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The Portland daily press., 1898-03-10
MAINE PHARMACISTS.

A meeting of the executive committee
of Maine Pharmaceutical association was
held at the Preble house Wednesday after
noon. Present, f. H. Wilson of Bruins
wick, president; Vice President W. "A.
Robinson of Auburn; DR.. NJ. L. Porter
of Danforth, secretary; G. M. Hay or
Portland, local secretary; Walter 1. Drew
of Portland, treasurer; D. ". Heseltine
of =. Portland. 1t was voted to hold the
next annual meeting at Portland Thurs
day and Friday, July and s. The fol-
lowing were appointed committee on en-
tertainment and transportation u. W.
Heseltine, W. I. Drew, Q. d. Hay, q. c.
Files and s. F. Clark, all of Portland.
A new constitution and bylaws were
approved by the committee to be acted on
at the next meeting of the association.
The report of Secretary Porter, on the
printing of the proceedings of the last
meeting. was accepted and good sum
was added to the treasury as profit ON
til same.
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-10
THE CITY OF BAR HARBOR,

Bar Harbor, March "a question arose
as to the legality of certain votes cast at
the Eden town meeting, Monday, for
John E. Bunker. Jr., first selectman, and
the election may be contested. His oppo-
nent was Alonzo Higgins. Bunker was
chosen by a majority of one vote only,
and 1t is claimed that seven of the votes
recorded for him are illegal, having been
thrown by men who are residents of other
towns. The matter may go into court
for decision.
Within the last few days the matter Of
having city government for Bar Harbor
has been generally discussed. 1t is be-
lieved that Bar Harbor could be governed
easily and with less expense under city
charter and the transition is probably not
far distant
There was lively contest on Monday
over the elections, but without mucn
trouble. A whole new board of selectnen
were elected, consisting of two Republic
cans and one Democrat
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-10
QUEENS MESSAGE TO PRESIDENT.
Expresses Sympathy But Hopes There
Won't Be War.

Washington, March 9--Much conjecture
has been INDUCED in, touching the visit
paid to the White House by the British
ambassador. The Washington Post this
afternoon says: "Queen Victoria has
through Sir Julian Pauncefote, conveyed
to President Mckinley her qualification
at the wise and conservative course which
he had thus far pursued in relation to
the Cuban and Spanish situation. She
also expressed to him her sympathy with
the efforts put forth by the United States
to relieve suffering humanity in Cuba
with the hope that these endeavors may
he conducted to q conclusion without
war.
s"These expressions were not sent in
official form. They would have been COM
munioated through MIR. Hay, the United
States am bassador to Great Britain, but
for the fact that he is absent on voyage
to the Nile. They were therefore COM
municated directly to Sir Julian, with
the request that he present them in per-
son to the President. The Queens senti
ments do not appear on record. The de.
sire of the Queen that war should be
avoided was emphasized for several
reasons 1t was pointed out that the COM
meroial relations Of Great Britain with
the United States were too extensive to
be jeopardized by a war between this
country and Spain. The blockade of the
port of New York, for instance, it was
pointed out, would be of irreparable
damage to British shipping, while the
cessation of the Shipment of food supplies
to England would be exceedingly serious.
1.-THE reply of the President expressed
his pleasure at the utterances Of the
Queen with the additional statement that
h. also, hoped that war could be avoided.
Public announcement of the real purpose
of the ambassadors visit has been
avoided, and denial of the fact that it
had been In relation to the present crisis,
has been made because it was feared that
the friendly utterances might be miscon--
Strued
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-10
RIOT in BON BAY.
Mohammedan Outbreak Against the
Christians.

