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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-08-25
RALLY AT NORTH YARMOUTH.
Hon. Charles E. LiittefieId and Richard
Webb Address Large Audience,

The veStry of the church at North Var
mouth last night was packed full of people
who had assembled to hear Hon. Charles
E. Littlefeld of Rockland and Richard Webb,
Esq, of this city, speak upon the issues of
the campaign Mr.. Webb was introduced
as the first speallre by Mr.. W. S. Shurtleff,
the chairman of the towncommittee, and
spoke for fully half an hour on the none
tary question which he handled with great
skill and effect. He was followed by Mr..
Littlefeld, who presented some sound argu-
ments on the financial and protective tariff
questions. Both speeches were of great inter-
est andwere heartily applauded at the close.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-08-25
HoKE SMITHS SUCCESSOR.
David r. Frances OF Missouri Appointed
Secretary of Interior.


buzzard's Bay, Mass, August 24.-Presi-
oent Cleveland announced tonight that
David R. Frances, ex-governor of Missouri
iiao oeen appointed Secretary of the Interi-
OF, Vice Hoke Smith, resigned, and that he
wlil assume the duties of the office Septem-
Der 1st.
Davis Rowland Francis, successor of Hon.
hoKe Smith as Secretary of the Interior,
was born of Scotch Irish parents in Rich
mond, KY, October 1, 1850. In 1884 he was
elected president of the legislature. He
mas beer lifelong Democrat. He was
elected mayor of ST. Louis by 14oo majority,
overcoming former Republican majority
OF ,oo0 Much needed reforms fourished
In his administration. In 1888 he was elect
ed governor of Missouri by one of the heavi-
est ma1orities ever achieved by his party
in Missouri.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-08-25
LEWISTON MAN GONE WRONG.
"Co1" Wilbur Disappears From Boston
With Money That Doesn't Belong to
Him.

Boston, August pa J.E. Wilbur, travelling
agent and collector in the employ of the Bos-
ton stock exchange, disappeared last Tues
day after collecting more than 800 of the
firms money.
A corps of detectives from local agency
has been trying to .locate him. Wilbur is
middle-aged man and came to Boston
from Lewiston, Me-, about year ago. Pre-
vious to that time he had been employed by
F. W. Dana of Lewiston, the president of
the exchange.
Inquiry at 6O2 fremont street, where Will
bur, together with his wife and little gi II
had boarded, showed that Wilbur had packed
his trunk and had left the city.
Mrs. Wilbur had also left town, but the
detective was informed that she went away
more than month ago.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-08-25
The Monitor Terror at Sea.

Washington, August M.-The monitor
Terror went to sea from New York today
to test the pneumatic turret working appa-
ratus which has been installed in the vessel.
The experiment is watched with more ankle
ty by ordinance officials, as it involves q
radical departure from the system in the
use on all other warships. Compressed all
on the Terror is made to hoist projectiles
from the magazine, ram them in the gun
which is elevated, and pointed by the same
force and takes up the recoil after the ex-
plosion. Hydraulic pressure has been used
heretofore and it is said electricity is to.be
tried in the future
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-08-25
Defaulter Wilbur in Lewiston.

= Lewiston, August 24.-J. E. Wilbur, the
missing collector of the Boston Stock Ex-
change, is well-known in this city. He came
here several years ago to become superin-
tendent Of the street railway system, but
retired when the road changed hands. He
remained about town a year or two after
that, living by his wits. He was fairly popu-
lar with certain class, but was little too
fly to excite much confidence in the minds
OF those to whom a diamond shirt stud Is
not guarantee of reliability.
The Boston Stock Exchange does brok-
erage business and is owned by Col. F. W.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-08-25

AT CAMP cLEAvEs.
Dr"nswick Company Wins the First Regi-
ment Shoot-LittIe Tickness.

