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The Portland daily press., 1898-03-15
THE FERN RETURNS.
f7E EKN RE UHfVSs
Distributed Provisions In Cuba Without
Trouble.

Distributed Provisions In Cuba without
Trouble.
Key West, Fla, March 14.-The Fern
arrived today from Cuba. Her trip was
uneventful. She reached Mstanzas on
Saturday and at once began discharging
provisions into the lighters. On shore
a few persons had gathered, but there was
no demonstration of any kind. The share
of provisions for Matanzas was got rid
of in business like way and the Fern
then sailed for Sagua La Grande, where
she same programme was gone through
on Sunday. United States Consul Bar
ker boarded the Fern upon her arrival at
Sagua. He was overjoyed to see an Ameri-
can ship once more, even though 1t was
only the little Fern. The consul said
there were about 25, 900 starving recon-
centrados in his district. The Fern Will
nrobably 90 back with more provisions
by Friday.
The torpedoes and shells which arrived
Saturday were transferred today to Fort
Taylor and considerable excitement was
raised over rumors that they were being
placed in position. An officer who would
be connected with such work, however,
denied the report and said:
1--WE are not going to risk the useful
ness of expensive explosives by prema-
ture submersion. All these torpedoes can
be laid IN "a hours. If we laid them now
they would not only be liable to cer-
rosion, but everybody on the island
would get an idea of their position
The delicate nature of these defense
torpedoes seems hardly to have been
realized by theorists as to the Maine ex-
plosion 1t is incomprehensible to me
that the Spanish government in time of
peace allowed high power torpedoes to
lie at the mercy of the water In Havana
harbor.s It would be against the judge
ment of all experts and the practice of all
governments, for nowadays these weap-
ons can be landed at the shortest notice
ssAlthough / don't think Havana
harbor was mined, do know there are
torpedoesi in MORO castle and the naval
arsenal that can be put in position very
quickly"
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-15

Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste. and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys.
TEN efectually, dispels colds, head.
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro.
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac-
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in so
cent bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FTG syrup co.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE. Ky. REV YORK, N.Y.
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-15
NEW REVENUE CUTTERS.
Senate Passes Bill Ordering CONSTRUCTORS
of Eight.


of Eight.
Washington, March l4.-During its ses-
sion of three hours today the Senate
passed O considerable number of bills
from the general calendar, among the
number being one authorizing the con-
struction of eight new revenue cutters
not exceeding in aggregate cost the sum
of s2,O25, 600. The national quarantine
bill was made the order of business and
will be taken on Wednesday.
"A resolution offered last Thursday by
Mr. Chandler authorizing the committee
on naval affairs to send for persons and
napers in the course of the investigation
Of the Maine disaster was adopted.
Senator Allen asked II the naval COM
mittee had done anything as provided
for in his resolution several weeks ago
and was told that it had not. me con-
ference report on the army appropriation
bill was presented by Mr.. Quay of Penn :
slyyania, and was agreed to.
A number of bills of minor Importance
we're passed.
Mr.. Hoar of Massachusetts, called up q
resolution reported by him from the
judiciary committee, providing FOR the
rious states of proposed amendment to
the constitution of the United States
relative to tho succession to the presi-
dency.
At2. 40 D. N. the Senate went into exc
outiye session and soon afterwards ad-
journed.
The proceedings in the House today
were utterly devoid of public interest.
The time was devoted to district OF
Columbia business.
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-15
GOOD WAY TO SETTLE WHOLE
TROUBLE.

Washington, Mar. IA. Senator Mason
today received the challenge sent him by
the editor Of the Spanish illustrated
paper FL Cardi The document is
printed and is signed by the Editor, the
marquis De Alta Villa. The challenge
is for combat with swords and is pre-
ceded by column of personal abuse in
which Mr.. Mason is described as :'An
ignoble yankee Senator who scolds like
a woman and who has not the valor to
fight like man and who would take a
slap in the face without resenting it.
TheAmeriean people are referred to as
a People who deal in pigs and whose
flag is the almighty dollar
The Senator accepts the challenge in a
jocose spirit He says he will have to
see the marquis before he decides to ac-
eept but that it scarcely accords with
Spanish modesty for the challenging
party to name the weapons, as is done
in this instance
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-15
SANFORD TOWN MEETING.
An Interesting and Lively Session Held
TspEc1AL TO THE PREss.l

