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The Portland daily press., 1898-12-28
BEEF INQUIRY MAY BE PRO
LONGED.

Washington, December 27.-There were
but three member of the war investiga-
tion committee at its offices today and
after short informal discussion the reg
ular session was deferred until tomorrow.
No witnesses have been ummoned.
The Swift company o.. Chicago have
forwarded communication taking ex-
ception to the reflection made by Gen
Miles on the character OF the beef fur
nished the forces in the war. The com
lnunication is not made public.
The exceptions also taken to that feat
ure of Gen. Miles's testimony by Conimis-
sary General Eagan will be taken up
by the commission when it has it's next
full session, and Gen. Eagan may be
recalled to testify.
This question of the character of beef
supplied may possibly open up a rather
prolonged inquiry Unless something
unexpected happens. however. the COM
mittee expects to close its regular sessions
before the middle of February and posi-
bly, finish up it's work entirely by March
l, SO as to submit the report to Congress
about that time This is barring posi-
BILE broad Investigation as to the beef is
snes
Gen. Humphreys. the depot quarter
master at Tampa, has been summoned
from Havana.
1t has not been decided by the menu
bers of the war investigation commits
sion now in town, whether the charges
and denials between Gen. Miles and
Commissary Egan, will lead to the re-
call of either OF these witnesses and the
re-opening of the controversy. One
of the members of the commission said
today that personally he thought the
gravity of the charges made by Gen. Miles
would warrant re-opening this phase of
the case, but that it is matter which
must be definitely decided by IA quorum
of the commission. A quorum is expect.
ed tomorrow or Thursday.
The Portland daily press., 1898-12-28
HARBoR NOTES.

Lobster smacks were plentiful yester-
day. These were reported: Nina and
Lizzie, 4,70O; Clara Marston. 1890; Eva
and Belle, 1900; Edith Thompson, 1900;
Addie and Hattie, 3,400; Carrie and Mil
drsd, 400; Eva Marston, $500; Alwilda
Morse, 1880; f. S. Willard, 5000; Tele-
phone. 2, 500.
The steamer Sebasoodegan has been
chartered to take the place of the Merry
coneag for about two months. The later
boat will be hauled off to receive d new
boiler and general overhauling. The
Sebascodegan will begin running to
Rockland in about week.
The steamer Salacia, formerly OF the
Bangor Portland line, has been sold and
is now in New York taking cargo for
Porto Rico. The Salacia was owned by
the Bath Iron Works. The Salaoia cost
about $4,000.
Tho steamer Frank Jones sailed out of
the harbor at IL noon yesterday on her
last run of the season. She will tie up
at Rockland until spring
The Portland daily press., 1898-12-28
THE ECLIPSE.
The show was a Complete Success La st
Night.


The total eclipse of the moon last night
came of according to programme ana
was a complete success. Hundreds of
telescopes, spy glasses. or opera glasses
were concentrated on the great orb as the
slowly rose, of a deep red color, and few
minutes after five O'Clock she entered the
shadow. Gradually. as the light became
obscured, there was every appearance of
a clouded sky and soon, or by quarter OF
six, the total eclipse began. This lasted
for an hour or so when faint rim of
light became perceptible where the moon
ought to be and by degrees this rim at
tanned large proportions until just after
eight o'clock the moon sailed from out
of the shadow and the great show was
over.
The Portland daily press., 1898-12-28
GLASS 1917, P. H. s., REUNION.

The class of '97, Portland High school,
to the number of 81. enjoyed reunion
and sociable last evening at the River
ton park casino. The class enjoyed one
of Manager D. B. Smiths banquets af-
ter which the election of officers was held
and resulted in the choice of the follow.
ing:
President-B. NJ. Smith.
Vice President-Miss Mildred McClin-
took
Secretary-Miss Cloudy.
Ireasurer-KennethS Stills.
Executive Commi tee-Miss G. Pjckard,
Miss Margaret Burrowes, Miss G. Fessen-
den. Carl Doten, Fred A. Norton, j..
Cobb
The remainder of the evening was in
dulged in whist playing and dancing un-
til late hour when the party returned
to the city by special car.
The Portland daily press., 1898-12-28
JUMPED OFF a BRIDGE.
Matthew Foley of Port1and Attempted
Suicide.

