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The Portland daily press., 1898-05-31
TO ADJUST CANADIAN TROUBLES.
A Definite Agreement Has Been Made by
Two Governments.

Washington, May 30.-The Canadian
negotiations were concluded tonightswhen
a definite agreement was reached for the
creation of commission which shall con-
slider all the subjects Of controversy be-
tween the United States and Canada and
frame q treaty between the imperial gov
eminent and the United States for the
complete adjustment of these oontro-
versies. The agreement is now to be sub
mitted to the British government for its
approval and when this Is given the or
ganization of the commission will be
complete. For the present the agreement
is confined to the one point that the COM
mission shall be created, the time and
place for the commission to begin its
work being left for future discrimination.
1t is understood, however, that the first
meetings will be held at Quebec, prob
ably during the coming summer. The
mem bership Of the commission viii be
determined by the executive branches of
the two governments. The questions in
volved include the Behrlng sea, North
Atlantic and lake fisheries, border immi-
gration. reciprocity, mining regulations
In the kIondike and British North Amer
loan possessions and also the determination
of the Alaskan boundary line.
Those participating in the conference
were Sir Julian Pauncefote, the British
ambassador; Sir Louis Davis, Canadian
minister of marine; Gen. John W. Foster.
speoial commissioner in charge of Cana
dian affairs, and reciprocity commission
or Kasson.
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-31
SHIPPING NEWS.
Great Difficulty Experienced In Securing
Crews for Merchant Vessels.

Captains of sailing vessels are again ex.
periencing great difficulty in securing
crews. At this time of the year many
sailors go to the lakes, where they get
better wages and less work. This, in
addition to the enlistments in the navy,
has been a heavy drain ON the supply
usually found around these waters.
A marine paper says that If many more
sea-going tugs are drafted by the govern
ment. there will be famine in that
particular line of craft.
Canadian steamship agents who ex-
peoted that passenger traffic from Mont
real to Europe would be increased on &C.
count of the war, are being disappointed.
The reports of the passenger business at
Canadian ports thus far this season show
considerable falling off from the record
of last year. Last year being the Queen s
jubilee, large number of people visited
Europe for the special purpose of attend
ing that celebration, and consequently the
passenger traffic was much greater than
usual. Comparing this springs business
with that OF an ordinary year, it still ap-
pears to be somewhat behind. The Cana
dian freight steamers. however, have been
unusually busy this season, largely as q
consequence Of war, but also as result
Of the scarcity Of wheat in England. The
rates are now dropping. and the business
falling off again.
One Gloucester fishing schooner. the
Edith NJ. Prior, stocked $4,000 in the
paddock fishery the past season, making
her high line Of the feet.
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-31

succor those in distress. The duty of the
United States in this present war is to act
the part of the good Samaritan to the
oppressed island Of Cuba and to teach
Spain to curb her cruel passions and to
cease her evil works.
"Our great country, of which the stars
and stripes are the symbol will ever stand
for peace, liberty and humanity in the
brotherhood of nations.
Rev. Mr. Worcester also preached an
other eloquent sermon in the same church
in the evening. His SUBJECT then was.
"The Temple Widening Upward
BALDWIN.
West Baldwin, May 30.-Memorial SER
vices were held at the West Baldwin M.
f. church. The GRAFTON was delivered by
Rev. 9. Fl. Young. 80
Mr.. Young, gave very able discourse
beginning with the birth of the country
and reviewing it's history down to the
present day. His remarks on the Spanish
American war exclted much applause
from the old soldiers present. His ad-
dress was we'll appreciated by the audi
ence and it will be long remembered as
the best heard at West Baldwin for years.
Potter W. Burford passed away at his
home at West Baldwin May 30 after q
long and severe Illness His cath
resulted from heart disease and he has
been great sufferer for the past few
months. He leaves three daughters who
carefully administered to all his wants:
Mrs. George Dow of West Baldwin, Mrs.
Willard Ridlon Of Portland and Mrs. DIR.
Brown Of Everett, Mass. Funeral We'd
nesday, Junel.
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-31
DEERING.

