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The Portland daily press., 1898-01-06
LEWISTON'S EASY VICTORY.
no substitute.

Lewiston, January Elevation easily
defeated Rockland here tonight by score
of z to g. The features were the playing
of Tarrant, Jason and Furbush, and the
dirty work Of MoGown.
Score, Lewiston, z; Rockland, 2. Rush
es, Tarrant, 5; Jason, j; Murphy, Z.
Stops in goal, White, 6; o'Malley, "a.
Fouls, Furbush, Murphy. Tarrant, May
nard, McGown. Goal lost on foul, Rock
land. Referee. Long. Timer, Reid. At
tendance, 600
THE LEWISTONS HERE TONIGHT.
Tonight the leaders of the Maine Polo
League, the Lewistons, will play the
home team in City Hall. The Lewistons
have reached the top of the ladder and
are trying their best to stay in that posi-
ton The Portland team can give the
Lewistons good argument, and when
ever these two teams come together there
is sure to be an exciting battle. Fur
bush, whose rough playing has made him
extremely unpopular in this city, is the
main stay of the Lewiston team, and he
may be relied upon to furnish plenty of
excitement wherever he appears. The
Portland men are ON their mettle when
ever they meet the team from Lewiston,
ana big crowd will probably be in at
tendance tonight to cheer them on to VIC
tory. Reserved seats may be obtained
today at Chambers N usic store.
The Portland daily press., 1898-01-06
LOOM FIxERs' ASSOCIATION.

Boston. January 5.-The annual con-
vent1on of the National Lbom Flxers' as
socisuon met today in Wells Memorial
hall, and will probably continue in
session two or three days. President
Robert II. Martin of Fall River, presided
and there was good attendance of de-
legates. National Secretary Shovelton of
Fall River, submitted his report, in
which he spoke disapprovingly of the re-
cent reduction N cotton operatives wages
which he claimed was entirely unwar
ranted. The National association has at
present 50, 400 in its treasury. 1t was
voted that the National Loom Fixers' IS
sociation should take no active prelir nj
nary steps, as a national body, in tt :. 10 90
of a strike in New Bedford, but tbor '; ~
the operatives there should strik t JnsS e. e.
ISOLATION pledges itself to star Il nv tbs,r9
These officers were elected pGes; Sae
Robert II. Martin, Fall r. ,var. trsss,,rsr
James Bsnford, New 3 edford evecrtivs,
committee, Thomas c. Ilahsn If ADAMS
Paul Watson Of New Bedford and John
McCarty OF Fall Ri YER. ~
", h9 was vas yot esa 20 work in cooperation
the passage OF a national eight hour law.
The Portland daily press., 1898-01-06
HOULTON MASONIC HALL DEDI
GATED.

Houlton, January 5.-Monument lodge
of Masons. No. e6, dedicated new hall
tonight. Officers of the Grand Lodge OF
Maine conducted the ceremony, assisted
by Monument lodge, and at the close Of
the dedication service banquet was
served. Hon. r. W. Shaw as toastmaster
made, the address of welcome which was
responded to by Grand Master Joseph A.
Locke. For Monument lodge, Worship
full Master Geo. A. Gorham, Jr., respond
ed, giving the history Of the lodge from
it's organization. Aroostook r. A. chap
ter, No. 20, was represented by High
Priest Ira 6. Hussey, and ST. Aldemar
commandery, No. II, by Eminent Com
mander James Archibald.
The charter for Monument lodge, No.
96, was granted May 5, 1859, but the
lodge was instituted November s, 1858.
Only two Of the original petitioners are
The Portland daily press., 1898-01-06
COMBINE HAS TROUBLES.


