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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-13
METHOD IN MADNESS.

London. April 13.-The Madrid corre-
spondent OF The Standard says: The
extreme parties in Madrid. barcelona,
Valencia and other towns have unwit-
tingly strengthened the hands OF the
government and have positively de-
TERED many respectable ard powerful
sections OF the nation from Joining In the
popular patriotic demonstrations. Di-
rectfy the working classes uud the mid
die class perceived that the Carlifs1 Re-
publicsns and socialists wanted to make
capital out of the demonstrations for
their own political ends In Spanish do
nestle politics. a majority Of the in
habitants held back: and this made the
task Of the authorities much easier IN
dealing with noted aeitators. who un-
warily did not even take the trouble TO
conceal that they ere Hirspvusra"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-13
is FOR INDEPENDENCE.


Washington, April IA senator close
TO the president says that the greatest
criticism upon the message Of the prasi-
dent Is that IL did not say anything about
independence. He refers to those words
near the end of the message: And to
secure in the island the establishment of
a stable government capable OF main
tanning order and observing it's inter-
national obligations" The senator added
that "a stable government" capable of
observing its international obligations,
must be independent. If II was an inde-
pendent government IL would have no
international obligations. The same sena-
tor insisted that this part of the message
meant independence. but the president
was writing a document that meant his
tory and precedent, and he had to con-
fine himself to diplomatic language.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-13
HARMONY IN THE HOUSE.

Washington, April 13.--By practical
ly unanimous vote the Cuban conference
of Republican representatives decided
last night to work in harmony with the
house foreign affairs committee on
representations of the latters resolu-
ton to be Incorporated In report to the
house. This Is the most significant step
yet taken by the body of about three
score, aggressive Republicans whose
course has been towards radical action.
They were In session for an hour after
the adjournment OF the house. and. af-
ter Vigorous speeches and the considera-
tion OF a report on how the foreign af-
fairs committee stood. they decided that
they would be satisfied with the report.
which embodies a preamble reciting the
conditions in Cuba, consisting largely of
quotations from the presidents mes
sage. which constitutes scathlng ar
raignment OF Spanish misrule and the
barbarities OF the war: vigorous refer
ence to the blowing up OF the Maine;
and resolution authorizing, empower
Ing and directing the president to inter-
vene at once for the purpose of restoring
peace and order, and the establishment
of a firm. stable and independents gov
crnment in Cuba with the free consent
OF the people OF the island and empow-
ering the president TO employ the army
and navy forces Of the United States
for this purpose.
The Democratic members OF the foreign
affairs committee held meeting and
adopted unanirnAusly the following reso-
luton as substitute for the majority
report:
Resolved by the senate and house
OF representatives OF the United States
in congress assembled:
Section THE United States govern
ment hereby recognizes the indepen-
eence OF the republic OF Cuba.
Sect THAT, moved thereto by many
considerations Of humanity. OF interest
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-13
SERVICES OF A BANK.

Washington. April 13.-Secretary Gage
has received the following letter from
Edward +. Poor. president Of the Ma
tional Park bank of New York: I'm the
event Of the government requiring funds
for use In the present crisis, the facili-
ties and resources of this bank are here
by offered for that purpose and should
congress authorize an issue Of bonds for
popular investment, we desire to offer
the services of this bank with it's 5000
correspondents In all parts of the coun-
try for the distribution Of the bonds ia
the people without commission or charge
OF any kind"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-13

Washington, April 13.--Consul General
Lee talked freely with the senate COM
mites on foreign relations yesterday in
regard to the conditions in Cuba, and
especially with reference TO the destruc-
ton of the Maine. He said that in his
opinion there was no room to doubt that
the destruction Of the vessel was due to
Spanish agencies.
DO you mean the Spanish authori-
Ties In Cuba?' he was asked by a mem
Der OF the committee.
Il mean the Spanish officials." he re-
piled. but not General Blanco. think
some OF the officials were cognizant of
the plans to destroy the vessel; but do
not believe that the captain general
was" General Lee had no knowledge
OF the reports that mine had been dis
covered by q diver under the Mont
gomery while that vessel lay in the har-
boz In Havana.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-13
COMPLETE CALM EXISTED.

