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The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-09-06
HOW SUGAR WILL BE TESTED.
Treasury Department Has Issued New
 Set of Regulations.

Washington, Sept 5,-The treasury department has prepared the regula- tions governing the sampling and clas-
 sification of imported sugars and mo-
 lasses under the new tariff law and
 they will be formally promulgated to- morrow. One of the principal and most
 important changes made in the old
 regulations which were made in 1883 is a provision requiring that the re-sam- pie of sugar shall be taken at the time that the original sample is taken, This is deemed eXpedient to prevent any suspicion of irregularity.
 Many new provisions are also in- cluded in the regulations, with the ob- ject of securing uniformity at the diff ferent laboratories where sugars are tested. As soon as the change can be made only the half shadow polariscope will be employed in making tests in- stead of the color instruments now in use and all instruments and apparatus will be standardized by the officials of the coast and goedetic survey in order to secure uniform results The tests for the classification of sugars have been changed so that the average tests agreeing within tWO-tenthS of one per cent shall govern the classifications Under the act of 1883 the determining test was the lowest of two tests agree ing within 310 of a degree
 This change was made because the present law provides for sliding scale of duties on fractions of a degree, and because it was believed that this method which follows the commercial practice, would be fairer to all con cerned Warrant for this change was obtained from an opinion rendered by the solicitor of the treasury.
 The regulations were prepared by a committee of experts, which included the chemists of the agricultural de- partment, officers of the internal reve- nue bureau and the experts of the coast and geodetic survey
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-09-06
WHATRULER SAID 0RULER
KAISER WILLIAM AND KING HUM
 BERT PRATTLE ABOUT PEACE.

Ahc rOrher AiluueS 10 the DrleDunu as hn
 Assurance of National Amity-The ItaI-
 ian Monarch a Trifie Wary in His Re-
 ply, Evidently Having No Desire to
 Strain Italy's Foreign Relations.
 Hamburg, Sept. 5-Emperor William in proposing the toast to King Hum bert at the banquet at the Kurhaus last evening said:
 My army thanks your majesty for the honor of your leading corps in the review; but not only my army, but the whole German Fatherland greets in your majesty an exalted prince, a close friend of my father and a true ally. whose presence again shows us and the world how unshakeable and firm stands the Dreibund, which was founded in the interest of peace and which, the longer it lasts, will more firmly and more deeply strike its roots into the minds of the people and bear fruit &C., cordingly.'
 King Humbert replied in French. He said:
 T am glad of the opportunity to give you fresh testimony Of the cordial friendship and alliance between our governments and states. Your majesty has set your reign a noble task by de- voting your constant efforts toward peace, the maintenance of which by agreements will end in the unanimous wish of our governments and also in my most ardent desire. I think shall a " " ;, foi+ f,11 tr trv'c mission by giving loyal support to the accomplishment of this work-the greatest and most beneficent of all for the welfare of nations and the progress of civilization"
 Emperor William then conferred the decoration of the Order of the Black Eagle upon Count Lanza De Bosca, the Italian ambassador to Germany.
 The toast proposed to King Humbert is considered to be so worded as to make it understood that while Italy will adhere to the Dreibund, she does not mean to impair her relations with other powers; and it was evidently his view to emphasize this fact.
 During the reception King Humbert held a long conversation with the mil- itary attache of the French embassy.
 An open air service for the troops was held to-day, which was attended by the royalties present at the manoeu- vres and at which Emperor William announced that Queen Margherita had been appointed chief of the Eleventh battalion of chasseurs, to which the queen then made brief address, the ceremony ending by a march past and the playing of the Italian royal march
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-09-06
TRIBEsMEN sEEM AFRAID.
They Are Rather Loath to Fire Upon the
 English Troops.

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 Pashawur, Sept. 5.-No fighting of im- portance has occurred between the government forces and the tribesmen who have taken part in the uprising. The enemy are concentrating at various points, and it is estimated that 17,O00 of them are now on the Samona range, but they appear loath to attack the government troops.
 It is reported that the followers of Haddah Mullah in the Shabkar district are deserting him, and the Afridis are returning to Khyber Pass. The British troops are massing along the disturbed line and several columns have been sent out in different directions
 A slight skirmish has occurred near Hangu, from which point small col- umn was dispatched and secured the districts of Atagmir, Nawimela and Turf. They found the enemy's posts deserted. There was some firing, but the enemy refused to be engaged at close quarters.
 The Subadar commanding the Mula- gori levies, and forty of his company, which formed part of the garrison at Fort Lundi-Kotal, arrived at Jamrud on Friday and were given an enthu- siastic reception, the entire garrison turning out and cheering as they en- tered the town. The Mullagoris cut their way through the enemy after the capture of Fort Lundi-Kotal and to their own country, where they buried their dead and treasured their friends. They then proceeded for Jamrud, which they reached in safety with their arms
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-09-06
PLACED IN 4 RETRE4T.
Ex-Chief of Police Laird of Waterbury in
 Serious Condition