Matthew Foley of this city jumped off
the Eastern railroad bridge at Saco
yesteday afternoon about $50 p. m. He
fell about forty feet but strange to say
was not fatally hurt his right foot was
sprained and some bones were broken in
his left foot. He went out on the noon
train from here and got out at Saco, soon
after attempting suicide as related above
Foley was brought to Portland and taken
to the Maine General hospital. 1t is
thought that besides the injuries to his
feet he may be hurt internally.
The Portland daily press., 1898-12-28
EVIDENCE AGAINST WEIGH.

Biddeford. December 27.-County At
torney Emmons has received pair Of
boots and vest, part of the clothing which
Peter Welch of Sanford didn't wear when
he suddenly left the jail in the village
by the Mousam on the 18th of Septem Der
the day before the murder of Ivory &.
Boothby of North Saco.
The shoe is the same size as that worn
by the Saco murderer. WEIGH is said to
have had three reviewers, one of 32-calibre,
the others of % calibre each. It is be-
lieyed he carried away-a aa-calibre weap-
on.
No attempt to find Welch, except for the
visit to Exeter last week, has been made
by the officials.
The Portland daily press., 1898-12-28
PERSONAL.


Mayor and Mrs. Tilton OF Portsmouth,
n. H., spent Christmas with their
daughter, Mrs. Ralph Il. Jordan, of
this city
Mr.. Philip Fl. Cook, of the class of 80,
Harvard, son of Mr.. and Mrs. E. 81. Cook
of Carroll street, was awarded schol-
arship for good work.
Mr.. Arthur B. Morrill, of the New
Haven Normal school, is in the city,
spending his holiday vacation.
Mr.. Charles Keller of the corps of engi-
neers, u. S.. A., who is to be stationed
here, is at the Congress square. Mrs.
Keller is with him.
Gen. Selden Common, Augusta; Hon.
Waldo Pettengili, Rumford Falls; H. G..
Vaughan, Foxcroft. are at the Congress
Square.
Hon. George d. Bisbee, Rumford Falls;
f. A. Little, Augusta; W. H. Peckham,
Gardiner; 6. H. Greedy and G. Fred
Greedy, Bangor; A. N. Bean, West Bethel,
and Capt. Brown of the steamship Nu7
indian. are at the Falmouth.
Judge M. L, Durgin of the Dover mu-
nicipal court; Hon. George W. Howe,
Judge of probate Of Piscataquis county.
and William Monroe. ESQ.,, of Brown
Vile, are in the city on legal business.
Mr.. and Mrs. George p. Wescott enter.
tanned a party of 16 at dinner at the
Falmouth Sunday evening, it being the
occasion of Mrs. Wescott's birthday.
The condition of Rev. DR.. Horatio
Stebbins is very alarming and it is be-
Iieyed that his death may occur at any
time A consultation Of physicians was
held Sunday and everything possible is
being done to prolong life. His family
have been told to prepare for the worst
Among those registered at the Preble
house yesterday were: F. H. Hastings,
Fryeburg; B. S. Terry, Providence; w.
W. Bea1s, Avon; Mass; Mrs. Ellen M.
Mason. N. r. Mason, North Conway Q.
A. Cushing, Brookline, Mass Capt. A.
Hawkett, Montreal W. P. Flagg and W.
r. Logee, Providence.
Rev. George E. Leighton of Skowhe
gan. commander of the Maine Division
S. of ", and wife, are spending the
Christmas holidays with relatives in this
city.
The Portland daily press., 1898-12-28
11rnK1Ns CONVICTED OF MURDER.

