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The San Francisco call., 1897-10-21
new CURE
FOR ALL DISEASES!

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VT w MEDICAL UUnE
and you Will surely find yourself he high read
TO more troub q, misery. remorse and anguish than
on ever though IL the lot of any man 10 bear
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but IT'S al no
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ply siCia with their old ash toued methods OF
treatment had failed beneiI you. IN a. some day
there m Ight oome 10 the front g new and won
derful method that would straighten you up in
almost time?
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-21
NERVOUS DEBILITY.

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excessive iudu geuces, indiscretons OF voI,fh -
haGstve drains, business or domes ic tTonbIe es
or from blood or skin di eases. weak urgans H,ari
cocee, hydrpceie, rheumati m pAralvsts a,9,l - .
or diseases of any kind, you will find in a, II FSV
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-09-17

Greene, September 16.-The two days
anniversary session of the Bowdoinham
Baptist association being held with the
local church in celebration of the asso-
ciation's hundred and tenth gathering
closed tonight after one of the most sue
cessful events in the church's history.
The attendance has been large. AT the
organization Rev. G. A. Towne was
made moderator, Rev. George Merriam,
clerk, Rev. G. f. Brainard treasure, and
Rev. J.. B. Bryant, auditor. A letter
of greeting was read from the local
church by B. G. Hill and supplemented
by the pastor, Rev. w c. Wescott. The
sermon of the occasion was delivered
by Rev. J. H. Barrows of Yarmouthville
who took as his text 'What Shall I do
with Jesus" Matt. 1922. DR.. A. L.
Dunn of Waterville, secretary of the
Maine Baptist association. delivered a
stirring speech, in which he paid high
tribute to the Y. P. S. G. E. Remarks
were made by Rev. j. B. Bryant of
Wayne, Rev. George Merriam of Freeport
and Rev. H. R. Mitchell, Rev. Mr..
Thomas of Lewiston, DR.. Beede Of Au-
burn and others.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-09-17

Washington, D. c., September 16.-
United States Consul Wiesike at Managua
has been earnestly at work to secure
from the Nicaragua government lib
eral concession for the construction of
an inter-oce railroad in that country
which should place the capital, Managua,
in direct communication by rail- with
the A Atlantic ports of Bluefelds and
Rama, and reduce from 5 to days the
time required for communication with
the United States. He has addressed
himself on the subject to President
Zelaya and to Gen. Espinoza. president
of the Congress, pointing out the many
advantages to accrue to Nicaragua and
the United States by the construction of
this railway. He did not ask the conces-
sion for himself or his friends. but asked
that it be bestowed upon United States
citizens The correspondence on the sub
ject, which has reached the state depart
nent, shows that both President Zelaya
and Gen. Espinoza gave the project a
hearty endorsement.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-09-17
Don't Know What They Want.
Suit Against McKean's Bondsmen.

f Nashua, N. H., September 16.-The
second day in the trial of the suit of the
Indian Head National bank against the
bondsmen of its defaulting cashier, Frank
A. McKean, saw again this morning a
change in the scene of the trial it being
held in room over the bank.
G. Ralph Leighton, treasurer of the
Boston Savings bank testified that he de-
tected alterations in the bond which Nc
Kean gave to the bank. Witness said that
the date January 13, 1891, had been writ
ten in over the erasure.
Hon. David A. Gregg, president of the
Indian Head National, testified that the
bond of Mexican was delivered to him
January l3, 1891, when he himself was
elected president of the bank. He said
McKean had been connected with the
bank since March 81, 1875. Mr.. Gregg
said he first knew of Mexican being de-
faulter on Saturday, December 8, 1894,
when Bank Examiner Door informed
him of the fact. Mexican was present at
the time and told witness that he could
satisfactory explain everything. Previous
to this, witness said he had no suspicion
or reason to suspect that Mexican was
not perfectly honest and ghtforward.
He said that Mexican practically ran the
bank in connection;with Mr.. Harris, his as
sistant who acted as paying and receiving
teller and discount clerk. When Mr.. Nc
Kean was away Mr. Harris did his work.
Witness then said that the directors
never looked at the ledger to verify the
cashiers slips, which he gave them semi
weekly nor did they examine his personal
accounts or his accounts as executor or
trustee
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-09-17
AFFAIRS IN CUBA.
Some Oflciai Victories For the Span
iards.

