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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-02-13
THE REFORM SCHOOL.
The Visit of the Legislative Committee TO
the School Yesterday.

The Reform School committee OF tine
leg islature visited the institution yesueF-
day, spending the entire day there anu
getting familiar with the work Oh the
school. There were present Messrs. Fer-
gusoD, Hurd and Merrill OF the Senate'
Messrs BIan chard, Chandler, Robinson,
Ayer, Whiting, Shaw and Fernald OIL the
House; also Representative Briggs ana
Knowlton B. Walker McKeen, secretary
of the board of agriculture; hon. An
drew Halves and Mrs. Annie Nd. L.
Halves, Mrs. G. W. FeInald, MRS. u.
A. Hurd, Hon. Albion Little, president
of the board of trustees, and trustees
Perry, EN- cry, Briggs and Morse.
On arriving at the institution the
committee proceeded at once to WOKE py
making n thorough inspection OF the
schools, work shops, mechanical school,
kitchen dormitory, cottages ana Darn.
Everything was found to be in salts
factory condition. The company was
especially pleased with the work done In
the mechanical school. The committee
was we'll pleased with Harrington cot
tage and expressed the opinion that the
school needed more cottages in order that
the work of the institution might be
forwarded.
After generous lunch the party pro-
ceeded to the chapel whore they found
the boys neatly attired in their bright
blue uniforms, awaiting their coming.
The boys gave an impromptu entertain
ment consisting of vocal and instru-
mental music, recitations, ETC., all of
which were roundly applauded by the
visitors. Addresses we're made by many
of the gentlemen present, all OF whom
expressed their pleasure at the bright,
healthfuI. neat appearance of the boys,
and the skill with which they performed
their parts.
The visitors then went to the parlor
where the needs of the institution for the
next two years were explained by Presi-
dent Little. The disastrous effect the
proposed bill now before the Legislature
would have upon the institution, should
it become law, was also informally
discussed. It was shown that the effect
of permitting boys to be sent to the
school with specific sentences, would be
to degrade the school from reforma-
tory to merely penal institution, and
would practically destroy its usefulness.
Wherever the experiment. has been tried
it has proved failure, and those who
are we'll informed in reform school
matters are universally opposed to the
change. 1t appeared to be the opinion
of the committee that the state cannot
afford to 60 back to the discredited law
of 1858 and make the school prison to
which boys shall be given definite SEN
fences for definite offsnses. Under the
present law the school has been i'm
proving year by year. approaching more
nearly to the idea reformatory. This
upward progress should lot be stopped
by unwise legislation.
At O'Clock the company left the
school for their respective homes, well
satisfied with what they had seen.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-02-13
DEATHS.

In this city Feb. 18th, at 1880 a. M,
Elizabeth. wife of John Martin, aged 5s years.
Notice of funeral hereafter.
In Otisfeld. Feb. 8, Mrs. Sybil Moore, aged
80 years.
In Buxton. Feb. +, Eastman GRAHAM.
In West Buxton, Feb. 7, Mrs. george II Sands
IN Gorham Feb. II, Edward W. Guptill. aged
In Saco, Feb. IL, Ruby May Wentworth, aged
IL years.
lii Bath. Feb. 8, Miss Louisa NJ. L. WEBB.
In Bath, Fab. 8, John d. Bibber. aged 81 yrs;
In saco, Feb. s, Mary G. Litslefeld' aged 81
In Blddeford,, Feb. 10, Charles 0. Means
aged SO years.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-02-13
WESTBROOK.

Nonesuch lodge of Scalboro, paid a
fraternal visit to Presumpscot Valley
lodge. K of P, of East End, Thursday
evening, and witnessed the working Of the
third degree in long form. Grand Prelats
of the state. Rev. Bean, was present
with quite number OF other members
OF the fraternity from Portland. The
work was done in Presumpscot Valleys
usual excellent manner, and gave great
satisfaction and enjoymentto the visitors.
Sunday morning at the Congregational
church the PASTORS subject will be
"Hypocrites and some of their ways. 4"
In the evening there will be Lincoln
memorial service with reading of.exti acts
from some Of Lincolns most noted
dersd by the choir.
G. l.. Goodel,, ID. D., of Boston, gave
a very interesting lecture Thursday eve
ming at the nj. f. church Oh Abraham
Lincoln
All French citizens of Westbrook are
invited to attend meeting in Lob ellis
hall, Brown street, next Monday evening
at 2. 80 O'Clock.
The ST. Jean Baptist saciety will give
a musical and literary entertainment at
thu hall Monday evening.
A subscription paper is being circu-
lated for the purpose of raising money to
huy side arms for the officers of the new
military company.
Mr. e. j. Haskell, superintendent of
the Haskell Silk company, reports bust
ness in their line as looking up. Every
day orders are coming in and their plant
will soon all be running.
Wade Camp, No. 10. S. of ", celebrated
Union Defenders days at 6. A. *. nail
last evening with the following pro
gramme, which was very successfully
carried ont: Song, By Palestrina Quar-
fette; prayer, by Rev. Thomas Payne;
song, by Palestrina Quartette; address,
by Rev. Mr. Payne: song, by Palestrina
Quartette; address, by Rev. MI. Slocum
song, by Palestrina QuRrtette; address.
by Mayor Cutter; song, America, by all.
The members of the class of '97 of
Westbrook High school are arranging for
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-02-13
A COURSE WITHOUT eP=-Ek.
Colby University Trustees Make Changes
in Curriculum.

