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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-08-27
HIS NAME Is MUDD,
But He Is Making Senator weI1insto ton
Hustle in Maryland.

Ocean City, Md, August 26.-The Re-
publican State convention was called to
order here today by United States Senator
Wellington. The pavilion was crowded
though admission was only by ticket and
thick fringe surrou nded the open win
dows. Senator Wellington made speech.
He said:
years of continuous defeat. With firm
adherence to the tenets of Republicanisln
and with unswerving fidelity to political
honor, we cannot fail to enlist the SYM
pathy and confidence of the sturdy Re-
publicanism and vigorous independent
thought in our commonwealth and with a
combination of these forces victory will
inevitably follow. believe that Mary
land won for the Republican party by
reason Of the belief of the good people of
the state that reform of the administra
tion Of state government would follow
the incoming of a Republican adrninis-
tration."
national congress and extolling President
McKinley's administration, the Senator
continued: with such record for our
party in national and state affairs we
should be able to hold with us the ele-
ment which gave us previous success.
We can do SO, provided we maintain the
high standard OF principles and nominate
candidates-the very name of which will
be synonym of public worth and per-
sonal honor.
In my Judgment the man who forgets
the service of his political friends and
fails to give them just recognition is un-
worthy Of the trust, respect or confidence
Of any man, be he friend OF foe.
Mr.. Wellington concluded with the
cta that ha had hppn called nDOD
to make several decisions as to the right
| of delegates to seats. He had done this
he said, in all fairness and Justice. The
! list was read. 1t recognized the organiza-
tion candidates from Baltimore city and
| from Prince Georges county
| The fight of the faction beg over the
choice of temporary officers. Tom Parran
of Calvert, put Captain e. 5. 5. Turner
| of Wicomico, commander OF The state
oyster police force in nomination for tenn
porary chairman. Congressman Mudd
named DIR. Washington G. Tuck. The
roll call proceeded amid the greatest ex
citement, and it was not until the close
that the agony was over. Wellington
was beaten and Mudd got first blood. DR..
| Tuck was elected by vote Of 81 to 56.
-Dr. Tuck was escorted to the chair and
briefly addressed the convention. After
| the appointment of committees the con-
vention took a recess and when 1t reas-
sembled it was seen that the supporters of
| Malster together with other elements Of
the party opposed to the policy Of Senator
Wellington had gained a complete victory.
| The Senator took no part in the second
session.
Attorney General Clabaugh, chairman
| of the committee on credentials, pre-
sented resolution declaring that all the
Republican primaries held in Baltimore
on August %, 1897, were null and void,
because of irregularity, that none Of the
| delegates from Baltimore were entitled to
seats in this convention and declarin 6
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-08-27
LIGHT HARNESS BRIGADE
Engaging in Some Hot Races at
Readyille.

A Day of Surprises in Which the Favor
tiles Were Nearly All Turned Down
Joe Patchen to Start Today.
Readville, Mass, August 26.-Fine
weather brought out an attendance of
5000 at the Readville park races this af-
ternoon. The surprise of the day was the
victory of Grace Hastings in the I'll trot,
left over from yesterday. Baron Royers
was strong favorite, but proved un-
steady, and Grace Hastings won three
straight, the Baron getting second
money. Passing Belle had little trouble
In making IL one, two, three in the 2.25
pace
In the Massachusetts stake race Oak
land Baron was first choice. but did not
get one heat of the four trotted, the race
being unfinished.
The 2.16 trot also had to be carried over
after three heats, Of which Ragle Elan
nagan secured two. Tomorrow Joe
Patchen, (2.01 1-2,) driven by Ed Geers
will attempt to lower his pacing record,
and on Saturday, Star Pointer, (20l 5-4),
will make similar effort The summa.
ries
2.11 Glass, Trottieg; Purse $1,000 (Con-
c1rded \
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-08-27
MADE A MISTAKE IN THE WIRES.
William Vanscoy Instantly Killed at
Bath.
was Fireman in the Electric Lighting
fiant and Grasped Live Wires, Think
ing They Were Not in Use.
ESPECIAL TO rHn PREss.l


