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The Portland daily press., 1896-09-05

New York, September 4.-Bradstreets
tomorrow will say: There is somewhat
| better feeling among wholesale merchants
as to the prospects for autumn trade in
seasonable goods. Ibis extends to some
industrial lines. The demand for shoes
from Western jobbers is more active
than in the East. The dry goods trade
| regards the results of auction sale of
spring goods In New York as fairly satis-
| factory. al
| Notwithstanding the continuation of
| high rates for money with restricted dis
counts and fewer time loans, there is a
| better feeling in financial circles.
A more encouraging feature as to
| movement of prices lies in the advances
of quotations for wheat on the stronger
statistical position and free export move
ment, and higher prices fol- iron and steel
at Pittsburg and Chicago. with gain in
demand and farther appreciation in
| quotations for cotton on renewed reports
| OF damage to crops.
Lower quotations are reported for corn,
| oats, lard, sugar and coffee on the other
| hand There has been no increase in the
| industrial production or ths output.
Further damage to the Texas cotton crop
| is reported. and the outlook for business
| in that state is less attractive. Trade
on the Pacific except in certain export
| lines is of small value. Bank clearings
show total of 1927, 900, 600 this week fol
| cities Throughout the United States an in
crease of 10 per cent over last week, but a
decrease of 10 per cent from like week a
year ago. The A ugust bank clearings
are the smallest for any month this year.
Total clearings for August we're So, 526,
416, 246, decrease of 14.2 per cent from
last year and 10 per cent from the July
total of this year.
| There were 1863 failures throughout the
United States for this week. The total a
year agoswas 1874. The worlds stocks
of wheat September /, reported to Brad
streets, amounted to about $4,000, 600
bushels. Nominally less than that held
in the United States, Canada. Europe
and af1oat for Europe from all sources the
month before, and less than reported the
first of any month since Septem beraal 1891.
The supplies of available wheat here and
in Canada, are larger than year ago.
Those in Europe and afioat for Europe
are only little over half what they were
year ago.
The Portland daily press., 1896-09-05
Funerals In Yorkshire.

A funeral is still regarded as very
high festival in rural Yorkshire. A poor
woman was lately heard complaining of
the fare provided at one she had at
tended. "A paltry concern she said,
scornfully, 'Nobbut cakes and such
like. Now I've buried five, but sided
'em all off with 'amP' And this: A
farmer was assisting his daughter in the
choice of dress, and, seeing her fancy
incline to blue one, said demonstrating.
ly, MAY, lass, tax the black one, hap
pen tina might have the luck to be axed
to funeral" and his counsel prevailed.
The Portland daily press., 1896-09-05
Electric Fencing.

Lovers of fencing will be interested
in an invention which has just been
tried in London, and which is said to
do away altogether with the, difficulty
constantly experienced by an umpire in
judging hits between two equally
matched competitors. This end, it is de-
clared, has been achieved by covering
the front of each jacket with fine copper
or brass wire gauze, and connecting this
with the adversary's foil and an electric
bell (of the burglar alarm pattern) and
battery in the same circuit. 1t follows
that when hit is made the circuit is
closed, and the bell rings and continues
to ring until stopped by the person in
charge. A special arrangement in each
foil handle provides that only direct
point produces a ring. Two entirely
electrically distinct circuits are used,
each including bell, foil and jacket;
ficks or blows or grazes produce no re-
suit. The bells being of different tones.
and, moreover, placed on opposite sides
of the room, there is no difficulty in de-
Gliding who has scored hit, or, in cases
of almost simultaneous hits, who deliv-
cred the point first, By simple ar
rangement the wires passing from the
batteries to the combatants' collars are
kept we'll out of the way, however sud-
den may be their movements of advance
Or retreat. In the London trial six Sc
lected amateurs competed for pair of
foils, and five bouts were fought The
experiments were completely successful.
A military expert, Captain Hutton,
who was present, said that the device
would be Of great value at such compe-
titions as the royal military tournament
The Portland daily press., 1896-09-05
PORTLAND SUNDAY TIMES.

