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The Portland daily press., 1897-07-03

In conclusion Mr.. Moran said: ellis
tongue was eloquent, his pen was caustic.
he was courageous and no coward. Weak
IN body, he was strong in mind. He
knew no fear Wealth and power had no
terrors for him. He is made of the
material of which martyrs are made. He
has spoken his last speech and written
his last articles.
70 attack him now is cowardly. His
friends may feel the pain, but he is be-
yond the power of even his most vicious
enemies to do harm.
A living martyr he will shortly be a
dead hero.'
The Portland daily press., 1897-07-03
Death of Geo. W. knight of Bangor.

Bangor, July George W. Knight, a
prominent citizen and formerly of
Knight, Emerson & Adams, wholesale
dry goods merchants of Bangor, died at
his home in this city on Friday morning,
of..Bright's disease. Mr.. Knights death
was sudden; until Wednesday he had
been in his usual health. The funeral
will occur on Sunday, probably under
the auspices of the knights Templar, of
which the deceased was member.
The Portland daily press., 1897-07-03
J The Sanle...
Old Sarsaparilla.

That's Ayers. The same old
sarsapar ia as it was made and
sold by DR.. J. c. Aver SO gears
aqp. In the laboratory it is
different. There modern appli-
ances lend speed to skill and
experience. But the sarsapa-
rilla is the same old sarsaparllla
! that made the record-5O gears
of cures. Why don't we better
it? Well, we're much IN the
condition of the Bishop and the
raspberry: DOUBTLESS, " he
said, "God might have made
better berry. But doubtless,
also, He never did," Why
don't we better the sarsaparilla?
We can't. We are using the
same old plant that cured the
Indians, and the Spaniards. 1T
has not been bettered. And
since sce make sarsaparil1a COM
pound out of sarsapari1la plant,
we see no way of improvement.
OF course, if we were making
! some secret chemical compound
we might .... But we're not.
We're making the same old sar-
sapari1la to cure the same old
diseases. You can tell it's the
same old sorsaparill0 be-
cause it works the same old
cures. It's the sovereign blood
purifier, and-it's Ayers.
The Portland daily press., 1897-07-03
Boy Drowned in Merrimac. GR
Wage Reductions Threatened in Brocktou

Brockton, Mass, July 2-What is taken
to be the initial step towards general
reduction in the prices paid for Goodyear
lasting throughout the city, was disclosed
today, when it became known that on
their return to work after the usual sum-
mer suspension, the lasters of the g. g.
Snow company would be compelled to
work under reduction, which means an
average loss of 30 cents day The
change will effect about seventy men.
The Portland daily press., 1897-07-03
Boy Free With His Gun.

Haverhill, Mass, July 2.-In fight
over game of cards and jug of cider
in house on River street, occupied by
Italians, this afternoon, Januriario
Renzio, 16-year old boy, drew revol-
yer and short Joe Tairentino and Antonio
Paltzio. Paltzio's injuries are quite seri-
GUS and he has been taken to the city hos.
pital. The other man received only a
Slight flesh wound. Young Ronzio made
his eScapa
The Portland daily press., 1897-07-03
THE MIDSUMMER SEASON.
1t Has Produced the Usual DulIness in
Business.