away from the pressure tonight by re-
turning to their homes.
Following close on the reports about
Mrs. Griffith taking deep interest in the
vote of her husband on the senatorship,
comes report that Mrs. Snyder. the wife
of Representative Snyder. Is taking an
interest in the contest and Is favorable
to the opposition. Mr.. Snyder attended
the Republican house caucus last Satur-
day night and voted for Boxwell for
speaker on Monday, but the opposition
are constantly after him to vote against
Hanna. In connection with the reports
about Representative Griffith and especi-
ally about the preference of Mrs. Griffith,
there are reports that the wives of other
Republican members are being enlisted
in the contest and also that the wives
of some Democratic members are urging
their husbands not to vote for any Re-
publican senator.
Mr.. Kurtz and his assistants are re-
ported to be unable to control the anti
Hanna neutrality-suspicious. for Demo-
cratic senator. Gov. Bushnell and NOM
bers of his staff attended the theatre to-
night and an incident occurred to cause
much cheering for Hanna.
The Portland daily press., 1898-01-06
HERRING DUTY FREE.
BRYAN's NAME GOES TO SENATE.
TRYING 70 AGREE ON DATES.

Bangor, January Son Wednesday
morning Mr.. A. W. Gilman, one OF the
trustees of the Maine State fair, was in
Bangor consulting with President Beal,
of the Eastern Maine State fair. with o
view to arranging the dates amicably for
the present year. As result of the meet
ing a convention will be held in Lewiston
next week, for the arrangement of the
matter. The season will be attended
by representatives from the governing
boards of the Eastern Maine State, the
Maine State and the New England fairs,
and an attempt will be made to settle all
further differences of date at that time.
The Portland daily press., 1898-01-06
NEW ENGLAND HISTORIANS.

Boston, January 5.-The annual meet.
ing Of the New England Historical
Genealogical society was held in this city
today. In the absence of the president,
ex-Gey. William Claflin, tho vice presi'
den.t for New Hampshire, Hon. Ezra 3
Stearns of Concord, N. H., occupied the
chair. The council report was read by
Charles S. Ensign and reviewed the work
accomplished in the past year. 1t urged
the enlargement of the society's house
Other reports were made, on finance
library and membership. Officers elected
included the following: President, Hon
VIM. Clatiin Of Newton; vice presidents
Hon. Charles Levi Woodbury. of Boston ;
James p. Baxter Of Portland, Maine
Ezra S. Stearns of Concord. N. H..
James Barrett of Rutland, VT, Olney
Arnold of Pawtuoket, r. /; Elbridge Z.
Salisbury of New Haven. Conn; seore-
taries, George A. Gordon Of Somerville
Albert II. Hoy, Boston; treasurer, BenJn
min B. Torrey of Hanover; librarian
John Ward Dean of Medford. A commit
tee was appointed to consider changes IN
the bylaws.
The Portland daily press., 1898-01-06
HAWAIIAN NEXATlON.
Treat viii BE Called Up in the Senate
Monday.

Washington, January 5.-Senator Davis,
chairman of the Senate committee on for
eign relations, gave notice to the Senate
today that he would call up the Senate
Hawaiian annexation treaty in executive
session Monday next and ask the Senate
to consider it each day thereafter until
the treaty should be disposed of.
Senator Davis's announcement was
preceded by some active work on the part
of the friends of the treaty prior to the
opening of the Senate and also on the
floor after the Senate convened. They
do not feel absolutely sure of securing
the go votes necessary to ratify the treaty,
but were today very hopeful OF getting
that number 1t was positively an
ncunced that the Republican side of the
chamber would be q unit on the vote,
Senators Morrill,. Hoar and the two OF
three Republicans senators who were
classed as doubtful prior to the holiday
recess now being considered as commit
ted to the treaty. The supporters of the
agreement also expect to have the aid OF
the silver Republicans, with the exeep-
ton of Senator Pettigrew.
The Populists will be divided and a
majority of the Democrats will be against
ratification. The Democrats, however,
The Portland daily press., 1898-01-06
A CITIZEN DISCUSSES
One of the Vital Questions of the Day
Fraught With Interest to Portland.

