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The Portland daily press., 1897-04-06
A City government Deadlock.

Biddeford, April "a deadlock re-
suited at the meeting OF the municipal
ofiosrs this forenoon or the election Of a
superintendent Of the city farm, ths
vote for tho two candidates, james o.
Smith and Frank Irish, the present in.
eumbent Of the position. being tie. Ad-
tournament was taken after IN exciting
a0lgion.
The Portland daily press., 1897-04-06
Peace &C, For Cuba.

Madrid, April s. -Ths governments has
ing thin to introduce Into the adminis-
tration of affairs in Cuba the reforms,
which the cabinet recently agreed to in
stitute In that island.
Epocn, a ssmi-on1oial organ, says that
negotiations for the restoration of peace
in Cuba are in progress, with every pros
pect of successful conclusion.
The Portland daily press., 1897-04-06
A white mountain Hotel Sold.

whitefield, N. H., April 5.-The Fiske
house, one Of the best known hotels in
the White Mountains, was sold today
to T. N. Wilson of Bartlett. MIR. Wilson
is the superintendent Of the Maine Gen.
tral railroad bridges and is well known
to the travelling public. Until last
summer the hotel was run for three
years previously by Oscar G. Barron and
Frank G. Cofran.
The Portland daily press., 1897-04-06
Committee Making Good Progress On
Tariff Bill.
WILL BE REPORTED SOONER THAN
WAS EXPECTED.
No Radical Changes Likely-Populists and
Silverites to Maintain Neutral Atti-
tuds-Dnatory Tactics Not Locke cd For
From Any Source.
[sPEcIAL TO THE PRKBB.l

IsPECIAL TO THE YREB1.J
Washington, April 5.-Ths tarin bill
has now been In the Senate several days,
and the committee ordinance 10 consider
Ing it at sessions which, are held. fcy
convenience at downtown hetel. In
spite of the reports which are given out
to the effect that the finance comnittes
are tearing the bill to pieces and intend
to reconstruct it no matter how long ii
takes, there 10 very COED reason to believe
that in reality they are making progress,
and that the country may b. happily dis
appointed 1t the short time within which
the bill viii be reported to the full Son.
ate.
The general feeling bore at present Is
that the Senate will not debate the bill
An inordinate time. The Democrats and
Populists have intimated that they want
time to speak their little pieces, but that
they do not care to talk to kill time. II
they simply talk to express their
opinions the debate will not b. very long
as the Senate is small body. and the
Populists and Democrats tossthsf Do not
number over forty five in all. It is
probable that the Republican will talk
only SO much a. is necessary to explain
the bill.
The Portland daily press., 1897-04-06
Def at for the Insurgents.

Havana, April 5.-Lisut. Col. Taooste
has defeated . part of the insurgents at
Santiago de Vegas, this province. killing
II of the enemy and afterwards capturing
the camp OF Juan del Gardo at Santa
Barbara. 1t is reported that the insur-
gent leader Curvo was wounded in the
fight which recently oourrsd at Ojo
Aqua, this province. Tue insurgents
have been defeated by the Villaicivosa
regiment on ura Hill. province of
Havana. The enemy lost twelve men
killed
The Portland daily press., 1897-04-06
The Turkish War Fund.

Constantinople, April 6.-Aooording to
an official statement issued today, the
sum of 800, 900 pounds has been sub
soribed for military expenses.
vossos VIII Retire to Mountains.
Athens, April 5.-The Greek press de-
olares with one voice that In the event of
the Powers attempting to drive him out
OF Crete, Col. Vassos will retire to the
mountains near Sphakia, where with the
aid of the insurgents he will resist to the
last the attack Of the troops.
Prince Constantin Counsels Restraint.
Larissa, April 6.-The crown prince has
issued the following general order to the
"Of1oers and Soldiers:-In view Of the
great anniversary to be celebrated tomor-
row. order all the troops under my COM
maad to display the utmost self-restraint
and not tv allow themselves to be carried
away By the remembrance of the glorious
day. Be sure my orders are respected.
= s(Signed) ,"CONSTANTIN.
Sensational Report from Elassona,
London, April 5.-A despatch to the
Times from Elassoua says it is reported
here that the Greeks propose to begin
the attack tomorrow (Tuesday) but the
Turkish position is almost iinpregnable,
the heights being strongly fortified with
artillery. The Oanea correspondent of the
Times says that the Turkish authorities,
replying to the question Of the admirals,
which arose out of the charges made by
Ccl. Vassos declare that fifty y-eight Mo-
hammedAns were armed to protect them
at the time che Qendarmes disbanded, but
that none of these oame from Selma.
The Portland daily press., 1897-04-06
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Tramps Arrested for Burglary.

