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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-01-25
BANGOR HAN TURNED BACK
Experiences in Cuba
Not Happy.
Expected to Find Work as Master
Carpenter.
Started for Boom Town
of Gloria.
Methods of Transportation
Methods of Transportation
Deferred Him.

New York, January 24.-Among the
passengers who arrived today on the
Munson line steamship Sturitybs from
Neuvitas, Cuba, were 20 returning col
onists from La Gloria, all apparently
discouraged from their experiences in
Cuba. Among the returning colonists
were Mr.. C. b. Smith and wife of Ban
gor, Ne. Mr.. Smith, who is master
carpenter, said he had been led to be-
neve that in such prolific county as
Cuba there would naturally be plenty of
building especially in new town SO he
decided to 60 there. He had made ar
engagements for a number of iourneymen
carpenters to follow him if he found
things as represented. When the colon
lists reached Neuvitas, Mr. Smith said
the first of his surprises commenced.
They had thought the new town of La
Gloria could be easily reached but found
that the short distance could only be
traversed by sailing the 35 miles through
a narrow canal in a sailboat which had
to be pushed by poles most of the time,
or wade the distance through a swamp
knee deep. These methods of travelling
did not suit Mr.. Smith. The party soon
heard authenticated tales of hardships
in La Gloria. There was not a roof in
La Gloria save those of tents. Provis-
ions were scarce and high priced. Many
sad tales of suffering upon the part of
others who had reached La Gloria was
heard and not caring to witness fellow
countrymen stranded and suffering in a
strange country, particularly when they
could do nothing to assist them, Mr..
Smith said he and his wife decided to
lose what money they had invested and
return to Bangor, and they took the first
steamer,
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Mr.. fernet Of New York Made
Secretary.
Hon. j. S. Clark the
Other Candidate.
RamsdeI Of Indiana Made
Sergeant at Arms.

washingtoB, January 2&-The Repub-
loan CAUCUS of the ssnats today decided
definitely upon the reorganization Of the
elsctive officers Of that budy and nomi-
mated Hon. Charles Bennett Of New York
for secretary TO succeed Hon. william X.
Coz, and Daniel Ii. Ramstiell Of Indiana
for sergeant at-arins. to succeed Col X.
J. Bright.
The second ballot resulted "a for Rams
dell and 20 for Stewars. Some feeling
was manifs sted over ths election of $50
rotary, caused by the circulation of re-
ports concerning Hon. ]. s. ClarKson,
who was Mr.. Bennett's only Competitor,
which his friends considered unoompli-
mentary and untrue. These reports were
resented by his supporters, including SEN
ators Mason, 6allingsr. Carter, Scott and
others, who had known Mr.. GARRISON as
an officer OF the Republican national
comm ittee. A letter and telegram from
Mr.. Clarhson were read declining the
plaoe, but some of the Senators declared
their intention of voting for him regard
less Of these. The first vote was = tie,
resulting 81 to 81. The second ballot
brought out thres votes not hitherto
cast and resulted 23 for Bennett and 22
for Clarkson. Mr.. Bennett was placed
in nomination by Senator Plstt OF New
York. No selection was made for ohap-
lain, which will have the effect Of con-
tinuing the blind chaplain William d.
Milburn In that office.
The allotment OF the minor offices was
placed in the hands of the caucus COM
mittee,
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His Address Feature Of Yesterdays
Debate.
Mr.. Roberts Wasn't
Present to Hear.
The Majority's Position Greatly
Strengthened.