The trustees of Colby University held
a special meeting ia the Union Mutual
building last evening. Messrs. Drum
mond, Bullen, Giddings, Thompson,
Burrage, Bntler, Hanson, button, Ly-
ford, Webb, Wilson, Bonney and Cornish
were present.
The meeting was held for consultation
as to the general condition of the college
and for the purpose of making sugges-
lions to the financial secretary, Mr..
Duttnn, who made very favorable re-
port as to his work so far.
The trustees voted to adopt course of
study without Gresk. In place of the
three years of Cheek now required for en-
trance, it is proposed to substitute two
years Of French and one year Of German
and elementary physiology.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-02-13

In Calais, Feb. 1. Thomas H. Tibbetts, aged
33 years.
In Hancock, Feb. T. Mrs. Hannah Stuart,
aged G2 years.
In nailowell, Feb 8, John r. Holt, aged so
In Jefferson, Jan. &c, George Davis. aged
90 years.
aged 70 years.
IN Auburn. Feb 4 Mrs. Julia F. Young. aged
In Feast Hanpden, Feb. 2, Mrs. Sarah Hates.
In Hampden, Feb. 2. Mrs, Helen M. Whit
ney, aged IS years.
In Bangor, Feb. 8. Sadie A. Burrill, aged 10
years.
In Hampden, Jan. 8, Ruel Snow, aged SO yrs.
In Stockton, Jan. 81. Mrs. Harriet Berry,
In Sprsgue's Mills. Feb 6, Mrs. George Nc.
Noughton.
In sargenavlle, Feb. Z, Tennison Cooper. aged
10 years.
In Pemaauid, Feb 4, John A. Sproul.
In Rocklaud, Feb. 4, Isaac III. Starman, aged
In Rockland, Feb. 9, William H. Munroe,
aged 70 years.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-02-13
THE STATUS OF THE TREATY.
Chances of Getting 1t Through the. Sen
ate Rather Dubious.

Washington, February IL. When the
Senate closed it's 1oors this afternoon and
took up the arbitration treaty. there az
standing as to the time when vote
should be taken. Nothing dshnite re-
suited. Mr.. Blackburn said the close of
the session was drawing nigh and the
conclusion ought to be reached.
Senator Hoar of Massachusetts, advo-
Gated immediate action and thought
there was no good reason why post
ponernent should be- had. Mr.. Hoar was
supported by Mr.. Sherman, who ex-
pressed the hope that the matter would
not be put over until the next session.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-02-13
MARRIAGES..

In East Corinth, Feb. 6, James A. Goodman
of Lincoln and Miss May Leavitt of Corintll.
In Winterport, Feb. 6, Austin A. Downs and
Miss Nina E. Wing, both Of Hampden.
In Skowhegan Feb. s. J. w. Stewart ana
Miss Agnes Bertha Stafford.
In Calais, Feb. 8, Charles Grant and Miss
Ines Doone.
In Pennington. Jan. 81. Benz. H. Hayes and
Miss Katherine r. Dobblns
In CASTING, Jan. "a, William C. Farnham ana
Miss Lutte L. Gray.
In Manset. Jan. 80, Henry E. Squirting OF
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-02-13
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
Katherine Rober.

