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The Portland daily press., 1898-09-29
Local Weather Report.

Portland, Sept. 2S.-The local weather
bureau Office records as to the weather
are as follows:
a. m.--Barometer. 9916: thermome-
ter, $40, dew point. 80; humidity, S.;
wind, W; velocity, 6; weather. cloudy.
S p. m.-Barometer. 800 thermome-
ter. $50; dew point, 40; humidity, 6S
wind, NV: velocity 4; weather clear.
Mean daily thermometer 81; maximum
thermometer, 67; minimum Thermometer
Al; maximum velocity Of wind, 16 NV.
total precipitation, o.
The Portland daily press., 1898-09-29
SIGNAL CORPS TO BE MUSTERED
.--n u OUT.

Washington, September 2s.-GeneraI
Greedy, chief signal officer, has recon-
mended that four of the companies of this
volunteers signal service be mustered out
of the military service, there being no
further use for thsir service The COM
panies selected are the 9Th, which was
recruited in the District of Columb bia;
the eth, which was mainly recruited in
Chicago; the 9th, which was recruited in
New York, and the 10th, which was re-
cruited in Massachusetts. Gen. Greedy
recommends that the companies be fur
louged for TO days before disbandment
His recommendation probably will be
approved
The Portland daily press., 1898-09-29
ROOSEVELT ENDORSED.

Saratoga, N. Y, September 2s.-Ths
colored Republican state convention was
held here today and was presided over
by Samuel Moran of New York city.
Resolutions were adopted endorsing the
action of the Republican state convention
held here yesterday and promising the
undivided support Of the colored orga-
nization to the entire Republican state
ticket headed by Roosevelt.
The Portland daily press., 1898-09-29
RICHMOND FARMERS CLUB.
ESPECIAL no THE PREss.J

Richmond. September 2s.-After hay
ing waited day, on account Of rainy
wsather, the Richmond Farmers and
Mechanics club was favored with an
almost perfect day for it's twenty y-seoono
annual cattle show and fair, which took
place at the1fair grounds today.
The exhibition held up to its usua
degree of excellence and in some respects
it was pronounced by old habitues to have
been ahead of former ysazaA Te0 ATTEND
ance was lap0as
The Portland daily press., 1898-09-29
BROUGHT DEwEY's REPORT.

Washington, September 2s.-Along with
the report of Gen. Merritt and appendices
on the land batteries at Manila. Gen.
Green brought to Washington the report
of Admiral Dewey which is to be sent to
Paris for the information of the Ameri-
can peace commissioners on the political
Importance of the islands, character of
the people and other matters that may
properly be regarded as having a bearing
upon the disposition of the islands. Sec
retary Long said today that no one but
the President could assume the RESPONSE
bility of making the report public.
The Portland daily press., 1898-09-29
-FOUR KILLED IN RAILROAD AC
CIDENT.

Halifax, N. S., September 2S.-A
special excursion train on the way to
the Halifax exhibition, from Piotou, this
near Stellarton.
James Sproutt. engineer; Michael
0 Brien, engineer; W. g. Henderson,
fireman; John R. Mckenzie. fireman !;
VIM. Cameron of Scotch Hill, Pictou
county, passenger, We're killed.
James Mcmillan Of Pictou, a passenger,
was injured.
The Portland daily press., 1898-09-29
THE WEATHER..

Boston, September 2S.-Local forecast
for Boston and vicinity Thursday: Fair
weather, westerly winds.
Washington, September 2S.-Forecast
for New England Thursday: Fair, warm
er, light to fresh southwesterly winds,
diminishing.
The Portland daily press., 1898-09-29
GEN. WHEELER AT WEST POINT.

West Point N. Y, September 28.-
Major General Joseph Wheeler arrived at
West Point this afternoon. A detach
ment of cavalry met him at the ferry and
escorted him to the quarters of Superin-
was fired and the corps of cadets was
ordered out for grand review in full
marching order. The general received
many callers and at six O'Clock left for
New York.
The Portland daily press., 1898-09-29
BIG FIRE IN CLINTON.
Fifty Thousand Dollar Blaze in Lit tie
Maine Town.

