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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-04-01

The Baptist church at Stamford was to-
tally destroyed by fire at noon Wednesday
The origin of the fire is unknown, but it
was well under way when discovered, and
nothing could be done to save the building
The surrounding houses were protected by
wet blankets. The church had Just been
repaired at cost Of $4,000, and was in eX-
cellent condition
Henry Davis, a woodchopper from South
Lincoln Vt, went to North Adams, Mass +,
Monday in search of work, and being with
out friends he struck an acquaintance with
three seemingly good-natured young fellows
who volunteered to show him about the
place. The quartet spent the day in the
saloons of the city, and in the evening
went to sleep by the side of the railroad
When Davis awoke he found that his COM
panions had left him, taking with them his
watch and SlS. Davis reported his loss to
the police, who arrested two men on sus-
picion. Both pleaded not guilty and were
placed under bonds to await trial
Capt. Charles +. Clark, who is now in
command of the naval vessel Oregon which
is making a voyage of over $4,000 miles
around Cape Horn from San Francisco to
Key West, as boy lived in Montpelier and
later in Bradford As a cadet he was with
Admiral Farragut at Mobile and since the
war has gradually earned promotion for
faithful and creditable service. His father,
j. d. Clark, was book binder who died
several years ago. Commodore Dewey, in
charge of the Pacific squadron, is also a
native of Montpelier. Commodore Con-
verse of the crusier Montgomery is also a
Vermonter, and graduated from Norwich
university.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-04-01
HAWLEYS
Thursday Evening, March 81.

Tonight | received two
more lots OF women's New
York tailor made suits which
are worthy of the attention of
our best trade. No two are
alike. On one lot the prices
are $40, $II, $I2, $12, SIS,
SIS and $16.5o. The other
$3.50, S27.5o, SIS, SIS, S25,
$25, $21.5o, $I9.5o and
$3.50. They are made quite
simply, but in more careful
manner than usual, and have
san air.; being single sample
suits from a firm who cater
for fine New York retail trade.
A large house in neighbor-
ing city bought their entire
line of samples at a cut price.
We have a portion OF the lot
and give our customers the
advantage of the purchase.
Some more new capes to-
night.
Some more new jackets to-
night.
New lot of children's and
misses coats and REFERS to-
night.
Some more bargains in
women's cotton underwear.
Some new laces.
Some new call overs"
Some new wool dress stuff.
Some new bright plaids in
Scotch ginghams.
New stuff-crinkled liberty
silk-in party colors for fronts.
Some new black puff neck
ruffs.
Counter full of separate
skirts which you can pick
from at $3.9s. Some of them
are black brocade silk-some
black brocade mohair-some
the new and fashion approved
banader stripes in black and
alternate color.
Some novelty plaids.
". /. HAWLEY
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-04-01
Mhnt Mreck,d,he Maine.

The calmness, dignity and moderation
which mark President McKinley's mes
sage on the report Of the Maine court Of
enquiry have received the warmest com
mendation at home and abroad. The
court finds that the Maine was destroyed
by submarine mine, and the President
leaves it to Spain to discover the criminals
who placed and fired the mine, and to pro-
pose to our government a proper settle
ment. One important fact in connection
with the explosion is to be noted. The
placing and firing of mine of this kind
could not have been the work of a single
individual. a torpepo, or any chance
cOntrivance such as some hot-headed crank
or anarchist might use, could not have
wrecked the Maine. Ensign Powelson tes-
titled that any known torpedo would sim
ply have blown hole in the ships bottom.
a mine such as wrecked the Maine is dis
tinctiyely an engine of war. II is con-
structed on scientific principles, carries at
least 500 pounds of explosives, has a
heavy anchor, and the necessary electrical
appliances. Any private contrivance of
this kind is practically unknown. From
the knowledge now in hand the chances
are many TO one that the Maine was de-
stToyed by government mine, a relic, per
haps, of the Weyler regime, fired by scme
treacherous official who knew its secret.
If it was not this it must have been the
product of a well-ordered conspiracy. In
either case it ought to be comparatively an
easy matter for Spain to put her hand on
the guilty man or men. The matter can
wait, but in the end it will have to be
faced
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-04-01
No Punishment for ZolA.

