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The Portland daily press., 1897-05-18
Mallory Line Exonerated.

New York, May 17.-The coroner's jury
today exonerated the managers of the
Mallory line steamship company from all
responsibility for the fire on board the
steamship Leona, which resulted in the
death of ten passengers and three mem
bers of the crew, The substance of the
verdict was that the thirteen persons had
died from asphyxiation, the result of an
accidental fire. Among the witnesses ex-
amined were Captain Wilder and Chief
Engineer Taylor of the Leona and other
officers and members of the crew. The
Jury was out but fifteen minutes.
The Portland daily press., 1897-05-18
The Impotent Powers.

Constantinople, May 1.-THE repre-
sentatives Of the powers here held long
meeting yesterday and drew q note
which will be presented to the Turkish
government as soon as one of the ambas-
sadors receives the necessary instructions
! from his COVER nment.
| This note does not deal with the peace
conditions, but merely repeats the re-
quest for an arnistice and declares that
the powers will not permit Greece to be
crushed.
Although it is thoughtEin some quarters
the Porte, in accordance with eastern
usage, has demanded more than it ex-
pected to get, it is pointed out that, if
the Turkish government desired to bar
gain it would not have formulated it's
conditions officially. The tone of the
military officials here and elsewhere is
most emphatically against abandoning
Thessaly They point out that if Europe
has been unable to make Greece evacuate
the Island of Crete, how will Europe be
able to force Turkey out of Thessaly.
Hot Fighting Going On.
Headquarters Greek Army, Domokos,
May 17.-(4 p. m. 1.-The Turkish attack
O'Clock this afternoon, but the flank at
| tacks are considered to be feints and it is
| believed the main attack of the Turks
will be made upon the Greek centre,
| where Crown Prince Constantin is in
| command.
Two Greek cannon are doing great ex-
| ecution of the principal Turkish column,
which is advancing through the hills.
| The Turkish infantry at several points,
| is in contract with the Greeks.
| 1t is believed here that the attack on
Gen. Smolenski near Almyros is only a
strategic operation and that the Turks
will endeavor to cut between the two
r, = Jo,x !:
| to the other mountains and thus cut off
| the retreat of the Crown Prince.
Greek Wing Falls Back.
| Athens, May 17.-Despatches sent from
Domokas at Z p. IN. say that the Greek
| left wing has fallen back toward the
centre before thrice the number of Turks.
despite the yielding of the left wing, the
Turks were finally repulsed. General
Mavromichals was wounded. A despatch
| sent from Domokos at noon by way of
Iamia, says: "Thirty five thousand
Turks, infantry, cavalry and artillery
have attacked the Greek line at several
| points of the left wing, and the centre
with view of penetrating southwark
| and surrounding Domokos. Large forces
are also attacking Gen. Smolenski''
Powers Protest.
Constantinople, May 17.-All the
Powers have now agreed to protest against
the cession of Thessaly to Turkey and the
abolition of capitulation of Greek citi-
zens in Turkey.
sRussian Papers Protest.
St. Petersburg, May 17.-The news
papers protest vigorously against the
| fsexcessive and unacceptable conditions
which Turkey demands as the price OF
peace with Greece. They declare that il
| Turkey insists upon them Europe will
be obliged to abandon mediation.
The Novoe Vremyau, says that in the
event of Turkeys insistance upon the
The Portland daily press., 1897-05-18

Perry's parents in Lincoln are heart
broken over his death, which came with
such dreadful suddenness. He was a
boy of more than the average mental
activity and had entered the woods af-
ter the earnest protestations of his par
entS,
The Portland daily press., 1897-05-18
Murderer Completed the Job.

Milwaukee, Wis, May 17-The dead
body of VIM. Pautz Pouch, who murdered
Farmer Harris and wounded Makohld,
his hired man and Miss Vosbach, do
mestic at the Harris home near Mukwana-
go, week ago, was found today in Hales
pond at Prospect hill. There was bullet
hole in the neck. Pouch evidently waded
into the pond and shot himself.
The Portland daily press., 1897-05-18
Local Weather Report.

