70 Death and
Woman VIII Probably Die From
Exposure-A Man Fatally Burned and
Three Suffered Severe Injuries.
Boston, December 27.-One poor I'M
fortunate man was suffocated by the ex-
plosion of lamp in the upper room Of a
tenement on Oak street, another was so
fearfully burned that he will die, two
women and a little boy escaped down
the narrow stairs. with smarting wounds
which will not prove fatal, while another
lodger on the floor below, scarcely re-
covered from the birth of her child, lies
in critical condition on account Of the
turmoil. The fire caused monetary
loss of $500.
The dead
jeremiah Murphy.
The injured
Mrs Trowbridge; Charles Trowbridge,
(will die), Harold Trowbridge, Mrs Ker-
sey, Mrs. Malone, probably will die from
exposure.
The lamp exploded in II little room oc-
cupied by Mr.. Charles Trowbridge and
Ai5 family COus1SJluS Ol LIS SOL
and sister-in-law named Kersey. The
room was small one, while the room
back of it was occupied by man by
name of .JereJuiah Murphy. The rest
Of the tenement is occupied by
number of families, all of whom are in
meagre circumstances.
At the time of the explosion, which oo-
CURED about O'Clock, the Trowbridge
family were seated about the supper table
and the burning oil was not only scat
tered over the room setting fire to the
furniture, but also reached the clothing of
the unfortunate lodger. Mrs. Kersey ran
shrieking down the stairs followed by
Mrs. Trowbridge and little Harold, leav-
ing the father to fight the flames and save
what he could of their slender belongings.
In this he was not only successful, but
in doing so received fearful burns about
the head and chest and was just dragged
out alive from the burning room by the
fremen. In the meantime the smoke and
flames had swept over the thin partition
into the back room, where the II an
Murphy, apparently succumbed in q
few moments, for when his body was dis
covered it was some distance from the
door, the face burned beyond recognition.
While the Trowbridge family were rush
ing from the fames arousing the rest of
the tenants by their shrieks. the poor
woman lay in her room on the second
floor apparently without hope of being
saved from the flames above, the smoke
already drifting down and threatening
every moment to suffocate her. Sum
moning what little strength she had, the
woman dragged herself from the bed and
staggered after the Trowbridge family
into the street. 1t was the matter of but
few minutes for the firemen to extin-
guish the hames.while there was SO little
property to be destroyed that the total
loss will scarcely reach $500.
The body of Coleman was removed to
the norgue. Trowbridge was taken to
the city hospital and the rest of the fami-
ly were cared for by the neighbors. The
Mahoney woman YVES also taken to the
hospital where she is not expected to sur
viVe the excitement of the fire.
The Portland daily press., 1897-12-28
TUETGERT's 52nd BIRTHDAY.

Chicago, December 27.-Today was
Luetgert's 52nd birthday and while his
trial was in session he was in good
humor and frequently laughed as Mrs.
Tosch told of damaging statements he
had made to her. She was on the stand
nearly all day and was followed by c,
Clark and S. Nelson, clerks through
whom Luetgert purchased the potash and
arsenic. John Bialk, the last witness of
the day told of meeting Luetgert when
the latter asked him what the police
wanted of his father. Tomorrow the state
will begin the Identification of the ring.
The Portland daily press., 1897-12-28
RUSSIA CAN DEFY THE WORLD.

San Francisco, December 27.-Eli T..
Sheppard, who has recently returned
from China, commenting upon the re-
ported occupation of Kiu Chau by Russia,
said today: 1.-The seizure of the port
shows that Russia has practically taken
possession of Corea, Manchuria and the
Gulf of Liautung, and possesses u signit-
canoe which will cause CONSERVATION
among the diplomats OF the world. Its
situation is such that it's possession prac-
tically places Russia in position to defy
the world -
The Portland daily press., 1897-12-28
Local Weather Report.

Portland, Me-, Dec. 27.-The local
weather bureau Office records as to the
weather are as follows:
s. a. nj. Barometer 29.S13; Thermom-
eter $50; Dew Point %; Humidity 93;
Wind W.; Velocity A; Weather cloudy
8p. nj. Barometer 20. 945; Thermome-
ter $50; Dew Point %; Humidity 57:.
Wind W: Velocity I; Weather, clear.
Mean daily therm. 2S; maximum
therm, "a; minimum therrl, %; max. ve-
ocity. wind IA W.; total precipitation,
0.
The Portland daily press., 1897-12-28
SHOE COMPANY ASSIGNS.