Bangor, April b.-Two tramps were ar
rested tonight for a bold robbery COM
mittsd this afte, noon nt..Allsn's second
hand store in Broad street. the men
breaking the window and taking several
watches while the proprietor was at
dinner.
The Portland daily press., 1897-04-06
Bis Shipment Of Apples.

Haston, Apxil 6-Ths shipmants of
apples from 1his port to the European
mifkst Tor III sspson ending last satur-
day, reached !, 0oS 6sb barrsiA which ii
unprecedented In the annals OF apple ex-
port buv Aess IN this country. For the
seasea, thish comprises eight mouths,
the tStal shipments from the United
etstss ana Canada, including those from
Besson, New York, Portland, Philadsl-
phia. Nsntresl. Halifax. n. S., and st.
John. h. B.. aruounted TO 2,84e, 6sa
barrls.
The Portland daily press., 1897-04-06
THE WEATHER.

Boston, April, 5.
Local forecast for
Boston and vicinity
for Tuesday; Clear
ing; cooler Tuesday
night; west to north
west winds.
Washington, Apr.
5.-Forecast for
New England
The Portland daily press., 1897-04-06
Two Serious Fires in Brockton.

Brookton, April 5.-The business of
IRE tonight, which did fully $50. COO dam
age. Tue nre destroyed the large wooden
block on Main street, occupied by II. W.
Robinson & Co.. dry and fancy goods,
and the H. W. Robinson Carpet COM
many.
The Portland daily press., 1897-04-06
A Main. Post ofaos Robbed.

Bangor. April 5.-Ths post office at
Bayside was robbed Of stamps and money
al three a. m. Monday. City Marshal
Silvey Of Ellsworth WAS notified and he
left for Bayside. No details have been
secured.
The Portland daily press., 1897-04-06
rire Inaue.t 1t pittsflsld.

PittaAeld, April "a Are inquest on
the Hathorn building in this place,
which was destroyed March II, began this
forenoon. The hearing was secret. In.
eendiarism 10 suspected.
The Portland daily press., 1897-04-06
For Killing Mrs. Mafoon.

Manchester. N. r., April 6.-The trial
OF DR.. G. NJ. Dodge charged with
the death Of Mrs. Carrie e. Mnloon who
died suddenly In his office last August
The Portland daily press., 1897-04-06
llTHENE SKIN SOAP 1%pT E. . -. ,s'

dition of the skin and increases the beauty
of the compilation. 1t Is noao recommend
ed bh everybody ,cho has used 1t, as the
uery best. Superb For Infants.
For sale by all druggists and H. b. Hay &
Son. Middle st.
The Portland daily press., 1897-04-06

Amy n. CLARK, for over twenty years
q telegrapher on the Boston and Maine,
Lawrence, died at midnight from
paralytic shock.
The Portland daily press., 1897-04-06

Mr.. HoaY declined to yiold, but Mr..
Allen insiated on repeating that the
danger to General Rivera was an authen-
ticated fact known to all men.
Mr.. Hoar, continuing, asked the Ne
braska Senator TO possess his "bsautif1l
soul in patience
Mr.. Hoar rejected with Indignation any
assertion that he was guided on these
great Qusstions Of humanity by the In
terests or opinion OF the business els-
mentA as had been suggested. when the
time came for any we11 considered move
ment In behalf Of humane warfare In
Cuba OF elsewhere, Mr.. Hoar said. 1t
would have his support. But the question
now was whether the United States would
act on gueases and prophecy in giving an
afront TO Spain.
The Portland daily press., 1897-04-06
DETROIT is DEMOCRATIC.
Republicans Unable to Elect Successor to
Mayor Pingree.