Portland, Me-, May 17-The local
weather bureau Office records as to the
weather are as follows:
8 a. m.-Barometer, 3O.149; thermo-
meter, So; dew point. 81; humidity, 46;
wind, n; velocity, 8; weather, clondy.
8 p. m.-Barometer, 30.10S; thermo-
meter, 60; dew point, Al, humidity, SO;
wind, S; velocity, s; weather, clear.
Mean daily thermometer, CO.; maxi
mum thermometer, 6S; minimum ther-
mometer, 81; maximum velocity of
wind, u, N; total precipitation, 0.
The Portland daily press., 1897-05-18
Milliken's Remains Inferred

Belfast, May II The remains of Con-
gresham Milliken were removed from
the receiving tomb at Grove cemetery
this afternoon and inferred in the fami-
ly lot Those present were Mrs. Milliken,
and daughter, Miss Maude Milliken,
Mayor Fletcher, Collector Hartman,
Postmaster Kilgore and A. A. Howes.
Rev. c. Fl. Wells, the pastor of the de-
ceased, offered prayer.
The Portland daily press., 1897-05-18
Weather Observation.

The agricultural department weather
bureau for yesterday, May II, 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. 50 degrees, Sc. clear; New
York, 50 degrees, N, clear; Philadel-
phia, 66 degrees, S, clear; Washing
ton, 90 degrees, n, clear; Albany, 81
degrees, NV, clear; Buffalo, 50 degrees,
N, cloudy, Detroit, G2 degrees, SW,
clear; Chicago, 81 degrees, Sc, clear;
St. Paul, 70 degrees, SW, clear; Huron,
Oak, IS degrees. S, cloudy; Bismmk
50 degrees, sW, cloudy; Jacksonville,
The Portland daily press., 1897-05-18
Brought His Name With Him.

Washington, May 17.-President McKin-
ley today received NJ. Alvinaghi Khan
Musteshar- vi Vezarch, a special ambas-
sador of the Shar of Pesria, who deliv-
cred to the President an autograph letter
announcing the accession of the Shah to
the throne. The ambassador Yves accom-
panied to the White house by Secretary
Sherman and two Persian attaches of
the ambassador, Muza Mohammed Ali
Khan and Major NJ Boyyaigan. They
were received in the blue parlor
The Portland daily press., 1897-05-18
Arcadia,s Cargo Jettisoned.

Halifax, N. s., May 17.-Latest advices
this evening from Channel, n. f.. state
that German steamer Arcadia struck on
Red Rocks near there. Sunday during
a dense fog The cargo grain is being
jettisoned to Tighten her. She had twenty
five passengers who were transferred to
steamer Rossmore Sunday evening Sea
is smooth and weather moderate today
The Portland daily press., 1897-05-18
Cony High school Field Day.

.. Augusta, May 17.-Cony High school
held a field day meeting this afternoon,
the class of '97 winning with 70 points;
1900, second; and '99, third The school
will probably send 80 representatives to
the Maine Interscholastic association
meet to be held in Brunswick June 8.
The Portland daily press., 1897-05-18
Bald Defeats Kimble.

of Buffalo, defeated Owen Kimble of
this city in a match race at Fountain
Emery park this afternoon The event
was run in heats. Kimble won the first
at one-third of mile in 49 2-5 Bald
won the half mile in 1 26 3-5 and the mile
in 2.11 3-5. The latter was paced.
The Portland daily press., 1897-05-18
President Can Remove Postmasters.

Washington, May 17.-The advisability of
inouiriug into the removal of postmaste rs
by the Executive, was raised in the exc
cutive session of the Senate today The
general opinion seemed to be that since
the repeal of the tenure of Office act it
was competent for the Executive to make
removals and that investigation would
| lead to no other conclusion
The Portland daily press., 1897-05-18
Augusta Accepts the Charter.

Augusta, May 17.-Augusta citizens
voted today to accept an act passed by the
legislature to re-district Ward ono into
two wards, thus making eight wards in
stead of seven. The act was accepted by
vote of 423 to 1865.
The Portland daily press., 1897-05-18
An Armory For Festival Chorus.

Lewiston, May 17.-The Lewiston city
government at its meeting tonight were
addressed by Prof. W. R. Chapman on
the advantages of building new armory
large enough to hold the Maine festival
chorus. A public hearing on the matter
will be given Wednesday evening.
The Portland daily press., 1897-05-18
southard WIN Case Coos to Law Court.

Augusta, May ia hearing before
Judge Whitehouse today ON the celebrated
Southland will case of Richmond resulted
in the judge suggesting that the case be
referred to the Law court which will
meet here next week
The Portland daily press., 1897-05-18
Tria1 of yicksburr and Newport

Washington, May 17.-Orders have been
given by the Navy Department for the
trial of the gunboats Newport and Vicks-
burg, built by the Bath Iron Works over
the main course on or about the 25th inst.
The Portland daily press., 1897-05-18
Tho Dirigo Arrives Safely.