Washington, April 13.--Outside OF con-
gress and the Lee demonstration, the
complete calm which prevailed In all Of
hcial quarters yesterday was In striking
contrast with the intense excitement
and the rapidity OF action during the last
TWO weeks The regular Tuesday cab
met meeting was held at II o'clock, but
the deliberations proved to be void of
significance. No word came from Min
lister Woodford. and new phases were
not reported from Cuba. With evident
satisfaction the members OF the cabinet
stated tha. the whole Question was now
committed to congress-
A compromise proposition seems GER
tain to be reported at both ends Of the
capitol. The senate committees reso-
luton will be the radical OF the two. IT
VIII declare for immediate Intervention.
general recognition of the rights OF the
cuban people to freedom and indepen-
dence. and will demand the withdrawal
OF the Spanish forces from the island.
The ultimate independence OF the island
without the recognition OF the indepen-
dence OF the existing government Is the
step which both committees are to take
beyond the presidents recommends
t!ons
The diplomatic phase OF the situation
- In sfatu quo. There are no new ne
Eotiations and no further developments
In the old ones. 1t is the expectation
that this status will continue for the
present, at least while congress con-
piders the subject.
The armistice has gone into effect In
Cuba. but no word had come as to the
latitude OF the Insurgents II they ac-
cept 1t. the solution appears to be simple.
IL they do not accept the expectation Of
the Spanish government is that this will
DC made manifest within the next few
days by continued hostiities by the
forces OF Gomez and others. II the
spanish troops are attacked while In
garrison, they will defend themselves,
and thereafter will feel free TO take the
aggressive. In granting the armistice
II is known that the Spanish military
authority did SO as tender to the in
surgents for a mutual cessation of hos
tilities. but 1t Is not viewed as being a
mutual understanding. SO that II the in
surgents do not accept the tender IL Is
understood that II will not continue to
operate as means OF keeping the Span
ish troops passive while under fire.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-13

cured. and the seventy-nrst regiment
band came from New York. Ten thous-
and persons greeted the consul when he
appeared ON the balcony. II have not
come To talk Of war" said Mr.. Lee. ''but
II war comes in few days the present
crisis has proved that II viii find US
pnited people. and the only contest will
be as to who can carry the nag farthest
ud IN
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-13
seware OF Ointmenis For Catarr1
That Contain Mercury.

ss mercury vii surely destror the sense Of
smell snd completely derange the whole sys-
tom when entering II ,brs'ugh the mucous sur
faces. such articles should never be used er-
cisns. ~ the dsmage they viii DO In ten fold
Tho Q, oil you csp possibly derive from them.
Bale tat .rrn Cure, manufactured BY ,. >.
cheney n Co.. Toledo. o., contains no NOR
cury. ana is tnksn Internally, acsins directly
upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the
svstsm. In luyins Halls Catsrrh Cure be
nsIly. and sds IL 1clsfv. Ohio. By =. ,.
Chssey a Co. Isstimcuisls fres.
Aold By Dyresists, price s6c. per botton
Hale family Puls gs tSs boce
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-13
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Ut
DOESN'T
Make Returns
FOR
Advertisers
Circulation
Statements
II
DON'T MAKE


You can't judge the value
OF a newspaper as an adj
vertising medium solely
by the number of pages
it prints. The newspa-
per with the m ost
pages is, more often
than not, the newspaper
with the smallest cir
cuIation.
Nowadays, pe ople
like to have the News of
the Day served briskly
and crisply. They want
to find all the news in
their newspaper. b ut
they don't want to wade
49, through a lot of bluff to
get at the real meat.
Nowadays the adver-
tiser doesn't accept the
average circulation state
ment without doing a
little probing on his own
account. The returns
he gets from his adver-
tisemcnts tell him all he
wants to know about cir
culation.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-13
.SPANIARDS ARE
RESPONSIBLE.

General Lee Says Was Through Their Agency the Maine
Was Blown Up--OfficalS We're COgnzant of the Plans
For Destruction Blanco, However, Was Not Aware
Of the Conspiracy House Will Be Asked to
Pass Resolution Providing For Inter-
vention IN Cuba, With Force if Neces-
sary to Establish Government
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-13

and OF provocation, among which are
the deliberate mooring of our battle
ship Maine over a submarine mine and
its destruction In the harbor Of Havana.
the president OF the United States be and
he is hereby directed to employ immedi-
ately the land and naval forces of the
United States In aiding the republic or
Cuba to maintain the independence
hereby recognized.
Sect. s-The president OF the United
States is hereby authorized and directed
to extend immediate relief to starving
people OF Cuba, and for this purpose the
sum Of 81. 900. 900 Is hereby appropriated.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-02-19
WESTBROOK.

