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The Portland daily press., 1899-12-06
LONDON VIEWS ON MESSAGE.

London, December 9 All the morn ng
pap,rs havs editori ais upon Presi lent No
Kiuley's message to Congress. The Daily
Telegraph says:
What differentiitss the present from
preceding messages IL Its all but formal
admi IS ion that the United States have
been drawn into the outer eddiss Of
Eastern politics. 1t Is the far east which
is the real reason for this partial aban-
Comment Of Monroeism. So far as Great
Britain IL concerned. there Is no appre-
hension, but rather unqualified satisfac-
ton at the new departure. Great Britain.
the United States and Germany are the
powers most concerned in maintaining
tho open door and that Is all which is
implisd 10 the use Of the word 'allisnce'
about which SO much unnecessary fuss
has been made"
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-06
HOUSE COMMITTEES.
Mr.. LittleheId May BE Made Membe
Ways and Means Committee.

Washington, December 5.-Speaksr
Henderson has not yet definitely deter
mined when the committees Of the House
will DO announced, whether before or
after the holidays, but the expectation Ia
that 1t will be just before the adjourn
ment for Christmas. The time IL required
for comforting with new members and
learning their capabilities for different
lines of work. In the main ifis expected
shat old members viii retain their former
places and II this IL observed there will
be the following important vacancies:
Ways and means, three Republicans;
appropriation, one Republican aud one
Democrat; Judiciary. four Republicans
and ono Democrat; banking and cur
rsnoy, four Republicans and two Demo-
Gratis; commerce. one Republican and one
Democrat; rivers and harbors, two Re-
publioans; foreign Affairs, two Republi-
cans and one Democrat; military aiairs
nve Republicans and two Democrats.
The three vacancies on ways and means
are attracting special attention. among
those mentioned for the places being
Moody and MCCALL OF Massachusetts,; Lit
tlefieId Of Maine. who succeeded Dinglsy
and William Alden Smith OF Michigan.
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-06
SENATE CAUCUSES.
Committee on Insular Possessions To
he Created.

Washington December 5.-Three eau
cuses were held In the Senate end OF the
capitol today. They were under the aus.
pioes respectively of the Republican, the
Democratic and independent Senators,
the last named incl uding the silver Re-
publicars and the Populists. Each meet
ing discussed reorganization of the COM
mittess and referred details to special
committees Senator Allison presided at
the Republican caucus and was empow-
cred to select committee OF nine to con-
fer with the opposition and make the ap'
portionment Of mem beers.
Senator Psnross made an inquiry as to
what was to be done In the matter OF I'LL
ing the offices of the secretary and ser
geant-at-arms of ths Senate, but was In
formed that that subject was not en-
Traced IN the call. There was suRges-
ton that the Republican reprs ssntatives
ON committees should be In proportion to
the Republican membership of the Senate
and in reply to a question, Senator ALI
SON SAID that the Republicans numbered
about five-eighths of the entire Senate.
After some discussion, the suggestion was
abandoned because of the effect that suoh
n demand in the Senate would have upon
the house, where the Republicans have
proportionately a much smaller majority.
There was. however, general under
standing that the Republicans should
have clear majority on all committees.
Senator Hale moved u committee on the
insular possessions of the United States,
and upon the suggestion Of Senator Lodge
agresd to amend his motion so AS to pro-
vide for two new committees one to cover
Cuba and the other to include the affairs
of Porto Rico, and the Philippines. The
motion was referred to the proposed com.
mittee on committees, but no disposition
was made of suggestion made soto voce
by Senator Mason, that he. Senator Ho r
and Senator Hale should be given places
on the proposed Philippine committee.
The conference really delegated the
whole subject to this committee ON COM
mittess whish Senator Allison promised
to appoint promptly.
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-06
THE DEAD OF THE MAINE.