Lewiston, December 27.-Mason &
Cobb, shoe manufacturers of Auburn as
signed today to Ara Cushman of the
same city. Liabilities, 100000; assets,
S75, 900. Mr. r. NJ. Mason of the company
asoribes the failure to hard times, bad
debts and losses incurred several years
ago.
The Portland daily press., 1897-12-28
LEASE RATIFIED.

Boston, December 27-The stockhold-
ers of the Boston Elevated railroad COM
pany representing the entire capital stock,
met this afternoon. 1t was unanimous
ly voted to ratify the agreement made on
December 15, by the board of directors
with the city of Boston, whereby they
agree that the same terms now in force
as regards the use Of the subway should
be complied. with by the elevated COM
many
The Portland daily press., 1897-12-28
DEATH OF DIR. WILSON.

Baltimore, December 27.-Dr. H P.
G. Wilson, who was, known all over the
world for his works on Gynecology, died
at his home here today after IN illenss
of two weeks. DIR. Wilson was 20 yearS
of age He was one of thu founders of the
Maryland hospital for women and had
been vice. president of the American Gym
geological society.
The Portland daily press., 1897-12-28
JOKE WAS ON M'CULLOM.

New York, December 27.- Two prison.
ers, Frank Barbain. an Italian. and Har-
ry McCullom, coored, attempted suicide
in the penitent1ary ut Caldwell, n. j. ;.
today. McCullom, who attempted sui
balm will recover.
The Portland daily press., 1897-12-28
BRIEFLY TOLD.

The Atlas Safe company's five-story
building, ~ Duane street New York. was
damaged by fire last night to the extent of
800, ,0oO
Edward Joseph Buckley, for many
years one of the best known ACTORS on the
American stage. died in New York Mon
day. He was about "a years OLE.
The Portland daily press., 1897-12-28
FIRE PROOF WOOD IN NAVY

Washington, December 27.-Assistaut
Secreatry Roosevelt has made a report
upon the merits of fire proofed wood as q
material for constructing the wood work
aboard warships. MIR. Roosevelt finds
that the material is adapted for the con-
struction of bulkheads and should be SO
used, but that it is not suitable for use
in decks which are not SO exposed to de-
struction by fire, and where the wood
loses its virtue Of resisting fire through
the ahsorption of moisture
The Portland daily press., 1897-12-28
NO TROUBLE FEARED IN LOWELL.

Lowell, December 27.-The agents of
the several cotton mills in the city he'd a
meeting this afternoon and discussed the
reduction schedule as received from the
treasurers. 1t was voted to post the
notices. The talk among the operatives
in the mills was conservative and there is
nothing to suggest likelihood of lapor
troubles
The Portland daily press., 1897-12-28
BUYING KLoNDIKE SUPPLIES.

Washington, December 27.-Capt. Brain
ard, who Is in Chicago making arrange
ments for Klondike supplies, has been
ordered to advertise for prepared list of
rations consisting essentially of the
army rations for 1000 people for 100
days, a weight approximating $50, 900
pounds. These supplies are to he deIiv-
cred at Dyea by February l.
The Portland daily press., 1897-12-28
THE WEATHER.

Washington, Dec. 27.-Eastern New
York and New England; Fair, probably
colder. west to northwest winds.
Boston, Dec. 27.-Local forecast for
Boston and vicinity for Tuesday: Fair
weather, westerly winds.
The Portland daily press., 1897-12-28
sET FIRE no BED CLOTHEs.

Lawrence, December 27--Julia Murphy,
aged 20, was smoking pipe in bed at her
home 3l5 Chestnut street tonight when o
spark from the pipe ignited the bed
clothes. She was terribly burned and was
taken to the hospital where she died at
1l.95 The victim was stone blind.
The Portland daily press., 1897-12-28
KooRDs MA ssAURE CHRISTIANS.

Cincinnati, O., December 27.-Yacobio
Sargis of Coramiah, Persia, now in this
city, giving talks on Persia and Armenia,
has just received a letter from friends in
his Persian home, Informing him that II
band of raiders from koordestan had
massacred all the Inhabitants of Persian
Christian town, 800 souls, near Salmus.
PerSfa
The Portland daily press., 1897-12-28
NO TARIFF WAR.

