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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-12-17
PROMISED DFlLlPlNosinDEpEnDeNoE
AgonciIIo Calls On ssI1lustrious VII
liam McKin1ey,'5To Keep His Promise


Paris, December 16.-Ths entire Ame-
rican peace commission leaves here for
the United States via Havre and South
ampton tonight, and sails for New York
tomorrow on board the American line
steamer St. Louis.
It is learned that Agoncillo, the rep
resentatiye of Aguinaldo, the Filipino
leader, has lodged strongly worded pro-
test with the commission, which thus
becomes part of the records. 1t begins
with saying:
"The very noble and gallant Gen.
Aguinaldo, President of the Philippine
Republic" has honored with t'the post
of official representative to the very hon.
orable President of the United States.
Agoncillo then reviews the case at
length, saying that at the time of s.iim-
ploring armed cooperation of Aguinsldo
and the other Philippine chiefs, both
the commander of the Petrol, Capt.
Wood, in Hong Kong, before the deola-
ration of war, and the American CONSUL
gen sral, Pratt in Singal orc, Wildman
at Hong Kong and William at Cavite,
acting as the international agent of the
great American nation, at a moment OF
great anxiety, offered to recognize the in
dependence of the Filipino nation as soon
as Its triumph was attained.
Ihe protest then recites how Admiral
Dewey by numerous acts Is alleged to
have recognized the autonomist sover-
eighty of the Filipino, and in picturesque
language calls for the fulfillment of these
promises, and fulfillment of the solemn
declaration made by the illnstrious VIII
liam Mckinley, that on going to war he
was not guided by the intention of an ex
tension of territory, but only by the
principles of humanity.
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-pREs1DENr COMING TO BOSTON.

Boston. December 16.-President Mo-
Kinley has given to Hon. W.B. Plunkett,
the president of the Home Market club,
definite assurance that he will ne present.
at the annual dinner Of that oreanlzatlon,
to he held early in 1899 at Mechanics
hall. The President indicated that the
last week in January or the first week
in February would suit his convenience.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-12-17
A TARIFF FOR CUBA.

Washington December 10. 6.-Presldent
MoKiniev hefore leaving for the South
last Tuesday signed an executive order
establishing a customs tariff for Cuba. to
go into effect January /. next This
tariff is based upon the report and reeom-
mendations made by Hon. Robert r.
Porter, special commissioner OF the
United States who was sent to Cuba for
the purpose of mixing an investigation
OF the subjects OF revenue and customs OF
the island.
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subcommittee consisting of Senators
Hoar. Spooner and Turley.
The subcommittee will investigate the
question and practically decide how far
1t is necessary to go into the matter.
The charges were fled during the last
session of Congress and have not been
pressed by their authors.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-12-17
THE HANNA BRIBERY CASE.

Washington, December 16.-At meet
ing of the Senate committee on privileges
and elections today, the charge of bribery
against Senator Hanna, made by the
Oaio state senate in connection with the
senator's to his present term Of office,
was briefly discussed and referred to
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-12-17

The International American Bank bill,
which was defeated in the House Friday,
Is House bill which made Its appearance
last session. Many Democrats opposed it
because Andrew jackson once had a con-
f1ict with the United States bank. 9th
ers opposed 1t fearing that it might be-
come great monopoly with its permis-
sion for five million dollars of capital.
Gov. Burleigh has introduced bill
for this reorganization of the national
militia. It is understood that the bill en-
bodies some Of the ideas of Adjutant Gen.
eral Richards and Capt. Morton, on the
subject.
The holiday recess of Congress this year
will probably extend from the 2ist or
2ad of December to the 4th or 5th of
January.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-12-17
MAINE PENSIONS.

Washington, December 16.-Ths follow
ing pension changes resulting from the
issue of December are announced for
Maine:
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-12-17

My baby suffered from terrible Eczema.
Doctor and every remedy tried, to no account.
He cried all the time and his face was like
raw meat. had to carry him on pillow,
and was fairly discouraged. used half
box of CUT1cuRA (ointment) and CUT1cURA
SOAP, and in one soeek my baby scas entirely
cured. To-day his skin is as smooth as silk.
Mrs.J. c. FREEsE, $50 8. 1stst., Brooklyn, NY.
SPEEDY CurR TRxArnHx7 roR exra-TonTuxED
BABIEs.-Warm baths with CurIcURA Soar, and gentle
anointings with CUTIcu1A. Ersatest ofskin cures.
Sold throug gheus the world. PoTrzR Dkua AND CHEx.
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FUNERAL OF EX-SENATOR BRIOE

New York, December IL The funeral
services of ex-senator Calvin Stewart
Brice, Will be held at noon tomorrow in
the Fifth Avenue Presbyterian church.
The body will be taken to Lima, Ohio,
f@rHnterment.
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ORIGINAL.