Washington. December 5.-Asfissant
Secretary Allen has receiver letter from
Captain j. q. Greene, commandment OF
the naval station at Havana. saying that
contracts have been executed for exhum-
ing the remains of the dead Of the battle
ship Maine, buried in Colon csmetery
and saying also that they can BIS removed
to the United States at any time after the
18Th inst. The battleship Texas which
will be used for the transportation OF
these remains Is now on her way from
Brunswick, Ca, to Hampton Roads.
where she will coal and provision and
then start for Havana. These remains are
to tie brought to Washington ard re-
inferno in the national oemetary at Ar
lingtou, with f1n military honors.
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-06

Tbs Democrats transaoesd no business
hsvond the unanimous selection Of Gems
tor Jones Of Arkansas, Is chairman OF
the caucus TO succesd ssnstor Turpis and
the authorization Of the. chairman TO ap-
point . committee to confer with the Re
publican committee on the rs-orsanisa-
tion Of the standing oommittees
The independents agreed 10 act with the
Democrats In the organization Of the
Senate and Senator Pessigrew was APP
pointed to sot - member Of the minori-
" committee on committees. This oon-
ference was attended By all the silver he
publIcsns and Populist Senators Of whom
there are eight.
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-06
HOUSE FINANCIAL BILL.
Discussed In Caucus Of Republicans
Last Night.

Washington, December "a caucus Of
Republican members OF the House was
held tonight to consider plans for advano-
ing the House financial bill. Speaker
Henderson and sll the prominent leaders
on the Reput loan side were PRESENT. Mr..
Grosveuor OF Ohio asked TO be excused
from serving as caucus chairman aud Mr..
Cannon OF Illinois was chosen In his
place. Mr.. Payne Of New York. mem
Der Of the caucus COMMITTEES which
framed the financial bill explained how
the work had been done 10 order to facili-
tate the work Of Congress and give some
thing tangible early In the session. Mr..
Overstrest OF Indiana. who presented the
bill. explained it section by section. AS
he proceeded many questions we're asked.
mainly BY Messrs. Hopkins Of Illinois,
Hepburn Of Iowa. Hin Of Connecticut
and MoCleary Of Minnesota, but they
were not In oaptious spirit and indicated
iesire to reach a clear upders landing
One OF the inquiries was as TO the effect
Of continued depreciation Of silver. to
which Mr.. overstreet answered that
further depreciation would be impossible
under the terms OF the hill as silver could
be taken to the treasury and exchanged
for gold, thus maintaining the parity Of
the metals. As to the establishment OF q
gold standard, Il was stated that while 1t
might not lead to the aotnal coinage Of
gold dollars, yet 1t would preserve a
stable standard, just as some states keep
an official yardstiok as a standard.
Mr.. Ovsrstreet continued his explana-
tIons until eleven O'Clock when, In re-
Spouse to general sentiment, the caucus
adjourned until p. M, tomorrow. This
was to permit further debate and WAS not
regarded as unfavorable to the biz as the
discussion had been unifoi mly favorable.
RESOLUTIONS INTRODUCED.
Washington. Decembar Among the
Joint resolutions introduced in the House
today we're those of Representative W.
Alden Smith Of Michigan for Pan
American conference to consider arbi-
tration. inquirins Of the secretary of
state as to German wines and German
against American beef,
fruit and horses; providing for a recip-
rocity commission and calling for in
formation as to the non-building Of
naval vessels on the Great Lskes.
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Didn't Deny Charges
Against Him.
Mr.. Littlpfipld Member Investi-
eating Committee.
,srxc1AL 20 THE IRxss.i

