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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-09-17
Maine Republicans Are Naturally
Very Happy
AND ARE LETTING LOOSE THEIR
ENTHUS IASM.
The Home of SewaH Celebrated Royalty
Last Night-Berwick Has Good Time
-Houlton is Happy and Powers
Speaks.
ESPECIAL TO THE PREss.1


Bath, Maine, September 16.-Bath is
very lively this evening celebrating the
result Of Mondays election in which
she surely did her part. The city has
been lively one MI Of the evening, the
streets being thronged with people.
A torohlight parade consisting of a
cavalcade of horsemen, platoon Of police,
marshal and aides, Bath band, Young
Mems Republican Club, Mckinley Vol
unteers, carriages containing Republi-
can oity committee and prominent citi-
zens. Among the most elaborately deco
rated residences were those of Capt. John
r. Kelley, Charles Maxwell, hon. VIM.
7. DonnelI. Hon. John c. Patten, Hon.
Harold Nj. Sewall, Col. J.Frank Hayden,
Gardiner g. Deering and many others.
The Bath Enterprize office was conspio-
uously lighted and decorated with flags
and lanterns, flowers and pictures of
Mckinley and Hobart. A large rooster
over eight feet i'll height. crowingsfor
the 30, 600 plurality, was one of the feat
ures.
Capt. John R. Kelley's residence had
besides it's other decorations, large flag
with blue field and white stars, upon
winch were tho words "Protection to
Home Industry" This flag was draped
over picture Of Mckinley and has a
historical past. II was made to dr. ape
upon the patform from which James
G. Blame spoke when he was Welcomed
here from Europe by the citizens Of
Augusta.
The boyhood home of Judge William
L. Putnam, who, few years ago, was
the Democratic candidate for governor
of Maine, was brilliantly lighted. 1t is
now occupied by his mother and sister.
1t was almost successful and brilliant
windup Of an extremely successful
campaign and the Republicans of Ba tn
are extremely desiroxs Of repeating the
same in November.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-09-17
Kennebec Baptists.

Waterville, September 16.-The Kenne-
bee Baptist Association continued Its
sessions this afternoon with q report on
Sunday school reforms and French mis-
sions. The doctrinal sermon was preached
by G. V. Hanson, DID,, of Skowhegan,
and President Butler of Colby spoke con-
cerning the college and its reation to the
denomination. Reports on education
and educational society on state of re-
ligion were given. The evening sermon
was by Rev. g. d. Pepper. D. D., ex-
president of Colby University.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-09-17
Pythians Celebrate,

Augusta, September l6.-The Maine's
first regiment uniform rank. K. of P,
held their annual field day here today.
1t was grand SUCCESS and over 1000
visitors were In the city from various
very interesting and hotly oonested.
There was a grand dress parade by uni
formed bodies at five tonight. Tbs grand
ball at City hall tonight was attended by
largs ooncourse of people
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-09-17
No Truth In 1t.

London, September 16.-The receipt of
cablegrams from New York stating
stock exchange rumors are rife In that
city, Boston and elsewhere that the Brit
ish fleet bad made hostile demonstration
at Constantinople, was followed by a
thorough inquiry here on the part Of the
United Associated Press as to the foun-
dation Of the reports. No such rumor
was circulated here, nor has any infor-
nation been received upon which such
rumors could be founded The British
feet was at Kavalah, 80 miles from Sa-
lonica yesterday, when all was reported
quiet.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-09-17
ON WILD HORSES
Rode Men and Women After Boy
Bryan.
A NOISY AND UNIQUE SOUTHERN
GREETING.
The Democrat Candidate Goes on His Way
Through Dixie-Greeted by Crowds
Everywhere-Speuks Briefly at Several

