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The Portland daily press., 1899-05-17
GOMEZ'S MANIFESTO.

Havana, May l6.-The manifesto which
General Gomez is preparing to issue. will
not only review his own position as to
the payment of the Cuban army. but
probably will direct the forces to disband.
The manifesto will call upon all Cubans
to display real patriotism by laying down
their arms and taking up agricultural
implements.
Following publication of the manifesto,
Gov. General Brooke will issue modi-
fled order eliminating the necessity for
the participation of any Cuban commits
sioner in the distribution of the $1,000,
600.
having acted sincerely throughout and
believes that his withdrawal from the
question of the distribution to an atti
tude of "friendly inactivity" has been
forced upon him by the desertion of those
generals upon whom hs had relied.
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Satisfactory Concessions Offered the
Strikers.
But They are Tied UP
With Others.
Sympathetic Strikes VIII be
Hard to Settle.

Buffalo, n. Y, May 16.-There was no
change in the situation along the docks
today. The elevators. crippled by the
sympathetic strike of the monthly men,
did little work. But three elevators, Tho
City, Erie and Northern, were operated.
Contractor Conners, however, says that
men to run the elevators can be sucured.
Complications in the strike situation
render it immpossible to forecast an early
settlement. The grain shovelers under
their agreement to remain out until the
demands of the freight handlers, coal
beavers and ore handlers are met, are
unable to accept the latest concession
made by Contractor Connors. Today Mr..
Connors agreed that all men now work
ing for him who are members Of the old
grain shovelers' union must affiliate with
the new union; that the officers of the
new union would be permitted to retain
their offices and that he would give work
only to such men as might be sent to
him by Mr.. Donovan, the new inspector
appointed by Bishop Quigley.
Bishop Quigley said tonight that this
agreement removed the last obstacle in
the way of satisfactory settlement and
that as soon as the other strikes were
settled, the grain shovelers would return
to work.
The strikes of the freight handlers coal
beavers and ore men will be difficult to
adjust Every freight dock has its own
sy ystem and rate of wages. There is
separate contractor for every dock with
the exception of the Erie and Lehigh
docks These two roads do not let the
work out to contractors. Nearly all the
coal and ore docks also have separate
contractors. Before these strikes can be
settled all tho individual contractors. be-
sides the representatives of the different
railroads, must te assembled in confer
ence with the representatives OF the men
and induced to agree to terms affecting
all docks alike. The agreement of the
men to stand together renders 1t impossi-
bile for any one railroad to effect settle
ment unless all the other railroads come
to terms with their men at the same
time The ore and freight handlers and
coal beavers complain of the saloon boss
system and low wages. All freight
shipped here is being handled with little
difficulty, the railroads and contractors
having secured men from out of town,
| but a large quantity is being sent by all
rail routas so that this port is losing
| lot of trade.
The public investigation of the scoop.
ers' troubles to be held by the state board
| of mediation and arbitration, will begin
| tomorrow morning.
The Portland daily press., 1899-05-17
SUPREME COURT AT ALFRED.

Alfred. May 16.-The supreme court
for York county convened here today.
Judge Wiswell of Ellsworth occupied
the bench.
The case of Frank Parks, who is charged
with the murder of Mary Tarlton. of Kit
terry, will occupy the attention Of the
grand jury tomorrow. Eighteen witnesses
have been summoned to give evidence
in case the plea is introduced. 1t appears
now, however. that the prisoner will be
taken to the Maine asylum at Augusta
for examination, which proceeding will
delay the trial until the September ses-
pin
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Denies That He Con.
suited Croker.
Or That He Is Guided In His
Actions by Others.

