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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-12-07

"1he bulls prepared by the Republicans
Of the Senate finance COMMITTEES and By
the caucus committee OF the Republicans
Of the House. have 30 much that IL cour-
ageously comprehensive Of the need OF
eliminating all doubt AZ 10 gold being
the standard and unit OF value Of our
monetary system, that 10 10 wise TO en-
courage the passage Of these bills by the
respective houses and reserve oil sugges-
tions for additions or change until the
ccnferees Of the two houses take up the
subject. The bills are splendid expires.
sions Of the purposs to fulfin the pledge
for gold standard legislation and should
greatly encourage the President TO bs-
lievs that all proper revision Of or none
tary laws Is possible OF accomplishment.
Both bills contain provisions for gold re-
serves and their maintenance. The GOLD
reserve provided by the Senators IL ample
for maintaining the inter-ohsneibllity Of
all government moneys and the change In
denominations of paper currency are
safely and Important aida to Its feasible
and easy accomplishments II such full
intsrobsnnibllity can bs included It
would psrfeot the Embellishments Of the
gold standard beyond risk Of change ex
cept by the delib rats action OF tbs law
making government.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-12-07
MIR. MURPHY REPLIES.
Wont Look Ia silence on Public
Robbery.

Boston, December 6-Replying to the
language used by General Collins in his
interview on Mr.. Murphy's statement,
the latter gave out an additional state.
ment tonight analysing Mr.. Collins po-
sition as the mayoralty candidate. Mr..
Murphy says he thought "Mr. Collins
interview seemed to verify the opinion
of the board of strategy that Mr. Collins.
through physical weakness, lack of ex-
perience and other reasons was unfit to
be mayor of Boston. 1t is an office that
requires a strong man, one that is not
afraid of work. notice that he says
that 1 am a candidate for an insane
asylum. That is billingsgate. 1t will be
causes beyond my control which will
send me to the asylum. He accuses me
of self-laudation. That is old women's
talk. ask the public to decide who is
guilty of self laudation."
Continuing Mr.. Murphy alleges that
General Collins bolted General Butler,
the party nominee for governor and sup
ported Mr.. Abbott and then changed
back TO General Butler and more recent
ly bolted William J. Bryan for President
and supported Palmer ada Buckner.
Mr.. Murphy replies to General Collins
reference to young men in politics. ask
ing if it is crime to be young man.
Continuing he said:
~ shall not sit quiet while my liberty
is endangered, nor look in silence on
public robbery. shall exert myself at
whatever hazard to drag the thief to
Justice, whatsoever shall protect him in
his villany, and whatsoever shall partake
of his spoils.
"The best interests of our city, re-
gard for the right as against the wrong,
the future welfare of the Democratic
party, all demanded that some one
should speak. All acknowledged that
wrongs exist but they are silent. l have
never shirked public duty"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-12-07
ARMoR PLATE QUESTION.

Washington. December The Score
tary of the Navy today transmitted to the
Senate a report made by Rear Admiral
O'Neil upon the snbject Of armor plate
for naval vessels. 1t reviews the whole
subject OF armor plat4 and the efforts
that have been made TO obtain armor at
the price fixed by Congress. 1, goes into
the subject of manufacture Of arInor plate
in detail and concludes by recommending
that the restriction of price be removed.
II 1t Is not. it asserts that 1t will he Inn
possible to continue the construction Of
modern naval vessels.
AS to the establishment of O govern
ment armor plate factory, 1t Ia asserted
that, owing to the increase in tbs price
of materials 1t ID necessary to add thirty
per cent to the estimate of 81, 00o, COO made
heretofore as to the cost Of such plant
HOUSE FAvORS BIIL4
Washington, December 6.-Mr. II. II.
Hanna, chairman Of the Indianapolis
monetary committee, speaking today Of
the I'm lnc.al bills before Congr ess, said:
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GEN. WOODS APPOINTMENT.
WIN Not Cause Any Change I'm His
Present station.

