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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-09-16

COLUMBIA. S. c., Sept. 15.-The returns
in the gubernatorial contest are practically
completed. Out of total vote of S. 297. Gov.
EIlerbee's majority over Featherstone. Pro-
hiSltionist, has grown to 3,437
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-09-16

Colonel Roosevelt will not accept the NOM
ination of the Citizens Union for Governor
unless that organization will nominate the
remainder of the Republican ticket. That
is, Colonel Roosevelt is a Republican.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-09-16

Since so many provisional governments
and self-styled republics are springing up in
Cuba it seems douby fortunate that the
United States did not begin by recognizing
one that could not be found.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-09-16

STURGIS. Mich. Sept 1.-THE bank of
d. #. Parsons, at Burr Oak. six miles east
of Sturgis, is CLOSED Citizens of Burr Oak
claim the deposits alone made by the people
Of that village and vicinity will amount TO
between SIS. 900 and 100000.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-09-16

The President retains considerable army
because he has reason to believe that it may
be needed. Did he not, every volunteer
would be mustered out at once
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-09-16

The Sultan having refused to withdraw
Turkish troops from Crete in compliance
with the joint demand of all the admirals,
the question arises. what will the adnlirals
do about it?
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-09-16

journed.
Henry r. wolcott is brother of the
junior senator OF Colorado
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-09-16

About the only thing in the recent war
that somebody has not made "a kick about
is the conduct of the negro regulars. All
agree that they fought like heroes.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-09-16

1t was more than coincidence that the
insurgents evacuated the suburbs of Manila
the very day before the expiration of the
limit set by General Otis.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-09-16
Nsss DAVIS Recoverfng.

NARAGANSETT PIER. r. l.. Sept. Is
Miss Winnie Davis is much improved to-
day and the prospects are good for her
rapid recovery TO health. The hotel in which
she Is O guest closed for the season to-day.
but Miss Davis and her mother and the
attendants will remain until 1t is safe 70
remove the patient.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-09-16

OF the fifty members Of the Democratic
national committee thirty-seven are in IA
vof of the Chicago platform as it stands.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-09-16

Those persons who expected to enjoy
fight between Secretary Alger and General
Miles must find their fun elsewhere. The
fight is off.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-09-16

Perhaps the Republicans in Maine can af-
ford to be apathetic and not vote, but those
of other States, especially Indiana. should
not initiate their example.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-09-16

1t is said that there are three kinds of
silver Republicans III Colorado. In Indiana
a veneered Democrat officates as every
kind of silver Republican.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-09-16

General Otis is in earnest he hastens to obey
orders.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-09-16

The Taggart regime is anxious to divert
the attention Of taxpayers from it's pro-
posed increase of taxation is 2-S per cent
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The Portland daily press., 1898-09-09
o. E. S. AT AUGUSTA.

Augusta, September 8.-The annual
session Of the Grand Chapter Order of the
Eastern Star, opened in Masonic hall in
Augusta Thursday morning with loo
delegates in attendance. An address of
welcome was presented by Worthy Matron
Catherine G. Morrill, of the local chapter,
Grand Matron Nina v. Talbot Of Lewis
ton responding and delivering the annual
address, Other reports were that of the
Grand Patron Wilmot S. Ames of Au-
gustn, Grand Treasurer Rose B. Emery
of Augusta and Grand Secretary Annette
81. Hooper of Biddeford.
The secretary's report showed that six
new chapters had been organized during
the year. making a total of so in the
state, the membership being S,5l9; an
increase of 43l. Six chapters are working
under a dispensation.
The following officers were elected and
installed: Grand Worth Matron. Mr.. W..
81. Douglass of Lisbon Falls; Grand
Worthy Patron, J. Putnam Stevens of
Portland; Grand Associate Matron, Mrs
Sarah F. T. Morse of Auburn; Grand As
sociate Worthy Patron, Samuel L. Miller,
Waldoboro; Grand secretary. Mrs.
Annette 81. Hooper Of Biddeford; Grand
Treasurer, Mrs. Rose B. Emery of Angus
ia; Grand Conductress. Mrs. Belle P.
Smiley of Waterville; Grand Associate
Conduotress, Eva M. Ripley of South
Montville.
The Portland daily press., 1898-09-09
WILL DELIBERATE IN SECRET.
Evacuation Commission VIII Meet Behind
Closed Doors.