Augusta, Sep tember ga special to
tbs Journal from Clinton says that fire
destroyed the Maine Central station,
several hay barns, several dwellings and
other buildings this afternoon. Supposed
cause, q spark from a smokers pipe
Estimated loss $4,000. Assistance was
sent from Waterville and Fairfield. At
one time the whole village was
threatened.
The Portland daily press., 1898-09-29

doned Up to the present time, the min
lister added, the French government has
only heard the French version of the
Majors occupation of the Fashoda, and
no steps will be taken in the matter un-
til the French officers reports are re-
ceived. 4.
The Portland daily press., 1898-09-29
NANCY GAVE THEM SLIP.
London Officers Lose the Much Wanted
Doctor.

London, September ss.-The detectives
have lost sight Of the woman they shad-
owed after the arrival at Liverpool yester-
day morning of the steamer Vancouver
from Montreal and they are now ransack-
ing the London hotels and boarding
houses.
Up to the present time the police have
found no trace of the traveller.
The Portland daily press., 1898-09-29

James and served during Mr.. Oleyeland's
second term.
Mr.. Bayard's first wife died during
his first term as secretary of state. -Four
years later he was married to Miss Mary
W. Climer of Washington, who survives
him. Seven of the children are living as
follows: Mrs. Samuel D. Warren of
Boston, Miss Annie Bayard, Miss Flor
ence Bayard, the Countess sLaunhaupt.
formerly Miss Nellie Bayard, James A.
Bayard, Thomas F. Bayard. Jr., and
Philip Francis Bayard.
The Portland daily press., 1898-09-29

, The convention re-assemblss at II a. m.
tomorrow, and Frederick Schraub of
Lewis, will be the permanent chairman.
The committees will report and the silver
men in the convention will probably try
to get the platform amended. 1t Is
probable that the convention will finish
it's work by night. To some Newspaper
men tonight, Mr.. Croker said that Mayor
Van Wyck was not candidate but there
is general indication that he has not been
Withdrawn permanently.
The Portland daily press., 1898-09-29
THE ENGINEER BLAMED.

Boston, September 2s. Railroad COM
missioners in report made today blame
the engineer of the second train for the
rear end collision at Sharon on the New
York, New Haven and Hartford railroad.
Eve persons were killed and many
wounded at the time.
The Portland daily press., 1898-09-29
MARCHAND NOT ABANDONED.

Paris, September a8.-The Gaulois this
morning publishes an interview with
the minister of the colonies, M. Trouillot,
in which hesis quoted as saying it is not
true Major Marohand has been aban-
The Portland daily press., 1898-09-29
THE EXCELLENCE OF SYRUP OF figs

is due not only to the originality and
simplicity of the combination, but also
to the care and skill with which it is
manufactured by scientific processes
known to the CALIFORNIA EIa SYRUP
Co. only, and we wish to impress upon
all the importance of purchasing the
true and original remedy. AS the
genuine Syrup of Figs is manufactured
by the CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP Co.
only, a knowledge of that fact will
assist one in avoiding the worthless
limitations manufactured by other par
ties. The high standing of the CALL
FoRNIA FIG SYRUP Co. with the medi-
cal profession, and the satisfaction
which the genuine Syrup of Figs has
given to millions of families, makes
the name of the Company a guaranty
of the excellence of it's remedy. 1t is
far in advance of all other laxatives,
as it acts on the kidneys, liver and
bowels without irritating or weaken
ing them, and it does not grippe nor
nauseate. In order to get its beneficial
effects, please remember the name of
the Company
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL
LOUISVILLE. Ky. NEW YORK. N. z
The Portland daily press., 1898-09-29

The woman referred to in the despatch
from London is supposed to be Dr. Nancy
Guilford the midwife of Bridgeport,
Conn.,, who is wanted by the Connecti-
cut police for the murder of Emma Gill.
The Portland daily press., 1898-09-29
LONDON PREACHER CALLED.

New York. September 2s.-Dr. Alexan-
der Connell of London will probably be
asked to the pastorate OF the Fifth Av.
enue Presbyteri church in tie place OF
the late DR.. John Hall.
The Portland daily press., 1898-09-29
A BOLT FROM THE BOLTERS.
The Silver Democrats Can't Agree Among
Themselves.