A Paris despatch says The court Of APP
peal in the case of the appeal of NJ. Emile
Iola against the judgment of the Paris as
sizes court, coDdemning him to l. months
imprisonment, and to pay fine Of 5000
francs, has decided to sustain the finding
OF the lower court. but has also decided
that NJ. Iola shall not undergo any punish
ment. In other words the verdict and
sentence are affirmed, but they are not to
be put into effect
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-04-01
Captain sIgsbee I'm washington

Capt. Sigsbee reached Washington Tues
day, and was received with many demon
strations of affection and respect by his
comrades, neghbors and visitors to the
navy department. He is in good health,
notwithstanding the severe strain under
which he has been for the past two months.
On Wednesday he was assigned to duty as
aide to Secretary Long. His knowledge of
the defences of Havana and of the Cuban
situation generally will be of great service
to the department.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-04-01

About midnight Wednesday night San
Francisco and the northern portion Of the
state We're shaken 10y one of the most Sc
we're earthquakes ever experienced in Cal
ifornia. In San Francisco buildings were
swayed violently for at least ten seconds,
and in other places the vibrations contin-
ued for 30 seconds to a minute. The wa
tiers of san Francisco bay rose in tidal
wave two feet high, but almost immediate
" subsidized
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-04-01
SI,OOO.OUO for Defence.

Governor Black of New York sent a
message to the legislature yesterday ad-
vising the appropriation of a contingent
war fund. This action was followed by
the passage of a bill by both houses, by a
unanimous vote, appropriating $1,000, 600
for use in case of war. The passage of
the bill by the assembly occupied only four
minutes
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-04-01
nonors for Lieut.. JenkIns

The body of Lieut.. F. w. Jenkins was
recovered from the wreck of the Maine
last Friday, and was the last one found be-
fore the divers stopped work. 1t was
brought to this country, and the funeral
and burial took place at Pittsburg, Pa,
Wednesday, when the cities of Pitts Durg
and Allegheny united in a notable demon
stration of mourning and patriotism.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-04-01
A Bark Probably Lost with a Crew OF
I'll Men.

The German bark Marie Seidenberg
from Dublin Jan. 81, is believed to have
fouudered with her crew of 81 men al
most in sight of land Seventeen days ago
the bark was sighted off Scotland lightship,
outside New York harbor. Orders were
put on board by a pilot instructing her to
proceed to Philadelphia. Since that time
she has not been seen. The mysterious
disappearance is one of the strangest
events in shipping history, She had only
100 miles to cover to reach the Delaware
capes and she should have reported there
the next day.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-04-01
Gbe Drrmumt j9bGmis.
TEN PAGES
BRATTLEBORO:
FRIDAY. APRIL 1, 1898.

Sagasta, the Spanish prime minister, re.
ceived strong endorsement at the cleo
tions held on Sunday, the returns showing
choice Of 800 Liberal deputies, which
leaves about 1872 seats to the oppostio
This is about his od-time majority. Sa-
gasta became Premier in 1892, and won
the election Of 1893, securing 322 deputies
in the Cortes against ll0 in opposition.
He was succeeded by Canoyas in 1896
who in 1896 reversed the result of the pre-.
ceding election, getting 3O1 Conservative
supporters against Isl in opposition. The
assassination Of Conovas brought Sagasta
again to the front.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-04-01
Thursday in Washington.
The Days DevelOpments---COnf
with the President---RepIy from
Spain Received Last Night.

Spain Received Last Night.
The strained and over-anXious feeling
was at its height in Washington yesterday
though the day was comparatively quie t
because it was understood that the Presi-
dent had submitted final proposition to
Spain and there could be no action or def
mite developments until an answer was re =
ceived. The terms of this proposition or
demand were not made public, but it wa
understood that Minister Woodford had
been instructed to inform the Spanish min
istry that Cub'n independence was the
only solution that Congress would accept.
The details the President did not attempt
to dictate, and in this respect left the case
open for counter propositions.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-04-01

