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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-12-08
ATLANTIc,s PRoPELLER BROKEN

Boston, December IA special to the
Her I'D from Nantucket states that the
tramp steamer Atlantic (Br), bound for
Hampton Roads, was sighted today by
the light house tender Azalea. at anchor,
.5 miles south of Sanbaty light, with her
propeller shaft broken. Her captain re-.
quested that /. tug be sent to tow the
steamer to port.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-12-08
KILLED BY AN EXPLOSION.

Birmingham, Ala, December 7.-An |
explosion of gas occurred in the zoneida
mines, l5 miles south Of here in Shelby |
county today, killing John Kinseler, |
Peter Walker, miner, and perhaps fatally |
wounding three osf6rs, names unknown |
The presence of gas had been detected |
and kinseler. Walker and Griffin went |
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-12-08
HIs BusINlss eAREER ENDED.

New York, December THE World
" i'll say tomorrow:
The business career of Henry 3. Hyde,
president of the Equitable .Life Assur-
ance company is closed, Neither his ply
sicians nor his friends have any hope
that he viii ever again be able to en-. ;,
ploy his financial genius in the direction
of the great corporation which he Gre
ated.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-12-08
HOME MARKET CLUB.

Boston, December THE quarterly
meeting of the Home Market club was
held this afternoon, President Wm. b.
Plunket of North Adams, presiding. At
the business meeting the present score.
tary, Col. Albert Clarke, and tho treasur-
er, Hon. Beverly K. Moore, were re'eieot-
ed.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-12-08
CLAIMS THERE WE'RE FRAUDS

Carson, New. December 7.-Wiliiam
MCMILLAN, the defeated Republican nomi-
nee for governor, will contest the election
of Reinhold Sad,er, Fusionist, on the
GROUND that the apparent majority cred
tied to Sadler is bassd upon suffic-
lent number of illegal votes TO change
the result of the election. Some sensa-
tional ALLEGATIONS ara anticipated
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-12-08
PROMOTIONS FOR MERIT.

Washington, December THE Presi-
dent today made the following appoint
ments:
To bs major generals Brigasiier Gem
eral Guy v. Henry. u. S. a.; BrigadieF
General Leonard Wood, u. S. A.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-12-08
sHARKRY AND MCCOY MATCHED.

New York, December THE Press
tomorrow will publish the following:
Tom Sharkey and Kid Mccoy have been
matched to fight 20 rounds before the
Lenox Athletic club in this city for a
purse of $50. 900. The battle will be
fought early next month and the winner
will go after Bob Fitzsimmons. Thurs
day Sharkey and Mccoy will meet to sign
articles
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-12-08
IN NATTER OF FACT WAY.
Congress Going to Work After Usual
Fashion.
THE SENATE WILL CONSIDER
TREATY IN JUDICIAL MANNER.

No Enthusiasm for Immigration Bill-The
Democratic fractional Fight-Prospect
that Appropriation win BE Exceeding
1y Large-Two Big Oranges Presented
to the Sp alxer.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-12-08
THE WEATHER

Boston, Mass, Dec. Fair, slightly
colder, west wiuds.
Washington, Dec. Forecast for
Thursday for New England and eastern
New York: Fair, light to fresh wester-
ly winds.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-12-08

. There is said to be some prospect that
the Democratic factional quarrels in the
House may afford interest before long.
Mr.. Bailey Of Texas, and Mr.. McMillin
of Tennessee, have been renewing in the
newspapers their old feud, and it may be
heard from on the floor. Mr.. MoMiilin
has been elected governor Of Tennessee
and this will be his last session. His re-
tirement will probably leave the field
clear for Mr.. Bailey as leader, although
there are other aspirants. 1t is said that
Mr.. Bailey feels SO confident, however,
that he has expressed his confidence in
being able to lose 10 votes and still have
enough to secure the honor OF the nomi-
nation of his party for Speaker next De-
cember. Next December is long ways
of, however.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-12-08
ANTI-scALPINo BILL PASSED.
House Adopted Measure by a Vote of 1l9
to 101.