-AAc A>SAAASSA az OnAuiudto OO6S Oh k11S w ay
Through Dixie-Greeted by Crowds
Everywhere-Speuks Briefly at Several
Points.
Morristown, Tenn, September 16.-
The train on which Mr.. Bryan left
Knoxville made Its first stop at Messy
Creek, where several hundred people
oheered Mr.. Brayn. it was announced In
behalf of the candidate he would speak
as little as possible today.
The Bryan party arrived at Morris
town at 1906 a. m. Mr.. Bryan mounted
the platform erected beside the track and
was introduced to 1000 people. Mr.. Bry-
an spoke very briefly, urging all to make
silver speech on election day by put
ting cross In the right place. On the
platform was large lithograpn OF Mr..
Bryan formed into cake of ioe.
j. Bryan reached Ashoville at 8. He
WAS met by great oavaloade of men and
women. mounted on all kinds of horse
flesh. Mr.. Bryan was conveyed to the
Battery Park hotel in gaily decorated
carriage drawn by four horses, and
with him and the members of his party
galloped the mounted escort.
Mr.. Bryan's carriage was driven rapid
~ and the horsemen rode furiously along
the dusty streets, many Of them shout
Ing as they went and waving hats In
their excess Of enthusiasm. Luncheon
was served at the hotel to Mr.. Bryan
and the more prominent members of the
Tennessee and North Carolina oonrin-
gents. After luncheon the party proceed
ed under an escort OF horsemen and horse
women estimated to number more than
thousand, to natural amphitheatre
near the Southern railway depot, where
the candidate addressed an audience
numbering perhaps 80, QUO. People were
present from many other points in the
state. Mr.. Bryan was introduced By Hon.
Locke Craig. The enthusiasm shown
was of the heartiest kind When. he had
finished speaking MIR. Bryan was taken
to the Southern depot and left at 5 for
Charlotte on special train.
Hot Springs. N. c.. Sephembe 16.-
Candidate Bryan reached here at 1.9O D.
m. 1t was his. st stop in North Caro-
lima. He was met by the Asheville re-
ceptlon committee. Mr.. Bryan made
speech to big crowd at Newport, the
last place where the train stopped in Ten
nessee.
Knoxville, Tenn, September 16.-Esti-
mates of the size Of the ooncourse that
greeted Mr.. Bryan at tho Court house
ran as high as 90, 900. Mr.. Bryan ,S.Ss
loudly cheered and his speech was fire..
quently applauded. Mr.. Bryan returned
to the Southern Railway station at 9. as
and let for Asheville, N. c., on a spec
iaI train.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-09-17
THE GREAT CONTEST.
Political Happenings Of More OF
Less Moment.
CONG. APSLEY BRINGS CHEER
FROM THE PACIFIC.

And Tellsthe Major 1t Is All Right-All
Quiet at Canton-Lots of Visitors
Chairman Jones Knows Nothing of
sewalPs Retirement.
Canton, September 16.-Vice Chairman
Apsley of the Congressional committee
who has been making speeches on the
Pacific slope, called on Major Mckinley
today and brought him cheering news
from the far West. Mr. Apsley said the
situation on the Pacific slope was i'm
proving daily from Republican point
of view, and he believed California,
Oregon and Washington would give q
substantial plurality for Mckinley and
Hobart.
Major Mckinley had quiet day.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-09-17
York's Fair.

Biddeford, September 16.-Governor
Cleaves attended the York County fair
today and rode in a barouohe at the
head OF the street parade There was
an immense crowd in town, it being
the opening day Of merchants week.
There were eight starters in the mile
handicap bicycle race, which was won
by W. X. Huston of Portland; Fred
Mospan. of South Portland, second; John
r. johnson of Portland, third.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-09-17

Philadelphia. September 16.-The
L. A. W. weekly bulletin contains the
following: Suspended, thirty days from
September 8, for competing in unsano-
toned races, Joseph Conway, Martin
O'Brien, Lewiston, Maine .. L. Leigh
ton, Falmouth, Maine John W. morrill,,
Ernest Chapman, Harry Haskell and W.
Verrill, Gray, Maine. Declared profess
sionals, Herbert N. Pratt, Skowhegan,
Maine, clause D.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-09-17
Piscataouis Sunday school Convention.

Foxoroft, Septem bsr 16.-The Pisoata-
quis Sunday School convention was held
here today with good attendance and
much interest. Rev. Smith Baker, D..
d. of Boston, made an address at the
evening session. Rev. 7. B. Milletts.
state field Sunday school worker, was
present during the day and made ad-
dresses. Officers elected were as follows
Rev. c. G. Whidden, Dover, president;
3. G. Foley, Sangerville, secretary; O.
A. Merrill, Dover, South, Mills, assistant
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-09-17

In the 2.29 trot. purse $3.50, won by
Emma Westland, b m. by Westland. J.
F. Barrett. Deering; Eula. m, s. H.
Boardman, Old Orchard, second; best
time, 22S H.
The 80 trot, purse 500. won by Sun
set r, b, by Warrener, Geo. Fl. Huntoon,
Portland; Daisy M, b IN. S. P. Huntress,
South Berwick, second; best tins 2. ~.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-09-17
TWILL BE $4,000.
So Say the Latest Augusta Returns With
a Few Towns Missing.