New York, May 16.-Mayor Robert A.
Van wyck was on the witness stand to-
day before the Mazet investigating COM
mittee and at the close Of the morning
session was excused for one week. At the
afternoon session of the committee the
principal witnesses were Police Commits
sioner Sexton and President York of the
police board.
Mayor Van Wyck gave 1t as his opinion
that the conduct of affairs under the
new charter had been remarkably salts
factory but refused to express any opinion
regarding changes in the city offices that
might tend to improve the administra.
tion of the city s affairs.
There Was not much of note about the
mayors testimony and only on one occa-
sion did he find reason to make an out
break. This was when he was questioned
BY Counsel Moss of the committee, re-
garding the rumored connection Of "a
man named Van Wyck" with number
of pool rooms. He denied most emphati-
oally that he had any connection with
any pool rooms whatsoever, or any illegal
business. He declared that the matter
should not en- d with his mere denial, but
MIR. Moss should be compelled to produce
any evidence he bad that CO uld lead him
to ask such question, In this the mayor
was supported by Committeeman HON.
man, hut for the present the matter will
be dropped.
Mayor Van Wyok asserted emphatically
sIso that he had never consulted with
any one regarding the appointments he
had made and TINT he himself was the
most powerful factor in the administra
tion; that he was guided absolutely by
his own views and not by those OF Mr..
Croker nor any one else, The mayor said
that he had dismissed Chief of Police Nc.
CulIagh because he was not fit man for
the position and that he had removed
Police Commissioners Phillips and Ham,
ilton because they were unfit. The mayor
said "Hamilton blackmailed the Casino"
Police Commissioner Sexton, in his
statement before the committee, said
with reference to the appointment OF
Chief Of Police Devery: II wanted to
make Deyery chief. Devery was my
friend and ! wanted to make him chief
of police and retired MoCuliagh."
President York explained the retire
ment of MoCullagh by saying that it was
a case Of "politics' and a desire to have
harmony in the police department He
said, however, that McCullagh had been
a good officer. +.
The hearing will be continued tomor
row.
The Portland daily press., 1899-05-17
DROWNED FROM CANOE.

Calais, May 16.-A canoe in which
Robert II. Macarthur. hunters guide,
started from Pineo's camp on Grand
Lake yesterday afternoon for Grand
Lake Stream has been found bottom up
about half way between the two places.
1t is supposed Macarthur was drowned
although the efforts which have been
made to recover the body today have
been unsuccessful. Macarthur was 2e
years and belonged in Millt own.
The Portland daily press., 1899-05-17
A BRADLEY.MARTIN DINNER.

New York, May 16.-Mr. and Mrs. Brad
ley Martin took their formal and final
farewell of New York society tonight at
the Waldorf Astoria. They took it In the
form Of sumptuous dinner to S6 persons.
II went of in blaze of glory. V;ands.
wines, flowers. music, service, all were
perfect. Mrs. Bradley Martin escorted
by Senator Depsw led the guests into the
banquet hall, Mr.. Bradley Martin with
Mrs. James P. kernochan brought up
in the rear The table was decorated in
sweet peas and lilacs in abundance.
The Bradley Martins will lsAve in the
morning for Europe.
The Portland daily press., 1899-05-17
GEN. HENRY AT HOME.

New York, May 16.- The United
States transport Mcpherson, which left
San Juan, May 9Th, arrived and anchored
at quarantine this evening. having on
board General Guy V. Henry. the former
military governor of Porto Rico; Lent:
Commander A. Ward of the United
States steamer Panther; Col. G. G. Hood,
U. S. A., and 600 discharged soldiers be-
longing to various regiments. All are
we'll on board the transport.
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AN INSURGENT WHO WANTS TO
SURRENDER.

Manila, May 16.-The insurgent gen.
eral, Gregorio Del Pillar. believes that he
has been deserted by the Filipino govern
ment, and desires to surrender. IL he can
secure what he Regards as honorable
terms from the Americans.
1t Is now said that Aguinaldo has fled
into the province of Nueva Ecija. Moth
ing has been heard from him in two
weeks.
The 5000 Spanish prisoners have been
carried into northern province and
scattered. They are beyond American
succor this season unless Filipino sur.
render takes place within three weeks.
The insurgent hospital Desr San lsrido
is reported to be overwhelmed with
wounded. Gen. Pillars main subsistence
depot is five miles in front Of Law ton.
The Portland daily press., 1899-05-17
JOHN BROOKS Blu RNED.
Old steamer PARTIALLY Destroyed at
Wharf Mt East Boston.

