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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-06-12
Description Of Man Of War
10 Visit Portland.
NOT ONE OF THE LARGEST OF
HER MAJESTY s SHIPS.
The Saco Board of Pension Examiners An
pointed-Boards of York and Cumbsr-
land Now Complete-Republican Upity
on Tariff Bill,
ESPECIAL TO THE pREss.1

Washington, June 1.-THE British man
of war Pallas, which has been ordered to
Portland this month"; is one of the regular
cruising vessels of the British North
Atlantic fleet, and as this is a peaceful
portion of the earth for the British. that
feet generally is not made up of the most
formidable specimens of the Queens
great navy. The cruiser Blake, which
visited some of the American ports a few
years ago, was very fine vessel of mod
ern cruiser type, but the Pallas more re-
sembles some of the old den vessels,
of the Tennessee class, such as were in
Portland harbor under Admiral Luce
eight or ten years ago. The Pallas was
launched in 1865, having been begun in
1868. The ironclad was just then coming
in, the examples of the American war
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-06-12
BUSINESS is BETTER.
Dun's and Bradstreet's Agencies Both
Agree to This.

New York, June 11.-Bradstreet tomor-
row will say:
Notwithstanding cool, wet weather
which checked the distribution of season.
able goods, disappointment at the restric-
tion of distribution of merchandise in the
spring and early summer is giving way
to hopefulness of full trade. Business
Is better than a year ago. The volume
is larger and there are more people en-
ployed than prior to the last presidential
election Jobbers are beginning to report
fair orders for fall delivery. Manufac-
turers Of woolens are more hopeful, the
outlook for higher prices stimulating
speculative demand for both raw and
manufactured products.
Gross railway earnings for May make
the. best showing for any month since
last summer.
This weeks bank clearings, 81, ,OUS, 1872 :
SIG, show an increase of 10 per cent over
last week, of per cent as compared with
the like week one year ago.
Exports Of wheat (1our included as
wheat) from both coasts of the United
States and Montreal this week amount
to 1880, 1923 bushels. Exports of Indian
corn this week amount to 2,39S, 294
bushels.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-06-12

purposes. He quoted platforms and
reyered leaders to show this When he
concluded what was in many respects the
most notable speech of the session only
Two senators stepped up to congratulate
and the other Mr.. Gray of Delaware.
The Georgia and South Carolina men, to
Whom he had read his lecture, answered
him defiantly by voting against the next
motion of Mr.. Vest to lstrike out duty
which was claimed to be contrary to
Democratic doctrine The Republicans
are of course watching this bitter Demo-
cratic division with the keenest interest.
1t has drawn off the fight from the bill
and substituted an internal dissension in
the Democracy.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-06-12
Mckinley and their party from the steps
OF the parthenon.
RIVERS FALLING SLOWLY.
Flood in Western York Almost EquaIled
That of a Year Ago.
ESPECIAL TO THE PREss.1

South Berwick, June 11.-As if to atone
for his misdeeds of the past few days the
weather clerk has given us fair day to-
day, and hundreds of people have visited
the rivers to watch the mighty torrents
started by the recent storm. The Great
Works river reached it's highest point
about O'Clock this morning and was at
that time about one foot low& than at
the big flood in 1896. The Newichawanick
Co., used every precaution to prevent
serious damage. They placed sand bags
about the bulkhead of No. mill and
boarded up the windows in the basement
of No. 21 mill.
Superintendent John Durry with a
and hauled stone to fill up the gullies or
signs Of gullies that might appear, and
it is well that they did for they prevented
very serious damage. The Salmon Falls
river also has reached its height which
was nearly equal lacking only few
inches of the height obtaind in 1856.
Agent p. S. Brown and a crew of men
were also on duty at the Salmon Falls
Manufacturing mills all night and did
much to prevent serious damage there.
The foundry of the Somersworth Ma
chine Co. at Salmon Falls was also flood
ed and crew of men were kept there all
night. The yard of the Portsmouth Co. s
mills was also baldy flooded. The mail
service here has been better than yester-
day although the mails have been few
and far between. There have been no
trains on the northern division in either
direction today. A crew of about 80
men are at work on McIntires' bridge
today FAN d travel on that line will pro-
badly be renewed tomorrow. The rivers
are both falling slowly but are still
several inches higher than they were
Thur sday night at this time, 6 p. m.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-06-12
Massachusetts Legislature Adiourns.