Winfield S. Quigley, Togus, So; Alfred
Dennis, Soldiers Home, Kennebec, $s;
George Il. York, Kennebunk Beach, So.
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ORIGINAL, WIDOWS. ETC.

Minors of Alving Eldridge, Milbridge
$50; minors of Royal It. Dodge, Caribou
500.
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MAINE NEWSPAPER MAN ABOARD.
Boston. December 16.-The fact that
the four.masted schooner Henry j. Smith,
commanded by Capt. Charles Carter of
The Portland daily press., 1898-04-04
READY FOR WAR.

New Haven, Conn, April 2.-Com-
mander A. o. auckland, of the Connecti-
cut Naval Battalion, returned from Hart
ford this evening from a conference with
Governor Cooke and Adjutant General
Haven. Commander Buckland stated
that he had secured everything in the line
of uniforms and equipment for the
division so that it is now equipped to the
full strength requested by President Nc
Kinley. The engineer corps will be in
creased to the full complement of thirty
three men and two officers, an addition
of twelve men. Commander auckland
stated that if the battalion is called out it
is very likely that portion will be de-
tailed on the monitor Wyandotte and the
remainder Of the battalion operate in the
vicinity of Fishers Islands, doing what
ever is necessary to aid the other plans
of defense as a torpedo or "Mosquito
Fleet equipped with spar and auto
mobile torpedoes.
The Portland daily press., 1898-04-04
PRINCETON OUT FOR WAR.

Princeton, N. j., April 2.-The posi-
bility of war aroused quite frenzied
exhibition of patriotism among the stu
dents of the University last night. The
movement was wholly spontaneous and
was started by few prominent seniors
about II O'Clock ''All out for war,
was the Cry raised and in very short
time large part of the student body was
out yelling around the historic cannon
which did service in the revolutionary
battle of Princeton. A parade was next
organized, the line of march being down
historic Nassau street to the home of
ex- President Cleveland. Repeated calls
failed to bring the ex-President out for
the desired speech, so the march continued,
the next stop being at the Prospect, the
home of President Patton of the Univsr-
sity. President Patton came out and
made few patriotic and yet conserva-
tive remarks. At close to the demon
stration of the evening a huge bonfire
was kindled on top Of the old Cannon
and for two hours the students yelled
and sang patriot songs.
The Portland daily press., 1898-04-04
MASSAGE RESERVE
READY.

Boston, April s.-Gov. Wolcott has re-
ceived the letter sent to the governors of
all states having organized naval militia
by the navy department requesting the
executive to Immediately proceed to put
the naval militia of the state in thorough
condition to meet any sudden call
for their service by the President of the
United States.
To this letter Gov. Wolcott today made
reply that the naval militia of the com
monwealth is in thorough condition to
meet any sudden call for their services
by the President.
The divisions are thoroughly drilled
and equipped, and are substantially re-
cruiting to their full strength.
A careful inspection of all vessels in
this ports of this commonwealth has al.
ready been made with view to their utili-
cation as Mosquito fleet"
The Portland daily press., 1898-04-04
AT THE NAVY DEPARTMENT.
Vessels to Garry Coal Are Now In Crest
Demand,

Washington, April 2.-Constant move
ments OF the officials. numberless con-
ferenoes and the large congressional con-
tingent that was on hand, made this a
busy day at the navy department.. Secre-
tary Long and Assistant Secretary Roose-
welt were kept busy in conference with
the chiefs of bureaus and the senators
and representatives. There were, how
ever. no new or sensational DEVELOPMENTS.
Secretary Long said there had been no
orders as yet issued to the "Flying
squadron" now at Hampton Roads.
The department is taking active steps
to secure a number of the smaller class
ships. The purchase of two, viz: the
Creole, belonging to line running out
of New York, and the yacht Josephine,
has been contaminated, while orders have
been telegraphed to agents of the govern.
ment to purchase the following: The
YACHT Sovereign, belonging to New
Yorker. and the Lebanon. the Saturn
and the Irrawaddy. The later are COLI
ers and will be used If necessary, to &C.
company the fleets ana carry extra sup
plies of coal. The Saturn it is under
stood, has been practically secured by the
department The Creole will be used as
a hospital ship. There will be urgent
need of vessels of the collier class If the
government fails to secure any foreign
coaIing stations. The officials were busy
today telegraphing to points where the
owners of GOLFERS are, to ascertain the
vessels carrying capacity and other de-
Nails.
The action of the Senate yesterday in
refusing to sanction the purchase from
Denmark of the Island of st. Thomas as
a coaing station, was source OF much
regret to the officials of the department.
Capt. Bradford, the chief of the bureau
of equipment, in the navy department.
was again in conference with Assistant
Secretary Roosevelt today on the question
of purchasing coaling station.
1t was reported at the navy department.
today that the government in conjunc-
ton with the state rayal militia organi-
cation would establish a number of signal
stations along the coast by which the ar
rival of foreign vessels may be promptly
reported.
Capt. Miller of the New York Naval
Reserves was at the navy department
today.
The Portland daily press., 1898-04-04
OWEN, MOORE & CO.
LOOKING FOR VESSELS.