New York, July Pr. G.. Dun & Co.,
| say:
| Failures for the second quarter of 1897
were 1881, with liabilities of S4S, ,409, ,433.
Almost half the commercial liabilities
were supplied by 63 failures for 800, 900
each or more and over fifth by failures
of five cotton mills in New Bedford in
April. On that account, New England
failures show large increase, but in other
sections the aggregate is smaller. than for
the corresponding quarter in most preced-
ing years. But for these five failures, the
defaulting liabilities would have been the
smallest in the second quarter of any
year since 1892. Midsummer vacations
have commenced in many works with the
decrease of orders usual at this season.
The customary vacation is called strike
where agreements regarding wages for
the coming year have not been reached.
In some iron and cotton works wages
have been reduced, owing to low prices.
Large hopes are built on prospective de-
mand after the tariff bill has passed, but
the pressure in the market of large i'm
porting stocks may defer it. The general
belief that removal of uncertainty will
In any case increase business.
Since much of the future depends on
crops. the Frightening prospects are of
the highest Importance.
| The iron and steel industry halts at
midsummer although the demand for
finished products still increases. Ship
ments of boots and shoes for two months
have been smaller than for five previous
years. and buyers are still disinclined to
tlke freely. Prices are the lowest since
| last 94n.
I Textile manufacturers are waiting,
and cotton mills curtailing production,
while woolen mills are gradually increas-
| ing work with better orders, and prices
| inclined to advance shade. Enormous
buying of wool, 256, ZOO, 600 pounds this
year, against 102, 900, 900 last year, reflects
| speculation mainly.
| Failures for the week have been 241 in
the United States against 257 last year.
Boy Drowned in Merrimac. GasE
| Lawrence July 2.-James Quinlan, 12
years of age, was drowned in the lSpicket
river just across the line in Metheuen
Eabout 2i30 this afternoon. He was in
| swimming with a number of other boys
and got beyond his depth. Nothing was
known of the affair until about 4.30 when
one of the boys told Paymaster Seaver of
the Arlington mills. Search was begun
at once and at five O'Clock the body was
| recovered.
The Portland daily press., 1897-07-03
Lightning Cracked About New York.

New York, July 2-The worst electri-
cal storm of the year visited New York
city and vicinity today. The flag pole at
Grants tomb, said to be the tallest in
the world was struck by lightning and it
may be necessary to remove the staff.
Several buildings were also damaged by
lightning.
The Portland daily press., 1897-07-03
VERY EASY FOR CORNELL.
Columbia and Pennsy 0utclassed in
Yesterdays Race.
WAS A PROCESSION AND ROWED
IN SLOW TINE.

LILO AlulC u Ch0 HluAcI SUs4f f-C-
Pennsy's Boat Capsized-CorneH Offers
to Race Over Again But the Offer was
Declined.
Poughkeepsie, N. Y, July s.-The Sec
ond varsity race upon the four-mile
course, contestants eight-oared crews from
Cornell, Columbia and Pennsylvania,
the expectations, a breaking of records
and close and exciting contest; the re-
suit a fizzle and procession, Cornell
won, Columbia second, about II lengths
and a half to the rear, while Pennsyl-
vania foundered just after passing the
two-mile mark. The official time: Cor
nell, 30 minutes AZ 4-5 seconds; Column
bia, 21.20 2-5 the time by miles for Cor
nell: First mile. 5.O4 rs; second mile,
1851; third mile, 1915; fourth mile,
20.47 4-5.
TABLES SHOWING NUMBER OF
STROKES
The Portland daily press., 1897-07-03
Bicycle Rider Killed.

Newton, Mass. July 2.-Wm. Fl. Maltese
a carpenter of West Newton, died tonight
as the result of collision with vehicls
while riding his bicycle today. Males
was thrown from his wheel and was
pierced in the breast.by shaft of the wag
on. The unfortunate man was removed
to the Newton hospital, but he did not
survive his injuries.
The Portland daily press., 1897-07-03
fHe WEATHER..

Boston, July 2.
Local forecast
Boston and vicin-
ity for Saturday
fair weather, vari-
able winds.
W a S h i n g to II,
July 2.-Forecast
or Saturday; New
England and east
New York, fair
The Portland daily press., 1897-07-03
Calais saloons Paw Their License.

Calais, July 2.-The proprietors of a
number of saloons and hotels were in
court today as the result of liquor raids
last night and each paid fines amounting
to $11O.
The Portland daily press., 1897-07-03

vile obedience then refuse to give it,
exclaimed Mr.. Wellington.
Il will remain right here,'' exclaimed
Mr.. Wellington, striking his desk with
resounding blow. 'sNo man ever struck
me blow that did not return with in
terest and they will find me ON deck if
the struggle is to begin.''
The Portland daily press., 1897-07-03

except showers on the coast; east to
south winds.
The Portland daily press., 1897-07-03
Local Weather Report.

