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tension and thereby place it on paying
basis. Some months ago the road made
a contract with Charles D. Haines of
Kinderhook N. Y. to extend the line to
Pittsfeld. This distance from Albion to
Pittsfeld is 1S miles and of this seven
miles has been graded under former
contract. Messrs. Thomas A Rowe of
Boston, and David Hall of Littleton,
Mass, the plaintiffs in this action, are
contractors, who built the existing line,
taking as part payment for the work,
bonds of the company. It is as bondhold-
ers that they object to the present CON-
tract with Mr.. Haines, and ask of the
courts the injunction and the appoint
ment of receiver.
The parties on the other side, including
the officers Of the road, say that the pres
ent contract will enable them to put the
road on paying basis and that notwith-
standing the statements in the bill Con-
tractor Haines is vigorously pushing the
work Of the extension. They say that
when they put in their side of the case,
the allegations Of the plaintiffs that the
road has been mismansged will be shown
to have no foundation in fact.
The extension of the road necessitates
crossing of the Maine Central at Burn
ham, and it was the kind of crossing tc
be established there which was the@ sub
jeot of the hearing recently held in Port
land before the railroad commissioners.
When the case was begun today there
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ings until Mr.. Haines had received no-
tice and it was then that the hearing
was adjourned as stated. Judge White
house stated that II Mr.. Haines could
not be found by the officers then pub
iished notice in the New York papers
would be sufficient
The bill is long document. 1t shows
that the action is brought by Thomas A.
Rowe of Newton, Mass, and David Hall
of Littleton, Mass. in behalf of them
selves and other stock aud bondho1ders OF
q similar class who may join, against
the Wisoasset 4 Quebec, the Waterville
Trust and Safe Deposit Company, and
Charles d. Haines of Kinderhook, N. Y,
commorant at Wisoasset at the time the
bill was filed.
The allegations in the bill are, in sub
stance, as follows:
That the orators are owners of the first
mortgage bonds Of the railroad company
of the face value Of $45, 900. Said bonds
are dated August /, 1895, and by the
terms of the mortgage from the railroad
to the Waterville Trust and Safe De-
posit company interest became due Feb
ruary /, 1897
By the terms of the bonds in case of
default of interest upon them continuing
for six months, the entire debt represent
ed by the bonds should become payable
at the election of the holders. Demand
for payment of interest was made Feb
ruary 1, 1887 and repeated August 2, 1897,
which demands were refused and the in
terest has not yet been paid.
The orators believe that on July 70,
1897, there was outstanding first mort
gage bonds of the company to the face
value OF $500, 900 or theFeabouts; that
1890, 900 of the bonds OF thereabouts were
sold and pledged by the respondent rail
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WEYLER VERY PATRloTlC.
Deposed Cuban General Addresses His
Fellow Citizens

Barcelona, November 23.-The Spanish
steamer Monserrat, with General WeyIer
on board, arrived here this morning and
the captain general of Cuba Immediately
debarked. The demonstration in his
honor, which had been agitated by the
friends of the general for some days past,
did not assume the proportions antiei-
pated, and as he trayersed the streets the
public appeared to be Indifferent.
A number of bands and choirs took
part in the welcome extended to Gen.
Weyler and the Montserrat was met by
many boats decorated with flags
When the General landed, accompanied
by Gen. Montaner, entered the carriage
Of Deputy Saladrigas and. on the way to
the latter house, General Wevler cried
Long live national protection.
After the crowd about, Deputy Salad
rigas's house had cheered General WeyIer
till he appeared on the balcony, the former
commander of the Spanish forces in Cnba
cried, "Long live the King, Spanish Cubs
and national labor
Addressing an industrial deputation
which waited upon him later, General
Weyler said he had always b en- q protec-
ZIONIST and was resolved to defend the
cause of national production.
Continuing, he remarked, II have new
er been a politician, hut am simply a
Spanish soldier. During my stay in Cuba
did my utmost to improve the lot OF
the soldier, and now shall devote my
self to improving the lot of the work
men,"
The friends Of General Weyler say the
demonstration was not so big today, be-
cause he was not expected to arrive here
until tomorrow, when it was intended
to make great demonstration in his
honor
The friends of General Weyler also
claim that he has shown his loyalty by
calling for cheers for the King when he
appeared on the balcony scf the deputy s
house.
During the day General Weyler had a
long conference with the Captain General
of Catalonia.
General Weyler addressing number of
his friends shortly after his arrival here
expressed regret at his recall from Cuba,
adding that he was particularly annoyed
at the attitude of certain newspapers
which declared he favored the insurgents.
Continuing the general remarked:
Spanish soldiers, however, have the
same contempt for these papers as they
have for iilibusterers.
Referring to the concentration of the
Cuban peasants near the towns of that
island, General Weyler explained that he
deemed suoh a step necessary because
they were "spies and the most devoted
friends of the enemy"
sIn regard to autonomy, the former Cap
tt4ln-General remarked: Autonomy IN
Cuba would be most unfortunate for
national industry. The riches OF Cuba
are Spanish and autonomy means the
Of Spanish workmen, the
riches of the island, labor there and COM
pIete misery throughout the island.
There Ia as much reason for Catalonia,
the Baleario islands and the other prov
inces to ask for autonomy as Cuba"
The General also called for cheers for
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AMERICAN ENTERPRISE.
1t rs Driving England From Industrial
Field.