Havana, via Key West, Fla, September
16-ln accordance with his agreement,
made when Victoria de las Tunas wa&
captured, Gen. Calixto Garcia has delivs
cred up 70 prisoners at Holigun, 10 al
Canto Embarcadero, 76 at Puerto Princi-
pc, and about 100 sick and wounded neal
Puerto Padre.
At daybreak on Monday, Col. Laooste
with a body of Spanish troops, fell sud-
denly upon the camp of the insurgent
general Castillos, at Santo Cristobal, PROV
ince of Havana, simultaneously attacking
the front and rear. The insurgents
were overpowered and abandoned the
position, loosing 16 killed and II fatally
wounded. The Spanish losses were six
killed and IS wounded.
The insurent general Perioo Diaz and
leader Gallo have made successful raid
in Weylers valley in southeast Pin.r Del
Rio. destroying the tobacco plants and
houses, macheting 10, wounding II and
capturing Is and lynching two mer-
chants.
A body of local guereillas near Manzan-
prised by the insurgents and in the en-
gagement that followed lost killed anu
II seriously wounded.
1t is reported that at Victoria de las
Tunas the insurgents have shot a Span
ish officer for partially destroying 500, GOO
cartridges and two months supply of
provisions received for the Spanish gar
rison About 800, 900 cartridges were
saved.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-09-17
Sad Case Of insanity in Bath.

Bath, September 1e.-Fred Swanton,
son of Hon. Henry W. Swanton of Bath,
occupied cell at the police station
Thursday forenoon, the arrest having
been made upon complaint of Miss
Alice Greenleaf, who charged young
Swanton with assaulting her on the street
while she was in company with male
friend
Thursday noon young Swanton was
examined by two physicians who pro-
nounced him not responsible for his acts.
1t is thought the young man will be..or-
dered committed to the insane asylum.
Swanton is about 25 years old and until
within few months he was regarded as
a bright young man. He was an expert
in electrical matters and Of an inven-
tive turn of mind. He has been employed
for several years at the Bath Iron Works.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-09-17
How Long May Woman work.

Brockton, Mass, September 49, Char
les A. Eaton of Charles A. Eaton g. Co.
and Fred F. Field of Packard & Field,
manufacturers, were in court this morn
ing on charges of violating the state law
relating to the hours of labor for women
and minors, preferred by State Detective
Edward B. Putnam.
They pleaded guilty and were fined $50
each. Mr.. Field paid his fine, but an
arrangement was made by which Mr..
Eaton appealed, it being his desire to carry
the case to the higher court for the pur.
pose of testing the constitutionality of the
act.
1t was shown that women alone were
concerned in the transgression and that
they worked over time through their own
desires, one-haif hour on Saturday last.
Mr.. Eaton questions the power of the
legislature to dictate to a woman of age
how long she shall work, and clai ms
that they have the same rights as the men
in this matter
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-09-17

New York, September 16.-A special to
the Herald from Panama, Colombia
says:
Guatemala now faces an uprising far
more serious than the one few months
ago. The present rebellion is led by men
of great wealth and influence and is
steadily gaining in strength each day
Advices just received from Guatemala
are to the effect that 5000 rebels attacked
the city of Quezaltenango ON the morning
of September 13. The garrison there
consisted Of less than 1000 soldiers, but
they fought valiantly. The attack con-
tinued until far into the night, then the
rebels, despite their superior numbers,
were repulsed. They vigorously renewed
the attack on the morning of the 14th,
and the advices state that the latest re-
port from there is that the fighting still
continues
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-09-17
May Be Its Andree.

