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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-11-16
CHAMBERLAIN TALKED PLAINLY.
Secretary's First Public Address Since
Return From America.
Scores France for Constant EfSort to
Harrass Great Britain--Hopss for Bet.
ter Understanding in Future.

Scores France for Constant Efsort to
Harrass Great Britain--Ho opes for Bet.
ter Understanding in Future.
Manchester, November IS. AT the na-
tional liberal unionist conference here TO-
day, Mr.. Joseph Chamberlain, secrstszy
of state for the colonies, made his asss
public speech since his return from the
United States. MI. Chamberlain, who
was much more expliciu on the subject OF
Anglo French relations than any OF his
colleagues In the cabinet has bean, said
it was the "hope of evary friend Of peace
that the French withdrawal from Fasho-
da is indicative of their raacceptanae Of the
principle of British control of the whole
valley of the Nile, regarding which there
cannot be any discussion whatever. .
Going on to recite Series of un-
friendly acts perpetrated by France in
various quarters of the globs during the
last ten or fifteen years, he aid:
"If better relations ars to be established
it win be necessary for French politicians
to abandon tactics whose object has been
to hamper and embarrass British policy
even in quarters where the French have
no interests to protect refer especially
to New Foundland, where, despite the
fact that the French fishery interests have
declined to n comparatively insignitioanB
point, the demands of the Frsn oh have
continually increased and their interfer-
ence with the development of the colony
has increased.
AT the present moment, New Found
lana is seriously suffering from an inter-
vention which Is of no advantage to
France, although Sc i0us detriment to
the British colony If the FashodH In
cident only serves to disabuse foreign
statesmen Of the erroneous conception
that the British will yield anything to
pressure, it will he blessing in dis
guise. y
After referring to the Thorough and
complete sympathy so noticeable between
tine .motherland and her colonies, MIR.
Chamberiaino.on as follows: : 81
What is of equal importanos, our Anne
rican kin folk have begun to understand
us better. 1--we have had differences in the
past, / believe they have risen entirely
from tine want for the proper mutual un-
derstanding, but now the American peo-
pie know that in the late trouble our
hearts went out to them.
II shall not attempt to predict what
may follow this Letter feeling; but ! may
at least hope that, in the future. the un-
derstanding of which have spoken N "
be perfected and that in the face of that
understanding we two may be able t.
guarantee peace and civilization to the
world.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-11-16
sPANiARDs WON'T SIGN.
semi-OfHcial Statement From Madrid To
That Effect.

Madrid, November 16.-According to
semi-of6ci.1 statements here, ths Spanish
peace commissioners will maintain their
present attitude in regard to the Philip
pine islands and will certainly not accept
the conditions of the United States.
Further, if the discussion does not return
to the limits of the protocol, as viewed by
the Spaniards. the Spanish commissioners
hays decided not to sign treaty OF peace.
1t is also learned from the same source
that complete accord prevails between the
Spanish government and its peace COM
missioners.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-11-16
RECIpROCITY A FAILITRE.

Washington, November l5.- Negotiations
on the proposed reciprocity treaty be.
tween this government and Great Britain
relative to the British West Indies, have
come to a halt with no PRESENT indication
that the treaty will be concluded in the
near future. The negotiations had pro-
ceeded to an advanced stage last spring !,
it being hoped that the signatures would
be appended before Congress adjourned
in order that the Senate might have an
opportunity to ratify. Since then, now
ever, obstacles have developed and the
negotiations which were so far along nave
lapsed into a condition of inaction.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-11-16
Local weather Report.

Portland, Nov 15-Ths local weather
bureau Office records as to the weather
are as follows:
8a barometer. 80. 069 thermome-
ter, "a; dew point. "A: humidity, 62;
wind, W; velocity, 81 weather. clear.
Sp. m.-Barometer. 30.120. thermome-
ter. 40; dew point. s8; humidity, 81;
wind SW; velocity s: weather cloudy.
Mean daily thermometer 81; maximum
thermometer, Al; minimum thermometer,
80: maximum velocity of wind, IA, NV;
total precipitation, IL.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-11-16
KHARToUM HoNoRs.

London, November l5-The Khartoum
honors have been Razetted. Captain
Kenna, Lieut.. Montmorency and Private
BayDe of the 2'st Lancers, and Captain
Smvth Of the second dragons, received
the Victory CROSS; Lieut. Sir Frances
Greenfield and Major General Lord Kitoh-
ener are made Knights of the Grand
Cross OF the Bath; Slatin Pasha ia made
o Knight Commander of st. Michael and
st. George and many OTHERS receive
various decorations.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-11-16
THE WEATHER.