Mayor Pingree.
Detroit Mich, April 5.-William O.
Maybury, Democrat, was elected mayor
today by about 400 majority over Captain
Msybury's election lis looked upon as
decided defeat for Governor PiDgre,. The
Silver Democrats carried Battle Cree
jackson, Maniste, st. Joseph and Me-
nomie. The Republicans were successful
at Bay City, Lansing, Petosky, Muske-
gon, Sault st. Marie and Benton
Harbor.
Cleveland Apparently Safe
Cleveland, April 5.-The returns re-
ceived up to midnight indicate that
Mayor McKisson,. Republican, has been
reelected.
Clean Sweep for Republicans.
Bridgeport. Conn, April 5.-The city
and town election here today resulted in
a clean sweep for the Republican ticker,
with tine possible exception of town
clerk, which at midnight seems to be in
doubt. For mayor, Thomas 2. Taylor,
Republican, has abnut 1000 majority.
But 1t Was Different in Stamford.
Stamford, Conn.,, April 5.-At the city
election held to-day this city which gem
orally goes Republican. elected W. j. Fl.
Bohannon. Democrat, mayor, by 179 ma.
jority.
Independents Elect Mayor.
Dubuque, Iowa, April 5.-The inde-
pendenta today elected mayor, recorder
and two aldermen. The election was con-
trolled by Democrats.
The Portland daily press., 1897-04-06
Generally Successful in Ohio Huni-
eipal Elections.
LOCAL ISSUES CONTROL VOTING
IN MOST PLACES.
Canton Elects Democratic Mayor by 400
Majority-Bie Overturn in Cincinnati
Cleveland About the Only City Saved.
Little Better Showing Made in NIichts
gan.

Cincinnati. April .. 5.-Although local
Issues controlled most. of the municipal
elections today, yet the general results
throughout Ohio shows Democratic
gains along the Lake Shore, the Eriyer
counties and in the interior counties.
This gives the Democrats control of most
of the machinery for the election next
November of state officers and members
CT the legislature.
The Portland daily press., 1897-04-06
BIG ovERTuRN IN CINCINNATI.

Democrats Elect Mayor by Large Plu-
rality.
Cincinnati, Ohio, April 5-The election
in Cincinnati today was for mayor and
other city officers and members of the
board of legislation. The Republican
ticket was headed by Levt q. Goodale for
mayer, and the Democratic ticket by
Gustav Tafel, the latter being elected by
large plurality. The city gave MoKin-
ley plurality of almost 20, 900 last Mo-
.vember, and Caldwell, Republican, for
mayor. three years age, plurality of
6,155. The ticket headed by Tafel was
victorious throughout.
The Portland daily press., 1897-04-06
M 'KINLEy's HOME DEMOCRATIC

Party Carries Several Other Large Ohio
Cities.
Canton. Ohio, April 5.-The home Of
President Mckinley today went Demo-
cratic. Mayor Rice was elected, carrying
it by over 400. The remainder of the
ticket is divided, the Democrats winning
majority Of the offices.
The Democrats carried Sandusky,
Cclum bus. Akron, Springfield, Hamilton
and Newark. The Republicans were suo4
cessful at Toledo, Dayto and Ironton.
The Portland daily press., 1897-04-06

The Wilson bill was in the Senate five
months; but 1t is believed that there win
be no such delay on this bill.
The action Of the silveritss and Popu-
lists in the House in declining to vote on
the bill As II passed, 10 believed to fore
shadow the action of their associates In
the senats. should such position be
taken the Republican Senators will easily
eutnumber the Democrats and it will he
simple matter to get . majority vots
for the bill. It seems to be tho policy Of
the Populists to deny that the tariff is
the issue, and to avoid taking ground
on it. in order that they may Keep
They say that nothing but the free coin
age of silver can heal the woes IT the
country. Such being their belief it seems
reasonable from their stand point for
them to keep out Of complications with
other issues.
This disposition Of the Populieta
renders it all the more important fer the
Republicans to get their tariff bill into
operation as soop a. possible in order
that its good effeots may b felt before
the next election. II there II net mArksd
revival before that time IL 10 greatly to bs
fearsd that tho free silver theories might
be triumphant, and that our affairs
might be thrown into disorder for 4 gen.
Grafton.
The chief danger Of the bill in me Sen
nte arises from the fact that . Senator
who may not get just what hs thinks his
locality ought to have, viii hold up the
bill BY taking advantage Of che Senate
rule of unlimited debate. Senator Hoar,
one Of the oldest and wisest mem bsrs of
the body, has for long time strivsn. in
connection with Mr.. Lodge ard others,
to get adopted method Of shutting otf
debate. He has renewed it this session,
but with little prospect Of sueoess. The
privilege Of vetoiag the will Of the body
is too dear to some who care moro for
what they can themselves accomplish
through that means than they do for
whatever eooa might como to the county
from system which would give the
Judgment OF the majority free epportuni-
ty to express itself. OF course 1t should
also be berne in mind that Senator boar
is opposed also by few who do not wish
to see the old method abolished, simply
because 1t 10 old and because IL 10 bsauti-
full In theory.
PERSONAL.
MIR. Richard Webb and Mrs. Webb are
visiting Washington for few days.
Hon. Weston 2. Milliksn Of Portland,
has been In Washington during the s6n-
sideration Of the tariff bill, accompanied
much Of the time by bis brother, Mr..
Seth u. Milliken ST New York.
General Joshua b. Cham berlaiA OF
Brunswick, IL In Washington.
Colonel Merriam. formerly Of Maine,
and of the Regular Army since the vas.
is prominent candidate for promotion
to the rank Of brigadier general. II ID
thought thst he will suot-, Hs and
General Chamberlain are cid friends and
60 about in Washington together much
Of late
The Portland daily press., 1897-04-06
Admirals VIII Inquire