Havana, September So p. m.-The
Spanish mail steamer Ciudad de. Cadiz.
which arrived today, brought instruo-
tons from Madrid government to the
Spanish evacuation. commissioners, deal
ing with the details of the evacuation,
the questions of Notifications, buildings,
mortgages and other propertissEof the
state to be renowned. by Spain along with
her sovereignty in the island.
The joint sessions of the commissioners
will be held behind closed doors in the
palace of the colonial government and it
is understood that the utmost secrecy will
be observed, all avenues of information
being jealousy guarded.
The United States transport Resolute
with the American military commission
ers is expected to arrive tomorrow. The
commissioners it is announced here, will
live on board the transport, coming
ashore each morning and returning in
the afternoon to the vessel. Special pre-
cautions will be taken to insure abso-
lutte order and to prevent any hostile de-
1nonstration that might possibly be made.
The tobacco crop at Vuelta Aba1o prom
Uses to be the smallest on record. The
principal reason is the scarcity of oxen
which were stolen by the insurgents or
confiscated by the Spanish commanders
to feed the troops. Considering that
many individual tobacco growers have
lost three or four hundred oxen each. not
counting those lost by the large compa.
MES and smaller firms, some idea may be
gathered of the drawbacks to tobacco
cultivation in this respect. Many
of the sugar estates, however, have begun
work.
The Portland daily press., 1898-09-09
THE CORTES DISORDERLY.

Madrid September S.-The disorderly
scene witnessed in the chamber yesterday
evening would have shaned a bull light
ring.
Fists and sticks were shaken in the air
and inyectives were heard on all sides.
AS O result several duels are expected to
take place.
1t is understood that Spain had in
tended to bargain at the Paris peace con
ference to retain part of the Philippine
islands, but the impression somehow pre-
walls that republic will be established
here under the professionals of the United
States, Great Britain and Germany.
Gen. Polavieja,. the former sscaptain
general of Cuba and the philippines,
who has just issued manifesto in the
intimation that he is ready to place him
self at the head of a neutral party in
politics, is understood to be recruiting q
strong party of disconnected Liberals and
restoring the military preponderance of
the government.
The Spanish cabinet at it's meeting this
morning agreed to take the most stringent
measures to prevent the publication of
the proceedings of the Cortes and to pro-
vide for the censorship of telegraphio de-
spatches
The newspapers assert that the govern
ment Is greatly surprised and chagrined
at the attitude of the Conservatives in
the chamber which indicates that the
government is isolated on questions of
such magnitude as the conclusion of the
peace treaty.
Continuing the Spanish papers express
the opinion that this foreshadows the
downfall of the ministry.
The Portland daily press., 1898-09-09
CHEERS FOR MILES.
General of the Army Warmly Greeted at
Washington.

Washington, September S.-Major
Miles, accompanied by Mrs. Miles and
Colonies Mauss and Michler, of his staff,
arrived here from New York at 6.35
o'clock this evening. The general and
party were met at the station by Major
Black of Gen. Miles's staff and Capt.
Morton, chief clerk in the office of the
commanding general.
AS Gen. Miles passed through the
crowd his hands were grasped u score OF
times by enthusiastic men and women.
He gave a cordial greeting to all and as
he and Mrs. Miles stepped into their car
riage the crowd burst into cheers.
While expressing qualification at the
successful termination of the war and
his pleasure at once more being at his
home, Gen. Miles said he had nothing to
say in addition to his statement given
to the pr ess in New York.
From the station Gen. and Mrs. Miles
were conveyed directly to their residence.
/. Gen. Miles did not leave his home dur
ing the evening. 1t was expected that o
would call at the White House, but he said
that he had no intention of doing SO to-
night. He will resume his duties at the
headquarters of the army in the war de-
partment tomorrow morning and Will
avail himself of an early opportunity to
pay his respects to the President.
The Portland daily press., 1898-09-09
ALCOHOL KILLED THEM.
An Explosion of Spirits Responsible for
Three Deaths in New York.

