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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-07-17
lRE OFF FOR THE POLE.
Professor Andre and His Balloon
Set Sail.
THE ASCENSION MADE SUNDAY
AFTERNOON AT ESQ,

The Air Ship Christened the Eagle and
Its Departure Cheered by Crowds
Aeronaut Andres Telegram just Be-
fore tho Ascension.
Tromsoe. Island of Tromsoe, Finmark. i.
Norway, July 16-The steamer Svensk-.
sund which has arrived here from Spitz-
bergen reports that Herr Andre the
aeronaut assembled in his balloon on Sum
day afternoon at half past 1.-TWO. The
ascent was made under favorable circum-
stances, the wind was good and all were
we'll.
AS the wind conditions were more
favorable on Sunday morning, than they
had been previously, the order was given
that the start should be made as quickly
as possible. The preparations occupied
three and oneshalf hours. The balloon,
which was christened the Eagle made
successful ascent amid the shouts and
cheers of the crowd which had gathered
to witnesssits departure. Despite.the Light
ness of the wind, the balloon rose rapidly
until an altitude of about 900 feet had
been attained, when it was forced down
nearly to the surface of the sea. After o
few sandbags had been thrown out, how
ever, it again ascended. The weather was
clear and the Eagle was visible for an
hour, travelling In northnortheastefly
direction. When seen it was moving at
the rate of 90 miles an hour.
Stockholm, July 16.-The Alton Bladet
has received the following telegram from
Herr Andre via Tromsoe, written just be-
fore the balloon was cast loose:
"In accordance with our decision, al
ready announced, we made today, at 1875
in the morning, preparations to start;
and now at $3.50 in the afternoon, we are
ready to ascend. We shall probably be
carried in northnortheasterly direction.
I hope gradually to get into regions with
more favorable wind condition than exist
here.
''In the name of all my colleagues
send our warmest greeting to our country
and friends.
"ANDRE."
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PACIFIC RAILROAD DEBT.
Matter Again Comes Up for Considera.
tion in Senate.

Washington, July 16.-The conference
report on the deficiency appropriation bill
was considered as soon as the Senate met
today.
Mr.. Hale in charge of the bill, stated
that the price of armor plate was not in
cluded in the report, Nothing had been
done on that subject except that the Sen
ate conferees had stated positively that
the Senate would not consider any sum
over $500 for armor The report was agreed
to and a further conference ordered.
Mr.. Quay of Pennsylvania moved that
when the Senate adjourn it will be until
Monday. There were objections from
those advocating the Harris resolution re-
lating to the Union Pacific railroad and
Mr.. Morgan of Alabama demanded roll
call. The motion to adjourn over was
lost, rs to 81
Mr.. Hawley of Connecticut rising to a
protested against published statements
accusing him of senatorial discourtesy in
connection with editorials appearing in
the Hartford Courant. He stated that
his active connection. with the paper
ended twenty years ago and that he was
in no way responsible for it's editorial
utterances.
resolution requesting the President for
information as to the arrest of Alfred o.
H. Huguet, citizen of the United States
by the Spanish authorities at Havana on
| September 6, 1896.
Mr.. Morgan briefly recited the circum-
stances in the case and stated that he
desired to test the power of Spain arbi-
trarily to Danish United States citizen
doing business in Cuba without trial or
evidence of his participation in the re-
bellion
The Harris resolution relating to the
sale of government interests in the Union
Pacific railroad was then taken up and
Mr.. Allen of Nebraska continued his
speech in support of the resolution. After
discussing the legal points involved, Mr.
Allen declared if Congress neglected at
this time to stay the sale of the govern
mcnt interests involving o loss of $50, 000,-
900 it would be the greatest blot and stain
upon this government that had been
made in all the years of our national ex-
istence.
Mr.. Thurston of Nebraska interrupted
to say that the railroad debt was at most
$40, 900, ,000 while the guaranteed bid was
$45, ,O00, ,000 that the loss could not exceed
1926, 900, 600. There was spirited dis
cussion at one point in Mr.. Aliens re-
marks, when Mr. Warren of Wyoming
sought to call attention to the absence Of
a quorum. Mr.. Allen declined to yield
for this purpose and the presiding officer
was in doubt as to the right of Senator to
call attention to the absence of quorum
when the Senator on the floor declined to
yield.
Mr.. Hale said it was most unusual
proceeding.
Mr.. Warren finally withdrew his point
and Mr.. Alien proceeded. When he closed
at l. 80 the Senate went into executive
session.
The executive session continued until
six O'Clock when the Senate adjourned.
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THE UNIFORMITY PLAN.
Effort to Settle Coal Strike on Such
a Basis,
MINERS LEADERS DISAGREE AS
TO IT'S FEASIBILITY.