Washington, December 6.-Aocording
to the officials Of the war department., the
prom otion Of Gen. Wood to the grade Of
major general of volunteers, IL not like
ly to cause any immediate change In his
present station and duties as commander
of the militiry provinces OF Santiago
amt Puerto Princips. ten Wood had an
interview with Secretary Root today and
at It's conclusion, said that he expected
to return to Santiago in q few days As
Major General OF volunteers, Gen. Wood
will be the second ranking officer In
Cuba, his single military superier being
Major General Brooke, commanding the
division, who 10 a major general In the
regular establishment.
Gen. Woods advancement gives him
rank above Generals LIE. Wheeler, Bal %,
Young, Chaffee and Ludlow. all Of
whom were senior Co him In the volunteer
army. Although all the officers were ma
jor generals OF volunteers during the
SpsDish war, they at present hold only
the rank of brigadier general Counting
Gen. Wood, there are now eight major
generals In the army, including Generals
Milss. Merritt ana Brooke Of the regular
army. The other volunteer major gen.
rails ara Shstter, Otis, Liwton and Mao
Arthur.
Gen. WOODS appointment Ia made I'M
der authority of the statute allowing an
officer of that rank for every 1900 men
In active military service. Including tina
e. AI.,,, hafa far
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alone among the pspsrs .sin fsvors civil
MIR. COLLINS SARCASTIC.
says Ills Friend Murphy Is Not Re-
pensible.

Boston, December 6.-The statement Of
Hon. John Il. Murphy who was defeated
% a candidate for mayor of Boston in q
Democratic convention, recently. to the
effect that General =. A. Coiiius, the
NOMINEES, was chosen by fraud and that
Mr.. Murphy would vote for ex-Mayor
Hart nho heads the Republican ticket,
which was made public this morning was
under discushon on all sides today.
Chairman John II. Lee Of the Democratic
city committee. General Collins and Mr..
Hart enc, expressed decided opinions on
the subjcs Of Mr.. Murhpy's rctiou.
Chairman Les said that MIR. Murphy s
charges we're absolutely without sub
stanc, OF proof. General Collins iron'c,l-
ly said that AIR. Murphy would feel bsttrr
after he had voted for Mr.. Hart and had
taken q period Of quiet and ress. Mr..
Hart said that hs was not surprised ut
Collins cDmmented frosty today upon Mr..
Aurphy's statement, to which be referred
as "ir ,herent mixture Of spleen and self
lauuatiou. Gensral Collins said: "Mr.
Murphy's condition for some time pest
has given anxiety 90 his friends and ex-
cited the sympathy OF this who could
not b. 80 cassed. His ,se is one for the
family phys clan, with an expert called
In consultation rather than political dag.
po,is
"when the home ruls bill for Ireland
was defeated In the House of Io-ds. therr
WAS phenomenal attendarc' Of the
peers. One of them, confined In an
asy lum, was let out to vote, and his
keeper gave ~ an eye Ise for his tempo
rary relesss that his c1aIc' to vose
against that most just of all measure
would tend to tranquilizs the mind OF the
noble Conservative. When our latest ex-
Demo crat casts his vote for my esimsb'e
friend, Mr.. Hart, he viii probib'y feel
batter. After that, complete rest,
charge of &c me and the contemplate, of
pleasing SCI cts for = while, may efftc.
q perm anent cure.
'+What the young man has said about
me must pass without serious Comment.
lie iss revsr lived the hour In wh'c1 he
C 1uld do my work. nor found the level
where he c,uld ge, horizontal view CT
my CHARACTER. The young man himself,
IL mt aii respons' bls, has simply broken
his word. deserted his party ana aba1-
doned his friends.
Hon. Thomas NJ. Hart said that hs
knsw twu days ago that the statement
WAS owning. IAN cin say" Ut said.
is that nave known Mr.. Murphy for
long time. He was IRE COMMISSIONS
when was mayor and 1 found him Il
very c,pabls man. l never found him
trying to do anything that was not right
and b ,liered 10 him.
MIR. Murphy is a good man morally. a
tstotaIler. ana Ia what would cM 3
model C tizan. He ts honest and will
Sieve any thing he says until 1t Is proven
20 the ntrary."
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-12-07
THE NEW GENERALS.

Washington, Dec 'mber cit Is said at
the war department that Col. Kellogg Of
the Sixth infantry and Col. Carpenter OF
the 18th infantry, who were today uomi'
mated as brigadier generals 10 the regular
army, will be placed on the retired list
Immediately. Both held the rank Of
brigadier general in the volunteer estab-
hshment during the Spanish war. Col.
Carpenter Is now In command Of his regi-
ment in the Philippines. Col kellogg
started to the Philippines with bis regi-
ment but was taken sick and was COM
PEELED to return to the United States
from Honolulu. He was twice brevetted
for ga'lantry and msritorious action dur
ing the civil war.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-12-07
LOYAL LEGION AT BANGOR.