That charming little actress Katharine
Rnber supported by strong company,
besides bringing with her her own OF
cEestra and brass band, will be seen IN
repertoire of fayorite plays, st popular
prices. at Portland Theatre MONDAY
night the commencement of week en-
gagement. Miss Rober became grsat
fayorite in this city long before she be-
came a star. when as leading lady OF one
Of Mr.. Lothrop's companies sne are"
crowded houses. IMAM and Wife Will
he the bill for Monday night. The list
of nlars for the week will be found in
the advertising column.
Miss Carriers Recital.
Speakjng of the principals who will ap-
near at Miss Carter's recital at Kotzsch-
mar Hall next week the Boston Globe
says: "Miss Harriet Carter, who is
star, acted with excellent style, giving
promise of a career on the professional
stage"
The Boston Times says: "Miss Smith IS
either solos were very artistic and pleas
ing and were heartily eucorcd.''
The Boston Transcript snys: "Mr.
Shirley is a sympathetic and most agree
able tenor. and his selections are especi-
ally adapted to his voice.
O'Hooligan's Wedding.
Manager Tukssbury has secured the
comedy success 80 Hooligan's We'd
ding'' for the matinee and evening per-
formances today. Tho press and public
hare placed the stamp of approval on this
lively bit of farce comedy. Larry Tooley
one of Americas "cleverest Dutch come
dians," and John Hymn, "the real Irish
boy" ale n host in themselves, but I'M
like the majority of farce comedy stars,
they are surrounded with most capable
company of players, including Miss Nell
lie Franklyn, and the result is most
successful production of musical and
farcical merriment.
Armand Customary Dead.
Armand Customary, while singing
the role Of Tristapo in Flntow's opera
of Martha, at the Metropolitan opera
house, New York, Wednesday night,
dropped dead in front of the footlights
and almost in full view Of one of the
most brilliant audiences that has filed
the theatre in some time. So quiet was
the matter kept that few in the audience
knew that tragedy had taken place
before their very eyes. Coroner's Ply
sician O'Hanion viewed the remains at
the Opera house about an hour after
death had occurred. The cause of the
death he attributed to lnipral disease
OF the heart The body discolored rapid
Iy after death, which seemed to prove
that Castelmary had suffered with a
chronic disease.
He was born in Paris in 1880. His
name was Armand De CASTOR. When he
went on the stage he took his mothers
name of CastelUlBry. His first appear
ance in this country was in 1879 with
Max Strako sch. when he played in
French opera in New Orleans and other
places in the South. HIS was known for
many years as the fBla3k Mepis hto" in
"Faust. - In 1886 he visited South Anne
RIGA with an opera company, hut the
venture proved p failure. He Joined the
Metropolitan opera company in 1896.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-02-13

an entertainment in Gum berland hall, to
raise funds to assist in paying graduate
ing expenses.
Rev. Thomas Payne of the Universailst
church will preach next Sunday morning
on true and false types Of Religion.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-02-13
widest Night of Winter.

Nantucket, Mass, February IA
heavy northeast gale has bsen blowing
here all day with the heaviest snow fall
of the season, foot having fallen on a
level and drifting badly. Steamer Nan
tucket was unable to return from the
mainland. The life saving station reports
the widest night on the coast this
winter. At sunset no vessels were in
sight
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-02-13
Heavy Snow FAIL at Portsmouth.

Portsmouth N. H., February H. "A
heavy northeast snow storm set in this
afternoon which continues undated and
the fall will undou btsdly exceed any of
the present season. 1t is very thick at
sea. Capt Mayo of the Jerry's point
life saving station, reports it impossible
to see any distance off shore. A num-
Der of fishermen and coasters are an
chored in the lower harbor riding out
the Storm
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-02-13
Wanted for Larceny.

The Biddeford authorities are looking
for man, Swede named Lapptner
who, they state. is wanted for larceny.
He has q friend they say.a cripple, named
Jonther. with him, and the Portland
police are looking for them.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-02-13
Some Canton Gossip.

Canton, February 1a.-Col: E: A.
Buck of Atlanta, Ca, who Is the leader
of the Republican party in ms state, ar
rived at one; lunched with Major MoKiD-
ley, and had long talk with MN. 1t Is
nro,ninent cabinet possibility. 1t is
today that r. @. Knox, Pitts
burg attorney, has been offered the
position of solicitor general. The report
was not confirmed.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-02-13

1t is fatty denied at ths White Eouie
that President Cleveland. in company
with MIR. Thurter, is about to start on a
tour of the world after his retirement
from Office.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-02-13

Cranberry Isles and Miss Alma A, Newman of
In West Franklin, JAN 3d. Charles o. Wor-
nell and Miss Esther West
In Waldo. Jan. 80. Frank E. Webster and
Miss Cora M. Patterson.
line Linnekin, both of Appleton.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-02-13

One tells Of DR.. R. Osgood Mason's
theory of alternating personalities
Dr.. Jekyll and Mr., Hyde in real life.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-02-13

How Massachusetts, lawyer
makes a wind mill run an electric
plant and light the buildings on his
estate.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-02-13
FOR WOMEN READERS
Many Articles of Timely Interest and I'm

Lady Teazle's letter telling of the
club women's meeting in Augusta.
A handsomely Illustrated page filled
with fashion and household news.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-02-13
FOR LOVERS OF SCIENCE.
Hints Of What the Amateur May Accomplish.