Not long after the Maine was blown up
Mr. Hearst Of the New York Journal sent
letter 10 cX-Pr,,idcut Cleveland telling
him that Levi =. Morton, Chauncey NJ.
Drpew. Gen. Miles, and lots of governors
OF states and mayors Of cities had consented
to Jet their names br used as members OF a
committee 90 erect q national monument
by popular subscription To the memory Of
those who went down on the Maine. and
asking Mr. Cleveland to allow the use Of
his name also. Mr.. Cleveland answered
promptly: IL decline to allow my sorrow
for those who died on the Maine to be per
yerted to an advertising scheme for the
New York Journal" He could not have
written more To the point.
The report of the court Of inquiry upon
the destruction Of the Maine in the harbor
Of Havana was sent TO Congress Monday,
accompanied by a mess &c from President
Mckinley. The report and the message
are given in full herewith. The public in
terest was at white heat, and except on the
occasion Of the Inauguration Of a president,
no such crowds As surged through the cor
ridors and stormed the galleries for admis-
sion have been seen at the capitol in
century. Every inch Of room was filled
and thousands were turned away who could
not get within seeing or hearing distance.
In both houses the reading of the message
and report was listened to with intense in
terest. In both the procedure was the
same. As soon as the reading was finished
the documents were referred to the com
mittees on foreign relations of the respect
i've houses. During the Senate proceed
ings Mrs. Sig bee, the wife OF Captain
SIgsbee, occupied a seat in the diplomatic
pqllprv
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-04-01
Spain'S Reply.
1t Was Received Last Night. but Its
Contents Were Not Made Public


Span's official reply to President Nc
Kinley's latest demand in the Cuban situa-
ton was received in Washington last
night in a cipher despatch from Minister
WOOdford. 1t began to come in at 1880
and an anxious company. comprising the
cabinet and several close friends Of the
Administrations waited iunti after mid
night while the translation was being
made 1t was announced that the con-
tents of the despatch would not be given
out until today,-probaby not until they
had been considered in cabinet session.
a Guess at the Reply.
The New York World prints despatch
dated ? A. NJ, which processes to give an
outline of Span's reply Spain" il is
said, 'neither accedes to, nor declines
President McKnley's propositions. She
makes the counter argument that Spain
should herself be allowed to propose terms"
The Washington Post this morning says
that the reply is not what the President,
hoping for the best, expected. 1t is at
most, a vague and unsatisfactory note from
Minister WoOdfOrd.
Spain does not accede to the American
| demands. Neither does she positively and
finally reject them. The question is still
left open for future negotiations.
The Post suggests that an ultimatum
may be sent to Spain today as a result of
the cabinet meeting.
A strong point made by Spain in asking
for further delay is that the fact that the
ministry cannot act without the ratifica-
tion of the Cortes, which is not now in
session.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-04-01

Hoods Pills are the only pills to take with,
Hoods Sarsaparilla. Cure all liver ills
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-09
FOR SALE.

Forty words inserted under this head
one week for rs eents. cash in advance.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-09
PROMINENT MAINE MAN GONE.
Hon, Ephraim C. spinney of Kfttery
Dead.
ESPECIAL TO THE PRESS,

hittery, July 8.-One of the solid old
oltlzens OF Maine, a man prominent in
s5ate analrs IN man y ways for the past
haH century passed from earth last night,
in the deoease of Aon. Ephraim G. Spin
ney OF Kittery. Mr.. Spinney was q
native of this town where he has passed
all his life. He died possessed of a sub
stantlai competence, acquired by years Of
honorable and successful labor and with
the esteem and respect of an immense ac-
quaintance. He was in its broadcast sense
a man of affairs" During a long and
always active life he had engaged in ex-
tensive numbering operations, store keep
ing, livery business, horse and stock rails
ing and farming. He was one of the men
who had made profit in Maine farming
and was the largest individual smployer
of labor in tho place. He had the
"sobriquet'' of Judge" acquired from
the fact that he was the confidential ad-
wiser of very large number of neighbors
who relied implicitly on his advice and
to whom he was ever a true friend and
honorable counsellor. While not mem
Der Of the bar he had probably admin
istered as many estates as any attorney of
the York Bar. He had numerous corpo-
rate interests and among others was a
director in the Piscataqua National bank
of Portsmouth, and treasurer of Rice
Library and Fund of Kittery. He had
held numerous town offices and repre-
sented Kittery in the legislature, serving
with James g. Blaine. He leaves a
widow, sister and sons, nephews and
nieces. The funeral is next Sunday at
two O'Clock.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-09
In THE TOLLS.
Charged With the Larceny of Two valua.
BILE Bicycles.