Augusta. December 27.-The jury in
the CASE of state vs. Loring Judkins of
Wateryille, after being out 80 minutes re-
turned verdict of guilty OF assault with
intent to murder. Judkins was charged
with having on November 4, assaulted
Tador Tallouse of Waterville, on the rail-
road bridge across the Kennepeo pe1wpen
Wateryille and Winslow and pushed MIN
into the river. Judkins is alleged to have
wanted Tallouses position as crossing
tender at Winslow. 1t is also alleged
that the defendant gave Tallouse some
carbolic acid to drink The case will be
carried to the higher courts.
The Portland daily press., 1898-12-28
BUSY GRAND TRUNK.

Monday night the Grand Trunk sent
out eight, and received aine specials. A
cattle special arrived yesterday morning.
The 1000 tons of freight brought by
the Strathtay. rapidly disappeared Mon
day night, and there was no more busy
place in New England than in and about
the Grand Trunk yards. Never before
in the history of this port were so many
steamer ships here at any one time. A
vast mass of freight is on the way from
the West and will be brought here as
rapidly as possible. By this morning
working nights and days, and every
possible man, the GAM as man called
il will be broken.
The Portland daily press., 1898-12-28
WON'T PLAY SUNDAY.

pittsburg, Pa, December ~ The
pittsburg baseball club will not play
sunday bali next year. President Kerr,
who has always been opposed to Sunday
games, today received word from Vice
ia tnn was tired of SUNDAY bali and was
in favor of return to thu old regime.
President Young of the league has been
notified to not include Pittsburg in the
Sunday schedule for next season.
The Portland daily press., 1898-12-28

Case Before Whom All Claims
Against the Company Must BE
Proved Before a Certain Time.
Further proceedings occurred late yes
tecday afternoon in the United States
district court before Judge Webb on the
petition of the Portland Steamship Com
pany which was published at length in
the PRESS of Tuesday morning. 8
The court recognized the application of
the Portland Steamship company to
transfer its interest in the steamer Port
land and the pending freight to trustee
in accordance with Section 1896 of the
Revised Statutes of the United States,
which is an act limiting the liability of
ship owners, and the court ordered that
the company make transfer Of its in
terest in the Portland at the time of her
loss, to Williamk Leavitt of Portland, who
is appointed trustee of this interest dur
ing the tendency of these proceedings.
nEA commission as trustee was issued to
William Leavitt, and he appeared in
court and qualified to serve in this ca
pacity.
The transfer having been made tosWil'
liam Leavitt it was then ordered by the
court that a monitlon be issued out of
and under the seal of the court against
all persons claiming damages for any
loss, destruction, damage or injury caused
by or resulting from the loss of the Port
land, citing each and all of them to APP
pear before the court on or before IL
O'Clock noon on March 30, 1899, and an
swer the libel or petition of the Port
land Steamship company and to make
due proof Of their respective claims on or
before March 30th, before VIM. M. Brad
ley, ESQ.,, who is an United States Com
missioner, and who is appointed commits
sioner in this cause. Before VIM. NJ.
Bradley, ESQ.,, all claims which shall be
made in pursuance OF this monitor
shall be made, subject to the right of any
person to question or contest the same.
The publication of this monition is or
dered and 1t was further ordered that
the monition be served on Nathan Cohen,
administrator of the estate of Solomon
Cohen and Edward L. Baker. Ladministra-
tor of the estate of Beulah NJ. Baker.
On application of the Portland Steam
ship company it was further ordered that
the commencement and prosecution OF
any and all suits, actions or proceedings
of any nature against the Portland Steam
ship company and her pending freight
arising from damages, loss or injury
growing out loss of the steamer Portland,
except by due proceedings in this court,
is restrained pending the determination
of these proceedings. 1t was further or
dered that this injunction be served upon
the attornies of record and the persons
bringing the suits in question on or be-
fore January To- 1899.
The Portland daily press., 1898-12-28
DEWEY SENIOR OFFICER OF NAVY