Special evangelical services are ir
progress at Warren church. Evangelist
j. A. Hainer is assisting the pastor. Mr.
Hainer is not only fine preacher, he il
also an inspiring solo singer. Mr. Haine1
will preach tomorrow morning, from the
topic carrying of tho Chariot Wheels. .
Chalk talk to the Sunday school at noon
Topic for the evening "From Darkness,
to Light" Mr.. Hainer will sing ir
church choir in the morning. During
the coming week services will be held
each afternoon at 2. 80 clock except Mon
day and Saturday and every evening ex-
cept Saturday at 7.30 p. m. Praise ser.
vice for fifteensminutes before the sermon.
The services thus far have been very fine
Mr.. Hainer has a very pleasing and
forcible way of presenting the truth and
charms with the sweetness of his voice in
singing.
The members of Naomi degree staff
arc requested to meet Saturday evening
February 10, at Odd Fellows hall for
work.
The pastor of the Methodist Episcopal
church will speak Sunday morning on
the 'Past. Present and Future In the
evening at O'Clock he will speak on
"Ideal American Patriotism The ladies
and men of the Z. o. L. are to occupy re-
served seats.
The S. ID. Warren Co. is placing long
boom below Cumberland street bridge
between the island and the mouth of the
canal
The Citizens general convention will
be held this evening at eight o'clock in
Odd Fellows hall, Westbrook. At the
meeting the candidates for mayor, alder
men at large and city clerk are to be
chosen by popular vote. The caucus con-
vened at eight o'clock.
& The Foresters have special Eassembly
in K. of T. hall this evening.
The regular meeting of S. d. Warren
council, OF. A. Nj. was neld last evening
Business Of Importance to the mem bers
was considered.
The regular meeting of Wade camp No.
10, S. Of ", was held last evening. The
thanks of the camp were extended the
Revs. W. 6. Mapn and Thomas B. Payne
and the musical talent for their addresses
and musical numbers rendered on the
evening of the celebration of Lincoln 8
birthday exercises.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-02-19
WHITNEY, The Grocer,
THE LABOR INVESTIGATION
Legislative Committee Continues Its
Hearing at Fall River.

Fall River, Mass, February 1S.-The
textile investigation committee today
spent the early morning hour visiting
the mills before commencing. At the
hearing the labor men were heard first,
Secretary Mccarthy of the loom tixers'
union following the lines of the other
labor men in most instances.
Vim. Kershaw, an enthusiast on labor
matters also testified.
Albert HILBERT, assistant secretary of
the weaveTS union, attacked the manu-
facturers and claimed that many mill
men were put in their positions because
of family influence. He favored legisla-
ton to decrease the hours OF labor.
This closed the operatives side and Mill
ton Reed opened for the manufacturers.
He quoted extensively from figures to
show the shrinkage of dividends and
stocks i'll the past two years
Jos. Healey, treasurer OF the Osborn
mills informed the COMMITTEES that an
IS labor law would absolutely drive the
industry out of Massachusetts
In reply to Mr.. Cullinan, MIR. Healey
said that he is a member Of the Arkwright
club, but is free to act independently of
that club in regard to reducing wages
i'll his own mill. He thought that the
higher mill officials were chosen without
regard to family influence and on basis
| OF oicleBCy.
In opening for the manufacturers Mr..
Reed gave the committee very interest
| ing account of the history of the Fall Riv-
er mills to illustrate the tremendous losses
| OF investors.
Treasurer Thos e. Brayton, of the
| Union mills, said that the price OF the
stock of his mill has dropped from 200
to 145 within the past two years. The
South has made the price of the goods
sold for the past two years and the con-
dition at present are bad for manufaa-
turers. For every dollar paid to the stock
| holders, seven cents are paid for taxes.
| Mr.. Brayton was asked if he saw any
reason for reducing wages in mill the
stock Oh which sells for las, and replied
that the selling value of stock does not
represent the real value of 81 mill. The
actua. value of the Union mill is about
81, l20, 900, and there is not one cent o.
| surplus.
Treasurer Jos. A. Baker of the Chacs
mills said that q strike would cost the
operatives six times as much as it would
the corporations.
The committee adjourned to meet il
Boston next Thursday.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-02-19
PRICES GOING ON
IMPORTANT BUSINESS TRANSFER.
The Wild River Lumber Co.'s Property at
Hastings Sold.