New Bedford, Mass. April AIN order
to assist Commander Weeks of the Naval
Brigade in replying to the circular letters
of inquiry from the Navy Department.
concerning steam vessels Of all descrip-
lions which might be utilized as auxilia
ries to the navy in case Of emergency,
members of company. N avail Reserves,
have secured information relative to the
steam tugs Nellie, S. e, Hart and Cyg-
net, ferryboat Fair Haven and steam
yacht Indolen Through Edgar B. Ham
mond, information has been obtained in
regard to stear yacht Genevieve, owned
by Capt. Joseph Burgess Of Onset. Mr..
Hammond was the designer of the Gene
We've, and in filing out his answers he
emphasized the fact that the Genevieve
would make an excellent coast patrol
boat for harbors and bays. She can
steam, nnder favorable conditions, twelve
knots an hour.
From the inquiries of the circulars, it
appears the government is looking more
especially for strongly built tow boats,
which can be fitted as rams
The Portland daily press., 1898-04-04
CITY of PORTLAND, ME.
Assessors Notice.

The Assessors of the City of Portland
hereby give notice to all persons liable to
taxation in said city, that they win be in
session every secular day, from the first to
the fifteenth day of April, inclusive, at their
room in City Hall, from nine to twelve
O'Clock in the forenoon and from two to
four o'clock in the afternoon, for the purpose
of receiving lists of the polls and estates
taxable in said city.
Administrators, Executors, Trustees, ETC.
make and bring to said AS essors true ard
perfect lists of all their polls and estates,
real or personal, or held by them as guard
ian, executor ana trS Soa OF
be prepared to1make oath to the truth of the
same.
Estates Distributed.
have been divided during the past year, or
have changed hands from any cause, the
executor, administrator or other persons in
terested, ale hereby warned to give notice
of such change, and in default of such notice
will be held under the law to pay the tax
assessed although such estate has been
wholly distributed and paid over.
Persons Doomed.
And any person who neglects to comply
with this notice will be Doomed to a tax ao-
cording TO the laws of the State and be
ba red of the right to make application to
the Assessors or County Commissioners for
any abatement of his taxes, unless he shows
that he was unable to offer such lists within
the time hereby appointed.
Blank schedules will be furnished at the
Assessors Office on application.
R-Jn no case where the Assessors have
been put to the disagreeable necessity of
making doom will the possession of gov
eminent bonds or deposits in the savings
banks be allowed as plea in mitigation of
such doom.
E ESH55S / s a#zAS2H
mar31 d15t
The Portland daily press., 1898-04-04
GORHAM.

The Normal school will reopen Tues
day.
Mr.. A. M. Jones has returned Ito his
duties as head master of the boys de-
partmsnt at the Perkins Instit to for the
Blind, South Boston.
Fourteen teachers took examination
Saturday at the High school who intend
to teach in the schools of the town.
The Portland daily press., 1898-04-04
MR.. ADAMS SEES THE PRESIDENT.

Washington, april Representative
Adams of Pennsylvania, who is acting
as chairman of the House committee ON
foreign affairs, saw the President and
state department officials today and af-
forwards consulted with members Of the
Senate committee ON foreign relations.
Mr.. Adams refused to talk on the subject
of his conversation with the President,
but it is understood he told theEexecutive
that it would be impossible to prevent
the foreign affairs committee of the
House from taking immediate action and
that delay beyond Tuesday was impossi-
hla
The Portland daily press., 1898-04-04
COLBY ALUMNI,

New York, April 2.-The Colby Univer-
sity Alumni association gave its annual
dinner tonight at the Hotel st. Dennis.
Col. r. G. Shannon presided. Addresses
were made by Lincoln Owens of Boston,
Prof. e. W. Hall, G. e. Meleney of this
CITY and A. P. Marble of the board of
education of this city. Harrington
Putnam of Brooklyn was elected presi-
dent
The Portland daily press., 1898-04-04
NOTICE.
VESSEL, OWNERS NERVOUS.

