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The Portland daily press., 1897-04-16
A BATH WoMAN's WILL.
Contestants in the Kimball Case Withdraw
Their Suit.

Boston, April 15.-The contest ovel
the will of tho late Mrs. Maria Kimbal
of Charlestown is ended. The contest
ants withdrew their appeal in tine
Suffolk Supreme court today, before
Judge Ilathrop, from the decree OF the
Probate court, allowing the will, and the
will was finally proved and allowed.
The statrix died several months ago,
leaving an estate of the value of $40. 0U0.
Mrs. Kimball was born in Bath, Me-,
and her brothers are residents of the
same place.
The contestants of the will were Mrs.
Kim balls three brothers, Charles, A n
drew and Henry Purington.
.rhe will gives to Mrs. Kimball's sis
ter, Mary J. jeffrey, the house le Salem
street avenue, Chaflestown. 1t gives to
her niece. Edith L. Phelan, diamond
ring. 1t gives TO her brother, Henry
Purington, her one half interest in a
farm at Harpswell Me-, for his life, and
then on his ueath to her nephew, Bepjn-
min K. Jeffrey. 1t further gives to her
executrix, Louisa p. Eastman, in trust,
the house 107 Warren avenue, Boston, to
pay out of the income $40 to her broth
er, Andrew PurinRton, ench year of his
life, and the remainder to go to the ex-
ecutrix, and on the death of both the
property to go TO her niece, Edith L..
Phelan. in fee. 1t finally gives the resi-
due Of her estate to Louisa 2. Eastman.
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DATE TO BE FIXED.

Senate Likely to Vote Soon on Arbitration
Treaty.
Washington, April 15.-In accordance
with his previous notice. Senator Davi
promptly moved an executive session Of
the Senate after the disposal of the rou-
tine morning business today for the pui-
pose OF taking up the Anglo-Amerioan
arbitration treaty,
Senator Davis promptly endeavored to
secure unanimous agreement upon o
time to take vote upon the treaty as
n whole, but in this he did not succeed
owing to objections from several Semi
tors. Senator Garter objected to fixing
a vote until pairs for absent Senators
opposed to the treaty could be arranged
on the basis of two for one. MIR. Dass
said he would make no objection 4 To-
arrangement Of pairs ON this basis and
urged that this should he no longer
considered valid objection to vots On
the treaty as whole. The objections
were not Withdrawn.
Ihe objections stated that they had
no purpose to unduly delay final action,
and when the executive session COT
cluded, after continuing about an hour
and half, there was All understanding
that Senator Davis would renew his r.
quests OH next Monday aud that thee
will probably be no objections to fixing
date.
The Portland daily press., 1897-04-16
Death of Mrs. Tilton.

New York, April 15.-Mrs. Elizabeth r.
Tilton, the wife of Henry Ward Beech.
er's accuser, died on Tuesday last at her
death was not made public until today.
Since the famous Beecher trial she had
lived in strict retirement, and in recent
years had shared her home with her wild
owed daughter Even the fact of her
death was kept secret, and there are no
external signs of mourning on the house
where her dead body lies. Theodore Til
ton, her husband, is in Paris where he
has lived ever since the Beecher trial.
The Portland daily press., 1897-04-16
"city Of Augustan Wins.

Boston, April 15.-Ihe United States
court CT appeals in decision today dis
missed the libel brought by tho owners
of the schooner A. Heaton of Rockland,
Me-, against the schooner City of Au-
claimed $4,000 damages for injuries to
her caused by collision between her
and the libellee off Nauset light ON the
night of September l3, 1895. : . . The
appellate court holds that the district
judge was right in holding that the
libellants Of the schooner A. Heaton wal
at fault as she was at the time sailing
free and the City of Augusta was close
hauled, and she failed to show that she
kept well clear of the course Of the City
OF Augusta.
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Maine shriners .ananet.

Lewiston, April 15.-Shrlners from all
parts of Maine Assem- bled at Kora Tem-
pie tonight to witness the work on Is
candidates, and over 200 sat down to a
banquet following. These initiated
We're John II. Hill. Augusta; Stinson +.
Walker, Bristol; Elmer q. Gerrish, Etl
ward p. Winslow, Leander W. Forbes,
Portland: W. 7. Euimons, q. H. Han
SOD, Snco; Angus o. Campbell, Sanger
Vile; Il. ID. Lynn, Augusta; G. C..
Smith, Phillips; George Phillips. Water.
vile; @. II. Greenlsaf, Bath; John +.
Lamb, Liver,nore talls.
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ESPECIAL TO THE pnEss.l

Lewiston, April l5.-The black felt
hats, blue COAT and the Grand Army
badge are to be seen on every corner
here. The veterans have turned out in
large mum bers for the annual encamp-
ment OF the Maine Department which
began at 1.30 today. The advance
guard of the old soldiers were on the
ground yesterday. Every train today
has added to their numbers. Headquar-
ters are at Hotel Atwood, big brick
hostelry built on the side OF hill
down by the lower Maine Central sta
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Rough on Peary.