London, March Especial dispatches
from Bombay say the riots broke out at
noon, among the low caste Hindoos and
Mohammedans against the Europeans 1t
had it's origin in an attack upon a
plagu search party. Two sailors. as
these dispatches were sent had already
been killed, and the police had tired OH
the mob, killing six persons and wound
ing many others.
Other special dispatches from Bombay
say that plague inspector and three men
ware killed!
In the meanwhile, the despatch adds,
soldiers of the Shropshire regiment ana
one artillery man were stoned to death.
The riot is described as causing a ire
medous sensation, ali the available troops
and artillery had been called out, and
business is suspended.
A still later despatch from Bombay says
the mob attacked the hospital, burned
the offices apd stores and savageiy as
saulted the doctors. killing one OF the
latter, Detachments of police of the
Shropshire regiment and of artillery We're
hurried to the scene q volley was fired
into the mob and seven shropshire regl-
ment were stoned to death.
The trouble arose through plague
party inq iring into the cafise OF the s1ck-
ness of Mohamm sdan woman. A large
crowd of castlemen gathered and stoned
and mnbbed the party which retirea Tor
an escort of armed police ana then re.
turned and redeinanded the surrender OF
the patient, which was refused. A Farsee
magistrate who exhorted the populaee not
to resist the police was himself struck,
v hereupon he ordered the police to charge.
They did SO andsf Mohammedans were
killed and several wounded. The dis
turbance spread with alarming rapidly,
until the whole quarter around the
Bhendi bazaar presented n spectacle like
that of the riots of 1898. The Mohamme-
dams who were joined by the Hindoos as
saulted every European or Eurasian they
met and a mob attacked the European
dwellings in the suburb of Bycaulla. The
residents barric aded themselves in their
houses and fired blank cartridges from
| their windows which drove the rioters
on.
Meanwhile troops were hurried to the
scene and battery of artil ery is now
patrolling the Bhendia bazaar.
The outbreak was especially designed
against Christians. 1t is reported that
two Europeans soldiers were nearly killed
but it is difficult, owing to the excite.
| ment to obtain correct details.
| The excitement has partially subsided
| this evening, but the situation is still re-
garded serious. Cavalry has been ordered
| from Poonah to assist in patrolling the
| streets and the volunteers have been called
out. The city is in the hands of the
militia.
| Two members of the Shropshire regi-
ment who were killed were walking I'M
armed. The mob battered in their skulls.
| Many European officers and many
policemen We're severely handled and in
| some instances, Europeans who were
traversing the native section of the town
were dangerously injured.
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-10
SOME BRITISH BOUQUETS.
They Think Lots of Us Over in England
Now.

London, March 9.-The Daily Chron-
icle in an editorial this morning on the
Cuban situation, describes President
MoKinley's action through this crisis as
"a model of craftsmanship" 1t declares
that the action of the Washington in
connection with the Maine disaster de-
serves the highest recognition.
''There is every Indication" said The
Daily Chronicle, ''That the United States
are preparing for the inevitable strug-
gle. Soon it will be necessary for Great
Britain to show on which side its SYM
pathy lies"
Arguing at considerable length upon
the "Unselfishness of American motives
in desiring to put an end to the hell on
earth in Cuba and insisting that America
has better right to interfere than had
been put forward as a justification in
two out of every three wars III story
the Daily Chronicle says:
"We hope Great Britain will not only
go as far as the furthest limits of inter-
national law permits, but that public
opinion will declare itself openly, unmis-
takeably and in the teeth of all Europe,
if necessary, as sympathizing heartily
with the motives impelling America at
last to take step so natural and vet one
she has so long hesitated to take.'
"At the same time we will wish it
possible to persuade. Spain even at the
eleventh hour, that her honor and Cuba
might be saved by the recognition of the
inevitable facts To bid Cuba be free
would be hard task; but it would be
the most dignifed course"
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-10
CANNOT BE DIsPRovEN.
Portland People May Dispute This, But
They Cannot Disprove 1t.

When man allows his opinions to be
made public and pre- faces them with an
Introductory sentence like that which
follows he must have incontrovertible
evidence to back them up. Whatever his
neighbors' estimate may be of his ideas,
one thing cannot be disproven, his con-
victions as far as he sis personally con-
cerned cannot be shaken. 1t is certainly
tribute that anyone interested in an
article that has come to Portland to stay
ought never to lose sight of, and at a
time when so many preparations are be-
fore the public, all claiming representa-.
lions that border on the miraculous, it
should stiffen the backbone of the timid
and grove to the skeptic hard nut to
crack. Read this: Mrs. P. j. Murphy
of 35 Tying street, says: $50 long have
I suffered and so much that I really Can
not remember when I first contracted
kidney complaint. Sharp shooting pains
in my back that made it a torture to
stoop, rise from chair, couch Or any
resting place without assistance were my
daily companions. If not assisted I had
to gradually twist and turn myself up.
wards to evade the positive punishment.
1 bloated so that my clothes hurt me, my
head ached, and other symptoms of acute
kidney disorders were evident. I read
more than one newspaper notice about
Doan's Kidney Pills, and I thought they
might help me. I procured them at H..
FL. Hay & Sons drug store at the juno
ton of Free and Middle streets. I never
expected to be benefited half as much as
I was. The pain left my back; the dizzi-
ness left my head, and the bloating dis
appeared from my body, and the kidneys
for once worked properly. have noticed
no changes since stopped using Doan' IS
Kidney Pills, and ! certainly, without
any hesitancy, can recommend them.''
Doans Kidney Pills are for sale by
all dealers-prioe so cents. Mailed by
Foster ilburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y, sole
agents for the United States
Remember tho name DOAN'S and take
no substitute.
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-10
A LIBERAL VICTORY.