Augusta, September 16.-Offcial re-
turns from the clerks with two towns
and seven plantations in Aroostook miss
ing, give total vote of 1a1. 419; Pow
es. s2,275; Frank, SO, 693; Ladd 2, 563;
Bateman, 3,306; Clifford, 5s2. Powers's
plurality, 49,5s2; the nine missing places
gave in 1899 Cleaves, 372; johnson, 80.
The ratio of the Republican gain ought
to make Powers's plurality 30, 1000.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-09-17
Local Weather Report.

Portland, September 16.-The local
weather bureau Office records as to the
weather are the following:
8 a. m.-Barometer. 90. 97s; thermome-
ter, $40; dew point, 50.; humidity, SS:
wind, Ne, velocity, g.; weather, CLOUDY
8p. m.-Barometef, 90. 9l6: thermome-
ter, so; dew point $50; humidity, 100.
wind,ss IS; velocity. B.; weather, foggy'
Mean daily thermometer. $50; maxi
mum ermometer, CO.'S; minimum ther-
mometer, BIO: maximum velocity wind.
10. NE; total precipitation, 0.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-09-17
SewalI Story Again

Mansfield, Ohio. September 1s.-Today
representative of the United and Asso-
oiated Presses boarded the Baltimore &
Ohio train which is conveying Chairman
Jones of the Democratic national COM
mittes to Chicago. When asked as to
whether the despatch from Little Rock
to the effect that Mr. Sewall would be
withdrawn within a week and succeed
ed by Chief Justice Clark of North Caro-
lima, printed in the morning papers was
correct, Mr.. Jones said: ''The story
has been printed before. 1t is not correct,
at least as far as / know"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-09-17
AssAlLED IN HIS STABLE.
John Towns of Manchester, Maine
Knocked Down in the Dark,

Augusta, September 16.-Last evening
John Towns of Manchester was walking
through dark passage in his barn, car
rying pail of milk, whom q man sprang
up and hit him twice over the head with
a club, knocking him down. He got ND
and the fellow ran off in the darkness.
He thinks he recognized him and that
his motive was robbery.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-09-17
TEH WEATHER.
Cloudy and Showers.

Boston, Sc p
tenn ber 1e. .--Local
forecast f o r
Thursday: Partly
cloudy to cloudy
probably followed
by showers easter
ly to southerly
winds.
Wash i n 6 t o n,
rn
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-09-17
Cargo on Fire.

Quebec September 15-Tbe signal
service reports from Game Maqdalen
light. 80 miles below this city that the
British steamer Huelva, which left sgd
ney, G. B., Septem ber IA with a cargo Of
coal consigned to Montreal, passed there
inward bound this morning with cargo
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-09-17
SECOND DISTRICT.
Majority for Congress Mounts to
14.6O4, Only Three Plantations to Hear
From,

Official returns form all the towns with
but three plantations missing in the Seo-
ond Congressional district give the fol-
owing vote for Congress:
Dingley, (Rep.) 2i,673
Lsvensaler, (Dem.) 10,O69
Allen, (Pop.) 1,446
Ogler, (Pro.) 422
Dingley's plufali ty, 14.604.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-09-17
MT. HoIyoke Alumnae.

Remember the meeting at 4S Winter
street this afternoon at 8 O'Clock, to
which all former students whether
graduates or not are cordially invited.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-09-17

SECRETARY; Rev. ". c. Curtis, Brownville,
urea asarer; executive committee, Rev. J.
H. hemlok. Milo; Rev. Norman M oKin-
non, Dover; E. E. Cole, Dover.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-09-17

Chairman .Hackstt says New York is
as sure as the shining of the sun Co 90
for Mckinley by tremendous majority.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-09-17
A Big Stake.

Louisville. KY, September 16.-A de-
spatch from sFrankfort says the Republl-
cans are determined to elect successor
to Senator Blaokb burn at an extra session
Of the legislature in December and a
deal has been arranged with the sound
money Democrats to cast lots as to
whether MIR. Black burns successor shall
be Democrat or Republican.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-09-17

Local forecast for Thursday: Partl y
cloudy to cloudy PROBABLY followed by
showers easterly to southerly Winds
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-09-17
THEY UNDERSTAND.