London, December 28.-Nespite the
suspension of tariff negotiations between
the United States and Germany, which
has created great uneasiness there, the
Berlin correspondent OF the, Daily ChIoni-
Gle says 1t is not believed in Berlin that
Il tariff war will result.
The Portland daily press., 1897-12-28
SUICIDE FOLLOWED QUARREL

Boston, Decembe 27.-Mary H. Palmer,
after a quarrel with her husband in their
tenement room on Middlesex street TO-
night, rushed to the window and threw
herself into the street. She fell four
stories and striking on her head, died al
most instantly.
The Portland daily press., 1897-12-28
RUSSIAN FILE EFT MOVES

Odessa, December 27.-It is reported
that two flrst-class cruisers with a large
number of extra marines, have been or
dered to join the Russian squadron in
Chinese waters.
The Portland daily press., 1897-12-28
AN ELECTRICAL CONSOLIDATION.

St. Louis, December 27.-The Missouri
Electric Light and Power company and
Edison Electric company, two of the lar
Rest concerns of their kind in the city
were consolidated today. The new con-
Germ, will, it is said, issue 100000 gold
bearing bonds.
The Portland daily press., 1897-12-28

Shows That Fall River Mill Stock Is Quot
ed Above Par and That Mills Have Av-
eraged To Earn Dividend of Seven
Per Cent.
The Portland daily press., 1897-12-28
GOVERNMENT SATISFIED.

Madrid, December 27.-Aocording to an
official announcement the government
considers that the Spanish press attaches
too great Importance to the Woodford
note. The government, says the an
America s attitude as correct, despite
certain statements in the note requiring
refutation. -
Rock Island Argus., 1897-05-24


Pittsburg. May 24.-The session
OF the general reformed Presbyterian
church this morning was snlivened
by u heated discussion over the use
OF tobacco. The question arose over
the report Of the committee having
in charge the bequest Of Francis
Land for the education Of young
men for the ministry. The reporI
reco ommended that no student should
receive the aid who used tobacco.
Prof. M. Galley, Of Illinois, then read
the report Of the board OF foreign
missions. The report Of the com.
mittee on Sunday schools showed the
organization to be In better shape
thsn ever before.
Charlotte. N. G, May 24.-The
Presbyterian assembly disposed oil
teveral important matters this fore
noon. 1t refused to fix the term oi
Office OF its clerks at four years.
Eagle Lake. Ind, May 24.-The
session Of the Presbyterian General
Assembly opened with devotional
services. Fraternal greetings were
received from the convention OF
the United Brethren at Toledo, Iowa,
and the general assembly Of the
Southern Presbyterian church at
Charlotte, s. G. Replies were un-
authorized, and greetings were sent
e. the Cum berland assembly and gen
eral synod Of reformed chu' ehes.
The report Of the special committee
Rock Island Argus., 1897-05-24
THAT eAscAl KING is CAPTURED.
Grabbed by the Law Before He Gets Out Of
the COuntry-MOney Safe.

Grabbed by the Law Before He Gets Out Of
the Contradictory Safe.
Pennington. Ne. May 24.-Albert n.
King. the Boston bank messenger who
disappeared Tuesday with about $751;
600 Of the Boylston National banks
money, was arrested Saturday. King
reached here on a train from the Range
ley lake region at 11:15 o'clock. Deputy
Sheriff Dyer, who is also keeper Of the
Franklin county Jail, met .-.-1 at the
station. King, when arrested, made no
resistance, and calmly remarked:
you've got the right man." He was
taken to the Jail and searched.
Several packages Of money were found
in his pockets. apparently in the same
shape as when taken from the bank.
The total amount recovered was $40,
940.35. King had two suits Of clothes, q
bicycle outfit having been put on first
and an ordinary outfit cmfwkyQpjppp
and an ordinary suit over 1t. He said
the robbery was not premediated, but
that the idea Of taking the money
seized him suddenly.
Rock Island Argus., 1897-05-24
INVESTIGATING THE RUIZ CASE.
Spanish Consul Makes Rad Break at the
Very Start.