San Francisco, May 17.-The four
masted American ship Dirigo, owned by
Arthur Sewall, 1869 days out from New
York, and concerning which some ankle
ty was felt, arri we'd tonight.
The Portland daily press., 1897-05-18

terms she has presented the powers will
have to take practical measure to ''pre-
serve Greece from the pretensions threat
ening her national existence
The Portland daily press., 1897-05-18
rHE WEATHER.


Boston, May H.
Forecast for Bostor
and vicinity fol
Tuesday; fair, warm
er during the day
southwest W i II d s
becoming variable.
Washington, May
II. Forecast f 0 i
Tuesd9v for Maina
The Portland daily press., 1897-05-18

Jack Downey of Brooklyn lost the box
ing contest last night before the Broad
way A. C. New York, with ''Spika''
Sullivan on foul in the 10Th round. af-
ter boxing one minute and 81 seconds Of
the round.
The Portland daily press., 1897-05-18

| The House rejected the conference re-
| port by vote of 36 to 73. Mr.. Lacey 6
| amendment was proposed in the form of
Instructions to the conference, but was
lost. The Speaker re-appointed the con-
ferees for another conference.
The conference report having been dis
posed of Mr.. Hit asked unanimous con-
sent for the consideration of the resolu.
tion passed by the Senate for the relief of
American citizens in Cuba.
Thereupon Mr.. Bailey said that there
would be no objection if a resolution for
recognition of the belligerency of Cuba
could be offered as an amendment.
We will attend to one thing at a
time Mr. Dingley said.
You'll attend to both of these at once
before you attend to efther,' Mr.. Bailey
shouted back.
rs there objection?' queried Mr.. Reed.
Not II the amendment can be con-
sidered, MI. Bailey answered
"An objection is an objection ruled
the Speaker.
Mr.. Bailey spoke up, Then ask unani-
nous consent for consideration of both
resolutions =
But the Speaker refused to notice the
request of the Democratic leader, and
recognized Mr.. Dingley, who had a
motion to adjourn. This stirred small
tempest
Mr.. Bailey called to Mr.. Dingley: SIS
the gentleman afraid to meet this
question:" and the Democrats forced a
roll call on the motion to adjourn.
The motion to adjourn was carried by a
party vote, the Republicans voting for it
and the Democrats and Populists voting
against, the total being 80 to SO, and at
$40 p. m. the House adjourned to
Thursday.
The Portland daily press., 1897-05-18

New Hampshire and Vermont: fair
variable winds.
The Portland daily press., 1897-05-18
RidIcule sultan's Claims.

London, May 17-The conditions pro-
posed by the Porte as the terms of peace
with Greece have been freely discus sed in
the lobbies Of Parliament today, and the
idea of the retrocession of Thessaly and
OF such an indemnity as is already sug--
gested is ridiculed as impracticable and
absurd. At the outside an indem nifty of
5000, 900 pounds or G, 6,0oU, 600 pounds and
slight strategetic rectifcation of frontier
are considered as likely to be the terms
finally settled upon.
Athens Excited,
Athens, May 1.-THE most intense ex-
citement prevails here. All the cabinet
ministers have been assembled since noon
at the ministry of marine where the de-
spatches from the front are being re-
ceived. The gravity of the situation can
not be overestimated.
Plotto Murder King George.
London, May 1S.-A despatch to the
Daily. Mail from Berlin says it is report
ed there that a plot to murder King
George has been discovered at Athens
and that many arrests have been made.
The Portland daily press., 1897-05-18

Speakers desk pending the conclusion OF
the debate on the conference report.
Mr.. McRae OF Arkansas, and MIR.
Underwood of Alabama, spoke against
the gilsonite plan, complaining that the
royalty was too small.
Mr.. Walker of Massachusetts,, thought
the House was drifting toward socialism,
that there was fear that some on one would
lands free would give the country cheaper
asphalt even if corporation did gain
control for there would be more profit in
selling many tons at a small profit than
few tons at large profit.
Mr.. Shafroth of Colorado, favored the
report.
The Portland daily press., 1897-05-18

Continued on Second Page.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1897-11-27
The Hicks 1898 almanac and
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The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1897-11-27
THIRTEENTH COLUMBIA CAL
ENDAR.
The 1898 Edition of the Well
known and Very Useful Little
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For the thirteenth time the famous
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The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1897-11-27
Kew TO the k!OnIikc.

The Pioneer Alaska Railway is the
Northern Pacific, and to that company
belongs the credit, in connection with
the Pacific Coast Steamship Co, Of hav-
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tickets to points in Alaska. The North
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Those intending to 90 TO Alaska early
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The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1897-11-27
Whist in Rhyme.

