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The Portland daily press., 1899-04-15
SUICIDE AT GORHAM.
OtheIIo ID. Brown, Prominent Mer'
chant, Hung Himself Yesterday.

OthelIo ID. Brown of Gorhan, of the
well known firm of Brown Brothers,
merchants and undertakers. committed
suicide about seven o. clock Friday morn
ing. MIR. Brown had not been very we'll
for three or four days, and after rising
said to his wife that he did not feel WELL
She suggested to him that he go out and
take a short walk, which he did. On his
return he went into the stable and hung
himself He was found by his brother
about 1880. DR.. Larrabee was at once
called but it was too late He had been
dead nearly an hour. Mr.. Brown was a
most respected citizen, always very in
dustrious and very seldom leaving his
place of business even for day. 1t is be-
lieved that his i'll health was caused by
too close confinement TO business. He
was happy in his family, and a worthy
member Of the Congregational church,
also a member of the lodge of knights of
Pythias of the village Mr.. Brown leaves
a wife and TWO children, also four
brothers and mother.
The funeral will take place from his
late residence Main street, on Tuesday
next at O'Clock,
The Portland daily press., 1899-04-15
THE SAMOAN AGREEMENT.
Com missioners Have No Power To Set
tie Anything.

Com missioners Have No Power To Set
tie Anything.
London, April 1.-THE Officials of the
British foreign office say the Marquis of
Salisbury has agreed that:.in the decisions
Ie gulating the provisional measures to be
taken in keeping order IN Samoa
unanimity will lie observed. They add
that the functions of the commissioners
will be,to strive TO agree to the measures
necessary for q peaceful solution of the
difficulties, but the conclusions they in
dividually reach, will. of course, be sent
to their respective governments between
whom further negotiations will then occur
in regard to the final settlement.
SAMOAN COMMISSION FINALLY IN
STRUGGLED.
Washington. April l4.-After hearing
this morning from the British and Ger
man embassies, the state department was
enabled to announce positively and final
ly that the three parties to the Berlin
treaty had agreed upon the instructions to
be given their samoan commissioners and
that it was certain that the commission
would leave San Francisco on the 25th
inst. on the Badger for Samoa.
The Portland daily press., 1899-04-15

the instructions to the American COM
missioners to the Cars disarmament
conference at the Hague. A complete
written report concerning the prelimi-
naries leading up to the hostilities which
was made to the secretary Of the navy by
Admiral Kautz, was read to the cabinet
by Secretary Long. 1t throws some
additional light upon the complications
prior to the Adniirnl's arrival the most
impor tant fact brought out being that
three consuls, American, British and
German at the time of the Admirsls ar
rival at Apia had recognized the revolu-
tionists under Mataafa.
The Mataafa uprising after Chief
Justics Chambers decision in favor OF
Malietoa Tanu, the Admiral indicates
was fermented largely by the German
consul who insisted upon recognizing
Mataafn as King. Chaos was the end and
the American and British residents con-
sidered themselves In peril OF their lives
A massacre was feared and under these
circumstances the American and British
consu.s Joined with the Germans in recog-
nizing the provisional government under
Mataafa.
The instructions of this government to
the commissioners appointed to represent
the United States at ths Cars disarma-
ment conference which is to meet at the
Hague during the latter part Of May have
been prepared by Secretary Hay and were
read at the cabinet meeting. The exact
nature of the instructions to our commits
sioners is being carefully guarded.
At the British and German embassies,
the Samoan commission is considered
settled beyond further question. and all
attention is now being given to the de-
parture of the commissioners. Baron
Sternberg has received his instructions
from Berlin. 1t Is expected that the for
eign office will send supplementary in
structions to San Francisco SO as to reach
him before he sails.
INSTRUCTIONS In detail for MIR. Eliot, the
British commissioner, will come by cable
IL the missioners are co leave at once,
but by mail If sufficient time Is per-
mitted.
There will be no joint meeting of the
high commission In Washington and the
members of the commission who are here
say there is positively no warrant for
statements that any advance decision or
line OF action will be taken.
MIR. Tripp the American commission.
er is in the far west and will proba bly,
join Baron Sternberg a nd MIR. Eliot as
they pass through to San francisco.
The Portland daily press., 1899-04-15