Boston, May 16.-The .steamer John
Brooks, formerly Of the Portland line.
vas partially destroyed by Hre this even-
ing, while she was tied up at the wharf
of the Cunningham Iron Works, In East
Boston. The fire started from some un-
known cause on the main deck, aft. and
extended through the boat.
A considerable portion Of the interior
fittings had been removed but the loss Is
estimated at 1000.
The Portland daily press., 1899-05-17
COMMANDER FROM kENNEBEC
ARSENAL.

Washington, May 16.-A number of
changes have been made In the stations
of the ordnance corps. Lieut.. Col. Phipps
IL relieved from command of the New
York arsenal and assigned to the Spring
field armory.
Lieut.. Col. Isaac Arnold is relieved of
the command of the Springfield arIuory
and sent to command the Allegheny ar
senal.
Major Butler Is relieved from the Ken
nebec arsenal at Augusta, Me-, and as
signed to command the New York
arsenal.
Major Taylor is relieved from duty at
Springfield and assigned to command the
kennebec arsenal.
The Portland daily press., 1899-05-17
U. OF NJ. IVY DAY.

Orono, May 16.-The Ivy exercises OF
the University of Maine were held today
in the presence of large number of spec
tators, &. E. Goodwin presiding. The
grafton was by ii. Fl. Robinson, the
poem by W. Ii. Hall and the history by
G. l.. Freeman. w. Ii. Bartlett was
presentator and w. II. Boardman cura-
tor. Glass officers were elected as follows:
G. r. Goodwin, president; +. II. Bogard,
T. S. Bryer, vice-presidents; f. NJ. Dav-
is, secretary, H. p. Hoyt, treasurer; +.
l.. Martin, marshal; Gertrude E. Franzer,
odist.
The Portland daily press., 1899-05-17
EARTHQUAKES IN CONNECTICUT

Hartford. Conn, May 16.-Hartford and
other places along the Connections river
experienced a slight earthquake shock
shortly before S.15 O'Clock tonight. Resi-
dences in the elevated portions of the city
were perceptibIy shaken, dishes ratified
and q rumbling noise suggestive OF
heavy explosion was distinctly heard.
Reports Of like occurrences come from
Middletown, East Hampton and other
points along the river as far as Saybrook.
The shock was not felt in any other por
tion of the sta to excepting towns along
the Connecticut river.
The Portland daily press., 1899-05-17
CHINESE GAVE IN.

Hong Kong, May 16.-Part of the
British troops sent into the disturbed
territory near here have returned after
taking possession of Kow Loon city. The
Chinese garrison was disarmed, the
British flag was hoistsd without disturb
anoe and fifty men of the Welsh Fusileers
regiment were left to garrison the town.
No news has been received from the Hin
terland expedition.
The Portland daily press., 1899-05-17
EARL OF STAFFORD KILLED.

London, May 16.-The Earl Of Stafford,
who married Mrs. Samuel j. Colgate.
in Grace church, New York city, last
December. was instantly killed this eve
ming at Potter's Bar, by the Cambridge
express
The Earl was seen standing on the
platform awaiting train from London.
when the express approached at high
rate OF speed, he suddenly fell forward
upon the rails. The body, ,.decapitated
and mangled, was taken 70 the nearest
The Portland daily press., 1899-05-17
THE WEATHER.