London, March "a parliamentary
by election was held today in the Stepney
division of. tower hamlets (London) to fill
the vacancy cause by the death of the
Wootten Isaacson. 1t resulted in victory
for the liberal and radical candidate W.
G. Steadman, who defeated his unionist
opponent, Major e. W. Gordon, by twenty
votes. The voting was: Mr.. Steadman,
2,492; Major Gordon, 2,472.
The Stepney division of tower hamlsts
was carried by the late Mr.. Isasaon in the
general election OF 1895 by conservative
majority of 472 over the radical candidate
Mr. Dickinson.
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-10
CAPT. BRoWNsoN SAILS.
Naval Officer Going to England to Buy
Ships.

New York, March 9.-Commandel
Bruwnson, U. S. NJ. sailed for South
ampton on the American line steamer
st. Paul today.
He said to reporter: 81 am going to
England under orders direct from the
navy department not from the Presi,
dent. My mission is to prepare for the
exigencies of the situation AMI to see
what can be had and what can be done
in case of war, the possibilities of which
I think are very remote.
"The vote of S50,000,0 COO shows our
readiness TO enter upon vigorous prepa-
rations and that in itself will have the
effect of making war unlikely. l may
be absent d month and perhaps longer.
/ expect TO be two weeks in London, but
[ can't tell where shall go after reach
ing England
"Do you expect to visit the yards where
warships are building?
"Well, of course I'm going there with
q definite purpose. l shall see what is
best and report by cablegram. Other
wise l am not. at liberty to say what my
instructions are.
''Are you empowered to secure options
on whatever ships yo1r Judgment ap-
provost
II certainly am not going over for my
health, - the commander replied.
Commander Brownson was asked
whether he intended visiting the yards of
Yarrow. the British torpedo builder He
did not answer directly, but gave the
impression that he would look at every
thing in the line of purchasable war craft.
Yarrow visited this country several
months ago and was in conference with
the officials at Washington.
at is an absurdity,' said Commander
Brownson mot to increase our advan-
tage as much as we can. The way to
avoid war is TO be prepared for it. II we
had 20 hattleships war would be impos-
sible and IL we had ten it would be
improbable.
q The commanders attention was called
to published statements that foreign
ship builders are trying to sell their
poorest ships to the United States.
"You may rest assured; said he s'that
they won't sell me any trash.
:. Charles FL. Cramp, the shipbuilder,
than to say that he was going abroad or
q business trip, Mr. Cramp refused to
talk.
CAPTAIN SIGSBEE ILL.
Havana, Cuba, March 9.-Captain Sigs
bee has not communicated with Washing.
ton regarding his recall, but is neyerthe
less anxious to wind up his work here
and get away. His health is gradually
| falling since the Names destruction, and
| now that he is no longer sustained by ex
citement he fears collapse. His case is
not serious, but he seldom appears in the
city now, feeling unable to get about. He
| remains aboard the Fern most of the
| time.
| The Diario de Ia Marina declares that
Lieutenant Blandin talked SO freely as to
| make himself Objectionable to Madrid
and Washington. The same newspaper
continues, it is to the interest of both
governments that the court of inquiry be
exp1icit in it's finding, and that for tbs
| court to say the explosion was due to TN
known causes will be unsatisfactory. II
must say whether the explosion was due
| to external or internal causes. The same
paper intimates that Spain may expect
the United States to demand heavy in
| demnity.
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-10
,; ANOTHER LIE NAILED.

