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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-10-23
STMAN BROS. & BANCROFT.


The Marquis of Salisbury asked if
France was ready to open her minis to
free coinage, and Senator Wolcott replied:
"Yes.''
The premier thereon inquired at what
ratio France would open her miuts.
Senator Wolcott said at Is 1-2, adding
that the American ENJOYS had accepted
this ratio
The Senator then presented the follow
ing list of contributions which among
Others, he suggested Great Britain might
make:
FIRST, the opening of the Indian minis
and the repeal of the order making the
sovereign legal tender in India.
Second, placing .one-fifth of the
Bank of England in silver.
lhird, raising the legal tender limit
| OF silver to say ten pounds and issuing 20
shilling notes based on silver, which shall
be legal tender and the retirement, in
graduation or otherwise of the ten shilling
gold pieces and the substitution of paper
based ON silver
Fourth, an agreement to coin annual
| ~ SO much silver, the amount to be left
| open.
Fifth, the opening of the Indian Eng
llsh mints to the coinage of rupees and
! to the coinage of British dollars which
| shall be full legal tender in the STRAIGHT
settlements and other silver standard
colonies and tenders in the United King
dom to the limit of silver legal teLder.
Sixth, colonial action and the coinage
of silver In Egypt.
Seventh, something having the general
scope Of the Huskisson plan."
| The meeting then closed and it was un-
derstood by the parties that the absence
OF the French ambassador, Baron De
Courcel from the proceedings, should be
regarded as informal and second con-
ference was held on the 10th, at which, in
addition to those already mentioned, the
french ambassador and M. Geotfray, the
present "SAe
me French ambassador was then in
vlteo 10 declare the position of the French
eoFernment and he said France was
leauy 10 reopen her minis to the coinage
OF silver If the co mercial nations
a t 9ne same course, and he advocated
au sresso iength che ratio of Is / g. but.
ne explained, France would not consider
the reopening OF the minis of India alons
as pelng su1holent guarantee TO nernit
gne rrench government to re omen the
ffsnch mlnts to the free coinage of silver
olr Michael Hicks-Beach then an
,l1o uennltely that Great Britain
Wouid not agree to open the Enplish
minis to the unlimited coinage of silver
and that whatever views he and his
colleagues might separately hold REGARD.
ing blmetallism he could say that thew
were united on this point. wy
Baron de Courcel said, as q personal
suggestion, that among contributions
ne thought Great Britain should oman the
Indian mints, and also agree to the INV, ~
chase annually GOO pounds sterlinpp of
silver for % series of years. -
Senator Wolcott accepted the pronosal
that the British government should make
this purchase with proper safeguards and
provisions as to the place and manner Of
its use. -
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-10-23
OWEN, MOORE & co.
G. A. r. MEN IN CAMBRIDGE.
Portland Veterans Royally Entertained
Last Night.

Cambridge, October 22-About hun
dred veterans of Bosworth Post Of Port
land, Maine. arrived here today, on a
visit to William H. Smart Post 80, and
viii remain two days as the guests of the
Cambridge post The occasion Is the 30th
anniversary of Post 30 This morning
there was a parade Of both posts, after
which cars were taken for spy Pond
Grove, where the day was spent in games
and sports
This evening the visitors were royalty
entertained by their hosts in Temple hall,
where plates were laid for nearly 300.
John W. Walker acted as toastmaster
and read a very pleasant letter from
President Mckinley who noted with
pleasure the fact that the two old posts
We're to share the joys Of their 30th ami
Versary together. He hoped that the
members would live to enjoy many more
happy reunions
Mayor Sortwell extended the freedom of
the city to the boys from Maine.
among other speakers were Command 5r
EIl1s OF Bosworth post; John M. Deane,
department commander of Massachusetts !;
Internal Revenue Collector James D.
gill, Postmaster Sweet Of Portland;
Senator +. W. Dallinger; Past Depart
ment Commander George S. Evans;
Senior Vice Commander John ]. Gilman,
inspector General Swift; President of
the Board of Alderman Bradford; DR.. H
= Macrey, and President Apsey of the
Gam bridge Common Council.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-10-23