| and paid cash for stock in the latter COM
| pany. Mr.. Crok er said he had been told
! it was the Knfckerbocker company of
Philadelphia.
| MIR. Carroll was recalled on this point
but little information was obtained. MIR.
| Crok or was called and denied that he or
| any OF his family ever held stock In the
| Consolidated Ice company. Mr.. Croker
| said he had not recommended materials
or supplies to any city department. He
| was not interested in Vermont quarries.
MIR. Croker admitted that he was a
member of
THE AIR AND POWER COMPANY
W ith a capital stock of Sl0,000.o00 He
had not yet subscribed for any stock.
Again Mr.. Croker was asked about the
Consolidated Ice company stock and said
! it did not concern the city Of New York.
81 will tell you frankly how 1t doe s
concern the people of the city Of New
York." said Mr.. Moss. "Thers was a
Ioor man and you won't deny there
was time when you were as poor as l
am. D
- was one day." said Mr. Croker
81 don't know how poor you are, he
added. You were in the police depart
ment.'
And | am here conducting this in
vestigation." retorted MIR. Moss, land
you own the police department now"
'fYou are conducting this Investigation
by q minority vote of this city," rejoined
the witness, land / am sitting here repre-
senting my friends with a big majority
vote You have been put out of the police
department by the vote of the people and
the police department has thriyed and
hanafifah since want ~
"By MIR. Devery?" queried Mr.. Moss.
Eyes, by MIR. Deyery,'' said Croker
"He is the best chief that We have mad in
good many years.
Mr.. Moss again referred to MIR. Croker &
wealth. saying that the people are In
terested in knowing. now he got that
money. In reply MIR. Croker said he
Nigh have spaculatei little when in
Governor Flower office and was willing
to let Moss see the looks of his Office for
the last seven years and SEQ what he had
made. Mr.. Moss said he would be glad
to see them.
Mr., Croker said his half in the Croker
and Meyer real estate business had
amounted ID SO, 900 or $50, 0C0.
IF you can tell me where l have taken
q dollar from this city, you can cut that
arm right of" declared MIR. Crokerj land
l want to say this; If friend tells Inc
about nice stock l can buy and make a
turn on it, l am going to do 1t and have
done it,
MIR. Croker said that Judge Pryor had
been perfectly willing to pay $40, 600 as
sessment to cover his election expenses
and that he offered to give larger con-
tribuJion If necessary. Mr.. Moss put a
NUM- Der of questions to Mr.. Croker about
political assessments. but answers We're
refused. Tbs hearing then went over till
tomorrow, when Mr.. Croker will again
appear.
The Portland daily press., 1899-04-15
KENDALL & WH|TNEY'S,
Federal and Temple SITS.

The instructions to the commissioners
are Identical the three governments
having accepted form which cempro-
misses the differences which have existed
up to this point
The commission win be empowered to
deal with the situation as 1t finds 1t In
the Samoan islands upon its arrival This
applies to acts necessary to place the
affairs OF the island In a peaceful and
satisfactory condition for the time being
and whatever the commission does in this
direction IL understood to be Of tempo
rAry character and subject to the approval
Of the three powers
The Portland daily press., 1899-04-15
STATE TAX CALLED FOR.

Augusta. April Estate Treasurer 4.
NJ. Simpson has issued the warrants for
the assessment and collection of the state
tax for the year 1899 to the sheritfs of
the state, who in turn, win deliver them
to the municipal officers. The amount
of taxes Is $oo7. $50. %, in addition to the
poll tax OF lc on each poll, tax of
2 s.4 mills ON the dollar of the present
valuation.
All towns are to pay their assessments
by January /, 1900. If not not paid then
they are notified and unless paid within
80 days the property is attached. All
towns not paying lose the right to receive
the school fund from the state treasury.
The Portland daily press., 1899-04-15
PENNINGTON CHURCH DEDl-
GATED
DkDI-

Pennington. April 1.-the re-dedica-
ton services of the First Unitarian
church were held tonight and we're at
tended by a large congregation. Rev. W..
ii. Ramsay, pastor of the church; Rev.
John G. Perkins of Portland. Rev. S.
G. Beach of Bangor. Rev. Il. X. Smith
and W. b. Bukshire of Pennington, made
addresses. Among the noteworthy feat
ure of the new church is.the memorial
window donated by Hon. ). Clifford
Belcher. in honor of his father, the late
Judge Samuel Belcner of Pennington.
The Portland daily press., 1899-04-15
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
NEW ADVERTISEMENT.
PORTLAND, April 10, 1893.
r N advertising the
Haberdashery de-
nartment reCently