AN interesting anu Lively oosSAOA -
Yesterday.
rspECIAL TO THE PREss.l
Sanford, March 14.-Today's town
meeting was one of the most important
and largely attended in years Among
the important matters acted upon
was vote taken to consolidate the two
high schools at Springvale and Sanford
and to provide for couple OF police
officers, one at each of the two villages.
The Republicans elected all their Off
GERS except second seleotmen and one of
the constabIes, who are Democrats.
One of the oonstables on the temperance
ticket was also elected. The total vote
is 759. G. f. Moulton was unanimously
elected moderator.
Town Clerk-Charles W. Albee.
SeIectmen, etc.-George w. Hanson,
James Ii. Maxim, VIM. II. Mason.
Treasurer-W. A. fogg.
Town gent-James NJ. Kicker.
School Committee-E. l.. Thompson,
Ed. H. Emery, Mrs. Ella Littlefeld.
Auditor-Fred B. Averill.
Iruant Officers-W. G. Remick, M. I'll.
Spinney.
Constables-C. P. Rowe. F. S. .sBeal,
Moses H. Libby. Jr., Fred ". Cousins.
Road Commissioner-W. l.. Moulton.
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-15

Washington, March 14.-The early ad-
iournment of the Senate today following
after two days. vacation last week, leu
to a general discussion about the prob
ability of early final adjournment and
to development of the fact that there IS
quite an active propaganda in that be-
half. senator Aldrich was among those
who were outspoken in advocating
early adjournment and he with others
were urging that there was nothing
further Congress could do, by remaining
in session, except to pass the appropri-
alton bills. Senators expressing those
views, generally took the position that 1t
would be necessary in any event to
deter further action on the Hawaii
treaty till next session.
The more pronounced pre-Cuban sena-
tors did not accept in very kindly spirit
the adjournment suggestion and Senator
Mason was among those who declared
that it coud not be accomplished until
something should be done for Cuba.
The suggestion was also made that an
early adjournment now would result IN
a special session of Congress in the
autumn.
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-15
ENGLISH CABINET ON-COMMIT
TAIL

London, March a.. in the House Of
Commons today the parliamentary secre-
tary for the foreign Office, Mr.. George n.
Curzon, replying TO Mr.. Michael Davitt,
who asked the government whether Great
Britain would send men OF war to the
United States in case Of war, said the
government has not made such an offer.
Answering series OF questions, which
Mr.. Dayitt put With the view Of ascer-
tanning whether there had been any me-
potiations for an alliance between Great
Britain and the United States, or whether
Great Britain has offered to mediate in
the Cuban crisis, Mr.. Curzon said these
questions were of such nature that it
was iIe1pedtent to reply to them.
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-15
JUDGE AND EDITOR FIGHT.

Atlanta, Ca, March 14.-The dining
room of the K1mball house was the scene
of {. sensational encounter between Judge
John Berry of the city court of Atlanta,
and Orth Stein, well-known newspaper
man, and at present editor of the Look
ing Glass, weekly publication. The din
ing room was filled and the affair created
the greatest excitement. The two men
tell different stories OF the affair, but it
is said that Berry struck Stein with a
catsup bottle and the latter attempted to
pull a revolver. Berry got it away from
him and beat him to insensibility with
it. The trouble arose over an article in
STEMS paper.
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-15
SENATOR THURsToN's WIFE DEAD

New York, March IA despatch to
the Evening World from Havana says a
telegram received by Cousul Gen. Lee
from Consul Barker This afternoon says
the wife of Senator Thurston diod today
on board the yacht Anita at Sagua har-
Dor.
Mrs. Thurston before her marriage,
was Miss Martha Poland, niece OF Luke
Poland of Vermont, prominent years ago
in the House Of Representatives. Mr
and Mrs. Thurston celebrated their Sill
yer wedding here last fall. Tney have
several children The cause of the death
was apoplexy. She was an exceedingly
brilliant woman and assisted her hus-
band materially in his POLITICAL prefer
ment. She was member Of the Daugn-
ters of American Revolution and recent.
ly elected vice president of the national
body.
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SENATOR HALE's VIEWS.
Thinks the Maine Was Blown Up By
Outside Agency.

