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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-02-25
FASTEST BoATIN THE WoRL D.
Torpedo Boat Number Skis Remarkable
Trip to Brooklyn.

New York, February 24.-The new tor
pedo boat No. &, arrived at the Brooklyn
navy yard this afternoon. after re-
markable run from Newport, r. /.
During the whole trip more or less severe
seas and headwinds were encountereu.
Despite the adverse conditions she trav-
elled the distance, about 100 miles in
612 hours, making an average speed Of
25 knots per hour. The vessels COM
mander, Lieut.. Fremont, today said j:
'There Is no question about her being
the fastest boat In the world.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-02-25
The Com mittee on Railroads,
Telegraphs and Expresses

Will give public hearing in Railroad Com
missioners' ONCE, at Augusta, Thursday, Feb.
25. 1897, at O'Clock p. NJ, on an act relating
to Street Railroads.
Wednesday, March 3, 1897, at Q O'Clock p:
M, on an act additional to chapter 81, revised
statutes, relating to transportation of Bicycles
as baggage.
wednesday, March 3, 1897. at 2 o'clock p.
m, on Petition of Geo. g.. Kimball and others.
Pittsfeld, and W. s. Simpson and others of
Fairfield. asking for legislation to cqualize and
regulate freight rates.
Wednesday, March 8, 1897, at 2 o'clock p:
M. on Petition of F. E. SkoIfield and others of
Harpswen, asking for Charter for electric.
steam, Eor power, between Brunswick and
Harpswell. BY order of Committee.
feb2Odtd JOHN NJ KALER. Sec'y.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-02-25
Fire at Camden.

CaGmen, February 24.-Fire broke out
in the two story honse belonging to Will
liam Dyer at five O'Clock this afternoon.
1t caught around the chimney on the
seoond floor. Damage to house and fur
niture, $1,000; insured.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-02-25
seven persons Killed.

Z Chattanooga Tenn, February 24.-An
Incoming passenger train on the South
ern railroad struck a wagon containing
nine persons at Sherman heights this af-
tsrnoon, killing seven and fatally injur-
ing two persons. James A. Roblpson.
his wife and Ave children were killed
outright. The names of the injured have
lot been ascertained.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-02-25
Mr.. Reed Invited to Tennessee.

Washington. February 24.-The Ten
nessee delegation Of the House, today,
presented Speaker Heed with the resolu-
tions passed by the cen tennial board of
that state inviting him to attend the
opening of the exposition at Nashville in
May. He said he would attend If possi-
b1e
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-02-25
The Conn milfee ON Judiciary

VIII give public hearing in its room at the
State House In Augusta. Wednesday, March
10. 1897. at O'Clock p. m. An additional to, ],
and to extend the charter of the Cumberland
Illuminating Company.
An act to make Pride's Bridge across the
Presumpscot River. in the County of Cumber-
land, a county bridge.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-02-25
ETEnaIish and American Templars Fra
ternize.

Detroit, February 24.-The reception
given here today by the Detrole Oom-
officers of the Sovereign Grand lodge of
Canada. marks the first international
meeting of Knights Templar that has
Teen held in centuries. The official party
from Canada represents tie Templars
of England, as they are all under one
Jurisdiction,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-02-25
Permanent Commission recommended.

Washington. February "a The Presi-
dent sent to Congress- today reportsof
the joint commission representing the
United States and Canada, relative to
the preservation Of fisheries in the waters
CONTIGUOUS to the United States ana
Canada. They recommend q permsnent
joint com mission which shall have direct
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-02-25
The Committee on Judiciar,

will give public hearing in its room at the
State House in Augusta, Friday, March s.,
1897 at 2 o. clock p. m. An act to establish
the Maine Polyclines.
An act relating tol corporations organized
under the general law.
Wednesday, March 3, 1897 at o'clock p. m
An act relating to the amount of baggage to be
carried by Railroad Corporations for each per-
son purchasing first class ticket.
w, J. KNOWLT0N, Sec'y.
febI5 dtd
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-02-25
Daughters of Revolution win Build Hall

Washington, February s4.-The Daugh-
ters Of the American Revolution this
morning In Congress made plans for
building hall, 200 BY goo feet on the
Monument lot, and raised about $25, 900
to start the work. A bill to give them
the site passed the Senate and is expected
to pass the House before the close Of this
session.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-02-25
Fire at EastDort.