Thursday night sthe police arrested a
boy named Fred Curtis on the charge of
larceny Of bicycle that was left standing
on Federal street by it's owner, Everett A
Carter. Curtis jumped out of window
in his house in order to eYade the officers
but was caught.
Yesterday morning Inspector Fiokett
arrested Harry B. Baker ON the charge of
larceny of two bicycles on Thursday. One
of these bicycles it is charged was taken
from Merrill, the jeweler, corner of Fed
eraI and Pearl street, and belonged to
Everett A. Carter. The second bicycle
was the property of W. r. Kehoe, tele-
graph messenger. According to the boy
Curtis's story, Baker sent him to Merrill IS
store and told him to bring him the first
wheel mentioned. The wheel found in
Bakers possession was identified as Ke-
hoes wheel but the handle bars had Ebeen
changed and the name plate removed.
Yesterday in the Municipal court Cur
tbs was brought before Judge Robinson
charged with the larceny of one of the
wheels.
Through his attorney, James A. Conel-
Ian, he waived reading and entered a
plea of not guilty. The case was con
tinued to Saturday morning, bail being
fixed in the sum of $500 for the appear
ance of the defendant at that time.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-09
MORA BURIED.
The PORTLAND Woman Killed at Hampto IL
Beach.

Tue funeral of Mrs. Fred H. Williams,
the popular actress, Mora" was held
from the home of her sister, Mrs. Walter
Wiley, Garden street, Bril- hton, Mass. j.,
Thursday after noon. The ceremony was
private. only the nearest friends and reia-
tives being present. The services W ere
very simple, consisting only of Scri pture
reading and prayer. Rev. A. A. Berle,
pastor. of the First Congregational oh urch,
Brighton, officiated. The interment was
at Evergreen cemetery, Brookline.
Mrs. Williams was killed at Ham pton
Beach on July 4, at the Pavilion. where
a reproduction of the destruction of the
United States battleship Maine was in
progress. She was in the midst Of a
striking scene when the titnbers fell, and
was one of the Fl rst killed.
Mrs. Williams was born at Portland ,
and has followed the stage since she was
sixteen years of age. For the last twelve
years she has been at the head of the
mora company. with her husband,
Fred H. Williams, as manager. She has
acted principally in the Eastern and
Central States, where she became ex-
tremely popular. During the summer she
played at Bar Harbor, Narragansett and
other watering places and at the time of
her death she had engagements up to
September
She leaves a father and mother and a
married sister, Mrs. Walter Wiley, all
living in Brighton.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-09
TAP DAY CELEBRATI ON.

The Portland Shoe and Leather assooi-
alton will hold its fifteenth annual tap
day at Long island on next Tuesday.
The party will leave at 9 a. m. A shore
dinner will be served at noon by G. E..
Cushing of the Casco Bay House, to be
followed by q series of appropriate speech
es. During the day, contests in. base ball,
tugs of war, foot races, ETC., will take
place. to the winners in which. suitable
prizes will be given. The return trip
will be made at about six o'clock. The
excursion will take place rain or shine.
The committee of arrangements consists
of Presid ent Frank L. Howe, Vice Presi.
dent Wyer Greene, Treasurer Charles 4.
Moulton and Secretary A. f. Davis OF
the association and AIessrs. Harry Hig.
gins and A. "a. Berry.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-09
WILL coMETo PORTLAND
And Will Take Part in the Veteran Fire.
mems Muster.

The Veteran Firemen's Association
of Somerville Thursday evening voted to
attend the league muster at Portland
Aug. IL.
The Roxbury Veteran Firemen's Asso-
citation at it's monthly meeting Thursday
evening, also voted to attend the
annual league muster. They
will come to Portland on special train
leaving Boston at AS a. M, and will be
accompanied by music. A committee, Of
which John Riddle Is chairman, will
make the necessary arrangements.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-09
CAPTURED AT MANILA.
Captain Dyer of the Baltimore Sends g
Gem to That City.

Capt. N. M. Dyer. U. S. N, who COM
manded the Baltimore in the battle OF
Manila, and who WAS SO long stationed at
Portland. and is a member Of the Cum
berland Club, has sent to the city of Bal
timore as souvenir six-pounder Nor
denfeldt gun with it's mount complete
Capt Dyer writes:
1.-The gun YVES mounted on the STAR
board bow of the Reina Cristina, the
flagship of the Spanish fleet. and its
shield attests the accuracy Of our fire in
at least one instance. Should the city see
tit to accept the gift and mount it where
it can be seen Of all, calling to the mind
of its youth the fact that they have an in
terest in our navy, special and peculiar,
shall be proud in having been an In.
strument In bringing about go happy @
result. The officers and men of the SHIP
all join me heartily in SO laudable pur-
pose"
The weapon will be brought to Balti-
more by the British ship Delcanis. A COM
mittee will be appointed to receive the
gun, for which suitable site will be
selected.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-09
CANTON.