ESPECIAL TO THR PREss.l
Bath, August ga fatal accident
occurred at the electric light station
this evening by which William Vansooy,
the night fireman, was instantly killed
BY contact with live wire Mr.. Vanscoy
mas been employed at the station since
last May as fireman, and in the early
evening while the street cars were in
operation he also acted as oiler. He was
performing his usual duties this evening
when the accident occurred. There were
ewo live wires just over one Of the en-
glnes and he climbed up to get at some
ouner wires near by and presently made
mistake and got the live ones. The
wires were those Of the street lighting
circuit and had a voltage of upwards Of
looo volts, which passed through his body,
killing him instantly. Superintendent
W. A. Day was near by, but of course no
human aid could help him after he had
touched the wires. Dr.Lincoln was called
and pronounced the man dead and he was
removed to his home on Richardson
street. He leaves a widow. He was 2s
years of age.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-08-27
ORIGINAL
RESTORATION AND REISSUE.
Disastrous Fire in Philadelphia.


.Pittsburg, Pa. August 2e.-The build
tngs occupied by Edmundson g. Peris',
furniture establishment, was burned to-
night. The flames spread to the Seventh
avenue hotel and burned the kitchen
and part of the dinning room Several
other buildings were damaged. There
was panic among the $50 guests of the
hotel and grand rush was made for the
exits. None of the guests were injured.
Two f1remen were injured by falling
wall. The total loss is Sl65, 900; insur-
arce $65, 900. At II o'clock, after the
fire had been subdued and the flremen
were coupling their hose, another wall
fell. burying two of the firemen, Zeke
Glover and Harry Holt. Two boys who
were watching the firemen work are sup
posed to be under the fallen wall. A large
force OF men went to.work and recovered
the bodies of Holt and Glover.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-08-27
FORT LuNDl-KoTAL CAPTURED.
The Afridis Take Another British Fort On
the Frontier.

Simla, August 26.-The Afridis attack
ed Fort Lundi- -Kotal Tuesday. The gar
rison held Its own until 10 o'clock We'd
nesday morning when after sharp fight.
ing In which the native commander Of
the garrison was killed, the enemy gained
an entrance. The fight was. continued
inside the fortifcation gsfor two hours
by the Khyber rifles in; the towers at the
angles of the fort. The3t Aifridis lost
heavily before they finally captured the
place.
Tribesmen'a Movements Are Screened by
the Hills.
Peshawur, August 26.-The British
authorities are gratitied atthe fact tha t
all the men on leave from the 10th regi-
ment of Pathans whose tribes are revolt
ing, rejoined their colors ON the outbreak
of the present disturbances. The news
obtainable regarding the movement OF
the enemy is of the most meagre de-
scription. The outposts around Jamrud
report that they have not seen any in
surgent tribesmep, and it is impossible to
ascertain accurately what is passing be-
hind the screen of hills to the west and
southwest.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-08-27
Local Weather Report.

Portland, Me-, Aug. 26.-The local
weather bureau Office records as to the
weather are as follows:
s q. m.-Barometer. 299O4 thermo-
meter, $50; dew point. 5s humidity. 10;
wind, W; weather cloudy.
8 p. m.-Barometer. 29.953; thermom-
eter. $50: dew point. so, humidity, 56.
wind, NV; velocity, 2: weather, clear.
Mean daily thermometer, So; maxi
mum Thermometer, Is; minimum ther-
mometer. go; maximum velocity of
wind, IA SW; total precipitation, 90.
Weather Obser walton.
The agricultural department weather
bureau for yesterday, Aug. 26, taken
at p. m, meridian time, the observa-
ton for each section being given in this
order: Temperature, direction of wind,
state of weather:
Boston, 10, NV, clear: New York. Y,
W, clear; Philadelphia, 72, NV, clear;
Washington. IS. N, clear: Albany,
90, W, clear: Buffalo, 66, S, clear;
Detroit, Is. Sc, clear; Chicago, ~,
IS, cloudy: st. Paul. Y NV, clear;
Huron. Oak. p, N, clear; Bis
marck. IA, NV. clear; Jacksonville,
Is, E, partly cloudy.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-08-27
cHIcAoo's GREAT MURDER TRIAL
Four More Jurymen Drawn for the Luet-
CERT Case.