the beginning to the end of hts address.
Unfortunately Gen. Russell was Obliged
to cut his remarks short in order to oatoh
train. When he finished his speech
there were cries from the big crowd of
go on, ""Never mind the train," etc.,
but a. Gen. Bussey had to make oonneo.
ton to reach BatL in time to deliver an
address tonight he was unable to comply
with the rest Of the crowd.
On leaving the mass meeting Mr.. Reed
was driven at once to the Long Beach
railroad where another big crowd had
Assem- bled to greet him. Ho was eheerea
again and again and held regular re-
oeption on the station platform until tn.
train pulled out for Portsmouth.
The Portland daily press., 1896-09-05
oonferees of the 18th di strict for Con-

confeFees of the 18th di strict for Con-
gress.
Tho Porte has informed the va
Fious foreign representatives that the
trials of the reyolutionists arrested in
connection with the recent disturbances
upon charge of pillaging and killing
peaceful people VIII be- begun without
delay and that the most severe penalties
will be imposed upon those found gull
ty.
Official dispatches from Manila say
that the large force of rebels, 1000 in
number, have been concentrated in the
vicinity of Canite remain in that position.
The Spanish reinforcements under
Mlndlnao have not Yet arrived at Ma
nilla.
The Portland daily press., 1896-09-05
Three Millions Involved.

Washington, September 4.-Comptroiler
Coffin Was today advised of the failure
of the First National bank of Helena,
Mont. This bank is one of the largest
in the West, ex-Gov. Hauser being presi-
dent. Tho liabilities are stated at So, 458,
OOO Bank Examiner Flynn has been
placed in charge of the bank. It's failure
is due to the inability of it's officers to
realize on it's assets.
The Portland daily press., 1896-09-05

A page of politics, including "reminiscences of
presidential campaigns Of the past written
for the TIMES by that veteran politician,
Thomas S. Collmore, an amusing article by
Grantland Greve the Wills of Would Be
Spellbinders and description of theway
in which newspapers report politica
campaign
A dramatic page containing the latest news of
the mimic world
Ia labor page, in which Walter j. Davis writes of
the origin of labor organizations and the
meaning labor day.
A page for the devotees of Terpsichore containing
history Of the dance in all lands and all
A page of humor in sketches and anecdote
"A page Of fiction which well be found on of
Martha McCulloch Williams night and
fascinating stories.
The above are specimens of the sixteen pages of
good reading which will be found in tomor-
rows SUNDAY TIMES
The TIMES will also contain MANY interesting
articles on other subjects and it's usual wide
range of timely miscellaneous reading. Of
especial interest will be found the article on
Santa Teresa the Joan of Arc of Mexico
young woman with thousands Of fantasia.
cal followers.
Remember in these times of political excitement
that the Geographic service of the TIMES
gives it unrivaled facilities for presenting the
latest news of political doings If you should
be posted read the
The Portland daily press., 1896-09-05
Fire at Midtown,

Calais, September 4.;-Fire at Midtown
last night ruined large building
building known as the Peoples hall, and
owned by Wormw0od q Blake.
The stock and furniture is nearly a
total loss estimated at $500; nearly
covered by insurance.
The Portland daily press., 1896-09-05
What He Gould Do.

James Payn tells story of certain
officer Of transatlantic steamship who.
IN the absence Of any clerical passenger,
was asked, during storm. to undertake
the duties Of chaplain. Ha was anxious
to oblige, but felt that he was altogether
unequal to ecclesiastical operations-to
preaching or even reading. II can,
however, he said, "take up a collec-
tion."
The Portland daily press., 1896-09-05
Rubbed 1t Into Sewall.

Bath. September 4. -ThesnominationIof
Palmer and Buckner was celebrated
this evening by the gold Democrats OF
Bath. The natl nal salute was fired
and fireworks and tar barrels brightly
Illuminated the banner of Bryan and
Sewall stretched across Front street.
The Portland daily press., 1896-09-05
ESPECIAL TO THE PREss1

ESPECIAL TO THE PREss,1
Wiscasset, Sept. 4.-Harold NJ. Sewall.
son of the Democratic candidate for
Vice President. addressed a big and
enthusiastic nesting here tonight. At
ter au appropriate introduction he said
in substance:
ipteQer of the Dirigo state. ami the
home of our great ohieftain who defeated
in a nominating con .ention can never be
defeated in the eyes of an American o go
pie. He has temporarily paid the penalty
of greatness which has befallen the very
greatest of our statesmen. But YOU
must remember as the entire party of the
State Is to do, that that very disappoint-
The Portland daily press., 1896-09-05
New England League Standing.
Won. Lost. Per Cent
The National League.