Washington, January 4.-The second
days debate In ths House upon the
Roberts case was less dramatic than that
Of yesterday. Tie galleries were almost
as crowded, but the ladies were less de-
monstrative. The Presidents pastor,
Rev. DIR. Bristol, was IN the executive
gallery the greater portion of the after
noon, listening to the arguments. Mr..
Roberts was not present during the day.
Had he been be would have heard the
most scsthing exooriation of the Nor
House. Mr.. Landis of Indiana, the young
orator, who distinguished himself during
the last Congress in an orstorioal duel
with Mr.. johnson Of his state, won new
laurcls. He charged that Utah had been
admitted TO the Union as a result of
Mormon conspiracy and reviewed the
history Of the apostles Of the church.
whom hs charged with living In open
aud hsgra mt violation OF the statutes
against polysamy to show that they had
troksn their solemn pledge to the gov
erpment.
The other speakers today ysre Bessrs
Powers OF Vermont ard Miers Of Indi-
ana, for the ma ori ty resolutions; Messrs.
Snodgrass OF Tennessee and Wilson Of
Indiana. for the minority resolution;
Mr.. Lacey OF Iowa, for his proposition to
expsl without swearing in, and MIR.
Crumpacker of Indiana, for exclusion by
a two-tnirds vote. The speeches today
greatly strengthened the majority reso-
lutions, which sesmed IN danger of fall
ing after Mr.. Littlebeld's speech yesteT-
day, and Chairman Tayler was confident
tonight that they would DO adopted when
the Houte votes tomorrow afternoon.
IN THE SENATE.
Washington, January "a. Routine busi-
ness occupied the attention of the Senate
today IN q brief session. The resolution
offered yesterday BY Mr.. Psttisrew Of
South Dakota. calling uron the Presi-
dent for Information regarding the t'esty
entered into with the Sultan Of Sulu.
was passed, after Mr. Psttigrew had
made an attack upon the administration
for entering into an aRreem eat which, he
said, authorized slavery. An extended
debate was preoipitatsd by a conferences
report on tbs census administrative bill,
but tina census COMMITTEES gained It's
point and this measure was sent back to
conference
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fts emblem was the dollar mark. He b.
lie,ed that the Republican policies a.
they progressed would be good for less
and lees proportion Of the people.
His remarks upon Mr.. Hanna wers
exceedlnely ironieaI and were included
In that ssctiop of the speech which he
devoted to trrsts.
He had started to say somethinz abou
tie income tsx Of 1876, when voi.s In
the audience shouted:
"Oh. dry up"
He related the benefits which he
claimed would be derived from an In
come tex and why It would DO Just 10
enact such law. He then advanced his
weil-known arguments on the silver
queation.
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TO REMOVE DISABILITIES.

Washington, January 24.-The House
COMMITTEES on pensions today ordered a
ia sorable report on the bill making ser
vice in the Spanish American war
sufficient to remove the disabilities
against those who aided or abetted
Southern troops during the war Of the
rebellion, in the matter OF drawing PEN
slons. At present the Inhibition applies
to widows, children. heirs and other re-
lated to those serving or assisting the
oonfsderaey and she removal of this inhi-
billion Is more particularly designed to
apply TO parents of those ssrving in the
war with Spain.
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SENATOR FRYE INVITED.

Washington, January "a The annual
meeting of the board of regents OF the
Chief Justice Fuller presided. The SEQ
Rotary announcer the death during the
year OF two regents. Senator William p.
Frye, president pro tempore of the Senate
was invited to serve in place of MIR. Ho-
bart. Senator Lindsay has been appointed
to succeed ex-senator George Gray; Rep
rssentative Dinsmore was appointed to
succeed Gen. Joseph Wheeler. Re7resen-
tativs Hit ami Representative Adams
were re-appointsd.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-01-25
MAINE EDITORS AT BANGOR.

Bangor, January s4.-The 37th annual
meeting of the Maine Press association
opened here today with gooa attendance
Of members. At the business session this
evening. President John 81. 5. Hunter
Of Farmi ngton, read his annual address.
No other business OF Importance was
transacted. Tomorrow afternoon the lit
erary exercises will be held and In the
evening u reception for the association
members will be given by Mr.. and Mrs.
NJ. h. Mudgett.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-01-25
BIDDEFoRD DOCTOR ON TRIAL.


Ssco. January ei.-Dr. Frank M. Graf
tan and Frederick l.. Means Of Biddeford
are on trial in the Supreme court on an
indictment charging them with forofbly
committing criminal malpractioe on ArA
Lucy Narcotic OF Biddeford. Mrs. Mar
cote was on the witness stand all the az
ternoon, and while giving her testimony
tainted causing lengthy recess. She
stated that the alleged criminal malprao-
tioe was committed on the night Of Sep
tember 9. 1897; that Means had prom ised
to marry her, and while she was riding
with him that evening he drove TO the
outskirts of the city, there met DR.. u rat
tan and she was forced to leave the car
riags. She said she faintsd from fright
and when she recovered console usness the
surgical operation complained Of had
been committed.
The respondents make general denial
Of the accusation.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-01-25
Bacon Resolution EmbOdieS Views
on Philippines.
Free Trade With Puerto
Rico and Hawaii.
A Free Coinage Bill 10 BE
Presented.