Mount Washington, N. H., September
16.-A balloon was seen approaching the
mountain from over Fabyans about 5
O'Clock tonight, travelling in a northwest
erly direction 1t cleared the summit of
Jefferson and Adams and soon afterward
made a landing between Adams and Mad
ison, just above the great gulf which
skirts the southern sides of the noun
tains. The balloon appears to be located
just above the timber line, and its occu-
pants will probably be unable to get out
before tomorrow morning. The balloon is
supposed to be occupied by Prof. Allen
of Providence, who made an ascension
at st. .Johnsbury, VT, today.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-09-17
BRIEFLY TOLD.

| Barker mill in Auburn, cotton mill
employing $50 hands, will start up on
| full time Monday morning. The mill
has been shut down pending extensive
| repairs on the dam which furnishes the
power.
| 1t is said the active participants in
the lynching at Versailles, Indiana, did
not exceed 10 or 20, though the men who
were present as guards and helpers num-
| bered 250. 1t is generally conceded that
the organizers were Osgood men, though
so far no one can be found who recog
nized any of them.
The Bank of England's agreement to
hold one-half of its reserve in silver is
upon the conditions that the French mint
is again open to the free coinage of silver
and that the prices at which silver is
procurable and saleable are satisfactory.
Those who have suggested the burning
of property or the destruction of life as
a means Of settling disputes do not un-
derstand the genius of our institutions
He says that since the strike is the only
method for employees to obtain their
rights, arbitration secured by law, the
elimination by law OF government by in
junction will secure the only just and
satisfactory remedy for the growing
troubles between labor and capital.
During the last two days the inhabi-
without meat. Milk Is very scarce. Only
the sick in the hospitals are supplied
with either article.
Gen. Weyler has ordered thrown into
prison for lewd women five ladies who
dared to prepare an appeal in behalf
of the Cuban girl Evangelina Cineros.
A private letter from Toxic, Japan,
announces the arrival in that city Of
Senators Cannon and Pettigrew, and ex-
Senator Dubois. The latter states that
arrangements have been made for an in
terview with the Emperor on the silver
question-the principal purpose of the
senatorial visit to the Orient.
The health authorities of Boston say
that Franklin S. Conant of Wellesley, q
student of Johns Hopkins University,
who died at the Massachusetts General
hospital here, after his return from a
trip to Jamaica, did not have yellow fever
as was first supposed.
Wabash passenger train No. As, which
left ST. Louis, at O'Clock Wednesday
night, and q freight train which left
Kansas City at Las p. m. Wednesday,
came together in a head on collision at
switch In Keytesville, Mo-, Wednesday
morning. VIM. Gaines, postal clerk of
st. Louis, and W. B. Smith, fireman of
the freight, We're killed and VIM. Clark
and Paul Street, two tramps, were Sc
VeTely iHJulcu' No passengers were Huro.
The much-talked-of examination of the
accounts of Treasurer Palmer of Bath,
was begun Thursday morning by Bion
Wilson of Portland.
The correspondent of the London Daily
Mail at Constantinople says: "The am
bassadors of the powers at today s
Thursday, meeting of the peace confer
ence at which Tewfk Pasha, the Turkish
foreign minister, was present, initiated
all the articles of the peace treaty, which
will be signed on Saturday next
Chief Justice Fuller of the United
States Supreme court arrived in Boston
| Thursday afternoon, from Bar Harbor,
on his way to Washington. He is accom-
panied by his three daughters, his son land
his two grand children.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-09-17
Old orchard Cottage Broken Into,

Biddeford, September 16.-Deputy Sher-
iff Duff of Old Orchard was notified this
forenoon that the cottage OF Peter Mar
cille on the sea wall below the Cleaves
house. had been broken into. Upon in
vestigation it was found that the front
door had been battered into splinters, and
a man was found reposing comfortably in
one of the upper rooms. He was taken to
the lookup, but refused to give any ac-
count of himself. He was above the me-
dunn size, we'll dressed, and appeared
more like man who had been on a pro-
longed Essspree than he did like profes-
sional house breaker. Papers on his per-
son indicated that he came from Boston.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-09-17
John Ross, Hat Found,

Rockland, September 16.-Yesterday
morning hat was found on the shore
near casters cove which was immediate
ly recognized by Mrs. John Ross as the
one worn by her husband when he last
left this city. iJohn Ross and James Nc
Dewitt started out for a sail Wednesday,
September 8, and nothing has been heard
of them since, but it is now feared that
both men were drowned and the hat
sunk. Their departure from this city at
first caused but little anxiety as they
were in the habit of going out sailing.
Several boats have today been dragging
about the bay in search or the bodies.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-09-17
Meeting Of the Maine League at
Gardiner Yesterday.
ALL OF LAST WINTERS CITIES
WERE REPRESENTED.
Applications for Francise We're Made From
Bangor, Norway and Biddeford--Action
Deferred Until Next Meeting-Every-
thing Looks Well For the Sport