If there is anything more convincing in
local indorsation when compared with
foreign, if there is anything more con-
vincing in the opinions held by people we
know that those entertained by utter
strangers then Portland citizens have the
golden opportunity of their lives to de-
eide these points when they read the
views and opinions of Mrs. Clara j..
Sherbourne. of 10 Wilmot St. She says:
''If only those who suffer from kidney
ailments would try Doan's Kidney Pills,
they would, like me, be surprised. My
back troubled me for years, physicians
who diagnosed my case stated thai it
arose from my kidneys. When grippe
was epidemic / was worn out with con
slant nursing and when [ contracted it
myself it left me in very serious condi-
ton. During severe attacks / could not
stoop for the pain in the lumbar region.
| could not straighten up or do the most
trivial act without being in torture. The
kidneys were too active for the secretions
were too copious. / knew what was
wrong-how to right it was the mystery.
1t seems odd for professional nurse
who had great deal of experience in
medicine to read newspaper accounts OF
Doan's Kidney Pills and it may appear
more singular that went to Fl. II. Hay
& Sons drug store at the junction of Free
and Middle streets for box. [ did,
however. Had anybody told me before
that it was possible to get relief as quick
as did | would have been 10th to be
lieve it. You can send anyone who
wishes to know more minute particulars
to me and I will be only too glad to tel
them personally. AS long as live viii
always be a firm friend and advocate o.
Doan's Kidney Pills"
For sale by all dealers. Price so cents
or mailed by Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo
N. Y, sole agents for the United States
Remember the name Doan's and take
no substitute.
The Portland daily press., 1898-01-06
AFRAID OF AMERICA.

London, January b.-M Yarrow of Var
row 4 Co., the leading engineering firm
in Poplar, London, cables to the Times
this morning from Benton that the result
of his tour of New England has i'm
pressed him with the fact that a most
severe competition is inevitable from
the United States. He thinks the Eng
lish engineers now OH strike are "igno-
rant of the progress of other countries, -
and offers to defray the expenses OF the
tour of delegation that would go from
Boston to Philadelphia with view OF
preparing statement as to the social
and fnancialgposition of American engi-
neerS.
The Portland daily press., 1898-01-06
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THE MARYLAND DEADLOCk'

Annapolis, January 5.-The split IN the
ranks Of the Republican members OF the
house, which developed at last nights
caucus continued today with the result
that the house was compelled TO adjourn
gaaized. The trouble arises over the
Tnsition assumed by eleven mem ers OF
tn Baltimore delegation who say they
sro in rebellion against the rule of Sena-
tor Wellington, Gov. Lowndes and other
party leaders. Without the aid of seven
Of the seoeders the Republican majority
cannot elect a speaker and with four OF
them, the Democrats could effect an Or
ganization. The recaloitrant Republicans
have candidate for the speakership in
Mr.. Sehaefer of Baltimore, and as ye!
nothing has been done to indicate q
fusion between them and the Democrats.
The Portland daily press., 1898-01-06
UNION PACIFIC PAID FOR.

New York, January 5.-The last pay
ment to tho government by the Union
Union Pacific railroad was made today,
q cheek for SO, o50,OO0 Ground hgures) be-
ing deposited with Assistant United
States Treasurer Jordan at the sub-treas-
ury. The payment concludes practically
he financiering Of the Union Pacific re-
organization and the payment of the debt
OF S5S, 600. 600 to the government. The re-
organization committee and the reorgan-
lied company are now entitled to take
possession of the road.
The Portland daily press., 1898-01-06
NET VIOLENT GALES.

Boston, January 5.-Captain Mcdonald
of the Lone Star steamer Miami from
Galveston via Havana, which anchored
below last night and arrived at her berth
at Mystic wharf this morning, to dis
charge her cargo of cotton and other mer-
chandise, reports had violent northwest
and west northwest gales throughout the
passage. She landed II head of cattle at
Havana which were transferred by light
ers. Captain Mcdonald states that every
thing is quite at Havana and many yes
sells Including a number Of American
schooners, are in port there discharging
The city is filled with Spanish troops in
greater numbers than he has seen there
previously. No signs of disorder are APP
parent.
The Portland daily press., 1898-01-06
JULIA A. WARR.MISsING.