Boston, May 16.-Clondy weather with
occasional light showers; variable winds.
Washington, May 16.-New England: !:
Showers and probably thunder storms
Wednesday; unsettled weather Thurs
day; winds northeasterly with squalls.
The Portland daily press., 1899-05-17
BANGOR SEMINARY ANNIVERSARY

Bangor, May 16.-The anniversary ex-
ercises of the Bangor Theological Semi
nary opened today with the examination
of the classes and the senior reception
at the residence of Prof. Rodes in the
evening. The trustees have accepted the
resignation of Prof. q. W. Gilm ore of
the English Biblical course.
The Portland daily press., 1899-05-17
LEFT FOR THE HAGUE.

London. May 17.-Mr. Seth Low and
Capt. William Crozier military member
of the United States legation. started for
The Hague tonight in company of Sir
Julian Pauncsfote and the other pem-
bers of the British delegation to the in
teruational peace conference.
The Portland daily press., 1899-05-17
GOV. ROOSEVELT UNDECIDED.

Albany, N. Y, May 16. Gov. Roose-
velt said tonight that he had not yet de-
cided to call an extra session OF the legls-
latora to consider the Ford franchise tax
bill. He is awaiting further develop
ments from New York city as to whether
his amendments to the bill will have the
support of the org anization. If not, then
hei will sign the Ford bill tomorrow.
The Portland daily press., 1899-05-17
sARIMENTO AGROUND.

London, May 16.-Cable advices from
Buenos Ayres say that the bark Sarmiento
OF Bostol from Portland via Barbados,
March 10th for Rosario, was aground at
Punta Piedras on II rocky bottom with
II feet of water in her hold, and that as
sistance had been sent to her
The Portland daily press., 1899-05-17
MAINE PATENTS.

Washington, May 16.-The following
patents have been granted co Maine
people: 4. W. Aver. Bangor, digesser;
+ A. Crockett, Lincoln. cowtail holder;
W. r. Evans, Portland, street car illu-
minated sign; Ii. Kelley, Biddeford,
lease rod; W. X. Kennard, Hampden,
chainless bicycle.
The Portland daily press., 1899-05-17

in the great revenue oigar stamp noun-
tprfeiting case recently exposed by secret
service men. Included among tho bills
ara one charging former District At
torney Ellery p. Ingham with conspiracy
and his law partner and former assistant
in the district attorneys office, Harvey
Knewitt, with bribery of secret service
oper ative MoMaDus.
The Portland daily press., 1899-05-17
ADMIRAL WATSON SAILS.
Departs For Philippines To Relieve
Dewey.

San Francisco. Call, May 16.-Rear
Admiral John G. Watson, who will re-
lieve Admiral Dewey in command OF the
Asiatio squadron, sailed for his post on
the steamer City of Peking this after-
noon
The Portland daily press., 1899-05-17
LAUNCHING OF DAHLGREN.
Event VIII Occur Sometime Next Week
At Bath.
uP1crAL 20 THE PREss.1

Bath, May l6-The much talked of
launch of the 30 1-2 knot torpedo boat
Dahlgren from the Bath Iron Works
will take place either Wednesday, Thurs
day or Friday Of next week, the exact
day not as yet having heen definitely
settled. The prospects seem Ito be. how
ever, that 1t will take place on the latter
day as the highest tide will prevail
then.
1t Is understood that there Is little
conflict of opinions In regard to who
shall christen the boat as 1t is said that
two different members Of the Dahlgren
family claim the honor.
At the present time.the boat occupies
very prominent position in the ship
house.
The Portland daily press., 1899-05-17
Local Weather Report.

Portland. May I6-The local weather
bureau records as to the weather are as
follows:
a. III. barometer. 3o.o06 thermome-
ter, SO. dew point 2S. humidity, 3S;
wind. NV; velocity. Z; state of weather,
partly cloudy.
m-Barometer. 90. .s57; thermome.
ter, Sc, dew point. 32; humidity, 40
direction NV; velocity, 4; state OF
weather, cloudy.
Maximum temperature, 62; minimum
temperature. AZ; mean temperature,
So; maximum wind velocity, 16 NV;
precipitation. o.
The Portland daily press., 1899-05-17
SECRETARY PORTER BETTER.