London, November 23.-The Right Hon
Charles L. Ritchie, president of the Board
Of Trade made an important speech be-
fore the Chamber of Commerce of Grey
don, today, taking as his theme the de-
cline Of British exports during the last
ten months, upon which he hung grave
warning against American competition
now "ousting British trade Mr..
Ritchie after declaring that the Dingley
tariff and the engineering trade dispute
were mainly responsible for the recent de-
cline of exports and after pointing out
that England had no weapons against the
tariff, said there was a great deal Of talk
in commercial circles about the serious
competition of Germany, but he thought
they were too apt to overlook much more
serious competitor, the United States.
The facts are serious, he continued,
land call upon us for the exercise of all
our powers to enable us to maintain our
position in the commercial world. There
is no doubt the United States are execut,
ing orders which ought to be executed
here. AS we all know, an American firm
obtained the contract for the central
underground railway of London as It's
bid was lower than those of the English
concerns, and it could deliver the supplies
three months ahead of the British tenders
Many important continental orders have
gone to America.
"The same is to be said of Egypt and
Japan where the Americans are doing
work that Englishmen should have done.
In consequence of the engineering dis
pute many orders are leaving the country
and, unfortunately, these orders seldom
return.
"America's successful competition is
due to her enterprise in embarking
capital, but 1t is yet more due TO the free
dom her manufacturers enjoy of employ
ing the best machinery and working it in
the most economical manner, untram-
melled by the restrictions which have
hampered manufacturers here.
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ask for an injunction to prevent the com
pany making payments in its securities
TO the contractor who has agreed to ex-
tend the line of the road to Pittsfield and
they further petition for the appointment
OF receiver to take charge OF the affairs
of the corporation. In the bill are MANY
allegations that the road has been mis-
managed and it is also alleged that the
company is insolvent. These oh rges will
bring into court the history of a road
which has been the subject of many vicis-
situdes, but which, in the opinion of its
promoters has great future before it.
The proceedings today had hardly begun
before point was raised by the counsel
on the side of the opposition that notice
had not been served or one of the defen-
dants and the point being found to be
well taken, Judge Whitehouse adjourned
the hearing until week from next Fri
day when the proceeding will begin
again, the hearing being held in Wiscas-
set, as that town is the headquarters of
the railroad company where all its books
and papers are kept.
The Wiscasset & Quebec Is line Of
narrow gauge road extending from Wis
casEet to Albion, distance of 40 miles.
1t runs through the Sheepsoot valley and
it has been the belief of some Wisoasset
people that it would one day be link in
a railway system which would connect
that town with the great world outside
and realize the dream of the people that
Wiscasset with its deep water harbOr
might be one of the great ports of the
seaboard, as 1t was in the days
when the century was young. The road
has never been prosperous and the aim
of its promoters has been to secure its ex-
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THE WEATHER.

