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The age-herald., 1899-05-31
FLORAL TRIBUTE REJECTED.
The South Was Snubbed at Columbus
 Ceremonies.

Columbus, O., May 30.-There was an un- fortunate incident here today which was a direct slight to the Confederate veterans and which has created a sensation in local Grand Army of the Republic circles. The snub consisted of the refusal of mag nificent floral tribute rendered by the south erners to be placed on the graves of the Union dead In Greenlawn cemetery. The tribute in view of the events of the past year was peculiarly appropriate, represent ing the north and south grasping the Union flag.
 The tender was made by ex-Confederates who appreciated the efforts which have been made to cement the north and south. but when the matter was laid before the general floral committee representing the Grand Army of the Republic posts they de- clined to accept 1t. Before the matter could be brought before the general membership of the different posts and undone the de- sign was accepted by the eX-Soldiers and Sailors association, who used 1t in their ex- ercises today
 The marshal of the parade had invited the ex-Confederates to participate in the exercises of the Grand Army of the Re- public today, and quite a number of them appeared before they learned of the snub. They withdrew immediately, but joined the ex-soldiers and sailors.
 There is great indignation among the various members of the Grand Army of the Republic posts, and the southerners have been assured that the action of the com mittee represented only individual opinion and is not the spirit of the various posts.
 It is highly probable that action will be taken in regular form to disavow the work of the committee.
The age-herald., 1899-05-31
No Investigation of DevI,n

Chicago, May 3O-There will be no inves- tigatlon of P. J. Devlin's management of the national democratic press bureau. Ma tional Committeeman Johnson, one of the committee appointed at St. Louis to inquire into MT. Ilevlin's management, was pre- pared to begin today, but received word from Urey Woodson, of Kentucky, and Josephus Daniles, of North Carolina, that they could not be in Chicago until after the meeting of the bimetallists at Louis vile. The exact date of the committee meeting has not been decided upon, but it will not be for two weeks at least.
The age-herald., 1899-05-31
Absorbed by Trust

St. Louis, May SO-All the property rights, franchises and good will of the Paducah and Tennessee River Packet com pany and the Tennessee River Packet com pany have been absorbed by the St. Louis and Tennessee River Packet company This deal which goes into effect June |, will give the St. Louis company full con- trol of all the packet business on the Ten nessee river This deal is the largest made on the river in many years. It gives the St. Louis Tennessee River Packet company the fleet of boats, the target number owned by any one corporation doing business here.
The age-herald., 1899-05-31
MORE MEN IN PHILIPPINES
Will Be Necessary to Use Extra Troops
 to Crush Rebellion

New York, May 9O.-A special to the Herald from Washington says:
 '"The situation in the Philippine islands as described in recent dispatches Is such as to make 1t almost necessary to raise at least part of the provisional army author ized by the last congress If the United States expects to secure complete control of the archipelago.
 The administration has been brought to realize that 1t is no longer war and diplomacy In dealing with the insurgents, but plain war. Diplomacy and the peace commission must take back seats until the enemy has been completely whipped and forced to surrender.
 General Otis has not sufficient number of men to accomplish this end. It is be lieved that he has so informed the war department; but the officials will not admit it. They admit that the outlook for an early peace Is very gloomy, and that more troops are badly needed in the Philippines.
The age-herald., 1899-05-31
OIL WELL IGNITED.
Striking of Match Caused Horribl'
 Burning of Six Men.

Marion, Ind, May 30.-The striking of a match by a spectator near an oil well, three mile seast of Marion, caused the oil surrounding the well to ignite and the flames instantly shot upward, consuming everything for several squares Six men, who were on the tank into which the oil was pouring, were terribly burned. They are:
 Thomas Mcdonald, Bluffton owner of the well.
 T. Gordon, Montpelier foreman of the Indiana Pipe Line company.
 Samuel Spellacy, Lima, O., an oil pro- ducer.
 Mack Watts, Lima, O., travelling for the Daniel Stewart Drug company.
 Fred l.. Rose, Philadelphia, silk mer- chant.
 The injured men were brought to the hos pital in Marion where they are being treat ed. One hundred barrels of oil were in the tank at the time
The age-herald., 1899-05-31