Boston, Nov 15.-Forecast for Boston
and vicinity for Wednesday: Fair, south
west winds.
Washington, Nov. l5.-Forecast for
Tuesday for New England and Eastern
New York: Partly cloudy, warmer,
brisk southwesterly winds.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-11-16
ESPECIAL 10 THE rnEss.i

Cornish, November Is. The 18th an
nual meeting OF the West Oxford Teach
ers' association will be held at Kezar
Falls, Thursday and Friday, November
l7tn and 18th. The following will be the
pr ogramme:
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-11-16

York; First Mate Norman McInnis, Cape
Breton; Steward Joseph Nichols, De-
troit; Seamen A. r. hubbs of Duluth
MINI; Martin Coyle, Point Huron,
Mich. John Wallinder, Cardiff, Wales,
ana q Frenchman who was shipped al
Quebec. The ca tain ana crew are at
Mount Stewart awaiting orders and the
pleasure of the American consul
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evening J

7.30-Music.
soo-Address, Hon. W. W. Stetson Re
ception.
FRIDAY, A. NJ.
900-Business meeting.
9.SU-Ari5hmetics in our schools, Mr.
EN-. Stone, BrownHeld. Discussion.
10 housekeeping, Mr.. Earl Stanley.
Discussion.
TO- S0-Oral Arithmetic, Mr.. I. ID.
Drown. Discussion.
1l.00-Methods of teaching arithmetic,
Hon. w. W. Stetson.
ii. .30-Tbe teacher, Miss Flora Lord,
Kezar Falls Question box.
(Afternoon.)
130--Musio. Address. The school; Its
responsibility for moral training, Lev.
James Nixon, Kezar Balls.
2.O0-What can wonan's clubs do for
the public schools, Mrs Ellen ID. Mason,
North Conway. @hat is educatsons nir.
S. A. Mcdaniel. Discussion
UO-Difficulties in English grammar,
MIR. Isaiah Trufant. Analysis OF sentences
by diagram, Miss Flo de. <ish.
4 O0-Address, Hon. w. w. Ststson TkD
following are the officers of ,hs as,
alton: Presidens Edgar A kaharl, Frye
burg; vice president, DR.. q. Il. Wilson,
tiirain; secretary, Mrs. julia NJ. McIn-
tire, Sweden.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-11-16
STATE OF OHIO CITY OF TOLEDO, 60
LuCAS E0IINtI,Y. %

k51AIE OF OHIO, CITY OF 1UIEDO, I g
LUCAS COUNTY,
FRANK ]. CHENEY makes oath that ne is the
senior partner Of the firm OF F. j. CHENEY 4
Co. doing business in tho City of Toledo.
County and State aforesaid, ami that said firm
VIII pay the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOL
LARS for each and every case OF CATARRH
that cannot be cured by the use OF HALLS
FRANK j. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in my
presence, this 9Th iay of December. a. D: 1886.
-, A. w. GLEASON,
SEAL
49, Notary Fadlfc.
aets directly ON the blood and mucous surfaces
OF the system Send for testimonials. nee.
+. ]. CHENEY s. CO., Toledo. y.
Sold by Druggists, roe.
Halls Family PILLS are the best.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-11-16
GOVERNOR OF MALTA,

London, November 15.--Lieut. General
Sir Francis Grepfell, inspector general Of
auxiliary forces and IN supreme command
OF the british force of occupation In
Ecypt mas been appointed governor of
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-11-16
THE UNION W ms

Chicago, November 15.-The Chicago
Yirdsn Coal company today practically
acceded to all the demands of the striking
miners. he company agrees to pay the
union scale of forty cents for hand wesk
and thirty three cents for machine work.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-11-16
BANK PRESIDENT BANKRUPT.

New York, Nov. 16.--James NC
Naughton, the former presiden. OF the
Tradesmen's National Bank filed a, VOL
untary petition in bankruptcy. Inere
are no assests mentioned in the petitioh'
while the liabilities are placed at 81, l2i,-
l3O.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-11-16
THURSDAY, P. NJ.

/. 1.30-Prayer. Music. Address of well
oo1ne Response, Hon. W. W. Stetson.
L a.G0-How shall the teachers in the
rural schools keep in touch with chang
ing educational methods? Ist, Iinpor-
tance of right methods and psin. ipies,
Mr.. Ernest X. Woodbury., FIR, esurg; I'd,
Means Of keeping in touch with them,
Kew. Ernest ID. Abbott. Fryeonrg; I'd,
AS applied to geography, Harriet ABB
bott, Fryeburg
00-Nhat to do with ciyics; How 60
make good citizens, F. A. Fox, Esq, Keaar
Falls.
8 30-The teachers in society, Miss Eu-
nice w Fobes. Cornish. Duty of parents
to scholars, and scholars to parents,
Miss Blanche Spring.
4. 4.00-Quession box.
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WEST OXFORD TEACHERS.