Waterbury, Sept. 5.-Ex-Chief of Po-
 ice Captain William Laird died at Dr.
 oterhs retreat in Hartford to-day aged seventy-eight years. He had been suf- lerlng from melancholia for a few months, but his condition became SD alarming that he was taken to the re- treat two weeks ago. The decea sed was native of Scotland, but had re- sided Ill this city for over half a cen- tury. He entered upon police service in 1864, and in '76 was chosen cbiaf
 which position he held until advancins age necessitated his retirement twelve years ago.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-09-06
PIETRO NOT OUT OF DINGEK. He Was Stabbed in an Italian Fight on
 Fair Street Saturday Night.

It was stated at the hospital last eve ming that Rasael Pierto, the more se- Verely injured of the two Italians cut in the Fair street fight, Saturday night, was not yet out of danger. He was stabbed in the abdomen and in the back and when found by the officers was very weak from loss of blood.
 Angelo Sporacondeo, who was cut in the side, was taken to the police sta tion Saturday night and his wound was sewed up by Dr. Gaynor. The wound was not considered serious at first, but yesterday he became worse and was taken to the hospital.
 Mortona Antonio, Joseph CoraIler and George Anderson were arrested for be- ing concerned in the fight and another who took part escaped.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-09-06
CAME TO THE TOP OF THE L6EEN Bodies of MT. and Mrs. Forest Parker, Jr.. <
 Recovered.


 Plattsburg, N. r., Sept. 5.--The bodies of MT. and Mrs. Forest H. Parker. jr.. who were drowned in Chain lake in the Adirondacks on Saturday were recover ed late last night. Dynamite was used and the bodies came to the surface. MT. Parker and his wife had gone row.. ing in the morning, Mir Parker taking a gun with him. Not returning. about noon party went in search of the missing couple, and the boat was found bottom up floating at the end of the lake
 When MT. Parker's body was recover ed was found that the nose was brok- en and the face badly disfgured, which seemed to indicate that when the gun was discharged it had exploded or kick ed badly and that MT. Parker had been knocked overheard and had probably overturned the boat.
 The bodies were taken to New York city tonight by a special train.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-09-06
THE CONCORD TR.IG EDY.
Two of the Victims Likely to Die of
 Meningitis.

Meningitis.
 Concord, Mass, Sept. 5.-The terrible tragedy yesterday wherein John M Harris shot and killed Mrs. George $
 Buffers and shot her son. not fatally
 and then nearly ended his own life hung like a pail over this beautiful town to-day, and yet there were few
 new facts in the story
 State Detective J. H. Whitney was
 again in town looking after the states interests in connection with the mur-
 der, but stated tonight that absolutely
 nothing of public interest had develop ed police guard was kept at the Buffers residence all last night, but to- day the premises have been turned over to the family.
 There has been no great crowd around the neighborhood. although the number of curious people who have visited the house during the day would be consid- erable in the aggregate. Besides those who came out of mere curiosity, sev- era1 relatives of the family called at the house to condoie with the bereaved husband and do whatever was possi- ble to relieve his distress and also assist in looking out for the domestic arrange ments.
 Mir. Buffers is completely broken down over the terrible affair, and his mental condition was such this morn- ing that opiates were administered to him by his physicians with favorable effect. Lieutenant Jason Butters of the Boston police headquarters, a brother of the afflicted man, was expected here to-day and would probably have taken charge of the funeral arrangements had he been able to come, but he was detained at his home in Charlestown by illness in his own family Two brothers and a brother-in-law were here, however, and assisted in straight ening out matters to the best of their ability.
 State Officer Whitney said to-day that no arrangements had yet been made for holding an inquest and that the date of such a hearing would depend upon the condition of the boy, Carlton T. Butters, who is now in the hospital. as he Is practically the only witness for the government, or at least it's most important one.
 The funeral of Mrs. Butters will be held Tuesday at 2:30 D. m.
 The statement that has appeared to the effect that Mrs. Butters appeared as witness against her murderer when the latter was sent to jail several months ago for stealing a coat. is un- true. She took no part in the prosecu- ton, the complainant and chief prose- cutor being MT. Burwell, from whom the coat was stolen.
 Boston, Sept. 5,-The report from the general hospital is to the effect that the condition of Carlton Butters and John Harris is such that a turn for the better or worse is likely to occur at any moment.
 Examination showed that Harris in attempting suicide had succeeded in odging bullet in his head so close to .he brain that meningitis is likely to | 'et in if he should suffer relapse The | physicians have been unable to remove he bullet
 Harris intended victim, Carlton But | CTS, is suffering from almost exactly | imilar conditions, save that in his | ase the bullets have thus far defied ex- raction. One entered near the eve. the | ther in the cheek. He, too, may con- ract meningitis.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-09-06
FUNERAL OF Mns. JOHN DREW.
Will Take Place from St. Stevens Church
 Philadelphia, To-day.