Thinks the Maine Was Blown Up By
Outside Agency.
Bangor, March Ex-senator Hale, who
is in Bangor for few days was inter
viewed by the Commercial today on the
Spanish crisis.
HI did not come here to be inter
viewed" said Senator Hale land do
not want to be questioned about tho stu
alton.
"You may say, howe yer, that / do not
believe In war. War is great blunder.
1t is great crime. But fear the news
papers may drive us into it,
care you," was asked, "in favor OF
rigid policy of craftsmanship with rela-
tion to this question: i
"Well," was the reply, THAT is a pret-
ty broad and general question. may say,
however, that I believe the best way to
avoid war is to be prepared for it.
Privately, to friends in the Bangor
house, to several of whom he spoke with
freedom, Senator Hale expressed the be-
lief that persons who had had an oppor-
tunity to look closely at the matter could
not believe that the Maine was destroyed
by other than an outside agency.
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-15
BIG STRIKE PROMISED.

Cleveland, March 4.-Thomas Young,
manager Of tho NJ A. Hanna coal COM
pany, is quoted as saying; :" A strike
involving about 10000 miners will prob.
ably soon be in full swing in Central
Pennsylvania. The operators declare
they will not pay the charge scale and
the miners announce their intention to
strike. There will be a tremendous rush
for coal with the opening of navigation
on the lakes. Tt is probable that the
Hooking Valley operators will sign the
scale rather than lose their share of
spring business.
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-15
ACTIVITY AT SANDY HOOK.

New York. March 14.-The three hun
dred artilIery1nen ordered to Sandy Hook
we're transferred to that point today.
Preparations commenced early at Forts
Hamilton and Wadsworth. From each of
these forts two batteries were sent to the
Hook.
Under the direction of army engineers,
hundreds of soldiers and workmen are
busy mounting guns, building ramparts
and laying other defences at the Hook.
Not since the war has such activity been
seen there. There was no cessation of
activity even on Sunday. A train of 81
cars loaded with 10 inoh steel mortar is
living on siding near the Notifications.
Il arrived yesterday from the Waterville.
Ct. arsenal The work of erecting
mounts for the mortars IS being rushed:
All women and children under six-
teen years of age. have been ordered from
the Hook. The wives Of many of the
workmen left yesterday.
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-15
COL. BANGS INVITES RECRUITS.

Lewiston, March IA letter has been
received by the g. A. r. posts in Lewis
ton and Auburn from Col. I. S. Bangs,
of Waterville, who commanded forts at
the mouth of the Mississippi river during
the Civil war, in regard to the raising
of regiment of G. A. Il. men. who will
offer it's services to the country. The
letter was road in TIE meeting of Knox
post this evening.
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-15
MAYOR ABBOTTfS SOUND IN
AUGURAL.

Waterville, March l4-Dr. G. W. Alb
bott was this morning inaugurated may
or of Waterville and delivered one of the
soundest addresses ever heard here. He
recommended the abolishment of the
liquor agency, cutting down police ex-
penses aad in illustrating his reason for
the latter cited the expense of arrest,
convicting and jailing man in Water
Vile to be 5000 compared with 1895 ex-
pense for same work in Gardiner. His
views upon the temperance question were
conservative.
In Joint session It. E. Brown was elect
ed city clerk; B. A. Knauff, treasurer and
collector; DR.. L. g. Bunker, city ply
sician; H. D. Eaton, city solicitor; S. A.
ted, chief of fire department; r. A. Cali
is appointed chief Of police.
ROCKLAND CITY COUNCIL ORGAN
IZES.
Rockland, March 14.-The new city gov
ernment organized today. Tho following
Republicans were elected to office in most
cases by strict party vote. Is to 13: A.
J. Crooker, city marshal; e. A. Jones.
city treasurer; Samuel Derby, road COM
missioner; T. e Simonton, tax collector.
| HALLOWELL'S NEW COUNCIL.
Hallowell, March 14.-The new city
government was duly installed this even
ing. In the mayors address was come
important suggestions, notably being
the recommendation that the next legis-
lature be asked to amend the city char
ter so as to do away with the board OF
registration, abolish the common coun'
Gil and to elect the city marshal, city
clerk, street commissioner and school
committee by vote of the people in
stead Of by the aldermen and council
men as at present.
The contest for city marshal has been
sharply fought but no decision was
reached today.
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-15
BRAN TRIAL BEGINS TO-DAY.

Boston, March IA number of the
government witnesses in the trial of
Bran which is to open in the United
States Circuit court tomorrow, arrived
from Halifax last night and now await
the call to testify. One of the arrivals to-
day as Jonathan Spencer, the cook OF the
Fuller. He was dressed in the hight of
fashion in we'll fitting light suit and
overcoat, and wore d pink i'll his button
hole
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-15
THE We Err.