Bangor, December 6.-Ths Maine Com
mandery of the Loyal Legion held a
meeting and banquet at the Bangor house
tonight.
At the business meeting u. A. Wheeler
Of Csstine and A. II. Heath of Waterville
were elsoted to be companions Of the first
class L. A. Duncan was admitted to
be companion Of the first class, having
been elected before. Memorials Of mem
hers deceased since the meeting were
read, among them n memorial Of Gen. L.
W. hyde OF Bath.
At o'clock a banquet was served In
the large dining hall which was greatly
enjoyed. An interestin g paper was read
by Edward A. Butler Of Roakland. on
his personal experiences in the navy dur
ing the civil war. There were several
other speakers. About 50 were present.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-12-07

elected to Office by the people OF Utah,
and II so, has such election been for the
purpose Of encouraging poiygamy or In
violation of any compact between said
state and the Uaited States.
Third Have poly Rami -. or persons
reputad TO have more than one wife. bean
appointed TO offics By the President, by
ADD with the advice and consent of the
Senate, or in cases where the coDcurrency
of the Senate IL not required. and II so,
have such appointments been made In
and OF policy or In violation Of the conn.,
pact between the United States and the
State of Utah, with reference to that sub
ject.
"Fourtn--what II any st 'ps should be
taken or measures enacted for the pro-
testion Of pol gsmy In the United States
aud in places over which they have juris-
eiction.''
Mr. wolcott Of Colorado, otjected to
immeoists consideration and the resolu-
n was referred to the judiciary COM
m ttse.
On motion of Mr.. Jones OF Arkansas,
MIR. Harris OF Kansas was appreciated
temporarily q member OF the committee
Gu privileges and elections.
Mr.. Mason of Illinois, offered the fol-
lowing resolu tion which he asked be al
loved to lie upon the table until he
81 ould call It up:
ssWhereas, From the hour of achieving
their own independence, the people OF
the United States have regarded with
sympathy the struggles Of other people to
free themselves from European domina-
Ii n; therefore
he Owed, BY the Senate of the Unit
ed states that we watch with deep and
abiding interest the heroic battle OF the
South African Republic against orusi.
ty and oppression and our best hopes go
out for the full success Of their deter
mined contest for liberty"
The Senate at 3. 20 D. m, went into exc
tive session. AMI at $50 p. m. nd
jsuInsd.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-12-07
AT THE MATCH FACTORY.
Early Morning Blaze on West CONNER
eial street.

The alarm from box 81 at Ito o'clock
this morning was for lire Mt tbs Port
land star match factory on West Com
morciai street A sheu about 10 feet
wide and twenty feet long which butted
up against the solid wall of the factory
proper. was ON lire. This shed was filled
With kindling wood, which burned Free
iy. The fire was evidently Of incendiary
origin. The flremen made short work
OF the blaze with a hydrant stream. The
only loss was on the shed as the main
building was not damaged in thu least.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-12-07
TREATY WAS WITHDRAWN.

Washington, December IA noticeable
omission in the list Of reciprocity treaties
transmitted to the Senate by the Presi-
dent along with his message today was
the treaty concluded last summer between
Mr.. kasson, representing the state de-
partment and a deleR alton FROM the
island OF Trinidad, b. ". I. This par
ticuiar treaty was framed generally on
the lines of the arrangement made with
the other British West Indian colonies.
But at the last moment the Trinidad
government notified Mr.. Kasson that 1t
was obliged to withhold It's final approval
OF the treaty. Consequently this conven-
tion was not submitted along with the
others to the Senate. The reason assigned
blythe Trinidad government for this ao-
ton, was the probable inadequacy Of the
customs receipts of the island to main
tain the government under the applica-
ton of the reciprocity treIty.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-12-07
SENATE BILLS INTRODUCED.