The National League.
The following games were played in
the National league Yesterday:
At Baltimore-Firstg game, Baltimore,
9; Chicago. T. Second game, Baltimore,
IL; Chicago, II.
AT WashiIgton-Firs game, Washing
ton, II; Louisville, 8. Second game,
Washington, 6; Louisville, 5.
AT Fhiladelphia--Ph1lad 5;
Pittsburg, 8.
At New Yoik-New York, Is; Cincin-
natl, s.
AT Brooklyn-CIevelapd, z; Brooklyn,
3.
National League Standing.
The Portland daily press., 1896-09-05
Sergeant Dolan is Champion.

Sea Grit N. j., September 4.-SerRt.
Dolau of the 18th, won the President q
patch, deciding the military cham pion-
ship of the United States. Twenty
three of the hest rifle shots in the ooun.
try cOmpleted.
The Portland daily press., 1896-09-05
BASE BALL.


The following are the results of the
games played in the New England
League yesterday:
At New, Bedford-New Bedford. O.;
Bangor, 3.
-Brookton. ~; Pawtucket,
l.
At Fall River-AuRusta, 2; Fall River,
/.
The Portland daily press., 1896-09-05

A tourist party of go New Yorkrs,
under the leadership Of G. B. Van Me-
man. are at the Falmouth, and after
visiting points of interest in and about
the CITY, will go to the mountains. .
The Portland daily press., 1896-09-05
WISCASSET AROUSED.
Harold NJ. Sewall Spoke There Last
Night.

Son of Democratic Candidate for Vice
President Makes an Eloquent Appeal
for National Honor and a sourd Cur.
rency.
The Portland daily press., 1896-09-05

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take laxative Bromo Qninine Tablets. All drug
gists refund the mouey II 1t fails to cure. 25c
The Portland daily press., 1896-09-05
NOT ENCOURAGING.

Bradstreets' Report Shows Increase in
Business Failures, and Fall Business.
The Portland daily press., 1896-09-05
Good Game at Berlin.
ESPECIAL TO THE PRESS

Berlin, N. H., September 4.-One of
the closest and most exciting games OF
base bal that has been played ON the
Berlin grounds WAS played here today be-
tween the Berlins and the Murphy Bal.
sans of Portland.
Morse, late of the Lewistons pitched
for the Balsams and was ably supported
by Edgar. Hodgdon did fine work in
the box for the Berlins. The score
Murphy Balsams, 4 Berlin, 6. Errors
Balsams, Q; Berlin, 2. Base hits-Bal.
Sans, 6; Berlin, s.
The Portland daily press., 1896-09-05
Baseball Notes.

Newport defeated Thomas ton yesterday
st Newport, 6 to /.
The ball game Labor Day will surely
attract good attendance. The friends
of the police ball team will be there to
see them do the Murphys. The Murphy
B ilsams and Presumpscots are both play
ing good ball and a hot game may be ex-
pected. Two games for one admission.
First game at 2 p. m.
The Portland daily press., 1896-09-05

stored.
In closing Mr.. Reed said: I have
made you no large promises. 1t belongs
to each one of you to do your duty.
Maine has duty and 10 has the country.
believe that our country is too honest
to break away..from the systsm of flnanc CO
found to be good by 10 prosperous gold
countries and take up one that II dis
hon est.
At the close of Mr.. Reeds speech he
was given regular ovation and the
crowd oheered him enthusiastically y.
Cries Of we'll look after you in 1900. u
and "Czar Reed" "Czar Heed" were
heard on every hand. Mr.. Reed bowling
and smiling resumed his seat and over
GOAT but it was not until Mr.. Davidson
arose and introduced the next speaker
Gen. Cyrus Bussey, that the cheering for
Mr.. Reed subsidized. In introducing Gen.
Bussey Mr.. Davidson referred to him az
one Of the heroes Of Vioksburg where
Gen. Bussey commanded Con. Grant
cavalry and also said that he had since
been honorsd as assistant secretary Of the
interior under Benjamin Harrison's ad-
ministrntion.
Gen. Bussey received a very hearty
welcome from the big crowd and pro-
ceeded to deliver very interesting and
| most effective speech on the currency
question. He used many illustrations as
| he brought forward his arguments
against the free oainage Of silver and
held the crowds closest attention from
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1896-09-23

AFRICAN ETIQUETTE.
The Wisest Plan to Follow in Visiting
the Big Native Chiefs.

