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The Portland daily press., 1897-02-01
Weather Observation.

The agricultural depal tment weathei
bureau fol yesterday, January 81. taken
at o. m. meridian time, the observation
for each station being given in this order;
Temperature, direction of wind' state OF
weather:
Roston 70 degrees, SE, clear; New
YORK aS degrees. S. clear, philadei-
mia. 30 degrees E. clsar; Washington.
30 90 degrees. T., clear: Albany. "A de-
Srees SM. clear: Buffalo. 26 degrees.
,Iear: Detroit. 20, NE, clear
Chicago. 80 degrees. SE clear; st.
Paul, rs. Sc. clear; Huron, OAK, % de-
grees, S, clear; Bismarck, Is degrees,
Il. clear; Jacksonville, ~ degrees, NE,
rain.
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-01
Local Weather Report.

Portland, Jan. 31.-The local weather
bureau Office records as to the weather
are the folIow1ng:
ga. m.-Barometer. 30.6s2; therraom-
etsr, 15: dew point. IL; humidity, e2'
wind, calm; velocity. 0; weather clear.
Sp. m.-Barometer. 30.624. thermom-
eter, 200; dew point, 20: humidity,
rs; wind, W: velocity. 3; weather. clear.
Moan daily thermometer, "a; maxi
mum Thermometer. So: minimum Tier
mometer, 12; maximum velocity OF
wind, NV; total precipitation, U.
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-01
Two Sailors Killed.

Boston, January 81.-Ths Gloucsste,
fishing schooner James 6. Blaine arrived
today from Georges, reported the loss oi
Captain John Mcdonald and Hugh J.
Skinner, members of its crew. Thursday
morning Captain Mcdonald was reach
ing for the mainsail to haul down, wher
heavy sea struck the vessel throwing
the lee rail under water Skinner seizec
the captain s coat to save him and both
were swept into the sea and drowned.
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-01

Waterford Votes to Aid the Oxford Gen.
P,.oi
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-01
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The Committee OH Financial
Affairs,

will give public hearing in its room at the
State House in Augusta. Tuesday. Jan. 70,
1897. at 2 O'Clock P. Nj.
Hospital.
On resolve in favor of the Maine Eye and
Ear lnfrmary.
On petition of the Maine Woman's Christian
Temperance Union for appropriation
On q resolve in aid OF the Temporary Homo
for Women and Children at Deering;
Tuesday Feb. 2, 1897, at 2 O'Clock I. M:
on petition of James Aug. Healey.for ald for 81:
Elizabeth's Roman Catholic Orphan Asylum OF
thursday. Feb 1s, 1897. at 2 O'Clock, P. M.
on a resolve aid OF Little Samaritan Aid Socle-
" VI : u '-''''''' C. E. MCINTYRE. Secretary.
lan21dtd
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-01
II 6. s. Alliance Ashore.

Norfolk, Va, January 3l.-The U. S.
S. Alliance went ashore at $50 tonight t
just inside the Virginia oapes The yea
sci was coming up to Hampton roads
when the accident occurred ihe Alti-
anoe at this hour Q.So q. M, Jan. 31l lies
easily and wreeking tugs had gone to
pull her off Apparently no damage
was sustained.
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-01

Waterford Votes to Aid the Oxford Gen.
trail Project.
Waterford. January 30.-A special town
meeting today to see what fnanoial
assistance the town would give the pro-
posed Oxford Central trolley railway
voted to take $4,000 in stock, the
amount the projectors asked. There
were only seven opposition votes. Tbis
virtally assures the road, as the remain
ing. towns along the line will vote equal.
ly favorable ssThe construction of the
Fl rst long distance freight trolley line in
Maine will soon begin. The work OF get
ting out ties and trolley poles begins
this week.
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-01
Bought a Pistol to Defend Himself and
Committed Suicide.