found himself in accord with the conelu- sions that the speaker, M. Maneau, had previously reached.
 q have been accused of bias," said the public prosecutor, but my only desire has been to reach the truth, while the majority of my critics refuse all acquaintance with the truth"
 M. Maneau protested his love of the army, in whose interest it was to be relieved from the presence of those who were unworthy of it.
 Discussing the facts of the case, M. Maneau declared that the bordereau was the only document that ought to be con sdered, as it was the only one that had been produced at the trial of Captain Dreyfus in 1894. The speaker dwelt upon the changed date of the bordereau and as- serted it was the work of Major Esterhazy.
The age-herald., 1899-05-31
Manila. May 90.

Manila May 90.
 "Adjutant General, Washington-Cabie company's vessel placing cable between Ilo- flo and Ceburan to Escalante, east coast of Negros, to remove old cable connec- dons; Captain riley, signal corps accom- panied and with the captain of the vessel, and three men visited town, natives mak- ing friendly demonstrations. While there ambushed; vessels captain and one man escaped to vessel in launch; Tilley and two men taken to water and not rescued; ves- sel then reported at 1loilo, General Smith informed, who immediately took seventy five men and proceeded to Escalante. He reports this morning that the body of Cap tain Tilley was found floating in the river with marks of violence on the head; body sent to Iloilo; Smith remains at Es- calante for the present. OTIS"
The age-herald., 1899-05-31
Foreign Navies Below America

Washington, May 3O.-After the adverse criticism to which our naval designers were subjected to some years ago, because of a supposed lack of stability upon the part of some of our gunboats, are gratified to ascertain that the standards in foreign nations are far below our own. A careful comparison of the qualities of the war ships purchased prior to the outbreak of the Spanish war has shown that the center of gravity is considerably higher than in the case of what were believed to be the most faulty American ships. The Ameri- can built vessels behaved we'll during the war and proved to be good gun platforms.
The age-herald., 1899-05-31
RUSSIAN PROPOSALS
Regarding Arbitration Are Made
 Public

The Hague, May 30.-The Yeederlend prints the text of the Russian propaSals . regarding arbitration. Part one deals with the desirabiity of a solution of interna- tional disputes by the mediation of friend ly powers and sets forth that such good offices, whether sought proffered, shall bear strictly the character of friendly counsel and in no way of compulsory force.
 Part two deals with international arbf- tration, in which it declares for "The most ef1cacious and equitable means of set- ting questions regarding the international principle of treaties"
 The contracting powers, therefore. should undertake to seek a reason in such cases so far as these affect neither vital inter- ests nor the national honor of the par ties in dispute Then, after setting forth that each state remains the sole judge of what cases are so to be submitted to arr btration, it is suggested that a large number of cases, such as questions of pe- cuniary damage and disagreements in the application of treaties or conventions af- fecting commerce. postal, navigation, cur- rency, Saaitary and copyright matters and not affecting vital interests of national
The age-herald., 1899-05-31

near their paranique lines by the monitor Monadnock. The men are supposed to have been killed or captured. The cruiser Boston will soon sail for the United States with Captain Barker, temporarily in eom- mand of the Asatic squadron, and the de- parture of that officer will leave Captain Geo. F. Wilde, now in command of the Boston, in supreme control until the ar rival of Rear Admiral Watson.
 Captain Wren has organized company of hundred Macabeebes as scouts. They wear United States army shirts and trousers and are under special command.
The age-herald., 1899-05-31
Hand Car Catastrophe

Marietta, O., May 3O.-A hand car on the Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern railroad was struck by through freight near Col vile today and thrown high into the air with its four occupants. section hands. Two of them, William Bashell and Otis Dodd, were instantly killed. Thomas F1aherty section foreman, was probably fatally injured. The other man was se- verely injured. Fog prevented the men from seeing the train in time to escape.
The age-herald., 1899-05-31
: CAPT. TILLEY'S DEATH
War Department Receives Photographic
 Details