Washington, May 16.-Mr. John Addi-
son Porter, secretary to the President,
has returned from Atlantic City greatly
improved in health. He expects to resume
his duties at the Executive Mansion in
day or two.
The Portland daily press., 1899-05-17
RALEIGH HsAILs FOR PORTSMOUTH

Charleston, S. C., May 1S.-The cruiser
Raleigh, Captain Coghlan, sailed at noon
today for Portsmouth, where she goes
out of commission. She will be thor
ourhly oyerhauled and remodelled.
The Portland daily press., 1899-05-17
DEWEY's HOUSE GROWING.

Washington, May 16. The cash oontri,
buttons to the Dewey home fund received
today amounted to 1867, making the total
S6i7
The Portland daily press., 1899-05-17

hotel. where 1t awaits the coroner's in
quest
while on duty at Windsor Castle last
February as an squerry to the Queen,
the Earl was seized with a 1T, and bis
condition has ever since been Q source
of anxiety. He was In the 6sth year of
his age.
The Portland daily press., 1899-05-17
THE STAMP SWINDLE.

Philadelphia, May 16-Sills of indict.
ment submitted to the grand jury in the
United States court today against the
principals and alleged -conspirators
The Portland daily press., 1899-05-17
Wea, her Observation.

The agricultural department weather
bureau for yesterday. May IL, taken
at p. m. meridian time. the observation
for each section being given in this order:
Temperature, direction of wind, state of
weather:
Boston, 66 degrees, NV cloudy New York,
go degrees, f, cloudy Philadelphia. 6e
degrees, s cloudy; Washington, IS de-
grees, NV, rain; Albany, so degrees,
NV. cloudy; Buffalo, 4s degrees, NE, cldy
Detroit, Is degrees, n, uloudy; Chicago
46 degrees. NE, cloudy; St. Paul, % de-
grees, N, cloudy; Huron, OAK, ~ de
Rrees, NM, cloudy; Bismarck, 52 degrees
NV, cloudy; Jacksonville, 70 degrees, SH
clear.
The Portland daily press., 1899-05-17
LATE MARINE NEWS.

Bangor, May 16 6-Arrived, schooners
Mary Wiley, Williams, Portland; Ar
rival, Barter, Boston.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1899-06-04

Last fall I spraincd my left hip willie
handing some heavy bo&es, The doctor Z
called on said at first it was slight strain
and would soon be well, but it grew worse
and the doctor then said had rhumatism,
It continued to grow worse and could
hardly get around to work. went. to a
drug store and the druggist recommended
me to try chamberlain's Pain Balm.
tried it and one-half Of 5ooent bottle
cured me entirely. l now recommend IT
70 all my friends-F A. Babcock Erie
Pa. It is for saloby I. n. Bishop drug
gist.
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The Hotel Townsend

Situated at Red Springs, N. c., on
che Atlantic coast line, located in
grove Of magnificent oaks and health
giving pines, offers you most enjoy
able visit for the summer months.
The rooms are airy ard comfortable.
500 feet Of broad veranda, hot and
cold baths on each floor with layatory,
The waters maintain uniform tenn
perature Of 50 degrees. and have been
unfalling in the case Of dyspepsia.
nervous prostration, rhumatism, kias
ney trouble and stomach trouble, you
have perfect immunity from malaria .
Analysis Of water, terms and any
other information will be promptly
furnished on application.
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$500 Reward

a standiog reward OF five dollars
will be paid for information leading
TO the arrest Of, with proof to convict,
any person or persons breaking any
gas Or electric lamp globes, any pub-
nc spieot, Or other property, belong
ing to the Brunswick Light 4 Water
90, Or removing or breaking any gas
Or wateDhox. or turning on water or
gas ahdhaing same, without knowledge
or.cons6nt Of said company, at places
@here water or gas for any cause has
been shut or
W, .. GREENE,
10 Is ly-swi. Receiver.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1899-06-04
WHY NOT FIX ITl
Interesting Communication Regarding Oar
Dlspdsted Boulevard