FnIlaOelpntH, To-day.
 New York, Sept. 5.-The body of Mrs. John Drew, the famous actress, was taken to-day to Philadelphia for burial. The mourners that filled the four coaches that attended the hearse were relatives and immediate friends of the family. John Drew, the actor, son of the deceased, accompanied the remains to Philadelphia. He arrived here Sat urday night from the west
 There was coach load of floral of ferings sent by sorrowing friends of the deceased. There were no pallbearers and in every respect the funeral was as private as possible. The services will be held in St. Stevens church, Philadelphia, at 3 o'clock tomorrow af- ternoon. Many theatrical people left New York for there this morning in order to attend the burial.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-09-06
Two Bremen Terribly Hurt.

New York, Sept. 1.-Two firemen. Jacob Eaks and John Devaney, were terribly hurt at a fire on the two upper floors of the storage warehouse, 465 Washington street, to-day. Eaks stepped into a hatchway and was struck by a descending elevator. His spinal column was injured and he may die. Davaney had a rib fractured and scalp torn. The damage to the building and contents was $35,000.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-09-06
1880 BA1rs OF COTTON BURsrD.
Fire on n New York Lighter Caused by
 Boys Smoking Cigarettes.

New York, Sept. 5.-TweIve hundred and eighty-nine bales of compressed cotton which arrived from the south by the Morgan line and were to have been shipped east by the City of Fall River, were burned to-day on the light CT Mystic alongside the Fall River line pier on the North river front. The total loss is roughly estimated at $20, ,000..
 When the fire had been controlled the Mystic with it's burning freight, was lowed across the river to the Jersey flats and beached. The burning of the cotton was probably caused by boys smoking cigarettes.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-09-06
Two Explosions in Hartford.

Hartford, Sept. 5.-Two explosions of naphtha occurred at the Perkins switch factory in this city at ' o'clock tonight. Samuel Black, night watchman at the factory. and six members of the city fire department were badly burned Black will be disfigured for life. The damage to the factory buildings was slight
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-09-06
BOUGHT HIS GnArE IN ADrANcE
Preparations Made by a Bridgeport Man
 Contemplating Suicide.

Buffalo, N. r., Sept. 5--John F. Walker, forty-eight years old, a sheet metal worker, shot himself through the head this morning and is now inf the Fitch hospital where the doctors say he will die. Walker had prepared for his death by buying a plot in a cemetery and ordering a headstone for himself. He had also drawn up will leaving all his property to his landlord. Walker came here from Bridgeport, Conn.,, year ago.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-09-06
REV. I. c. MESERVE RESIGNS
SEVERS HIS PASTORATE AT DAYEN. PORT C0NGREGATIONAL CHURCH.
Has Been With the Church for Twenty. 'hree fears-Hopes That Fruits of His Ministry Will Appear Worthy of Recog- milton Hereafter-Trustees will Meet to Act on the Resignation.

milton Hereafter-Trustees will Meet to
 Act on the Resignation.
 The letter of resignation of the Rev. Isaac c. Meserve as pastor of Dayen- port Congregational church was read to the congregation yesterday morning by Rev. D. M. Vittum of Grinnell Ia. who occupied the pulpit. The letter was read just preceding the sermon, ana at the conclusion of it's reading MT. Vlttum spoke of his personal acquaint- ance with MT. Meserve, who, he said. had befriended him in many ways. es- pec1ally during the earlier years of his ministry. The resignation will be con- sldered at meeting of the trustees of the church to be held on September IA. and will undoubtedly be accepted. MT. Meserve has been pastor of Davenport church for twenty-three years. He and his wife are now in England, and when they will return is not known.
 After rendering his resignation MT. Meserve says in the letter from him read to the church yesterday:
 lay down the burden here for rea- sons so we'll known by every one-rea- sons connected with the situation of the church in the community and with the changes which have taken place in it's environment; but I do not need to de- tail them here.
 T beg to express my unmeasured in terest in the welfare of this people, hop ing and praying for your prosperity in all the things for which Christian church exists. May you go forward with the reverence. unity and enthusi- asm to be undismayed by the problems before you.
 T humbly hope that the fruits of my ministry will appear worthy of recogni- ton hereafter, and that this church will shine as they are declared to shine who turn many to righteousness.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-09-06
SCHOOL TEACHER ASSAULTED
Miss Helen MayO's Terrible Strusrl,
 Against an Unknown AssaiIant.