Washington, D. C., May SO.-The two fol- lowing dispatches were received at the war department today and give the first details of Captain Tilley's death on the island of Negros:
 "Iloilo, May 30. "Adjutant General, Washington-Captain George H. Tilley, United States volunteer signal corps, was killed at Escalante, east coast, island of Negros, by insurgents Saturday, May 27, Il o'clock a. m; details not known; buried at Iloilo May 30. (Signed) IVAN yALZAH.
The age-herald., 1899-05-31
Rank Cashier Missing

Athens, Ga, May SO.-John A. Benedict, cashier of the Exchange bank, and owner of the Athens Roll-Cover company, has been missing since last Tuesday. He went to Greenville, $. C., on business connected with the Roll-Cover concern, and on Tues day morning left hotel there to visit at Spartanburg. His accounts at the bank have been found absolutely correct. No reason can be assigned by either family or friends, who fear he has met with ac- cident or foul play.
The age-herald., 1899-05-31
Dangerous Icebergs

St. Johns, N. F., May 3O.-Steamers ar irving here report immense icebergs drift ing across the North Atlantic, seriously en- dangering ships.
The age-herald., 1899-05-31
Olympia Out of Dry Dock

New York, May 30.-A dispatch to the World from Hong Kong says:
 Admiral Dewey's flagship, the cruiser Olympia. came out of dry dock Monday, the needed repairs being finished and her war paint removed. She is now ready for her leisurely trip to New York.
The age-herald., 1899-05-31
win Meet Next in Charleston

Richmond, May 9O.-The Association of Surgeons of the Southern railway closed its annual session today. The association will meet next year at Charleston. s. C., May Il and 12
The age-herald., 1899-05-31
steamer and Barge Aground

Buffalo, N. r., May SO.-The steamer Ger onica and the barge Amboy, both vessels owned at Towanda, went on the rocks at the entrance to Niagara river today. Tugs are at work trying to float them.
The age-herald., 1899-05-31
Maneau CongratulafeI Himself

M Maneau congratulated himself that he had been able. despite the campaign of in suit and abuse, to pursue unfalteringly the revelation of truth, and that now the point was being made plain, since the rep@ter of the court (M. Ballot De Beaupre) uaad
The age-herald., 1899-05-31
THE WEATHER

ALABAMA-FAIR IN SOUTHERN PORTION: LOCAL RAINS AND PROBA- BLY THUNDERSTORMS IN NORTH ERN PORTIONS.
The age-herald., 1899-05-31

If your buisness Is slack keep your name Def orethe public
 and watch it revive. Place an
 adv. in The Age-Herald and . watch your business increase.
The Portland daily press., 1899-03-20
NERVOUS REGISTRATION.

Nervous prostration is widespread
affection in these days of hustle and
hurry Everybody is rushing. conse-
quently men and women overwork them
selves. do not get enough of sleep. are
careless about their food and neglect
hygienic laws By and by they find they
are all run down and threatened with
nervous prostration. They begin to take
remedies which do them no good and soon
their condition is pitiable indeed. skill
and experience, however, can restore the
lost health. DR. Greene. "a Temple
Place, Boston, Mass. the famous special
ist, has cured thousands Of such cases
Get his advice if you are in this condi.
ton. You can consult DR.. Greene by
letter. free. 1t costs you nothing to got
his advice. Write to him at once and
you will soon he in the way of recovering
your lost health.
The Portland daily press., 1899-03-20
VOLUNTEER SAILORS BOUNTY.

Washington, March lS.-The Navy De-
partment wishes 1t known TO all OF the
volunteer sailors who served with credit
during the late war and received honor
able discharges that 1t need not cost them
more than the price of a two cent stamp
to secure the gratuity in the shape OF
extra pay, which Congress allotted to
them In the closing hours of the last ses-
sion. Very many applicatios have been
pouring In upon the navigation bureau
for Information as to how the men should
proceed to collect their money. In reply
to these a circular letter is being sent out
saying that applications should BIO adj
dressed to the Auditor of the Navy De-
partment, Treasury Department, Wash
iugton, ID. c. The volunteer sailors are
under the act Of Congress, entitled to one
months extra pay in case they served
within the United States and two
months extra pay if they were In service
outside the United States. 1t Is said ut
the navigation bureau that vessels which
were sent TO foreign ports will be regarded
as having been outside of the United
States, while those which paced up and
down the coast will be held TO have been
within the United States al Il o Igh out
side the three mile limit.
The Portland daily press., 1899-03-20
TO JsKyL ISLAND.
Trip of Distinguished Men Has No
Political Meaning.