i Haberdashery de-
partment recently
we said not a word about
Mems Hosiery and that
was an oversight of
course.
1t is a big section of
itself, it shows at all
times a wonderfully COM
plete line of new fashions
in Socks for men and it
is as perfectly and COM
pletely equipped in the
staple sorts as we know
how to make it.
On the counter to-day
is a long line of high
class novelties, Fancy
Stockings intended
specially to be worn with
low shoes or with slip
pers in the house. Fine
cotton or Isle thread,
spun and plated silk. also
soft light weight cash
mere. Some specially
attractive black ones
with silk embroidered
spots, at 36c are very
cheap. Some delicate
stripes and large plaids,
black and white and
bright colors at the same
price. Black plaids with
clocks, quite new. Black
with white polka dots.
Three or four bargain
lots of Balbriggan, greys,
black with white feet,
tans and plain black at
25c and fifty dozen or
so OF very heavy black
cotton socks which are
being sold for a leader at
IL 1-2c a pair--o8c the
box.
The Portland daily press., 1899-04-15

..The Wade court Of inquiry has decided
to examine no more witnesses after the
close of this week unless In exceptional
cases where men expected were unavoid-
ably detained. Gen. Miles will not be
heard, IL At all until next week. but he
will not be called except upon his own
request
The Portland daily press., 1899-04-15
OWEN, MOORE & CO.
P. S. The special sale
Of Lace Curtains con-
iinues through Saturday.
ROLIINS'S PROCLAMATION IN
PERTINENT.

Ashland, Nh, April ! i-Hon. Thorn :
+ Cheney of this place. United states
rension agent and former member OF
the ext cutiYe council of New hampshire,
toaay made public an open letter, the
writing of which was prompted by
Governor Frank W. Rolllns's Fast Day
proclamation. Mr.. Cheney charaeterizes
the document as ''pitiabie pleoe Oh
prudery, an impertinent unrepabllcan,
n-American. unwArrantatis ana tin-
constitutional interference upon the
part of a OWL magistrate with the reilg,
ions rights and liberties of the people OF
New Hampshire, whose good sense is IN
suited.
The Portland daily press., 1899-04-15
FUNERAL OF DENNIS McCALLUAI

The funeral of Mr.. Dennis McCallum
occurred yesterday morning at 10 O'Clock
from the cathedral of the Immaculate
Conception and was largely attended by
family friends and railroad employees,
Requism high mass was celebrated by
Rev. Father McDonough, rector of the
a thedral. the pail bearers being Mr.
John o. Brion, Mr.. Daniel Jefferds, Mr.
John ,Eonners and MIR. Arthur Bradley
"a mang those present from abroad were
George McCallum of philadelphia, u
brother of the deceased, also a sister
from Providence, r. l. There were sim
pie floral tokens of remem bran CO and
the intsrment was at Calvary cemetery.
FUNERAL OF MRS. ELIZA BETH Nj.
KERWIN.
At the Cathedral of the Immaculate
Conception, funeral services over the re-
mains of Mrs. Elizabeth NJ Kerwin were
held at o'olock yesterday morning. Re-
QUEEN high mass was conducted. Rev.
Father Hayes of New Orleans and the
pail bearers were the four sons of the de-
ceased, William. Matthew, Patrick and
John kerwin. A large floral pillow SAT
Rest" was placed on the casket and the
interment was in tine family lot at Cal
vary cemetery,
The Portland daily press., 1899-04-15
MAINE COLLEGE LEAGUE.

Wateryille, April 1.-THE baseball man
ayers of the inter collegiate association
met with Colby today. There were many
matters of interest discussed. the Wright
a. Ditson league ball was adopted; the
treasurer of the association was ordered to
secure a 100 pennant to be Of green color
in body with white letters. William p.
Csrpen ter was decided upon as umpire
for the league games. 1t was agreed that
every effort saould be used to stop
Tagging. The managers were Within
of Bowdoin, Bassett of Bates, Downey
of University of Maine ana Dascomb Of
Colby.
BASEBALL SEASON BEGINS.
At Louisville-Chicag Is; Louisville, l..
AT phia-Philadelphia, s; Wash
ington, 8.
BOWLING AT Y. NJ. @. A.
The bowling in the Y. M. q. A.
+o,,ra ~, ant last N Oh rasuIted as follows /.
The Portland daily press., 1899-04-15
SCHLEY GIVEN ASSIGNMENT.

Washington. April 14--Rsar Admiral
Schley who has been on waiting orders
siuce relieved of the command OF the fly
ing squadron, was today assigned to duty
as msmber OF the naval examining
board of this CITY
The Portland daily press., 1899-04-15
DIRIGOS
NOTES

The work of getting Rigby park ready
for the season, uncovering the track, re-
pairing buildings, ETC., win probably be-
gin next week.
The Portland daily press., 1899-04-15

Freeman l.. wyman, South Woodstock,
IS to $40; Benjamin f. Cakes, National
Home, Kennebec, s. to 10; Barden Turnsr.
Waldoboro Sl2 to SI7.
The Portland daily press., 1899-04-15
MATAAFA RECOGNIZED.

