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The Portland daily press., 1897-02-19

|. MIR. James Naylor, the painter, has
been awarded the contract to paint the
exterior and interior of the new Spring
Point Ledge lighthouse. He will nut g
Grew Of men at work this week and will
finish by March 1st. The exterior will
be painted in black and brown while the
interior will be finished in appropriate
tints suitable TO dwelling. MIR. Nay
lor's bid, and the reputation which his
firm enjoys. enabled him to secure the
contract without much delay.
Schooner Sarah and Ellen is loading
lumber at Deakes' wharf, under the di-
section of stevedore Vim. +. Brown. She
will sail tho last of the weeK in command
uf Capt. Fred g. York of South Port
land for Paysandu, in Uruguay, South
America.
The schooner Sea Bird which sunk
six weeks ago in Boston harbor. was af-
forwards raised and taken to East Boston
and placed in the dry dock. She has
been changed from a centrsboard to a
keel vessel. She is now owned by Capt.
Bunker, formerly in command of the
schooner F. L. Driko.
The four masted schooner John F.
Randall, Capt. Croker, arrived yester-
day from PHILADELPHIA with $500 tons of
coal to the Grand Trunk railroad.
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-19
DIAMOND ISLAND.
Bids Opened For the Construction of the
New Battery.

The bids were opened at the Office of
Col. Damrell, U. S. A., yesterday afJer-
noon fer the building of the battery at
Diamond Island, the contractors who
made the lowest bid on former occa-
sion. having thrown up the contract
There were IS bidders, ten for this entire
work, and three for the wharf and road
way alone. The lowest bidders we're
William Morgan of Trenton. N. j.. on
the emplacements, and T. W. Kinser &
Sons, Terre Haute, Ind, on the wharf
and roadway. These were the bids:
John l.. Crime, Philadelphia-Emp
ments, $50, 1880; wharf and roadway,
SIT. $780,
VIM. Morgan, Trenton, N. j. En-
placements, 500, 065. 20; wharf, SIT, s6S. 9
Isaac T. Brown, New York-Emplace
ments, 500, 80; wharf and roadway,
S14. 100.
way, SIS, 378.
Clark q Co., New Ycrk-Emplaoe-
ments, s73, S4a so; wharf and roadway,
$14, 510..,
1. W. Kensir & Sons, Terre Haute,
Ind. -Emplacsments, $6l. 347.a0; wharf
and roadway, $40, 629. 50.
Maris & Lewis, New York-Emplace.
ments, S5s, $40; wharf and roadway,
S12, 1856.
Gardner c. Luther, Providence-Em-
placements, $63. .SOi wharf and road
wai, $13, 1876.
Maurier & Brownlee, Brooklyn-Em-
placements, s67, 1898; wharf and roadway,
$40, 1853.
Hartford Paving and Construction Co.
EN- placements, So, 342. 10; no bid on
wharf.
G. A. Trum bull, Boston-No bid on
emplacsment; wharf and road way, S22, 46l.
Hamilton q Cleaves, Portland-No
bid on emplaoements; wharf and road
way, ss5, 043.
W. S. White, Rockland-No bid on en-
placements; wharf and roadway, S12, 965.
All bidders agreed TO finish the work
by December IA, 1897.
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-19
BRIEF IorTINos.