Utica, N. Y, January ~. -Oharles
Knox, of the firm of Mosby q Knox, I'M
porters, New York city, shot himself in
the right temple ut Lowyille To-Day ana
died instantly. He had been ut Lowvllie
where one Of his sisters resides at the OLD
home since last November trying to re-
gain his shattered health. A lew Gays
ago he was attacked by three dogs upon
the street. This greatly heightened MS
nervous condition and he puronaseo
revolver with which to defend hlmseH.
He went TO hotel just before noon and
fifteen minutes later was found DEAD lie
was about 90 years of age.
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-01
The Comuri,aee ON Judiciary

will give public hearing in its room at the
State house in Augusta, as follows
wednesday, January q, 1897, at 2 o'clock
D. NJ Petition of Maria L. Smith and others
Tor municipal suffrage for women.
Wednesday February 10, 1897, at O clock
with the laws of others states for the ac-
acknowledgements and execution of written
instru ments, commercial law, weights and
measures and other purposes. jan 23dtd
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-01
V,Epe Committee ON Judiciary

will give public hearing in its room at the
State House in Augusta. as follows:
Tuesday, Feb. 8, 1897 at o'clock T. NJ.
An Act to abolish days OF grace and fix tho
dale of maturity on notes, drafts and other evil
Cences of indebtnesS.
Tuesday. Feb. 2, 1897 at O'Clock P. M.
An Act for the promotion of medical educa-
tion and the prevention of unauthorized uses OF
and traffic in dead human, bodies.
WI. KNOWLTON. Sec'y.
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The Portland daily press., 1897-02-01
Sudden Illness of Twenty Men in Lum-
bering Camp.

South Paris, January 30.-Twenty men
in Henry Keenan's camp in the north
ern part of the countyH recently sbeoame
suddenly critically ill., Poison was sus-
pected. Doctors were summoned by tele-
phone and conveyed By special train to
the camp. 1t is now thought that all will
recover. Investigation seemed to show
deleterious matter In the fshhash or tea.
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-01
The Committee on Railroads
Tefegra ptls and Expresses

Will give public hearing in Railroad Com
mssioners' office at Augusta. Wednesday, Feb
ruary 10, 1897, at O'Clock p. m. on an act to
extend the charter of the Wateryile and Wis
casset Rairoad Company.
Wednesday. February 10, at O'Clock p. M,
on an act to extend the charter of the Fan ining-
ton Watervile and Wiscasset Railroad Com
Wednesday February 10. 1897, at o'clock
n m on an act to amend Chap. $50 OF the z ri
vate Laws OF 1889 entitled an act to lncorpor-
ate the sIousam River Railroad Company.
'0 W JOHN M. KALER. Sec.
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The Portland daily press., 1897-02-01
DYNAMITES A TRAIN.
Insurgents Wreck au Arm0red Car oil
Spaniards.

Changes In Leadership at Pinar-Two
Commanders Cross the Trocha-Ham-
lets Burned and Sacked.
Key West, Fla, January 31.-Havana
advioes say that rumors have lately Eeen
circulated that the rebels are demoralized,
weakened and ready to surrender,
especially in the province of Pinar del
Rio. On the morning of tine 18th, as a
military train was crossing culvert at
Oceagura, between Candelaria and Man
gos, tremendous dynamite explosion
occurred ditching the engine and tender.
The armGred car was completely wrecked
and the other cars were more or less
damaged. The engineer. fireman and
thirteen soldiers were killed, and twenty
three wounded. The dead bodies were
brought to Havana.
Advices from Pinar del Rio announce
a change Of leadership in the rebel forces.
Mayia Rodriguez, after crossing the
trocha with strong body guard, has as
sumed command and Ruis Rivera, who
was designated to take charge of the
Cuban forces IN Havana province passed
the celebrated line Friday, and is now
near Marial at the head Of the insurgents
of this section.
Friday night the stragglers witnessed
the eastern heavens illuminated as if
Guanabacoa was on fire. Reports received
the next day stated thaE Aranguren had
struck another blow, sacklDg and burn
ing the hamlets of Cruz, Piedra and
Baouranao near Guanabacoa.
Weyler Issues DEGREES.
Havana, Jansury 31.-The Gaceta,
official, prints three DEGREES issued yester-
day by Weyler from his headquarters at
Cruces The DEGREES order the enforce
ment in the province of Santa Clara of
provisions of his last three previous de-
crees relative to the concentration Of the
Inhabitants, sale OF goods and establish
ment of zones of cultivation, as provided
for in the provinces of Pinar del Rio,
Havana and Matanzas.
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-01
The Committee ON Judiciary