Boston, January 5.-It Is now over
four weeks since the schooner Julia A.
War; left Calais, Me-, for Vineyard
Haven, and nothing has been heard from
her since. 1t is feared that the vessel
capsized in one of the terrific gales
which swept the coast about three weeks
ago. The schooner was owned jointly by
Homer N. Skinner of Fall River, and
James Murohie 81 Sons of Calais and the
owners and friends have given her up as
lost. The crew list OF the vessel was as
follows: Captain, George War;; mate,
Fred Wilson Of Jonesport; cook, j Moses
seamen, William War; and Campbell Nc
Kay. The boat WAS built in Calais in
The Portland daily press., 1898-01-06
CHANCE FOR ARCHITECTS.

Augusta, January 5-Secretary OF State
Byron Boyd has received five copies of the
Typographical map of the grounds OF the
University of California, one of which is
to be placed on exhibition and the others
sent to architects in the state to he used
by those who wish to compete in the
Phsobe Hearst architectural competition
for buildings at the University of Cali
fornia. The prize is $4,000, with $50, 900
IN premiums to the unsuccessful archl-
tects Architects from all over the world
are invited to compete.
The Portland daily press., 1898-01-06

now living, G. P. Page, a resident OF
this town, and John Leahy of Seattle,
Wash. This lodge has membership OF
$50 In good standing.
The hall which was dedicated tonight.
occupied the entire third story of a
new brick block erected during the past
season, on corner lot. The building
is rs by So. feet. The apartments of Mon
ument lodges are fitted with all the ap-
pointments that go to make thoroughly
I'D ,to-date lodge rooms.
The Portland daily press., 1898-01-06

have given up any idea they may nave
had of making the annexation question
arparty issue and it Is believed tnat TINS
action will have the effect OF increasihs
the affirmative vote on that sue VI one
chamber. There is no doubt that the SIT.
uatton In China is largely Responsible tol
tho improved prospect of the treaty as
many senators hold the opinion that Ioi
the United States to hesitate in this maj
ter at the present time would be 10 mani
fest serious weakness.
The advocates of the treaty announce
their intention to make few speeches,
but they expect stubborn resistance from
Senators White, Pettigrew, Gray and
others.
TELLER'S NERVE.
Washington, January Ex-senator Tel
Ter of Colorado today introduced a con
current resolution declaring that the
bonds of the United States, principal and
interest, should, at the option of the gov
eminent, be paid in standard silver dol
lars and that such payment is not in VIC
lation of public faith or in derogatlon o.
the rights of the public or creditor.
The resolution was referred to the
finance committee.
so SOON.
Washington, January 5.-Representa,
tive johnson of North Dakota, today in
troduced a bill to repeal the law which
has just gone into effect relative to pelagie
sealing and the importation of seal skins
taken by pelagic sealers.
HERRING DUTY FREE.
Washington, January "a ssistan'
Secretary Howell has decided that herring
taken off the coast of New Foundland
and brought into the ports of the United
States in American vessels should be ad-
mitted free of duty.
BRYAN'S NAME GOES TO SENATE.
Washington, January 5.-The name Of
Charles Page Bryan to be minister to
China, was presented to the Senate in eA'
ecutiye session today and referred to the
committee on foreign relations. The
nomination has been held up for three
weeks or more. Mr.. Bryan friends accept
the release of the nomination as an IN
dication that the President desires con
tirmatiOn
The Portland daily press., 1898-01-06
PRICE OF A BALL CLUB.

ratch, In its last edition this afternoon
says: The ST. Louis Browns have been
sold 10 u syndicate composed of John T..
Brush, the indianapolis baseball mag.
nate. Messrs. Talbot and Schmidt of that
city and Frank D. Robinson, president of
she Cleveland club. The price paid was
sa5. 600 of which $50, O09 is in cash and the
remainder in notes.
The Portland daily press., 1898-01-06
WOOL SALES.