The Kelley Institute of Maine is doing
nicely and will soon be in their new
quarters
There WAS very interesting tale in
Yesterdays Argus Of the sn eaking of a
valuable diamond ring by diamond rob-
bars at Carter Brothers store latsly. The
story hassbeen the street about week
but Mr.. J. W. D. Carter and all the
clerks have, in answer to inquiries, stated
that their wasn't grain Of truth in the
story.
The Woman's Christian Temperance
Union at their headquarters, 81 Oak
street, at o'clock this afternoon will
resume the subject of two week ago,
Comparison of Prohibition with various
forias Of restriction.
Fine spring-like day yesterday.
Sheplsy camp, S. of ", left by barge
at O'Clock yesterday afternoon to attend
the third anniversary of Wentworth camp
at Gorham.
The stall floors in Chemical rs house
ars being relaid. New double floors
were laid in this house last summer so
that it is now in very good condition.
Necessary repairs are soon to be made
at the India street house, where TIE floor
timbers have badly decayed.
Last night the Martha Washington So
cieey gave upper and entertainment at
Bosw orth post hall.
Canton Ridgeley, p. NJ, Is making ar
rengements to hold grand ball in City
hell the middle of March.
Yesterday the fourth pier at Turkey s
bridge was sunk, and now one more re-
mains to be put in place.
The Papyrus club had banquet at
the Congress square hotel last night.
. A nesting of the Law Students club
was helu last evening in the chambers
of Hon. Thomas Fl. Haskell. Judge
Haskell addressed the club on "Plead-
ing"
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-19
PERSONAL

Mr.. and Mrs Giles o. Bailey, of South
Waterford, are visiting friends in the city
for few days. They drove through to
Portland with their team Wednesday.
Deputy Sheriff Hawkes.. who was
Threatened with pneumonia, is much
better.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. W. Plaisted ali their
residence. IA Green street, entertained
a large company Of Western Union en-
ployes Wednesday evening, to celebrate
their recent marriage. Tables were
beautifully spread and a feast of good
things was enjoyed by all present. A
large oak roller top desk. completely
furnished, was given to Mr.. Plaisted and
an elegant long gold chain with charm
was given to Mrs. Plaisted.
Revenue Collector Hathaway of Aroos-
took county, was in Portland yesterday.
MIR. Joseph Vonyik of Portland will
officiate as caterer at the governors re-
ception at Augusta next Tuesday.
Wednesday afternoon Capt. MoMaster
gave a reception on the steamer Scots
man, assisted by Capt. Maddox, the COM
mander of the steamer. A party of ladies
and gentlemen were shown over the fine
steamer and then dainty lunch was
served. 1t was very pleasant and enjoy
able social affair.
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-19
Associated Oh arity.

The regular monthly meeting of the
Associated Charities was held, in it's
room in City building yesterday after
noon.
Unusual interests felt in this organiza-
ton which is doing such excellent work
along philanthropic lines in our city.
Each yeal In our city shows an advance
In It's methods.
AtJthe meeting of yesterday under dis
cussions was CHARITY and Organiza-
tion," and was introduced by paper
written by Dean Hodges, a paper most
valuable in practical suggestions. Many
of Portland's leading philanthropists
were present and took part in the discus
sion.
All interesting paper was read by Mrs.
Martha E. Moore, to police matrons.
rhe subject of the curfew low was
introduced by Mrt Margaret 7. W. Mer-
rilIS but no action was taken In regard
to it.
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-19

The Presby terrain Church Ladies Aid
Society held their annual meeting We'd
nesday. Very encouraging reports were
given showing the ladies to have raised
1865 during the past year. The follow
ing committee and officers were elected
for the ensuing year:
Seciable-Mrs. Foster Mrs. Quinby.
Rntertainment-Mrs. W. Lewis, Mrs.
A. Archibald.
Nesiework-Mrs. Duncan, Mrs. Il.
e. Dyer.
Presidenr-Mr Zimmerman.
First Vice Prssident-Mrs. ]. eeavey.
second Vice Prestdent-Mrs. ". Lewis.
Eecretary-MIs. Henry Mace ilvary.
TreasurervM Annie MaoKay.
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-19
RINES BROTHERS co.
WEDDINGS.