New York, September S.-Three work
men were burned to death in tire that
occurred in Max Steiner & Co. g .whiskey
house at SO Vesey street this afternoon.
The fire was started by the explosion Of
a barrel of spirits of alcohol. Ths dead
are: William Witt, foreman; Rudolph
Schosnborf and man known by the
name of "Paul"
There were 18 men, the foreman and
two young women at work at the time of
the accident. Witt, it is believed was
killed almost instantly, and like the
other two dead was frightfully burned.
All three bodies were found In the base
ment where the explosion occurred and
where the liquors were blended there be-
ing $500 gallons of pure spirits in copper
tanks in this part of the building. The
fire spread rapidly and it was with diff
Guilty that the other employees escaped,
several of them, including both young
women, having to be rescued by persons
who rushed up when the explosion &C.
CURED. The explosion is believed to have
originated from the flame of an open gas
jet, this form of light being used in tho
cellar where the alcohol was being
handled. sd
The loss to the firm dues not exceed
$40, 900. which is fully covered by in
surance.
The Portland daily press., 1898-09-09
TELLER ADDRESSES sILvERITEs.
Isn't Ashamed He Voted For Bryan and
Would Do 1t Again.

Colorado Springs, Colo, September s.
-Four state conventions representing the
Democratic, Populist and Fusion and
anti Fusion Silver Republicans, assem-
bled here today, each in separate hall.
Further conflict over the possession of the
opera house between the warning factions
of the Silver Republican party was
averted by an agreement reached by the
leaders to hold separate in other halls.
The Teller Silver Republicans met in
Durkee hall. In calling the convention
to order, Chairman Blood said:
"There is no doubt that the people Of
Colorado are with Henry M. Teller in
th is fight
The delegates rose en- masse, waving
hats and cheering. The demonstration
continued five minutes. Senator Teller
was elected temporary chairman. He
made speech in which he reiterated his
well-known views on the sill, or question
and added:
ri believe we could best serve the
cause Of silver by organizing this party.
1t was for the purpose OF carrying on
the education of the people OF the coun-
to cast our vote where 1t would do the
most good for silver, because this ques-
tion is a paramount one. I have no
apology to make for voting for Mr..
Bryan. (Cneers.) I will say I would
again gladly support him in 1900.
(Cheers). When people said they could
not soc how could break away from the
old party. answered did not see how
could stay in it. :"
Senator Teller declared President Nc
Kinley was an enemy of silver. He ad.
vocated retention of the Philippines.
The Senator branded ex-Chairman
Breads g. statement that band of thugs
had been placed in the opera house as an
Infamous lie." He characterized the
partykthat seized thel theatre by assault
yesterday as a gang of murderers.
The anti Teller Silver Republicans met
Pueblo in the chair Nothing was done
this morning in either convention except
the appointment of committees.
The Democratic convention assembled
in Temple theatre. Charles e. Bessington
Of Denver being elected temporary chair.
man.
The Populist state convention was
called to order at the Blind institute.
Lyman NJ. Henry of Ouray was tsmpo-
raTy chairman. Senator Wolcott came to
town today and has been in conference
with some of the anti Teller silver Re-
publican leaders. This faction will de-
clare for the ''free and unlimited coin
age of silver at the ratio of 16 to L." omit
ting the words, without waiting for
the aid or consent of any other nation. -
The resolution will commend President
MoKinley's war policy. This convention
nominated Simon Guggenheim for
governor by acclamation.
The Portland daily press., 1898-09-09
FUNERAL OF MAJoR.uLMER.
First Regiment Companies Accompany
Body of Deceased Commander to Grave.