Washington, December THE House
today passed the anti-ticket scalping bill
by vote Of 1I9 to lot. This action is the
elimination of ten years struggle on
the part of the railroads to put an end to
the business of ticket scalping. The in
terstate commerce commission first called
attention to the subject in reports of 1883,
and it has been before Congress ever siEce
in one form or another. During the last
session extensive hearings were given both
to the representatives of the railroads and
the scalpers and Mr. Sherman of New
York, secured "a pledges for the measure.
1t was, however, deemed inaavisa5le TO
bring the measure forward until tue
prasentation The debate today lasted
four hours and was spirited upon both
sides. None of the amendments offered
were adopted and the bill passed was re-
ported by the committee.
IN THE SENATE
Washington. December mo business
was transacted by the Senate today 10
open session. A few minutes after the
Senate convened it went into executive
session.. AT 2 IS business in open session
was resumed, the death of Representative
No1thway OF Ohio and Love of Mississippi
was announced and the Senate ADJOURNED
as mark of respect to their memories
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-12-08
THE EXCELLENCE OF SYRUP OF FIGS

Is due not only to the orig sity and
simplicity of the combination, but also
to the care and skill with which it is
manufactured by scientific processes
known to the CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP
Co. only, and we wish to impress upon
all the Importance of purchasing the
true and original remedy. AS the
genuine Syrup of Figs is manufactured
by the CALIFORNIA FIa SYRUP Co.
only, knowledge of that fact will
assist one in avoiding the worthless
limitations manufactured by other par
ties. The high standing of the CALI
FoRNIA FIG SYRUP Co. with the medi-
cal profession, and the satisfaction
which the genuine Syrup of Figs has
given to millions of families, makes
the name of the Company a guaranty
of the excellence of its remedy. It is
far In advance of all other laxatives,
as it acts on the kidneys, liver and
bowels without irritating or weaken
ing the, and it does not grippe nor
nauseate. In order to get its beneficial
effects, please remember the name of
the Company
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co. !,
SAN FRANCISCO. Cal.
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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-12-08

The number of prominent leaders on
the Democratic side of the House is to
be reduced in some important respects by
the results of the recent elections. MIR.
Joseph d. Sayers of Texas, long MEM
her of the House and much trusted and
respected on both sides of the House, will
retire to become governor of Texas. to
which office he was elected by about
100000 plurality. Mr. Alexander M.
Dockery of Missouri. also a strong Demo-
cratic leader, will retire, rs we'll as Mr..
McMillin. These three men had great ex-
perience and influence, two qualities
their party in the House has not suffic-
lent store to De able to lose much with
out feeling the loss severely.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-12-08

At the beginning of each session the
compliments of the season are bestowed
upon mem mbers in the shape of bouquets
which are sent to the desks; but this sea-
son the Speaker WAS complimented with
gift almost as beautiful and certainly
as pleasing. Mr.. Sparkman, the Repre-
sentative from the Tampa district of
Florida, brought to him two oranges
which sre said to be the largest ever
raised in Florida The larger of the two
was fully a foot in circumference, so
large in fact that few who saw it could
be made to believe at first that it, was
actually an orange.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-12-08

On the Republican side. ON the other
hand. the prominent leaders are all re-
turned, and although the majority in the
next Congress will not be large the lead
ersnip of it will be experienced and able.
Mr. Bailey, If he retain the leadership
of the opposition, will have larger band
of followers, but scarcely an easier tim e
than he has had in this Congress.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-12-08

fair to be exceedingly large. Not only
are there the large expenses which accom-
pany the war and follow it; ;but the lavish
expenditure of the war period has had
the effect of making the Cong ess less
careful of the dollars since it has acous-
toned the legislators to spending money.
Large demands will undoubtedly be
made for the improvement or at least the
management of our new possessions be-
yond the seas, and it will be hard to make
Congressman, Senators as we'll as MEM
bers of the House, consent to deny the
people in their own constituencies when
SO much money is being laid out on ac-
count of other peoples. The demand for
the improvement of rivers and harbors,
for public buildings and for many other
projects of improvement, many of them
meritorious, will undoubtedly be very
urgent, and it will be very hard for Con-
gress to withhold many appropriations
that have been denied in past years
Until conditions of expenditures and
receipts become a little more settled, un-
til we know more about the expenses of
the new lands we have taken. and the
temper of our own people on the subject
of sacrificing domestic improvements at
home to provide for more soldiers abroad
it will bc impossible to determine what
will be the relation of income to expense.
OF course the money that is expended
must be raised in some way, and until it
comes to be raised we shall not know
fully the nature and extent of the new
burdens which we are assuming.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-12-08