Washington, April 15.-The Navy De-
partment is in {. ferment over an order to
Lieut.. Peary, the Arctic explorer. to leave
the New York navy yard and take up
his station at Mare Island, Califcrn la.
Just at this moment the officers friends
and persons taking an active interest In
Polar explorations are engaged in rails
ing fund in New York to.defray the
expenses of another expedition to be con-
ductel by Lieut.. Peary into the fur
north. 1t is asserted that the detach-
ment of the officer from New York now
will involve the enterprise in failure.
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Still No Good News.

Memphis, April 15.-While the oondi-
tiona of the affairs in the overfiowed
Mississippi delta is reported brighter TO-
night the situation between Vicksburg
and New Orleans il causing the greatest
pprehension. The river continues to
rise in the Louisiana leyees district and
weak spots in the levees sare being
strengthened and watched day and night.
At Memphis the river rose one-tenth OF
foot In the "a hours ending tonight.
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ations, rules and postofTioes. The Demo-
crats decilned to accept this in full, put
20 1ake ln parf; They siQnified a Wiling
ional member of the appronristions COM
mittee instead of two which their pro-
position involved; to agree to an increase
OF the pest Office committee to ten
which would make an equal division
of it, but refuse to allow any change on
rules. The Republicans will probably
submit this proposition to their cauous.
No change is contemplated by either
size in the committee on finance.
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Omega Loadin g for Portland.

Boston, April 15.-Captain Mundy of
the British barkentine Glenafton, which
came into port last night from Arroyo,
2. r., reports on last Sunday during a
stiff breeze the vessel sprung aleak in
her bow ports. which was stepped with
some difficulty. The .Glsnafton left in
port at Arroyo, P. r., Oh April /, the
British schooner Omega, Captain Lecain,
loading for Portland, Me-, to sail in
about siz days.
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tion. Some of the veterans may have
been obliged to ask where the hotel is
located, but once inside they find an
abundance OF guides to points of inter-
est. The corridors are adorned with
plaoards announcing that L. L. Carle-
uon's headquarters are in the parIor
Mr.. Carleton's placards are big ones
nbont twice AS long. rs those which
Candldats for Department. com,
mander, RoomEs 56." The friends
of MIR. Carleton say that the
relative size ofethe placards and is about
the same as the proportion of one boom
to the other. Mr.. Carleton has been here
all day greeting his friends and support
ers. His rooms ale a great place to look
for Portland men for he counts on the
support of sBosworth Post Mr.. Southland
has to attend the Methodist conference
in Portland, so he "is in the hands af
his frienus, who are doing all they can
for him.
The groups il the hotel corridors this
morning were talking about the contest
for the post Of commander. That is
naturally the great topic. but other
things were mentioned. 1t has until
this year been the custom to hold the en-.
camp in February, but last year at
Bangor it was voted to change the date
to April for the reaaon that February is
too cold and inclement a month for tn 9
older memters to enjoy travelling. 1t
has rained hard here today and the
streets are deep in mud Perhaps that
accounts for the fact that there has been
good deal OF talk in favor of returning
to the old plan Of holding the annual
gatherings in February. "We might
just as well ,have. cold and snow as to
struggle around in mud and RAIN said
one veteran, and this seemed to be the
opinion Of a large number.
Then the veterans had that never fail
ing topic of discussion. the home at New
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portherly winds, becoming variable.
Local Weather Report.
Portland, Me April l5.-The local
weather. bureau office records as to the
weather are as follows.
a. in.-Barometer. 20. 900; thermome-
ter, 450; dew point. 44.0; humidity, 96;
wind NE; velocity, 2; weather, 1t. rain.
8 o. pl.-Barometer, 80. $50: thermome-
ter. 41.0; dew point, A.; humidity, 1000;
wind, X; velocity, 5; weather, foggy.
Mean daily thermometer, 43.0; maxi
mum thermometer, 400; u. inimum TT err
moineter, 40; maximum velocity of wind,
IA, E; total precipitation, .62
The Portland daily press., 1897-04-16
Senate Committees Still Unsettled.