Washington, March 14.-Forecast for
Tuesday for Maine, New Hampshire and
Vermont: Fair and slightly colder.
winds becoming northerly.
Boston, Mar. 14.-Local forecast tor
Boston and vicinity for Tuesday; fair
westerly winds.
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-15

aroused some strife Willis Parsons IN an
eloquent speech, said that no one re-
gretted it more than he, yet the town
was liable for these judgments and the
note holders must have their money. he
asked the citizens not to tie the hands OF
the committse which had just been
chosen, 1t was voted to raise $500.
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-15
Candidate Stone Elected By Small
Majority.
CITIZENS PARTY CARRIES SIA OF
THE SEVEN WARDS.
j. Manchester Haynes Chosen Mayor oil
Augusta by Big Plurality Exceedingly
Ouiet Election IN Belfast-City Govern
ments Orgsnize.
ESPECIAL TO THE PREss.1


Biddeford. March 1.-THE Citizens
party. which for two years has held the
balan "a of mower and conducted munich
nal affairs on non-partisan lines, was
again successful at the polls, today, elect
inc Levi w. Stone for Mayor and carry
ino six of the seven wards. He received
1Of4 votes, Col. Lucius Fl. Kendall, tho
Republican nominee, s02, and Frank j.
Smith, Democrat, 191. In Ward three,
where the citizens failed to elect their
nominees, there was a fusion of straight
RepubIicans and Democrats. The new
board OF aldermen will be composed Of:
Michael j. Roland, George H. Hussey,
j. Byron Campbell. Joseph Etchells,
James G. c. Smith, North NJ. West,
Caleb j. Emery.
BIG REPUBLICAN VOTE.
Augusta. March l4-Hon. j. Manches-
ter Haynes, Republican, WAS today elected
mayor of Augusta by the handsome plu-
rality of 67O votes over Thomas j. Lynch,
Democrat. The total vote was Haynes,
1855; Lynch, 5s5; Thompson, Pro-, 46.
The vote was the largest on record and
the Republicans elected every officer on
their tickets.
MAYOR BEAL AGAIN.
Bangor, March 14.-The city election
today resulted in the election sof +. o..
Beal Republican, as mayor over John Il.
Mason, Democrat, and Lewis Robinson,
Prohibisionist. The vote was: Bsal,
l743; Mason. 1927: Robinson, AZ; Beal' S
plurality, SIS.
Tho Republicans elect 21 out of 2S MEM
bers of the city council, the same as last
year,
BELFASTS QUIET ELECTION.
Belfast, March 14.-Tne city election
today was very quiet as no issues were
pending and only the Republican ticket
| was in the flald. Mayor j. NJ. Fletcher
| was reelected and the new city govern
ment includes nearly all Of the members
who have served this year. The total
vote was 257.
FOXCROFT TOWN MEETING.
Foxcroft, March 14.-Foxcroft's annual
town meeting was held On Monday. AS
this is the urSG DeIu SIuCo tuo 0SCisiou VI
the Law Court holding the town respon-
sibIe for the Hale notes, there WAS consid-
cradle excitement over the town meeting.
The first thing in order was the selec-
tion of selectmen. William P. Oakes,
first selectman of last year, was reelected
by a three-fourths vote. John Arnold
and Clinton Weston, new officers, were
elected second and third eelectmen respec-
lively, without opposition
W. S. Ham was reelected treasurer,
W. E. Parsons, agent and auditor.
Edith Oakes was elected superintendent
of schools and Hiram Davis road COM
missioner.
| 1t was voted to choose conittmee OF
three citizens, whose duty it shall DO to
effect q settlement with the holders OF
notes against the town and the Judgement
creditors of the town, and John 4.
Hughes was selected as chairman OF such
committee, the other members being j.
B. Mayo and W. Cushing.
| Although ths choice Of financial COM
mittee was made without OBJ ectlon the
article to raise sum of money to pay
outstanding claims against the town
l
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-15
RT1 AMI MAINE 1TTEsDAY MORNING MARCH

government will send the battleship Iowa
or the Indiana to this harbor to stay two
or three hours No cause is assigned for
the latter story nor can the. report be con-
firmed officially.
One unidentified body was recovered
today from the wreck of the Maine.
Important factions of the autonomists
of Matanzas and Santa Clara, represent
ing all races, have agreed not to take part
in the general or local elections next
month.
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-15
INQUIRY COURT NOT OVER.
WORKED.