Rockland, September s.-The funeral
services Of the late Major Ulmer. 1st
Maine volunteers was held at the Methodist
church. Chaplain g. S. Cummings Of Au-
burn officiating. The first battalion was
ordered from Augusta at the expense Of
the United States government to escort
the remains of it's late major to the grave.
Adjutant General Richards, Inspector
General Hoyt and Lieut.. Col. Printable
of the Governors staff were present and
also Col. Kendall Of the LIST Maine with q
portion of his staff. The services at the
church were very impressive as were the
military services at the cemetery. The
procession consisted of about 700 men and
included platoon of police, Its regiment
band, Edwin Libby post, G.. A. r., regi-
mental officers, bugle corps, Cos. I, M. g
and 81, LIST regiment state militia and
Keys division U. Il. K. P, OWL officers,
Belfast division, q. R. K. p, Masonic
fraternities, members of the Knox county
bar and citizens in carriages. Three vol
leys were fired at the grave, taps were
sounded by the bugles and the services
were over.
During the funeral hour all business
houses were closed and bells were tolled.
The Portland daily press., 1898-09-09
AT POINT OF REVO-V- r.
How Chicago Man Attempted TO Cole OF
His Bill,

Chicago, September s.-Wm. R.
Mcfarland of the horse commission firm
of Mcfarland & Evans, of East St. Louis,
Newgrass d Son, at the stock yards here,
and presented a revolver at the head of
Louis N. Newgrass, the junior member of
the firm, commanded him to send for his
cashier, Frank Moseley. Upon the ap-
pearance of Moseley, Mcfarland drew an
other revolver and ordered the cashier
to draw a check in his favor for slO,4le
which he claimed the firm owed him.
When the cashier had finished making out
the check, Mcfarland calmly instructed
Newgrass to affix his signature TO the
paper. That done, the man from East
st. Louis lined to the two frightened
administered an oath to them to the effect
ghat they would not attempt to follow
nlm or raise an cutlery. He then departed.
AS soon as the visitor had left the office,
however, Moseley and Newgrass tele-
phoned the police headquarters what had
happened. The check was drawn on the
National Live Stock bank. Mcfarland
was standing at the cashiers wi dow
with the check in his hand when two
officers entered, and seized him. McFar
land was quickly disarmed and in few
minutes later was behind the bars of a
csll at the police station.
According to Mcfarland, the $40, 4l6
which he collected represented the amount
due him from Dufour & Co., stock yard
Q ,mmission merchants, who failed some
t me ago. He said he foreclosed on the
urn which went to the wall in conse-
Quence. and that the assets were trans
ferred to Newgrass & Son.
The money which Mcfarland attempted
to collect by intimidating Newgrass and
Moseley Is said to he the amount due
Mcfarland in consequence of sale of
horses to the DeFour Commission compa.
ny.
The Portland daily press., 1898-09-09
YOUNG wHEELER's BODY FoUN D.

New York. September s.-The bodies OF
naval cadet, Thomas H. Wheeler. son of
Major General Joseph Wheeler. at d
Second Lieut.. Newton D. Kirkpatrick,
who were drowned while in the sea yeste.
day, came in with the tide and were
thrown on the beach about O'Clock this
morning. The bodies were found living
close together. just below the life station
about u quarter Of mile from where stEe
young men had gone in bathing.
Gen. wheeler and his three daughters
who are here with him, will acroml aay
the remains of the generals son, Thomas,
to the family home in Wheeler, Ala.
The party will probably go to New York
at once.
The body of Lieut.. Kirkpatriok,.. who
was drowned with young Wheeler Will be
taken to the home Of his father, r. ID.
kirkpatrick, in Lexington, Va. The wi r
department. has been requested to detail
an officer to accompany Lieut.. Kir
patrick's remains to Virginia. President
Mckinley and a large number Of other
officials in Washington have sent mes
sages to Gen. Wheeler expressing the
greatest sympathy for him.
Gen. Shafter called upon the bereav;d
officer before going to New York this
morning and remained with him for half
an hour.
The Portland daily press., 1898-09-09

Yesterday afternoon Miss Marsda
Adams, the principal Of the Emerson
school, met the various teachers who are
to act as her assistants, for the first time
at the new building. The purpose of
the meeting was to assign the teachers
to the different rooms and make general
arrangements for opening Rthe school on
Monday next.
The formal dedioatory exercises will
not take place for about fortnight after
the term begins, as 1t is desirable to have
everything in place, especially the deco
rative art work. And in this connection
we would refer TO the beautiful friezes
The Portland daily press., 1898-09-09
GERMANY STEPS IN.
Protests A gainst Use of ForEeries Again st
Dreyfus.