Portland, Me-, July 2.-The local
weather bureau office records as to the
weather are as follows:
8 a. m.-Barometer, 29.772; thermo-
meter, 90; dew point. 81, humidity, 53;
wind, W; velocity, 4; weather, cloudy.
s p. m.-Barometer. 29S26; thermom-
eter, 61; dew point, 81, humidity, 81:
wind, E; velocity, 2: weather, p cldy.
Mean daily thermometer, 65; maxi
mum thermometer. rs; minimum ther-
mometer. 55; maximum velocity of
wind, II, S; total precip itation, 60
The Portland daily press., 1897-07-03
Weather Observation.

The agricultural department weather
bureau for yesterday, July 2, taken
at p. M, meridian time, the observa-
ton for each section being given in this
order: Temperature, direction of wind,
tate of weather:
Boston, 70, SW, cloudy; New York, Y
E. clear; Philadelphia rs, NE. cloudy;
Washington, 80, SW, cloudy; Albany,
rs, W. clear: Buffalo, "A, SW. clear
Detroit. so, Sc, p.cloudy; Chicago
81. S, p cloudy; s.. Paul. 81
SW, rain; Huron, Oak. "a, Sc. cloudy
Bismarck, GA, Sc, cloudy; Jack
sonvilIe, 50, SW, cloudy,
The Portland daily press., 1897-07-03
CURRENCY COMMISSION.
President Contemplates Asking Con.
gress for One,
FEAR OF FACTIOUS OPPOSITION
MAY DETER HIM,

Measure Would Encounter Hostility of tho
Silver Senators-Executive Committee
of indianapolis Convention May Get Up
PIan-Matter Will Be Settled When
President Returns from Canton.
The Portland daily press., 1897-07-03
The END VERY NEAR.
Possibility Of a Vote on the Tariff
Bill Today.
RECIPROCITY AND RETALIATION
OCCUPIED SENATE YESTERDAY.

Both Provisions We're Finally Adopted
Though Debate on Reciprocity Was
Protracted Until Six O'clook-Senator
Wellington Upholds His Prerogatives
in Matter of Patronage-Request for
Definite Time for Vote Refused.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-09
MUST REINSTAfE OFFICER.
Judge jackson Hands Down an lmpCr-
tant Civil Service Decision.
NO RIGHT 10 TRANSFER TIE MEN
From Their Oniees 10 Less Desirable fo-
sitions--Governmen Ofieiais Have No
Legislative Power on the Subject
and the Law Is CONSTITUTIONAL

CHICAGO. ILL, Nov. s.-A special to
the Times-Tferald from Martinsburg, w.
Va, says:
Judge John ]. Jackson handed down A
decision to-day which holds that trans
fer cannot, without trial, be made under
the civil service law. because II IS equiv
alent TO removal.
RIGHT TO THE PLACE.
Judge Jackson insists that the appoint
ment OF a man 10 Federal position under
the civil service laws gives him right In
equity TO ihe place which he is not forced
TO surrender. save for cause.
Judge jackson remarks in his document
that the leaving Of discretionary powers
in the hands Of the heads OF departments
makes civil service "a dead letter lie
rules that the civil service law Is entirely
constitutional
His second finding Is that Congress has
never delegated to the President and the
commission legislative power.
His third point declares that internal
revenue service has been placed
under the merit code ana nc
holds that any atetmpt 10 cnahse
the position and rank OF onieslS
i'm fbe civil service Department Is vio-
lation OF the law
MUST BE REfNsTATED.
His final holding is that the court has
a right in such a case and hasl JWisdic-
ton to restrain the appointing power from
removing the officers from their positions
IL such removals are shown 10 pe III Nio-
lation Of the civil service act.
lie therefore. orders that the men who
had been shifted from a good salaried
pIace to a small salaried place, should be
reinstated.
This case. which resulted in this opinion
was brought by n store-keeper in the IN
ternal revenue.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-09

The Supreme Court Decides "A Long and
Short Haul" Case From Alabama.