Eastport, February 24.-A fire, starting
about p. m., burned the interior of the
North church. Loss about $1,000; insur-
anoe $500. The fire caught around the
furnace,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-02-25
suffocated by Flax Straw Gas.

Lake Preston, s. D., February "a
A. S. Hanson, his wife and five chill
dren, living six miles from Oldham.
were found last night unconscious, prob
from the stove. The wife and four chill
dren are dead. Hanson may recover.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-02-25
Carmel Man Shoots Himself.

Bangor, February 24.-Nathaniel W.
Parsons of Carmel suicided this after
noon by hanging. He was CA years old
and leaves family. The canse is un-
known.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-02-25
The Committee on Railroads,
TeleYraphs and Expresses

Will give public hearing in Railroad Com
missioners' Office, at Augusta, Wednesday,
March 3, 1897, at o'clock p m, on an act to
wednesday March 8. 1897, at 2 o'clock p.
M. on an act to extend the charter OF the
Lewiston, Augusta and camden railroad
feb2odtd JOHN M KALER, sec'y.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-02-25
fHE WEAT HER.

Boston, February
24.-Local forecast
for Thursday: Fair,
westerly winds.
Washington, Feb
ruary 24.-Forecast
for Thursday for
New England: Gen
orally fair during the
day. probably loca
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-02-25
Old Hotel Proprietor Dead.

Bucksport, February 24.-James p.
Moses, thirty-seven years proprietor og
the Robinson house, died today of con-
gestion Of the brain, aged "a.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-02-25

supervision of these fisheries and be em-
powered 10 conduct Investigations anu
Institute such notifications in the regu-
lations as the circumstances may ue-
mand. .r
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-02-25
The Com mittee on udiciary

Will give public hearing in its room at the
State House in Augusta. Tuesday. March 8,
1897. at 2 o'clock p. m. Petition of Chas. f.
Libby and others for law empowering the
ity Of Portland to retire members Of the
Fire Department on half pay.
feb2Odtd w. j. KNOWLTON. Sec'y.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-02-25
Legal Affairs Committee

will give public hearing in its rooms at
the State House in Augusta, as fol lows:
On.Thursday Feb. %, 1897, at o'clock,
p. M, on an act to authorize tile re-assess
ment of taxes in case OF irregularity or error
in the original assessment.
On Thursday, Feb. 25 1897, at 2 o'clock
D M, on an act to authorize the correction
of errors in proceedings for collection of
taxes.
HENRY BOYNTON, secy
feb13 dtd
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-02-25
The Com mittee ON Judiciary

viii give public hearing in its room at the
State House in Augusta,
On Friday, Feb 26. 1897, at 2 O'Clock p M,
an act relating to the Maine Eye and Ear In
frmary. W. j. KNOWLTON. sec'y;
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-02-25

The committee on banks and banking
voted to report ought to pass on the act
relative to the Mercantile Trust and
Banking company OF Portland; act re-
lative to the Mechanic Falls Bank and
Trust company with new draft, and
ought not to pass on the act to revive
the charter of the Portland Loan COM
Many.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-02-25
The Committee ON Towns

will give public hearing on the petition asking
that part of Deering be set off of Deering and
annexed to Portland, on Wednesday, Feb. "a,
Bpm.
NJ A. AUSTIN,
Sec. Com. on Towns.
feb8 dtd
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-02-25
The Corn mittee orr Judiciary

will give public hearing in its room at the
State House in Augusta, Friday, March 8,
1887. at 2 O'Clock D. M An act authorizing
the United Indurated Fibre Company of New
Jersey to generate and supply compressed
air and electrical power.
'''- '' W. j. KNOWLTON, Secy.
feb13 dtd
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-02-25
The Com mittee ON Legal Affairs

Will give hearing on Tuesday, March 2.
1897 at o'clock p. NJ. on petition of j. r
Pinkerton and others of Harpswell Neck, ask
ing for village corporation
HENRY BOYNTON.
Secretary Legal Affairs Committee:
feh1 2td
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-02-25
LEGISLATIVE NOTICES.
The Com miltee on Judiciar

viii give public hearing in its room at the
State House in Augusta as follows:
Thursday. February 20, 1897, at O'Clock
p, m. An act to provide for the retlremens OF OF
police officers Of the city OF fortiaho Oh
half pay -.,,
the Underwood Company. g..
''' ~ fahRtd
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-02-25
Legal Affairs Commi,tee.