Oanea, April 5.-Ths admirals have de.
cided to make an official inquiry az to
whether the garrison at Eelino rearmed
after the evacuation were refugees from
Candamo. who had been disarmsd.
There are NOW i've Thousand rifles at the
Turkish government depot.
The Portland daily press., 1897-04-06
CAN'T LET CUBA ALONE.
Senate Reeurs To Its FaVerite
Topic.
GEN. RIVERA RESOLUTION HAS
UNANIMOUS PASSAGE.

sented Debated-senators Hale land
Hoar Lead opposition-sharp Passages
of words-shor Executive session.
The Portland daily press., 1897-04-06

London, April 5.-An important meet
ing of the leaders Of the Liberal party
was hald at noon today at the residence
Of Sir William Vernon Harcourt, the
Liberal leader In the House of Commons.
They discussed for an hour the attitude
which they would assume in the event of
the warships of Great Britain taking
part in the projected blockade of Athens.
The advocate., 1897-04-07

Kansas City Journal (Kansss Topics
Column9 "TopiCs took a lead pencil and
figured out an odd thing the other day.
In Kansas there are exactly 8l,3l8
square miles of land. These figures
read the same backwards as forwards,
which may In measure account for
the ability of Kansas to catch 'em q.
comm and a,goin'. There are $685.
$40 acres in Kansas, and if the entire
population of the United States were
equally distributed over them the peO-
pie would hardly be within speaking
distance of each other. Kansas could
furnish every man, woman and child
in the United States with Eve sixths of
an acre for a garden spot. Allowing
two square feet tor each inhsbitant
the entire population Of the State
might be assembled on sixty nine acres
Of ground. The entire population of
Kansas could have stood in one Of the
Worlds Fair buildings. Butler, the
largest county In Kansas, has more
square miles in it than the entire State
of Rhode Island"
The advocate., 1897-04-07
ON THE RIGHT TRACK.

The Topeka Capital, few days ago,
gave the following as ga freight mans
solution" OF the railway problem:
All railroads should combine in organizing
what may be called the National Railway
Company, making single corporation similar
to the Standard Oil Company. Each road
shall exchange its stock for stock in the Ma
tional Railway Company. They could do bust
ness as one line, and competition could be
eliminated; rates could be kept up, many
roads would be abandoned as through freight
carriers, and only used locally; forces could
be cut down. The effect would be bepractically
that Of government ownership Of railroads.
That man is on the right track. He
sees the light. II all railroad men could
be brought to see what this man sees, it
would not be long before the railroads
and the people would be in harmonious
cooperation.
The advocate., 1897-04-07

us not wait for resubmission before we
begin to move.
~. H. Lockwood, Salina; j. w. Gleed,
Topeka; Grant W. Harrington, Hiawaths;
Mrs. Ella W. Brown, Holton; E. W.
Hoch, Marion; M. Williams, Lansing;
George F. Fullinwider, Eldorado; Com
mittee.
"The officers and Executive committee
Of the Union earnestly request that such
papers In Kansas as are in sympathy
with the temperance reform copy the
above address. Every political party as
we'll as every non-psrtisan temperance
organization is represented on the above
committee. In union is strength"
J. H. LOCKWOOD, President.
7. E. STEPHENS, Secretary.
The advocate., 1897-04-07

A CRY raised by Republican newsps.
pers last fall and winter because Of the
alleged large number Of Populist appli-
cants for Office was loud and long. But
now, when we read daily Of the hordes in
Washington besieging members and
Senators at all hours of the day and
night, driving many Of them into hiding
places for refuge, these critical papers
are silent and satisfied.
The advocate., 1897-04-07
TAXATION OF INCOMES.