The Supreme Court Decides Long and
Short Haul" Case From Alabama.
WASHINGTON, ID. c.. November s.
The United States Supreme Court to-day
affirmed the decision Of the lower court
in the case Of the Interstate Comerce
Commission against the Alabama
and the Georgia Central railroad and
Others. The case arose out OF charges
by citizens OF Troy. Ala, that the COM
panies were disregarding the long and
short-haul clause OF the Interstate COM
merce law.
The point at issue was whether. when
there was competition between the rail-
roads and water. the roads must fle
lower rates with the Interstate Com
merce Commission. and It was decided in
tho negative by the court.
The opinion Of the court was handed
down by Justice Shiras. The oction was
begun before the Interstate Commerce
Commission in 1892. upon petition from
the trade Of Troy. Ala, alleging a
discrimination by the roads against that
town in the interests OF Montgomery and
other places. The roads defended their
rates as necessary to meet water trans
portation but the commission decided
ence in rates should not be granted ex-
cept upon authority OF the commission.
The court to-day over-ruled the COM
mission on both points. holding on the
first that competition is one OF the most
obvious and effective circumstances that
make the conditions under which long
and short haul is performed substantial
~ dissimilar."
Justice Shiras stated. however, that tho
decisions was not intended to relieve
common carriers of the restraints of the
third and fourth sections of the law. but
its purport was that these sections are
not so stringent and imperative as TO cx-
clude In all cases the matter OF compet-
tion in determining the questions Of un-
due and unreasonable preference"
Upon the other point, as to whether
railroad companies can be relieved from
the operations of the long and short haul
clause OF the Interstate Commerce act
without first invoking the consent Of the
commission, Justice Shiras, said:
I'VE are unable TO suppose that Con-
gress intended TO forbid common carriers
in cases where the conditions and cir
cumstances are dissmilar from making
diferential rates until and unless the
commission ehall authorize them to do
So"
AHiS 'piiioH was IN lne with the de-
cision or the Circuit Court of Appeals for
The sixth District which is therefore, af-
hTmed.
Justice Harland dissented from the
opinion remarking that it went far to-
ward defeating the object of the Inter
State commerce law adding: 1T not only
mlnimizeS the power OF the commission
but places the power of the commission
far below what Congress intended and
put II In the power of the railroads TO so
arrange the transportation business of
the country as TO destroy the business
Of intermediate points"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-09
POST-OFFlCE IN AN OMNIBUS.
The Land Owners Would hot Sell or Rent
Land for a Site.
OFFICE ESTABLISHED IN THE ROAD.
Tho Case Came Up Before Judge Paul and
He Decides That Being In n POST
Road of the United states He
Could Not Re Disturbed.

ABINGDON. VA. November S-spe-
cial. A rather novel question has to-day
been presented in Judge Paurs United
States Court. w. Thomas Payne, post
master at Pilot postoffice, In Montgomery
county, Va. complains that the owners
OF all the land within radius of one mile
OF his said office. have refused to rent or
sell him site on which 20 keep said
postofiice. To meet the emergency he has
procured an omnibus, which he stands In
the road and uses as his said Office.
UNLAWFUL DETAINER.
One B. NJ. Guerrant has sued out Of the
County Court q writ of unlawful de-
tainer and placed IL In the hands OF
George w. Fitzwater. deputy sheriff. for
execution.
Judge Paul to-day. on petition OF Post
master Payne. issued "A temporary In
junction restraining Guerrant and the
deputy sheriff aforesaid from hiadering
or interfering with the said postmaster
in any way in reference TO his omnibus
postoffice. which Is located on post-
road OF the United States.
PERPETUAL INJUNCTION.
He also issued against the samc parties
rule requiring them TO appear here be-
fore the court on next rhursday 20
show cause. II any they can. why the
temporary Injunction aforesaid shall not
be perpetuated.
The great Yellow Poplar Lumber case
is still on and may continue for quite
while ye..
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-09
yandals Fire a Sleeping City.