American and British Consuls Did 1t
To Save Their Lives.
Washington, April 1.-THE cabinet
meeting today was devoted principally to
discussion Of the Samoan situation and
The Portland daily press., 1899-04-15
MAINE PENSIONS.

Washington, April IL. The following
pensions have been granted to Maine PEG
pie:
The Portland daily press., 1899-04-15
He
Law
NEEDS
F GOD.

The work of the cold cruel winter must be
Obterated
The grass roots need assistance or food
They need new and cOmpaniOnable life or grass
seed.
The English Lawn Fertilizer is just what is wanted
for food: it is od0rless and clean to handle. 1tmay
be applied at any time during the Spring, or as often
as the grass needs nOnrishment
The X. & W. Lawn Grass Seed is reliable mix
ture of the most suitable grass seeds for lawns and
grass plots. combination of these two will ensure
a beautifully strong and healthy growth of grass,
that will improve with constant cutting.
They can be found only at
The Portland daily press., 1899-04-15
ORIGINAL.
ADDITIONAL.

Andrew Collins. Soldiers Home, Kenne.
bee, 81.
The Portland daily press., 1899-04-15
BOWLING AT Y. NJ. @. A.
Y. NJ. q. A

The bowling in the Y. M. G. A.
tournament last night resulted as follows:
The Portland daily press., 1899-04-15
Clothing!

Bull the grandest array of seasonable clothing
for Men and Boys that has been in Port
land for many day. Every garment offered
in this sale bears their full guarantee on the
label. Every purchase made from us carries
The Portland daily press., 1899-04-15

Isaac f. Iibbett, East Newport,s6 to S..
INCREASE.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1899-11-22
South American RailrOa ding.

f. f. Whittekin, chief engineer and
way of the United States of Columbia,
South America, is at the Seventh Avenue
hotel, on his way to his former home at
Tionesta Forest county, whero he will
remain for several weeks, says the Pitts
burg Times of last Friday. Speaking of
railroad building in South America, he
said: "The road now under construction
runs from Puerto Berrio, on the Magda
lena river, westwardly through the main
range of the Andes mountains to the city
of Popayan. Work has been going on for
four years, and 100 mil, are now COM
pleted and trains running. About 1900
natives have been employed on this part
of the road, which was the most difficult
piece reconstruction l have ever under
taken. The cost of construction of the
100 miles averaged about S75, 900 per mile.
The highest point above sea leve is 5000
feet. We have had great many things
to contend with, but the greatest barrier
of all is the dense growth of vegetation.
1t is next to impossible to keep down the
underbrush and vines. Ever since we be-
gan the construction of the road it has
required force Of men to donothing else
but battle with vegetation" While in
the United States, Mr.. Whiitekin will
place orders for considerable material.
He said: 81 come with the express pur-
pose of placing orders for four locomo-
lives and 200 freight cars, but so far
have been unable to find an establish
ment that will book an order ahead. The
best they can do is to promise to go tc
work on orders about September, 1900
Steel rails cannot be purchased, either
and l doubt if manufacturers will be
ahead of their orders in a year from now
We are not kept back on this account
however, as all rails for the road are be
| ing purchased in Belgium.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1899-11-22
Killed BY a Log Jam.

Wednesday afternoon crew of men
were engaged breaking log pile on the
job of the Milestone Manufacturing Co.,
on Milestone, when the logs started un-
expectedly. There were five men on the
pile, and all but one Hughey McCloskey.
succeeded in getting off, but he was car
ried to the bottom OF the hill, about one
hundred feet, with the logs. By jump
ing from one log to another he kept his
feet until he reached the bottom, when
he tripped and fell, being caught between
two logs. He was taken to his boarding
place and a physician sent for. No bones
were broken and for time he thought
he would recover, but he had received
internal injuries and died about 3 o'clock
this morning. He was married and
leaves wife and six children. A week
ago Monday, Hughey McCloskey, Sr.,
was buried from the home of his son,
Hughey, Jr., and at that time the entire
family then living, three sons and two
daughters, were present - MarienUille
ErDTeSS
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1899-11-22

Ladies' underwear % cents and up at
Miles IL Armstrong;. II
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1899-11-22

"A great big stock of IN en-, and: boys
winter caps just received at Hopkins
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1899-11-22
At Court.