The following rythmical manual of
maxlms for the fashionable, fascinating
and popular game of whist, will be of
interest to local whist players:
If you the modern game of whist would know,
From these great principles its precepts flow
Treat your own hand as to your partners
joined.
And play not alone, but both combined.
Your first lead makes your partner under
stand
The suit predominating in your hand
And here there is necessity the strongest
That your first lead be from the suit that's
longest.
In this with ace and king lead king. then
With ace. queen. knavc, lead ace and then
the queen.
With ace, four small ones. ace should first be
seen;
With queen, knave, ten, you let the queen
preccde.
In other eases your ten lowest lead
Ere you return your friends, your own suit
play,
But trumps you must return without delay
When you return your partners lead take
To lead him back the best your hand con-
tains.
II you receive not more than three at first,
In any case to play a second round.
But /. you hold the master card you're bound
In any case to play second round.
When ere you have the lead, It's seldom
wrong
To play up to the weak or through the strong
If second hand your lowest should be played,
Unless you mean trump signal to be made.
Or if you've the king and queen. or ace and
king.
Lowest OF these would be the proper thing.
Mind well the rule. for trumps you'll often
need them.
When yon hold five, it's always right to lead
them.
Oh if the lead won't come in time for you,
Then signal for your partner SO to DO
Watch also for your partners trump request.
To which. with less than four, play out your
best.
To lead through honors is Indifferent Dad,
Unless you want the trump suit chased
away.
When second hand a doubtful trick you see,
Don't trump it if you'd hold more truinps
than three.
But, having three or less, trump fearlessly.
When weak in trumps, don't force your
friend.
But always force the adverse strong trump
hand,
For sequences stern custom has decreed.
The lowest you must play if you do not lead.
When you discard, weak suits you ought to
choose,
For strong ones are too valuable to loose;
Though nowadays some clever people say
Your strong suit is the one to throw away.
j. Walker. in Louisville Courier-Journal.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1897-11-27
Hot Water Furnished Free.

The latest novelty in municipal char
ity in England, is now on exhibition at
the Crystal Palace, IN London, and is
attracting considerable attention from
philanthropists and social reformers.
1t proposes to utilize the heat gener-
ated by the ordinary gas lamps of the
streets to furnish hot water for the
poor, who can i'll afford fires to make
tea and coffee as often as they need IT.,
and to provide an opportunity for work
ingmen WHO are kept out late at night,
or have 20 turn out early in the morn
ing, to obtain healthful and refreshing
beverages at nominal cost. At the
same time the proposed plan, ifsuccess-
full, Will considerably reduce the ex-
pense of street lighting. which amounts
to several millions of dollars a wear IN
London.
1t is estimated that heat wasted by
the London street lamps, if turned to
practical account, would furnish l20,-
100000 gallons of boiling water year,
or about 125 gallons lamp daily. with
out any additional cost except the ex-
pense Of putting up the apparatus.
The hot water arrangement is an
adaptation of the "nickle-In-the-slot"
idea: A copper reservoir of ornamental
design is placed at the top of the street
lamp, which adds to rather than de-
tracts from its appearance. This hangs
about one foot above the gas jet, so that
enough to hold four gallons Of water
Two pipes connect the reservoir with
the pavement. One of them taps the
water main and the other furnishes an
BY slipping ha'penny into the slot a
valve is opened and a gallon of hot
water is released, which can be drawn
off by turning the kew of the faucet.
BY an automatic arrangement the valve
from the supply pipe Is opened and the
reservoir is Immediately reflled, so
that it is always full. 4 thermometer
attached TO the reservoir indicates the
temperature Of the water, and to pre-
vent explosions safety valves are pro-
vlded which permit the steam to es-
cape. The Illuminating power of the
lamp is not impaired, and the expert
will tell you that every cubic foot of gas
consumed will heat SO MANY gallons OF
water. 1t Is proposed to erect several
experimental heaters in Trafalgar
square. near London Bridge. IN the
Whitechapel district, and other central
locations, to test the public convenience
Of the scheme. To each lamppost will
be attached an automatic machine con-
tanning small packets of tea. coffee.
sugar and beef extract, which may be
obtained by the penny-in-the-slot pro-
cess, SO that hungry or thirsty man
for few farthings can obtain cup OF
some nealthful hot beverage At any
time of night in the streets of London
and go on his wa reJolclng.-London
Mail.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1897-11-27
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