Chicago, August 26.-Four more jurors
were accepted today for the lLuetgert
murder trial. They are r. j. Mahoney,
salesman; James B. Boyd, printer; Henry
Franzen, soap maker; Robert Bibbs,
salesman.
There was no falling off in the crowd
that daily seek admission to the court
room. There was talk today of the possi-
bility of Luetgert breaking down, par
ticularly if he be put on the stand.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-08-27

presidents, VIM. Yeaton of Concord; Ira
I'ooiA oohe OF Portland, Me-; Freeman j.
ooohe tou OF Rye; George Locke of Manches-
Iel M. and James W. Locke of Jacksonville,
In, Z 20. secretary, Mrs. Georgianna
I,oo,li I.uS,cnlns OF Rye; treasurer, Miss Isette
tIo1ke q of Manchester; historian, Arthur
n II Locke. sSa
- !, was voted to hold the next reunion
a. o. nye, August 26, 1898. The Oldest per-
noeKe, OF Portsmouth, who was 90 today,
aau aII the youngest, Endora, daughter of
MI nr. and Mrs. VIM. HI. Bailey of Boston,
iour months old last Saturday.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-08-27
the seats of the sitting delegates from

the seats of the sitting delegates from
said city vacant.
The resolutions provide for the holding
of primary elections and the holding of
city and legislative districts convention
in Baltimore on September II, when an
entirely new municipal ticket shall be
nominated, and other delegates to the
state convention be chosen.
The resolutions were adopted without q
dissenting voice.
Mr.. Clabaugh next presented and the
convention adopted, a resolution that the
convention adjourn to meet in Baltimore
on September 10Th at noon.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-08-27
Di.trlbutinr uonors Broadcast.

- st. Petersburg, August 26.-President
Faure has conferred grand crosses of the
Legion Of Honor upon the Grand Duke
Cyril of Russia and the ministers OF
court, marine. justice and ways and com
munleations and has created the mayors
OF OF st. Petersburg and Moscow gra4o
odncers OF the Legion of Honor. N
aauuiGlon, the president has distrlpuueo
broadcast the minor degrees Of the order.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-08-27
FRENCH TEACHING
20 Lessons for 5 5Dollars.

In order that all persons wishing to speak
French may appreciate his system and see how
fast one can make progress, Prof. Bachimont
who taught with great success in Portland last
winter, will give, during september, course of
twenty lessons for five dollars. The course will
begin Monday, August sOth with free lessons at
o'clock and 7.3O p. m. at Y. M. c. A. Hail.
aug27 1stp3t*
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-08-27
Our Abhorrence at President Borda's
Assassination.

Washington, August s6.-Minister
Stuart at Montevideo has cabled the State
Department an official announcement of
the assassination Of President Borda of
Uruguay, and Commander Sterling of
the South Atlantic station telegraphed
the assassination. Secretary Sherman has
replied saying: Express deep adherence
by President and people of United States
at the assassination of President Borda,
and their sympathy with his countrymen
in their aff1iction."
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-08-27

Augusta, August 26.-Through the
efforts of Congressman Burleigh and Ad-
jutant General Richards for the COM
mander- in-chief, the War Department has
ordered Troop f, Third U. S. Cavalry.
to camp here for few days on its return
to Vermont from Bangor, after next
week.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-08-27

was Immediately followed by Attorney
Newell in summing up for the defence.
He had taken three-quarterssof sof an hour
when the court at /. 40 took a recess until
Q. 80 when Mr.. Newell resumed.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-08-27

The jury having been charged by Judge
Whitehouse, retired and after eight min
utes of deliberation, brought in verdict
of guilty. Bickford will be sentenced
tomorrow.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-08-27
Smashing Records at Syracuse.

Syracuse, August 26.-Thirty thousand
persons attended the new York state fair
here today The special features was
the efforts of John r. Gentry and Robert
j., to lower the worlds record for half
mile tracks Both horses failed in this,
although John r. Gentry lowered the
state record made year ago on the same
track by Joe Patchen from 2.07 Ia to
2.06 Ia
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-08-27
Gathering of the Locke FAMILY.