New York, January 5.-The fifth auc
tion Of wool was held today at the Wool
Exchange. Representatives OF the wool
trade from all parts of the country were
present. The catalogues consisted of over
SOC, 600 pounds Of wool on q greasy basis,
which realized over S250,000 About 80
uer cent of the woods were domestic, Bos-
ton, Providence, Hartford and Philadel-
phia were we'll represented by buyers.
The Portland daily press., 1898-01-06

In East Boston last night Mrs. Annie
King, IS years old, attempted to ill a
Iiohfed kerosene lamp and as a result was
81 terribly burned that she died few
hours after at the hospital.
while working ON tour story build
tho on Magazine street, Roxbury, We'd
nasday afternoon, Charles Bonefore, 81
rears old, foil from the roof to the ground
yeeeiying injuries from which he died
whils being conveyed to the hospital,
The Portland daily press., 1898-01-06
YOUNG JONES HELD.

Dover, N. H., January 5.-Alfred W.
Jones was held for tho grand jury by
Jones's attorney, Mr.. Kiver, made q
motion to have the prisoner discharged
on the ground that the state had not
proven that he had murdered his mother.
The motion was oyerruled. The case will
come up. before the February tenn in this
city
The Portland daily press., 1898-01-06
LADIES HATS OFF.

Boston, January 5.-As result OF the
recent ordinance passed by the board OF
aldermen that whenever the patron OF any
theatre requested the manager to have a
hat or bonnet removed 1t must be done
under penalty of forfeiture Of license, 1t
was ann ounced tonight from the stage
from one Of the leading vaudeville
theatres of this city that son and after
next Monday, every lady must remove her
hat or bonnet, either before taking her
seat. or Immediately thereafter. ~
The Portland daily press., 1898-01-06
DURRANT'S LAST HOPE GONE.

San Francisco, Cal, January Sin
the United States Circuit court today
Judges Morrow and De Haven rendered
their decision in the Durrant case sub
mitted to them en banc yesterday. Thsy
denied the application for q writ of
abeas corpus and refused to grant Dur
rants attorneys leave to appeal from this
decision.
The Portland daily press., 1898-01-06
WHAT CAUSED MASSACRE.

Paris, January 5.-Another letter from
an officer of the Marchand expedition
arose from the killing of twenty Sene.
galese ritlemen and an officer, NJ. Pau
Comte, belonging to the expedition by
natives who were subsequently punished
nv French armed steamer.
The Portland daily press., 1898-01-06

The reports about Brice taking part
caused tho Democratic steering COM
mittee to talk about John 4. mclean be-
ing the Democratic free silver candidate
Ip was said that If 1.-THE combination
did not 90 on the first ballot there would
be q long dead look with votes cast for
Hanna and Bushnell on one side and for
Mclean and Brice on the other. The
legislature adjourned for the day without
committees being announced.
1t is announced that Senator Burke,
the only dissenting Republican senator,
is dissatisfied with the Senate organi-
cation, and will vote for reorganization.
GROSVENOR CONFIDENT.
Washington. January 5.-Congressma an
Grosvenor of Ohio arrived here today and
was in the House. 10 all inquiries as
to the senatorial contest he expressed the
opinion that Senator Hanna would be
reelected.
eff Hanna should be defeated" said
he, sit will be by com bination of Dem
ocrats and boiling Republicans which
will give the Democrats the senator for
the long or short term"
GRIFFITH'S CONSTITUENTS NJ AID.
Cleveland January "a special from
Marysville. Ohio, the home of Represen
tative Griffith of the State Senate Leg1s.
lature, says: "People.here are wild and
threats of violence are made against
Representative Griffith. Two Kurtz men
from Columbus, while here narrowly
escaped violence at the hands of angry
Repu blicans. A mass meeting OF
Griffith's constituents has been called 10
take action in the matter.
The Portland daily press., 1898-01-06
NOW GYpsEY MOTH TREMBLEs