Syracuse, N. Y, September 2S.-The
Chicago platform, Democracy at meet
ing held at the City hall tonight to orga-
nize e bolt of the regular Democratic
ticket should the platform of 1896 be ig-
nored, was split nearly even by bolt
among it's own members. Dissatisfied by
a ruling of Chairman Henry NJ. McDon-
aid of New York, half, or nearly half
of the delegates followed the lead Of Cal
vim E. Keaoh of Lansingburg, and quit
ted the hall, after a meeting at which
disorder prevailed to an extent that the
presiding officer was powerless to control
There were 1874 delegates present.
The declaration Of party principles was
read and adopted without serious con-
fiict. 1t re-affirmed the Chicago platform;
declared $50 called Democrats, who In
state and municipal platforms ignored the
Chicago platform, to be the Tories of
today advocated the retention of oil
territory where the flag of the United
States has been hoisted; advocated the
giving to voters the opportunity of max
ing first, second and third choices
Col William j. Bryan was memori-
allied and the secretary directed to send
him copy of the resolutions.
A petition in the name of Lawrence j.
Mcfarland of Lookport, chairman of the
| Peoples party organization was read. 1t
stated that if the Chicago platform Demo-
Gratis were about to organize the true De-
mooraoy, the Peoples party did not wish
| to conflict with 1t and invited the meet
| ing to appoint committee of five to con-
| fer with the Peoples party to consider
| Joint nominations. The petition was lost
| $ ght of In long parliamentary wrangle
that followed.
The Portland daily press., 1898-09-29
WRITE WHAT YOU KNOW.
War Investigation Board Ready For
Information.
STATEMENTS TO BE USED BY
COMMISSION ALONE.

Board Decides It Cannot Interfere With
Administration of War Department
General Wilson of Engineers Depart
ment Makes Statement.
The Portland daily press., 1898-09-29

TURNED DOWN CHICAGO PLATFORM
silver Men Beaten in New Jersey Demo
cratic Convention.
Trenton. N. j.. September 2S The
Democratic state convention today nomi-
uated for governor Elvin W. Crane. the
prosecutor of Essex. county, and adopted
platform which in measure supports
the Democratic national platform.
The convention, however, defeated pro-
position to specifically endorse the plat
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-09-16

avail. Finally, having read articles re-
sarding cures that had been effected by
DR.. Williams Pink Pills for Pale People,
decided to try them. That was in 1896.
bought box and took the pills accord
ing to instructions.
-Four days later had the happiest
hours had known for years. That night
went to sleep easily and slept soandly as
child and awoke refreshed.
"After | had taken four boxes Of the
Pills. found that was cured and had also
increased n pounds in weight.
"This greatly surprised my friends, who
thought my case was hopeless one. be-
gan my work again and have continued
ever since in excellent health.
"Another valuable gain to me was, that
while was taking these pills had been
cured Of the smoking habit, which had
formed when | was boy and had CLING
to me ali these years. The craving for
tobacco left me and | have never expo
r:enced it since.
81 cannot say enough for these pills and
have recommended them to many"
To verify this statement Mr.. Harrington
made affidavit to its truthiulness before
Lincoln n. Coy, Notary Public.
DR.. Williams Pink Pills for Pale Peorfe
strike at the root Of disease by acting d.
rsotly upon the impure blood. Their
power is marvellous and many wonderful
cures have BEEN made. Druggists consider
them potent remedy, and at sell them.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-09-16

No man Is better known and liked in
that rich tier Of Illinois counties, Of which
Peoria is the centre, than genial Chester S.
Harrington, Of Prineeville, Ill.
MIR. Harrington is veteran of the late
war. Like many another brave soldier, he
suffered not only during that service, bat
for years afterwards from diseases con-
tracted then.
For years his health was shattered; lis
sufferings increased. He was unable 10
gain relief, bot now he tells a story which
is Of profit to many,
81 served three years in the 124th Hi
nois, enlisting at Kewanee, Ill.," said he.
III was in LIBBY Prison and suffered Ike
many another Northern soldier.
"Ths strain Of army life did its work in
undermining my health, although the col
lapse did not come for sometime after.
For fifteen years suffered from general
debility and nervousness SO badly that
eould not sleep. Indigestion resulted AID
my misery increased.
"My eyes began to fail, and as my body
los! vitality my mind seemed to give way.
could scarcely remember events that hap
pened but few weeks before.
For two years was untitled for busi-
ness. Twas just able to creep around dur
ing part of this time, and there were many
times when could not get up.
Ny brother is a doctor, bot all his
efforts to help me failed to give any relief.
Il tried number of remedies without
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-09-16

AN UNSOLvED MYSTERY.