Boston, June 1.-THE Massachusetts
legislature adjourned this evening. There
was little OR no business of Importance
done in the House. At 1880 after the
governor had been notified by committee
that the House was in readiness to be
prorogued, His Excellency returned his
congratulations to the general court and
stated that the secretary OF the Senate had
been sent to prorogue it. There being no
business the House was then formally
prorogued.
In the Senate committee was sent to
notify the governor that the Senate was
ready to be prorogued. At 1916, the
secretary of state appeared, and after
making the usual announcement the Sem
ate was formally dissolved, the ceremony
being greeted with three cheers.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-06-12
Cabinet Will Be Changed,

London, June 1.-THE Madrid corre-
spondent of the Pail Mall Gazette says:
SIT is thought that the cabinet as
at present constituted will continue only
during the summer sojourn of the court
at San Sebastian and that on the Queen
Regents return to the capital it will be
radically changed.
Senior Canovas. del Castillo denies the
report of the retirement of Captain Gen
eral Weyler.
derstanding exists between Senor Cano-
vas and Senor Sagasta by the terms Of
which the latter is to succeed the former
at the proper moment but not at the pres
ent critical juncture, SO that the success
sion to power shall always be kept be-
tween the two chief parties TO the exclu-
sion of minor factions including the
Carlists and Republicans.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-06-12
HOUSE DYNAMITED.
Attempt to Blow Up Governor of Sold
iers' Home.

Leavenworth, Kan, June 11.-An at
tempt was made upon the life of Governor
Andrew J. Smith of the National soldiers
home, and his wife and daughter. be-
tween and 5 a. m. today, by some per-
son who is yet unknown. Dy Mantle was
used in the outrage and the governor S
residence badly damaged. Mrs. Smith
had miraculous escape from death, the
base OF the explosion being directly be-
meath her chamber window Besides be-
Ing cut and bruised by broken glass and
hying brio brac and furniture she was
completely prostrated by the frightful
shock and is now in a precarious condit-
ion. Governor Smith and his daughter.
Miss Daisy, occupied rooms on the sec,
ond floor and We're far enough removed
from the explosion to escape the serious
consequences suffered by Mrs Smith.
Joseph W. Oliver, dishonorably dis
charged veteran, has been arrested by
the police of this city. He said he was
sorry the explosion had not killed the
governor.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-06-12
RAINS CAUSED HEAVY LOSSES.
A IL Danger From Floods However is Ov
in New EngIan

in New England.
Boston, June 1.-After a day of real
June weather the reports from the north
er, eastern and central sections of New
England tonight show flooded rivers and
lakes. All danger from increased height
of water is of course over, but drowned
crops and rivers full of wreckage tell the
story of heavy loss by fearfully copious
rains. The Maine and New Hampshire
rivers are doing the greatest damage
especially to manufacturing industries
along their banks.
The two days loss will include nearly
dozen lives lost and damage to railroads
and mill property aggregating at least
half million, distributed over small
territory, It's equal in June has not bee n
known for great many years. = :.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-06-12
From Dun's Report.

New York, June 1t.-R. G. Dun & Co., :,
in their weekly review of trade will say
The gain in business continues not
without fluctuations and at the best
moderate, but yet distinct. Indications of
the volume of business are seen in the
clearing houses exchanges, which for the
week exceed last year 81 per cent and
in railroad earnings which amount in the
United States to s3, 7Os ,9s77 on roads re-
ported by Dun's review for May, 33 per
cent larger than last year and 8 per cen5
larger than in 1892.
Failures for the week have been 262
against 246 last year.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-06-12
Bram's Sentence Postponed.

Boston, June 11.-Thomas M. Bran,
who is under sentence Of death for the
murder of Charles I. Nash. was brought
into the United States court at O'Clock
this afternoon, where Judge Colt an
nounced that the sentence of death passed
upon Bran was Indefinitely postponed
until the mandate of the United States
supreme court is received and recorded.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-06-12
Maine Pensions.