Mr.. Charles b. Day of Richmond and
Miss Maud Is. Cakes of Augusta, were
united in marriage in the latter city
Wednesday evening BY Rev. e. W. Web
her, pastor Of the Church Of Our Father
at Rumford Falls. Mr.. Day IL travel
ling salesman for the grocery firm of @.
A. Weston 81 Co., Of this city, ana one
of the most popular on the road. The
bride in one Of Augustus bright and
pretty young ladies. Guests were pres
emit from Boston, Portland and Rich
mond. The business men of Richmond
testified to the popularity Of the groom
by presenting them an elegant side
board, while there were many beautiful
presents from the friends Of both bride
and groom. After q brief wedding
trip Mr.. and Mrs. Day will return to
Richmond whore they will reside.
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-19
8 Cents Per Pair.

Try our Hosiery Department when you want the
Best for Men, Women and Children. The Prices will
please you.
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-19
OVER EUROPE BY WHEEL.
Lecture Descriptive Of the Elwen Bicycle
Tour.

At the Chestnut streeu church last eve
ming, Miss Alice E. Jones of the jackson
school, gave all illustrated lecture de-
scriptive of the European trip Of the FL
we'll bicycle party last summer A part
of the excursionists made their journey
on wheels andsa part with coaches, and
the route selected was thro ugh the COM
paratively unfamiliar portionsssof Europe.
The trip through Normandy was de-
scri bed in most interesting manner.
The Illustrations were numerous and the
clear enunciation and well-ohosen Ian
guage of the speaker gave realistic
idea of the landscape with its excellent
roads, villages and farms and its quaint
peasantry.
After the trip through Normandy the
oom pany spent some time in Paris. which
was well described. Then followed an
exceedingly interesting journey by coach
and wheel to Switzerland, the illustra-
tions and descriptive words carrying the
audience IN Imagination along the vary
ing route. The Juua mountains and
Swiss Scenery followed and then came
what to many was the most interesting
of all the journey, up the Rhine, with
Its castles and its vine-olad mountains,
its villages and its cathedral cities. last
ly came quaint old Holland with it's
curious customs, and still more curious
scenery, all making one quite long to
see the series for one's self. The lecture
seemed brief, though something over
an hour was taken in it's delivery. More
than a hundred pictures were shown up
on the screen. The audience freely ex-
exhibited the appreciation felt by all of
an evening so pleasant and instructive.
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-19
SUPREME JUDICIAL COURT.

The following rescripts have been re-
oeived from the law court:
ndroscoggin-Franklin NJ. Drew,
judge of probate, vs.. Frank Quinby and
Carl Il. Prince. Judgment for the plain
tiff. Damages assessed at 81. 246 90, with
interest from January 1, 1895.
Somerset-L Q. Winslow vs. Snow
Flake Canning Co. Judgment for the
defendant for S56, with interest from the
day of the writ.
Knox-Gsorge Il. darkness rs. Edwin
7. Amesbury. Exceptions overfuled.
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-19
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TO-DAY.
Important Notice.

To the many citizens of Portland and
vicinity:
The proprietors of the Great Niagara Rheu-
matte and Kidney cure would be pleased to
receive letter from each scfferer which re-
ceiyed free package of their great remedy
during the free distribution of the same at the
Evening Express office, Portland, Jan. 20 and
81, stating the progress made in their cases.
All who kindly comply with this request viii
hear of something greatly to their advantages.
Most respectfully yours,
THE DIR. ARCHAMBAULT Co.
3S Pemperton Square,
Boston. Mass.
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-19

A chance of a lifetime is offered the ladies of
Portland and vicinity, to secure mackin-
intosh at price way below the actual cost of
making the garment The place is 22l Mid
lie street, corner Temple, see their large adj
fertisement In today's paper for prices.
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-19

ThoJ So dis are suffering excr uciating
misery leom that plague of the night,
Itching Piles, and say nothing about it
through a sense OF delicacT. All such
will dnd an instant relief in the use of
Doan's Ointment. 1t never fails.
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-19
Anheuser Basch-8rewinr Assn.

recommends the use Of the greatest of
all tonics, "Malt-Nutrine," and guaran-
tees the merit claimed for it For sale
by all druggists.
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-19
SEVEN AT ONCE.
That Number of Steamships Here
Yesterday.