Washington, December 27.-Admiral
Dewey who is now the senior officer of
the American navy having reached that
position without congressional action
through the retirement Sunday last of
Admiral Bunce, will continue to hold
that distinction until the Goth of Dscem-
Der next year Then he will go upon the
retired list, unless Congress excerpts him
from the operation of the law, and, after
making him admiral of the navy, pro-
vides that he may hold that office in
active service without age limitation
The Portland daily press., 1898-12-28
CASToRIA

CASTORIA
Bears the signature of cHAs. H. FLETCHER.
In use for more than thirty years, and
The Kind You Haze Aluuys Bought
cASToRIA
Bears the signature of cHAs H. FIErcHBs.
In use for more than thirty years, and
The Kind You Rass Azaays Bought.
cASTORIA
Bears the signature of cHAs H. FLETCHER.
In use Tor more than thirty years. and
The Kind You Haze Alz0ayg Bought
The Portland daily press., 1898-12-28
WILL BREAK THE RECORD.

Yesterday there were nine British
steamers in port, with total net ton
mage of 2l,9I5. This come pretty near
smashing the record as far as Portland
is concerned. Yesterday morning in the
dock directly in front of the big elevator
four big ships were lying side by side.
This has never occurred before and it is
not very often that there are three steam
The Portland daily press., 1898-12-28
cRANE-MoREAN CONCERT co.

The following well-known local m usi-
cal artists have combined and formed a
concert company under the name of the
Crane. MORGAN concert company. The
company is composed of Mr.. Harry H..
Crane, solo violin, mandolin and viola;
Miss Mollie Mullan, solo violin; Miss
Sweeney, soprano soloist; Mr.. Clarence
II. Brown, cellist; Miss Bernadette Mo-
rean, solo pianist and accompanies.
The Portland daily press., 1898-12-28
Cause. Consequence
and Cure OF All
Hair Troubles.

The cause, consequence, and cure of
every ailment of the hair and scalp are
fully described in language that can be
understood by every one. The iilustra-
lions are perfect. The opinions of the
best-known scientists and specialists OF
the world are freely given. In fact, it
is the most complete and most compre-
hensive work of its kind ever compiled.
Address
SEVEN SUTHERLAND SISTERS,
Is Desbrosses Street, New York, n. Y.
The Portland daily press., 1898-12-28

ers in one dock. These four steamers
were the Cervona. Gallia, Turanian and
Sheikh. The Hibernian is discharging
coal at shed No. /, and the Strathtay is
discharging at shed No. g. Two more big
steamships are looked for in few days
now aud should they arrive before the
ships now loading sail it will make IL
ships in port at one time. something
which Portland people have never seen
hafore
The Portland daily press., 1898-12-28

sMrs. Winslow's Soothing ryrap.
Has been used over Fifty Years by millions Oh
mothers for their children while Teething
with perfect success. It socthes the child,
softsns the gums. allays Pain. cures Wind
Cole, regulates tho bowels. and is the best
remedy for Diarrhoea whether arising from
testhing or other causes. For sale by Drug
gists in every part of the world. Be sure and
ask for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup. 20 cts
. bottle.
The Portland daily press., 1898-12-28
BURIED IN WRECK.

ST Louis, Decembec 27.--A two story
building here in course of erection for the
Heydt Bakery company, collapsed today,
burying two worklnen, who are undouht-
edly dead. Lake Tully is the name of one
workman, but the identity Of the other is
not known. Two or three other workmen
were hurt but not seriously.
The Portland daily press., 1898-12-28
BOWLING.

At Pines alleys last night the Excel
siors and Shutters bowled. The Ezcelsiors
were short two men and bowled substi-
tutes and the Shutters won three straight
games. Mr.. Waite was high man for
Shutters and Oliver was high man for the
Excelsiors. The Excelsinrs will have a
new man next game and we hope to see a
better game. The scroe:
The Portland daily press., 1898-12-28
BULLET SOUGHT TWO VICTIMS.