Waship gton, Dscsm Der 5.-Today's ac-
lion of the Huuss makes 1t certain that
Roberts will not be allowed to take his
seat. The oath has been denied him and
his case has gone to o special committee.
Richardson, the Democratic leader, very
astuteiy made no contest on the question
OF polygany. Indeed he expressly said
that no was as much against Roberts on
that account as any one could be, but he
m ade the Issue on the question Of deny
ing the oath to man properly elected and
certified. This was strong ground, but
the popular pressure had partially under
minei it, ana Roberts himself completed
the work In a speech which he made.
As a stump speech. Roberts's effort
would be oonsid cred bright and Interest
ing. bus he talked forty minutes without
finding time to make the simple denial
Of the charges against him. This could
not o inte.prs ted otherwise than con-
fession of guilt. The question ceased TO
be one o. denying the oath to man only
acou sed Of being disqualified, for he. by
inevitable implication. admitted himself
guilty of those practices which seem to
bring him within the provisions of the
Edmunds act, and without the terms OF
the several amnesty prooiainations.
On the final vote the Republicans were
all agairsi him and most Of the Demo
crsts, A conservative Democrat re-
marked that no ore could stand by man
who did not deny the charges against
himself. The special committee will now
examine the case, but unless some new
and unexpected light Is obtained 1t 10 safe
to say that Roberts will Iot be seated.
1t is o matter Of interest to Maine peo-
pie that Congressman Littlefld Is one OF
the special COMMITTEES. Speaker Hender-
son chose him of his own accord without
outside suggestions or any request from
Mr. Littlsfeld for the place, IN ct which
makes the compliment the more marked.
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-06
MARRIED WOMEN BARRED.

Washiug ton, December 8. -First Assist
ant Postm aster General Health in a de-
ci ion today in the case OF Mrs. Jennie j.
Brown at Modus. Conn, announces that
the department has deciled 1t viii be
incompati lie Nth the best interests Of
the service to retain married women as
post office clerks. The department has
therefore ruled that when female post
office clerk marries, It viii be necessary
for her to resign from the servics.
Postmasters, under this ruling, here
alter viii have to call for the re, ignati1n
Of such employees and recommend their
successors to the department.
(There ara no married women employe ed
in the Portland post office
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-06
ORDERED HOME FROM CUBA
Military Force There Being Reduced by
Secretary Root.

"AenihSon' oooF
oroers were issuso irom 'ne war u'p..s
ment tooay 70 ei's eneo' W 'n' rosAsv
ansouncso oecis'on ol o'oe'nry no'' w
reouc' Tue ioro' 'i oni'0" o'"'es 'foop'
In Ouoa. Inc neaoquAr'ers anu e'sn'
companiss Oh 'oe iosn inisn''' NJ" iu
santiago ana fuerso Frincips, pfo''no0
Cuoa' are oroereo noms. vi 'h'se 'ne
headquarters anu TOUR Companies go W
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-06
IN THE SENATE.

Adjourned Out OF Respect To senator
Hayward After Brief session.
Washington, December A-Today's Sos
sim Of the Senats lasted two hours and
forty minutes, practically the entire time
being consumed In the reading Of the
Presideut's message. The announcement
Of the death Of Senator elect Monroe L.
Hayward Of Nebraska was rscsived BY
the Senate with sincere regret. Although
he was not officially q member Of the
body he was we'll known to many Of the
Senators and by them was held in high
regard. AZ the conclusion Of the reading
Of the message the Senate adopted resoIu-
tions Of regret presented by Senator
Thurston Of Nebraska and rs q mark OF
respect adjourned Immediately.
Washington, Decem Der h-Another sor-
row had fallen upon the Senate before 1t
convened In today's ssssion. 10 most Of
the Senators the announcement Of the
death Of Senstor-slect Hayward Of Ne
braska had been communicated.
References was made by the chaplain In
his opening invocation to the demise OF
Senator Hayward.
Mr.. Piatt of Connsctiout and Mr..
Jones OF Arkansas. the COMMITTEES ap-
pointed on the part Of the Senate to walt
upon the President to announces to him
that the Congress had assembled and was
awaiting any communication he might
have to make to u, reported that duty
had besn performed. "Tbe President"
said Mr.. Plat. Expressed his satisfaction
ct the assembling Of Congress and hoped
that great good to the country might re-
suit from Its deliberations"
Mr.. Platt announced that the President
would communicate with the Senate I'm
mediatsly. MIR. Turley Of Tennessee.
presented his colleague. Mr.. Bate, at the
desk Of the President and President Frye
ad administered to Mr.. Bate the oath Of
Office. Major o. L.. Pruden, assistant
secretary to the President WAS recognized
by the chair. and presented to the Senate
the message of the President. A. 1206
the reading Of the message was begun by
the clerk.
Two hours and thirty -four minutes
were consumed in reading the Presidents
message. At the conclusion OF the read
ing, MIR. Thurston formally announced
the death Of Senator-elsot Hay ward and
submitted appropriate resolutions, ending
as follows:
Resolved, That as u further mark Of 70.
epect 20 the memory Of the deceased, the
Senate dc now adjourn.
Upon the adoption Of the resolutions at
2. 40 p. M, President Frye declared the
Senate adjourn ned.
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-06
EXPECT TO RAISE THE MONEY.