augusta August 24.-Today the troops at
o"nip oleaVes set at work for the first time
sAnoe coming into camp. The day broke
ness.
surgeon General Thayer says that the
per cent of sickness for the three days is
tess tnan per cent as against per cent
~. 'he same time last year.
oattal1on drills and dress parade by both
ieginents occupied the troops for the day.
~ Il, Brunswick, won the championsip
LII tne First Regiment company team shoot.
capt. ". S. Edgerly of the 7th Q. S. caval-
~, is the U. S. inspector.
governor Cleaves was In camp this after
noon.
Ihe following totals show the standing of
me competitive teams today: Co. A, Port
land, 167; B, Portland, 147; G, Auburn, 149
y, Norway, 1853; E, Portland, 100; F, Augusta,
W; g, Biddeford, 1893; H, Rockland, 1877;
= Lewiston, ss; K, Brunswick, 1899; L, Port
land, 1853.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-08-25
THREE CLASSES OF MEN

Is the title of neat illustrated volume
! have just issued for men. It gives
In plain language the effects following
youthful indiscretions and later ex-
cesses as Seminal Weakness Impoten-
cy, Drains and Losses. Vericocele, At
rophy or undevelopment; and points
out an easy and sure treatment and
cure at home without Drugs or He'd
icInes. 1t also explains the cause and
cure Of Rheumatism, Sciatica, Lumba-
go, Kidney Complaints, ETC.. without
medicine. 1t is in fact truthful re-
sumo of my thirty years wonderful
success in the curing of these cases by
Electric self treatment, and every
young, middle aged or old man suf-
fering the slightest weakness should
read it and know just where he stands
It is sent free, sealed, by mail upon re-
quest. Address
Or, sANDRN. tz6 Broadway, New Ysrk
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-08-25
BRIEFLYAToLD.

1t is reported that Gen. Weyler intends to
prohibit the grinding of the coming crop
of sugar cane.
McKinley's letter Of acceptance is looked
for tomorrow.
John Chamberlain, the famous Washington
hotel keeper and bon vivant, is dead.
Rev, the Cornell student, who was thought
to have been murdered two years ago, has
been heard from in India. He ran away to
sea. 5zi 9#
Foreigners have formed a big silver trust
Emile Zola's novel "Rome,'' the inaccu-
racies of which have caused much comment
in Rome, has been placed upon the index
expurgatorus.
The schooner Combine has been driven
ashore on the Labrador coast and will be a
total wreck. Thirty-six souls aboard of
her were only saved by the most desperate
exertions of the fishermen working near
there.
The treasury gold reserve declined yester-
day to $1O2 As, 1863. The days Withdrawals
at New York were $241, 900.
Chairman Jones Of the Democrati
Natlonal com ittee ls oud with a pa
thetio appeal for funds, which be says
must come from the common people.
The Boston Herald says that the g. a.
n. men OF Boston are organizing with
view to aiding those who desire city
employment. The organization Is said
70 pe strongaenouRh to turn the ktide in
favor OF any one who may be nominated
for mayor.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-08-25
A MOB OF FORTY PEOPLE.
There Were Just That aNumber at the
Kingston Station.

Kingston, August 24.-AnIr. and Mrs. Bryan
left Upper Red Hook for Winnisook Lodge
in the Catskills at noon today.
Kingston Point a crowd had gathered
at the station. Mr.. Bryan made a short
speech.
About 40 people were waiting to receive
Bryan at the Kingston station, but the can
didate shook his head.
The crowd pressed forward and shook
hands with Bryan, and then rushed to the
forward end of the car to see Mrs. Bryan
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-08-25
ANOTHER RAILROAD WRECK.
Express Train Plunged Into Piled Vi
Freight Cars.

Pittsburg, Pa, August 24.-The through
express train from Chicago on the Pitts
burg and Washington road was wrecked
as Valencia, twenty miles west of here
at 11.S0 today. More than a score of
people were injured, four OF whom may
die. H.
just before the passenger train reached
that place, there was collision of frelg ght
trains, which threw number of freight
cars to the main track, and the express
coming along at the rate OF forty miles
an hour, plunged into the oars Nearly
every car Of the express was wrecked and
the escape Of the passengers fom instant
death is remarkable The injured
were brought to Allegheny hospital by
special train. The engineer discovered
an obstruction on the track and reversed
and applied the brake, but though the
speed was diminished somewhat the en-
gine struck ths freight cars on the main
track with frightful force and the engine
rolled in great mass of torn wood over
the banking into the ditch below.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-08-25
CAT UP SET A LAMP.
A Seal Harbor Man Arrives Home just in
Time TO Save His Wife and Children.