On Tuesday February 49, 1897, at 2 o'clock
P. M, on an Act to legalize doings of the
Saccarappa Aqueduct Company.
On Thursday, February IS, 1897, at 2
O'Clock, ?. M, on an Act to preserve the
purity of public water supplies.
HENRY BOYNTON, Sec'y,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-02-25
The Committee on Judiciary

Will give public hearing in its room at the
State House in Augusta, Tuesday, March 2,
1897, at 2 O'Clock p. m. Petition of w. Scott
Hill and others for suitable Homeopathic
Medical treatment at the Eastern Maine In
sane Hospital.
feb2Odfd w. J. KNowLToN, sec'y.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-02-25
CRETE WILL BE FREE.
Island Can Never Return To Rule Of
Turkey.
SIGNIFICANT SPEECH BY BRITISH
LORD OF ADMIRALTY.

Defends England's Course in the Matter
Up to fr' sent Time and Declares That
Lord Salisbury WIN Make Definite
Statement in Regard to Future of Is
land Today.
London, February 25.-The News says
the statements to be made in Parlia-
ment by Lord Salisbury and Mr.. Balfour
regarding the Cretan situation are to
the effect that the Powers have agreed
to Salisbury's proposals and have decided
to liberate Crete from Turkish rula.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-02-25

London, February 24.-In the course Of
a speech In London this evening, Right
Hon. Geo. Goshen, first lord of the ad-
uliralty defended the action taken by
Great Britian In regard to Cretan affairs,
in terms similar to those used In the
House OF Commons two days ago. Mr..
Goshen repudiated the assertion made
that the British government was acting
in the interests Of Turkey. British ships
weresoveraw1nasthe Mussulmau in the sea-
ports of. Crete, he declared, and had saved
thousands of Christians from massacre.
Besides this the British vessels were
harboring refugees and supplying them
with the neoessaIies OF life. Lord Sails
bury and Rt. Hon. A. j. Ralfour, first
lord of the treasury, Mr.. Goshen an
nounced, would make clear statements
in parliament tomorrow regarding the
future Of the island. Meanwhile he
declared that no one who had read the
declarations Of Mr.. Balfour, NJ Han
otaux, the French minister of foreign
affairs and Baron Marschall Won Bieber-
stein, the German foreign minister, would
believe it possible that Crete could ever
return to the rule Of Turkey.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-02-25
''CITIZENS' ARE WINNERS
Captured Three More Democratic
Caueuses in BiddefOrd.
SITUATION IN THE MILL CITY
GROWING MORE INTERESTING

Some Picturesque Features of Last Eve
ning's Primaries-OId Politicians of
the Democratic Faith Arrayed Against
Each Other.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-02-25
The Committee on Banks and
Banking

VIII give public hearing in its room in the
State House in Augusta, on Wednesday, Feb.
to revive charter Of the Portland Loan Co.
feb2odtd GEO. M. CURRIER, Sec'y.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-02-25
LEGISLATIVE NOTICES.
The Com mittee ON Banks and
Banking

viii give public hearing In its room at the
State House in Augusta. on Wednesday. rep:
24th, 1897, at 2 O'Clock, p. m., on Dill; an act
feb2Odtd GEO. NJ. CURRIER, Sec'y.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-02-25

The Committee on Legal AT.
fairs
Will give public hearing in its room in the
State House in Augusta as follows:
On Thursday, March 4, 1897, at 2 o'clock p.
M, on an act to repeal chapter 55 of public
laws of 1895, entitled an act to amend section 2.
chapter 1874 of public laws of 1887 relating to
forth lightly payment of wages.
HENRY BOYNTON. Sec'y.
feb2Odtd Legal Affairs Com.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-02-25
ALL THEY ASKED FOR.
State College Demands Reported on
PaVorably.
FIGHT WILL BE ON FLOOR OF
SENATE AND HOUSE.

The Appropriation Amounts to $3.50, ,00O-
The Anti-Cigarette Hearing-Gorham
People Ask for Charter for Electric
Railroad--Other Important Matters.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-02-25
Governors Palace at Crete Burned.

Canea, February 24.-Fire was disoov-
cred at an enrly hour this morning in
the Governors palace building con-
structed of wood, and in very short
time the structure with all its contents
was burned. During the progress of the
fire, there was considerable excitement
in theatown. There is reason to believe
ths tire was not of incendiary origin,
but due to accident.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-02-25
No Massacre at sitia.