Simeon Tracy, chairman, has issued
through T. II. Scammon, secretary of
the Democratic city committee, the call
for the ward caucuses on Monday even
ing, June 9th at 8 o'clock, to elect thei1
delegates, one each, to the state, county
and district convention.
The citizens Of wards a and will meet
at the rooms Of Hose company No. Of
Woodfords at Lewis kal], Spring street.
The various city Offices and public
schools were closed yesterday in observ
ance of Memorial Day.
The latest additions to the geological
display at Riverton are two handsome
deer born a few days ago.
Mayor Augustus F. Moulton reviewed
the procession yesterday afternoon al
Portland in front of City building il
company with Mayor Randall of thai
city. This is the first time that MAYO,
of Deering has been invited to participate
in the observance of 1.-THE day with the
citizens Of Portland.
Deering contributes literally every
year for the observance of the day bu
in some way or other the idea of recog
milton of the city through it's mayor has
not been thought of prior to this year.
DR.. W. S. Lord, the veteran surgeon
residing at Deering Point, is the owner
of fine female doc which he
values very highly. About $50
Saturday night. the dog was funvins
about the street and attempted to cross
the Portland & Rochester Railroad
tracks in front of an approaching train.
The dog was struck and its head was
severed from the body. The remains
were found soon afterwards at a
distance from the tracks.
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-31
PERSONAL.

Miss Jennie Deiano has been awarded
one of the essays for graduation at the
High school.
Mr. B.C. Weber of Portland, travelling
representative for Sidney, Shepard &
Co, of Buffalo, N. Y, large tinware
manufacturers, rode from Ellsworth to
Bangor on his bicycle in less than three
hours Mr.. Weber has ridden on the
wheel he now has over 10000 miles. He
rode over 1900 miles last season.
Martin L. Corwen and wife of San
Francisco, are stopping at the Columbia.
Mr.. John Anderson, proprietor of the
Mt. Pleasant house, is in the city. He
has aust returned from the mountains
whs9e he has been making some extern
siye improvements upon his house.
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-31
JAMES WHITE.
Dies Suddenly of Apoplcxy at Calvary
Cemetery.

Yesterday afternoon Mr.. James White.
the well known junk dealer OF Portland
Pier went out to Calvary cemetery, ac'
companied by his wife, daughter and
niece, to place flowers on the graves OF
his three children in his lot. The DAY De-
fore his wife had gone out and painted
the fence about the lot and his niece
washed the monument. The family had
all left the carriage at the lot yesterday
except Mr.. White. All at once Miss
Riley heard cry proceeding from the
carriage and called the attention OF Mr.
Dominiok O'Donnel to it. That gentle
man with Messrs. John Cooling and
David d. Ham igan went to the carriage
and found Mr.. White unconscious. They
rubbed him and tried to restore him but
he died in two minutes. Father Lee was
telephoned and went out with DR.. John
Franklin Thompson. Coroner Rich also
went out. 1t was declared case of ap-
oplexy. Coroner Rich considered an
inquest unnecessary. Edward buddy &
Son took charge of the remains.
Mr.. White was about 60 years of age.
He was one of the most extensive junk
dealers in New England. For number
of years he did a great deal OF business
with.the shoddy mills and at one time he
building mill of is own.
he was one of the best judges in sorting
rags in the country. He resided on
Brackett street where he leaves widow
and several children.
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-31
JEAEoTTsY CAUSED MURDER.

Boston, May s0.-Salyatore Colella, 20
tried to murder Caterina Di Rosa, an
attractive young woman So years of age.
living on Prince street, by shooting her
In the heck when in front OF 3ol Han
oyer street this evening. After firing the
shob ct the woman and seeing her fall to
from the wound, he turned the revolver
upon himself and sent bullet into his
brain. causing Ills death 10 minutes later.
The woman was but slightly injured.
jealousy is said to have led Colleia to
commit the deed.
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-31
IN DIR. HArCH's DEFENSE.

Ossipee, N. H., May B0,-The case of
DR.. Hatch was resumed Gin the Carroll
county court today. Arthur L, Foote OF
San bornville making the opening argu-
ment for the defence. ae said that the
evidence to be presented by the defence
would show that Mrs. Hatch did not die
from poison and there was no poison III
her stomach. He would show the good
character of the respondent. He woulo
put in testimony to show the fallibiiity
of the tests made by Prot Angel,
Among these witnesses would be Prof.
Bartlett of Dartmouth. DR.. Stephen Wit.
tum and Dr. A. II. Hartman of Laconis,
Me.
A number Of witnesses were put on to
show the good character and disposition
of the respondent and that he had always
lived in harmony with his wife. The de-
fence will probably rest tomorrow noon.
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-31
ASSAULTED HIS WIFE.

Yesterday afternoon a large crowd was
gathered on Cumberland street attracted
by the sight of a colored man choking q
colored woman. Officers Quian. Pills.
bury and Inspector Pickett Investigated
the matter and found that man whose
name Is Ernest Keith had tried to make
his wife remove all her clothing in their
house No. 20 Cumberland street and on
her refusal he showed her out of the house
and choked her. The officers arrested
him. He claimed that as she was his wife
lie had right to make her obey him.
In the municipal court he will have q
chance to prove that right.
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-31
CUMBERLAND COUNTY MINIS
TERS' ASSOCIATION.