Washington, April 15.--The managing
COMMITTEES representing the Republican
senatJrs and the opposition coalition
we're in conference several times today
in their efforts to reuch an agreement
of the reorganization of ths Senate COM
mittees. The Republicans notified the
combination of the rejection of their
proposition and submitted proposition
of their own which was that the Re-
publicans should take the chairmanships
as suggested and that they should be
In control of thessoommittees on appropri-
The Portland daily press., 1897-04-16
Skirmishes in Cuba.

Havana, April 15.-Admiral Navarro
has left by the cruiser Legaspi for the
north coast of the island There have been
skirmishes at Placetas, S7gua, Ciego.
Buciegovaila and Grande Minas, in
which, according to the official reports
the insurgents lost Is killed. Upwards Of
sixty huta have been destroyed in the
dfstriCrs named,
The Portland daily press., 1897-04-16
sENATEAND TARIFF BILL.
Many Industries Putting In Claims fo
Protection.

Many Industries Putting In Claims fer
Protection.
Washington, April 15.-The Republ-
can subcommittee of the Senate commit
| lee on finance held an all day session at
thesCapital today to afford an opportun.
| ty to other senators to make suggestions
ON the tariff bill,
Senator Quay devoted himself especial
| ly to the rate on carpets and mating
| Senator Perkinss was given AN EXTENDED
hearing on the fruit schedule He present
ell the committee with samples of both
California and foreign Eouriants am
raisins and asked for an increas of the
rate on currants. He suggested a sui
stitlte schedule on beet sugar provi,ifny
for duty of one cent pound on sugar
testing 70 by the polariscope and increat-
ing to ] l-2 cents for the 9U.p cent test
The committee promised to give thS
metter due attention.
A more pronouncedly favorable recerl
tion of the committee WAS given to !
suggestion for a drawback duty on i'm
ported tin cans in which fruit and sal
mon are exported.
Senator Sewall' suggestions pertainei
to almost the entire list of New Jersey
manufactures. There was several re-
monstrancas agajdst the Dingley rates in
his papers,
Senators Baker and Harris asked for a
duty Of 50 per ton Or gypsum and for
a decrease Of the duty proposed on Mexi-
can cattle. =
Senators Elkins and Wellington both
appeared in support of the Dingley rates
on coal.
During the way a mum ber of the Re-
pu blicanS senators from the inter-lnoun-
tain states met TO agree upon plan of
cooperation. They reached no definite
conclusion except to stana together 10
their demands on wool, hides, cattle,
lead, ore and other Rocky mountain pro-
ducts.
Callers.at the White House.
Washington, April 15.-These Was a
very large crowd of visitors at the White
House again today. Senators Hanna of
Ohio and Proctor of Vermont oalied
early and held q consultation with the
President for some time. Whils they
were talking to him, Mr.. Mckinley sent
out word that Se would deny himself
to all visitors today ON account of the
pressure of business, but he later revoked
the order and saw all who came. The
visit of Messrs. Hanna and Proctor eyi-
IDENTITY was of more than ordinary i'm :
portance, but both senators decline to
make any statement.
1t developed at the White IIouse that
the President has practically made up
his mind to reappoint Charles L. Knapp
of New York, consul general to Montre-
al
Allan Arthur, a son of President Ar
thur, who il a candidate for the mission
to the Netherlands, fled his yaners to-
day.
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ference lasted long time and when it
was over, no one would say Word,
which has served to greatly. Intensity the
interest. 1t is reported that matters nave
taken new turn owing to the attack OF
Mr.. Chaplin on the Howard NaIionai
bank. It is even reported that his y1gor-
Gus prosecution of the investigation has
developed unpleasant matters.
The Portland daily press., 1897-04-16
solon Chase a Bimetallist

Auburn, April l5.-Hon. Solon Chase
addressed the Auburn bimetallic league
this evening on Thomas Jefferson and
his work as a statesman MIR. Chase said
the trouble in the business world was
caused by the demonetization Of silver.
He briefly related the story of aTtem
Steers - :.
The Portland daily press., 1897-04-16
France and Brazil 10 Arbitrate.

Paris, April 15.-M. Hanotaux. the
minister for foreign affairs, informed TIE
caDlnat today that convention had
been signed bstwaen France and Hrszil
for the purpose of arhitrating the Guinea
territory which is in dispute between
the two countries.
The Portland daily press., 1897-04-16
Not All Harmony in Athens

London, april I5.-The Athens corres-
pondent of the Times will say tomor-
row: "The failure OF the first raid has
deepeued the general evaporation and
led to much angry recrimlnation. ALI
authorities declare that there is want
of confidence bewteen the court and the
government. A pessim istio tone is be-
coming more and more noticeable. but
the clalnor for war does not diminish"
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lRREeuLARs DOING GOOD WORK.
Several Important Victories Gained
Against Turks.