President Ratchford Uncompromislngly
Against It-Others Give 1t Their Cor
dial support-Railroads Put Up Tariff
on West Virginia Coal.
Z Pittsburg, July 16.-True uniformity
may eventually win in to the Pittsburg
mining district, through the efforts OF the
peace commissioners, but it will take
time. 1t is expected that it will require
several weeks, perhaps month, to So
cure the signatures of the operators to
the proposition, and Gen. Little, one Of
the arbitrators, has advised that no time
limit be put on the movement as at the
former attempt. In the meantime the
miners officials say no efforts will be
ISSUE
The position of the miners officials in
this new phase of the strike movement is
queer. MD. Ratchford, the national
president, will have nothing to do with
the uniformity plan. He has persistent-
ly refused to come to Pittsburg for con-
ference. In his communications to the
district officials he has said that he did
not believe that it could be brought
about and he has otherwise thrown cold
water on the scheme.
President Dolan and Secretary Warner
have cut loose from their national exc
cutive in the movement and they propose
to give in their hearty support.
Mr.. DeArmitt in naming the list of
operators in the Pittsburg district, has
included those with mines on the Penn
sylvania railroad in the SO mile limit.
Gov. Hastings has signed the Weighing
BILL introduced by Representative Nc
Whitney of Homestead, compelling opera
tors to pay for coal mined before screen
ing. This removes one clause from the
uniformity agreement las uniform screens
was one Of the leading features.
Il. z. Mccormack of Indiana, left for
that state this morning and will visit
President Talley of the Block and Btu
minous coal operators association of In
dianapolis, with the view of obtaining
his support to the uniformity movement.
Secretary Warner of the miners associa.
ton is strongly in favor of the unforlni-
ty plan and is using all efforts to bring
about q settlement of the big strike on
this basis. President Dolan says the
prospects for success were never brighter.
A telegram from President Ratchford
stated that he had received word that the
miners in the Fairmont district of West
Virginia were out He believes that
every miner in West. Virginia will be out
by Monday.
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HOBART COMING TOO.
President and Vice President To Be En-
tertained at RangeIey.

Pennington, July 16.-In addition to
the practical assurance that Senator Frye
and Congressman Dingley will probably
entertain President Mckinley at Rangeley
soon, comes the news that Vice President
Hobart also may visit this resort this
summer Prof. Morse of Atlantic City,
N. j., who is at his cottage at Rangeley
and who has had the wonderful good
luck of breaking the salmon record for
thessRangeley waters, is now making ar
to have his friends, Governor
Griggs of New Jersey and Vice President
Hobart, visit him as soon as the latter's
duties in connection with the extra
session of the Senate will allow him to
come East.
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The Recent Diamond Jubilee Celebration
Alluded to in a Touching Manner-Ex-
tends Thanks to Her Subjects "From
Depths of Her Grateful Heart"
London, July 16.-A special supplement
to the Gazette publishe the following
letter from the Queen to Sir Mathew
White Ridley, the home secretary, dated
Windsor, July 10:
have frequently expressed my per
sonal feelings to my people and though
on this memorable occasion there have
been many official expressions of my deel
sense of the unbounded loyalty evinced,
I cannot rest satisfied without personally
giving utterance to these sentiments.
1t is difficult for me on this occasion to
say how truly touched and grateful am
for the spontaneous and universal out
burst of loyal attachment and real
affection experienced on the completion
of the Goth year of my reign.
During my progress through London
on 22d of June, the great enthusiasm was
shown in the most striking manner and
can never be effaced from my heart. 1t
is indeed deeply gratifying after SO many
years of labor and anxiety for the good
of my beloved country to find that my
exertions have been appreciated through
out my vast empire. In veal and woe.
I have ever had the true sympathy of all
my people, which has been warmly re-
ciprocated to myself
''It has given me unbounded pleasure
to see SO many of my subjects from all
parts of the world assembled here and
to find them joining in acclamations OF
loyal devotion to myself; and would
wish to thank them all from the depths
of my grateful heart. IT shall ever
pray God to bless them and to enable me
still to discharge my duties for their wei.
arc as long as life lasts.''
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-07-17
HANNA READY TO SETTLE.