The entire population of Minersvale
and the surrounding country and ada
cent towns was aroused
Thousands of men tramped over the
hills in every direction, for miles.
Cordons of searchers were systemat-
ically moved forward and back, sweep
Ing like living broom across every
hill, through every hollow, over every
plateau and valley.
Not cluster of bushes, not hollow
stump, not a stream or pool, well or
shaft, not a barn or empty structure
or any outbuilding was, for miles
around, left unexplored
During the day the hills were peo-
pied more thickly than were the pleas
ant parks of populous city on fair
day. All night the hills were red with
fires and aflame with glazing torcles.
Day and night, night and day. the
search went on and the same ground
was covered repeatedly; but not trace
was discovered, not clue was found.
Hope died within the hearts of the
searchers and their numbers began to
decrease. Some were worn out physi-
cally; some retired because of their
conviction that further search would
be futile.
Some alleged that the young lady
|. had disappeared from reasons of her
own. Some did not doubt that the ad-
iutant had her safely carried off. Some
had no doubt that she had eloped with
one of the adjutant's rivals. Some
concluded that she had been captured
by brigands who, in due time would
demand a ransom. Many did not
doubt that she had been murdered and
the body securely hidden.
Then came rumors from many dis.
tant places that the young lady had
been discovered at each. Sometimes
she was reported to be on the stage:
/ sometimes. she was millner; some
times waiter in dining room: some
times clerk; sometimes a saleswomap
and once she was in lunatic asylum
Many OF these runors were very ex-
pllcit. They burdened the telegraph
wires and occupied much space in press
reports. Many newspapers published
unacceptable pictures of Miss Stella
beside the pictures of the discovered"
and sometimes there really was re-
semblance, which was usually found to
De due to the skill of the engraver or
the artist.
All these rumors were Investigated,
for each really inspired hope Many
people have become suddenly crazed
and 1t would not do to let any hope go
by ungrasped.
When the volunteer searchers aban-
doned hope and retired from the search
TIL ad5utant begged for a detachment
OF cavalry with which to renew the
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-09-16

search and detachment was detailed
under his command for that purpose
and again. in careful and systematic
manner he secured the whole country,
but with no new results.
When, In the regular course of their
march they came to the abode of John
the Baptist, they found him at his
door with pitcher of water just
brought from the adjacent spring, and
the Gdjrtant said:
Have you seen or heard anything Of
the young lady who is lost among the
hills?"
'You seek the virgin? The time is
at hand! Prepare We the way of the
Lord; make his path straight Il in
deed, baptize you with water, but one
cometh after me who is mightier than
|, the latchet of whose shoe l am not
worthy to loose. He will baptize you
with the Holy Ghost!"
do you see all these people? They
are looking for young lady who is
! lost. Old man, pull your wits together
and try TO remember If you have seen
her."
"Yes, Yes; the virgin! Ye seek the
virgin, but your-ttme is not yet! The
time is ripe! There be some standing
here which shall not taste death till
they see the Son of Man coming IN his
glory; for he shall come In the clouds
of heaven and all his holy angels with
him! Ye scribes and pharisees, hypo-
critics! Oh, We generation Of vvipers!
Who hath warned you to fee from the
wrath to Gomez"
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-09-16

1t is no longer fashionable for the
bridal couples to go to large cities or
on trip to Europe for their wedding
journey. The sentimental period must
be spent in some country place, way
side inn or in some quiet old town. A
couple who desired to go to a country
place near by advertised in a paper
that is distributed well over the State
for just what they would like in the
way of an ideal resort for their honey
moon Not more than a week or ten
days after the advertisement appeared
they received dozen or more answers.
Previous to the wedding the husband
to-be visited several of those whose
letters read the most invitingly and Sc
leeted the place he liked the best. The
four weeks they spent there were more
like story book than a reality. The
rooms were large and airy, the table
was exquisite in its cleanliness and the
viands tl!at were spread before them
were deliciously tempting. A horse
and carriage were at their disposal,
the river not more than a mile away,
and scenery and loafing spots were so
plentiful that a new one could be found
every day.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-09-16