Boston, January 5,-The Massachusetts,
legislature convened at the state house
today, the two branches meeting after
the members were sworn in by Gov. VOL
colt, the officers for the ensuing year were
chosen.
Hon. Geo. e. Smith of Everett, was
elected president of the senate, and John
L. Bates of Boston was chosen speaker
for the third successive year. rRAtsa ~
The Portland daily press., 1898-01-06
STILL HAS HIS WHEA II

Chicago, January 5-Rumors circulated
last night that Joseph Letter had closed
contracts for the disposal Of the greater
part of his vast accumulation of wheat tt
New York and Baltimore exporters, who
had placed it in Europe, we've positively
denied today by Broker French, who
represents the Letter interests.
The Portland daily press., 1898-01-06
CRANK AT WHITE HOUSE.

Washington, JANUARY 5.-The police
officer at the Whifss House were today
o otiag1 % TO oss Arrest crank: He was ,
Clements, who said he lived near
Williams bridge, N. Y. He said he bore
the Jerk on his brow, and that he must
see he President. When he was denied
he, became boisterous and the officers were
Obliged to arrest him and send him to the
police station to be examined as to his
sanity
The Portland daily press., 1898-01-06
COCK" DARLING DEAD.

Lowell, Me-, January 5.-Jonathan,
better known as Jock Darling, the
famous guide and hunter in Maine, died
at his home in this town to-day after q
long illness from stomach trou Die.
The Portland daily press., 1898-01-06
HUNG HIMSELF in BARN.

Peabody, Mass, January 5.-Charles
II. Simonds, 50 years of age, was found
dead this evening, hanging In barn in
the rear of his residence on Chestnut
street. 1t is supposed the act WAS com
mittsd during period Of dependency
He leaves wife, son and daughter.
The Portland daily press., 1898-01-06
DEATHS FALL OFF SLIGHTLY.

London, Ont, January Sit now APP
pears that there were 20 deaths from the
collapse of the floor in the City hall. To
the list of dead, the name of John Hamils
ton Former has been added.
The Portland daily press., 1898-01-06
MINISTER THOMAS SAILS.

New York, January 5.-W W. Thomas,
IT.. of Portland, Maine, who has been
onnointed minister to Sweden and Nor
~av. accompanied by his wife and son
sailed today on the St. Louis for South
anpton.
The Portland daily press., 1898-01-06

Three men were killed at the Avondale
mine of the Delaware, Lackawanna and
Western Coal company at Wilkesbarre,
Pa, Wednesday by terrific explosion of
gas.
The Portland daily press., 1898-01-06
TELEPF HONE RECORD BROKEN.

NASH Vile, Tenn, January Sit is be-
lleyed the long distance telephone record
was broken today at Gallatin, Tenn,
when J. u. Connor representative of the
Bell company talked with the operator at
Norfolk, Va. The circuit used passed
through Nashville, Evansville, Terre
Haute, indianapolis, Pittsburg, Philadel-
phia, Washington and Richmond to Nor
folk making 1900 miles.
The Portland daily press., 1898-01-06

OTTAWA UNIVERSITY DAMAGED.
Ottawa, Ont, January 5.-The east
wing of the Ottawa University was
burned today. Tho chapel was also badly
damaged. Loss $40, 600; fully insured.
The Portland daily press., 1898-01-06

81 think Ripans Tabues about the best thing
there is" said the Colonel; 81 guess they are HE
best sitting the other evening smoking and drink
ING little whisky and water there four OF us there
and one complained of being very uncomfortable When
he had told us about it said him. all that alls you
Indigestion and gave him Rpans labule from little
vial had in my pocket. We each of US took one ana
since then have learned that every one OF the mas
bought the TABULES and thinks them the greatest
things there are going"
The Portland daily press., 1898-01-06
CAPTAIN TRAsK RESIGNS. . -...

New York, January 5.-Captain g. d.
S. Trask, governor of the Sailors Snug
Harbor Home on Staten Island, who was
censured by the trustees of that institu-
ton handed In his resignation today.