Bethel, February 1S.-A most Important
business transfer has occurred in the sale
OF the Wild River Lumber company's
property and business to syndicate OF
capitalists from different parts of the
country. Hon. Daniel T. Emery. Jr.,
of Portland is one Of the syndicate; the
Ames estate in Massachusetts is interest
ed among several others. The Wild River
lumber company has operated at Hast
ings, Me-, since seven years ago. Hast
ings is the name given to the post office
established by request of the company
and is three and one-half miles from
Gilead station on the Grand Trunk rail-
way. The company constructed rail
road from Gilead to Hastings which it
runs and operates in connection with
| it's business 1t has large mill for the
manufacture of lumber, a large store and
boarding house, shops, etc., and 20 or
more dwelling houses. In fact there is
| small village, all owned by the oompa-
ny.
| The company owns timber lands in
Maine and some As, 600 acres in New
| Hampshire 1t has been doing q large
business and has been very successful.
This is one of the most important indus
tries in Oxford county and is to be con-
tinued by the new company on larger
scale.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-02-19
COLBY UNIVERSITY.

& The semi-annual meeting of the trustees
of Colby University was held at the col.
lege Thursday. The meeting was called
TO order by Hon. Josiah H. Drummond
of Portland the president of the board.
The principal business which came be
fore the board was to appoint building
erection of the much needed chemical
laboratory. This committee consists OF
Hon. Edmund F. Webb, Pres ident
Nathaniel Butler, DIR. VIM. Elder, DR.. W.
S. Bagley, Prof. Edward W. Ball Of Water
vile, Hon. Leslie Cornish of Augusta
and Hon. Percival Bonney of Portland.
This building will be located at the
north end of the campus, near Coburn
hall. The work will begin as soon as
spring opens. The building is to cost not
less than $4,000. 1t is also settled that
the erection of the women building will
OF be long deferred.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-02-19

saying: "Above everything else I place
the honor and security of the govern
ment." (Tumultuous applause
Major EsterhaZy left the stand without
opening his mouth.
M. Antan, Major Esterhazy landlord,
testified that he had informed the court
martial that the major had expressed q
desire to commit suicide.
M. Huret, editor of the Figaro and NJ.
Vervier were called, but the judge re-
fused to receive their evidence.
Tho court then adjourned. There are
five or six witnesses yet to be heard.
!. On leaving the palace of justice all the
officers were acclaimed by the crowd out
side the building, and Gen. Pellieux who
descended the steps bareheaded, was given
a great reception. Major Esterhazy was
greeted with shouts of "Vive Farmee."
The police were powerless to manage
the immense crowds and several Jews
were the objects of insults and menaces.
There was general fight. The mob
threw itself upon the Jews, yelling
death to the Jews; throw the Jews
into the Seine. -
The republican guards were obliged to
charge them to clear the square. Tho
crowd fell back cheering Tor the army
and shouting tspit upon lola.
= NJ. Zo1a left the palace at $50 p. M,
and Immediately after he had emerged
from the building he was greeted with a
storm of Kisses and the authorities were
obliged to protect his carriage with a
double Gordon of police.
On reaching the St. Michael bridge the
mob made determined and murderous
rush for the carriage, but the police threw
themselves between the vehicle and the
mob and a series of miniature battles en-
sued.
Ultimately the police drove the mob
back and M. lola was enabled to proceed
without any further molestation. A num-
Der of arrests were made but all were re-
leased later in the day.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-02-19

In a recent letter from Washington,
D. c., to an old friend, Masor G. A.
Studer, for twenty years United States
Consul at Singapore, says: while at
Des Moines I became acquainted with q
liniment known as Chamberlain Pain
Balm. which l found excellent against
rheumat SIN as we'll as against soreness
of the throat and chest giving me much
easier D. eathing) l had touch of
pneumonia early this week, and two APP
plications freely applied to the throat
and chest relieved me Of it at once. I
would not be without it for anything"
For sale by D. w. Heseltire & Co., 3S7
Congress street; Edward w. Stevens, LOT
Portland street; King S. Raymond, Cum
berland Mills; VIM. Oxnard, 921 Con-
gress street; Ii. F. S. Goold, Congress
Square Hotel.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-02-19
NEWS WHICH IS GOOD NEWS &c
WOMEN,

1t is a fact that women who suffer from
female complaints md are consequently
weak, tired, nervous, dragged-out. and
full of pains and aches, do not have the
same opportunity to be cured as do the
residents of the great cities where the
most successful specialists in female dis
eases reside. DIR. Greene, of "a Temple
Place, Boston, Mass, who has the largest
practice in the world and who is without
doubt the most successful specialist in
curing female complaints, offers to give
free consultation by mail to all women
suffering from these distressing weak
ties. Write at once and we promise DR..
Greene will cure you.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-02-19
MAINE TOWNS.
ftams of Interest Gathered by Cores
ponderts of the Press.
GORHAM.