Rye, N. H., August 26.-At meeting
of the Locke Family association today
about two hundred members were present.
At the business meeting this afternoon
the officers elected were: President,
Arthur III. Locke, Elizabeth, N. j.; vice
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-08-27
Maine Pensions,

Maine Pensions.
Washington. August 26.-The following
pensions have been granted to Maine
people:
ORIGINAL.
Samuel D. Knight. Portland; Daniel
Conley, Lewiston; Alexander G.. Record,
Biddeford.
RESTORATION AND REISSUE.
Caleb 81. Knowlton, deceased, Monroe.
INCREASE.
Charles E. Burleigh, HoultoD.
ORIGINAL, WIDOWS. ETC.
Hannah NJ. Knowlton, Monroe.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-08-27
fHE WEATHER..
Washington,

W sOAi :
Aug. 26.-Fore-
cast for Friday
New England and
Eastern N e W
York, fair, warm
er, s o u t h 9 r l y
winds.
Boston, Aug. 26.
Local forecast
for PNcton opJ
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-08-27
CHICAGO WENT WILD.
Wheat Eelipsed the Top Notch
Price Yesterday.
WENT UP AS IF VOLCANO HAD
BURST UNDER THE MARKET.

september Stocks WniCn ClOseo Weunes-
day for 90 "a, Started With u Boom
and in Five Minutes Sold at 1.O3-Due
to Action of French Government and
Liverpool Quotations.
Chicago, August 26.-Wheat eclipsed
the top notch prices of the present bull
campaign today, the September option
reaching 103 1-2 and December SO. After
exceedingly wild fluctuations September
closed at 9S rs and December at SO rs,
advances of 2 1-8 and 5-8 respectively. The
furry in September was but the result of
another turn to the screws by the bull
clique, while in December the advance
was caused by bullish cables and crop
news. Corn was the most active market
and showed a IA and 3-8 cent advance
at the close. Oats advanced about 3-s and
provisions Is and 20 cents.
September, which closed last night at
SO 34, started today on the regular board
with sales all the way from 9S q to 81.
Withinsfve minutes it was selling at
s1.03
The market was very excited, but not
broad. Before the upward rush ceased the
quotations was 1903 1-2 September.
Today was the first time the bugle had
carried the price past the dollar mark in
Chicago. Besides the action of the
French government In upholding the
duty on cereals, the opening Liverpool
| quotation showed an advance equal to
2 l-2 and 3 cents bushel. The shortage
| in the potato crop abroad was estimated
| at the 0fo1 nf 0n0
| bushels, increasing the demand for
| American wheat. THE rye shortage was
| figured as being as large as wheat, 1885,
600, 600 bushels.
Later advices from Liverpool timed / 81
p. m. showed a recession in prices there,
and Chicago followed suit, September
declining almost as rapidly as it had ad-
| vanced.
% The price at $50 a. M, 20 minutes
after the opening, was SO 1-2. There was
heavy selling of December wheat by
| Baldwin-Gurney, and this helped to phil
down the September price. December at
one time was seven cents discount.
| At 10 a. m. another rally carried Sep
] tember again to 10l 1-2.
Excitement in New Pork.
| New York, August 26.-Wheat started
out today with the usual accompaniment
of excited speculative trading, but speeui-
ly settled down into its normal state of
activity and ruled very quiet for the fore
/ noon. Prices averaged higher, jumping
\ up two and three cents bushel in the
first half hour on squeeze of September
shorts apd the influence of stronger
cables. September reached 109 and
December 100 1-2 on this bugle, and SUBJ
sequently lost over cent bushel with
the diminishing speculative interest,
aided by less bul1ish second and third
Liverpool cables. Toward noon there was
4 a partial recovery all around on large
local clearances. and renewed strength in
closing English cables.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-08-27

Lincoln. Neb., August 26.-The Repub-
lican state convention met this afternoon.
Temporary chairman Norris Brown said
the hour was ripe to begin the work of
"getting Nebraska back into the Union
again."
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-08-27

vicinity Friday: Fair, warmer, south
west winds.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-08-27
THIS is VERY GOOD.

Chairman Brown of the Nebraska Repub-
lican Committee, Says Good Thing.
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1897-08-10