Boothbay, December S7.-John Russell
of Gloucester. Mass committed suicide
BIZ shooting at the house of Mrs. Cyrus
Brewer this afternoon. The popularity
of the case was that the bullet he sent
through his head, continued its flight
across the room and struck Mrs. John
Chambers. infiicting a severe wound.
The reason for Russell's act is unknown.
He was "a years old and unmarried.
The Portland daily press., 1898-12-28
PARK STREET. SCHOOL HOUSE.

At meeting of the committee on pub
lie buildings held yesterday it was voted
70 recommend to the city government
that the plans proposed by f. A. Tomp-
son for the Park street school house be
adonted
The Portland daily press., 1898-12-28
CHARLES Il. HARDIE.

Mr.. G. q. Stowell OF 80 Preble street,
received telegram yesterday from New
Orleans informing him that Captain
Charles II. Hardie had died in tina t city
at three o'clock this morning. Captain
Hardie was born in Topsham and was
about so years of age aud for some time
was connected with vessels sailing out of
Bath. About fifteen years ago he went to
New Orleans, where he has since resided.
At the outbreak Of the war. he was put in
charge of a government lighter and after
wards of transport. 1t was while en-
gagged in carrying troops from Santiago
to Baltimore that ne contracted the fever
which ended in death. He was we'll
known in Portland and has sister re-
siding here who is. the wife of Mr..
Stowell.
The Portland daily press., 1898-12-28

Accidents come with distressing fire.
quency on the farm. Cuts, bruises,
stings, sprains. DR.. Thomas Eclectric
Oil relieves the pain instantly. Never
safe without it.
The Portland daily press., 1898-12-28
MRS. DAVID ". o'CoNNoR.

After months Of patient suffering, Mrs.
David W. O'Connor passed away yester-
day. Deceased was the wife OF the we'll
known bill poster. and this was the 2lst
year Of their welded life and the 37th
wear of Mrs. O'Connor's age. She was
a Portland girl, her maiden name being
Ella Cumber. She was young woman
with many friends and was much es-
teemed by all who knew her. He loss is
mourned by several relatives besides her
husband.
The Portland daily press., 1898-12-28

The following contributions have been
received by Sydney W. Thaxter:
Bearse Murphy & Co., $500
H. p, 500
II. B. Eddy, 200
Mrs. H. N. Jose, 800
Mrs. J. r. Lunt. BOD
Josiah 81. Drummond, Jr., 800
$27. 90
Previously acknowledged, 8.7u.0l
Total, S., S44.51
The Portland daily press., 1898-12-28
Good Appetite

And Strength Given 10y the one
True Blood Purifier.
81 have been taking Hoods Sarsaparilla
and it has increased my appetite and given
me strength. My little grandson, who had
tired feeling and no appetite, has also
taken Hoods Sarsaparilla with great bene-
fit. From my own experience can speak
in the highest terms of this great medi-
cine" LoRINDA FEYLER, Thomaston, Me.
Hoods S arsapariRla
Is the One True Blood Purifier. 81; six for SIS.
HOODS Pills cure all liver Ills. IS cents.
The Portland daily press., 1898-12-28

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TODAY.

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TODAY.
Eastman Bros. & Bancroft.
Rines Brothers Co.
Administrative Notice.
&. L, Bailey.
ADJUSTMENTS.
Kotzschmar Hall-Christmas Music.
Buffalo Foot Cycle Academy.
FINANCIAL.
N. W. Harris g. Co.
New Wants. To Let, For Sale, Lost, Found
and similar advertisements will be found under
their appropriate heads on page s.
The Portland daily press., 1898-12-28
SHUTTERS

Friday night: Arltngtons and Tontines
The Portland daily press., 1898-12-28
PORTLAND RELIEF FUND.

Received by the Mayor from Mr..
Nunns. $S2. 90
Received from Portland Trust
company, 20. 90
Received PRESS ofice-cash, 500
The Portland daily press., 1898-12-28

Watch the papers for announcement of Thursdays sae
Remember principally sale of cloaks and that the
hest bargains are better grades of ladies and chIdrens
500 to 1915 and chidrens that are
now $3.50 to 100.
The Portland daily press., 1898-12-28
SPECIAL. ATTRACTION
FOR TODAY.