A woman's success in cultivating in
queer creatures gathered in
the oceans depths.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-02-13
FOR THE CURIOUS.
Two Articles on Subjects Of Great Interest.

The other is an interview with M.
Liebault. the greatest living hypnotist,
who speaks of women and men as hyp-
motto subjects.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-02-13

Second Petition for New Trial Denied
Evidence Was Not Newly Discovered
Evidence in a Legal Sense.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-13
THREE PLANS ARE SUGGESTED.
Greece Would Have the Best Of the Powers Either Mere Adopted


Athens March iscsht 1897 tho Associated rrcss,-rh cetan
hull followed
ply Greece TO the powers and everybody to be wondering where and when
tho VIII
that
II
fact fore
of
eaton island accomplished pebesce shall decide
I
blockade would
Of
be lighting beginning eonlagra
owe
problem contained in tho
abdie his
Crown Prince Constantine duke of Sparta whose wife, Princess Sophia Of
subsidized doubt
Turkish
OF
military activity here saonca On both frontiers
situation
flee o
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-13

tho newest design from the pullman shops.
besides being finished with all new arpli-
anoos they have an observation end
Last night the special train of the Kansas
City pittsburg and Gulf returned Ia hous-
ton from visit to beaumont and Port Ar
thur Vico President Stillwell and other Of
ncials composed the party They returned
last night govins over the Houston East aud
West Texas to Shreveport. They Were
highly pleased with their visit and said that
the new port would be one OF the nnest IN
the State when the line was oompleted.
l.. ]. Parks assistant general passenger
agent OF the Southern Pacific, mas rrturncd
from San Antonio where he attended the
meeting OF ticket agents. 'lc saw them
off In n special train for Mexico. having
placed them in charge of Eugene Geo's",
travelling passenger agent IT the Hcus'i n
and Texas Central and Wiilltm Reinhtidt.
travelling passenger agent of the southern
Pacific.
There has been held a conference OF pas.
senEer officials Of Southwestern lines az
Kansas CITY Ia consider the short limo rates
nut IN Ivy the pittsburg and Gulf line The
rates to Shreveport will DO met by the
Katy, via Dallas, What will be done by thc
other lines has no, been made known Tie
rate 20 Shreveport which the katy has met
is not the only pont particularly aneoted.
and IL may be. as already predicted III 1h'
Post columns, that general cut VIII be
made 10 all points. when the several lines
arc Interested.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-13
TEXANS SEEKING PLACES.
n. u. u. Green's ONice In washing
ton Was Crowded.

II. Louis Republic
Washington, March a,--Young Ned Green
had all kinds OF ofnooseekers ut his head
quarters mere today. His callers were not
only from Texas but from other States,
and each OF them had his place picked out,
one OF them WAS n Tennessee republican.
who assured Green that II he would got him
a Texas postofiiue he would move into the
Lone Star State and stay there as long
ms his commission lasted. Green had his
coat of and looked as though he had put
In a hard days work, when the Republic
correspondent called this afternoon. lie was
surrounde by "a group of Texas politicians
from whom he oStricatod himself with
come difficulty
"Ara there Tany applicants for the
Texas offcesr" asked the Republic CORE
Bpondont.
arc enough to FREQ Cuba! What do you
think OF ths?"
| Tho State chairman here displayed a
bundle Of closely spaced typewriter names
which looked like the registry list OF ST.
Louis voting precinct.
.Tharo is no lack Of applicants" he con-
tinued. 1T IL the Jobs that are lacking"
| These arc some of tho Texas applicants
| and the places TYNE want:
| q. a. clifford OF san Antonio. consul gen
crai TO the City Of Mexico.
Samuel Haines. collector OF the port at
| Galveston.
j. H. Atwoil Of Dallas. United States at
torney.
Robert Il. Campbell. collector Of the port
at III Paso.
w w. Lawson. United States marshal
for the Northern district.
j. W. burst. collector OF tho port Of
Brownsville.
II. X. Davis, collector at Galveston.
| A. ]. Houston, son Of Sam Houston
who wants TO be assistant secretary Of
war.
Dr. r. a. Pope. United States marsha
for the Western district,
w. b. Brush. postmaster at Brownsville
Captain Luke o. Dillon. collector at Il
Paso.
All these gentlemen have applications oil
file hero and are busy looking after In
dorsements Chairman Green said THU
afternoon that he would maintain head
+, quarters IN Washington at leaat two week.
longer.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-13
INVESTIGATING corsicnnn,s Claims.