Urges His Agents and Other Operators to
Do All in Their Power to End Trouble.
4 Washington, July 1.-THE following
telegram sent out yesterday was received
by Senator Hanna today:
Pittsburg, Pa, July Is, '97.
Hon. M. A. Hanna, Washington
With earnest cooperation of Cleveland
operators in Pittsburg districts, strong
probability of securing uniformity agree
ment which miners and De Armit say
and we believe, would result in settle
ment of strike. Can such assistance be
had?
(Signed)
OWEN, LITTLE and BISHOP.
The following response was wired i'm
mediately:
Owen, Little and Bishop, Pittsburg: ..
Telegram received. Our coal interests
at Pittsburg are represented by Mr..
Thomas Young, who is there and will CO.
operate along the line suggested. I will
wire Cleveland urging other operators to
join the movement. Will gladly CO oper-
ate and will urge other operators to do
the same.
(Signed) M. A. HANNA.
In addition the following was also sent:
M. A. Hanna & Co., Cleveland:
See other coal operators and strongly
urge them to join in the movement for
amicable settlement of coal strike at
Pittsburg.
(Signed) M. A. HANNA.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-07-17
Negro Convict Shot.

Louisville, July 1e.-An Evening Post
special from Paris, KY, says: Hook
Mason, desperate negro convict was
shot and instantly killed this morning by
Luke Connolly, Louisville and Nash
Vile watchman after a street duel in
which ten shots were fired.
Mason was wanted on charge of
murder and when Connolly attempted to
arrest him he opened fire on the officer.
The latter stood his ground and returned
the fire, three of his bullets striking the
negro in the region of the heart. Con-
nelly's clothes were riddled, but aside
from few scratch wounds he was un-
hurt: Mason had leg shot off in a
similar street duel several months ago.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-07-17
The Iowa Arrives at Newport.

Newport, R. l., July 16-The sea go.
ing battleship Iowa dropped anchor in
the harbor and exchanged salutes with
the training station, just after O'Clock
tonight: The Iowa is here for her torpe-
do outfit and for inspection by the board
OF inspectors and survey. A delegation
from Iowa will be here on Monday and
will formally tender the silver service
presented by the citizens OF that state.
The ship will remain hero until joined
by the North Atlantic squadron on
August Sd.
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JAPANESE BOUQUETS FOR SPAIN.
A Sudden and Suspicious Development of
Regard.

London, July 16.-The Madrid CORE
spondent of the Pail Mall Gazette says:
"The most notable event thus far of the
Spanish court season at st. Sebastian has
been the visit of Prince Takeheito, Japan
ese ambassador extraordinary, who was
sent to invest King Alfonso with the
Japanese Imperial Order Of the Chrysan-
themum.
'The Duke of Tetuan has gone out of
his way to protest that the mission is
purely complimentary and without
political significance, although Japanese
legation may be established at Madrid. %
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Weather Observation.

The agricultural department weather
bureau for yesterday, July 16, taken
at 8 p. m, meridian time, the observa-
tion for each section being given in this
order: Temperature, direction of wind,
tate of weather:
Boston, IS, SW, clear; New York. 76.
S, clear; Philadelphia, ISIS, p. cloudy;
Washington. 76, S, cloudy; Albany,
Is, S, p cloudy; Buffalo, Is, NE. cloudy;
Detroit. ". S, p. cloudy; Chicago,
70, N. p cloudy; st. Paul, 81,
5. p cloudy; Huron, Oak. s4, Sc, clear;
Bismarck. 80, S clear; Jack
sonville, so; E, clear
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English at Bottom of Trouble.

Paris, July 16.-Figaro publishes a
proclamation alleged to have been issued
by the chiefs of the Tanalas tribe of
Madagascar melting their followers to
massacre all the Europeans in the island
with the exception of the English, who
according to the proclamation must be re-
garded as "allies of the Malagasies.'
1 Commenting upon the activity of
English intrigues in the island, Figaro
adds: Wherever the natives revolt
against us we find them in alliance with
the British
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STONE Cutters Strike.