This morning at 9.45 the members of
the Cumberland County Association of
Congregational Ministers, with their Ia
dies, meet at the chapel of the ST. Law.
renee Congregational church, and dine
together, at O'Clock in the church din
ing room, after which, if the day proves
pleasant they will visit Fort Allen.
This morning there may be session
at ST. Lawrence church for the ministers
and their ladies at which DR.. Fem will
speak. on 1.-THE Marrying of the Jews;''
Home Missionary "reminiscences, by
Mrs. L. W. Merrill; ''Phip Schaff," by
Prof. Woodruff of Bowdoin College, and
some stray remarks on the sense of hui
NOR by Rev. G. S. Patton.
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-31
BRIEF JoTTlNGs.

A meeting of the Fresh Air Society
will be held at room 9, City Building,
at 8 O. clock, this afternoon.
The customary summer plan of closing
the law offices at o'clock ON five days
of the week and at O'Clock Saturdays,
will go into effect tomorrow.
1t was reported yesterday morning that
the Harpswell Steamboat company S
steamer Sebascodegan had been pur-
chased outright by the government to be
used as patrol boat.
Quite number of the Portland Naval
Reserves came off the Montauk yesterday
morning on shore leave. The Reserves
took no part In the parade, as their uni
forms have not yet arrived.
A deer was born at behring's Oaks last
Saturday night. The little fellow is do
ing well and will be quite an attraction
this summer.
Commercial street and the water front
were quiet yesterday, nearly all of the
stores being closed and business suspend
ed for the day.
One of the features in the Riverton
an orchestra of IA musicians at afternoon
and evening performances.
The Maine Wooden Manufacturers asso-
citation will meet at Pittsfield on June z,
for the purpose of coming to an agree
ment concerning the time of opening
light weight goods for next year.
During the last vacation room L in the
=
room, and 1t has since been the observed
: of all observers. There are four new
pictures in the room and another one will
she added later, all views of the Acropolis,
and a base relief introduced from the
sfrieze of the Parthenon. There is a view
of tie Aoropolis as whole, picture Of
Breahtheum. the Parthenon of the pres
emit .day, and the same temple restored.
Orders have been received by the -1en
conneoted with the life saving service in
the first and second districts to work in
conjunction with the troops detailed along
the coast Qualifications in the matter of
signalling.
An adjourned meeting of the P. NJ. B.
association will be held at 80 Federal
street, this Tuesday evening at 7.30 p. m.
All members of the Blues are invited to
attend.
The regular monthly meeting of the
Portland Yacht club will be held at the
club house, Merchants wharf, Wednesday
evening, June list, at O'Clock.
A man was brought into the station
last night for evading fare on the Con.
gress street line.
The shower yesterday afternoon was a
serious damper to the people at Ever
green and Forest City cemeteries. The
bright sunshine and blue skies at noon
deluded them into the belief that the bad
wealth er was over.
The Portland Wheel club will go on a
run to Gray next Sunday.
A party of Portland people went to
BiddefOfd, last evening, Ito hear the Me-
mortal Day Grafton delivered by Rev. Fr.
Flynn, formerly of this city.
The Emery family reunion will be held
at South Berwick, June 20.
Nine arrests were made by the Port
land officers yesterday.
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-31
AT SOUTH BERWIC X.
Memorial Day Observed There in the Usua,
Manner.