Bangor, Dsosmbsr 5.-Aocording to the
persons who are engaged in soliciting
pledges for the guarantees fund of the
Maine Music festival among the residents
of Bangor and the surrounding towns
which send audiences to Bangor each
fall, the movement Ia not meeting with
as much success as was expsctsd; how.
ever, considerable sum has bean
promised and there is a strong probability
that the necessary amount will be raised
before December II. on which date Direc-
tor Chapman will be In ths city and the
future OF the fe stlval will be decided.
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-06
TAXING INHERITANCES.

Washington, December 5.-Argument
was begun today in the United States
Supreme court In the cases Involving the
CON stitutionality of the provision in the
war revenue act for taxation of inheri-
tAnces.
Ex-Spsaker Reed Ia counsel In two of
the five cases. and 1t was expected that he
would bs heard, but he contented himself
with filing brief In opposition to the
law.
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-06
HARVARD CHOOSES DAILY.
TORPEDO BOAT LAUNCHED.

New York. December 5-Ths torpedo
boat destroyer Bailey was launched from
the boat yards OF Charles L. Seabury s.
Co.. at Morris Heights on the Harlem
river, today. Misc Florence Bailey,
granddaughter of the late Rear Admire Al
Bailey, U. S. N, acted as sponsor. Ths
bailey, the first boat Of the kind ever
launched In this city, Is one Of the thrse
torpedo boat destroyer s for which provis-
ion was made BY the last Congress. She
wa $ designed by the builders. She must
do thirty miles an hour to be accepted by
the government but the builders are con-
fident that she will develop a speed OF
thirty-three knots.
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-06
DOUBT ABOUT MILLER's ARREST

New York. December 5.-Csptain Nc
Clusksy of the det sctlve busrau, said to-
day that he had hard nothing of the re-
por tad captur, Of William +. Miller OF
the franklin Syndicate Of Brooklyn. who
was said to have been placed under ar
rest In Month cal.
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-06
ATTORNEY GEN. GRIGG's REPORT

Washington, December 5.-Attorney
General Griggs in his annual report to
Congress reviews the work OF the depart
ment Of justice during the year aud then
says that application is occasionally made
to the departments to have legal proceed
ings brought in the name of the Ufi.ed
States against corporations or com lima
sions of com panies that are alleged to be
engaged in forming or maintaining
mouopolIes, or agreements In restraint of
trade or competition.
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-06
SOCIALISTS GAZING.