Annual Meeting of Association at Kezsr
Fails This Week.
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DECLINED TO REPLY.
Asked If Shafter Offered to Resign
Command to lin,
GEN. BRECKINRIDGE REFUSED TO
ANSWER.

A Volunteer Surgeon of Pennsylvania Reg
iment an Important Witness-Relaie es
SOM OF the Abuses of Camp Thomas
Gen. b eaver severely criticizes a Quar-
master.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-11-06

ng the tracks at the disputed point.
fhe plan to bridge or place a subway
beneath the tracks would not be toler-
ated if the word of the various counsel
was TO be taken, and nothing short of
the tracks being elevated or the cross
ing left as it is at the present time,
would seem to- appease their injured
clients.
Attorney Torrey of Boston, counsel
for the Fitchburg Railroad, was present
and appeared in favor of the petition.
He said that to raise the tracks through
the city, as was proposed would entail
an estimated expense of at least 81, 000,-
600 and as it was planned to abolish all
the crossings in time between Boston
and Troy, to pay a $1,000,O0O or $500, 600
for the abolition of two crossings in the
city Of itchburg, would cause any
road except the Boston and Albany to
go into the hands of a receiver.
AS to the question of the residents of
the south side of the city being incon-
venienced by the abolition of the cross
ing, he said that if the tracks We're
raised, that either the Union depot
would have to be moved at least one
third of a mile north of its present To-
cation. or it would have to be reached
by a long fight Of stairs which, in his
mind, would have the tendency to
trouble the people not a little. City
Solicitor Pierce Tnade the closing argu-
ment and presented the views of the
city at large as to the abolition. The
matter was taken under advisement by
the commissioners.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-11-06

Ladies heavy cotton jersey vests
and pants, were SSc, cash sale price,
gle EACH
Ladies silk trimmed jersey vests and
pants, were soc; cash sale price,
Ladies' superior jersey vests and
pants, were Csc, cash sale price,
Ladies wool jersey vests and pants,
real value 81 1-2c, cash sale price.
5Sc EACH
Ladies' all wool jersey ribbed vests
and pants, were S1.OO and s1.25, cash
sale price,
75c EACH
Misses white merino jersey vests and
pants, actual value 2sc, cash sale price,
Ice EACH
Boys heavy gray merino shirts and
drawers, 81 1-2c quality, cash sale price,
2lc EACH
Misses and children's white, all wool
vests and pants, and boys natural wool
shirts and drawers, ages 1 to S, We're
soc, cash sale price,
soc EACH
The same garment in ages S to Is,
were 75c, cash sale price,
sec EACH
Mems cancels hair wool shirts and
drawers, our regular 75c quality, cash
sale price,
55c EACH
Mems $1OO natural wool shirts and
drawers, cash sale price,
Tic EACH
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-11-06
JohnA. Brown
Killed
A BIG DERRICK
Acts of Miserable Vandal-
ism Disturb Westboro.

Westboro, Nov. 5.-John A. Brown of
New York city. employed by NJ. j.
Linnane on the new Water street
bridge, was fatally injured this morn
ing while at work on the derrick.
Brown was standing beneath the scales,
used in lifting the dirt from under the
bridge and the scales slipped by acct
dent when in the air. and came down,
striking Brown on the head and back.
John Henry was dispatched on a
bicycle for a doctor, and soon DR.. Ed
win 3. Harvey arrived and rendered
assistance. The injured man was con-
scious, but complained of pains in his
back. There was a cut over his right
temple. and he was bleeding profusely
at the nose. He was placed on a
stretcher and carried to the house of
jeremiah Morrill,. who resides near by,
and placed in bed. Later he was remov-
ed the Emergency hospital at South
birmingham, and everything was done
for the suffering man, but he died at
half past l.
Prof. Howard B. Grose of Boston,
who is to give course Of six lectures
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-11-06
THE CURFEW.
No. Brookfeld Discussing
Feasibility of the Idea.