Senator Morgan Gives Notice of an Amend
ment to His Rili and Submits Report
Regarding Concession.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-18

ure was Of efficient importance demand and re-
ceiye prompt consideration.
Ar Allison crop, Iowa., chairman Of the Appro:
priatons Committee. desired ii TO be rstood
that the APPROPRIATION bills. which. under tho
senate procedure have the right OF way over other
legislation would be pressed by his committee. and
that the Pension Appropriation bill. the
calendar, would be called up probably Wednes-
day
Mr.. German Dem, Md expressed surprise tina
the appropriation bills should be advanced early
IN the session. and suggested that arrangement
be made whereby notice Of the calling up Of tho
DIS should be given in advance by the Approprla-
tons Committee.
In response TO inquiry from Mr.. White Dem.
Cal1 Mr. Carter said he had no desire TO endesvor
TO dlsplace the consideration Of the Hawaiian n
ne%aton treaty In executive session but he thought
the census measure ought to be passed promptly.
Bills were passed providing for an American reg
lister for the steamer Navahoe, and 10 amend Sec
ton i.4iO OF the Revised Statutes authorizing tho
licensing OF mates river and steamers.
The joint resolution providing for participation
by the United States in the fisheries exposition to
be held this year In Bergen. Norway. which had
been passed by the House with an amendment
providing that the Commissioner OF the United
States should have SALARY Of 5000, called
up by Mr.. Nelson (Rep.. Mimi. Tho amendment
passed
The senate then at 4:45 p. m. on motion Of Mr.
quay tRep PENN, went into executive session.
and at p. m. adjourned
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-18
PRESIDENT DOLE'S ARRIVAL.
HE IS RECEIVED AT SAN FRANCISCO
WITHOUT CEREMONY.

WHAT HE SAYS ABOUT THE OBJECT OF HIS VISIT
NOT TO MAKE ARGUMENTS OR DO LOBBY
ING-INTEREsT FELT IN HAWAII IN HIS
RECEPTION AT WASHINGTON.
San Francisco. Jan. 17.-When President Dole
Of Hawaii landed from the steamship Peru this
morning he not received with any special
ceremony. The Peru arrived shortly after 8
o'clock last night and as the quarantine regu-
lations were not waived in favor Of the visiting
President he remained on board all night. When
the steamer locked this morning Presi-
dent Dole was greeted by the Hawaiian Consul
and few friends. but there were no representa-
tives OF the United States Government formally
TO welcome him. The customs officials passed
the baggage Of Mr.. Dole and family without
inspection.
1t was II 30 o'clock before President Dole
and his family arrived at the Occidental Hotel
Mr.. Dole promptly received a delegation OF
newspaper men who were waiting to see him,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-18

ing the Committee Pensions TO ascertain by
what authority the Commissioner Of Pensions re-
fuses to pass applications for increases OF pen
sions until twelve months shall have elapsed since
the last allowance was made
Mr.. Gallinger (Rep., y. h. chairman Of the
Pension Committee, objected TO immediate consid-
Grafton Of the resolution. and It went over until
tomorrow.
At ~ o'clock M. Wolcott GRep Cob. chair;
for speech on the work Of the Commission. BY
this time the galleries and the floor were crowded
Mr.. Wolcott Was in fine voice and spoke with only
OCCASIONAL references to his manuscript which no
had before him. He received the closest attention
from his auditors, among whom were many mem
(Mr. Wolcott's speech will be found in another
Mr. wocott spoke for an hour and. fifteen min
utes. AS he sat down there was burst OF APP
minutes he was surrounded by his colleagues. who
desired to congratulate him . .r ~ o..
MI Allen pop. Nebl, desiring TO- sPeaKk x on v the
resolution which hsd been ne basis 9f MI r.ad
IMMIGRATION BILL TAKEN UP.
Mr. Lodge Oaep.. Mass demanded the regular
order which the immigration bill. and as he
was sustained IN his demand BY the Vice-Presi-
dent, Mr.. Allen said that as he had the floor he
would speak that bill.
Mr.. Lodge, although In charge Of the Immigra
tion measure was obliged to yield
MIR. Hoar rep. Mass announced that he would
Mr.. Allen 10 yield a few minutes 10 him for some
remarks on the bill. The request was granted;
Mr. Hoar spoke In favor OF the bill He referred
to the defeat OF tho Federal Election bill. known
the Force bill, and said those who had do
serted their associates at that time In order 10
their ends had made the present meas.
necessary, the immigration bin was. in
effect suffrage bill He had received many re-
monstrances, and they came from the very men
who had compelled this action.
Mr. Spooner rep, Wis., said ne. too had
ceved rernonstrances. some OF them in the envel-
opos OF steamship companies, which clearly showed
their selfish purpose While supporting the gen
eral character Of the bill he pointed out feature
which. he said. indefensDle-that requiring
an immigrant both to read and write portions Of
the United States Constitution. He had known
men 20 rise to emnence In this country who could
read but could not spell punctuate and write with
accuracy. He would not vote 20 turn from our
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-18
%N;JAc dtsl@
SEQ Broadway. Union So. { 18th St
ARTISTIC
W'VaoW In BRASS & IRON.
W6ldI For INTERIORS. OPEN
Work F'RTpl.cEs. ETC.
m. n-u EorcH 81 nd ShODs.
Our own Foundries md shops,