Mason, N. H.. July 16.-The store cut
ters at Dolan's quarries went on a strike
this morning. A new schedule of wages
went into effect whereby the cutters
were to receive 25 cents per foot instead
of 81 cents per foot as heretofore; The
workmen claim that the new schedule
practically means q cut down from 50. so
to $3.50 per day. If the trouble is settled
the strikers will insist on receiving their
Fay semi-monthlY instead of monthly.
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X. of P's Enjoying Themselves.

St. John, N. B., July 16.-The visiting
Massachusetts, Knights of Pythias left at
II. 45 today on the steamer State of Maine
for home. The visitors expressed them
selves as delighted with their visit and
are high in praise of their treatment in
this city. Major General Carnahan went
to fredericton this morning. He was
met at the steamer wharf by members of
the Uniform rank in that city and
escorted to his hotel In the evening the
major general was taken for moonlight
sail on the river.
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Kenebec Men Worried About Their Logs.

henebec Men Worried About Their Logs.
"aterville, July 16.-The Kennebec Log
Irving company is looking about to see
"hat an be done to remedy the damage
done by the freshet of this week. Every
poom from Madison to this city, includ-
ing shear booms have been swept away.
The various jams along the river, except
ing those of Hollingsworth and whitney at
fairnelo bridge are now lying in such a
way 1hat the slightest rise of water will
take them out causing great damage the
entire length OF the river. F. E. Boston.
Ira Il. Randall, and F. T. Bradstreet,
representing the Kennebec Company after
inspection have decided to set the entire
force of corporation drivers at work until
all booms could be replaced, thereby en-
abling various firms to sort their logs.
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The Prince Called on to Fight.

Rome, July 16.-When the Italian
officers who were recently released from
captivity in Abyssinia reached here and
heard of the statements made by Prince
Henry OF Orleans in which the Italian
army was charged with cowardice. they
drew lots to decide which Of them should
meet the Prince on the field of honor.
The lot fell to Lieut.. LAM, who at once
sent challenge to Prince Henry.
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permitting arms and men to be sent to
Cuba. 1t was stated in the most positive
terms that there was absolutely no truth
In the rulnor, and it was explained that
the presentation of the Chrysanthemum
decoration to King Alfonso had no sig
nlfcance whatever so far as the United
States is concerned and does not imply
any change in the relations between
Japan and Spain. The State Department.
has no information whatever of any
alliance between Spain and Japan.
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story Not Believed in Washington.

Washington, July 16.-At the Japanese
legation here no credence is given to the
report cabled from London that the
Spanish and Japanese governments have
entered into an alliance against the
United States. 1t is pointed out that the
in their denunciations of the japanese
whom they charge with giving material
aid to the PHILIPPINE island Insurgents
as they are against this government for
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-07-17
The Damage Was Slight.

London, July 16.-The British steamer
Clandeboys, Captain Hay, from Pasca-
gula, June IL, while passing out of this
port today, bound for Cardiff, collided
with the British steamer Cayo Mano,
Captain Kornish, which arrived here yes
terday from New Orleans, and was lying
anchored outside the Surrey dock. The
damage sustained from the collision is
The Clandeboys, however,
proceeded on her voyage.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-07-17
A Murder Mystery Unsolved.

Grenville, N. H., July 16.-The murder
of Mrs. Hattie F. Woodward is still
enshrouded in mystery. The selectmen
of hWilton are the subjects of harsh criti-
cism. They have only offered reward
of $500 for his arrest and conviction.
Alga Lakin, brother Of the murdered
woman, was about to offer reward of
$500, when he was stricken with heart
failure and the chances are that he never
will leave his bed alive.
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Portland, Me-, July IL. The local
weather bureau Office records as to the
weather are as follows:
s a. m.-Barometer. 30.O79;, thermo-
meter, Il: dew point, so, humidity, 6S;
wind, 0 velocity, 0; weather. clear.
s p. m.-Barometer. 2O095; therrnom-
eter, 81: dew point. 55, humidity, 81:
wind, SW velocity, s: weather, clear.
Mean daily thermometer, Il; maxi
mum thermometer, 50; minimum ther.
mometer. 62; maximum velocity OF
wind, II S; total precipitation, 0.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-07-17
A Summer Cottage Burned.

