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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-05
MISCELLANEOUS.
40 BE DEFENDED UPON.
Because It Is the Experience of a Portland
Citizen and Readily Be Investigated.

| Suppose you were an utter stranger in
large city and had completely lost your
way, whose guidance could you place
the most confidence in, strangers, lost
like yourself or residents born and
bred in the city? When ship reaches
the offing of a strange port, whose hand
directs the tiller and brings her safe to
her moorings? A trusty pilots or
greenhorn's? Whose opinions, expert
ence and statements can the reader de-
pend upon more, those published from
bona fide Portland citizens, or those
originally drafted in every hole and cor
ner of the Union, except our own Port
land and its suburbs? Read this Wood
ford's case.
Mr.. Alex. Drinnan. of 10 Woodfords
street, in our suburb, Woodfords, says:
II have absolute confidence in Doan's
Kidney Pills. If 1 expressed myself as
feel it would SAVIOR of no fattery. It's
not what 1 suffered that interests others
afflicted with kidney complaint, It's
what to do to get rid of it. Ihad it for
two years. The pain in my back was
terrible. Whenever stopped it doubled
me up. The least exertion or movement
of the body caused a strain on the loias
brought on excruciating torture and de-
spite my efforts to check 1t, it stuck
right to me. 1 must have used dozen
different remedies in my attempts. but If
1 received any benefit it was transitory.
Finally tried Doan's Kidney Pills, get
ting them at II. H. Hay & Sons drug
store, at the junction of Free and Middle
streets. They cured me. That is the
shortest and simplest way can express
it. am now sixty years of age. For
this reason l consider the result remark
able, and should again have reocour-
renee, and it is likely 1 will, L know
what to take.'
Doan's Kidney Pills are sold for so
cents per box. by all dealers. mailed by
Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y, sole
agents for the United States. Remem-
Der the name DOAN'S and take no sub.
stitute.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-05
THE BOAT RACES.

The boat races in the morning were
among the most pleasing and satisfactory
events of the day. The races were over
a half mile course and turn, the course
beng from the Cumberland boat house at
State street wharf to buoys off Custom
House wharf. The races were under the
direction Of Florence f. Driscoll, the
committee for the city government, with
the old time boatmen, Thomas j.
O'Neill, referee, and James ConweIl,
starter.
There was large crowd of people on all
the wharves and several vessels in the
barbor were fairly loaded down with peo-
pie who cheered Justify as the contestants
passed them. The following are the
different evsntR.
Single Scull Novice-The contestants
were j. P. Feeney, W. II. Donohue. B.
y. MCGUIRE, James A. Donohue. Feeney
won by about two length, with Donohue
second, Mcclure third, McDonougl
fourth. Time. 1875
Four Dared Working Boat -McDon.
ough crew, Peterson crew, Toomey crew,
his was very pretty race, the different
crews taking the water together and
keeping in bunch for some distance, the
McDonough crew finally gaining the lead,
pulling long, steady stroke and forging
ahead all the time, until they finally
fouled and lost Roadway but still kept
in the lead, closely followed by Toomey e
crew until near the stake boat. when
McDonough's crow made squirt and a
pretty turn, gaining about two boat
lengths, followed by Toomey and Peter
con. On the return 1t was straight
away ace and u pretty one until Ball, of
tho Ioomey crew lost his seat, throwing
the rest out Of stroke and McDonough' s
crew got ahead and kept the lead for a
short distance. Toomey's crew finally
got water and pulling a long steady
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-05
THE HoRRIBLEs.
A Long Line of Tatterdemallions WHO
Would Not Have Been Missed.

A Long Line Of transformations Who
Would Not Have Been Missed.
The fantasies came early in the morn
ing and that was asgood thing for many
people thus escaped seeing their parade.
There may have been time when the
fantastic parade was justified by dis
play Of wit and skill in getti ng up the
costumes and exhibits. Yesterdays bor-
ribls procession did pot answer that des-
cription. 1t consisted Of long line of
young men and boys disguised in various
ways, all of which fell far short of being
funny, and at least one of which was of
such character that it should not have
been permitted. The favorite costume
was ragged dress and the popular
method Of transportation was decrepit
horse. Some of the rifers rode on bicy-
cles, among them being one or more Of
the old high wheels. 1t is treating the
show kindly to say no more about it.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-05
PATRIOTIC PEAKS.