Townsville, Ga, Msrch 1s.-Thomas-
Vile for the first time since the Presi-
dents visit was rife with political gossip
today. Jekyl island. speculation ran'
was to be the scene Of an important polis-
ical gathering where the future course OF
the Republican party would be gone over
and settled far from the public and the
press.
The sudden appearance of Speaker Reed
at Jekyl island tho authoritative an
nounoement that President mckinley,
Vice President Hobart and Senator Han
ma would make the trip there on Monday
and the visit Of Judge Day, formerly SEQ
rotary Of State, to nIho masville, though
condolences according to the gentlemen
named, revived recollection of the import
ant event In national history born OF the
Townsville conferences TOUR years aga.
The conferences now, said gossip, were
to be transferred to Jekyl island.
Senator III anna, President Mckinney
and Vice President Hobart have said pos
itiyely that there was no politics what
ever in their visit south and that 1T was
undertaken solely for rest and recupera-
ton. Senator Hanna and Vice President
Hobart said that they did rot know
Speaker Reed was Mt Jekyl island untii
they saw 1t in the papers. The latter,
before the arrival of the papers, was so
positive that the Speaker was not to DO at
Jekyl island that when newspaper
man told him Mr.. Reed was to be there
he bet him suit of clothes that Speaker
Heed was not at Jekyl island and would
not be there. The news IL was evident,
was also surprising to others In the Presi =
dents party.
Judge Day is not going to Jekyl island
and probably will he out of Thomasville
ON the way home by the time the Presi-
dent returns There is nevertheless u
possibility that the Jekyl island trip,
though not SO intended, perhaps by It's
principals, may have an important point
ical bearing. 1t may prove to be tine
reconciliation ground of President Mo
Kinley and Speaker Reed. That their re-
lstions ore strained and development oil
party policy In legislation hindered there
by, is a matter of common report.
Judge Moore, whose guest Speaker
Reed Is, and Cornelius n. Bliss, who
asked President Mckinley and party to
visit him, are common friends OF all the
parties personally and politically, and
through them harmonious fellowship may
again prevail between the two foremost
Republicans. III the Jekyl island trip
has any political outcome IL will be this.
Judge Day and Mrs. Day arrived here
at :. 80 this afternoon. judge Day said:
"You will DO snfe in saying positively
that neither politics nor international
affairs are in any way connected with
Our vigit -
The Portland daily press., 1899-03-20
NO FEAR OF REVOLT.

San Juan de Porto Rico, March 49,
The reports in newspapers just received
here, alleging that danger exists CT an
uprising of the natives are regarded with
establishment and are absolutely without
foundation in fact. The only disturbances
that have occurred here. have been local
fights between the American volunteers
and lower class natives
The cor 1undent Of the Associated
Press, who las just returned from an ex-
tended tlip through the island, says he
found only occasional evidences OF dis
satisfaction resulting from local politics
and American officers ridicule the idea
of AN uprising among the natives, who
are without weapons and entirely lack
ing ir organization.
The colonial commission appointed by
President Mckinley Will hear the testi.
mony presented, which 1t Is expected, will
be contradictory, and after consideration,
will advise the authorities mainly upon
political questions. The Americans seek
the establishment of II federal court and
a mum Der of aspirants for judgships have
requested Gen. Henry to recommend them
for appointment. Gen. Henry, however
refused their request. The commission
has refused to make public the nature of
its discussions. The members will leave
shortly for the western part of the island.
DIR. Henry X Carroll, United States
special commissioner in Porto Rico. who
has teen making tour of the island :,
will leave tomorrow, on the transport
Buford for the United States.
The Portland daily press., 1899-03-20
GOOD ADVICE FROM GOMEZ.