assisting the ant-annexationlsts in Washington IN
their fight, carried substantial letter Of credit.
which is 10 be used in defraylng the expenses OF
the native Hawaiian Commissioners, who are said
to be in financial difficulties in the American capt.
tai. 1t is also said that Mr.. Carter. who has In
huence with the ex-Queen. will attempt 10 convince
Liliuokalani that she Is merely wasting time by
remaining In the United States and that she could
do more good for the she has espoused by
returning home while the Hawaiian Legislature ID
in session.
The Royasts. having reached the conclusion that
the United States Senate will do nothing for the
ex-Queen In financial way. OF the opinion that
her best move would be TO make effort TO induce
the Hawaiian Legislature to grant her pension.
Since Princess Kaulani is In receipt OF money from
this Government. they assert that Lil.uokalan can
easily succeed In making a suitable arrangement
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-18
HAWAIIAN COMPETITION NOT FEARED.

SECRETARY WILSON DIsPosEs OF THE BDET-
SUGAR ARGUMENT AGAINST ANNEXATION.
Washington. Jan. 17.-Replying to a resolution
Of inquiry Secretary Wilson to-day sent 10 the
Senate statement concerning the production
Of sugar In this country. and his opinion OF the
effect OF the importation Of Hawaiian sugar on
the production Of beet sugar in the United
States. He gave the average importation OF
sugar to this country for the last seven years
S101.515,293 worth. Of which the Hawaiian
importation was S9,9I3,924. He concludes that
Hawaii will not seriously compete with sugar
producers In the United States. and says that
when the people Of those Islands come 10 con-
slider The possibilities OF coffee production. II Will
be found that they have a monopoly with which
no State in the Union can interfere"
Mr.. Wilson also expresses the opinion that
Hawaii would be a very profitable acquisition
because Of its fruits
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-18
THE ARMY BILL IN THE House.

MADE BY MR.. MCCLELLAN.
Washington, Jan H-This was District OF Co.
lumbia Day in the House but only three bills Of
local Importance were passed. The remainder OF
the session devoted to further consideration
CT the Army Appropriation bill The debate
notable for a vigorous speech by Mr. Mcclellan. Of
New-York a son OF General George B. Mcclellan.
attacking the present Army organization obso-
lete and inefficient. He asserted that this country
wofuly unprepared for war, should q crisis
come. and contended for modern methods in
ganization. equipment and supplies. which would
enable the United States to meet emergency.
Mr.. Lewis Of Washington. made a speech In de-
nuncaton Of trusts. which he declared
threatening the liberties OF the country The con-
.ideraton OF the Army bill not completed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-18
, CONSUL AT COLON DROWNED.

Washington. jan l7-Consul-G General Gudger. At
Panama cabled the State Department to-day.
nouncing the drowning OF William w. Ashby.
United States Consul at Colon No details were
given. Ashby appointed TO Office only few
months ago and had been well known in this city
and In Virginia newspaper man connected
with Norfolk Va newspapers A press dispatch
stated that three others were drowned with him,
but the State Departments cable contains refer
ence TO the other persons In the boat with him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-18
COLLIERY DISASTER ~ STLESIA.

FEAR THAT THIRTY-Two MINERS HAVE PER-
IsHED-THE MINE on FIRE
Berlin. Jan. IA dispatch from Geiwitz, Prus-
sian Silesia announces a colliery disaster at Ia
borze The Koenig.n- Luise couery caught fire yes
terday. and OF the fifteen men brought 10 the
face died II is feared that twenty five others
whose escape was cut of. have persisted.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-18
Cnroucan ADVERTISEMENTS.