Continued From First Page.
iican, Democratic aud Citizens parties.
was reelected mayor today over Herman
4. Fay. the Inispsndent Republican
NOMINEES, by vote OF 1. 247 to LILO. Ihr
Republicans elected every one Of the
seven aldermen and 10 out Of tbs IL mem
bers and the common council The vote
on licsnss was: Yes, 1,41i; no, 500; last
years vote being: Yes, 1859; no. 1,02P.
NORTHAMPTON.
Northampton, Mass, December -
Mayor John l.. Mather, Republican. was
reelected to-day by the largest majority
ever given can didate for mayor.
Vote for license: Yes, LA; no. s97.
PITTsFIELD.
Pittsneld, Mass. December 5.-Heze-
kinh s. Russell, Republican, was electei
mayor by q small majority. Both
branches Of the city government are
Democratic.
MAIDEN.
Maiden, Mass, Die imber 1.-THE city
went Hepubl'c,u today by larg, major
ity and re-sltc e Mayor Charles l.. Bean
by q plurality Of 1854 The aldermen
and cour CT In every ward were Republi-
can as also were the members Of the
fchool committee. Ths school committse
ara Rev. d. h. Bailey. Rev. Frederick
Ed ards and Edwin Hawkridse, for
three years, and Miss Sarah ID. wilmarth.
for one year. The city voted no licsnse
by n majority Of l2is. against 1905 last
year. The city also voted to authorize the
city couEc!l to pension members Of the
fire department. disabled In the perform
az CO Of their duty.
NEW BEDFORD.
New Bedford. December o.-The annual
municipal election which occurred today
was the greatest triumph in the history
of Charter >. Ashley's present career. He
was re-sl-ctsd mayor by plurality Of
2,O9S III, vote on license: Yes, =, l0i;
no. 2,546.
BROCKTON.
Brockton, Mass, Dscemter Sc. II.
Coulter, tie Social Democrat candidate
for mayor, was elected today by a hand
some majority. The city had the hottest
fight for mayor In Its history. OF the
aldermen elected, three are Republicans,
two Social Democrats and two Demo-
Gratis. License vote: YES, 3,243; no, 3, :
725.
WALTHAM.
Waltham, Mass, Dscemter 5.-George
L. Mnyberry, Republican, was reelected
mayor for the fifth time by majority Of
7g5 votes. License vote: Yes. 2.l07: nc.
1883.
GLOUCESTER.
Gloucester. Mass, December F.-Ths
election Of Alderman George 4. Msroh-
ant as mayor. was ths climax Of very
interesting municipal canvass in this
city. The city went for license In the
heaviest majo rity In the oity's history.
The vote was: Yes. 2,o97; no, 1888.
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-06
THE MODERN MOTHER

Has found that her little ones are i'm
proved more by the pleasant Syrup of
Figs, when in need of the laxative effect
of a gentle remedy, than by any other.
Children enjoy it and it benefits them.
The true remedy. Syrup of Figs. is man
featured ny the California Fig Syrup Co.
onl
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-06
CAPTS. BROWN AND DAILY
VIII Lead Foot ball Cohorts OF Blu'
and Crimson Next Year.

New Haven, Conn.,, December 5.-The
fifteen football players who played in the
Yale Harvard and Yale-Prinoeton games
met tonight at the call Of Captain Mo-
B,ide and unanimously elected v. Gordon
Brown as captain Of the Yale football
eleven Of 1904 Brown Is . member of the
present junior class of the academic de-
partmsnt. He is the biggest and heaviest
man of the eleven and ranks the highest
of the team In point Of scholarship. He
IL twenty lone years Of age. His home is
In Flushing, l.. /.
HARVARD CHOOSES DAILY.
Cambridge, December 6.-Quarter- hack
Charles DAILY was elected captain Of the
Harvard eleven tonight. Reid withdrew.
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-06

Terrible plagne, those itching. poster
ing diseases of the skim. Put an end to
misery. Doan's Ointment cures. Atany
drug store. s-
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-06

ADvErrsExn&
RINES BROTHERS CO.