Washington, arch lS.-Two letters
from General Gomez, dated at Havana on
the sixth and eighth inst, havs been re-
ceived by Gonzales Quesada in which the
general urged that the Cuban assembly
as well as the army should dissolve, leav-
ing the Cuban people free to begin the
formation of . government. The letters
were written just before the assembly de
posed General Gomez but he stated that
already he is being hampered by the as
scmbly. He says:
1.-The essential thing is the disbanding
| of the army, tor while the Cubans remain
| in arms, supported by charity, their
situation is sad for the men who have
fought well and long for their country S
cause. They must be disbanded so that
they may return to work; SO that confi-
dence and public peace may be renewed
| and capital come from its hiding places
and seek investment. Eoth the army and
| the assembly should dissolve. Then
the people would be free to organize and
| take up the solving of its final problem,
| the constitution of its government.
General Come speaks of satisfactory
conferences with General brooke.
| Nj. Quesada has received despatch
from the mayor of Matanzas, Senior
Cnrnala saying:
1.-The municipality of Matan2as protests
againt the action of the assembly ami re-
news to you its esteem.
The military assembly meets again on
Monday and it is reported that. If there
| is no quorum, which Is probable, 1t will
dissolve of its own accord, public opinion
having been too strong. General Betan
court has resigned from the assembly re-
csntly. Messrs. Catlin. Hecker and Daily
return TO the United States tomorrow.
The Portland daily press., 1899-03-20
STORMS FURY.
Western s,stes swept ny a Devastating
Cyclone.

st. Louis, March ls.-For five min
utes today darkness settled down over st.
Louis and vicinity, smoke and clouds
combining to make a pail that rendered
lights everywhere necessary. There was
almost panic among the jail and city
hospital inmates for a time, the fear be-
ing general that another tornado like
! that of May "a. 1896, was about to visit
the city.
A despatch from Rob Roy, Arkansas,
reports tornado there, killing one man
and injuring several.
Birmingham, Ala, March ls.-Des-
patches received here tonight indicat q
burne devastating q vast section. 1t Is
reported so far that ten persons have been
killed. Telegraph communication is
meagre.
Lnter-A passenger on the southern
train which left Atlant, at A p. M, con.
firms the news of the cyclone. 1t was
told him by citizens OF Edwardsville. II
is said house near the track In which
l2 persons lived was wrecked and nine OF
the twelve were killed, Another passen.
ger said the had heard that seven more
were killed near Hefling.
Hickory Flat, Miss, March ls.-A tor
nado struck this place today doing con-
siderable damage to buildings and other
property. Two churches were demolished
and rs dwellings blown down or un.
rooted. Several persons were injured.
family living west of here lost thei
dwelling and young lady, name I'M
known, was killed. On some farms hard
ly building was left standing. Doubt
less other fatalities will he reported.
Montgomery, Ala, March ia cy-
clone passed over different parts OF the
state today, bat on account of wires be-
ing down no particulars could be learned.
AT Selma the spire of the first Methodist
church was blown down, doing mach
damage.
At Sellers, small station on the Plant
system, south OF Montgomery, the entire
town except three houses was destroyed.
Luvern suffered grea tly, but no details
can be secured.
Little Rock, Ark, March ga lorna.
do passed through portions of Jefferson
and Daska counties this afternoon. Tele-
graph wires were blown down and details
are coming in slowly. At Rob Roy, five
houses were blown down and one man
injured.
At dumas, nearly all the houses were
blown down or damaged and several
persons were injured, but so far rs can
be learned, no lives were lost. There
are several small towns in the section
through which the storm passed and no
news has been received from them.
The Portland daily press., 1899-03-20
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The Portland daily press., 1899-03-20
BIDDEFORD CITY OFFICERS.
ESPECIAL TO TIE PREss.l

Biddeford, March 1S.-These nomina-
lions were made tonight in the caucus Of
the mem bers elect of the new city coun-
Gil, to DO inaugurated Monday: For
city clerk, Dennis Murphy; treasurer,
Charles A. Moody; collector of taxes,
Fred u. Abbott; chief engineer of tire
department, John Leonard; first assist
ant, Benjamin Goodier; second assist
ant, Fred l. Shaw; city physician, DR..
r. l.. Davis; auditor, Ferguson Haines
assessor, q. G. Heard; solicitor, John
+. Burnham; members chool board,
Carlos Mckenney, j. q. Shaw, g. b.
Littlefield; overseer OF the poor. Joseph
Dearborn; park commissioner, W. b.
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