capturing the city. The main column
Imagination anyway, but had it been
reality it's services would not have been
needed for Major Collins and his men
took little time in routing the enemy and
winning the battle oflLigonia once they
were on the field.
In the above order and accompanied by
half the youthful generation of Portland
and great many others who were not
SO young, the battalion proceeded out
Danforth street, down over the steep hill
and to Vaughan's bridge. From this
point one could look away across the
valley to the bordering hills along the
horizon over which hung the haze of the
autumn afternoon. The prospect from
the hill was most beautiful one. The
trees with their foliage radiant with
many autumnal tints lent color to the
scene, while the reflected rays of the
sun il the waters of Fore river, the little
squads of blue on the bridge or the hills
beyond 1t partly obscured by clouds of
dust with here and there tiny red flag
in the hands Of the signal men wagging
information to and fro, completed as
pretty picture as one would wish to see.
The soldier boys looked as if they were
out for rea1l work and by the time the
supporting squad halted at the foot of
the hill the blue fatigue uniforms were
no longer blue, but were grey with dust
while the canteens filed with sparkling
Sebago from the drinking fountain by
the way side were in great demand.
From way over yonder beyond the bridge
the wigwag flags were going and Major
Collins with the..little knot of field officers
grouped about the head of the supporting
column were waiting for Lieut.. Buffers
men to report. The advance party had
by this time reached the hill by the Roll
ing Mills, and the signal men were send
ing back word to the other parties that
so far no enemy had been discovered.
On the receipt of this news Major Collins
signalled TO the advance party to proceed
and the column once more took up the
line of march across the bridge, which
could have been most dangerous point
indeed had the enemy made stand
here.
Old Camp Berry, The very name will
recall to many Portland people many
memories of the past when this spot
was the tenting ground of thousands of
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-10-23

outline the enemy and when they were
scattered along the entire front the bat
tie of the Ligonia was about to COM
lnenoe. AS supports to the advance party,
now made up of Capt. Hogan and Capt.
Bakers companies, the commands Of
Capt. Conley and Lieut.. WEIGH were out
of sight some distance in the rear. The
assemblage of kids Of all kinds was about
as varied an assortment of youthful en-
thusiasts as the city could afford and on
all sides there were ragged boys fighting
with boys wholwere not ragged while
admiring crowds of them surrounded
the little groups of soldiers and almost
hid them from sight. Nor did the fears
of the impending battle disturb these
youngsters any for they were out there
to see the battle and see if they would.
Subsequently these youngsters pratici-
pated in the fight with great gusto and if
the enemy was terrified by the valiant
defense put up by the Portland battalion
it was certain that the bowls and yells
of Young America who acted as volun-
teer supportjto the soldier boys must have
had some effect upon the foes who me-
naced the Forest City.
When the troops were all posted and
the outposts were on the alert for the
enemy's skirmishers there came report
of rifle from the extreme right and In
a minute thel guns were popping all
along the front. Little puffs of smoke
arose from the bushes and underbrush on
the other side of the Boston & Maine
tracks to be followed In an instant with
the sharp reports of the rifle. ThesSignal
Corps men alias the Enemy, were SO deft-
ly concealed from viewsthat had it not
been for the smoke of the blanks 1t
would have been impossible to have To-
Gated them. Now the pickets begin to
fire and hard pressed commenced to fall
back upon the reserve. Capt. Baker and
Capt. Hogan deployed their companies as
skirmishers and advanced to the support
of the fleeing pickets, while from the
rear the companies of Capt Conley and
Lieut.. WEIGH hurried up to spread them
selves out over the threatened front and
assist the other companies in their IN
equal battle with the invisible and i'm
imaginary force. Now kneeling and now
lying at full length on the ground, now
firing by company and now at will, rush.
ing with wild yells forward and then
once more stretching themselves at full
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-10-23