In African travel it is always wise to
visit the biggest chief in any part OF
the country. One can always learn
from other chiefs at a distance who
they are and something of their char
aeter. In approaching them, always
send word of your coming, and get, If
possible information in advance of the
feeling of the chief toward whites.
Upon nearing the village, send on
ahead to announce your arrival, and
wait until your messenger returns with
some of the villagers to escort you to
their chief Greet the chief clvilly. and
ask him to send one of his people. to
show you good place for your tent,
If you decide to camp In the village
which | have done invariably in this
country, though 1t is not always advlS-
able in every part of Central Africa.
When you have rested the chief will
come to see you. Then state to him
your business, talk frankly with him
and explain plainly your needs, wheth-
err you want guides or to buy food.
seldom stayed in place more than
one day. and generally the first night
l called the chief privately into my
tent, had a long talk with him, and
gave him present. consisting general
ly of good cloth, four yards Of Ameri-
CAM, four of wide blue, four of narrow
calico, and about an egg-cup full of
beads, and sometimes an empty bottle
or two. Invariably | received next day
the cooperation of the chief in every
way, and also big goat or sheep or
bullock. and fifty or sixty pounds of
-four Sometimes | gave a small addi-
tional present before leaving. If the
chief took fancy to any particular
thing, and | could spare II, l did so.
Sometimes one wanted a sheath Snifc,
and another a hat Old Kambuidi was
determined to have a shirt. He wanted
a candle, matches and needles, which
gave him; and as | had previously
given him cloth | suggested, as feeble
sort of joke, that, as he now had cloth
and sewing materials and light he
might sit up at night and make a shirt.
Immediately the old fellow replied:
1T is the candle that Is interfering
with my success. Here, take ba TX tie
candle and give me the shirt" tinal-
! ly yielded, and gave him much-patch-
\ ed garment, which satisfied him.-Cen-
( fury.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1896-09-23
A NEW DREiBUND.
Union of America, England and Italy
Against Turki,h MisruIe.

Union of America, England and Italy
Against Turk, IN MisruIe.
London, Sept. 18.-The st. James
Gazette this afternoon published lead.
ing editorial article headed "a New
Triple Alliance. The Gazette points
out the menacing tone of the Cont
mental semi official press on the sub.
ject Of Turkey, and says:
I'VE are openly threatened with a
joint hostile European action if we in
terfere Tin Turkey, against the will Of
the powers. but there is one combina-
ton which British craftsmanship
might effect. Two states which have
little to gain from Russia could act
with us and end the tension. The
United States and Italy are both I'M
,derstood to be friendly TO Russia; new
ertheless. neither is yet too deeply in.
volved to be able to assume an indie
pendent attitude under British inspira-
tion.
''Why should not England, the
United States and Italy form new
dreibund? As one of the great nations
of the earth, the United States can un-
derstand the impulse which would
drive Englishmen to war in order to
suppress tyranny or resoue the op-
pressed. Plenty of Americans would
regard with enthusiasm the spectacle
of the union jack and stars and stripes
floating side by side in the Bosphorous
to back their joint demand"
The Gazette says Italy is all ready to
join Egnland if invited, and concludes
that it might be expected the Russian
combination would go to pieces at the
mere prospect of genuine league of
peace and the dreibund might lead to a
fresh grouping of the powers and the
delivery of the European people from
Turkish misrule and the dangerous
thraldom into which it is sinking.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1896-09-23
PILLOWS FOR THE PILLARS.
HGw Leading Church Attend fsuts
We're Rebuked for Drows' meas.