Bar Harbor, August 24.-Wil1iam Dodge,
a boat tender at Seal Harbor, reached home
at O'Clock Sunday night, and found his
house in flames and his wife and two chill
dren crying for help at an upper window
He threw rope to his wife and succeeded
In bringing all three out safely. The house
was destroyed. The rescued ones were com
PEELED to walk a mile In the cold rain in
their night clothes to the nearest house. A
cat had upset the lamp which had been left
lighted in the house the husbands return.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-08-25
TEN THOUSAND OUT OF WORK.
City Fathers Attempt to Remedy Terribl
Condition of Affairs in Lawrence.

Lawrence, Mass, August 24.-For
several weeks the city fathers have been
urged to take action toward relieving the
here. The Arlington, Pa
cifio, Everett, Pemberton and mum ber
Of smaller mills have shut down and over
10000 operatives are out of work. In
many instances families are destitute. Last
night meeting OF the city government
v was held. An order appropriating Sl5,-
600, for public improvements was adopted
by both branches. Work will be started
as soon as possible If the appropriation
proves insufficient another will be made
later,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-08-25
Insane Man Missing.

Lewiston, August "a. An insane man
named William Pearson, escaped from
the Lewiston poor farm Monday morn
ing and came to the city to visit rela-
tives. They invited him into the house
and sent word to the superintendent that
he was up here. No sooner did he learn
that they had done so than he ran out OF
the house and up through the city to
Summer street, where he took to the
woods in Pingree pasture, since which he
has not. been seen.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-08-25

The Putnam Homestead Among the Resi-
dences ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS by Can
didate Powers and Senator Frye Re-
ceiyed With Great Enthusiasm.
ESPECIAL TO THE PREss.7
Bath, August 24-Bath, the home of
Arthur Sewall, is in gala attire this
evening and red hot rally Is in progress
1t Is not one, however, from which our
Democratic friends can get much conso.
lation, as it Is a Republican gathering.
and the opening of the campaign in this
city.
CAT sunset the booming of canons and
the ringing of bells announced the fact
that the first gun of the battle whicn
will bury our fellow citizen Sewall, was
ready for action and had begun itsawork.
Crowds began to assemble early in the
evening on Front street in front of the
Republican headq uarters, and cent up a
cheer when the big transparency on tho
front of the block bearing likeness Of.
Major Mckinley was first lighted.
From the front of the block is a pole on
the opposite side of the street was
stretched long rope, while carefully
furled on one end was the elegant new
campaign banner which was to be-
raised" this evening. Promptly at 730
O'Clock the Young Mems Republican club
led by band of music, started from its
headquarters for short parade. The
members of the club were attired in
white suits and wers carrying torches,
As they passed along the streets red fire
burned, cheers were sent mp.
As the parade neared the park, the Pub
nam homestead, the boyhood home Of
Judge William L. Putnam, where his
mother and sister now reside, suddenly
was illuminated, the curtains being
raised and the gas burners lighted. The
procession passed on to the residence of
General Frederick d. Sewall, who was
entertaining Hon. William 2. Frye, and
thsn to the residence of Hon John o. Pat
ten, who was entertaining Hon. Lie
wellyn Powers, ths speakers of the even
ing. When these gentlemen appeared.
they were oheered again and again.
The procession then marched to the
place of the flag raising, where crowd
of hundred people had assembled, all
full of Mckinley enthusiasm.
Upon the striking up of the strains of
Columbia, the Gem Of the ocean, by
the band. the flag was thrown, across the
street while the crowd cheered ard rock
cts burst about it.
AT the Alameda, where the big meeting
was to take place, the crowd had gathered
early. The stage was draped with flags,
and upon either side were pictures of
Mckinley and Hobart. Over the speak,
er's stand was a long banner, upon which
was this motto: "We want the furnaces
an factories started, and not the rich
men, s silver mines.''
Hon. Fritz H. Twitchell as chairman.
introduced Hon. Llewellyn Powers,
who spoke at some length.
At the conclusion of Mr.. Powers
speech he was greeted with great ap
p lause and when Hon. William p Frye
was introduced the crowd went wild,
and chsered time after time. Al.
Mr.. Frye's speech was an able one and
warmly applauded time and again.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-08-25
Earl Bovee of B1nghampton, N. Y. hrol