Washington, June 1.-THE following
pension changes resulting from the issue
of May 27, are announced:
ORIGINAL.
Nathaniel Virgins, North Baldwin.
Horace J. Gilbert, Turner
William FL. Bradbury, National Soldiers
Home, Kennebec
ADDITIONAL.
John A. Buck, Pairs.
INCREASE.
Adolphus W. Doe, Belfast.
ssJoseph G.sKnowles, Wilton.
REISSUE.
Mellen Golmore, Brewer.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-06-12
MATT ADAMS CONVICTED.
Former Portland Man Found Guilty Of
Embezzlement.

Denver, Col, June 11-After two
weeks trial in the district court the jury
returned a verdict of guilty in the case
of Mass Adams, ex clerk of the district
court, ON the charge of embezzling s4O,-
600.
Adams flight from Denver about year
ago created a sensation. He was arrests
ed in Southampton, Eng, after evading
the officers for several months.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-06-12
Resigns to Go to Kent's Hill.

Bucksport, June 11.-Rev. A Fitzroy
Chase, d. D., for thirteen years president
of the East Maine Conference seminary
resigned that position today to return to
his former position as president of the
Maine Wesleyan seminary at Kent's Hill,
at flattering terms. This action was un-
expected by the trustees.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-06-12

Senator Hale's household IS being
moved to Ellsworth for the summer, leav-
ing the palatial Sixteenth street house
which was built by Mrs. Hale's mother
Mrs. Chandler, and is the Senator's home
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-06-12
rHE WEATHER.

Washington, June
11.-Forecast for Sat
urday for New Eng
land: Fair, slightly
warmer, light south
erly winds.
Boston, June H.
Local forecast for
Boston and VICINITY
for Saturday: Fair
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-06-12
EXCITEMENT AT NEWFlELD.
Dam Goes Out and the Mill in Grave Dan
ESPECIAL TO THE PREss.1

Newfeld, June 11.-Great excitement
prevails here over the high water. The
Little Ossipee river has risen 4 feet with
in the last "a hours. One wing of the
Hixon dam, so called, has gone tout and
undermined the mill. At the time of
writing it looks as if the whole mill
would go.
The people who live on Water street
were quite anxious for the security of
their homes.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-06-12
sanford Mills Resumed.

Sanford, June 1.-THE Sanford mills
have resumed operations in all depart,
ments on full time, having large orders
on hand.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-06-12

here in Washington Senator Hale will
probably go to Maine for few days soon.
but will be back here to remain until tIe
session closes,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-06-12

Affirmative Vote Was Made Up Of go Re-
publicans, One Democrat, One Silver
Republican and One Populist-Result
Shows That Any Amendment Having
Sanction of Caucus Can Pass.
Washington, June 1.-THE first test
vote on the sugar schedule was taken in
the Senate late today, resulting in the
adoption of the Republican caucus
amendment changing the House rate to
Los per pound by the close vote of yeas 80
nays 30. The affirmative vote was made
up of 20 Republicans, 1 Democrat Nc
Emery of Louisiana, one Silver Republi-
can, Jones of Nevada and one Populist,
Stewart of Nevada.
The negative vote was made up of 25
Democrats, three Populists and two Sill
yer Republicans. The was the closest thus
far taken on an issue of Importance and
was accepted as showing that any amend
ment having the sanction of the caucus
was assured of ado ption.
Washington, June 1.-THE continuance
Of the debate on the sugar schedule in the
Senate served to swell the attendance con-
siderably today.
Before the tariff bill was taken up, Mr..
Harris, of Kansas, introduced a resolu-
tion reciting the status of affairs relating
to the Union Pacific railroad, and ex-
pressing the sense of the Senate that the
Secretary of the Treasury should take
steps to pay off the liens prior to those of
the government and then to operate the
road, or if that was not deemed expedient,
to adopt foreclosure proceedings in the
courts. The resolution went over.
The tariff bill was taken up at 1915
and the consideration of the sugar sched-
ule resumed. The parliamentary status
of the sugar discussion was as follows:
The House paragraph 206, being under
consideration, Mr.. Allison had moved to
substitute one cent and ninety five one
hundredths cent per pound for one cent
and eight hundred and seventy five one
thousandths, as the rate on sugars above
No. 16 Dutch standard.
Mr.. Jones of Arkansas, had indicated a
further purpose but had not yet made the
formal notice to make the differential rate
1-8 cent per pound. Mr.. Jones began the
discussion by placing in the record q
statement of sugar expert showing the
price of each grade of sugar, the rate of
taxation on each under the Wilson act
and under the proposed schedules.
Mr.. Turpie of Indiana. in behalf of the
minority of the finance committee gave
notice of a new amendment to be offered
as an additional paragraph to the internal
revenue provisions placing tax of per
cent on estates of descendants if the in
heritance amounts to $50, 900 or more, and
is not for the benefit of a religious,
charitable, educational or like institution
The tax is to be in force for five year S
from January 1, 1898.
The question then reverted to the com
mittee amendment but he had not offered
it, and had now determined not to offer
it at present. He preferred to have the
vote taken on the committee proposition.
and later, he said, he might propose his
amendment.
AS the roll call was about to begin, Mr.
Caffery of Louisiana, took the floor and
read q newspaper account of the growth
and development of the sugar trust.
The extracts read by Mr.. Caffery were
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-06-12