length on the field the battalion adj
vaneed to the attack. Young America,
with cries of delight and voices hoarse
from much shouting, were by no means
behind hand in this exciting charge and
the PROSTATE lads on the ground squab-
bling over the empty shells elected from
the rifles of the soldiers, added all that
was needed to make this scene one of
reality. The PROSTATE lads took the
place of those supposed to be wounded,
and in the spirited advance and their
passionate yells as they fought for the
empty shells, seemed for all the world
like the cries of pain from wounded
throats that onereads OF in descriptions of
bloody fights Stephen Crane who cleo
trifled the world by his tRed Badge of
Courage" might have obtained some
thrilling pictures for his realistic story
had he been there to witness this SAN
culinary charge.
Having reached the edge of the railroad
cut and the enemy opening fire with re-
newed vigor, the Portland battalion was
forced to beat q. retreat, and this move
ment was we'll executed by all of the
companies, and they retired in good order
firing as they fell back.
The only disaster which occurred in
this well ordered retreat was tho wound
ing of Adjutant Davis, who was carried
from the field by the strong arms Of Col.
Kendall and Major Ulmer.
Of course this was bit Of pleasantly
on the part of Col. Kendall as Adjutant
for any two men to carry great dis
lance, but our artist happening along at
just this moment got snap shot of the
incident and it 1s presented to show how
q wounded man would have been carried
had any one been wounded.
Having routed the enemy, Major Collins
assembled his force on the old parade
ground of Camp Berry and as the SIN
was sinking behind the Scarboro hills
the battle was reviewed by Adiutant
General Richards, who was in civilian
dress. He complimented Major Collins
terms for the fine work they had done.
and rs a matter of fact the soldier hovs
of Portland are deserving Of much praise
for the spirit with which they entered
into the afternoons work. AS the mantle
of evening descended over the battlefield
where no blood had been shed, but lnucb
glory had been won, the Portland hat
TALON headed homeward and proceedire,
cautiously as before with advance guards
and fiankcrs thrown out ched YEARLY
homeward Forming ag in as a hat.
talon on Vest street, the co,nma,a
marched by the way Of Pine, Congress-
and Middle streets to the armory.
On the way down Congress street. +ba
batDalion executed some street column
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-10-23
CAUSE OF BIMETALLISM.
What 1t Was Suggested England
Might Do.

Meeting of British Ministers with French
and American bassadors-France
Had Agreed 15 1-2 to 1 Ratio.
London, October 22.-The correspond
ence In regard to the birnetalic proposals
of the United States monetary commission
was issued by the British foreign office
this evening and the following account of
the negotiations was taken from it.
At the conference held at the foreign
office on July 10, the premier, the Mar
ouis of Salisbury, the secretary of state
for India, Lord George Hamilton; the
chancellor of the exchequer, Sir Michael
Hicks Beach; the first lord of the treasury.
Mr.. A. J. Balfour; the United States
ambassador, Col. John Hay. and the
United States monetary commissioners,
Senator Edward o. Wolcott Of Colorado,
ex-yice president, Adlai e. Stevenson of
Illinois and Gen. Charles Jackson Paine
of Massachusetts, were present. On the
invitation of the British premier, Sena-
for Wolcott explained that the object of
the mission was to ascertain in advance
of an international conference, if one
should be called, the views of the govern
ments and the ENJOYS had determined
TO ascertain the views OF the French,
British and German governments on the
Questions of reaching an international
binetallic agreement. They had been to
France, where they reached q complete
and satisfactory understanding with the
French government and the ENJOYS would
have the co operation in this matter Of
fine French ambassador in London.
The Senator then explained that the
success OF the mission depended upon the
attitude Great Britain would take and
he requested Great Britain to agree to
omen the English minis rs it's contribrl-
tion to the attempt restore international
hiInetaliism with France and the United
states, cooperating together in an at
teTnpt to that end.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-10-23

movements which were heartily applaud
ed by the people who lined the sidewalks.
They looked, covered with dust and with
faces blackened with powder smoke, as
if they were the "1eal thing" and the
applause they received was we'll merited
for the precision with which they moved.
At any rate it was no pleasure excur-
sion, this fall field day of the Portland
battalion as some others have been which
have been held by other commands in
this state and the benefit to the Portland
men was too great to be appreciated.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-10-23