London, February 25.-A report has
bee recei we'd from the commander of the
British warship lying off Sitia, at the
eastern extremity of Crete, saying the
recent report Of massare of Moslems
at that place Is untrue.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-02-25
Governor of Crete win Be Austrian.

Governor of Crete Will Be Austrian.
London, February pa despatch
from Vienna says that Herr Benjamin
D. Kala, the Austrian minister OF
finance has been designated governor OF
Crete.
Some Little Fighting in Crete.
Canea, February "a. Although Col.
Vnssous, commander of tha Greek forces
in Crete, and the insurgents have, owing
to the presence here Of the foreign war
ships abandoned their idea Of attackiD g
the town, attacks continue to be made
at various other pla aces.
Wanted to Get at Governors Treasure.
Athens, February 24-A despatch from
Canea says that during the dIe in the
governors palace today, the governors
safe, fell from the floor on which it stood
into the ruins and burst open. The
safe contained seven thousand pounds,
Turkish. The soldiers who had gathered
about the burning building were trying
TO extinguish the fames upon seeing the
contents of the safe exposed, tried to
steal the money. They were prevented
by the European officers, who directed
the snilors under their to fire volley of
blank cartridges at the would-be robbers.
The incident nearly caused a fight be-
tween the Turks and Europeans.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-24
SPECIAL NOTICES.


CITY of Savannah, Mayors Office, Dec.
is. 1897 the information of the pubhc
the following ordinance governing the DIS
charge of firworks and fire crackers in the
city of Savannah is published, ana the
same will be strictly enforced:
BY Alderman Guckenheimer-
An ordinance to permit the firing OF hre
crackers and fireworks during the CHRIST
mas holidays as herein provided
Section /. Be Il ordained by the Mayor
and Aldermen of the city of Savannah in
Council assembled, that the firing OF tre
crackers and fireworks is hereby permit
ted in the city of Savannah on Liberty
street and south of Liberty street except
on Bull street, north of the parade grounD
from Dec. "A to Jan. /, both inclusive, ana
the ordinance heretofore passed on this
subject is amended accordingly except as
herein provided the firing of fire crackers
and fireworks in the city of Savannah is
forbidden under penalties of existing or
dinances.
Sec. 2. That the firing of fire crackers
and fireworks in from or into Forsyth
Park is hereby forbidden under the said
penalties. q
Sec. 3. That all ordinances and parts of
ordinances in conflict with this ordinance
is hereby repealed.
Ordinance passed in Council Dec. 10, 1897.
SAMUEL P. HAMILTON, Acting Mayor.
Attest: w. P. BAILEY, Clerk of Council.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-24
welded AT A PIsToL's POINT.
Charleston the Scene of a Sensation
al Marriage.

Charleston the Scene of a Sensation
al Marriage.
Charleston, S. c., Dec. 23.-The an
nouncement of the marriage of Julius L.
Moses, Jr., and Carrie NJ. Avinger, on Dec.
90 which was published this morning,
brings to light a most sensational affair
Young Moses is the son of well known
Charleston broker. Miss Avinger is the
daughter of an island planter, now resid-
ing in the city.
1t seems that Monday evening Moses
was summoned to the Avingcr residence,
and after he had been there for a short
time, Mr.. Avinger entered the room, pre-
scented a pistol and informed him that he
had to marry his daughter or be killed.
Moses protested that he was not respon-
slble for the young woman's condition.
but to no avail
The Rev. D. NJ. Ramsey, pastor of the
Citadel Square Baptist church, was called
in. il is alleged that he said he only con-
scented to perform the ceremony to prevent
a tragedy. However that may be, the cou-
pie was made man and wife.
The Avingers declare that Moses con-
scented to the marriage, while Moses says
he protested throughout
To-day action was begun by the Moses
family to have the marriage set aside on
the ground that he was forced into it, The
whole affair is sensational and has created
much comment
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-24
LOVES THE Willy LASCELLES.
THE bogus LORDS WIFE SAYS HE
is KIND AND GOOD.