Peaks island was aglow last evening
with patriotic fervor, and display of
fireworks was given which brought out
a large gathering. Rockets, wheels, red
and blue lights, in short most every
known pyrotechnic device was called
into requisition the scene was a
brilliant one
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-05
Most Notable Fourth Of July CeIebra-
ton in PortIand's History.
Royal Scots of Canada Assist In
Festivities of Day.
City Scene of at Least Temporary
Anelo-Saxon Alliance.

Forenooua's Parade With Soldiers sand
Sailors and School Children inn
Floats Moss Interesting = Grand
Trunk Anniversary Exercises om
ssorg EASTERN PponemaGe-YacHata and Boat
Races, Balloon AscemsRoms, ConcRud-
Ing With Fireworks ian the Evening
gsound Omt "a Happy DAY.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-05

The Fourth of July, 1898, will 60 down
to history as one of the most significant
since the city was founded. 1t marked
the era of good will between the mother
country and the United States through
one of Britain s most important colonies.
1t celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of
the opening of the great railway that has
done SO much for the growth and wealth
of Portland, and indirectly the growth
of the state. 1t is gratifying to know that
notwithstanding the great heat the differ
ent sections of Maine poured their thous-
ands into the city to assist in the celebra-
ton. The presence of the Connecticut
Volunteers, the Royal Scots, the crew
of the Montauk and Enterprise were a
wonderful addition to the attractions of
the day. Our reporters tell the story of
the celebration as follows:
DECORATIONS.
The decorations were SO many. mostly
confined to the display of flags, that it
would be impossible to enumerate all of
them here The City hall. with its bril-
limit electric display, its coat of arms Of
Great Britain and the United States, and
its arrangement of bunting, the engine
houses, attractive with flags, the great
business houses of j. r. Libby, Owen,
Moore s. Co., Eastman Bros. & Bancroft,
Rines Bros, Hooper, Son & Leigh
on, Woolworth, Oscar i. Hunt,
the Preble house, John Williamson, the
dr1uo ist Sirn1pcrc Qr Haror,o,,J
Somers, the halter, the Cumber
land club and Mayor Randall's residence
were among the most attractive
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-05
AT THE WEST END HOTEL.

After the procession was dismissed the
marshals, aides, officers of the various
commands, and city government all took
electric cars for the West End hotel where
comfortable lunch was served, there be-
ing no speeches.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-05
MARRiAG ES.

In this city. July 2, by Rev. J. J. Wilson, Will
liam G. Day and Miss Bertha Durgn of Portland.
In Gorham, JulyA. by Rev. &. +. Cobb. Joseph
". Harrison and Miss Viola Clark. both of Cor
ham.
In Bath. June 20. John f. Briry and Miss
Nellie Campbell
In Ellsworth. June %, Jonathan E. Marshall
and Miss Grace FiZzel
in Belfast June 25 Capt. John W. Ryder and
Mary E. Mcclellan.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-05
ENTERPRISE DECORATIONS.

The u s. training ship Enterprise presented
beautiful spectacle last evening Illuminated
as she was from stem to stern with lights of
various colors. Rockets of every DESCRIPTION
were fired from her deck and the pyrotechnic
display was enjoyed by many observers along
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-05
DIED IN kOxBURY.

Mrs. Jennie S Bosworth, wife of D.
P. Bosworth of Roxbury, Mass, and
daughter of Mrs Sarah S. Shaw, of Garlic
ton street, died in Roxb1ry, yesterday.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-05
GUN CLUB SHOOT.

At the regular club shoot on their grounds on
Ocean street of the Portland Gun Club yester-
day the following scores were made:
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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-02-16

In honoring the person and the work
Of a little old woman of the people, the
French academy has elaborated the
supreme praise accorded in "She hath
done what she could" Madame Bon
nefois is the daughter of hard working
parents who sold toys at peripatetic
fairs about Paris. When a young girl
she began imparting her little, self
acquired education to the children OF
the fakirs, ropewalkers and showmen
around her. With a little panorama
Of her own she managed to support her
remarkable benevolence. Although she
seldom stayed more than fortnight in
one town, she followed her proteges
from place to place, setting up her
school, teaching the children to read
and write, and ministering to their
bodily and moral necessities. Madame
Bonnefois would have liked, doubtless,
to command the philanthropic prospect
from the summit. Failing that, she
has set her little valley a-bloom for
mankind.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-02-16
BREVITIES.