Washin gton, January 24.-The Demo-
orati, members Of the Senate held con-
ference to-day to consider the matter Of
party policy on the various questions be-
fore Congress. They have found them
selves following somewhat divergent
paths on some Of these questions. No
definite conclusion was reached today.
but the conference adjourned and there
was a general understanding Of the lines
to be pursued.
The question of the policy to be pur-
sued toward the Philippine archipelago
attracted more attention than any other.
On this point there was . very general
exchange Of views the consensus Of opin-
ion evidently favoring the policy outlined
In Senator Bseon's resolution of protest.
ing life and property In the Islands until
quiet was restored, when the United
States shall provide the oppor tunity and
prescribe the method for the formation
of government by and of the people Of
the Philippine islands to be independent
ly exercised and controlled by themselves.
There wac also more or lees discussion
Va bho VILE PhosAbAhS = ASA - Va 6~'Se8
ment for the Hawaiian islands and for
Puerto Rioo. The preponderance Of opin-
Ion concerning these bills was favorable
to absolute free trade between the United
States and these islands as part Of this
country.
With references to the financial bill 1t
was practically decided to offer q substi-
tuts providing for the free coinage Of sill
yer. Senators Lindsay and Gallery were
present and while they indicated their
intention not 10 be bound by any decision
upon this line, they recognized the fulfill
ty Of any effort to prevent its being pur-
sued.
The conference adjour ned with the I'M
derstanding that another meeting will he
held soon.
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JUROR BROWNS CONDITION.

New York, January 24.-The condition
Of Mannheim Brown. who Is juror No.
10 In the Molineux murder CASE and
whose Illness from rheumatism today
caused a postponement of the trial, at a
late hour tonight was repoi ted as i'm
proved. His nurse said 1t was not osr-
tain whether the patient would tie suflio-
ientiy recovered to alta nd court tomor.
TOW. but Ar. Brown sent est word that
he would report for duty II 1t was posi-.
BILE,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-01-25
CAN FIGHT INTERNALLY

Dispatch to Times Says Beers Hav,
More Guns.
London, January ga despatch t.
the Times froin Spearman's Camp, dated
Tuesday $50 p. M, says:
"Ihs Beers to-day had more guns ant
are prepared to eight almost interminably
having sntSenohed thsir ridge. whiot
stretches In an almost unbroken line
from the Drakensberg many miles east
ward.
"Firing continued throughout the day
We have not advanced any further but W,
threw mp entrsnohments during the NIGH
from which the musketry duel oontin ued
from exactly the same position as yester
day."
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-01-25
KENNEBEC S. S. co.

Gardiner. January 24.-The stookhold-
ers' meeting of the kennsbeo Steamboat
company occurred here to-day with . ma
jority Of the stock represented. The
president elected Is James b. Drake Of
Bath and the treasurer. A. q. Harlow
The board of directors Is made up OF
James Collins of Gardiner; Oscar Holl-
way, Elias Milliksn and Arthur W. Whit
ney OF Augusta and President Drake.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-01-25

Z Ths infantry under excellent cover kept
mp an effective riffs ire. The Beers re-
signed q kopie Of which the British IL.
fautry took possession. when retiring
the enemy sheltered themselves behind a
stone wall on ths slope of the kopje which
they held for hours
This afternoon they ran across the
ravine. The British artillery poured
shrapnsl and lyddite into them and tho
infantry took the stone WALL Ths British
casualty list was small.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-01-25
LAST ONE RELEASED.

Berlin, January 2i.-Tha German
ark Hans W agner stopped on Decemb Der
10 In South African watsrs by the Brit
ish gunboat Fearless. and ordered to 60
to Port Elizabeth to nload. after leav-
ing tie oontraband specified by the Brit
ish authorities, has proceeded on her way
to Delsgoa Bay, being the last Of the
seized German vessels to be released.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-01-25
ROBBED HIS MOTHER.

Biddsford, January ga young man
named Edward York wos arraigned be-
fore Judge Cleaves In the police court
this morning oharg I'd. with stesling $50
worth of jswelry belonging to his n. 9th
er, Mrs. Clara II. Hewston, who occupies
tenement over Carrier Bros market
on Washington street. York pleaded not
guilty and the case was oontiL ued to TO-
mo- ~ow morning at 30 O'Clock for u
hearing.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-01-25
ICE MEN DISCOURAGED.

kline CHI, N. Y, January 24.-Thers
was q drop In the temperature Of IS to 20
degrees in the Hudson valley last night.
but tonight the weather has again mod
Grated with Indications Of rain. Icemen
are discouraged. The continued mild
weather has wasted the i,e to such an
extent that they fear q warm rain will
start the whole mass moving and that
q general break up will OCCUR.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-01-25
TO CONTEST BRIGHAN's WILL