Washington, December 6-Ssveral hun
dred bills and joint resolutions were In
troduced in the Senats today. Many Of
them related to local and patonal interest
and many were old bills coming over
from the last session. Among them were
the following:
By Hale, for the construction of a
Pacific cable by the navy department to
tie operated by the post Office department.
aud appropriating 900 90 for this pur-
pose. The cable is to start at San Fran
cisco and be laid by way of Honolula,
Midway islands and Guam island to Ma
mia and be connected with Iloilo.
Mr.. Kyle tor the establishment of postal
savings banks and government tele-
graphic system and joint resolution for
a constitutional amendment for the regu-
laiion of marriage and divorce.
MIR. Harris, JOINT resolution for oonsti'
tutional amendments authorizing the i'm
position Of an income tax.
Mr.. Lodge, for anne ndment of the Inn
migration laws
MIR. Hoar, for the regulation OF the
e'ection OF United States Senators.
Mr.. Plat Of New York for the amend
ment O. the civil service law.
MIR. Perkins. extending the immiRra-
tion laws of the United States to Hawaii.
Mr.. Nelson to sub sot national banks to
the usury laws of the states In which
tier msy be located.
Mr. Frye, several measures for the
regulation Of shipping and the revenue
servioe in addition to his substitute for
the Banna-Payne shipping bill and bill
for the establishment Of q government
department of commerce and industry.
Mr.. Pettigrew, for the free coinage Of
silver and to enable the government to
secure control Of new teisGraphio devices.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-12-07
CONFESSED MURDERER ARRESTED

New York, December edgar
Burnz, 10 years ofage, is locked up at
police headquarters in the city accused
of the murder of Herbert b. Fellows,
station agent and postmaster at Sears
dale, n. Y, on Monday night last. Chief
OF tho detective bureau McClusky said
this morning that Burnz has confessed
to him that he had murdered Fellows by
shooting him, and that he had also
robbed him.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-12-07
CUBA PLEASED WITH MESSAGE.

Havana, December 6.-Prssidsnt Nc
Kinlsy' message to Congress has been
received by Cubans Of all classes with
much satisfaction. Even the lsadsrs Of
the extreme party Init this and the an
nouncemsnt that there will be no Amsri-
can civil governor has elssred away most
Of the cloud that had been hanging over
tn, Cuban political situation. La Lneha
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-12-07
SECRETARY ROOT CONFIRMED.

Washington, December 6.-The Senate
spent half an hour IN executive session
today, but beyond the confirmation of
Secretary Root and the reference to COM
mittes of the numerous nominations sent
in today, transacted no business. Mr..
Roots nomination was referred to the
ommittee on military affairs and imme-
dately reported back and confirmed.
There was no opposition to immediate
aaIinn.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-12-07

Sunday School Teacher-You have all
heard OF Admiral Sampson. Now. let Ms
talk of the Biblical hero OF the same
name. With what did he Stay the Philis-
tines? Tommy. do you know?
Tommy-M m-rn-- Er-er-m
Teacher tpointing to his own jawj-
What's this?
Tommy Suddenly brighteningl-Oh
yes. Jawbone of an ass!-Standard aud
Catholic Times.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-12-07
WOOD MADE MAJOR GENERAL.

Washington, December 6.-The Pred
dent sent the following nominations to
the Senate:
State Heaton W. Harris of Ohio, to be
consul NJ Mannheim. Germany.
War-i3rigadier General Wood, U. 5.
", to be Major General IF Volunteers.
Colonies 10 be Brigadier GsDerals-kd
gar X. Kellogg, Sixth U. S. l.; Gilbert
G. Carpenter. 18th U. s. L.; William A
Kobbe, ?5th U. !. "; ]. Franklin Beii,
seth u. V.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-12-07
NASHVILLE Ar CoLoMBo.

Washington. December 6.-The Nash.
Vile nj rived a. Colombo, island of Cey lon
yesterday on her way to Manila. The
Texss left Brunswick yesterday for
Hampton Roads. She will proceed to
Havana to transport the remains of the
draEf the Maine 10 bis country.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-12-07

"Chief. ] want to enter a complaint
against those Salvation Army people.
They make too much noise and interfere
with peoples business"
"I'll look after them. BY the way.
what is your businessT
"Megaphoning for a variety show
Chicago Tribune.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-12-07
THE POPE SICK,

Rome. December 6.-The Pope In suffer-
Ing from = sudden cold and experiences
some difhoalty In breathing. DR.. Lap
poni, his physician, has ordered him to
keep his bad and the usual audiences
have been suspended. The condition OF
His Holiness. however. 10 not regarded rs
alarming.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-12-07
CAPT. CHADWICK RELIEVED.