1t is announced that the japanese
government is seriously considering
the retention of Wei Hal Wei for an
indefinite period, even after China pays
the war indemnity.
New York dispatch: A declaration of
war from Spain would scarcely have
surprised Washington more than the
news that the Havana steamship Gu
dad de Cadiz is TO be transformed at
Barcelona into a cruiser, to escort the
Spanish torpedo fotilla to Cuban wa
tiers. The Madrid government, it
seems, intends to utilize the merchant
marine in preparing for war. In con-
gressional circles the drafting of the
Cludad de Cadiz is regarded as an in
dication that matters are progressing
toward an open rupture between the
United States and Spain. A great ma
jority of the senators and representa-
tives prefer to believe as they hope;
they want speedy settlement of the
Spanish-Cuban question and care little
how it is accomplished.
The cost of the Cuban war from
February, 1895, to the end of 1897, is
officially estimated at $3.50, OOO, 900, be.
sides the arrears from the Cuban
treasurer amounting to 100000
1t is stated that one of the most
important engagements in the present
Cuban campaign in Oriente was fought
January 81, near Calman, between the
forces under General Luque and the
rebels under General Garcia. The
Spanish, it is reported, had $50 killed
and large number wounded. From
accounts received the fight was a veri.
table slaughter, the Spaniards being
boxed up in ravine.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-02-16
THE NEWS IN IOWA
PLAN BOARD OF CONTROL.
The Subcommittee of the Iowa Senate
Agrees On Essentials.

The Sub Committee of the Iowa Senate
Agrees On Essentials.
Dies MONIES, Feb. 9.-The senate sub
committee of the ways and means COM
mittee held a meeting to consider the
matter of board of control for state
institutions, those present being Funk,
Berry, Carney, Junkin, Healy and
Overall. The meeting was more or
less informal, but resulted in the fol-
lowing conclusions as to the provisions
which ought to be in the bill for the
board of control: A board of control
with administrative and executive
powers; the board to be composed OF
three members, with minority repre-
sentation; the board to have control of
all charitable and penal and reforma-
tory institutions; the members OF the
board to be appointed by the governor
and confirmed by the senate; one to be
named by the governor as chairman
and two associates; term of Office to be
six years: the first appointments to be
for two, four and six years so as to
make a rotation; the board is to select
the superintendents and principals of
the various institutions: the superin-
tendents are to select the minor officers
and employees; all the present boards OF
trustees to be abolished; the superin-
tendents of the institutions are to be
directly responsible to the board of
control; the board of control is to
report to the legislature through the
governor; the three educational insti-
tutions, the State University, the Ag-
ricultural College and the Normal
School, are to be left as they are, under
trustees and regents. These recon-
mendations are made unanimously.
There were a few minor differences,
but the foregoing were all agreed upon
without dissent in the subcommittee.
Senator Healy was ordered to draw up
bill embodying all of the above
points and to report the same to the
subcommittee as soon as possible.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-02-16
URGES ECONOMY.
State Treasurer Herriott's Advice to the
Appropriations Committee.

State Treasurer Herriott's Advice to the
Appropriations Committee.
DIES MONIES, Feb. 10.-State Treas
urer Herriott transmitted an important
communication to the appropriations
committee and the same was considered
with deep interest by the gentlemen
upon whom devolves the task of saying
just how much each of the state insti-
buttons shall receive from the state. 1t
will be seen by the treasurers state
ment that the total revenue covered
into the state treasury in 1897 was
some $134, 900 more than in 1896. Also
it will be seen that according to his
estimate there will come into the
treasury the present year some 100000
more than was received in 1896. But
the treasurer asserts that all this will
be absorbed in redeeming warrants
outstanding and unpaid for want of
funds, and he cautions the committee
against extraordinary appropriations.
If such a course is to be TO lowed it
will be necessary to increase the tax
levies. There will be falling off in
the states revenues in 1900, for the rea-
son that, beginning next year, the
assessed value of property will be
returned at 25 per cent of it's actual
marriott value
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-02-16
GOV. BOIES SPEAKS.
Proposes New Plan for Financial
Reform.