Arrivals and Departures of Merchant Yes
sells and News of All Kinds Picked UP
Along Commercial Street and the
Docks.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-25
SHIPS TO CARRY GOLD HUNTERS.

There are three vessels in this port which are
being fitted out for a voyage around the Horn for
the Klondike during the winter. The Ethel G.
Thurston. Gloucester fishing boat. is at the Erie
Basin having her hold altered In order 10 receive
more berths. She has been bought by a party OF
New-Yorkers. who will start in her for the gold
fields as soon she is ready. Captain Douse Of
Gloucester. will command her. She is q two
master. with a register OF only eighty tons burden
but. like all Gloucester fishermen. she is as ft a
storm.
Another vessel being prepared for the long voy-
age around the Horn s the bark Liberia which
lies at the East Twenty -second-st. pier. The
third ship that is going 10 Alaska IL the Old Do
minion screw boat City of Columbia. which Is hav-
ing alterations made in her at Poilons shpyard IN
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-25
AWAITING TIE BRITISH A1IACh.
REBEL. AFEIDIs ENCAMPED IN FORCE ON
4 RUGGED PLATEAU.


Simla Sept. Glowing TO the protracteh cam
poign against the Mohmunds. General Sir Wiiliam
Iockhqrt commander OF the Punjab frontier force
and in supreme control Of the punitive operations
has decided TO postpone the general advance
against the Afrdis and Tirah, their summer hea"-
quarters. until october o
The Afrdis are oncampcd In strong position o"
a rugged plat .lu which IT will be most dhlcult 10
scale and they are assembled there in great force
According TO Intelligence received from Samaha'
nm advance body OF over two thousand OF the en-
emy has arrived in the Khank Valley ana II
watching the movements OF the BRUSH troops
The Afrldl- are spreading report that the Aihc'r
OF Afghanistan las demanded hostages from 'hc'h
and Will help them II hostages are given.
The news from the Mohmund expedition IS very
satisfactory General Jcrrcys. who Is meeting
with little opposition. is destroying the enemy
fortincatons and villages. The trbcsmen appear
cowcd and oy.rturcs Of surrender are expected
shortly. Tut, o.,
II appears that they lost over seventy killed ana
Il large number wounded during the night hllhth
on sir Hindon Rlood's column. their heavy dcicit
destroying their faith I'm the Mlial, WHO @ nau
promised to close the muzz.es OF the h''u'" e"'''
by divine means. - -.
London. sept. 25-AccordnG TO dispatches. rom
Simia, the British. who Oh WedicsdaS. ttP,ssl -
Badlnana Pass held by tho Mullah Of IAudatI'
with large force Of Nohmunds ana Shit"ar1S'
haze pushed on from me pass and. without "ppoai
ton have occupied Jarob!. tho village huI hea9.
quarters OF the Ilaldah Mulldh. VINO mas heG IL
f. believed that the capture OF the viingc ana tho
position OF the trbesmen to the iET'heF auN"h'e ~
he
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-25
TROUBLE FROM THE GALE AT SEA.
CAPITA iACKNIGHT. OF THE ATLAS LINER
ANDES. THANKFUL HE GOT THROUGH
TT TO PORT