Washington. Nov. 23.-Maine, New
Hampshire and Vermont: Fair Wednes-
day and Thursday; continued lower
temperature; brisk westerly winds.
Boston, Nov 23.-Forecast for Boston
and vicinity for Wednesday: Fair wealth
er, also fair Thursday, generally freezing
temperature, northwest to wesr winds.
Local Weather Report.
Portland, Me-, Nov. 22.-The local
weather bureau Office records as to the
weather are as follows:
8 a. m.-Barometer. 29.S17; thermo-
meter, "a: dew point, 81, humidity, 81:
wind, N; velocity, 9; weather, partly
cloudy.
sp. m.-Barometer. 80 ,02s thermome-
ter. 18: dew point. s; humidity, 81
wind, NV; velocity, L; weather clear.
Mean daily thermometer, "a: maxi
mum thermometer. 80; minimum ther-
mometer. 18; maximum velocity of
wind, 20 NV, total precipitation, 06.
Weather Observation.
The agricultural department weather
bureau ior Yesterday NOV. 70, 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, "a, NV. clear; New York, "A,
NV, clear; Philadelphia. 80, N, clear;
Washington. 81, NW,s clear; Albany
20, NV clear; Buffalo, %, NV, partly
cloudy; Detroit, %, w. clear; Chicago
"a, W, clear; st. Paul. 20, W, clear;
Huron. OAK, "A, SE, clear; Bis
mark. 16, Sc, clear; Jacksonville, 70
SW, parity cloudy.
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QUINCY AND CURTIS AGAIN.

Boston, November 23 Republican
oaucuses were held tonight in all the
wards and former Mayor Edwin q Curtis
carried every one with the exception Of
ponent former Alderman Sanford is still
in doubt. The Republican municipal con-
vention at which ex-Mayor Curtis will be
nominated will be held within week,
and as Mayor Quincy is practically sure
Of receiving the Democratic nomination
the contest between the TWO candidates
will Dc a repetition of the mayoralty fight
of two years ago. The election will take
place on December q, and while the city
being nominally Democratic has for The
past two state elections been carried by
the Republicans, a warm contest is an
ticipated. The Republican caacuses to-
contests among the candidates for alder
men and the common council.
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was in the court room number Of
prominent attorneys who represent vari-
GUS parties interested. For the plaintiffs
there appeared Hon. A. Nj. Spear Of Gar
diner, Hon. Il. NJ Heath of Augusta,
and Hon. George W. Hazelton of Gardi-
ner Judge Warren c. Ph1lbrook OF Wat
erville appeared for the railroad company
OF which he is the counsel. Hon. Charles
e. Littlefield of Rockland was present in
behalf of some of the bondholders whose
interests may be affected, and Hon. r.
S. Partridge of Whitefield represented a
number of the stockholders. A numb ber
of Wiscasset citizens were present and
President A. III. Gard of Alma, Treasur-
er W. D. Patterson, and General Mana
ger W. r. P. Fogg of Wiscasset, and Di-
rectors Llewellyn Libby and Ora Cros-
by of Albion.
The order for the defendants to appear
and show cause why the prayers OF the
petitioners should not be granted, was
issued by Judge Savage in October. Be
fore the bill had been read Mr.. Little
field raised the point that there had been
no service of the notice upon Mr.. Haines,
who was one of the principal parties inter-
est and who should have an opportunity to
be heard Counsel for the petitioners replied
that efforts had been made to find Mr..
Haines, but had not been successful. Is
was suggested that the hearing might
proceed and if it was found as the case
proceeded that Mr.. Haines was affected,
he should then be given q hearing.
During the discussion, Mr.. Heath asked
Mr.. Littlefield whom ne represented, and
Mr.. Littlefleld replied that he represent
ed three-quarters of the bondholders who
desired to become parties to the action II
it was found their interests were affect
ed.
There was also put into the case a brief
answer from the Waterville Trust COM
pany, one of the parties named in the
bill, admitting that 1t was the trustee
OF the mortgage.
The bill was read by Mr.. Spear and at
the conclusion of the reading, The court
said that in his opinion there was little
to be gained By continuing the proceed,
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CUBAN TARIFF AUTONOMY.
'Sagasta Cabinet Will Carry Out Its
Programme.
CATALAN DEPUTATI0N so M
FORMED BY PREMIER.

This Is Interpreted To Mean That Senior
Morst's Scheme VIII Be Carried Out
WeyIer Lands at Barcelona.
Madrid, November 23.-Premier Sagas-
ia replying today to a Catalan deputa-
tion, formally declared that the govern
ment of Spain could in no way modify
its programme of autonomy for Cuba
Continuing, the premier expressed the
hope that the Cuban assembly would
elect commission which would coop
perate with a Spanish commission in
determining the commercial relations
between Cuba and Spain, by consulting
their mutual interests.
This is interpreted as meaning that the
cabinet will adopt the scheme of Senior
Moret, minister for the colonies who, rs
cabled to the Associated Press yesterday,
announced to q Catalan delegation that
he had fully considered the general in
terests of the colonists and was CON
vinced that his policy alone would lead
to a peaceful condition.
Continuing, Senior Moret explained tc
the Catalan delegates that in dealing
with the colonies, national and not
merely certain Industrial interests muat
be considered. In conclusion, the minis.
ter announced his intention to maintain
his opinions before the cabinet and, II
his colleagues disagreed with him, he. was
prepared to resign, which step now seems
to have been avoided.
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THE poRALTA CASE.