Spanish Consul Makes . Rad Break at the
Very Start.
Havana, via Key West, Fla, May "a.
The investigation by Commissioner w.
B. Calhoun into the matter Of the death
Of DR.. Ruiz is not proceeding rapidly.
On Thursday DR.. Congosto. the Spanish
consul at Philadelphia, asserted that DR..
Ruiz did not explain that he was IN
American citizen, and therefore was
kept incommunieado for more than
seventy-two hours. General Lee, on
hearing this, promptly and emphatical-
ly stated that on Feb. 6, he gent official
notice to Marshal de Ahumada, the act
ing captain general, to the effect that
Ruiz was an American citizen and ne
demanded his treaty rights.
1t appears that Senor Congosto ignored
this fact. The Investigation will not
proceed further until the Spanish repre-
sentative has approved the written
statement of Consul General Lee as to
the scope of the inquiry, the American
desiring to so further than the Spanish
deem necessary.
Rock Island Argus., 1897-05-24
on home missions was presented BY
DR.. William P. Kane, Of Blooming
ton, Ill.


Pittsburg. May 24.-The SD anni-
versary of the American Baptist Mis-
sionsry union began this morning.
The union has charge Of all foreign
work. The expenditures were $780,
823; the debt April /. 1897. t292, ,721.
Rev. Cossum, . missionary to China,
protested against the retrenchment
in expenses for foreign missions. and
created sensation by declaring the
church should not accept money
from John d. Rockefeller, or others,
until they first consecrated them
selves to God and made o clean gift.
Rock Island Argus., 1897-05-24
Pingree will Plead with soloos.

Lansing. Mich, May Alt Is stated
on authority that Governor Pingree has
reconsidered his determination to call an
extra session Of the legislature for the
purpose of equalizing taxation, but will
send a message to the legislature urging
that the session be prolonged until this
matter has been attended to as he de-
sires. which is $4,000 more taxation
on railways. At present pretty much
all this anti-railway legislation is eth
er dead or in the hands of unfriendly
committees.
Rock Island Argus., 1897-05-24
Greece Makes Reply to the
Powers.
WILL DEAL WITH THEM.
The Various Church Assem-.
blies in Session.
Miscellaneous Late News of
the Day.

Athens. May 24.-The Greek gov
ernment in reply to the notification
by Edhem Pasha that he be empow-
cred to negotiate terms Of peace, has
informed the minister Of the powers.
thatas Greece has already connded her
interests to the powers. there IL no
reason why she should negotiate di-
rectIy with Turkey.
Rock Island Argus., 1897-05-24
Wholesale P0rdOoO.

Dublin, May 24.-It is believed to
be certain that many.yperhaps all. Of
the Irish political prisoners. includ-
ing the invincibles. Fitzharris. Ham
Ion and Mullett, will be psrdoned
early in June, in commemoration Of
the Queens jubilee.
Rock Island Argus., 1897-05-24

London, May 24.-Ths birthday Of
Queen Victoria, who was boru May
%, 1919, was observed today with
the usual artillery salutes, ringing
OF church bells and reviews at the
different naval and military stations.
The London celebration occurs
Wednesday.
Rock Island Argus., 1897-05-24
President,s ConRr.tulatie M.

Pfesident's Con gHatulatie NJ.
Washington. May 24.-The presi-
dent today ca5led Queen Victoria,
congratulating her on the celebra-
tion OF her 10th birthday.
Rock Island Argus., 1897-05-24

When dentist in China is pulling =
tooth for patron, an assistant hammers
on a gong to drown the cries Of the
victim.
Rock Island Argus., 1897-05-24
Mayor Harrison Leads Wheeiran.

Chicago. May 24.-Mayor Harrison.
riding a wheel and escorted by eight off,
GERS in knickerbockers. led the annual
Sunday run Of the Chicago bicycle clubs
yesterday Theparade started from Thir-
ty-fifth street and Grand boulevard. and
erded at the loop in Garfield park, and
was participated in by 5000 cyclists, Of
whom $50 were of the gentler sex.
Rock Island Argus., 1897-05-24
Prssidsnt Signs Cuban Relief.

Pfe6idont SiGn6 Coban K0Ilef.
Washington, May "a The presi-
dent has signed the resolution appro-
pristing $50. 900 for the relief Of dis
tressed Americana in Cuba.
Rock Island Argus., 1897-05-24
Tin Plate wage scale R.,c,tca.

Cleveland, May 24.-The Tin Plate
Manufacturers association at its meet
ing has rejected the wage scale presented
by the tin plate workers, and a COM
mittee was appointed to meet a similar
committee from the workers at a con-
ference to be held in Pittsburg at some
time In the near future to decide the
question of wages