Providence. R. l., April 2. -Owners of
coastwise vessels are getting nervous over
the proximity Of war. Capt. Church of
the schooner Marguerite came here from
Taunton today and talked matters over
with the captain of the craft. She was
ready to sail on Friday but was held pend
ing the decision of the owner. He finally
concluded to let the vessel sail for Nor
folk, but advised the captain to keep a
sharp lookout for Spanish war vessels as
war may be declared before the vessel
reaches port. Other owners are keeping
sharp watch on the trend of events and
governing themselves accordingly.
The Portland daily press., 1898-04-04
OUR GERMAN PURCHASE,

Berlin, April 2.-The torpedo boat pur-
chased at Schichau for this government
by Lieut.. A. P. Niblack, the naval at
tache of the United States legation here,
passed through thu Baltic today on it's
way to England, the government having
granted permission for it to do so. Lieut..
Niblack Is negotiating at Phillau for two
more torpedo boats.
The Portland daily press., 1898-04-04
STEAM COLLIER SATURN SOLD.

Boston, April "A sale has just ;heen
the big steam collier Saturn belonging
to the Boston Tow Boat company, which
will be used in connection with the aux
Hilary fleet. The Saturn is now in Bos-
ton, but is being fitted out to sail as fast
as possible for New York, where necessary
changes will be made and her equipment
will be- put on board.
The Portland daily press., 1898-04-04
BRIEFLY ToLps

Three business buildings were burned
Friday night in Lincoln, Neb., causing
a loss of over $500, 0O0
The Senate committee on naval affairs
favors striking out of the naval appropri-
alton bill the provision for one of the
three new battleships aud substituting
for it three harbor defence vessels.
Representative Hull expressed general
belief Saturday when he said that he
regarded war as inevitable as the future.
A Rome despatch says that the Pope
has asked Archbishop Ireland to use his
influence with the President to secure
ar amicable settlement of the Cuban
question. The archbishop is a friend of
the President.
A tug which ran too near the flagship
New York off Key West Friday night
was brought to by shot across her bows.
The call to quarters and the firing of
the shot was done in remarkably quick
time.
Proceedings on the London stock ex
change were enlivened Saturday by an
attempt of the holders of American Sc
curities to realize, their action being due
to the belief that war was inevitable.
An agreement is likely to be reached
on the army fertilization bill now in con-
ference. The House will accept the Son.
ate amendments increasing the expendi-
tn res.
This is the 18th week of the New Bed
In the Bran trial, Saturday, the stew
ard, Spencer, told again the story Of the
crime.
The Portland daily press., 1898-04-04

EOR SALE-A nice cottage, house with eli
Il and stable attached at South Freepurt A
very desirable summer residence; also about
acres land. Inquire of S. b. KELSEY, Portland
Pier. mar16-d
The Portland daily press., 1898-04-04
TO THE PUBLIC.

Knowing Chamberlain Cough Rem
edy to be medicine of great worth and
merit and especially valuable for coughs,
colds, Group and whooping cough, we
will hereafter warrant every bottle
bought of us, and will refund the money
to anyone who is not satisfied after using
two-thirds of 25 or so cent bottle. d.
W. Heseltine, 3S7 Congress ST., Edward
w. Stevens, 107 Portland St., King S.
Raymond, Cumberland Mills, VIM. Ok
nard, 921 Congress ST., Fl. P. S. Goold,
Congress Square Hotel.
A CARD.
We guarantee every bottle of Cham
berlain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy and will refund the money to
any one who is not satisfied after using
it. 1t is the most successful medicine in
the world for bowel complaints, both for
children and adults. For sale by D. W.
Heseltine & Co., 3S7 Congress ST., Ed
ward W. Stevens, 107 Portland St., King
S. Raymond, Cumberland Mills, VIM. Ok
nard, 921 Congress ST., FL. P. S. Goold,
Congress Square Hotel.
The Portland daily press., 1898-04-04
ENGLAND MAKES AlSEIzURE.

London, April 3.-The Sunday Spec
ial's Berlin correspondent asserts that
news has reached Berlin that Great Brit
ain has seized Chausan Islands, of tn
east coast of China, opposite the Ese
turary of the Tsien Tang Kiang.
The Portland daily press., 1898-04-04
THE GREATGAME.

Lynohburg, Va, April 2.-The Boston
baseball team today played the Washing
ton Lee University six innings when the
game was called on account Of cold
wind and sain, Boston won 2 to !.
The Portland daily press., 1898-04-04
ENLIsTMENTs AT GLOUCESTER.