Several Important Victories Gained
Against Turks.
Larissa, April 15.-There is no truth in
the Turkish reports sayihg that the
Greek regulars have been driven out of
Macedonia.
The main body Of the irregulars ia con-
tinuing its successful operations against
Turkey, with view Of cutting the
Turkish lines of communication, getting
in the rear of the Turks and raising the
Macedonians against the rule of the Sui.
tan.
Chief Davslis sent detachment con-
sisting of the Italians under Col.
Cipriani, thu well-known Socialistic
leader, to the left of Pigavitza, with in
structiUns to attack and capture Zlovof,
a small town occupying all important
strategetic position. The Italians ac-
colnplished their task. They are now
hold ing Zlovof.
Chief Davelis sent another column Of
irregulars to the right under orders to
invest and capture Sionto, another
strategic position of Importance. This
movement was also successfully carried
out.
After the capture of Zlovof. the Greek
irregular force operating in that direc-
tion continued its advance as far as
Kritudes, Blissia and Kourduzi.
The Greeks have been Instructed to
hold the latter place at all costs.
At Kritudez, Blissia and kourduziz,
heavy t1ghting occurred between the
toned were captured, but the invading
1rregulars of Greece, mountain men and
born fighters, proved themselves more
than q match for the trained Turkish
troops, and drove the latter before them
| from place to place.
Another column of Greek irregulars
were confronted by strong forces of Tur-
kish regular troops, stationed IN we'll de-
| tended positions i'll the village of Anan-
koutre and Kanakoutra. Sharp fighting
| followed at both places; but in spite of
| the stubborn defence of the Turks, the
Greeks carried both villages.
| This route into Greek territory is be-
| ing placed in state of defence, making
| it almost impossible for Turkish force
to advance in the place OF the opposition
of the irregulars.
The Greek irreaulars now hold all of
the roads leading from the Thessalian
frontier in the direction Of Greyena which
may be looked upon as the Tul kish CEN
tire.
1t is stated that the Albanians are de-
serting from the Turkish forces near
Olympus. escaping into Thessaly and
are joining the Greek forces.
The whole campaign was well con ,
ceived and has been executed with great
skill. 1
Flocling Into Cities.
Larissa, April 15.-The inhabitants Of
the villages of this vicinity are focking
into town with their belongings, fearing
the outbreak of the war.
Let Them Fight 1t Out.
Vienna, April 15.-It is said here to-
MIG hit on reliable authority that the Em-
peror Nicholas has declared that Meth
ing now remains but to abandon Turkey
and Greece to their fate aud leave them
to measure strength. His Majesty is re-
ported to have added emphatically that
If Turkey now declared war it would be
exclusivelykdue to the provocation afford
ed by Greece.
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EB Martin Case Takes New Turn.

Boston, April 15.-T he General Martin
investigation has deepened into mys-
terry through conference this after
the members Of the council. and the law
yers In the case. Ey-District Attorney
Sherman Hoar was also there. Tie con
The Portland daily press., 1897-04-16
CITY Clerks Salary Reduced.

Biddefori, April 15.-The committee
OF salaries met today and made up list
for presentation at the next mseting of
the city council. The only reduction is
5000 in the salary of the city clerk.
The Portland daily press., 1897-04-16
rHe WEATHER.

Boston, April 10. =
Forecast for Boston
ana Vicinity for Fri.
day: Fair weather
south west winds.
Washington, April
l5.-Forecast for Fri
day far A1aine, New
hampshire aud Yer
mont: Threatening
weather with show
erS Eridny: brisk
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A party of 81 Chinamen arrived in
Montreal yesterday on their way to Cuba
to work on thsi sugar plantat ions, COM
ing at the instigation of the Spanish
government.
The Portland daily press., 1897-04-16

In the basement today new stock of Vases
an extensive assortment, some from Japan. others
from American factories.
Pitcher shapes soc to S1.o8.
Large mottled glazed 4oc to SIC.
Blown crystal 25c to 48c.
Cut glass 2oc to oSc.
Pressed glass SC to 1oc.
Easter eggs, ducks, chickens, little hens. rab-
bits cards, booklets, and sterling silver novelties,
all appropriate for Easter gifts.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS,
PORTLAND, APRIL 1e, 1897.
q NE word more about Gloves;
" A steady stream of them has bee