Court is light this weeT in point attend
ance. The grand jury having been ex-
cused from attendance the etit jurors are
all that are on hand, while the litigation
is of soch a nature rs to requi.e but few
witnesses from outside. Judge Lindsey,
with Associates Nash and McCray are
present.
The first case disposed of was that of
John II. Swanson VS.. Tionesta Manu-
featuring Co., resulting in verdict for
the defendant.
The case OF Jennings VS.. Bloomfield
and others is on trial as we go TO press.
TIE case of Clough and others against
the Penn Tanning Co. and uters has
been continued.
1t is thought all the cases on the "alen-
dar will be disposed of this week
Ladies' underwear % cents and up at
Miles IL Armstrong;. 1t
"A great big stock of IN en-, and: boys
winter caps just received at Hopkins |
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1899-11-22
What is the
EASY PAYMENT PAHN?

lst 1t enables people of small needed
they could if Required TO Pay Cash Down.
2 1t gives The articles While you Paying for
Them.
3d. Ii Leads to Habits of Economy. for knowing that
have disposed
yourselves of expenditures 10 order @
payments promptly
And What is there that gives more solid. every day
col happiness than a well furnished house?
And nnwo conclusion distinctly uud tod
for goods The plan fully as you
OuId have to pay cash down at other stores.
Look catalogue of goods for sale Mammo Store and
Everything Essential C,mfrable Housekeeping
my keep hand full H article which
housekeeper need My stock is indeed enormous.
assured that will kind
that
LET Me KNOW BY LETTER IF YOU NEED SOME GOODS, AND
MY AGENT WILL CALL ON YOU
remain, truly
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1899-11-22

JAMES @. CARSON.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1899-11-22
Pine Bolts Wanted.

The undersigned will pay $3.50 per
cord for sap pine bolts (round) at least
four feet long, delivered at Turner's mill,
West Hickory, Pa.
If JAMES g. CARSON.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1899-06-23
Facts for Earmara.

Well seasoned wood of apple trees
makes good handles for tools.
Sprinkle cayenne pepper around
where rats frequent and they will
leave.
Have the collar fit the horse and do
not draw the names too tight at top.
1t is easier to keep up" with your
work than to "catch up" when you
have fallen behind.
The man who does not love a good
horse should hire out to work on a
good railroad or in a mine.
The farm horse does not need blind
ers. Binders add so much more to
the cost of harness. Do away with
them.
1t is far easier to keep land in a
good state of cultivation than to re-
store soil that has been allowed to
run down.
1t is best to prevent disease in your
home If possible, and it Is cheaper to
prevent disease among your animals
than to cure it.
The steer or other animal that il
tramping two mouthfuls under foot
while eating one, is fertiliZing the
ground, but is doing it in an expen,
sive manner.
Feed the corn to fattening hogs anC
not to colts and pigs. Feed oats to
colts, and pigs should have a variety
of whatever is convenient and ch cap
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1899-06-23

men estimate that each hen will af-
ford a profit Of 81 per year. This may
seem small to some, but 1t means
after the interest on the capital, food +,
and other cash expenses are paid. 1t
is really large profit, as most hens
are not valued at more than half that
sum, and with flock of hens 1t rep
resents the interest Of $500 at six per
cent. When we take into consider
alton the fact that on most farms the
actual capital invested in poultry is
very small, the profit from hens is
usually quite large. The sick fowls,
or those that do not lay, reduce the
average for all the members of the
flock American Gardening.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1899-06-23

liest in life will lay the largest
number of eggs.
Young poultry of no kind should
be allowed to wade around in the
wet grass.
Nothing will prevent hen from
laying sooner than an expensive
dietof cornmeal.
Give the hens all possible freedom
of range and there will be less soft
shelled eggs.
Food rich in oil should not be fed
to hens except in small quantities,
especially in warm weather.
Pigeons will thrive in small yards.
They must be mated or an extra
male will cause them to'quarrel.
1t is not the largest fowl that is
the most vigorous, but the one with
a full, bright eye, heavy bone and
compact body.
Never use coal oil or grease of any
kind on the setting hens, as it will
close the pores of the eggshetls, so
they will not hatch.
In selecting the breeding fowls, If
/ the hens are somewhat dark let the
cocks be lighter; and il the hens are
heavy, use g lighter cock.
Be careful not to overfeed. 1t is
variety of feed and shell-producing
articles that bring the best results
Experience is the best guide as to
quantity.-St. Louis Republic.