South Berwick, May So.-Memorial
Day has been more generally observed
here today than for many years. At $50
p. m. Sunday memorial services were
held in the Congregational church. Rev.
DR.. Lewis, pastor of that church.
preached very stirring sermon on
Christian Patriotism. Today at 1.3O D..
m. q procession formed on Central square
in the following order:
South Berwick Cadet Band.
School Cadets.
Newichawaniok Tribe, l. o. R. M,
Puritan Senate, K, A. E. o.
Soldiers and Sailors Association.
Citizsns in Carriages.
1t proceeded to the various cemeteries
in town and decorated the graves of the
departed comrades, holding brief services
in each.
There was larger turnout than usual
and the residences and stores along the
line Of march were more generally and
deliberately decorated than ever before.
Prof. F. NJ. Greenlaw delivered the
memorial address in the Baptist church
this evening before large audience.
FRYEBURG.
: at z mg May as;-services approprl-
ale 10 memorial Sunday were held at tie
New Jerusalem church, Eryeburg at 10. 80
O'CLOCK and were attended by the Grover
posi-, ~. A. r., Seth Gordon camp,
,. OF ", and the citizens. The church
Was eisDorately decorated with branches
OF WIG blossoms, cut flowers. and hunt.
ing. Inc programme was as follows:
Organ voluntary,
mrs mrs 9: I. Lord, North Gorham. Me.
5 aIaise ?, Nations Hymn of
Fraise, Choir
Response-"A dante.
Quintette of Fryeburg Cornet band
lev. Samuel Worcester of Portland and
congregation.
Chan1- The Earth is the Lord's,''
Choir ana Congregation
Response-"Let Thss Resh ), "oie Ghoir
Reading-"Old Testament r ,essor
Kew. b; q. Abbott, pastor of Congreea-
Responsive service-"The Two Great
Commandments" o''
heauIhS--NeW Testament Lesson
+,o uAr hey. e. Fl. Abbott
| Home" N'ooi ~.
oFertory Nearer My God to Thee n =
So, pan Quintette
sermon. r hev. Samuel Worcester
Quintette, Choir, Coneregatiov
Benediction, Rev, Sam Del Eos ssas.on !
Postlude-"Hail Columbia,'; o Sprosssee
The music was appropriate and varv
acceptably rendered. The sermon vas ' f}.:yn
and was founded upon the words eiven1 ~ ~
Ps. 30, a part Of tha fifth verse, .TAiSd II
the name of our God we will set up Our
banners
After tribute to the beautiful custom
Of celebrating Memorial Sunday and
Memorial day BY the members Of the q.
A; +. Rev. MIR. Worcester said in part:
Our country has been blessed with
peace for many years but now. there comes
again the call to arms and there is now
tor tina first time since the Oitil war a
united country. The men Of the North
and inc men of the soqth once more, as
n 1 she days of old, march shoulder TO
snoulaer under one baiinsr. Nations as
we'll % individuals have responsibilities
ana auetas placed upon them that capnot
DO negleoeed WITHOUT dishonor. The
stronR "as0 always protect the weak and
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-31
CAPT. BERGMAN ENTERTAINED.

Capt. Bergman of the bark q. l. John.
son, entertained party of his friends
aboard his ship yesterday. Among the
invited guests were Mr.. and Mrs. Little
john, Miss Beulah johnson, Capt. Wards.
worth Lewis, one of the owners Of the
fleet, Mrs. Lewis and others. Dinner
was served at 4 O'Clock and comprised all
the delicacies of the season. Capt Berg
man, although quite young man, is
one of the, most popular and successful
captains that sails the ocean. This is the
captains first trip on this tine ship. The
vessel is loaded with 800, 700 feet Of lum.
Der for Buenos Ayres.
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-31
FALL MEETING HERE.
Maine Wheelmen Vote to Hold August
Race Meet in Portland.

At the Portland Wheel club, last even
ing, the semi-annual business meeting of
the Maine division, League of American
Wheelmen, was held. The attendance
of out of town members was rather
small, the usual social and racing feat
ures Of the day having been dispensed
with.
The most important action taken was
the passage of a. vote to hold the fall race
meeting in Portland in August, the
races to take place at Rigby Park.
The executive committee was granted
further time to complete it's revision of
the bylaws. n
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-31
I VI E A MOB.
But the Police Scattered rnsm IN No
Tine,

There was lively time down .+
Dyer's lane near the Grand Trurr 49,.
yesterday afternoon. A ooun1a 80 80
got into scrap in the lane ana nesao. 49,
Thrasher heard of it, ana 49, =.
put stop to tho fight. He ,,ot 1917 AZ, -. Anu
onto one man and was about to mt tbsm
on the other when a big powerful civ
footer among the bystanders rr,ed - 80
the second man away. In the sor,,,, ~ g. -
Which ensued 1t was gettina nra+.- 20 :.
for Thrasher who didn't war+ ~ ~
his man and he had to use his locnst With 9TH
considerable effect. Luckily, in the Mol,
Of time, Officers Frank and ssrea,.r
to the rescue. By this TINA A r,oh -
about 800 men, women and childre,, bsd
filled up the lane and surrounded the off.
GERS and some of the crowd seized the ~.
portunity offered to try to get some Of ~
prisoners away. The officers showed
great forbearance but they downsn ths3r
men and handcuffed them securely T., 80
mean time somebody had phoned the w.
licesstation that riot was in progress ,as
the Grand Trunk. Deputy Marshal
Sterling was on duty. He hustled In o,.aah
shape and in few moments the natro1
wagon was on the way to the railway sta
ton with the deputy and half a DOZEN
officers. When the crowd saw the patrol
wagon they melted away like ice before
an August sun. When the relief arrived
there were the officers all right with
their three prisoners laid out ON their
backs on corner Of the railroad station
like three Penobscot salmon WAITING for
customers.
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-31
FLAG RAISING At oGUNQU1r,