Will give public hearing in its room at the
State House in Augusta, as follows:
Tuesday February 9, 1897, at 2 D. M, an act
to provide for the appointment OF commits
sioner OF highways.
An order directing the committee to inquire
Into the necessity of amending the provisions OF
Chap. 379 of the Public Laws relating to pre-
venting incompetent persons from conducting
the business OF apothecaries.
W. J. KNOWLTON, Sec.
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The Portland daily press., 1897-02-01
Alicia b, Crosby Ashore.

Delaware Break water, January ST.
Schooner Alicia B. Crosby. Captain
Bunker, Portland for Philadelphia, is
ashore at Tuwnsend's s inlet. Tug North
America Is standing by to render assist
ance.
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-01

noon while proceeding down the Della
ware river to safe anchorage from the
ice behind the government piers at Mar
Gus Hook, sixteen miles below this city
could be learned.
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-01
Remnins Of the ISAAC Jackson.

Vineyard Haven, Mass, January 3D.
The steam tug Mercury, towing the
lighter Oak, arrived this evening with
the sails, rigging, etc., from the bark
Isaac jackson at Pasquer Island
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-01
GERMANY CONSENTS TO COERCION
Joins England in Movement Against
Sultan.

Visit OF Russian Minister OF war TO beflln
Attracts Little Attention-Scheme of
Proposed Reforms.
| Berlin, January 31.-The Berlin news
papers noticing the visit to the German
capital of Count Muravieff, the Russian
foreign minister contrast the general in
difference shown his presence In the city
with the interest taken in the recent So
journ of Count Goluckowski. Brief as
Count Goluck kowski's stay In Berlin was.
it resulted in important change in Ger
many's policy toward the Sultan and
probably in the Balkans. The Austrian
| government has long maintained that
the objects of the Dreibund, especially
of the dual alliance could only be OBJ
tinople. The adhesion of Germany to
the Russian schemes of reform without
coercion. while Austria and Italy sup
ported England in insisting upon
coercion If necessary, was held by the
| Austrian minister to menace the
stability of the alliance. Count
Goluchowski is understood to have made
the all important declaration to the
Kaiser and Prince HohenlOhe that
| Austria and Italy would join England in
imposing by force the needful reforms
upon the Sultan, even if they had to act
without the cooperation of France and
Russia. Nothing but defeat In diplomacy
and disappointment of aim has resulted
from the attempts Of Germany to culti-
l
vate tine friendship of Russia. The
Russo French entsnte has grown in
oloseness, while the understanding be-
tween the Dreibund powers has been
subjected to some strain. Count
Goluchowski has succeeded In obtaining
such full agreement with the Kaiser as
will enable the ambassadors of the three
powers to work in perfect harmony.
| If the Turkishz correspondence issued
by the English foreign office had been
completed up to date, instead Of finishing
at the close of December, the moditica-
tion in Germany's policy would have
been even to alter the position of the
East. The Kaiser is no longer hard and
| fast opponent of coer cion, but has agreed
to join in coercion, If the other powers
are unanimous. Europe Is thus within
view Of presenting the Sultan with
programme of reform under compulsion,
not the 'moral pressure" the Russian
government still holds out for but the
| material enforcemen8 which Austria,
4 Italy and England have for some time
been agreed upon
The draft of the reform demands has
been presented to the Sultan through
Baron Calice, president at the ambassa-
| dorial conferences. Some semi oMcial
idea of the scheme of the Powers has
been received here from Constantinople.
The provinces, Asiato well rs European
are to have some sort of elective councils,
with administrative governments. A
council of state, compostd Of members
representing the provinces and members
appointed by the Sultan, is to sit for
stated annual periods in Constantinople.
This council will have voice Ill the ap-
pointment of ministers and in regulation
of finances. Tho Sultan is to govern
through his ministers and not through
the palacs functionaries and the admin
istration Of Justice Ia to be reformed.
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-01
The e;orn llplttee or Judiciary