A Pacific Expe F. ompan'sy wagon
safe was looted of $4,000 on the street
at Omaha, Nebraska.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-09-16

what day is this? What month?
What year? How long have been
here?"
Now is the accepted time; behold
now is the day of salvation!"
How long have been here? A day?
How many years."
One day is with the Lord as
thousand years and a thousand years
as one day. He esteemeth every day
alike
mo, no, not twenty years! I have
not slept twenty years? But yoa look
older look older! / wonder if am
very old? have been sicF-oh, Won
der how long! 1t must be a terribly
long time since l came here!"
She fell back and drew a coil of her
long, shining black hair before her
face, half fearful that she was now an
old woman whose hair had grown
white through the bleaching of years.
She felt that it was years, more years
than she could guess, since she left
Barton.
Tears flowed from her closed eyes.
Over her stood the Prophet still 81
lently extending the water toward her.
w utH u6I lGdIS C6g5tu ana ucI llbdN y,
regular respirations told him that she
slept again he put aside the vessel and
resumed his devotions before the altar.
All through the night she slept and
when the morning broke upon the
world without, she awoke so much re-
freshed that she was able to rise to
sitting posture.
Almost Immediately the Prophet
came in and offered her food which she
ate without knowing what it was or
from whence it came.
Having eaten, she begged the Prophet
to assist her to the door that she might
once again see the bright light of day
and once more breathe the pure air OF
the hills. Without answer he went out
and she heard him remove the fasten-
ings of the ironclad door. Then he
returned and gathered her in his arms
as tenderly as a young mother gathers
her first born from its cradle, and bore
her to the outside where he placed her
upon a stool, with her back resting
against one of the great stones of the
wall.
Leaving her there he silently went
again into his hut.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-09-16
TO BIZ CONTINUED.

One Minute Cough Cure surprises peo-
pie by its quick cures and children may
take it in large quantities without the
least danger. 1t has won for itself the
est reputation of any preparation used
to-day for colds, Group, tickling in the
throat or obstinate coughs.
c. E. Bacon, Londonderry, F. E. Smith
Jamaica, Jonas Hill, Bondville. G. G.
Smith, So. Londonderry and F. B. Pier,
Rawsonville.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-09-16

"Beg your pardon, Captain, I didn't
notice any one!' and the gun was
shifted with the muzzle toward the
parlor window, bringing the sports
mans mother into range.
What are you going to shoot, TomY
Captain Zenith inquired, rebels, de-
serters or provost marshal"
Rabbits. n you bet I'll kill drove
of EN-! | know where they're thicker
n hens teeth"
"If you kill for market you may
bring me two brace"
How much II you give@
market price,"
'All right, | don't know how much
that is, but I'll find out T you don't
know. N say, Captain Zenith, I've
just traded Brownie for this gun n Ma
says t Pap won't lemme keep it, Won't
you tell Pap t he oughtta femme keep
it,"
Eyes. Tom, I'll talk it over with him
and help you II | can"
Thank you Captain. You're brick
II yer girls is sassy. tell you them
girls of yours Is terrors n | don't see
how you get along Twin in the same
house with EN-. It's bad enough Twin
next door. Carrie isn't so bad, but l
wish bushel that Mollie was boy
for about a nour! I'd enjoy the occa-
sion by givin' her mighty good lick
In to last her for life an make her re-
spect boys as long as she lives. Now
Stell was different She'd give Teller
fits fer tricks, but she'd treat him nice,
too; n she'd help Teller over fence
I she did scold him fer clim'in'. I al
ways liked her n I always liked you,
too, Captain, n I'm awful sorry Stell's
lost"
Thank you, Tom," the Captain an
swered with tears in his eyes, and in
tones that told of an aching heart.
Tom proudly shouldered his artillery
and took up his march of happiness to
the scene of anticipated conquest and
glorious slaughter.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-09-16
Az.
ONE DAY is AS A THOUSAND


The Prophet returned with his pitch
er full to dripping, of sparkling spring
water, carrying it with as much care as
II each drop was pearl of great price,
to lose which would be an offense
against that Son for whose coming he
waited in confidence.
Entering the chamber of the Sacred
Virgin, he found Miss Stella lying up
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-09-16

Truth wears well, People have learned
thai DeWitt's Little Early Risers are re-
liable little pills for regulating the bow
els, curing constipation and sickhead-
ache, They don't grippe.
c. L. Bacon, Londonderry, F. E Smith
Jamaica, Jonas Hill, Bondville, G. G.
Snlth, So londonderry and F. B. lie
Rawsunville.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-09-16
A Suffering
Soldier.

This oeteyan fright far lis country; suffered
told AarasAips, and returned s01M health shattered.
Many Maae soldier has tie same history. To-day
this reioaces ne0o5tonzd strength and tells his
experience TO benefit others
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-09-16

Dr.. David NcnnedyS
EayGpFigg Renee g
CURES ALL KIDNEY, STOMACH -
land LISER TROUBLES.