AS the roll call was about to begin, Mr.
Caffery of Louisiana, took the floor and
read a newspaper account of the growth
and development of the sugar trust.
The extracts read by Mr.. Caffery were
very long. 1t gave in detail the profits
of the trust for years, its absorption of
lesser sugar establishments and the in
ternal business affairs of the organization
Mr.. Caffery then took up the question as
to the amount of raw sugar required to
make pound of refined sugar. 1t was a
well known fact, he said, that all the
secret processes Of sugar refining were
known only to the refners. He questioned
the calculations made by the treasury de-
partment and said their accuracy was
challenged by competent chemists.
Mr.. Allison remarked that the govern
ment figures We're regarded as accurate as
whole.
Mr.. Caffery said one reliable expert
stated that the government figures were
taken from the trust officials. who had ex-
elusive control of the information and
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-06-12
Local Weather Report.

and warmer, light southwest winds.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-06-12
TOTE ON SUGAR SCHEDULE
First Test Taken in the Senate
Yesterday.
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ADOPTED
BY VOTE OF s2 TO 80.

Affirmative Vote Was Made Up of 20 Re-
publicans, One Democrat, One Silver
Republican and One Populist-Result
Shows That Any Amendment Having
Sanction of Caucus Can Pass.
Evening star., 1897-06-16
The other medals were presented by the

The other medals were presented by the
parents
sss., Benes-Lettres, History.
In the first class the medal for bellies
lettres. presented by Miss Emile Brooks,
to Miss Genevieve Small: in the third class
OF history. literature and composition, tc
Miss Francis Sears; In the division OF the
third class to Miss Juliet Ayres; in the
fourth class OF history. Misses Mary Sheri-
dan, Edith Miller and Eleanor Gibson being
equal in merit, the medal was drawn by
Miss Mary Sheridan The other medals
were presented by the parents.
French Conversation.
In the first class Of French conversation,
to Miss Marie Webster: in the fourth class
the medal presented by Mr.. Rodier to Miss
Ida Tickling: In the fifth class to Miss
Edith Callaghan; in the sixth class to Miss
Helen Handy: in the primary class to Miss
Alfredo Briggs; In the class for beginners
In French conversation to Miss Francis
Sears: in the Latin class Misses Edith
Grimes and Mamie Harvey being equal in
merit the medal was drawn by Miss Edith
Grimes. The other medal is presented by
Mr.. Harvev.
The medal for German to Miss Josie
Foertsch.
In the senior department the medal for
polite and amiable department to Miss Ida
Bowie; in the intermediate department to
Miss Edith Callaghau.
Evening star., 1897-06-16
PROFITS FROM CONVENTIONS.
Benefits Derived by Railroads AM
Cities From National Gatherings.
From the New York Son.