ST. AUGUSTINE. FLA. Nov. :. -
Through the work Of an inccndiary. the
beautiful San Marco Hotel. which cost
$4,000 was burned TO the ground Just
before daylight Sunday morning. II -
believe that a systematic attempt was
made TO burn the entire city.
When a citizen attempted TO give the
alarm AZ 2 o'clock by ringing the fire
bell he found that the rope had been tam
pered with, so that IL broke after a jerk
or two. Investigation proved that the
rope had been cut almost I'm two.
Steam whistles were used when II was
found the rope had been cut. Those who
gathered at the first call did not walt for
the city engines and hose. but attached
the hotel hose 10 the well on the grounds
and commenced the fight
One engine reached the scene. but its
work was delayed. owing 10 the incen-
diaries having cut holes I'm the suction
pipes which supply water from the hy-
drants and screwing up the couplings so
tightly that time was lost in loosening
them.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-09
Too Much Cotton Offered

NEW YORK Nov. S.-Walter T. Miller.
treasurer or the New York Cotton Tx
change. who returned from Europe a few
days ago. made the following statement
to-day concerning tho cotton market
abroad.
II found the general situation with re-
gard 10 the trade ana commerce favorable
and by no means unsatisfactory. as I un-
derstand has been the impression in
American for the past month or two. Ger
tainly in England and on the continent
Just the contrary was the case. As TO the
prices OF manufactured goods. of course
buyers decline 10 bay long stocks so long
as the South persists IN Offering cotton
DOWN. When enough OF the cotton is
marketed TO relieve the producer and he
feels able to hold some cotton. buyers OF
Manufactured goods and traders in cotton
will probably be- anxious 10 invest"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-09
IupoRrs~- "TdsUREs
To BE Considereo the conference With
Premier i.aurier.

To BE Considereo the conference With
Premier i-aurier.
WASHINGTON. November S-The au-
thorities here have been advised that the
arrival tomorrow Of Sir Wilfred Laurier,
Premier Of Canada: Sir Louis Davies. Min
lister OF Marine I'm the Lauricr Cabinet,
and other officials OF the Dominion. Is TO
have an important bearing not only on
the Behring Sea settlement. but on the
pending questions which have been sub
jects OF international diplomacy between
the United States and Canada-namely
the passage OF alien laborers 70 and
from Canada. the North Atlantic fisheries
question. the presence Of many Ameri-
cans I'm Klondke territory belonging 10
Canada and IN the mining regions OF
British Columbia the fisheries troubles
along the great lakes. the bonding privi-
lcgc granted Candian railroads. the con-
troversy over rights I'm the Fraser river,
British Columbia and I'm Puget Sound
and also the question Of reciprocity ar
raneemonts between the United states
and Canada
There is direct and authentic informa-
ton that Sir Wnfred Laurier comes pre-
pared TO take up all these questions. and
II possible, include them in one general
settlement whereby the constant fric-
ton they have engendered may be over
come.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-09
FETER DYING OUT.
III u Losing It's Terrors for the People in
the Plague Stricken District.