Hon. Percy Daniels, ex.Lieutenant
Governor of Kansas, for many years
working In the front ranks Of reformers,
is out in fresh pamphlet Of forty-eight
pages, urging in strong and vigorous sem
tences the taxation of large incomes as a
means of raising revenue to employ idle
labor, lift mortgages from the peoples
homes, and get the country on its feet
again. Governor Daniels has persistently
followed this line of thought; he has
talked about it and lectured and written
about it, and has brought it to the atten-
tion Of State Legislatures and Of Con-
gress, and now he feels that the time is
ripe for action. Hence this new book.
1t discusses the subject clearly, iptelli-
gently and forcibly. The author out
lines his plan plainly and fully giving
The advocate., 1897-04-07

the necessary official data and whether
the reader agrees with him or not, he
will find this an interesting and sugges-
tive little book. It's doctrine has the
ADVOCATES hearty indorsement.
The advocate., 1897-04-07
TIE RAILROADS, DEMAND.

The prompt response Of the railroad
people to the court decision in dissolving
the Western freight pool is greatly to
their credit, and now, if they would ask
for government control Of the entire car
rying business OF the country, instead OF
asking for law authorizing them to do
what has been declared unlawful, they
would awaken a sympathetic interest
among the people that would be OF ines
timable value to them in the fipal read
iustment of their trouble.
That they are in trouble we all under
stand. So are the farmers in trouble,
and the manufacturers, and working
people by the million are in trouble
Railroad men are neither worse nor bet
ter off than the rest Of U.s. With 8 mil
lion mortgages on the homes and farms
of the people, with farm produce 40 per
cent. lower than it was twenty years be-
fore, and with 25 per cent. Of the work
ing force Of the country idle half the
time-and that has been the situation
some years-it is foolish for the railroad
carriers to claim more from the people
than they are willing to accord to others.
The time is now present when q general
rsadjustment is required. Every consid-
GRAFTON worth taking into the account is
testimony in that direction. All depart
ments Of trade and commerce demand it.
Agriculture, mixing, labor-all join in
the demand.
But the railroad people want read
iustment Of their business only. They
want to be authorized to do the very
thing that the great body Of the people
have been long and persistently object
ing to. They want to be permitted to
make such arrangements among them
selves as will give them control OF
charges for freight and passenger traffic
in all parts of the country. Such law
would bring about an sgrarian rebellion.
Think moment. Have not farmers
rights equal to those of carriersH Then,
suppose the farmers Of the country
should organize and ask Congress to
allow them to store and hold back their
grain and meat from market until prices
suited them? That would be authoriz.
ing pool or trust among the tillers OF
the soil. Have not they as god and
perfect right to prevent competition
among themselves and maintain prices
as owners Of railroads have?
Workingmen have organized to main
tain wages, and every railroad in the
country opposes such combinations.
When q strike occurs new men are en-
ployed and the old men are blacklisted.
1t is the same with great manufacturing
and mercantile establishments; they are
practically unanimous in their opposition
to the organization of working people.
And yet, all that these combinations
want is exactly what the railroads de-
mand that they shall be permitted to do
to prevent competition and to main
tain rates.
The advocate., 1897-04-07

When the Santa Fe was built the
rails laid between Emporia and New
ton cost $12O q ton. Now the price ID
$40 ton. The railroads want rates
maintained at point which will en-
able them to pay interest on value
based on $12O rails when they can now
be bought new for one sixth Of that
price,
The advocate., 1897-04-07
Port Arthur Excursion Dates.

Parties desiring to visit the coast coUn-
try can secure accommodations via the
Atchison, Topeka s. Santa Fe railway on
April 20. There will be tourist car at
tached to the regular train leaving Topeka
at 1905 p. IN, and Emporia at 2;OS p. m.
Free berths will be furnished prospective
investors. For full particulars address
S. M. SCoTT, Emporia, Kas.
The advocate., 1897-04-07
FARMERS BULLETINS FOR DISTRIBUTION

The ADVOCATE has received for dlstri.
button large number OF Farmers Bulle.
tins from the Department Of Agriculture
at Washington. We want to put them
where they will do the most good, and
therefore request farmers who would
like to have any OF them to address re-
quest to this Office.