Wiscasset, July 16.-The cottage ON
Davis Island, occupied by Prof. Spiers
who is summering there, burned last
night The family escaped with only
what they had on.
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HEARD FROM THE STRIKE.
Tho Situation Yesterday at Various Points
in Mining Sections.

Springfield: ILL.,, July 16.-The, miners
IN the Pan district have been offered
increased wages by the operators, but
they have declined and will not return
10 work. The families of many of the
miners are destitute. There are $500
miners idle in the Pan district.
Peoria, Ill. July 16.-The miners of the
Peoria district have voted unanimously
TO join the strike. In consequence sew
eral factories will be shut down Satur-
Gay, throwing out of employment q
thousand men.
west virginia Frozen Out of Competition.
Cleveland. July 16.-The effect of the
increased tariff of 45 cents on West Vir-
glnia coal by the Baltimore & Ohio road,
MI, VII be to exclude West Virginia coal
rom competition and it is openly ad-
mltted that such was the purpose of the
aaVance. The operators were claiming
lnat owning to the existence of contracts
az liked figures they could not advance
gne rate of mining without losing money
II they I'LL the contracts with West Vir-
glnla coal the advanced tariff will make
uhem lose money any how.
therefore the railroads advanced the
transportation charges for the express
purpose of furthering the settlement Of
the strike. The rate does not apply to
coal for lake shipment.
More Miners VIII Strike,
Cincinnati, July 16.-Special kilograms
Indicate that the West Virginia miners
will come out after this week.
Williamstown. W. Va, July 16.-Miners
IN this field are still working, but show
signs of some agitation Eight or ten or
ganizers are working with them and des-
perate efforts are being made to have
them come out.
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spauldinr Found Not Guilty.

Chicago, July 16.-For the second time
within two months jury in the criminal
court this afternoon found Charles W..
Spaulding, ex-treasurer Of the University
OF illinois, not guilty of embezzilng
Une endowment bonds of that institution.
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House Agrees With Senate 1t Must
Come Down.
PROPOSITION FIXING PRICE AT
$500 CONQUERED IN.
The Question Debated Three Hours in
the House-Partial Conference Report
on the General Deficiency Bill Agreed

To.
Washington, July 16.-The House to-
day agreed to the partial conference re-
port on the general deficiency appropria-
tion bill and then concurred in the SEN
ate amendments fixing the limit of cost
of armor plate for three battleships, now
building, at $500 per ton. This was the
main item still in dispute between the
two houses. A strong effort was made
to induce the House to agree to SUBJ
stitute proposition fixing the limit at
$400 as recommended by the secretary Of
the navy, but after three hours debate
the House by vote of 1915, concurred
in the Senate amendment. Messrs.
Stone, Republican of Pennsylvania; DALI
ell, Republican of Pennsylvania, and
Boutelle, Republican of Maine, support
ed the $4oO proposition which was op-
posed by Mr.. king, Democrat of Utah;
Underwood, Democrat of Alabama;
Barlow, Populist of Colorado; Simpson,
Populist of Kansas; Gaines, Democrat of
Tennessee; Wheeler, Democrat of Ala
bama; Sayers, Democrat of Texas and
Cannon, Republican of Illinois.
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fHE WEATHER.

Boston, July 16.
Forecast for
Boston and vicin-
ity for Saturday
Fair weather, light
variable winds.
Washington,
July l6.-Fore-
cast for Saturday
New England and
Eastern New
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Local Weather Report.

York: Fair, south to southwest winds.
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The formation of safe trust is an
nounced.
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Washington, July 16.-When the House
resumed it's session today, after the re-
cess of yesterday, Mr.. Cannon stated that
the conferees on the currency appropria-
tion bill had agreed upon a partial report.
AS the report must first be acted upon
by the Senate, and as the assurances had
been given that it would be Immediately
disposed of there, recess was taken un-
til 1.30 p. m.
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THE QUEEN GRATEFUL.
Heart Touched By Recent Evidences
of Loyalty.
RULER WRITES LET
TER TO HOME SECRETARY.

The Recent Diamond Jubilee Celebration
Alluded to in Touching Manner-Ex-
tends Thanks to Her Subjects From
Depths of Her Grateful Heart"