TOWELS.
ION Wednesday, December 9Th, we shall open a
Magnificent Line Of fine Towels most
suitable for Christmas Gifts.
More twenty different kinds of All Linen
25 Cents Each.
40 Cents Each.
One OF henstitched Towels, with fancy
borders only
90 Cents Each.
Two lots bird's-eye Damasls Towels both fringed
hemstitched, very handsome GLOSSY finish, only
25 Cents Each.
One lot very handsome Satin Damask Fringed
Towels
8Zl-2 Cents Each.
W SidcbOard Towels. These are I'm Irish
and German linens, usually cents, at
80 Cents Each.
Very many finer grades. such as fancy Open-wOrk
borders fringed and hemstched ends at special
prices.
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-06

Very many finer grades. such as fancy Open-wOrk
borders with fringed ends special
prices.
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-06

Gloucester. Mass. December S.-Ths
election Of Alderman George 4. Msroh-
ant as mayor. was the climax of very
interesting municipal canvass In this
city. The city went for license In the
heaviest majo rity in the city's history.
The vote was: Yes. 2,097; no, 1883.
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-06
WALTHAM.

waltham, Mass, December 5.-George
l.. Mayberry, Republican, was reelected
mayor for the fifth time by majority Of
7g5 votes. License vote: Yes. 2.107: nc.
1858.
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-06

New Bedford, December o.-The annual
municipal election which occurred today
was the greatest triumph In the history
Of ChArles >. Ashley's present career. He
was re-sl-ctsd mayor by plurality OF
2.09S III, vote on license: Yes, 4, lol ;
no. 2,546.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-10-01

a large share of criticism from the par
tisans Of the other. 1t was not denied
that Mr.. Vanderbilt had been exceedingly
gay or that his wife had been indiscreet.
Their quarrels filled the newspapers.
Gotham society took sides, and is even
yet divided between the friends of the
two. Those who sympathized with Mrs.
Vanderbilt refused to recognize the
friends of Mr.. Vanderbilt, and Wander
bits circle ostracized Mrs. Vanderbilt's
connections. After the divorce Mrs. Van
derhilt married o. H. P. Belmont, the
friend of William Jennings Bryan and
leader in Newport society.
1t is currently reported that Mr.. Van
derbilt settled large sum of money upon
his former. wife. 1t is also reported that
he gave his daughter s. 600 upon her
marriage to the Duke of Marlborough,
and settled an equal sum upon his son,
who recently married Miss Virginia Fair
When Mr. Vanderbilt assumed charge
of the Vanderbilt system three years ago,
he at once started upon a series of con-
solicitations, absorptions, retrenchment,
and changes that have been the talk of
the financial and railroad world He saw
the possibilities of saving by a closer
relation between the different roads
classed under the title of the Vanderbilt
system, but which were operated indie
pendently. He was the chairman Of the
board Of directors of the Lake Shore
road and knew that property thoroughly.
He started out to bring it into the New
York Central. To do this he found it
would be necessary to absorb the Mich
igan Central. He mapped out his plan
carefully and submitted 1t to his
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-10-01

parently mere spectator. His business
was to dispose of what were known tech
nlcally as Knockers A knocker was
anybody who attempted to put victim
on his guard. usually well-meaning but
cfficious friend.
For example. a visitor would be pIay-
ing at one of the games and his friend.
looking on, would smell a rat. As a
rule he would feel it his duty to say
something, and such suggestions were
naturally resented by the house When
the old man would see a knocker alb tut
to knock, he would Mobile up, leaning
heavily on his cane, and plant the fer
rule, as if by accident, squarely on the
Offenders foot. Such a prod would eau e
the victim eXcruciating agony, and lie
would Immediately lose all interest n
exposing fraud. While he was writhing
and groaning the old fellow would ov T.
whelm him with apologies and insist
upon his coming inxn the back room to
get drink Meantime the other chap
would be losing his money as fast as
he could get 1t out. There's no telling
how much plumber this stick has been
the means Of securing. It's original own
er has been dead these many years, and
l keep it as a curiosity"