Washington, December Capt. Chad
wick, who was chief of stat Of the North
Atlantic squadron at his own request, has
been relieved of the command Of the New
York ty Captain Snow who has just re-
turned from Porto Rico, where he COM
maudsd the naval station. The change
will take effect on the 18th inst. and
Captain Chadwick Will go On leave Of alb
sapea
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-12-07

"You big, dog gasted duffcr" cried the
star center fielder. Did you say | was
out p
Precisely" replied the umpire. "You
are just So out" And he carefully noted
the fine in his little book.-Philadelphi
North American.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-12-07
FROM TIE STATE OF MURDERS.

Norwich, Conn.,, December 6.-Ihe
body of an unknown man was found In
the shoemaker shap Of Giuseppe silva In
late this afternoon. He had
been murdered. his head having bean
crushed in. The shoemaker and two
friends hAvs BEEN missing since Thanks
giving. The body was badly dscomposed.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-12-07

"Whom have we here?" said the king
Of the Cannibal islands rs prisoner in
soldiers uniform was dragged before
him.
"He appears to be raw recruit" an
swered the prime minister.
every well, cook him."-New York
World.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-12-07
WINTER VISITS BUFFALO.

Buffslo, N. Y, December 8 -Bully IL
inches of snow have fallen here since
yesterday morning. Street car urfIio
which was pras tinally abandoned J. s.
night was fully resumed this morning.
Mails from the east and west ara from
half 70 one hour Iate,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-12-07

The tourist from Indiana looked with
kindling eye Mt the volume of smoke
and fame that burst from Mauna Loa's
mighty crater.
Gee whzw he exclaimed. what
waste OF gas"'-Chicago Tribune.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-12-07

Eyes" said the bachelor reflectively.
81 offended her in some way. but | don't
really know how. You see, her baby
was fretful. and she explained that he
had been cutting his teeth, whereupon |
asked her why she let him play with
knife."-Chicago Post.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-12-07
MoHk TROOPS FOR vanilla.

San Francisco, December o.-The trsns-
port Sherman a nd Centennial sailed { r
Manila TO-DAY. The sherman carries the
remaining bs.talions Of the 4sth infan-
try. under command Of Major Kirkham
and 15f recruits. The Centennial carries
horses.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-12-07

Thorne-Iofter seems to be a very en-
thusiastic golf player. lie wears a golf
suit all the time.
Bramble--Not all the time. He puts on
an old business suit when he plays golf
New York Journal.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-12-07
A sharp Tongue.

"You gave Tungay a job in your Office
the other day, l understand. Hasn't he
talked the arm off youp
.'No, but he talked his own head off.
He's hunting another job."-Chieago
Tribune.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-12-07

Say, pop, why is it that women are so
often said to have mouths like Cupid's
bowl"
Cant say. son. Maybe because they
shoot them aft 50 much. Brooklyn Life.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-12-07
AWcgaHV The Pies areAwiul.
AWFUL. ] had suffered 10.

WW IA / had suffered Tor
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Easily, Quickly
and safely. No d ala
or Risk Neither Knife LtGat
Harm less Operation and Complete RE-
lief Give me your address II you suffer. and
Will tell yJu how obtained safe and speedy
RELIEF. Send Stamp. Address
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uoya2eodtf
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TO CURE La GRIPPE IN TWO DAYS

Take Laxative Bromo QuinIne Tablets. All
L. w. Groves signature Is on eaeh box. Zcs
The Washington bee., 1899-01-14
SENATOR MASON.

The speech of Senator Mason.
OF Illinois, in the Senate a few
days ago was one the most logical
and eloquent speeches ever deliver.
ed by any one againsc expansion.
Senator Mason will find the sup-
port OF two-thirds of the Ameri-
can people against expansion. A
government that cannot protect its
own citizens certainly should not
attempt to 60 away from home to
protect people belonging to anoth-
er nationality. Every loyal Amer
lean citizen is against expansion
The Washington bee., 1899-01-14
OPPOSED TO 1T.

The bill introduced in Congress
by Mr.. Jenkins, to abolish the
Office of justice of the peace in the
District of Columbia, doesn't meet
with approval of the people in the
District of Columbia. The aboli.
tion of the Police Court aud the
transfer of that business to the
justices of the peace. would meet
the unqualified approval of the
people. There are more criminals
made in the Police Court than in
any institution N this city. If the
office of the justice of the peace is
abolished the poor people will meet
with great haraships. We don't
believe that Congress means to
impose upon the people in the
District any more burden. If the
present bill becomes a law il will
certainly operate against the Door
people. We hope the bill will not
become a law.