The birmingham Gazette. one of the
most interesting .,apers published in
New England, tells about a practical
joke which was played lately in the
town of Richmond, VT. Upon a GER
tain Sunday morning the congregation
of the Second Methodist Church were
amused or Notwithstanding to the
age and temperament Of the different
mem bers-to observe three large white
covered pillows, such as are commonly
used upon beds. In three pews. In
each case the pillow was comfortably
| disposed at the head OF the pew, as II
to invite sleep, and in each case the
customary occupant of the pew was no.
toflous for sleeping in church. The
three persons thus distinguished were
very angry. One of them openly ac-
eused the pastor of contrivlng to in.
SUIT hlm; the pastor in turn, or one Of
DIS adherents, threw out dark insinua-
! tons against the leader of the choir.
VINO had lately been deposed- in
snort the whole congregation were set
by the ears.
~ lhtieed. II was the minister who
did the thing he can hardly be blamed.
1t must be very exasperatng. after one
mas sat up late on Saturday night to
lnish sermon-I understand that min
lsters always postpone this work until
Satnrday-to have people sleep through
the delivery of it. A particularly sad
case OF this sort occurred in a village
WIN which used to be familiar The
church was small one. and upon the
sunday that have In mind n distin-
Gulshed person. member of the Unit
ed states Senate, was present. His
visit to the town had been exnected
anu me minister, a young man who was
coislaered TO have an unusual gift Of
preaching, had made a special effort to
prepare discourse worthy of the oc.
caslon. He delivered the text and had
proceeded some distance into his sub
Ject with much success. The great
man listened attentively and once or
twice he was thought to nod-we were
all looking at hlm-as If In approval of
the ideas advanced. But alas! as time
went on, as the bees hummed more and
more drowsily outside, as little breeze
sprang up and rustled the leaves of
the maple trees amid which the church
stood, the Senator's attention relaxed;
at last his eyes closed his Jaws fell
and he slumbered perceptlbly. AS luck
would have 1t, the minister was at that
moment approaching the climax OF his
subject. He stopped took a few swal-
lows of water, blew his nose. did ev-
lerything that could be done to give
the stranger time to wake, but all TO
no purpose. He was forced to resume
his sermon in crestfallen manner, nor
did the great man arouse himself un.
til the discourse was finished and the
closing hymn had been given out.-Bos-
ton Transcript.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1896-09-23
Clothes Hooks.

A practical innovation has been in
troduced in a Berlin restaurant, where
the clothes-hooks are arranged In such
way that, after hanging coat on
them, they can be locked by means of
a snap lock in the upper hook or hat
rack. Regular guests receive key,
while transient guests have to ask the
walter to return them their oyercoats.
Since the Introduction of this patent
hook, not an overcoat has been stolen
in the place, while previous to that
time considerable trouble arose both
to the proprietor and guests because of
sneak thieves. The new hook is very
simple; the lower part of 1t is on a
hinge. and the lock is attached to the
upper arm, being out of harms way.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1896-09-23
SPANS LATEST OVERTURE.

Home Rule for Cuba Has Again Been
offered.
Jacksonville, Fla, Sept. H. Span
ish Consul Sails, who says he repre-
sents Minister De LONE, told j. A.
Huan, representative of the Cuban
junta here, that If the insurgents
would lay down their arms by Novem-
Der | Spain would grant complete
home rule to the island. Sails said
amnesty would be granted to every
man who had been in the rebellion,
and that Spain would recall General
Weyler and name representative of
the crown In Cuba who would be &C.
ceptable to the insurgent leaders.
Mr.. Huan agreed to lay the PROPOSE
ton before the junta, but told Sails il
would hardly be accepted, as nothing
short Of absolute Independence would
satisfy the Cubans now.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1896-09-23
KILLING PARTISAN DOGS.
Their Carcasses Are Used in Maxim
Glue and Fertilizer.

Their Carcasses Are Used in Making
Glue and Fertilizer.
Many worthless and some valuable
dogs are killed by the dog-catchers or
Paris. The animals are not drowned,
but are smothered to death. The meth
cd of killing the animals is quick and
efficient Standing on a. narrow-g gagged
bit of rail track is an iron cage on a
four wheeled truck. This cage or coop
is large enough TO hold from twenty
to thirty dogs. AS soon as there are
sufficient animals the cage is filled and
a couple of men send L on its journey
of death.
In the corner of the room is a huge
iron box, with which is connected an
enormous tube supplied with valves
and stopcocks. The iron cage, which
fits this box to nicely, is pushed into
the box, which Is shit Theoretically,
As soon as the cage Is In and the ap-
paratus closed The man opens the
valve of the large tube mentioned. This
let's in a deadly gas that kills the dog
almost instantaneously. \ man watch
es the death struggles of the dogs
through small glass mt the side of
the box. 1t only takes three minutes
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1896-09-23
Delay IL Excuaable.

st. Paul, Sept 17.-That delay is
excusable when caused by strikers in.
timidating those who would take their
places is the conclusion of the United
States circuit court Of appeals in the
case of the Empire Transportation
Company, appellant, VS.. the Philadel-
phia 81 Reading Coal q Iron Company.
A shipment of coal could not be un-
loaded within the time specified in the
charter and damages were asked, but
the court holds the delay caused by the
strike of the employees Of the oharterer
without grievance or warning and an
organized and successful effort on their
part to prevent by threats. intimidation
and violence other laborers who are
willing to do so from disoharging a
vessel is excusable and the charterer is
not liable for damages.