Deferred Until Next Meeting-Every-
thing Looks Well For the Sport
Augusta, September 16.-A special to
tho Journal from Gardiner says: The
Maine Roller Polo league held it's annual
meeting at the johnson house here today,
being called to order at 10 a. m. Every
club in the league was represented as fol-
lows: Augusta, E. p. Smart; Bath, H.
Fl. Donnell; Gardiner, P. A. Houlehan
and G. L. Tyler; Lewiston, Henry f.
Cody; Portland, w. W. Burnham; Rock
land, H G. Bird and W. G. French;
also Secretary Richards Of Augusta.
An amendment to the constitution was
adopted, consolidating the offices of presi-
dent, secretary and treasurer, and @. w.
Richards was elected to that position.
H. G. Bean and P. J. Cuddy made ap-
plication for franchise for Bangor. w.
Fl. Long and Chris G. Toole made appli-
cation for franchise for the same city.
These gentlemen were present and gave
an outline of the situation in Bangor and
what they would do if granted franchises.
Applications were also received from
II. H. Nevers of Norway and j. H.
Sonviney of Portland for franchises for
the city Of Bddeford, but neither appeared
to press their claims.
After prolonged and thorough discus
sion all the applications were tabled till
the next meeting when final action will
be taken.
A proposition was received from the
National Polo League through Secretary
J. C. Morse of Boston, that the Maine
league join the National League in ma
tional agreement whereby protection and
reservation may be afforded the members
Of each league.
The idea was received very favorably
and Secretary Richards was instructed to
communicate with Secretary Morse with
the view of the early adoption of sue h
agreement
The Maine League is SO securely estab-
lished and has developed such promising
material that Its prospect for the coming
season is most tiattering. Every manager
present, today, was full of courage for a
successful season, with the hottest sport
that Maine has ever seen.
| All the teams will enter the list on
November 8th, in a greatly strengthened
condition, and as they will be more even
| 1y balanced, the race is expected to be
closer and more exciting. Most of the
teams are already complete.
The next meeting will be at Rockland
October /, when the schedule will be
drawn up and other important business
acted on.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-09-17
An Awful Reckoning for Lynchers.

Cincinnati, Ohio, September 16.-An
Osgood, Ind, special to the 1imes-Star
says. There will be an awful reckoning
for the slaughtering of the five men in
the Versailles Jail. All the victims have
many relatives and friends who have de-
termined that somebody must suffer for
the wholesale lynching. Everybody here
feels that more blood will be she'd There
is a feeling that the mob acted hastily as
to Levi and Jenkins. The only testimony
against them was Hostetter's statement
that they were involved in the Wooley
robbery.
The inquest was renewed today. Many
witnesses were called, but not one could
identify any one connected with the mob.
Circuit Judge New says that every possi-
BILE effort will be made by the authorities
to punish the mob participants.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-09-17
TRIED TO STAB DIAZ.
President Of Mexican Republic As.
saulted on the Street.
MAN WAS ARRESTED AND is
THOUGHT TO BE AN ANARCHIST.

Told Police His Name Was ArrOyo-City
Was Celebrating Anniversary of Mexi-
can Independence and Was Crowded
With People-Excitement is Intense.
City of Mexico, September 16.-The
Chicago Post says: An attack was made
shortly after 10 a. M, today, on Presi-
dent Diaz as he was proceeding from the
palace to the Alameda to distribute
medals to the survivors ofahe war. The
city is in fever of excitement and the
stories generally are conflicting. The
most reliable version Of the affair is that
as the president was entering on foot the
Alameda or Central park, of the city, a
middle aged man armed with long
poiniard jumped forward from the crowd
and made an attempt to stab the presi-
dent. He was at once seized by the presi-
dents suit and the police and heavily
handcuffed. Then. by side streets to
avoid publicity, he was taken under
strong guard to the fourth ward police
station. The authorities have SO far re-
fused to make q statement
his custom on Independence Day, and
was between Minister Mena of Commun-
ications, and General Berriozabal, Minis
ter of War. General Mena grappled with
the wou1d-be assassin who was at once
disarmed and handed over to the police.
The excitement among the foreign colon
les is intense. As this despatch is being
sent 20, 600 troops are marching, but the
president, who Is surrounded by his cabi-
net and unmoved by the attempt and the
people are hurrahing for Mexico and Gen.
eral Diaz. The president escaped entirely
uninjured.
Today Is the national holiday of the
country. being the anniversary of the
declaration Of independence and the
president was made just before the great
military parada started. The assailant
is a middle aged man with long, dark
hair and prominent nose. He looks
something like an italian. The attack
may be the result of the recent propa-
ganda there against all forms of an
archists. Another version is that the man
was simply presenting petition. This
is not believed. The ceremonies of the
morning were not interfered with and the
parade started on time and was reviewed
by the president as planned, at the
national palace. The prisoner gave the
name Of Arroyo.
President Diaz took the matter very
calmly and advised that the man be kept
in custody until morning and brought
before him to explain his motives, ap-
parently believing that the man had no
murderous intent, but the police feel his
case demands the deepest investigation
and they counsel his being turned over
to the military tribunal as he had as
saulted their commander-in chief while
in uniform.
1t is reported tonight that the man
will be tried by court martial, and also
that he will be handed over to the civil
authorities.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-09-17
A switchman Responsible.