Washington, March 9.-Sir Julian
Pauncefote, the British ambassador. ex-
pressed much surprised today at the re-
Forts that his recent visits to the White
house and state department had reference
10 the Spanish situation. The amLassa-
edor reiteratess what Judge Day has al
ready stated, that the calls had no refer
ence in any sway to Spain's affairs. For
several days Gen. Gascoigne comman-
der of the militia forces of Canada, has
been in Washington as the guest of the
ambassador, and accompanied him on a
round of official calls This and the
negotiations which have been in pro-
gress for sometime toward a reciprocity
treatment with the British West Indies,
have given the occasion for the reports,
which are dismissed in the most positive
manner as entirely unwarranted. wv
THE MACHIAS REPORTS.
Washington, March 9.-The arrival Of
fhe gunboat Machias at Norfolk, Va, was
reported today, she having been ordered
rom the Asiatic station two months ago.
Her arrival is stated to be void of sig
nifcance.
BRITISH CRUISER AT KEY WEST.
Key West, Fla, March 9.-The British
cruiser Cordaia of the North Atlantic
eauadron arrived here this afternoon from
oROOAAA
attaches to her coming as her mail has
bean waiting here for the last three
weeks, and the United States officials
were notified some time ago of her visit.
The Cordeia is about in fighting capacity
equal to the Raleigh.
BLOWN UP BY SPANIARDS.
New York, March 9.-The steamer City
Of Washington arrived today from Ha-
vana and Mexican ports. This is her first
appearance at this port since the Maine
disaster She lay at anchor a short dis
tance from the Maine when the explosion
occurred The opinion of the crew of
the City of Washington is that the Maine
was blown up by the Spaniards
LEAVE REVOKED.
Washington, March 9.-Chief Engineer
W. II. Harris has been ordered to the
Bath iron works, March Is, his unex-
pired leave being revoked.
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-10
COURT DELAYING AT HAVANA

Havana, May "a further examina-
ton of the divers occupied the court of
inquiry today. The sessions were not
long and it would be hard for any one
not possessed of inside information to,
tell, what keeps the members here, I'M
less, it be that they are waiting until
divers are able to examine and report
upon portions of the hull already en-
quilted in the harbor mud.
The Fern left for Key West this morn
ing, What orders may wait her can only
be conjecture. Already her orders have
been changed three times.
Americans here are pleased at the
prompt action of congress in passing the
defense bill, every one regarding the
appropriation wise measure in time OF
peace.
Henri Laine, the American correspon-
dent has been expelled from the island.
He left on the Plant line steamer, DIV.
cite today. There have been further ar
rests on charge of conspiracy.
An entertainment and social function
for the benefit of the Spanish navy is
being arranged to take place at the
theatre Tacon. Several boxes have been
sold at $3.50 and loges have been dis.
posed of at $53 each.
LOUIS KLOPSCH IN HAVANA
Havana, March 9.-Mr. Louis Klopsoh,
proprietor of the Christian Herald of Nav
York city, arrived in the Ward line
steamer Seguranca today. He is one Of
three commissioners appointed by Presi.
dent Mckinley to supervise the collaction
of reliefEfund and is here to see Gonsni
General Lee and Miss Barron and to oh.
serve the distribution Of relief.
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-10
KILLED BY ELECTRIC CAR.

Lawrence, Mass, March 9.-Levi G..
Whittier of West Bedford was struck by
car and fatally injured while walking
along the track of the Lowell, Lawrence
and Haverhill street railway, about o
quarter of mile outside of the city linn
It's. this morning. The accident occurred
at Z. 80 O'Clock. Whittier was on his way
from North Andover. where he had been
visiting his daughter, to this city when
directly in front of 1t and before the
motorman could lessen the speed of the
car it struck Whittier on the head, badly
cutting him.
An ambulance was sent for and the
man was taken to the hospital but he
died on the way. He leaves a widow
and, three children. Mr.. Whittier and
his wifa celebrated the golden anniver-
sary of their marriage last Monday.
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-10
CANADIAN PACIFIC CUTS.

Vancouver, March 9.-The Canadian
Pacific railroad made further cut of 80
per cent in passenger rates, taking effect
today. One can now travel from Van
couyer to st. Paul for So Travel east
as well as west is very heavy.
Montreal, March 9.-Ths Canadian
Pacific railroad has again made So cut
in rates west. This makes the second
class fare $25 to any place on tine coast
and the first class S31.
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-10
A HOT SCOTCH.

L ewiston, March 8-A young man evil
IDENTIFY Scotch asked for lodging at the
police station tonight and told the story
that he arrived in this city about three
O'Clock this afternoon and engaging a ten
cent team TO be driven to the home of his
brother was carried outside the city
limits. On his way he was given drink
and when he came to himself at 1880 p.
m. WAS in the park near the police station
and his money, 1913 was gone, rs also were
his trunks. kHe gave the name OF EZRA
Brown OF Nashua, N. ii.
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-10
Free Pills.