Boston, January 24.-The will Of the
late Robert b. Brigham. the millionaire
restaurant keeper. who left about =, 600.
coo for home for inourables, will be
contested by Mrs. Frances q. Brigham Of
New York.
Mrs. Brigham claims to be the law
full widow OF X. II. Brigham" said he r
repregeD tative this afternoon. whether
or not she is his widow depends upon
the validity of an alleged decree of d..
voroe rendered In 1885 upon q non con-
q sted hearing"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-01-25
NO Right to UgIin e IS.

The woman who Is lovely in face. form
and temper will always have friends, but
one who would be attractive must keep
her health. If she 10 weak, siokly and all
run down, she will be nervous and irrit-
able. IL shs has constipation or kidney
troubl her Impure blood will cause
pimples, blotches, skin eruptions and a
wretched complexion. Electric Bitters is
the best medicine in the world to regu-
late stomach, liver and kidneys and TO
purify the blood. 1t gives strong nerves,
bright eyes. smooth. velyety skin, rich
complexion. 1t will make good-lookin ing,
charming woman Of a rundown invalid.
Only so csnts at II. p. ). Goold, 5I7
Congress street; and II. q. Starr, Cum
berland Mills
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-01-25
THE DAWSON FIRE.

Seattle. WASH, January 2i-Advices
from the north received today substanti-
ates tine report big ire at Dawson
1t occurred on January Ii, and de-
stroyed buildings and merchandise to
the value OF 500, ECO.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-01-25
Defends His Conduct,

His enemies were accusing him of be-
Ing a merely theoretical farmer
For" they argued, you once came
back from visit to New York city with
q dollar in your pocket"
1T was Il counterfeit dollar" shrieked
the man desperately.
How was the candid mind to decided
Detroit Journal
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-01-25
MR.. BOIES AMBITIOUS.

Waterloo, Ia, January s4.-Horaos
Boles, as the Democratic nominee for
Pre- ,idenr, lie the suggestion Of 5. IL.
Rashor. Those who know the close re-
lations existing between the two men re-
gard the declaration as u practical an
Douncsment of his candidacy By MI.
Boies hiiuself.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-01-25
A MASSACHUSETTS, EMBEzzLER.

Gardiner. January 24-Ira N. True.
state detective, came to this city Tuesday
and placed in tie police station one
Rafael Perez whom he arrested In
Mount Waldo for alleged smbezzlsment
of a sum of money from the r. GustGviro
company of Boston, where he was EN-
lluyed.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-01-25

"Siriusly speaking. you'd be a mighty
poor attraction at a dog show" sneered
Auriga, the Charioteer. 'if it wasn't for
that star in the end of your nose"
you'd better stick 10 your lines" cold
fy answered CAMS Major. "and not at
tempt any new gags. You'll be out of a
job when the automobiles come in
Chicago Tribune.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-01-25
SWORD TO WAINWRIGHT.

Washington, January 24.-Comman-
der Richard Wainwright who was in
charge of the Gloucester (the yacht Cor
sair converte1), at the battle of Santiago,
was presented sword of honor and a
silver service by committee represent
ing the citizens of the District of Co
lumbia in the Colombia theatre today
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-01-25
His Life Was Saved.

MIR. j. K Lilly. a prominent citizen
of Hannibal, Mo. lately had wonderful
deilverancs from frightful death. In
telling of IL he says: II was taken with
Typhoid Fever. that ran into Pneumonia.
ny lungs became hardened. l WAS so
weak | couldn't even sit up in bed.
Nothing helped me. Fexpected to soon
die of Consumption, when heard n DIR.
Kings New Discovery. Ona bot1& gave
great relief. / continued to use ~ sand
now am well and strong. LcanN py too
much in its praise" This mar veiious
medicine Is the sursst and quickest cure
In the world for all 1hroat and Lun 9
Trouble. Regular sizes so cents aud 81 90
Trial bottles free at Ii. II. j. tAoo,d, 577
Cong,ess street; ana d. q. StafrsE Gum
berland Mills,
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They SIN Hannen.

"Pa. do any miracles ever happen any
more?'
Yes. One happened to me last night.
| told your ma why | was late getting
home and she believed me."-Chicago
Times Herald.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-01-25
MIR. PHELPS CONDITION.