Ogunquit, May 3d. Some weeks ago
the citizens of this village erected in the
central square a flag staff and pole 70
feet high, and today with the assistance
of Abraham Lincoln post, 6. A. R., of
Wells, with the North Berwick Cornet
band, they unfurled to the breeze large
and handsome new flag amid playing by
the band and the cheers OF the hundreds
OF people. Eloquent speeohs were made
by the Rev. N. NJ. Hiokss of Ogunquit
and the Rev. Mr.. Wentworth of Wells,
and the Hon. William Wells Of Wells.
After bountiful dinner provided by the
ladies there was an grafton at the Chris
tan church by Hon. George NJ. Seiders of
Portland,
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-31
THE LIFE SAVING CREW.
Will Go Home Tonight If Contrary Orders
Are Not Received.

A despatch was received from Highland
Light yesterday saying that the govern
ment will retain the life saving crews,
now on duty, through the months Of June
and July. Inquiry at Portland life
saving station revealed the fact that no
orders to that effect had been received
there and If not received before 10 o'clock
tonight the crew would leave for their
homes. Of course the men will stay if so
ordered, but they are all anxious to go
home.
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-31

There was q great demand for them.
Mr.. Douglas has a beautiful theatre. a
metropolitan company. aand he will pro.
duce Sardou's Diplomacy" in splendid
style on Monday next. Be sure and get
seats now before it is too late.
9 1t is estimated that over 500 people
were turned away at the two performar1-
oes by the Corse Payton company at The
Jefferson yesterday,
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-31
CHESTNUT STREET AUXILIARY
FOREIGN MISSION.

The Chestnut ST. Auxiliary of the Wo-
mans Foreign Mission Society, will hold
its regular monthly meeting with MRS. f.
M. strout No. 70 West street, this after
noon at three O'Clock. Subject: mission
airy Heroes and Heroines.' This society
is preparing box to send to Miss Hart
ford in China, and all members are re-
guested to bring their contributions to
the meeting,
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-31
PATRIOTIC WALLPAPERS.

A particularly neat and patriotic win
dow effect is noticed at Johnston, Bailey
& Co.'S, 190-192 Middle street, produced
with wallpaper. The decoration con-
sisting of wall, frieze and ceiling, is at
tracing considerable attention. and with
the present prevailing desire for patriotic
goods there will undoubtedly be great
demand for this paper.
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-31
GOOD SCORES MADE.
Portland Gun Clubs Success at Its Annual
Competitive Shoot.

Although but 10 members of the Port
land Gun club faced the traps yesterday
forenoon, very enjoyable time was had
at the clubs annual shoot. Conditions
were favorable and scores were good, as
is the rule on all holidays, two regular
scores were shot; condition 25 birds,
known traps and angles. The result:
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-31
COLBY STUDENTS STRIKE.

Waterville, May =. 3o.-The sophomore
class of Colby university allege they will
strike from study and exercises unless the
faculty return six of their number sohoi'
arships from which they were deprived
last Wednesday, for misbehavsor, which
they claim to have been misrepresepted.
A hearing upon the matter will probably
be given Tuesday.
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-31
LIFE VRRs MUST STAY.

Highland Light, Mass, May S0.---In
structions have been issded to keepers d
life saving stations along the New Eng
ana coast to retain members OF each crew
On duty during the months of June and
July for the current year Instead Of dis
missing them May, 81 as formerly.
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-31
YIsITED ARLINGTON.

Washington. May so-The men al
Camp Alger as a rule were given per.
mission to attend the exercises at Airing
on and other cemeteries today. Exercises
were conducted by the national officers
OF the Ladies' Veteran legion.
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-31
NEW ADyERTrsEMENTs TO-DAY

F. O. Bailey & Co. will sell at auction at 1C
o'clock this morning, the household Furniture,
etc., at No. 2s2 Spring ST., corner of May. See
notice auction column.
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-31
First. Second.

| In addition to the above two 'sfreak"
events, as the boys call them, were shot;
conditions, 10 unknown angles, . expert
rules and 5 pair. The scores:
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-31

The valuable Real Estate No. 1908 Congress
st. will be sold at auction at 2 O'Clock today.
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-31
NOTES.

Yesterday the advance sale of seats for
the opening performance at the Gem.
Mr.. Byron Douglass elegant summer
theatre at Peaks island, began at the
Casco Bay Steamboat company's office.
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-31
POLICE WOULDN'T PERMIT 1T

Lynn. Mass, May So.-The police res
night at the North Shore A. A.