Essex junction, VT, September 16.-
The New York Sleeper" train over the
Rutland railroad, due here at 4. Al O'Clock
a. M, ran head on into the local passen-
ger train which runs between Burling
ton and this place early this morning,
and as result, Engineer George Chase
of the Burlington train. had several ribs
broken, severe cut near the right eye
and also sustained internal injuries.
George S. Howe of Burlington, also
had his nose broken and sustained in
juries to his back.
Both engines were badly wrecked and
the baggage car of the New York train
was telescoped.
1t is alleged that the responsibility for
the wreck rests with the night switch
man, Ralph Baker.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-09-17
Death of Last of the Coopers.

Vassalboro, September 16.-George
Phillips prominent figure of North
Vassalboro and we'll known man Of New
England, died at his sons residence this
morning of heart disease, at the age of
S3. Mr.. Phillips was "a cooper" and
in his death tho last one engaged in this
industry about here, passes away. The
funeral will be held Saturday morning at
IL o'clock.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-09-17
Funeral of Charles B. Chick.

Augusta, September 16.-The funeral of
the late Charles B. Chick. the Boston
Globes Augusta correspondent was held
at p. m. today at the family residence
The services was conducted by Rev. G..
F. Hayden of the Universalist church.
The attendance was very large and In
cluded prominent citizens of Augusta
and other places, among the latter being
City Collector N. I. Taylor of Boston.
The flags over the school houses were at
half mast.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-09-17
THE CASE oFlTHE WANDERER.
New Claim Considered BY Behring ses
Commission.

HALIFAX, N. S., Septembe 16.-MI.
Warren continuing his able address today
before the Behring sea commission. He
opened the case of the Winnifred, seized
by the Rush. and afterwards handed over
to Capt Parr of the Royal Navy and
re- seized by the United States authorities
in United States waters for violation of
the revenue laws of the United States.
The very fact of the tender of the vessel
to Capt. Parr by the captain of the Rush,
settled any responsibility on the part
of the United States.
The case of the Wanderer. new claim
admitted for consideration by the terms
of the convention, was then considered.
The owner of the vessel claims that the
action of the United States intimidated
the Indians on board of his ship and
they would not proceed to the Behring
sea. The speaker showed that the claim
was ridiculous and held that the United
States could not be held responsible for
anything that might have been told the
Indians by outside parties Certain 1t
was that no officer of the United States
had interfered with the vessel or its
crew. He showed that the Wanderer
stopped at Cape Scott, 1000 miles from
the Behring sea and returning to Vic
toria, accepted charter which he claimed
was made before the vessel ever sailed
for the sealing grounds.
He urged that the vessel turned back on
May 10, 1889, whereas the first instruo.
tions relative TO the seizure of vessels
were not issued until May %, 1889.
Mr. Warren then took up the effect of
domicile on the Cooper claims, Grace,
Dalphin, Anna, Beck and Sayward,
Alexander Frank claims, Alfred Adams,
Black Diamond and Lilly Daniel Mclean
claims.
Triumph, and Alex Mclean claim, On
ward and Favorite The ownership of
these vessels whole or partial, is urged
by the United States to have been in
the hands of these men.