The editor OF the Eureka Democrat
says bounty should be G anted to pro-
tect the dlstilllng company soon to begin
operation here He doubtless wants
some cheap whiskey.
Lehi City has filed suit in the District
court against William and Mary Jones.
for the recovery OF $321.7 the amount
alleged to be due, including interest. on
two promissory notes secured by
mortgage.
It heals everything except broken
heart, may be said OF De Wits Witch
Hazel Salye Piles and rectal diseases,
cuts. burns, bruises, teeters, eczema and
all skin troubles may be cured by it
quickly and permanently. II. B. Merri-
hew.
81 crave but One Minute" said the
public speaker in husky voice; and
then he took a dose of One Minute
Cough Cure, and proceeded with hi
oratory. One Minute Cough Cure is
unequalled for throat and lung troubles.
II. B. Merrihew.
The o. S. l.. will run another ex-
cursion to northern Utah and Idaho
points OH August IA.
'Last summer one OF our grand
children was sick with a severe bowel
trouble" says Mrs. +. G. Gregory, OF
Frederickstown, Mo "Our doctors
remedies had failed, then we tried
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera und Diar
rhoea Remedy, which gave very speedy
relief" For sale by Bert Merrihew
druggist.
On account OF The fifth annual cami
fire OF the Black Hawk veterans al
Spanish Fork, August H. IL aud -, The
Rio Grande Western Ry. will make ;
rate OF 81 for the round trip. Tickets
on sale August IL, Il and 10, limited
for return passage to August IA.
The very low price of silver is serious
| ~ affecting the silver mining camps IN
the state. Ii the low price continues
several mines will be forced 10 close
down. The prospects are not very
pleasing for the miners.
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1897-08-10
0Crovn Baking Powder 1Crown Spices are best.
OA Leader every time DsnTa Esmrag Extracts from Fruit :

We solicit your patronage, not solely
upon the ground that our goods are
Manufactured in the state, but upon the
broad basis that we are giving You bet
ter value ior your money than you can
possibly receive by asking your grocer
for some brand, which in most cases
will be found to be an inferior article
costing the same or more money. Sup
port home industries and others will
start, which means better times.
HEWLETT BROS. Salt Lake City.
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1897-08-10

Don't nauseate your stomach with
teas and bitter herbs but regulate your
liver and sick headache by using those
famous little pills known as De Wits
Little Early Risers.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1897-11-25
a MISTAKE THAT COUNTED.

How the Politician Committed tho Error
of His Life.
From the Detroit Free Press Il was
sort of crowded out OF politics. ae-
clared the man whose friends at one
time quoted his stock as good Tor Inc
presidency of the United States. i
had the theory of the game all right
enough, but it was the effort to practice
that gradually brought about my down.
fall. I lived in a community where
there was a good deal Of wealth ana
progressive culture. This meant social
pretensions and an adoption of the pop
ular fads as they appeared. l believed,
and still believe, that the successful
politician must be all things to all men.
For this reason I professed the most
profound interest in golf, statesman
ship, yachting, diplomacy, base ball,
music, bicycling, science, business,
church matters, social functions, foot
ball, good horses, bellies, beaux, bores,
and everything else that any portion of
the people might favor by adoption.
The plain truth is that I knew some
luluS less Cudu uOluluS dUOuL Wduy VI
these subjects. I couldn't clearly de-
fine the difference between a home run
and cat boat, or tell whether allegro
was term used in music or happened
to be the name of some new sewing
machine attachment. By looking wise
and saying little managed to gain fav-
or as a good fellow and the patron OF
everything worth patronizing. While
| 1 was at this high tide of popularity
there was match game of football ar
ranged between two of the schools
and, just to add to the eclat of the Oc.
casion, was chosen umpire. Instead
of pleading illness or an imperative en-.
| gagement, I was fool enough to accept
I wore mask, danced around like q
harlequin, and proved about as anus
ing as one to everybody but the boys
They became dangerously mad at my
meaningless mixing of links, courts
loves, wickets, Wides, hard aports, time
allowances and handicaps I was ig'
ANONYMOUSLY fired at the end of the first
inning, and when the boys make theil
kick you have no place in politics"
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1897-11-25
Killed by His Collar.

High standing collars are now ex-
clusively in vogue. The laws of
health, however, require that the neck
should be left bare, or nearly SO, and
unrestrained in it's movements. Hence
the collar should be loose and turn
down. More than one case has been
recorded in which tight collars have
almost caused suffocation, the victims
being revived with difficulty. Some
two years ago, on the arrival of the
train from Nice at Paris, rich Am
crican traveller was found dead in
one of the OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
as the inquest disclosed, by his high
collar, whose button had left its mark
upon his skin. Nor is this at all an
unlikely accident, since there is a
point in the throat close to ADAM
apple,' pressure upon which will stop
respiration at once, and bring about
asphyxia. Moreover, a collar which
hardly feels uncomfortable while the
wearer is standing may draw much
tighter when he sits down, and should
he fall asleep in it, may produce con
gestion, coma, and a fatal termina-
ton. 's ,-.' H.. y