Reform.
FAIRFIELD, Feb. 10-In an address on
the financial question Ex-Governor Boies
submitted new plan for currency reform.
He took strong ground against the power
to issue notes being given to banks. Hav-
ing gone on record in favor of national
currency, Mr.. Boies offers plan by which,
he thinks, sound, elastic, convenient
national circulation can be maintained. He
would not retire dollar of the present
national currency, and would change il
only in making it all redeemable in the
same manner. His method of redemption
would break the endless chain, that con-
slant menace to the treasury gold reserve
and the stability of the government
finances, and would eliminate the fiat ele-
ment from all money Here is the plan,
expressed in brief form:
/. Maintain in the treasury for the
redemption of outstanding United States
and treasury notes, bullion to the market
value of 25 per cent of the aggregate face
value of these notes, one-half to be in gold !;
one-half in silver. Make the notes re-
deemable after three days of grace, in gold
or silver, at the governments option, bull
lion at its market value. On the day OF
redemption, purchase, in open market.
bullion to the value of that required for the
2. When gold or silver bullion is present
ed at the treasury, issue to the deposition a
certificate, expressed in dollars, for the
amount at the market price. Make these
certificates, not the bullion they represent
full legal tender and provide for the reis-
sue on demand.
3. Preserve the present silver coinage
and silver certificates and increase their
volume as occasion requires. Give them
the full field for minor transactions by re-
firing all other coins ana bills of less de
nomination than SO.
1t is claimed in behalf of the system out
lined that the reserve provided is as large
as that required of any solvent bank and
this nation is as sound as any bank. Bull
lion received at the treasury would furn.
ish a constant means of increasing the cur
rency four-fold without impairing the re.
serve. The country, with its treasury fill.
ed with bullion, would be able to preserve
peace because it would always be prepared
for war. The treasury would not be raided
of gold because silver might be offered in
stead and, further, because gold would at
no time be worth more than gold in the
market. Mining would be stimulated by
furnishing standard market for bullion
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-02-16
MONEY FOR WAR.
Queen Asks for Gold for Soldiers, Swords
and Ships.

Queen Asks for Gold for Soldiers, Swords
and Ships.
LONDON, Feb. 9.-The fourth session
of the fourteenth parliament under
Queen Victoria and of the twenty-sixth
of the United Kingdom opened with
the customary ceremonies. One of the
most significant paragraphs of the
queens speech was the opening one,
addressed to the house of commons.
1t says: ''The estimates which will be
laid before you have been framed with
the utmost desire for economy; but in
view of the enormous ornaments now
maintained by other nations, the duty
of providing for the defense of our
empire involves an expenditure beyond
former precedent" Among matters of
legislation to be proposed, the speech
says, will be measures introduced for
the organization of a system of local
government in Ireland, substantially
similar to that of Great Britain"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-02-16
ALL OVER THE WORLDI
A LETTER BY DUPUY DE LONE
| Spanish Minister Charged With Heaping
Abuse on Americans.