EUROPEANS AND TRAVELLERS will ind
the London office of The Tribune. l4S
Fleet street. convenient place TO leave
their advertisements and subscriptions for
The Tribune.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-18
DAWES COMMISSION SALARIES RESTORED.

Washington Jan. T-The House Committee on
Indian Affairs to-day restored the salaries OF the
members OF tho Dawes Commission TO 300 In the
Indian Appropriation bill. but refused 10 put the
number OF Commissioners back TO five from the
three provided FOR In tho reduction. The bill Will
pa REPORTED l..s week.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-18
NATIVES CAPTURE DERVIsH POST

London. Jan. IA dispatch from Cairo says that
party OF friendly natives has captured the Dervish
pos, at Scar1ch taking prisoners and obtaining
possession of quantities OF supplies
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-18
London.
First Avenue Hotel,

High HoIb0rn.
One OF the best for real COM
fort and moderate charges.
Convenient alike for City,
Law Courts and West End.
Proprietors.
The Gordon Hotels. Limited
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-18
NO MAIL FOR DAWSON SINCE AUGUST.
MINERS THINK THEY HAVE BEEN FORGOTTEN
A RACE FOR RICH PLACER CLAIMS

RACE FOR RICH PLACER CLAIMS
Tacoma. Wash. Jan l7.-Dawson City has re-
ceived no regular mail since last August. Both
American and Canadian miners there believe that
their governments have forgotten them. so far as
mail facilities are concerned Many OF the miners
have paid 81 per letter at Dawson 10 have mall
brought out 10 relatives and friends. Generally
this has been carried through the Sound cities.
though two parties report that some OF this
mail discarded by the carriers. and Is 10 be
found scattered along the upper Yukon and lakes.
With the Thermometer 30 degrees below zero.
midnight race thirty-fve miles OF rough noun
tain country in the heart Of the Klondike has
earned for George Graham. a Shelton logger. the
prize OF stalking overlooked and unreg-
the Canadian Registers Office on the afternoon
OF November 15 when man rushed in and filed q
claim on French Pete Creek, which adjolns the
richest part OF the Eldorado. He had discovered
that in the rush stake the Klondke district
five claims French Pete Creek had been over
looked Graham haJtened to locate the others.
having given the tip 10 three Of his friends. They
followed in wild by two hundred other
miners but succeeded in getting on the coveted
ground first
A company OF which J. J. Mackay the Yukon
freighter and the man who made the quickest
trip made from Dawson 10 Dyea during this
winter, Is the head has been organized TO run an
pany Will operate steamers the lakes and on
the White Horse Rapids TO Dawson, using dog and
horse trains in packing from Dyea. The first trip
will be made on February &c.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-18


Ottawa. Jan. l7.-Amended regulations governing
placer mining along the Yukon River and It's trib-
utaries. including the klondike. adopted by
the Dominion Cabinet on Saturday The most inn
portant changes are covered by the following sum-
mary:
Every miner and employe Of u miner will be re-
qured TO take out a miners certificate the fee
for which will be SO: in the OF company II
will be $50 or 500. according to the amount OF capt.
tai stock. miners license Will confer right 10
mine fish. hunt and cut timber necessary for
mining Provision will be made for obtaining
miners certificates a number OF the larger cities
and towns in Canada.
The general size OF mining claims will be go feet;
discovecers claims. 500 feet. Every alternate ten
claims will be reserved by the Government OF Can
ada.
Sub-aqueous mining leases will be issued in Ave
mile sections. with fee OF 500 mile year and
the usual royalty. The fee for recording and re-
newing mining claims will be SIS. Any number Of
miners not less than five. situated more than one
hundred miles distant from the office OF mining
recorder, may appoint recorder. who will record
claims and within three months transfer the record
and fees 10 the nearest mining recorder.
4 royalty OF 10 per cent on the gold mined Will
be leved and collected by Government officers ap-
pointed for the purpose. but provision is made for
the exemption on the annual product or any mining
claim up TO s. 500 that claims which do pro-
duce more than $3.50 year Will not be liable for
royalty.
Provisions made TO prevent speculation in
claims by throwing claim which has not been
worked for q certain number OF days open TO entry
unless reasonable cause is shown and by provid.
Ing that record shall not be Issued FOR more than
one claim 10 any miner in the same locality.