Gloucester, Mass. April 2.-For the
two weeks ending today, 102 men have
enlisted in the Naval branch of the gov
eminent service, this number being lin
tied only by the capacity Of the recruiting
officers to perform their duties. The num-
Der of applicants increases daily. Two
companies of volunteers are also partial
ly formed and ready to respond to any
ca11
The Portland daily press., 1898-04-04

TRINITY STUDENTS ORGANIZE.
Hartford Conn. April s.-Students of
Trinity College have organized battalion
of two companies. Resolutions endorsing
the Presidents policy were passed and the
services of the battalion will be rendered
to Governor Cooke in case of an emergen
CIV
The Portland daily press., 1898-04-04

lazy liver makes lazy man. Bur-
dock Blood Bitters is the natural, never
failing remedy for lazy liver.
The Portland daily press., 1898-04-04
WIT AND WISDOM
IT MAY COME TO THIS.

First Enthuiastic Bicyclist-"I ran into a
pedestrian this afternoon and knocked him
down"
Second Enthusiastic Bicyclist-"What was
the matter, wasn't he ringing his bell?'-Judge.
The Portland daily press., 1898-04-04

SMILE signature of cHAs H. FLETCHER
is on the wrapper of every bottle of CAsroRIA.
When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria.
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria.
When she became Miss, she chung to castoria
When she had Children, she gave them castoria.
The Portland daily press., 1898-04-04
LOST AND FOUND.

T OST-Tuesday morning on Emery street. be-
~ tween Spring and Cushman SITS, a pair of
rimless eyeglasses with gold spring Will the
finder please return to n c. GORDON, 403 10
Congress- St. 81
The Portland daily press., 1898-04-04

Forty words inserted under this heed
one week for rs cents cash in advance.
The Portland daily press., 1898-04-04

EORSALE-Orl lease, a lot of land at the West
Il End. corner Forest and Congress streets
containing about 4,224 feet. Apply to E. HAIR
LOW 919 Congress st. Jan25du
The Portland daily press., 1898-04-04
A THRILLING MOMENT.

E7First Tomcat-"How did you feel when the
brick struck you ?"
Second Tomcat-"My past eight lives rose up
before me in second!".-London Graphic
The Grecian DANES are sunDurned"
Trio. and Cries., act I. Scene 8.
Our danes soon rid themselves of this
trouble, they used Ponds Extract.
The Portland daily press., 1898-04-04

WANTED-Agents, either ladies or gents. to
W sell one of the most useful household arti-
ces for daily use ever offered the public. A
rare chance for the right parties to make money.
Address FOREST CITY MFG, CO., 176 1-3 Mid
die st, Portland, Ma. 81
The Portland daily press., 1898-04-04
THOUSAND RINGS

To select from. Diamonds, Opals, Pearls,
Rubys and all other precious stones. Engage
ment and Wedding Rings a speciality. Largest
stock in the city. MCKINNEY, the Jeweler,
Monument Square. mar19dtf
The Portland daily press., 1898-04-04

MONEY TO LOAN-On first and second
NJ mortgages. on real estate, stocks, bonds,
life insurance policies and notes of any good
securities. 1. P. BUTLER, 4S IL Exchange
The Portland daily press., 1898-04-04
MARRY ME-, NELLIE,

And Will buy you such a pretty Ring at
McKenney's. A thousand solid gold Rings,
Diamonds, OpalPearls, Rubles, Emeralds and
Wedding Rings speciality. Largest stock in
city. MCKINNEY, The Jeweler. Monument
Square. mar22dM
The Portland daily press., 1898-04-04

ID and free from cumming by the use of
"Porpoisene'' "Porpois nes' never grows
rancid OF sticky, and is easily the best wheel
BAILEY S Gun Store, 263 Middle street.
The Portland daily press., 1898-04-04
WANTED.

w wood Spring Water will be delivered at
their residence in gallon glass jugs at 80
cents. Purest Maine water Address THE
UNDERWOOD CO., Portland. Me. 29-1
WANTED-Ladies to wear the genuine Del
w sarte Corset. No breaking or rusting The
most durable and stylish corset on the market
Perfect fit guaranteed by all expert filter. MRS.
G. TRACEY, General Agent, 10 Boyd street,
city. Beware limitations. 291
The Portland daily press., 1898-04-04

WANTED-A capable girl for general house
w work. Apply at ITO Congress street.
NIRL WANTED-At 121 Franklin street to
" do general Homework. 29-1
WANTED-A girl to assist in the care of a
w / aby forenoons. Apply between and 70
at 400 Cumberland St., MRS. BURKE. 29-1