'HslCana, ToXas, March 1.-The com
s''ai club Is flooded with propositions
AI Tue Eastern States TO build cotton
.''s IN this city. Today Horace Rowland
H'Df arrived here with a proposition
w. a Eastern firm TO move their mill
~ ~ alter he has Investigated and found
Il, Me Claims made by Corsicana to fur
=, ~ 'A''ofles with oil or fuel cheaper than
- 'ueis could be obtained. Mr.. Row
conviaced OF this, and is delighted
>. v0'sieana has closed contract viii
V else,ric Light eomAanv Of Ty,er Ia
,.A.., No. mat plant win oil for fuel az d
4, ~, FOR coal He expresses the he
A. 4' Ehen these disclosures are made
ox,as pany he represents will build a
'Sa NIL in corsicana.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-13

All tho roads in the Western Passenger
association have been notified by the Santa
Fe that it would continue to sell unlimited
rate tickets TO Texas points. This ACTON
on its part is contrary to resolution
adopted by the Southwestern Passenger as
sociatinn at it's last meeting In st. Louis
1t is not the fault OF the Santa Re thar TINS
il so, however When the santa Fe Sol
about carrying out The resolution IN eoou
faith. IT found tho unlimited rates were
still shown in the transmissouri rate sheets
and could not be taken out without the con
sent Of the transmissouri committee. While
the rates are still there nothing remains foI
the Santa Fe to do but sell tickets, ana IL
has notified its competitors that II VIII &c
so until the entire question has been ad-
justed by the Western Passenger associa-
tton
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-13
Pacific aud Western Union.

The following is a special to the St Louis
Republic from Omaha, Neh.
The time appears TO have come when the
Western Union Telegraph company and The
Union Pacific Hallway company must finally
part
United States Attorney Sawyer today
made motion before Judge Munger for the
Ming OF "A supplemental decree to the de-
cree originally made by the United States
circuit court In the famous case OF the
United States against the Union Pacific
company and the Western Union Telegraph
company. The supplemental decree is In
conformity with the mandate of the United
States supreme court in the case filed in
February, 1895. II was expected that the
supplemental decree would be entered inn
mediately following the reception Of the
mandate, but Judge Dundy was then on u
trip to Japan. and after his return the mat
ter was neglected Recently the attorney
general has been calling MIR, Sawyers at
tsntion anew to the subject. with the re-
suit that the record will soon be complete.
General Solicitor Kelly of the Union Pa
cihc Is out OF the city, but he sgnih.d by
wire his desire to be present when the de-
cree was filed and the time for hear
ing the matter was set for March 10. Judge
Munger will set the time when the actual
work of divorciug the Union Pacific and
the order is made the Union pacihc Rail
way company by its agents and employees
and not through the instrumentality of the
Western Union Telegra 1h company, Will eN
ercise all the duties created by the tee
graph franchise Of the acts OF 1862 aud 1861
and the latter company is directed to va
| cato all offices of the railway company. The
| extent of this decision opens the wires, oil
| Aces and connection Of the Union Pacinf
Railway company to all persons and cor
| porations on equal terms and destroys the
monopoly of the Western Union Telegraph
company along the line of the Pacific rail
ways. That increases the wires accessible
| to tho Postal Telegraph company alone
| nearly 5000 miles.
| ]. j. Dickey, Western manager for thu
| Western Union, said yesterday that abso
luteiy nothing had been done by his com
pany toward getting Its property ana tina
| OF the railroad company separated, an
Judge Morscman for the telegraph compan
said that the work could not be done insld
of year. 1t is provision that tho worl
must be done without Gripping or interf"r
ring with the operation OF the railroad
When the first decision in the case was rem
dered not a large proportion of the tele
| graph equipment on the line OF the roa
was owned by the railway company, but u
the last few years anticipating ihht IN
final decision might be unfavorablo' IN
railway company has been building up II
lines. but almost every instrument IN IN
stations along the road Is owned by IN
Western Union and the greater part OF Tn
wires II must now 20 its work with II
own operators and in its own offices,
The broad effect of the decision is ina
the functions of the telegraph company an
the railway company must be ahsoluisl
distinct and separate.