N NE word more about Gloves.
~ A steady stream of them has been
coming in and going out Of here all the week
in constantly increasing volume and our Easter
Glove trade bids fair to surpass any previous
months business this department has done.
And that is well.
The reason isn't far to seek. An enormous
stock of reliable gloves, carefully fitted and war;
ranted--.could we offer more?
This morning then thirty dozen more of fine
lambskin walking gloves dambskin is bit heavier
than kid and not quite heavy dogskin) fastened
with two large clasps, like mans glove, the wrists
faced the seams Tapped and the backs either plain
"Paris Point" or heavy silk embroidered, at $1.5o
-tan, mode, golden brown, oxblood and black. It's
wonderfully good Glove for the price.
With these came a fresh lot of white kid street
gloves, heavily embroidered in two tones Of color.
two silver clasps at $3.50.
The Portland daily press., 1897-04-16

1t was 1.30 when Commander Carver
called the encampment to order in the
City hall. A military effect was given
to the proceedings by two grizzled and
gray veterans who stood guard at the
door with bayonetted muskets. Only
those who knew the pass word might
enter, and that was known only TO the
Grand Army men. 'TEertirst session was
almost wholly devoted to the presentation
of the annual reports and the reading of
the address of Command err in Chief
Carver, an extract from which follows:
COMMANDER CARVER'S ADDRESS.
The commaudep said in part: ''I con
gratulats you. commander. that you live
among people who love and honor you.
i hope the time will never come when
we shall cease TO talk of the war for the
Union or become unmindful of its les
sons. The Union soldiers should never
forget the place their hayonets ana
sabsrs gave them in history. IL is the
mission of the Grand ArnS @ the Re-
The Portland daily press., 1897-04-16
DEPARTMENT OF MAINE.
Grand Army Men Of State at Lewis.
ton.
COMMANDER-IN-CH CLARKSON
GREETED BY COMRADES.

First Days Session of the Encampment-
Hearty Welcome Extended to Gen.
CIarkson-Keports of Officers-The
Contest for Commandership.
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JUDGE STORROW DEAD.
Famous As Counsel In Venezuela
Case,
EXPIRED SUDDENLY CONGRESS.
SIONAL LIBRARY.

Had Recently Returned From Venezuela
With Minister Andrade Where He Went
to Present Treaty to President of That
Country-Born In Boston In 1887.
Washington. April 15.-Judgs James
J. storrow, lawyer of Boston, dropped
dead while at the Congressional library
today.
Judge Storrow took an Important part
in The proceedings incident to arbitra-
tion treaty between the government of
Great Britain and Venezuela for the
settlements of the boundary line dispute.
He was appointed special counsel by
the Venezuelan government to represent
Ii, and his brief was considered one
of the clearest and best presentations
ontthe boundary question that was pre-
pared. After Minister Andrade and
Sir Julian PaLncefote had agreed on
the terms Of a treaty, Mr.. Storrow. ac-
oompanied the former to Venezuela
when the treaty was presented to the
President of that country. The deceased
returned to the United States with Mr..
Andrade and since then spent most oil
his time in Washiagton.
Boston, April 15.-James J. Storrow,
| WAS born in this city July 80. 1887. MIR.
Storrow was undoubtedly the greatest
authority on telegraph and telephone
law in the country, if not IN the world.
He acted rs leading counsel for the Anne
rican Bell Telephone company from al
most the inception of the concern.
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Ship Stores and chandlery, Agents
for Taunton Mfg. Co., Tall0w, Metal
and Copper Sheating, Copper Bolts,
&C.; the John A. ROebliny Sons Coz
Wire Rope, of all kinds; Woodbury.
Mills Duck, all widths; Manila Rope,
Blocks, Chains, Anchors and Naval
Stores. ap5d1m
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port for aged veterans and their wives.
The home Is in existence and is an appli
can't for state aid. but without the en-
dorsement of the Depa tnle Mt its chances
are not particularly good. Senator BILL
ings to be sure, got resolve in its favor
through the Senate during the last leg
islature, but it failed in the House. Mr..
Billings was enrly on the ground today
and his arrival was regarded, as the open
ing of new campaign in favor of the
Newport institution.
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Let Them Fight 1t Out.

Vienna, April 15.-It is said here TO-
MIG hit on reliable authority that the Em-
peror Nicholas has declared that ncth-
ing now remains but to abandon Turkey
and Greece to their fate aud leave them
to measure strength. His Majesty is re-
ported to have added emphatically that
il Turkey now declared war it would be
exclusivelykdue to the provocation afford
ed by Greece.
The Portland daily press., 1897-04-16
Flocking Into Cities.

Larissa, April 15.-The inhabitants OF
the villages of this vicinity are Hocking
into town with their belongings, fearing
tha outbreak of the war.