The West Indian storm which New-lork fortu-
nately missed and which is now svirlng off TO sea
at a rapid rate. was encountered by A number OF
vessels which arrived here yesterday. Some OF
those from the South caught the hurricane In It's
full fury and a hard tusse they had 10 keep their
heads to the gale and above water. The Atlas
Line steamer Andes suffered most from the fury
OF the storm Captain MackniSht said yesterday
that 1t was a marvel that he ever reached port
The Andes sailed for NewYork from Port Limon
Oh September l6. and made good weather OF 1t
unit! she was off Hatteras on Wednesday last
The West Indian storm had been travelling up the
ahead of her but at that point the neet Atlas
Liner overlook IL. IL was not long before captain
Macknght wished he had made Jess haste. lie
said yesterday: II never saw and never hope 10
such fury of the elements again.. we ddnt
know what were running into. and before we
could say Jack Robinson the most terrible seas !
ever met were playing basketball with us. Ihey
ran thirty feet high. tumbng about US ana over
us at a terrific pace. We had the gale with US
from Wednesday morning until Thursday even
Ing, when arrived off the Bar: The weather
there heavy that we had TO wait I'LL
morning before could take pilot on board
The coastwse steamers Excelsior and Nacoochce
into the edge of the same storm. having
hard bate with 1t. but coming out without dam
age, as did also the ocean steamers Amefcka.
Carmar he nshire and Andausia
The storm is now well out TO sea, and New-York
trouble among westward bound vessels but the
Weather Bureau believes that the gale is con-
stanty losing force. Fair weather Is predi,ed for
to-day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-25
NEARLY A DOZEN KILLED.
DISASTROUS EXPLOSION IN AN ILLINOIS
MINE-NATURAL GAS IGNITBD.
BY MINERS LAMPS

Marion, ILL.,, Sept. 24.-An explosion terrible
In its effects occurred in the Williamson County
Coal Company's mine four miles north Of here.
to-day. Fifteen wounded mirers, two of whom
have since died, have been rescued from the
smoke and flames. while one found dead
when the rescung party went down the shaft
Several Of the wounded are severely crushed
and otherwise hurt that they will die There are
said to be five or six miners still imprisoned in
the burning mine. but they cannot be reached
because Of the smoke and fire. These men no
doubt are dead before this time. there is no
means Of escape for them. the mine not having
been provided with the usual escapement shaft.
Most Of the men killed and wounded are Rus
slams and Italians. The force Of the explosion
was tremendous, as it blew one Of the mine
mules over two hundred yards along the main
entry and into the big dump at the bottom Of
the shaft, which is $50 feet deep
The cages being run up and down the
shaft as fast the engines can force them for
the purpose Of confnng the flames In the entries
and preventing them from coming up the shaft
and setting fire to timbers and buildings at the
mouth Of the pit The explosion no doubt
caused by natural gas. of which there is good
deal in this mine, taking fire from the miners
lamps when they descended as they started for
work this morning
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-25
WOULD AUSTRIA INTERVENE?
A CORRESPONDENTS DISCOVERY AT
VIENNA-SPAIN AND THE UNITED
STATES.

London. Sept. 2j.-The correspondent Of Tine
Daily Telegraph at Vienna says:
Il learn from a reliable source that the Vienna
Cabinet would Immediately In ervene In the
event Of conflict between Spain and the
United States.
1.-THE news of the alleged ultmatum created
excitement in political circles. and the general
opinion is that such action would he unjus'ifl-
able
THE Daily Graphic" this morning publishes
an interview with Admiral de Ia Camara, Naval
Attaohe Of the Spanish Embassy in London in
the course of which he says he does not believe
that any definite plan of naval campaign exists
to be followed in the event Of war between spain
and the United States. and he adds that II such
a plan existed ii must necessarily be modihed
by assistance received from any other European
Power
THE Morning Post publishes two-column
article comparing tn military and naval forces
OF Spain and the United States. The writer con-
cludes follows:
"In the event of war victory would rest with
the Power having the largest reserve forces. The
United States even with gnashng teeth. could
afford to wait: while delay would be fatal to
Spain. even il 1t brought with II a temporary
victory Nevertheless. If war broke out. some
portions Of the American seaboard would un-
dergo unpleasant experiences.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-25
HE CONFIRMS WEYLERS STATEMENTS.
CONSUL MGARR SAYS THE CUBAN 1NsrIGENT
CAUsE is PRACTICALLY LOST.