Silk Waists-S2.75 and $780,
Twenty Silk Waists fancy coo and plain Sans that have been
ing at $50 will be marked for today So Is and $780,
Suts-less than half price.
about fifteen Suits and fine costumes the last end of last
Spring stock from 1900 For today will be all
marked less price and than third former prices
~. to 1900.
Fur Jackets-$5OO, 900, 1000.
Seven Black Coney Jackets, 10000 $780,
Six Astrachan Jackets were SiSOo-to $500.
Two Imitation Seal Jackets, S2ooo-o $1,000.
SEPARATE Skrs-9Sc, sl5O, 1.9S, 2.9S.
AT CSC twenty five Black Figured Mohan Skirts
At $3.50 good Of Black Plain Mohr and Figured Mo-
hair Skirts in $500 and $50 grades.
At Figured and Plain Mohar and all wool Storm Serge Skirts IN
same grades that have been SIT and $50.
At So Skirts in Mohars sege and Mixtures many the
homce style and with ribbon band trimming formerly s75 and 45o
Fur Trimming-2O per cent discount.
During shall give 20 per cent discount on all Fur INN
nps Our stock and Trimmings known be large and
our present prices the lowest
The Portland daily press., 1898-12-28
1 r Z, ::

Upon receipt of request we will send to
interested persons, postpaid, al handsome
illustrated booklet, giving scientific
treatise Of the
The Portland daily press., 1898-12-28

Our Great Mark Down Cloak Sale opened with rush hi
morning The prices are irresistible.
The sale continues.
Our large have plenty of good bargains left
Ladies Jackets S1.75, 2.75, 500, $50. 1OO0 1900
Chidrens Coaks at 75c 1.5O $780, 39S, 500 and 100
The Portland daily press., 1898-12-28
INJUNCTION ISSUED
Restraining Prosecution Of Suits
Against Portland Steamship Co.
PENDING DETERMINATION OF Pc
Triton BY THE COURT.

Capt. william Leavitt Appointed Truss
tee and William NJ. Bradley, Esq,
Appointed Commissioner I'm This
Case Before Whom All Claims
Against the Company Must BE
Proved BEFORE a Certain Time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-05
TOWN BOARD ORGANIZES.
New officials of HyattsvfIle Tako
Charge Of Affairs.
Of The Evening Star.

Special Correspondence Of The Evening Star
HYATTSyILLE, Nd. May ). 1898.
The regular monthly meeting of the board
OF town commissioners was held Tuesday
evening, Messrs. NJ. V. Tierney. Clarence
Wilson, ]. A. Aman, George n. Walker and
l.. X. Miller being In attendance. COM
mittee, composed Of Messrs. Miller, Walker
and Tierney, was appointed to audit the
books of Mr.. II. w. Richardson, town treas
urer. The treasurers report for the past
year was ordered TO be printed for distribu-
ton among the citizens.
Upon the adjournment OF the board
Messrs. Charles Acker and Howard Mark
ward, the recently elected commissioners,
who succeed Messrs. NJ. V. Tierney and
George N. Walker. took the oath of office.
The new board OF town commissioners was
then organized as follows: L. X. Miller,
president: ]. A. Aman, Clarence Wilson,
w. II. Richardson, treasurer. Arthur Carr
was appointed clerk of the board and also
police magistrate for the ensuing year.
Much interest is manifested here over a
rumor to the effect that a large body OF
troops will be modified during the next
few days near this village. 1t has been
learned upon good authority that the place
of encampment will be about half a mile
from Hyattsville, upon the old Crawford
estate, and part of the Highland property.
Two hundred men, residents of Hyatts-
vile and the vicinity, have volunteered
their services TO Governor Lowndes. They
have been directed by Adjutant General
Wilmer to hold themselves in readiness I'm
case of a second call for volunteers. The
men will probably be formed in companies
and instructed in military tactics.