Rome, September st he Tribune de-
clares that Count Won Munster, the Ger
man ambassador to France, in the name
of Emperor William, has just reported to
NJ. Del Case, the French foreign minis
ter, that the alleged letters between the
Emperor and Count Won Munster and
the Emperor and Capt. Dreyfus are. spuri-
Gus and that If the French government
should utilize such false documents In
an eventual trial, he (von Muunster),
had orders to demand his passports.
ESTERHAZY STILL ALIVE.
Paris, September 8.-There is no
foundation for the report circulated In
the United States that Major Comte
Walsin Esterhazy, whose alleged author
ship of the bordereau in the Dreyfus case
is now being considered BY special
military committee OF inquiry, has COM
mitted suicide.
The only authority for the suicide story
is La France which asserts that the police
have confirmed the report. 1t is tmpos-
81 Bile as yet to ascertain positively, but
the best sources Of information discredit
the rumor. There is, however, consider
able mystery about Esterhazy's move
ments He is variously reported as at
London, Ostend and other points. The
net is closing around him.
Some of the papers are establishing
circumstantials of a confession he made
in the presence of witnesses that he was
the author of the memorandum upon
which Dreyfus was condemned, 1.-THE
bordereau.
The Portland daily press., 1898-09-09
RACES AT HARTFORD.

Hartford. CT, September 8 THE Grand
Circuit meeting at Charter Oak park
pulled off 10 heats In today's racing
finishing the 2.0S trot loft over and the
two other races from Yesterdays pro.
gramme, besides making good Roadway
with today's card. The results:
2.0s trot, purse $4,000. The Abbott. LIST;
Kentucky Union, ID; Rilma, 3D.. Best
time, 200 "a.
eli pace, purse $4,000. Helena Duplex,
lst; Ellie Powers, I'd; Woodshed, Sd.
Best time, $40 10
2. IS trot purse $500. Celibate, 1st;
Suprol, I'd Nibbs. Sd. Best time, 2. is 81.
$50 trot, purse $4,000. Timorah, LIST;
Robert Patchen, I'd; Cuprum, Sd. Best
time. Q. IA Ia
2.3oS pace, purse $500, (unflnished).
Giles Noyes won two heats and Niohol
B.. one. Best time, a07 Ia
Handicap paoe, purse $1,000. Helen T.,
LIST; Monopole, I'd; Social Boy, Sd. Best
time, alt Ia.
The Portland daily press., 1898-09-09

determined. The kindergarten on st.
Lawrence street, will be removed to the
Monument street school. and a number Of
the pupils of the Monument street school
are likely to be transplanted to the Shall
er.
Wednesday afternoon at Superintendent
Lords Office a large number Of sample
chairs intended for the hall of the En-
rson school were inspected, and Mayor
Randall was present and critically In
spected every chair. He finally asked
that q Lewiston firm be asked to give
figures for 80 of them, as the chairs
made by this firm seemed to give the lest
satisfaction.
The Portland daily press., 1898-09-09
VESSELS MAY CLEAR FOR SPAIN.

Washington, September 8.-The re-
strictions imposed by this government as
result of the war which interfere with
the free passage of vessels between Spain
and her possessions and the United States
are to be removed. This descision was
reached by the President in accordance
with the recommendations of the secretar,
of the treasury and the acting secreta y
of state has cabled instructions to United
States consular officers that hereaft r
Spanish vessels will be permitted to enter
and clear from the United States during
the 'spresent condition Of AFFAIRS
The instructions are understood to con-
template entries from Spanish ports in
the peninsular, the Philippines. and Cuba
as we'll as clearances from the United
States to such ports. Trade between the
United States and Porto Rico, however,
is to be restricted to vessels of the United
States. The privileges extended to
Spanish vessels will, it is said, apply also
to ships of other nations.
The Portland daily press., 1898-09-09
TIE OCEAN TRAFFIC.

The change in the steamship arrange
ments this winter will have an impor-
tant bearing on the ocean freight carry.
ing business out of the port of Montreal
next summer 1t Is understood that tn Q
Leyland line will not only put five Of
their vessels on the Portland route this
winter. but will make an effort to retain
the Canadian business secured during the
winter months by running into Montreal
instead Of New York.