An Omaha Bank Knows What Mr.. Reed
Means by 'Lack of Confidence"
Omaha, Neb., Septem Der 16.-The Mid
land State bank of this city is in the
hands of the banking board, as result
of long and steady withdrawal It's
deposits are about s65, 600.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-09-17
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE pAy

Take laxative Bromo Qninine Tablets All drug
gists refund the mouey if it fails to cure. 25c
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-09-17
BALDWIN AND SEBAGO FAIR.
Large Attendance and Much Interest Dis
played.
ESPECIAL TO THE pREss.1

Lake View Park, East Sebago, Sep
tember 16.-The second day of the Bald
win and Sebago fair was certainly very
pleasant. which fact was taken advan-
tage of by very many of the farmers and
their families in this vicinity. AS con-
sequence large number of people were
seen on the grounds during the day.
The display in the hall was well worth
the trouble of going to see, some of
the special features being exhibits of
apples by A. K. +. Ward of Sebago and
R. A. Burnell of Baldwin; also general
display of fruit by G. e. Anderson, and
paintings by Miss Hannah @. Gatchell
of East Brownfeld.
The following is summary of the
AH-
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-09-17
L. A. w. SUSPENSIONS.

| Number of Maine Riders Under the
Ban.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-09-17
HoULToN CELEBRATES.

Home of the Governor Elect Has a JoIli-
hcation.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-09-17

One thing in the hall shou Id receive
special mention, 1t being a mayfiower
in full bloom, exhibited by William
Haley of Sebago.
A fine programme has been arranged
for tomorrow, among the attactions be-
ing ball game, Potter Academy vs.
picked nine.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-09-17
Thr ee Minute Glass.

Deuule, u &, = z l
Skye, b g, 4444
| Rowena, m, bib 4
Fred S, g g, 1873 2
Time, s.43, a.se IL, 23s1.4 a4a IA,
| 2. A 1-2.
The first heat was devoid of special
interest although being pretty one to
| watch.
In the second heat Of tine three-min-
| ute class FredssS. was Obliged to fail back
to third position, Rowena and Bennie
passing him; time 2.39 1-2.
In the third heat Scud was withdrawn
from the race by permission. This heat
was devoid of special interest as was also
tho fourth with the exception that
Bennie. captured first place and Rowena
was set back for breaking.
In the fifth heat Bennie again took
first place, making another heat neces-
AIRY at this time of writing. The a34
class being declared off, the freo.for-
all was substituted, and had four start
ers. Gale, owned by J. W. Flint of Bald
win; Riverton, owned by Lewis Hawkes.,
Harry K, (Knightsl and Griffin, IN. j.
Foss.)
Harry K. drew the pole, with Gale Sec
ond, Riverton third and Griffin fourth
After some lengthy scoring the word
was given. This heat was very inter-
esting, Gale passing Harry K. on the last
half and holding the led to the end. The
following is the summary:
Gale, III
Harry K. 244
Griffin, 80 8
R1verton, 432
Time. 2.32 IA, 2.36, 234.
In the second heat Gale finished first
again, but Harry K. dropped from Sec
ond to fourth. Griffin came in second and
Riverton third; time .36.
The third heat was simply repetition
OF the other two, Gale flnishin first with
comparative ease.
The following is the.result of Tuesdays
racing:
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-28
In the Thirty-Fourth.

An enthusiastic crowd filled Mayors
Hall, corner of Sixteenth and Mission
streets. last evening, it being the occasion
of gathering of the Mission Republicans.
Ell B. Smith was elected president;
Charles Mayors. vice president; William
eastman, secretary; D. J. Kelly, treas
urer; Thomas Thompson, sergeant-at-
arms. An executive committee of seven
was appointed, consisting of: Conrad
Hildebrand, Percy Beamish, c. G. Butt, A.
f. Adams, ]. r. Kirby. L. B. Haubrich
and John Mclaughlin. Organization be-
ing effected, it was decided that the club
should be hereafter known as the "George
w. Elder Club of the Thirty-fourth As
sembly District" A motion prevailed
that the club participate in the grand
parade next Saturday.
John II. Harney. E6 B. Smith, Charles
Mayors, Frank Benson and others devoted
the ten minutes allotted 10 them in eulo-
CYSTIC terms OF the magnificent record
made by Mr. Elder as street expert of this
City. Between the speeches the Sunset
Glee Cub rendered songs which elected
warm applause. A resolution was unani-
mousiy adopted urging the election of
George w. Elder as Superintendent of
Streets, on the ground that he is honest,
efficient and thoroughly competent.
Cord II. Wetjen, nominee for Tax COL
lector, and William A. Deane, for Auditor
were also indorsed
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-28
Sold to British Capitalists a
Mine That He Did
Not Own.
HIS CAREER ON THIS COAST.
Flei After Defraud ng Oregon People
Out of Seven.y.Flve h usani
Dollars.