Canton, July PROT Daniels, with his
family, OF Brooklyn, N. Y, are at Mrs.
Daniels's mothers.
Granville Child and wife are in town
for short stay.
Wilder o. HayforG is moving to town
from Mexico.
Mrs. Dr.. Coolidge is on the sick list.
Sam Daily is to open barber's shop in
the Thompson building.
Benny jackson has bought out Barber
Foster and is running two chairs.
L. Percy Cole met with an accident
while at work on bicycle, losing a part
of his forefnger and thumb.
James W. Bioknell has his new house
on the hill well under way.
The new arrangement of trains on the
Chisholm branch removes from here the
Headquarters of the train hands.
We learn that DR.. Stanwood has decided
to leave here and locate at Rumford Falls
DR.. Morse reports a favorable opening
since locating hare.
STANDISH.
of Boston is in town.
All the guideboards in town have re-
ceived new coat of paint.
Haying is we'll under way.
The Fourth was spent in the usual
manner here. At South Standish there
was dance at Highland Grove pavilion.
The Sunday school concert at Chiooopee,
Sunday evening, was well attended and
was successful in every particular.
Miss Bertha E. Bailey, of Massachu-
setts, is visiting Miss Abbie Bailey.
Misses Ethel Corkum and Ethel Whit
ney, of Boston, have been visiting rela-
tiyes here.
Mr.. Joseph Martins horse ran away
here last Saturday and MIR. Martin was
badly bruised.
There was heavy thunder shower here
Thursday night of last week Lightning
struck and slightly damaged Herbert
Dow's house, and struck two trees not
far away.
The graduating exercises of the class of
'9s, Standish Hi gh school took place Sat
urday evening. The programme which
has already appeared in the PRESS was
carried out in manner which reflects
credit on the graduates and teachers.
Every part was we'll written and delivered
in a pleasing manner After the exercises
there was a reception at Il. B. Hartford S.
The many friends of Mr.. and Mrs. G.
H. Dow sympathize deeply with them in
their recent bereavement, the death of
their daughter Edna, aged 20 years.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-09
NEW GLOUCESTER.

Intervale, July 1.-THE Grand Trunk
railroad has been frightening the high
way bridge over its track at this station
in order to extend a siding.
Mr.. Elbridge True and Mrs. A. Fl.
Neyens have been shingling some of their
buildings.
Mr.. John P. Nevens and family of
Chelsea, Mass, have been visiting his
father, Mr.. A. 81. Nevens.
Miss Carrie Soper, Of Cambridge, Mass, i,
has been visiting in this vicinity.
Haying commenced in earnest the day
fine weather continues, large amount
will be housed by Saturday night.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-09
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

These real estate transfers have been re-
corded:
Emma F. Chase to Charles II. Chase,
land in Portland on Franklin street.
Annie G. Thornton, ct ais, all of Mas
sachusetts, to Laura A. Tucker of Scar.
boro. land leading from Oak Hill to Bos-
ton and Maine station.
Andrew Hodsdon of Pownal Joseph
Hodsdon of Yarmouth, land in Pownal
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-09

ZINE SUMMER RESORT-"Wadswort
4 Hall" The Wadsworth Homestead will be
again open during the summer of 1898; any one
wishing a quiet, restful spot in which to
spend d few weeks or months Will do well to
address. the proprietor, JOHN B. PIKE,
am Me. ie20-4
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-09

years to arrange contests, tournaments
and daily programme of rare features
Prof. James Mooney of the Bureau of
Ethnology will make a remarkable exhi-
bit of Indian heraldry, the result of years
of study and research.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-09

CTANDING GRASS FOR SALE-One lot
~ about 10 acres, and one lot about acres,
A. P. CHAPMAN, Nasons Corner Deering
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-09
BRIDGE TRAFFIC.

This was the traffic over the drawbridge
for Tuesday, July 5: Vaughan-Num Der
of vehicles, 761; persons riding, 9o6;
nersons walking. S62 Turkey Vehicles,
647; persons riding, $40; persons walk
ing, 1871
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-09
TIE MUNICIPAL COURT.
BEFonE JUDGE ROBINSON.

Friday-Annie Mason, intoxication; so
days in city house of correction.
John NJ. Sullivan, intoxication; fined
So and costs.
James e. Keazer, vagabond; 80 days in
county jail.
Henry j. Butler, assault; fined $40 and