New Haven, Conn, January 25.-The
condition OF the Hon. f. j. Phelps, ex-
minister to England, last night was re-
ported as slightly improved.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-01-25

81 am writing for posterity." said the
poet.
"And am taking in plain sewing for q
living sad the poets soullcss WIFE
Chicago Times Herald.
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Papa, what is a 'specialistr"
"My son. he is n gentleman who has
discovered in which line OF his practice
his mistakes are least likely to be found
out and exposed. Nv Washington Star.
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Had $3.50.

IF all the money in the world were d.
vided equally, each person would get
about $50"
ais that so? Well, move we let things
stay as they are."-Indianapolis Journal
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NOT BUYING ARMS.

London, January 2L-5.5i p. m.-The
SECRETARY Of the British South Africa
company has given out curious denial
Of statement that the company is pur-
chasing large quantities Of rifles and sad
dlsry for prompt delivery In South
Africa. He admits the purchases, says
they were made by himself In his privats
capacity but adds that they were only for
the equImsnt Of the imperial yeomanry.
There was growing impression that
the company was copcerned in The pur-
chase.
NO MORE NEWS.
London, January 25.-Shortly after ~
O'Clock the war Office announced that
nothing further in the way Of dispatches
would be given out during the night.
TRANSvAAL PASSENGERS
STOPPED.
London. January ga despatch to
the Daily Mail from Lourenco MARQUEE,
dated Wednesday, says:
"This morning all passengers book ed
Tor the Trausvaal were stopped by the
governments order with the exceptions
Of the memb ers of the Il ussian ambu-
lance corps who proceeded BY special
train.
THE APPEAL TO MeKINLEY.
Brussels, January 24.-Nearly 100. 00O
signatures have besn appended to the
address promoted by NJ Leieuns and 9th
or members Ut the Universal Peace Soci-
ETY., aaking President Mckinley to msdi-
ate which will be forwarded to Washing.
ton IN the ooursa of n fortnfghk
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Doing some Close Figuring.

"But can you afford to marryT they
| asked.
"WelI. that depends" he replied
thoughtfully. "What is the cost OF
marriage license '-Chicago Post.
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TO CURE LA GRIPPE IN TWO DAYS

Take Laxative Promo Qulniue Tablets. All
druggists refund the money Il il fails to cure.
L. W. Groves signature is on each box. pc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-27
COtORED MEN I'M OFFICE
ARE PAID ANNUALLY BY THE Gov
ERNMENT s6,224,5Os.
Hold Some Extremely Desirable Posi-
During the Past Two Years.

Many persons will be surprised to learn
that In one position or another colored peo-
PIE in this country have drawn annually
from the federal government in the form of
salaries over s. ,224. sos.
Many extremely desirable places are filled
by coored men under the present admin
istration. ]. w. Lyon, as register Of the
treasury. and H. p. Cheatham, as recorder
Of deeds, get salaries Of $4,000 each. In
the consular service one colored man gets
5000 annually, another $4,000. two $500.
three 5000 and several others receive
smaller compensation
There are fifty colored employees in the
Post Office Department whose salaries
aggregate 1880, and in the Secretary's
office of the Department of the Interior
twenty-eight get so, 400. In the land office
twenty-six colored men get $34 pa and in
the pension Office ninety-siX get over 500, 900.
In the printing Office $16T 1917 80 is annually
paid to colored men, and under the gov
eminent Of the District Of Columbia they
get $40. 260. In the Treasury Department
$2oOOOO goes in salaries to colored men.
Under the War Department the amount is
$4,000: Agricultural Department, S25, go;
State Department. $4,000.
In the war with Spain the pay roll showed
that $4,751,012 was paid to colored men in
the army, and in the war in the Philippines
the amount paid them annually is S4S7, 200.
This money was not paid for mental
vices or for men enlisted as privates, but a
part Of it was paid to colored
men who We're commissioned officers in the
war with Spain, many of them still hold
ing commissions in the Philippines.
In the war with Spain 266 colored men
held commissions in the army and received
an average salary of 81 900 each. Ip the war
In the Philippines seventy-two colored men
are commissioned officers and receive sala-
ries of from S1.4OO 10 81 800 per annum.
In the war with Spain there were IA, 7S4 en-
listed colored men and in the Philippine
war there are now 400 colored privates
TWO colored men hold appointments as as
sfstant surgeons in the Philippines, and four
colored men have been promoted from the
ranks to be ,leutenants in the army