ASAiHsb HI OnhnOWn AesatIaUt.
 Orange, Mass, Sept. 5.-Miss Helen Mayo of this town, who has been in charge of a school at Millington, a small village in New Salem, was gag ged and tied and afterward assaulted by an unknown man at her boarding place in that village this morning dur ing the absence of the family at church. She had a terrible struggle with her assailant, but was finally struck to the floor insensible by blow from the mans fist. The house was robbed of a small sum of money. Searching parties made up of the peo- pie of the village are securing the coun- try and threats are made that if caught the man will be hanged to the nearest tree. The police and deputy sheriffs have been notified and will aid in the search.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-09-06
A Female Bicyclist Killed.

Boston, Sept. 5.-Miss Mabel Morrill,, aged twenty-two, of East Cambridge, While cycling on Beacon street, near the Brookline line, this afternoon lost control of her wheel on an incline and dashed into an excavation, fracturing her skull. She died almost before med lcal assistance reached her.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-09-06
WILL BE GARROTED.
Barri!l, the Spanish Anarchist, Will Prob-
 ably be Executed To-day,

Barcelona, Sept. 5.-Rarrill, the anar- chist who on Friday evening last at tempted to assassinate Chief of Police Portas and Assistant Chief Teixidor as they were leaving the circus, was tried by court martial to-day and it is ex- pected that he will be executed to-mor- row. It is stated that two accomplices of Barrill also fired at the officials. but succeeded in making their escape.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-09-06
To Caucus This Evening.

A caucus of the republican members of the board of aldermen will be held this evening for the purpose of consid- ering plans to raise money to meet the pressing financial needs of the city,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-09-06
Aged Waterbury woman k,,,.,

Waterbury, Sept 5.-Mrs Mary uo, tie, aged eighty. was instantly killed early this morning by falling down a. steep flight of stairs at her home in the western part of the town.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-09-06
ONE DEAD; MANY INJURED
CAR CONTAINING SIXTY.FIYE PEE.
 SONS OVERTURNED.

Bad Disaster to an Excursion Train on the
 Maine Central-Caused by n Broken
 Coach Wheel-Occupants of the Ca,
 Fought With the Frenzy of Fear to Es.
 cape-Thirty-seven Hurt.
 Pittsfeld, Me, Sept. 5.-By the break ing of wheel the rear car of an ex- cIrsion train on the Maine Central rail- road from Dover and Foxfort to Etna camp ground was thrown from the track at Etna Bog this morning. This coach became detached from the car ahead if it and jumping the embank- ment rolled over and turned bottom lip in the ditch.
 Martin Payne was killed several other passengers seriously injured and many badly cut and bruised Doctors were summoned from Waterville, Clin- ton, Pittsfeld and Newport and gave the injured necessary care at the house of Simpson which, for the time, was turned into a hospital General Man ager Evans and other railroad officers arrived by special train to personally look after the injured
 There was wild scramble among sixty-five frightened and bewildered people to get out, and nearly all those slightly hurt had cuts from broken glass. Those seriously hurt were crushed under the weight of people over them. The list of victims Is as follows:
 Pittsfield, Me, Sept. 1.-The list of dead and wounded in the Etna wreck is as follows:
 Killed-Marty Payne, aged twenty one, of Plymouth.
 Seriously hurt-Charles Getchell, bag gagemaster at Newport station; Frank o. Billings, East Newport; Arthur Newport; Joseph Welch St Albans; Oscar Buffers, Newport; w. H. Earle, Plymouth; Mrs. Wilbur Miles, New port.
 Slightly injured-C. C. Crowell, Corin- ma; John Parkman, Palmira; J. A. Co., ry, Newport; F. Miles, Lowell, Mass; A. Dow, J. Brigham, J. H. Matthews, H. Tilton J. A. Pray, E. Tripp, c. A. Allen and wife, B. Eldridge, J. M. Ka- len, all of Newport, Me; E. D. Samp- son, A. E. Bumps and A. w. Farrar, Dexter; A. Chase, Newport; H. A. Ray, Dover; B. M. Smith. Abbott; A. H. Hart, East Newport Fred Palmer and Bert Connors, Foxcroft; A. E. Bumps, Dexter; Mrs. Alonzo Miles, Mabel Town send, E. Soper, R. Gilman of Newport; Charles Smith of Greenville and Mrs. Lowell of Palmyra.
 Nearly all of the injured have been taken to their homes. This is the first serious accident for years on the Maine Central The cause of the wheels breaking is not known. The track was not at all obstructed and traffic pro- ceeded as usual and the damage to roll ing stock was not very heavy
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-09-06
Drank Two FIasks of whiskey and Di

Drank Two F1asks of Whiskey and Died.
 New York, Sept. 5.-George Molliuari. a laborer residing with his daughter at No. 22 Cherry street, drank two fasks of whiskey. one after the other, to-day. and then fell to the floor a corpse.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-10-09

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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-10-09

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