Havana, March 1.-THE day was sultry
and cloudy. During the morning there
was no session of the United States naval
court of inquiry into the loss of the bat
tleship Maine, the members of the court
sitting Oh tho poop of the ManGrove,
discussing various matters in connection
with their work. Runner is current
here to TIE effect that Italian warships
are about to arrive at this port, and it is
further rennrted that the United States
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-15
BID FOR PROJECTILES.

Washington, Mar. IA. The bureau of
ordnance Of the war department opened
bids today for large supply of armor
piercing projectiles and for 100000
rifle ball cartridges. The bid brought to-
gether number OF Representatives of the
large steel and ammunition companies,
some of which gave assurance that in the
present emergency, government work
would be given the preference over COM
mercial orders.
CONFIRMED IN WASHINGTON.
Washington, March 14.-The reported
sale to the United States of the two Bra
lillian cruisers, Amazonas and Admiral
Brou, now receiving the finishing touches
in an English ship yard, was confirmed
here this afternoon.
It is learned also that Spain has not
secured the O'Higgins, and that Chilli
will not sell her to Spain.
1t is said furthermore that Spain has
not. and cannot purchase ships from
either Chilli or the Argentine Republic.
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-15
LOOK OUT FOR OUR NEw.GUNs.

London, March 15.-The Daily News,
commenting on the Great interest i'll
the defensive experiment, now on It's
trial in America" said: ''It is quite on
the cards that under the stimulus OF dan
GER the Americans will turn out some
wonderful guns, beside which the
Houchkiss and Maxim will be mere chill
dren's play.
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-15
FIRE IN HARRISON.

Bridgton, March 14.-The store of Mrs.
S, n. Kicker, and millinery stock of G.
e. Il e. M. Briggs, Harrison village.
were totally destroyed by fire Lass night.
The loss is $500; insured for $500.
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-15
MAINE POSTMASTERS

Washington, March 14.-Fourth class
postmasters have been appointed as fol
lows for Maine: Vassalboro, Edgar M.
Dunham; Whitneyville, G. b. Bridgam.
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-15
Local Weather Report.

Portland. Me-, March 14-The local
weather bureau Office records as to the
weather are as follows:
s a. M. Barometer 29.S73: Thermom-
eter 40; Dew Point q; Humidity 56;
Wind SW.; Velocity 8: weather, clear.
SD. m. Barometer 30.O13; Thermom-
eter 41; Dew Point %; Humidity 40;
Wind w: Velocity Z; weather. clear.
Mean daily thermometer a; maximum
thermometer 50; minimum thermon1-
eter So; maximum velocity wind II, SW;
total precipitation %.
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-15
GOLD FOR AMERICA.

Sidney, n. S. W., March l4.-The
American steamer Alameda sailed today
for San Francisco having on board 5oo,-
600 pounds in gold.
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-15
BRAKEMAN FATALLY INJURED.

Lewiston, March 14.-William Tewkes-
bury brakeman on Conductor Robin
sons train on the Grand Trunk was
struck by bridge at Lewiston Junction
and is believed to have been fatally in
iured
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-15
ORDERED TO BATH.

Washington, March 14.-Commander
". /. Moore has been ordered to the ba1n
| Iron Works
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-15
GOOD SCHEME FOR ENGLAND.
AUsTRIA's CONCERN.

London, March 14.-The Paris CORE
spondent OF the Times says: According
to information obtained from good
sources the Austrian emperor is making
GREAT efforts to induce the European
bowers to present to the United States
the danger to Europe OF their carrying
any further their interference in Cuban
affairs. Emperor William is seconding
the efforts OF Emperor Francis. The
American government is aware of this
situation.
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-15

The gun boat Machias has been ordered
from Norfolk, Va, to Boston, and will
sail this morning.
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-15
ITS USEFULNESS OVER.
Senator's Think That Body Can At'
compliSh Little More.
AN ACTIVE PROPAGANDA in FAVOR
OF ADJOURNMENT.

The Pro-Cuban Senators Object and Sena
tor Mason Says There Can Be NO AL
journment Until Something is Done for
Cnba.-Unimportant Sessions Yester-
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-15

bureau for yesterday, March IA, taken
ats p. M, meridian time, the observa-
ton for each section being given in this
order: Temperature, direction of wind,
state of weather:
Boston, H, W, clear: New York, 46,
Washington, SO, N, cleai; Albany. 3s,
w. clear; Buffalo, "a, W, clear;
Detroit, 36. NE, clear; Chicago, 46, SE,
clear; st. Paul, 50, Sc, clear; Huron,
OAK, 4S, Sc, cloudy; Bismarck, 80, Il,
rain; Jacksonville, 20, Sc, clear.