Gorham, February 1S.-Dr. Rowell OF
Portland has been in town the past two
days.
The Klondike social given in the Con-
gregational chapel parlors Thursday even
ing was very enjoyable occasion and
was we'll attended.
Mr.. Edward Cannon Is taking
southern trip for few weeks.
Gorham Grange will hold day meet
ing tomorrow beginning at IL O'Clock
with dinner to be followed by papers by
several of the members; question box
ladies' hour, etc.
Mr.. Clark II. Barker of Portland II
spending few days here.
The valentine social which was to ha "
taken place at Mrs. S. S. Andrews Wed
nesday evening was postponed until mex
week on account Of the disagreeable walk
ing and weather.
Miss H. Gertrude Andrews has resigned
her position as teacher in the upper gram
mar grade OF account of Ill health. Hel
successor has not as yet been decided up
on.
Mr.. Ira C. Otis, with Mr.. F. II. Emery
is taking a short vacation.
The municipal officers have granted
location to the Westhrook. Windham and
Harrison Electric railroad. The company
are to raise and widen the bridge which
crosses the Presumpscot river, at Little
Falls.
The trustees of the Cumberland County
Agricultural society will meet tomorrow
forenoon at Swett's hotel, Portland.
IL oaSn Hon of r.
land district, Maine Conference of the
Methodist church will hold three days
meeting, February 81 23 at the School
street M, E. church, Gorham. Following
is the programme:
Monday Evening.
7.3o-Opening Sermon, Rev. j. W.
Lewis.
Tuesday Morning.
OO-Devotional Exercises, Rev. George
e.3o-.Round Table, Rev. E. o. Thayer,
10 3o-Reyiew: "What Would Jesus
DoY'-Sheldon, Rev. J. r. Clifford.
IL o0-Sourcss and Methods of Spiritual
Power, Rev. W. +. Holmes.
II. 3O-Business.
Tuesday Afternoon.
a.oo-DevotioEal Exercises, Rev. F. W..
2.l5-Duties of Parents and Church to
Children, Rev. G. w. BradIee.
300 Browning. the Preacher Poet, q"
Rev. E. G Rogers.
3.45-Loyalty to Methodism, Rev W. S.
)nes.
. 4. S0-The Trend of Present Day Preach.
ing. Rev. VIM. Cashmere.
Tuesday Evening.
.3O-Sermon, Rev. 81. E. Dunnack, B.
A.
Wednesday Morning.
e.OO.-Devotional Exercises, Rev. P. P.
9.SO-Reyiew, 'tThe Gospel of the Com
forter," Steele. Rev. W. f. Berry.
10.I5-Review, Genesis of Social Con-
science" Nash, Rev. e. o. Thayer, D. d.
1.0O-''The Relation OF Minister to
Civic righteousness, Rev. e. q. Strout,
III. A.
Trains leave Portland for Gorhan at
7.so, 9.45 a. M, 1890, SEQ, $50, go p. m.
Arrangements have been made for half
fare on the railroads.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-02-19
LITTLE WOMEN'S BALL.

If you wish for good time don't fall
to visit City Hall on the evening of Feb.
%. A fine order OF dances, with Gil
hert's inspiring music, would tempt even
the most confirmed bachelor to leave his
Club and join with the merry makers who
dance the hours away. Then the charity
which will receive a benefit should of it.
self be strong inducem emit for Old and
Young to patronize this dance.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-02-19
SYSTEMATIC BENEFICENCE CON
FERENCE

Waterville, February 1s.-There will be
held in this city on Wednesday, Febru-
airy IS, conference of the Baptist
churches of the Piscataquis, Kennebeo
and Bowdoln districts, under the auspi-
ces of the National and State Commits
sions on Systematic Beneflcence. The
conference will be at the First Baptist
church, meeting taking place in the
hour of the morning afternoon and night.