brave Maine boys who were preparing to
go south to preserve the Union. 1t is u
magnificent site for camp ground. The
outline of the camps which were once
pitched here can even now be traced on
the field by the regular lines Of trees and
Che one-storied wooden buildings, all in
row, which were once used as barracks,
but are now the homes of employees of the
Rolling Mills. 1t was here that Major
Collins had decided to meet the enemy
and when the soldier boys reached this
field they halted and threw themselves
on the ground to rest. Marching two
miles over dusty road and carrying a
rife on ones shoulder for this distance.
is no boys play and the young fellows
had now begun to discover the fact.
But they meant business, were there for
business and were ready to go through
anything ''for the good of the service"
Major Collins had selected his position
of defense with great care The Boston
& Maine railroad formed a half semi
circle around this field which is divided
into three parts by regular lines of trees.
On the other side of this railway cut
is tangled wood in which the enemy
were concealed and to guard against
surprise Major Collins had the field sur
rounded by out posts. These outposts
came from Capt. Bakers and Capt
Hogans' companies and there were six of
them in all, each one consisting of three
privates and a nom commissioned officer
In the meantime Major Collins had sent
Lieut.. Butler with his signal corps off
an the other side Of the railroad cut TO
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-10-23
NO FURTHER MENACE POSSIBLE,

arts, October 22.-The Temps today,
referring to Great Britain's refusal to
agree to the proposals Of the United
States monetary commission, says:
1.-The British government has net hest
tated to disapppoint the hopes of those
who counted upon the re-opening of the
Indian mints, and the meeting of an in
ernational monetary conference. Now it
is only d risk To keep alive the unfortu-
nate illusions. Nobody will now dare to
talk of the. pretended inclinations of
Great Britain to change her currency and
as nobody will have the i,npudence to de-
mand for France n coinage repudiated by
our neighbors, we can again have fail
confidence in sound currency. Any doubt
on this point is now dissinaled
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-10-23
BATTLE OF LIGONIA.


by the other field officers of the regiment,
who were Epresent to witness the engage
ment. Ihe reserves were made up of
Capt Conley with his company and Lieut..
Weloh, with Co. A. In the rear of these
marched the remainder of the Signal
Corps. A detail from the signal corps
had also been dispatched with each of
the advancesssparties SO that all parts of
the advance guard were constantly in
communication.
This formation was for an advance
guard of much larger and stronger
body which was supposed to be marching
along as fast as possible behind Major
Colilns's command to prevent the enemy
from crossing Vaughan's bridge and
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-10-23
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Z weather sets you
thinking Sc
riously about heavier IN
derclothing and Stock
ings a bit more woody.
This store aims to be
thought of as a depot of
supplies of everything of
the sort, and the depart
ments given over to Hos
iery and Underwear were
never in better condition
to meet your demands
than just at present.
Our Hosiery depart
ments are full and run.
ming over with their Fall
and Winter stock of
Hosiery for men, women
and children.
Such a line of blacks!
Onyx mostly of course,
but we have the other
kinds, too, in such a va
riety of styles, weights
and degrees of qualities
that you cannot fail to
find exactly what you de-
desire in a Hosiery way.
The prices are, as you
know, the very lowest
consistent with good
quality.
Our Underwear De.
partments are also full of
interest these days.
For women the Swiss
ribbed style is most in fa-
vor because it is elastic,
fits the form closer and
holds its shape longer,
but we have the old fash
Toned 'fat" knitted ones
too, if you like them bet
ter.
We begin at soc and
from that up to as high
as you care to pay.
Union suits are more
than ever in popular fa-
vor for men and women
and our lines include a
great variety of that pop
ular sensible garment.
The leading special
sorts like DR.. Jaeger's,
Sterling, Ypsilanti and
Munsing are sold exclu-
sively by US in this state.
Better have a look at
our stocks now before
the weather gets any
colder.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-10-23