state hoGse in Augusta, Tuesday, February
IS, 1897, at O'Clock p m. An Act to author
iZe the Rumford Falls Lumber company to
jan30td W. j. KNOWLTON, Sec'y.
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-01
Lloyd Steamship COmpany's Letter
to Agents.
FOREIGN CONCERNS CAMPAIGN
AGAINST IMMIGRATION BILL.
Attempt to Influence Votes in Congress
Against the Measure-Circular Letter
From Senator Lodge.

Washington, January Ex-senator
copy of the kilograms that Classenirs &
Cos. were sending out to affect votes on
the immigration bill, and which I gave
to the press, there has besn sent me a
copy Of circular this firm has been
sending through the mail. AS they
stated in an interview that they were
sending out their kilograms only in an
individual capacity, it will be interesting
to observe that this circular ia addressed
to agents who, suppose, were also to act
in an individual capacity and not as
agents of the North German Lloyd
Steamship company.
"The, circular reads as follows:
Chicago, July 25, To agents. An immi-
grafton bill, intended to materially re-
strict immigration comes up for final dis
position in the House of Representatives.
Washin zton, D. c., Wednesday, the 9th
inst. 1t is quite clear that immigration
will really be restricted almost to the ex-
tent of the total exclusion of Immigrants
should the bill become law. Every
effort should therefore be made to insure
the defeat of the bill. You are Indirectly
interested i'll the defeat of the bill as
much as we are, and we would respects
fully-a ask you to wire your Representa-
tive in Congress Immediately upon re-
ceipt of this. to vote against the bill, in
forming him that the measure virtually
means exclusion and his vote in favor of
the same will mean reputation by bis
constituents and his defeat at the next
election. Trusting you will not fail to
give this matter your prompt attention,
we are,
Yours respectfully.
H. CLASSENIUS & CO.
"Enclosed was little slip in red type
as follows: Wire your representative
fully and let US know the cost of the tele-
gram. We will promptly refund the
amount to you. think it very desirable
that the attention of Congress, of the
press, and of the public should be drawn
to this attempt on the part of the agents
of foreign corporation to defeat meas
ure of great public Importance, in which
the people of the United States are pro-
foundly interested
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-01
A Public Hearing

will he given by the Subcommittee of the Ju-
dietary and Legal Affairs committee, at the
Judiciary committee room at the State House,
Augusta, Monday, Feb. s, 1897, at 2 o'clack p.
m.
On the amending or repeating of the Insol
vency laws of the State.
Per order of the committee,
l.. L. WALTON.
Z. c. REYNOLDS.
FRANK L. NOBLE.
ian25dtd w. H. FOGLER.
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-01
Death of the President of the Pennsylvania
Railroad.

Railroad.
Philadelphia, Pa, January So.-0eorge
B. Roberts, president Of the Pennsylva-
mia railroad, died at 4.30 this afternoon
at his home at Baln, suburb OF this
city, from heart failure superinducod by
indigestion and catarrh OF the stomach.
DR.. j. W. Lodge, who has been MIR. Rob-
ert's family physician for thirty tyears
said tonight that Mr.. Roberts had had
serious organic trouble OF the heart for
more than Is years. In July, MIR. Rob
erts went to New England for short
rest and change and while there more
serious symptoms were developed. On his
return to his home, August 81 MS anllo-
tion had go increased that it was neres-
sary for him to be confined to- 4his room
Since then he has hesn gradually failing
and for the past week his symptoms De
came more alarming until his death this
afternoo
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-01
The Committee oar BANKS ihd
Banking

will give public hearing IN its room roo at Eth the
ruary TO- 1897 at O clock in the afternoon
upon petition asking for reduction OF tax
on Savings Banks.
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-01
ESTABLISHED JUNE %. 1s62-VOL. "a.
LEGISLATIVE NOTICES.
STATE OF MAINE.
House OF REPRESENTATIVE

House OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Ordared That the time for the reception of
Petitions and bills for private and special legls-
lation be limited to Monday, February e,1l ISL
1887, and that all petitions ana Diiis pIesGaasu
after that date be referred TO the next legls-
lature
Read and passed. -, g COMMON 1,.u,-
true COPY. Attest:
w. S COTTON, Clerk.
ian15 tfeb2d,w,t
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-01
fHE WEATHER.

Boston, Jan. 81
Local forecast for
Monday: Fair, slight
ly warmer; variable
Winds.
Washington, Jan.31
Forecast for New
England: Fair Mon
day probably snow
or rain by Tuesday
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-01
ADVERTISING

may sell family the first barrel o
flour; but it never sold the second-the
flour itself does that. All the advertis-
ing in the world never would made the
enormous demand for rPEELSBURY'S
BEST unless it was the best.
ALL THE ENTERPRISING AND UP
TO DATE GROCERS SELL: PILLS
RURK'S BEST.
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-01
The Committee ON Judiciary

VIII give public hearing in its room at the
State House in Augusta, as follows:
Wednesday, FEB. IL. 1897, at 2 O'Clock, p. .m.
An Act forl the use of compressed air for
power
AL Order that the Committee inquire into the
expediency of legislation to provide State sup.
port of all paupers.
Tuesday Feb. 9, 1897, at o'clock, D. m.,
An Act to amend Section one, Chap'er 9l,soi
the r. s., relating to mortgages of personal
property
feb1dtd W. j. KNOwLToN. sec'y.
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-01
The Committee Oh Judiciary

will gixe public hearing in its room at the
State House in Augusta, Tuesday, February
16. 1897, at o'clock p. IN. An Act to amend
section nine of chapter 142 of the Revised
Statutes in relation to the Reform School.
jan30td W. j. KNOWLTON, Sec'y
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-01
'E'Bae Com Rissaifeee ON Legal Al
fairs

will give public hearing in its room in the
State House ill Augusta as follows:
On Tuesday, February 8, 1897, at o'clock
OF Revised Statutes relating to tees OF referees.
On Tuesday, Feb. 2. 1897, at 2 o'clock p M,
Oh an act to authorize the constructor OF
over ttdewaters In the town of Harpswell.
On Tuesday, Feb. 2, 1897. on an act s.sa 70
change the name OF the st. Lawrence Street
CONGREGATIONAL Parish of Portland. Me.
jan2sdtd
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-01
The BROOKLYN Damaged.

Philadelphia. January 3l.-No details
of the extent of the damage done to the
United States cruiser Brooklyn, which
struck on rocky ledge yesterday after
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-01

morning, warmer in the interior, winds
shifting to easterly with increasing force
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-01
The Committee ON Railroads
Teiegraphs and Expresses

Will give an adjourned public hearing IN
Railroad Commissioners office at Augusta,
Tuesday, February 2, 1897. at 2 O'Clock p. n.;
on an act additional to Chap. 81 of the Revised
Statutes relating to railroads.
BY order of the committee.
JOHN NJ. KALER. Sec.
jan29dtd
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-01
Tiae Com alaistee ON Legal Affairs

Will give a public hearing in its room at the
State House in Augusta, as follows:
On an act to amend Chap. 1856 of Private
fzation OF Parishes of Protestant Episcopal
church on Thursday, February 4, 1897, at 2
O'Clock p. m. jan ~ dtd
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-01
The Committee On Railroads
TeRexraphs and Expresses