Earl Bovee of Blnghampton, N. Y, broke
the worlds amateur competitive record for
two thirds of mile at the National Circuit
bike races at the Binghampton Athletic
Association grounds yesterday. Bovee's
time Of 1.25 breakes the amateur record of
1.25 1-2 and ties the professional record held
by Tom Cooper.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-08-25

Hope, which was under steam and sail
ninety hours from Sydney. He reports
everybody well and that the prospects
were hopeful THE vessel met consid-
erable Ice and numerous bergs along the
coast.
This news came by the Labrador mail
steamer reaching here.
Further news is expected by vessels
returning from Northern Labrador with
In the next fortnight.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-08-25
KILLED BY ELECTRICs.
Fatal Accident to Hotel Clerk At Bidde.
ford.

Biddeford, August 24.-E. A. McGregor of
st. John, n. B., aged "a, acting night clerk
at Hotel Thacher, attempted to step from
one electric street car to another when thew
were passing on a turnout tonight His
head struck car post and fractured his
skull. He fell between the9cars and re-
ceived internal injuries. He died while
physicians were dressing his wounds. He
was unmarried sH
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-08-25
MUST WITHDRAW isEWALL.
A Populist sPaperMakes Threats Against
a98e Bryan.

Raleigh, August A.-The Progressive Farm
er, the official organ of the National Farm
ers' Alliance, says, editorially, today i:
Millions OF Populists refuse to support
Bryan, If Sewan is not taken down. Popu-
lists have met the silver delegates more than
half way, but if Sewall is not taken down,
Presidential candidate is certain. This
feeling is In the North and West as well as
in the South''
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-08-25
PLATT YIELDS.
VIII Be Nominated for Governor of New
York by Republicans.

Saratoga, N. Y, August 24-Thomas C.
Platt, after three days OF. endeavor to pre-
vent the inevitable has practically yield
ed to the will of the crowd, and barring ac-
cidents will be made the nominee for gov
ernor of New York.
Platt has sent out word that he would
make no announcement tonight. 1t is, how
ever, pretty generally accepted by the lead
ers who are nearest to Platt, that he will
tax the nomination.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-08-25
In the GnId.Silver Democratic
Squabble.
W. II. GARDINER CLAIMS WATER
WILLIE CONVENTION WAS ILLEGAL.
Report that an Effort VIII Be Made to OBJ
tain an Injunction Against Having Mr.
Franks Name ON the Official List.


Rockland, August 24.-It is stated here
that an attempt will be made to: obtain
an injunction restraining the secretary OF
state from placing the name of M. p. Frank
on the official ball OF as candidate for COVER
nor, on the grounds of illegality of the Wat
erville convention which nominated him for
governor.
W. Howard Gardiner of Camden, we'll
known sound money Democrat, has consult
ed leading lawyers who agree with his
views
He contends that the Portland conven-
ton adjourned sine die, and that the same
delegates could not assemble at later date
and legally transact business.
Mr.. Gardiner claims that the only way to
have had Franks name legally placed on
the ballot would have been by petitioning,
which was not done.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-08-25
Insurance Underwriters OF oxford.

Norway, August M.-The annual meeting
of the Oxford County Board of Underwriters
today elected A. s. Hathaway of Canton,
president; Willis R. Tarbox of Fryeburg,
treasurer; Freeland Howe of Norway, secre-
tary. Prominent insurance men were present
from different cities of New England.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-08-25
sAco's LATEST.
Two Unknown Toughs Knock Down Cit,
Marshal and Another Citizen.

Saco, August 24.-Two strangers who re-
fused to give their names, were arrested to-
night for attempting to evade fares on the
electric car. One knocked down City Mar
shal Burns and assaulted another citizen
who went to the marshaIs assistance and
gave big crowd a long chase before he was
captured.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-08-25
Hard Chance In Hard Luck.