Several points in southwest Virginia
report having experienced an eartboUake
shock Thursday night. No damage is re-
ported.
The report that Joe jefferson was soon
TO retire from the stage was refuted nv
the veteran actor at the Hyperion theatre
New Haven, last night.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-10-23
COMMISSION HAVE A SCHEME

Washington, October 22.-The monetary
today adjourned until No
yen,ber next. 1t is understood that
practical agreement has been reached as
10 the general outlines Of II plan for q re-
form ii the currency and that soon after
thew reassemble they will prepare for the
flubIic a statement OF their conclusions.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-10-23

Since this conference the British govern
ment has been considering the proposals
and finally made the reply handed to the
United States ambassador yesterday and
cabled exclusively to the Associated Press.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-10-23
nALTHENE SKINSOAP'' !. IS. cleans N.

9ng and
refreshing. It's use Ieaoes the body seoeet
and indebted and produces q general SEN
sGtjon Of comfort. Superb For Infants.
For sale by all druggists and &. H. Hay &
Son. Middle street
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-10-23

Secretary Alger has authorized the use
of reindeer in conveying mail in Alaska.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-10-23

Queen Lilluokalani denies that she has
abdioated in favor of her niece Princess
Kaiulani.
Capital punishment and the use of fer
mented wine a6 communion were de-
nounced at the UniversaIist general con-
Yentton at Chicago yesterday.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-10-23

For five years, or ever since the reorganization of our
Mems Furnishing Department Mems Kid Glove trade has been
steadily increasing,
why is it?
The
We give the best values in both Imported and Domestic Gloves
When buying we look close the quality the kid and the
making.
We cater to your needs by providing just what wanted
We have the best gloves made
Our line contains all of the most popular makes
Our Gloves are newest styles, finish perfect fit
well.
we warrant and keep in repair all Mems Gloves bought Of
For these well for many other equally good
Glove trade is constantly growing.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-10-23
MEMS UNLINED KID GLOVES.
At ss.5O you cam buy fine Kid, Plque sti

Our $500 eslove-the "Perrins" Pique,
atures than any other glove in the market.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-10-23
TEA COUNTER.
ORR BLUE STAR CHOP.

A fine Formosa from the tender Young
leaves of the first picking, regularly sold
hereat SOC per ID. A sixteen ounce packet
brews over 200 cups, 45c per ID
-14c per cup.
A free eight day trial packet to adults
only.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-10-23
SODA BISCUIT.

A light faky soda biscuit in one pound
packets, full weight, &c
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-10-23
CANDIES.
DREAMED PINEAPPLE.

Prepared in our own candy kitchen
during day o. sale, per directions of Miss
Catherine Owen, pages SO and 81 of her
admirable treatise on Home Candy Max
ing; delicious confection--tiny cubes
of French crystallized pineapple deftly
dipped in rich sugar cream,
27e per pound
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-10-23
The BABY LUNCH BISCUIT,

It's small, round and Drowned like a
thousand other kinds. It's unlike them
all in the eating-daintier and tastier,
l0c per pound
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-10-23
when looking at Gloves take

our stock of new and nobby Neckwear. You will fir
novelties in style and shape and at prices little below
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-10-23

The Marquis of Salisbury asked If
France was ready to open her minis to
free coinage, and Senator Wolcott replied !:
~f-NSNA
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-10-23
COFFEE COUNTER.

There is no accounting for taste. We
carry all varieties here. All have their
friends. We have just secured mark of
honest old fashioned Old Government
Java. If you desire the best the world
affords, we commend it to you as such.
Every day price. 33c per lb
If price is a consideration we offer a
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-10-23
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
GOOD MORNING. D.

Lets look the list little there something
here which Temps your taste articles of every
prices winch prudence does not permit of passing,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-10-23
ICE CREAM CHOCOLATES.
PASTRY COUNTER.
ALMOND MACAROONS.

From finest almond paste, home meth
cd of making-they will be fresh from
the oven, 10c per doz
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-10-23
CRACKER COUNTER.

A distinctively new cracker has beer
added to the myriad list already accredi
ted to the bakers art.