Chattanooga. Tenn. Sept. - (SpeciaD.-Owen
whose home is in this city. arrived here to-day
direct from the island. As 10 the condition OF al
fairs IN Cuba the Consul does not agree with the
Cuban Junta lie confirms General Weyler's state
ments recently sent out 80 far as have been
able TO Judge" said Mr. McGarr. General Wey-
ler's claim that four provinces OF the western end
of Cuba have been pacilied is correct. The In
surgents have not the slightest chance TO win un-
less the United States decides TO take hand IN
the matter 1t seems 10 me they are about played
out as hundreds OF the insurgent army have sur
rendered"
"Then you think the army Of Cuba Ibre IS about
played out?"
Except paper. Oh. there may bo five or six
thousand OF them In the eastern portion OF the
island. In the three provinces which nave not YET
been subjugaed. but the rest OF the Island II paci
fed 40 far as Il is possible
How about the concentration IN the cities OF the
western part OF the island OF all the country peo
ple?'
There are thousands OF country people concen-
trated in the cities. Many are In Cienfuegos. Inc
Spanish have cleaned up the country districts aHu
into old sugar houses and other such buildings 10
keep them from the country. These are hold bN the
Government A large per cent or theso cohcehtrt-
dos. call them are women ana chiIdIen VINO
abandoned and were captured by the Spanish
saw General Weyler q short time ago lie is hot
the butcher which he Is made out 10 be- IN my
opinion. there will be no more severe nghtlhs'
ton in Havana Is serious Us the sanitary condition
is bad and many Of tho inhabta ants are SICK WIN
fever and other diseases Within short time A.
fairs In Cuba will resume their normal condition.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-25
EX-CHIEF or POLICE KILLS HIMSELF.
OUTCOME OF THE RECENT LYNCIIlTG OF PREsi-
DENT DIAZs AssAILANT.

OUTCOME OF TIE RECENT LYNCIIING OF PREsi-
DENT DIAZs AssAII.ANT
City O, Mexico. Sept. 2i-This morning at II
o'clock ex-Chief OF Police Eduardo Neasquez shot
himself in the left temple. dying instantly. No one
knows how he procured the pistol. He was being
ne for trial his confession that he had ordered
the killing OF Arroyo. the assaant OF President
DiaZ
In consequence OF Veasquezs suicide. Tn" warden
OF Belcm Prison has been arrested ana placed III
solitary confinement.
Velasquez shot himself with a small pistol and the
warden Is under suspicion or either furnishing the
weapon or maintaining lax discipline
letter was found in which Nelasquez made
statements saying his death was. he felt. th salts
faction he owed to society. and he should, there
fore give that satisfaction. He also said that the
crime was suggested him by Inspector villa
Vicencio. Of the Second Police District who Is I'm
prison. 1t Is generally felt by his friends that
Villa Nicencio his evil star. having from the
time Veasquez became Chief Of Police gained
markable influence him.
Nelasquez had q large acquaintance having been
employed after leaving college in the Department
OF Finance. and was secretary TO the Minister OF
Finance. Al one time he connected with the
newspaper 'El Combate," and had al an early age
been elected 10 Congress. He had effected many
reforms during MS incumbency as Inspector
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-25
BRISK FIGHTING IN CUBA.

Havana Sept 2i.-It is announced from Spanish
headduarters that during the night OF Wednesday
last a number Of Insurgents attempted TO enter the
town Of Socorro. Province OF Santiago dc Cuba. but
were repulsed with a loss Of several men killed
The Spaniards, however. lost the military com
mander OF the town and four soldiers killed, and
had twenty-five men wounded.
The military commander OF Campo Florido. this
province has captured at Asciento Delgato an In
surgent depot containing eleven boxes OF cartridges
and 80 hounds OF dynamite, believed TO have been
landed by a fibustering expedition
The Spanish authorities say That ron or
Calixto Garcia the nsurecnt General. was severely
wounded in the last hghting about ana attack on
Fort Brenosa. in the District OF Hoguin. Province
Of Santiago de Cuba. .
The lnsurgent leader. Salome MoreioE. 1t IL
added. has been Killed In lie province OF Matanzas