Camden, August 24.-Schooner Hard Chance
was pulled off Northeast ledge last night at
high water. She will be taken to the Rock
land dry dock for repairs. Damaged $500
no insurance.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-08-25
southport schooner Lost.

Boothbay Harbor, August M.-The schooner
Mary Snow, 20 tons, Cameron, master, from
New York, for Southport, Me-, with coal,
went ashore Friday night on Money Mans
ledge The. vessel and cargo are owned by
Cameron &c Sons of Southport and are a
total loss. The cargo is insured.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-08-25
SewalI Frozen Out.

Portland, Oregon, August 24-The con-
ference committee of the Peoples party
mas submitted plan of fusion satisfao-
Sory 70 tne democrats. Each party will
for the remaining. Also botb nartiea
will vote for Bryan and Watson,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-08-25
Ready for tho Word.

Cornish, August 24.-4The Ossippee Valley
Fair opens Tuesday. Twelve hundred dol
lars in purses are offered for the best trot-
ting. Forty-dve horses are already on the
ground and will trot.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-08-25

st. Johns, N. f., August 24-Lieut.
dor, early on July 90 In the steamer
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-08-25

Gen. Newton M. Curtis of Ogdensburg, N.
Y, the "hero of Fort Fisher" arrived in
Portland yesterday, on his way to fill ap-
pointments in several places where he is to
speak for the Republican ticket. General
Curtis, who is stopping at the Falmouth,
will this forenoon visit the Fifth Maine
Building with Capt. George E. Brown, and
later will take the train for Oxford, where
he is to speak this evening. Tomorrow he
will speak at Fryeburg, and on the 9th at
Yarmouth.
Gen. Curtis was DESTROYS of seeing the Fifth
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-08-25
Alternate Cadet AppoInted.

Washington, August 24.-Edwin D.
Pettingill Of Portland. Me-. has been an
pointed an alternate cadet at the Naval
academy.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-08-25
KOPELESSLY DISRUPTED
50 Says Hon. Edward Phelps Of
Democratic Party.
NO TIME NOW TO CONSIDER PARTY
ORGANIZATION.

The Salvation of the Country the Only
Thing for Patriots to Consider-Stirring
Letter From yermont's Leading DEM
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-08-25
GEN. N. M. CURTIS.
A Soldier Who Was Known to Many
Boys Of Maine.

He Has Come to Maine to Speak for the
Republicans-A Stalwart Figure at the
Storming of Fort Fisher.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-08-25

Gen. CuItis WAS desirOuS of seeing the Fifth
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-08-25
AT SEWALL'S HOME,
A RattIing Republican Rally in Bath
Last Evening.
CAMPAIGN OPENED WITH RINGING
OF BELLS AND BOOM OF CANNON.

Inc futnam Homestead Among the Resi-
dences Illuminated-Speeches by Can
didate Powers and Senator Frye Re-
ceived With Great Enthusiasm.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1896-04-17
LION FARMING.
Little Cubs Given TO q Dog for Foster
Mother

Little Cubs Given TO q Dog for . Foster
The greater part OF the lions exhb-
tied TO the public have, according to
show men. been born and reared in trslN-
cling menageries or caravans Nova
days the breeding, training and rear
ing of wild beasts constitute regular
business, and is carried on systemat-
ically.
As soon as a lioness has litter of
cubs they are taken away from her
and given to a collie, Newfoundland or
other canine foster-mother. As a rule.
a woman looks after both nurse aud
cubs, the task usually falling to the
lot of the mistress of the caravan
When born the lions are like young
cats. The little family is usually ac-
commodated in a corner of the caravan.
or in the trainers private apartment
In their infancy the young lions are
treated just like kittens
When they are able to walk they
have the run of the place, play about,
and seem to look for and enjoy the
caresses that are bestowed upon them
They recognize for a long time the au-
thority. 50 TO speak. of the foster
mother. and are obedient 10 her wishes,
even after they have considerably out
grown her in size.