Spanish Minister Charged With Heaping
Abuse on Americans.
New YORK, Feb. 10.-A remarkable
letter has been given out by the mem
bers of the Cuban junta here. 1t is
alleged to be written by the Spanish
minister in Washington, Senior Dupuy
de LONE. 1t is addressed to Jose Can
elejas, the well known Spanish editor,
who was on visit of inspection to
Cuba and was stopping at the Hotel
Ingletera in Havana, where the letter
was addressed. After reviewing the
situation in Cuba, it says: THE presi-
dents message has undeceived the
insurgents, who expected something
else, and has paralyzed the action of
congress, but consider it bad. Besides
the natural and inevitable coarseness
with which he repeats all that the
press and public has said of Spain and
Weyler, it shows once more what
Mckinley is-weak and catering to the
rabble, and, besides, low politician,
who desires to leave a door open to me
and to stand well with the jingoes of
party" The letter was stolen from
Canalejas's papers by Cuban, who
carried it to New York.
WASHINGTON. Feb. 10.-The anthem
ITCHY oil the De LONE letter was at
first questioned. Later, however,
when the Spanish minister did not
deny writing it, Minister Woodford, at
Madrid. was communicated with, and
it is believed the passport of De LONE
will be demanded at once. The letter
has created an immense sensation in
Washington.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11.-Enrique Du-
puy de LONE is no longer Spanish min
lister to the United States government.
He cabled his resignation of the post
to Madrid upon making the discovery
that his letter to Senior Canalejas, re-
hecting upon President Mckinley, had
been published. To Assistant Secre-
tary of State Day Senior De LONE adj
mitted that he had penned the note,
whereupon the department wired
Minister Woodford, at Madrid, direct
ing that he demand from the Spanish
government the recall of Senior De
LONE. 1t is said that Senior De LONE
will abandon the diplomatic service
and seek political preferment in Spain.
Madrid, Feb. 11.-At the meeting of
the cabinet it was decided to accept
the resignation and De LONE was tele-
graphed to that effect, at the same
SINE putting the first secretary of the
legation in charge for the time being.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-02-16
Boy Killed by Collar Button.

Fort DODGE, Feb. 9.-The 11-year-old
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Tomlinson,
of this city, met with a strange and
sudden death. About o'clock he hap
pened to put a common bone collar
button in his mouth and in some way
it slipped down, entering his epiglottis
and catching in the vocal cords in such
a way that it could not be dislodged for
several hours. After it had finally
been removed the boy seemed to i'm
prove, excepting that the presence of
the foreign substance in his throat had
so disturbed the delicate membranes
that inflammation set in. About mid
night he called for drink of water.
1t was given him. He took a few
swallows and Immediately his throat
pulled up, and in few moments he
was dead, dying not from the button
itself, but strangling from a sudden
swelling of the membranes. 1t is a
case such as is seldom root with by the
medical fraternity.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-02-16

Enormous exports Of -four have re-
scntly been made and as a consequence
the Minneapolis mills will run full
force, some Of them day and night.
The daily receipts of wheat are not
sufficient to supply the mills and the
elevators are being called on. This
fact, together with the report that 60
steamers had left the other side of the
Atlantic in ballast for American wheat
cargoes has forced up the price of this
grain. On the Chicago market wheat
sold last week at $1.1O bushel, and
even at that price the Letter clique re-
fused. to sell more than a few thousand
bushels of its enormous holdings. Ar
mour is supposed to be out Of the
wheat market.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-02-16
American competition IN British AND

American competition IN British and
continental markets has become SO
keen and successful that the London
British Trade Review has been led to
inquire, when and where will the in
vasion STOP? Continuing, our con-
temporary says: 1.-THE latest effort in
this direction is to supply us with coal
in the shape of Pennsylvania anthra-
cite. The miners of the United King
dom helped this article to get a foot
hold here during their late strike, but a
regular trade is now promised and Ger
many is named along with Great Brit
ain as dumping ground. 1t is asserted
that at present prices and present rates
of freight American fuel can be ca
ported to Europe at a small profit, and
that II the coal carrying steamers
would but grant specially low rates In
consideration of the assurance of stea-
dy cargoes, there would be no doubt
whatever in the case. Some expert.
mental shipments are, 1t is said, short.
ly to be made, and the only thing re-
manning will be to secure the specially
low rates necessary to certain success
But can Atlantic freights be further
squeezed? II what the shipowners say
is correct the thing is impossible, bat
perhaps they mean that statement fol
British shippers only"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-02-16

The old courthouse has been decided
to the village of Metamora by Wood
ford county on the promise that it
would be kept up and cared for because
Of its interesting history. 1t is one Of
the most interesting buildings in ILL
nois. 1t was constructed more than
half century ago and many Of the
leading men of this country have prac-
hced in its rooms. Lincoln practiced
there for several years and Adlai Ste
venson began his work as attorney in
the old building. The eloquence OF
Ingersoll was often heard in its walls.
The building was used as courthouse
up to year ago, when the county seat
was moved to Eureka.