Cincinnati, November 28.-Application
has been made tc the probate court for
th naturalization papers of j. G. De
Poralta, now under sentence of death in
Havana Poralta was captured with ii
party Of Cuban insurgents near Havana,
three weeks ago. The Cubans were shot
but Poralta was given until December 5
to prove his citizenship in the United
States. His papers were destroyed in the
court house fire, but there is ample evil
dence to enable the court to send to Score
tary Sherman proof of his citizenship. 1t
is stated Poralta has q heavy claim
against the Spanish government for
property destroyed in Cuba
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A DEAL SMASHED.
A'@'iroad Commissioners Refuse to Ratify
Lease of West End.

boston, November 23.-The board of
railroad commissioners this morning
FUSED to ratify the lease of the West
flna Railroad company to the Boston
Elevated Railroad company. The rat.
incation is refused on the ground of be-
Ing detrimental to public welfare.
In rejecting the lease, the commission
ers say:
The proposed lease in its present form
IS wholly discordant with the public
policy deliberately settled and wisely re-
strlcted by the legislature. We have not
ialled carefully to weigh the arguments
auduced in favor of the lease. 1t is with
reluctance that we have come to conclu-
sion at variance with the views of its pro-
ponants
We intend no unfavorable opinion of
tneir purpos and aims. We cannot agree,
however. that the lease as regards the
provisions in question is wisely adapted
or justly essential to securing the desired
pubic ends. Upon the facts and consid-
erations that have been stated the pro
posed rental charge is. in our Judgment.
unWarranted and involves unreasonable
and excessive public burden; and the
more SO in view of the length OF the
stipulated term. In these respects tho
lease is not consistent with the public
interest nor in accord with the public
policy declared by the general court.
The terms of the lease SO fer as they
relate to the rental OF compensation to
be paid, we are unable to approve.
The commission finds that the oompa
ny is over capitalized, and that each 500
worth OF common stock represent about
$9o OF actual property. 1t is not easy to
see on what ground the lease can be jus
tined as private contract.
AS soon as the decision was heard
the common stock which at closing yes
terday was "a 3-4, began to drop and at
ll.30 O'Clock it had reached 65 1-9.
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MASSACHUSETTS MAYORS.

Gloucester, November 23.-The Repub-
lioans tonight nominated ex-Mayor W
w. French for mayor.
Northampton, Mass, November 90
The Democratic mayorality caucus to-
night nominated Joseph L. Fowler.
Quincy, Mass, November 23.-Ex-M May
or VIM. A. Hodges was nominated for
that Office by. the Democrats tonight.
Marlboro, November 23.-Delegates
favorable to the nomination Of Frank H
Pope for mayor were chosen, by the
Democrats tonight.
Newton, November 23.-Mayor Henry
e. Cobb, was renominated tonight by the
Republicans.
Woburn, November 2S.-Mayor John P.
Feeney was renoIninated tonight by the
Democrats.
Waltham, November 23.-The Republi-
cans tonight renominated Mayor Charles
P. Bond, and VIM. V. Hyde wa placed
in nomination by the Democrats.
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HOW's This.

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for
any case of Catarrh that can not be cured by
Halls Catarrh cure.
F. j. CHENEY & Co, Props, Toledo, O.
We the undersigned, have known T. j. Cheney
for the last Is years, and believe him perfectly
honorable in ail business transactions and fin-
ancially able 10 carry out any obligations made
by their firm
WEST & TRUAx, wholesale Druggists, Tole-
do, o.
: WALD1NG, K1NNAx g. MARVIN, Wholesale
druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally. acting
dlrectly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of
NE system. Price 75c per bottle. oold by all
druggists. Testimonials Tree.
Aals Family Pills are the BEST
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ANOTHER OF THOSE CONFESSIONS