North Brookfield, Nov. 5.-The cur
few idea which is being tried in several
towns in this state, may secure a foot
hold in this place in the near future.
Local streets are filled with young chill
dren at hours when they should be at
home and in bed. The Appleton Club
took up the discussion at their last
many supporters who desire TO see it
put in operation, it also had some who
opposed It on the ground that it takes
the authority from the parents, and
thus be harm to the children. The
discussion is still being agitated, and
will probably be pushed in the near fu-
ture.
At the First Church, tomorrow even
ing, q praise service will be held with
special music under the direction of II.
c. MEllett, anG the pastor, Rev. John
L. Lowell. Will begin series of SER
mons upon Hymns of the Hebrew
Church.
Nielsen IT. De Lane and c. X. Web
Der leave next Tuesday for Eastlake,
Fla to spend the winter, going by boat.
They win be Joined by several people
from the surrounding towns in few
days.
Conccrdia Lodge. X. of p, will work
the rank Of page at their regular meet
ing net Wednesday evening.
Dr. Idell Edmunds has moved to
Clinton, where she will practice her
profession.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. H. Holt win soon
leave for Denver. Col, where they will
reside for a while.
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Co. EdW |. Smith Co. Edw |. Smith Co. EdW l. Smith Co.

on the Political and Social Develop
ment of Europe" since the French rev.
olution. has selected the following sub
jects November 16, THE Rise of Dem
ocracy in England; November %
France Since the Revolution; No
vember so, THE Founding of the Ger
man Empire; December Z, 1.-THE
Founding of the German Empire: De
cember IA, THE Establishment oil
United Italy; December 81, Russia.
Tickets for the entire course are 81. 90;
single admission % cents, and are fol-
sale at the stores of G. H. Pond, w. H
Short and A. Z. Longley.
There seem to be parties in West
boro who make it their business to de-
stroy property and make a general dis
turbance. Recently a party, or par
ties, entered the Pine Grove cemetery
and broke various headstones and vas
es that We're on the graves of the dead
This is not the only time that malicious
mischief has been committed there
Flowers have been stolen from the
graves, and vases and other small ar
ticles have been carried away If the
party is caught at it the punishment
will be severe.
superintendent Henry w. Forbes has
offered reward of SO for any inform
alton that will lead to the arrest and
conviction of the persons who did the
mischief.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-11-06
DOWN THE VALLEY.
Matters Which Greatly Interest People Of
WhItinsvilIe. aa

whitinsville, Nov. Brmdamour,
the magician of Woonsocket, r. l.,
gave very interesting entertainmenf
in Mumford Hall last evening and had
large attendance.
The z. S. Best. Chapter, Epworth
League of the M. &. Church, gave a
social and entertainment last evening
in the vestry of the church. Thsf 70
gram, which was given by local tassI &
was very pleasing.
Next Tuesday is election day. a.
the question as to who will go froh
settled. The two candidates, f. Z.
Taft, republican, and Dr. C. H. Harri-
man, democrat. are both popul;6 men,
and their chances seem to beS retty
nearly even, with odds slightly In IA
vor of the doctor The electric road
question accounts for this. in q meas
ure. as the great majority Of people
want an electric road and are going to
have 1t if possible.
Word has been received here by Davis
p. Gray. postmaster, Of the death Of
his son-in-law, James Alexander of
Springfield. Mr. Alexander formerly
resided here.
George Fisher of Boston is visiting
friends in town.
Miss Margie King of Hoosac Falls.
who has been making an extended visit
with Mr.. and Mrs. George Edmunds OF
Maple street, returned home this morn
ing.
The Whitinsville foot BAH team went
to North Grafton this afternoon to plav
the st. Joseph's of that place
Rev. w. +. Webster win deliver an
address in the Nj. Z. Church tomorrow
morning at 1880 O'clock
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Thompson by the freight, and did not
reach town Sunday night until about
midnight. The train now connects with
a regular passenger train which brings
the milk car to East Thompson, and
the +rain gets here by 8 o'clock. The
railroad officials have assured local
business mer that the matter will be
considered when the new time table is
gotten out The train would be OF
great value to the townspeople.
Sixteen names have been secured
toward forming banjo, mandolin and
guitar club in town. There are many
good performers on these instruments
hero.
Many of the Harvard rooters from
Southtridge are in Boston tonight, hay
ing been down today to take in the big
game.
Miss Emily Cumberbach had the enc
of her finger cut off today while work
ing on a cutting machine in the case
department at the American optical
works.
The southbridgc grange will hold one
of their popular socials in Arcanun
Hall Tuesday evening. Blanchard
Orchestra Will furnish music, and dane
ing Will be enjoyed.
There will be meeting of the Wom-
ems Relief Corps in the G. a. r. Hal
Monday night
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-11-06
South County
Town
REQUIRES SEWERS
Sunday Train Service May
Be Had in Southbridge.