Sond your address to B. E. Bucklen
& Co., Chicago, and get free sample
box of DIR. Kings New Life Pills. A
trial will convince you of their merits
These pills are easy in action and are
particularly effective in the cure of Con-
stipation and Sick Headache. For Ma
laria and Liver t, ou3les they have been
proved invaluable They are guaranteed
TO be perfectly free from every deleteri-
GUS substance and to be purely vegetable
They do not weaken by their action
but by giving tone to stomach and bow
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The Portland daily press., 1898-03-10
MCKINLEY KNOWS.


maohinists and seamen and was given
the DO wer to take the men. The depart
ment is still striving vigorously to secure
machinists, especially men who know
row to run stationary engines.
Official reports indicate that the
autonomy scheme projected for Porto
Rico has been put into successful opera
ton. This is of interest mainly because
of the resemblance between the project
and the plan which 1t is now sought to
put into play in Cuba.
A dispatch from the United States con-
sui at San Juan. states that the inaugu-
ration of the cabinet and ceremonies OF
the 18th ult. He says the whole day was
one of great manifestation of joy. The
war department is arranging to secure
large supply OF the most modern rifles.
sufficient in time of emergency to arm
$40. 900 men, The need of these modern
guns has long been apparent.
1t was stated by high officials OF the de-
parsment today that no board was neces-
sary to inquiry into the merits OF the
various guns on the market, but the de-
partment would turn TO the best sources
OF supply that are within the United
States to turn out rifles of the most i'm
proved pattern as fast as the government
wants them. 1t is not unlikely. however,
The demand will require the army to turn
.
and adopt IN part at least one OF the
American made guns. General Miles
strongly favors the straight pull guns.
1t is of American make and has been
adopted by the British as the standard
arm, O million beng now in the hands OF
the British soldiers. General Miles recon-
mended its adoption eighteen years age
when q member of the board and his
views will have much weight. This CUR
is used by the navy, and this is being
urged as another point in its favor, as thu
reserve supply would be available fol
either branch of the government service.
Attention is BEING given to supplies O.
powder, cartridges, etc , for the army
Those in authority say orders can be fllet
without delay, and that the only hrancf
of ordnance for which the facilities are no
fully up to an emergency demand is
heavy fertilization guns.
Ssnor Mendonca, the Brazilian minister
said today he had received no Information
as to the reported negotiations toward thu
purchase of Brazilian warships now II
course of construction in foreign yards
In other official quarters the impression
is growing that there is better prospec
of SECURING ships now building for Argen
tine and Chilli. Brazil has been active OF
late in building up her navy, and there i
doubt as to her willingness to part witt
any of the ships now building for her
These include two iron clads at the Arm
strong yards, two iron clads at La Seine
France, and three torpedo Eoats catcherl
at Stettin, Germany. Considerable i'm
taey have become largely the property Of
Brazil. 1t is claimed, however, that thu
report of treaty between Brazil ant
Chilli which would prevent from one selling
sqips unless the other sold at the SAM
time is erroneous.
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-10
sTAGE GAME JUST IN TIME.

Providence, r. l., March 9.-Henry
Briggs, peddlar of meat, fish and yege-
tables through the farming districts be-
tween Olneyville and Scituate was held
up by three highwaymen in broad day
light on the Hartford pike this after
noon. With pistol at his head, his
money was demand. He had $50, which
he was ready to deliver when the Scituate
stage rolled upon the scene on its way to
the city The highwaymen were scared
and fled through a swamp, wading
through the water above their knees. II
is not likely that they will be appre-
bended
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-10
HEROISM REMEMBERED.

Boston, March 9.-The committee ap.
pointed to have charge of the disposition
of the fund raised for the relief Of the ia.
miles Of the firemen killed at the Merri-
mao street fire, February 5,this afternoon
apportioned the fund, which amounted
to $751;, 3O5. 80. The total amount Is diyid-
ed into 20 shares of 81 ,915 each to be dis.
tributed as follows: Family of District
Chief Egan, five shares; family of Capt.
Victory, Ave shares; family of Lisut.
Gottwald, six shares; family of Patrick
J. Disken, two shares; family of John
]. Mulhern, one share; family of W. j.
Welch, one share. S4