when Asked as to His Whereabouts
Her Iips Are scaIed-says, How
ever. That He and His Brother Are
Engaged in the Mining Business in
Mexico and win Make $2OO,00O in
Two Years-Latest Estimate Values
Her Fathers Estate at $123.OoO.
Fitzgerald, Ga, Dec. 2S.-The arrival of
Mrs. Sidney Lasceiies, wife of the notori-
Gus confidence man and all-round swindler,
last night has created no little excitement
in Fitzgerald. The whereabouts of the
gay lord had been known but few days,
and his wife claims to be the only heir to
the estate of Alexander Pelky, deceased,
which is now estimated at $125,OOO.
A correspondent visited Mrs. Lascelles
this afternoon, and found her resting
easily after her hard weeks ride from
Mexico. She has changed considerably
since her fight from this city last July,
and when a question is asked regarding
the whereabouts of her husband, her lips
are sealed. In answer to a question as to
how long she was to remain here, she re-
piled: Il am here to settle up my fathers
estate, but do not know how long it will
take. I have understood my uncle has
been here and been appointed temporary
administrator, but as I am the only legal
heir, am here TO get my rightful prop
erty. Since our leaving Fitzgerald, we
have Travelled extensively ell over the
world, and my experience has been excit-
ing and interesting, and a more happier
six months has never been spent. OF
course the death of my father was sad
and unexpected blow, and / assure you it
fell with crushing weight. My husband
treats me so kindly and is so
good that the base stories that
have oeen printed in the papers against
him make me love him all the more. When
we left Savannah after father refused to
let Mr.. Lascelles have money to settle up
his debts he gave US $1,000 to leave on.
When we arrived at New York and at the
depot we met Mr. Pope of Americas, who
recognized us. but Mr. Lascelles fooled
him and made him think were other
parties. We have been living at Mexico
City for nearly two months and have been
entertained by the best American people
Mr.. Lascelles is now engaged in the min
ing business with his brother, and has
been reconciled with his family. The mine
Is very rich, and within two years they
expect to realize more than 100000"
She utterly refused to say whether Las
cellss came with her TO the states, but
gentleman from the north, who came on
The train with her, says that a young,
smooth-faced man accompanied her as far
as Montgomery who is believed to be her
husband
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-24
SPECIAL NOTICE.

City of Savannah, Mayors Office, Dec.
16, 1S97.-For the information of the public
the following ordinance governing the
building of bonfires in the city of Savan-
nah is published and the same will be
strictly enforced:
BY Alderman Hull
An ordinance to permit bonf1res in the
Park Extension or parade ground during
the Christmas holidays.
Section !. Be it ordained by the Mayor
and Aldermen of the city of Savannah in
Council assembled that the building of
bonfires in the Park Extension or parade
ground from Dec. p to Jan. /, both in
elusive, is hereby allowed.
Sec 2. That all ordinances and parts of
ordinances in conflict with this ordinance
are hereby repealed.
Ordinance passed in Council Dec. Is, 1897.
SAMUEL P. HAMILTON, Acting Mayor.
Attest: w. P. BAILEY, Clerk of Council.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-24
MAMMOTH TOBACCO FACTORY.
VIII Employ 1000 Hands and Turn
Out 100000 Pounds Per Day.

VIII Employ 1000 Hands and Turn
Out 100000 Pounds Per Day.
Louisville, Ky, Dec 23.-An official of
the National tobacco works said to-day
this city is soon to have the greatest plug
tobacco factory in the whole world
The National will, as soon as the new
year is fairly opened, begin work on an
addition to their already large plant, at
Eighteenth street and Broadway, that will
nearly double its already great capacity
Besides the factory, a great warehouse
will be erected. The new addition will give
employment to about 1000 hands. The
present factory employs nearly 1000 hands,
and with the addition the works will en-
ploy more people in the making of plug
tobacco and will have a larger factory and
warehouse than any similar concern in this
or any other country. The plant will have
q capacity of 10000 pounds Of plug tobacco
a day.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-24
COTTAGES ON EASY PAYMENTS.
COTTAGES 500 CASH. COTTAGES AT
BIZ 50 TO S1S MONTHLY

COTTAGES 500 CASH. COTTAGES AT
$3.50 TO SIS MONTHLY.
The CHATHAM REAL ESTATE AND
IMPROVEMENT COMPANY will erect
cottages on Anderson and on Price streets
south of Anderson, on the following
terms: Cash $1O0, balance, from $3.50 to
$lS per month according to cost of cot
tages) for period of ten years.
1t is the company's purpose to meet
the needs of a frugal class of our people
whose means will not permit them to build
moro expensive homes. The site selected
for the erection of these Is most rom
veniently situated, well drained, and has
all modern conveniences. Apply to
NJ. J. SOLOMONS.
Secretary and Treasurer
No. IA East Bryan street.