Will give q public hearing in Railroad Com
miSsioners' office at Augusta Wednesday, Feb
ruarr 4, 1897, at2 30 O'Clock p m., on an act
re ating to the iRumford Falls and Buckheid
Railroad Company
jan29dtd
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-01
The Library Com tallstee

VIII give public hearing in the State Library
Ro ms at Augusta. February 10. 1897, at I. 81
.. M, O he expeiiency Of establishing sys
ten OF travelling libraries
io By order of Committee.
lG FRANK L. GUERNSEY
feb1dtd Secretary
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-01
Tsse Committee ON Railroads
TeHegrmpEaS and Expresses

viii give public hearing in Railroad Commis-
soner's office at Augusta.
Wednesday. February 10, 1897 at o'clock
D. M, on the bill an act to Incorporate the
Windham and Harrison Railway Company.
Wednesday, February 10, 1897, at o'clock
D. m.. on the bill all act to incorporate the Kit
Terry and Eliot Street Railway Company.
jan28dtd
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-01
The Conn mattee OH Education

will give public hearing in its rooms at
the State House in Augusta, Wednesday,
February 8, 1897, at o'clock /. m, on the
resolve for special appropriation in favor
OF the Gorham State Normal School
F. S. WALLS, Chairman
C. N. BLANCHARD, Secretary. jan30td
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-01

The Nicaraguan Canal Bill Still Unfinished
Decentralization Cases and Appro-
priation Bills viii Occupy Attention of
House,
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1897-03-02
PROUD OF HIS SIMPLICITY.

As Benjamin Franklin was pleased
to recall his life as a printers appren-
tice, SO President Kruger told me with
some appearance of satisfaction, says
Poultney Bigelow, that his youth had
been largely spent ia herding cattle.
Sir James SiveWright, the minister of
public works in the Cape Colony, told
me that he once called upon Kruger
with a certain duke, who was by no
means conceited, but was somewhat
deficient in diplomatic address. The
conversation. as ! recall it, ran about
as follows. OF course, it vas conducted
by means Of an interpreter.
Duke: Tell the president that I am
the Duke Of, and have come to pay
my respects upon him"
Kruger gives a grunt, signitying
welcome.
Duke, after a long pause: "Ahl tell
him that I am a member of the English
parliment."
Kruger gives another grunt, and
pufs his pipe.
Duke, after a still longer. pause:
"And-you might tell him that I am
era member of the house of lords-a
lord-you know"
Kcuger pufs as before, and mods his
head, with another grunt.
Duke, after a still more awkward
pause, during which his grace appears
to have entertained doubts as to wheth-
er he had as yet been sufficiently iden-
titled: "Er-it might interest the
president to know that I was a vice
roy"
Kruger: "Eh4 What's that-a vice
royw
Duke: ooh, a viceroy-that is a
sort of a king, you know"
Kruger continued putting in silence
for some moments, obviously weary of
this form of conversation. Then,
turning to the interpreter, he said,
grufay: Tell the Englishman that I
was a cattle herder."
This closed the interview.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1897-03-02
SOME PERTINENT QUESTIONS

I took my boy off for a sail on a
Sound steamer a short time ago. Here
is what he asked me in the course of
the day.
do you call this a Sound steamer
because it makes a noiseG"
us that water down there any wet
ter than the water on the Atlantic
ocean2n
What n axes the water wet, any
how9"
How many men could be drowned
in water as deep as that4"
IF a mamma fish couldn't get any
worms in the water for the little fish,
would she go ashore and dig for
themR"
Suppose a whale came along and
sat on an oyster for three days 50 that
he couldn't open mis- shell, would it
sufocate the oyster4'.
Doesn't the dampness ever give
clans maiarla7"
Does it hurt to get droWned4"
Is that big man with the geld but
tens On his coat the papa of all those
men who do whatever he tells them8"
Life.