NEW ORLEANS, Nov. S-The yellow
fever situation looks favorable. There
has been no marked change since yes
terday, and yellow jack has lost his ter
rors for the people, Who are greatly clatcd
over tho gratifying turn o. affairs.
Good news has been received from all
points. and IL Is predicted that trade will
have assumed its normal conditions by the
middle Of the month though II has suffer-
ed a terrible blow by the plague. The
Board of Health officers say that the sit
uation will gradually improve, and indi-
cations point that way. To-day's record :
New Cases-Miss Fannie Laughlin. Vim
cent Maguno. Mrs. Chaneer. Mrs. +.
Campbell. NJ. PERT. Miss Roberts Dennis
HAYS. Michael Mitchell, Fred Leal, Vim
cent Cassell. George Horn, -- O'Gese,
Frank PaIane.
Deaths-Mrs w. Dessert Michael Har-
ran. Frank Parane. Vincent Maguno, r..
Bertheot.
FLOMATION. ALA. Nov. S-Three new
cases No deaths to-day.
MOBILE Ala. Nov. S-The now cases
of yellow fever were but four-Alfred
Bate. James r. Groom, Vivian Bru. Mrs.
Samuel Lyons.
There were two deaths-Georgle Holler-
man and John Kerns.
MONTGOMERY. ALA. November g.
one new case Of fever and no deaths.
MEMPHIS. TENN. November S-TheTe
was not a single new case or death from
yellow fever I'm Memphis to-day. In ad-
diton 10 this. the Board Of Health re-
ports there is not even a suspicious case
known. and that those already sick are
doing well
JACKSON. MISS. November S.-The
Board of Health tonight issued an order
permitting all passengers from non-in-
fected points in the state OF Alabama 10
come into Mississippi with proper health
certificates
Mail and newspapers will also he al
lowed TO como into the state from nom
infected points in Alabama.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-09
The YHORNE TRIAL BEGINS.
A Jury Secured 10 Fear the Case Before
Adjournment The First Day.
MRS. mack WILL Be TRIED LATER,
Marie Barberl and Her keech'iy acquire"
Husband Spending Part of Their Hon
eymoon witnessing the Trial--Case
Expected to Last several weeks

NEW YORK. Nov S.-The first day OF
the trial Of the barber, Martin Thorne. for
the murder Of william Guldensuppe, a
bath rubber. was entirely taken up in Sc
curing n Jury, and much to the surprise Of
all tboae interested. the efforts Of the law
vers for the prosecution and defence were
well rewarded. as twelve good and true
men had been sworn to try the case when
the hour for adjournment was reached.
The trial began shortly after half past
nine O'Clock this morning in the Queens
County Courthouse. Long Island City, be-
fore Judge Wnmott NJ. Smith. who is pre-
siding at the unfinished october term OF
the criminal branch Of the Supreme Court
OF queens county.
sEPERATE TRIALS.
District Attorney w. Youngs. assisted
nv A X. Weller and Assistant Attorney
George A. Davidson, appeared for the
proecution. and Lawyers William +.
Howe and Joseph +. Moss. OF the firm of
Howe X Hummell. had charge OF the de-
fence of Thorne. 10 which they had been
assigned by the authorities Of New York
and Queens county
Although Thorne was jointly indicted
with Mrs. Augusta Mack, for the murder
Il WAS decided to try them separately, and
District Attorney Youngs made up his
mind TO try ThOrne first as the circum-
stancial evidence upon which they de-
pended for a conviction. is stronger
against the man than against the woman.
II the prosecution cannot convict Thorne,
II is unlikely that Mrs. Mack will bacon
Victed.
Atan early hour this morning the coun-
tv iail was besleged with a crowd anxious
Ia gain admission into the courtroom.
This room at the utmost could hardly ac-
commodate tree hundred people COM
fortably but lcng before O'Clock every
seat and available point Of vantage was
occupied. The main body Of the court
house within the enclosure was reserved
Tor the lawyers I'm the case. the news
paper reporters and artists Of which there
were over d score in attendance.
MARIE BARBERI PRESENT
The side galleries were also filed with
an anxious crowd. one OF the most prom
inent oulookers being Marie Barberi. the
Italian girl, who after being sentenced 10
death for the murder OF her lover was
acquitted on second trial. This young
woman WAS married few days ago. and
to-day her husband sat beside her and
both of them evinced a very keen inter-
est in everything that took place.
District Attorney Young did not expect
to fiji the jury box before Wednesday,
but both he and the lawyers for the de-
fence worked hard and earnestly, with
out quibbling OF wasting a moment and
both sides were satisfied tonight that
they procured an intelligent and trust
worthy jury.
Throughout the day Thorne was very
cool and at times looked 90 be the most
unconcerncd person in the court.
Tomorrow morning at 10 O'Clock the
trial proper will be begun and District
Attorney Youngs will briefly present the
case. The lawyers think all the evidence
will not be in for at least two weeks.