Houston, Tex, November pa special
from Meridian, Texas, says In March
last Jose Il. Blanther. alias Forbes,
committed suicide in the Meridian jail in
this county, where he had been locked
up on the charge of numbering Mrs
Langfelt. In the jail Blanther got on
friendly terms with prisoner named
Pitts, who now lives near IredeI. In
a letter to attorneys at Meridian, Pitts,
enclosed a letter from Blanther and says
Blanther put 1t in the pocket of Pitts's
coat. The paper worked through hole
hole in the pocket, Pitts asserts and he
has just found it. Blanther, in his letter
says: Gas this is my last day on earth
l wish to say that cannot die without
telling the truth. l murdered Mrs Lang
feldt, also Blanche Lamont and Minnie
Williams l put this is your coat pocket
and hope you will find it in time to save
the life of Durant.'
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NO AGREEMENT ON COFFEE.

New York, November e3-The report
that the Arbuekels and the Havemeyers
had come to an agreement regarding the
price of sugar and coffee, was denied at
the offices of both the companies con-
cerned today. A member of the firm of
Arbuckles said that they would continue
to meet every cut down made by the op-
position.
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MESSAGE ABOUT COMPLETE.

Washington, November 23.-I'he cabi-
net hold very short meeting today, as
the President and several of its mem bers
attended the wedding of Mr.. Harlan,
son Of Justice Harlan, and Miss Noble
Ihe time of the meeting was taken up
with matters from the several depart
menGs. President Mckinley informed
the members that his message was prac-
tically completed, but he did not read
any portion to them. 1t is Sprobable
that the message will be considered at
the next meeting.
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wifh 9Paln n and Spanish Cuba, which met
populace. '''UAo iosl'oiiSoS 'A0'Ai
fo- 40 general will remain in Barcelona
~ o' p SWo days and on leaving here will go
n1so anna, Island of Majorca, his birth
Ira., praoe, Where the inhabitants have been
bbcoop9parlng to give him hearty welcome
,1ias ,1Tilie; he will arrive in Madrid about the
AiTTuule of December.
~ Is Understood in Barcelona that
GGeneral General Weyler will hold aloof from the
Sarllsts ~ and Republicans, but he desires
" pose as the champion of national
Proouction,'' aims at re-organizing the
conservative party and, in order to real
re his protectIonist ideal, he will vigor-
oosly oppose the granting of tariff auto
iioIny to Cuba
General Weylers declarations are gen.
orally approved here.
ne declared, amid applause that he
would never cease to defend Spanish in
terests IN the Antilles.
TO RELIEVE PEASANTS.
Havana, November 2s.-Marshal Blan-
co has been authorized by the govern
NE inent at Mad i'd to sign credit for $780,,
WV w 20 be devoted to the immediate relief
~ p 1he suffering peasants which have
peen gathered in the vicinity OF the towns
Dy bA6 CphAlSu tFO0pS h6 q pre-
e.Aaan0lonary measure and who have been
suuerlng great hardships and priYations.
THE CABINET APPROVES.
Madrid, November 23.-The cabinet in
council has approved the article in the
autonomy scheme giving the Cubans the
control of the customs. Its terms will
not be published until il. has received the
sanction of the Queen Regent.
REFORMS PROMISED CUBA.
Havana, November 23.-Great uneasi.
ness is felt in influential liberal circles
over the news of the protectionisb move
ment IN Spain. 1t Is believed that If the
government is not energetically seconded
serious conflict will come from the failure
OF the new regime, the principal feature
or which is to leave the tariff to Cuban
control. But it Is hoped that some means
may be devised Of harmonizing the
conflicting interests.
Senor Cannalejas, editor of Ell Reraldo
of Madrid, today had conference ut the
Chamber of Commerce with the associ
ation OF tobacco leaf merchants, promis
Ing to do in their behalf all that he just
" could and to promote as far as posi-
Bile measures that would specially favor
their prostrate industry.
Senior Jose Bruzon, governor of Havana
province, returned to this city today
The first aggressive steps of his admins
tration are highly praised. According
to the official account the governor aims
to suppress gambling and will even for
bid playing at clubs. He intends to re
organize the police and to enforce strict
| sanitary and other disciplinary measures
among the keepers of disorderly houses.
In official circles news is expected Of
important surrenders of insurgents tC
Gen. Pando yesterday at Casilda on the
south coast, and to Gen. Paradot thi:
morning at Marianao