PORTLAND, Or Oct. 27-Ezra Durand,
Who fled from here in 1892, has turned up
in Cape Town, South Africa, where, after
pursuing hi, scoundrelly tactics for few
months, he fell into the hands of the
police and is now in prison.
Durand came to Portland in the SOS
and established an agency for the sale OF
organs and pianos. He was a fat, sleek
man, with an oily tongue, and was an ar
dent church member. He sue ceeded in
building up a very large business, and in
q comparatively short time won the conf
dence of many wealthy people, from whom
lie borrowed large sums of cash or obtained
their Endorsements to promissory notes.
Early in 1892 it leaked out that Durand
had been engaged in some losing specula-
tions, and that his legitimate business had
greatly suffered and declined in conse-
ouence. This rumor was not long in
spreading, and when Durand heard that
tornado was gathering about his sleek old
head he disappeared.
From that day to this his victims have
been unable to get a clew to him, notwith-
stand ing some clever detective talent was
enlisted to capture him. 1t is estimated
that he had deirauded his victims out of
5000.
The advices from South Africa state
that Durand is in q Cape Town prison
awaiting British justice to be meted out
tc him for a gigantic mining fraud, in
which another American named William
Blessing was i'm pllcated. This transaction
was engineered by means of forged
papers, which Durand and his conied-
crate had transmitted to a London syndi-
cate, with which they were negotiating
for the sale of valuable mining property
in the interior. to which they had not
tithe of title. The British investors sent
out two mining experts and one of their
members to inspect the property. The
result proved satisfactory and Durand and
Blessing were given 10000 as an advance
upon the sale of the property. On the
night the two swindlers were about to sail
for Southampton they were taken off the
steamer and locked up for forgery and
other crimes in connection with this deal.
How the forgery came to light just in the
nick of time is not disclosed.
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-28
FIGHTING DELEGATE.
Violent Attack Made Upon President j..
j. Barrett of the Bakers
ITnsop

J. J. Barrett, 129 Clara street, president
of the Bakers Union, swore to two COM
plants in Judge Conlan's court yesterday
charging John Doe" Dougherty with
battery and threats against life.
There has been some trouble in the shop
where President Barrett is employed. A
few days ago Doughertv, who is stranger
here, went TO him and wanted to be en-
gagged to "do up the other fellows" Bis
overtures were rejected and he went to
the other side and was, according to Bar
rett. engaged by them as delegate to ''do
him up" on the strength of getting job
if succ- ssfuI.
Early Monday morning, while Barrett
and an assistant were working in the
bakeshop getting out the mornings bread,
Dougherty made his appearance and care
fully locked the door. He is a big. power
full fellow and after notifying Barrett that
he was there to "do him Up" according to
Barrett he made pass at him with his
fist. The blow was lodged and he tried
two or three times more to land upon Bar
rett, but was each time foiIed.
Barrett stood his attacks as long as his
patience lasted, but thinking it was time
to defend himself he, as Dougherty made
rush at him. iabbed him in the neck
with q knife. The sight OF blood was too
much for Doughert and he beat retreat,
but not before he had threatened to return
and make another attempt to do" Bar
rett ''up.
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-28
WILL SPEAK FOR SILVER.
A Women's Rally at the California
Theater-uther Meetings.

A Women's Rally at the California
Theater-.ther Meetings.
A woman's grand silver rally will be
held tomorrow evening in the California
Theater under the auspices of the Califor-
MIA Silver Campaign Committee and the
Democratic State Central Committee.
The members of the Woman's Bryan Free
Silver Club will turn out in force on this
occasion. They will be escorted to the
thea,er by the Flambeau Club. Music
will be provided by the Ire bic Clef Club.
Among the SPEAKERS will be the Governor,
James H. Budd: Mrs. Frona Eunice Wait.
president w. B. F. s., c.; George p
Keeney, National organizer silver COM
mittee; Charles d. Lane, chairman Ma
tional Silver Committee; George W.
Baker, chairman State Central Committee.
The Silver Campaign Committee has
made arrangements Tor several meetings
to take place this evening. Walter P.
Strsdley, r. A. Long of Willows and A. B.
Morgan will speak at Metropolitan Hail.
II. E. Church, Congressman Mcguire and
others will address two gatherings at Silk 8
Hall and Stanford Hall on Precita ave-
nue., BernaI Heights. Mr.. Church will
also speak with J. M. Wright at mass
meeting at Rolando Hall, on Twenty
eighth and Church streets.