Southbridge, Nov. 1.-The warrant
calling the town meeting for next
Tuesday contains seven articles, the
most important, aside from the one for
the election of officers, is the article
referring to the purchase of certain
land that has been approved by the
state board of health, situated near
3 Ssndersdaie, for the location Of a sys-
TEN Of filter beds to dispose of the town
sewage.
The system to be proposed by the
committee and the one Of which they
have all necessary plans, is similar to
the one now in use at the city of
Brockton. Action must soon be taken
on the sewer question. as the present
sewer that empties into the Quinebaug
river at Lensdale is entirely inadequate
and has been complained of as q men
ace TO the health Of this portion Of the
town
A movement is on foot to have the
Sunday milk train from here in the
morning, and back at night. made a
regular passenger train. Formerly the
milk car came from Boston TO East
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-11-06
MANY WERE PRESENT.
Visiting clergYmsn Show Their Respect
for Sorrow of Rev. J. R. Murphy.

Grafton, Nov. 5.-The funeral of Mrs.
Elizabeth Murphy, who died Thursday
afternoon, was held at St. Philips
Church, at 10 o'clock this morning,
with solemn high mass of requiem.
Those who officiated at the services
were Rev. Denis Scannell of Worcester,
celebrant; Rev. George NJ. Fitzgerald
of Holden, deacon; Rev. James Prem
dergast of Otter River, sub deacon,
and Rev. NJ. ]. Carroll. master of .cere-
monies. The funeral was very largely
attended, and among those present was
an assembly of priests from Worcester
and the county towns. The bearers
were w. NJ. Prendergast, Christopher
Powers, NJ. Mclaughlin, Daniel Har-
rington, James Prendergast and Frank
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-11-06

Hopkins. Interment was at St Johns
cemetery, Worcester.
A large number of foot ball admirers
from this town attended the Worcester
game today. (
Roscoe Smith has returned from
Pennington, n H, where he has spent
the past few months.
j. N. Cobb of Norwich, Conn, is a
guest of relatives and friends in town.
The selectmen will hold a regIlsf
meeting Monday evening.
Miss Alice f. Harrington gave dana
cling lessons to a large number, in
Grange Hall, this afternoon and eye-'
ming.
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THE FINAL HEARING.
Filchburg Road May Remove All Grade
Crossings Between Boston and Troy
on the Main Line.

Fitchburg, Nov. 1.-THE special COM
missioners appointed by the supreme
court to hear the question of abolishing
two of the principal grade crossings of
this city, held their third and last ses-
sion in the county court house this
morning. The hearing was primarily
for the purpose of allowing the counsel
their arguments. and this was what
developed. Four lawyers presented
arguments against the abolition of the
street crossing, which is the smaller
of the two in question. was not objected
to with any force. The principal bone
of contention is the Laurel street cross
ing, where a large amount OF property
is involved. 1t is at this point also
where a new street on the south side
of the city is proposed to accommodate
those that would be cut off from cross
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-11-06
MEMS AND BOYS
FURNISHINGS

Boys flannelette and French flannel
blouses ages ? to Il, were soc, cash
sale price,
39e EACH
Mems and boys heavy Hannelette
night shirts, extra long. were CSC, cash
sale price,
45c EACH
Mems fannelette shirts, regularly 75c.
cash sale price,
45c EACH
% dozen mems suspenders, mohair or
leather ends, best CSC quality, cash sale
Ice A PAIR
z FOB Csc
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-11-06
HUNTING RECORD GONE.
Jefferson Nimrods Secure Several Rab
bits and Hares-Other Notes.

Jefferson, Now 5.--Joseph Pepper,
Charles Lee and Joseph Taylor spent
today hunting and broke the record OF
this season. They bagged nine rab-
bits and five hares. The party had two
dogs-Rover and Spot. Nine of the
rabbits were shot in front Of Rover,
owned by Taylor, and the rest We're
shot in front of Spot, owned by Lee.
Joseph Kenney has returned from
Endfield. n. H.. where he has been
hunting for few weeks, and had good
luck.
Frank Farrar. who has been con-
fined to his home with lame shoulder,
has resumed work.
Mrs. Della Lavoie of Leominster is
the guest of Mrs. Frank German, OF
Princeton street.
A large number of relatives and
friends here attended the funeral OF
Mrs. Elizabeth Murphy of Grafton, to-
day
st. Mary's choir win sing Peters
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Smith Co. Edw l. Smith Co. Edw l. Smith Co. Edw Smith Co. EdW

mass in d at TO- so o'clock Sunday, at
St. Marys Church.
Herbert McCutcheon, Frank Miles,
Frank Wissell and George Bergan at
tended the flremen's ball, in Rutland,
last evening.