To THE TIMES
Brunswick is not very often united
as far as the voice Of her people IS
concerned, and it has been whispered
that her citizens rather conspicuously
agree to disagree on most points, but
there is one upon~whioh there is but
single opinion, and that IS the ques-
ton of the utter neglect and dlapida-
tion of the Boulevard drive
Every day unfortunates bump over
the holes ana assures Of that most un-
comfortable roadway, either 10 con-
veyauces or on wheels; and the cry
is Invariably the same, When Will
this road be mended?n
The work on Union sreetis all very
pretty bat win il last and will not
the grass be driven over and destroy
ed very soons
Now the Boulevard is our most at,
traotlve drive, and with very little
outlay and time .it could be made as
attractive as ever. Il the work is done
at once, but II delayed will cause q
double expenditure OF time and money
when tue matter is taken up Augusta
gravel, orsome such lasting material,
could be put over, where necessary,
the miserable powdered shells which
form 80 apology for covering at
present
Itis much to be deplored that a
drive way costing thousands Of dol
lars to construct. and which is so at
tractiva. and important to the COM
fort Of the citizens Of Brunswick,
should be allowed to gradually go to
ruin snd decay.
May yentaretoauFgest to the Mayor
and Council the early consideration
of Tbs quite important question:?
CITIZEN
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1899-06-04
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Writes Interestingly on Sub -ot Ct In
terest to Mon and W omen.

Writes Interestingly on Subj -ct Ct In
terest to Mon and wOmen
One Of the privileges the council of
a city or town has, is the adoption
Of ordinances likely to add 10 the
health or general welfare Of the CITY
or town,
Lately there has developed a ten
dency to recognize certain customs as
beirg detrimental to the general
health and comfort of citizens, and to
this end some cities and towns are
gradually adopting ordinances, which,
when adopted ond recognized as laws
by the citizens, have materially added
to the health, beauty and general
welfare Of all interested.
Atlanta has recently adopted an
ordinance which it would be well for
Brunswick council to adopt, namely
the "anti-spitting ordinance" which
makes it misdemeaRor, punishable
by fine or impgiaopment. FOR any per-
son to expeetofate on the street Or
in any public place
More thea ouoe we have noticed the
dlthy condition OF some of our street
corners, and the space in front Of the
Post Once.
This is one OF the many lls of life
which makes aisegreeable reading
ard more dinloult writing. but when
one has gone out calling in the full
glory OF an immaculate white OUTFIT
(sueh as we women are pai ta TO these
warm afteruoons) and fluids the eyi-
denoe Of someone's fondness for chew
ing tobacco all over the back breadth
of ones skirt, it seems about time for
the council to he peiitioued to adopt
any measure winch viii insure safety
to alt pedestrians from such .di-eust
ing occurances.
II seems remarkable the careles.-
mesa exhibited b. come Of this many
users Of tobacco.
The writer has suffered sufficiently
to feel personal interest in the
adoption Of the ordinance referred to,
but it would be a decided boon to an
not only from hyglenio standpoint
but from the point Of cleanliness and
general appearances,
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1899-06-04
Missionary socity Met ting.

The missionary society Of the First
Methodist church will be entertained
a, four O'Clock tomorrow afternoon By
Mrs. c +, Turner at her residence
on Egmont street, in the house for
merly occupied BY Mrs. J. q. Leh-
man.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1899-06-04

Pretty and stylish millinery Of ali
kinds at Miss Skaters,
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1899-06-04

latest designs 10 pretty fancy work
for lazy summer time fngets, at Miss
Skaters.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1899-06-04

Call and see Miss Slater, she is hav-
ing 3 great sale Of millinery.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1899-06-04

The public cordially invited to call
and inspect the handsome dressmak-
ing establishment OF Mrs. Bush.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1899-06-04

PAiamas and night robes at Planners.