Benefits Derived by Railroads and
Cities From National Gatherings.
From the New York Son.
The national beard of the American
Turnerbund has completed an accounting
of the expenses and receipts Of the recent
tIrnfest held in st. Louis. The receipts
were So, 500 and the expenses $2I 900. The
guarantee fund raised by the different local
societies will not be used, and it will even
be possible to send $1.O 600 to Milwaukee to
reduce the deficit of the turnfest held there
The turner's have ramifications throughout
the country and are particularly strong
in those cities in " hich the German popu-
latfon is considerable. But in respect to
total membership the association does not
rank with other organizations having an
nual conventions.
The Free Sons of Israel are to hold their
convention in Chicago in June. The Grand
Army Of the Republic holds its annual ell
campment in Buffalo on August q. This
Is the first time in more than thirty years
that the Grand Army men have made Buf-
falo their convention city. In connection
with these conventions or encampments
the fact Is to be noted that they repre-
sent to the city chosen for their meeting
place many thousands Of dollars Of unusual
revenue. The first gamers by such a con-
vention are the railroads. and since by
competition among the various lines more
favorable rates are secured the cities reach
ca by the greatest number Of roads are
the favorites. Chicago, Pittsburg, Phila-
delphia. Indianapolis, Omaha and St Louis
are therefore much in demand, and Boston
and Baltimore are at q disadvantage to n
considerable extent. One thousand dele
gates, accompanied by their wives. other
members of their families and friends. rem
resent perhaps 10000 visitors to a con-
vention or an cncampment The rule of
the railroads is to issue an excursion ticket
good both ways for one price, or one-half
OF the usual charge At SO head which
Is the average. 100000 additional revenue
Is turned into the Offices Of the railroad :
nor Is this the maximum amount. for a +
Masonic conventions and those OF the
Christian Endeavorers and Of some of the
larger benevolent orders as much as $o5O-
600 Is sometimes divided by the allied raii-
roads from the sales Of tickets. According
to the usual computation, about IS q head
Is expended in hotels and boarding houses-
representing an addition from this source
OF about 10000 to q city from the conyen-
ton. Then there Is to be added the in-
creased revenues from q convention Of the
tneaters, the street car lines, the saloons.
the local newspapers, which sometimes
publish special editions, and always have
an increased demand for copies, and the
retail dealers and shopkeepers. New York
mas never been in much demand for com
ventton purposes. for the reason that the
population IL so large and the interests Of
the city so many that a convention. which
In ofker cities would be Of great local an.
portance, would amount to Nt.le here
Evening star., 1897-06-16

which, though altered, win never look like this
seasons styles.
think the most exclusive and tasteful aCrre.
cation Of Few shirt waists have yet seen this
seoson are shown at William n. McKnew's ass
Pennsylvania avenue. His exhibition includes
about every handsome waist I have seen any
where this season. The colors are all becoming
all tasteful-and all up to the minute to. STYLE
Among the very latest arrivals at McKncw's
are line a beautiful red, blue and pink checked
giEgham waists. which are marked at the very
reasonable price Of $l.25. very elaboratcly nn-
isied black French lawn dress waist is also among
tho newcomers and 10 the most admirably planned
black waist have ever seen. These may be had
for $1.50, e and s..
large variety Of dainty and inexpensive crea-
tions I'm lawns, imported lappet lawns, satines and
grenadines are shown In huDdreds Of noral, scroll
and figured patterns, well striped effects,
the latter lire including the gold and silver
striped waists, which guaranteed washable.
The choice Of this collection ranges frum 75c up
TO &5, with every grade and every price between I'm
which shirt waists shown this sensoa. The
shirt waists At this well-kDow house are Kept In
glass cases to protect them from tn. dlst, and
are just fresh and new-looking as II they had
Come right from the maker. In fact. but few Of
them over two weeks old, and some of them
were first exhibited this morning.
&. L T.
Evening star., 1897-06-16
Ice Cream
FreeZerS.

We have all the good sorts OF
Freezers, but the White Mountain
Freezer is the best. 1t does the
work quickly and perfectly. The
triple motion freezers have no super
LOT: They come in full sizes and
only cost little more than the poor
er grades.
We have just received a new ship
ment direct from the factory, and
shall offer them tomorrow as fol-
lows:
Ffesnsrs Faaart Irlple-m0tiou White Mountain Sr 1r
rS-Iuart Triple motion White Mountain q, ~
-ASe~eA''' r~'S J
4-Iuart Triple motion White Mountain d. :
~ =. .'....'.............. P<'oo
6quart Trple-motion White Mountain d.
A'ey]efs- :....--.......... pS.<S
Larger sizes, with or without fly
wheel, furnished upon short notice
and at special prices.
Fifth