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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-10
Angio-A,nerIcan Co,nmi.sion.

Washington, Dec. 10.-The meeting OF
the Canadian joint commission at the
Arlington yesterday vas followed by
quite long session of the Canadian
commissioners at their own quarters
Ii is now stated tia; owing TO the un-
settled CONDITION Of the commissions
work IL is impossible to say positively
whether or not the commission VIII ad-
journ over the holidays. This may in
dicate either a favorable or Unfavor-
able state of affairs between the two
ssrs of commissioners. hut il is hardly
thought probable by those VIII" have
watched the progress of negotiations
that an amicable settlement can be
reached before Christmas.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-10

Acd TO section -. fifth subdivision:
Provided. that y hen person entitled
70 a legacy or beneficial interest in such
property Is an alien or has resided out
side Of the United States fO- a Teriod
of five years. the tx .r duty upon the
share Of such person shah be al the
rate Of s. for each ana every sIG0 OF the
clear vslCe thereof. without regard TO
any degree or consanSuiuity that may
exist"
That section 2.@.4 OF tho revised stat
utes be made 20 read Ss follows: None
of the packages Of smoking tobacco and
fire cut chewing tobacco ard Ci-arettes
prescribed by lay sEa.i lie permitted 10
have ac<ed il or cttac- eI to.,rconnect-
ed with them. any art.c'e or thing wEat-
sCever other than the E-anufaC Cturers'
wrappers and labels. TIE internal reve-
nue. stamp and the t.hacco o-cisarsttes
respectively. put up therein. on which
tax is required to b. paid under the in
ternal revenue laws: nor shall there be
affixed TO. or branded. stamped marked
written or printed upon. said packages
or their contents. any promise or offer
Of. or any oTcsr Or certificate for. any
gift, prize. premium. payment or re-
ward.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-10
Plan of the Industrial Commission.

Washington. Dec. I0.-The Industrial
commission has been engaged as body
during the greater Part of the week in
considering the plans Of procee ding with
the work before ii which have been pre-
pared by the various sub committees ap-
pointed on the questions in hand. These
plans cover the four important branches
of the wOrk-a griculture. r.ining. man
ufactures and transpCrtation-ard the
sub-Comn7ittefs have all completed
their work so far as Trey are able as
such TO co so. \ committee Of revision
was appointed. When this work is COM
pleted and the full commission shall
have finally entered the work of its
representatives the subdivisions will
take up their assignments in earnest.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-10
HORRIBLE MICHIGAN CRIME
William Hitchings Butchers Two Men. a
Woman and Himself.

Freesoil, Mich. Dec. 10.-Wil.iam
Hitchings, brother in-law of John
Hunt, a farmer. killed Hunt. Mrs.
Hunt and their hired man. Thomas
Hayward. and then cut his own throat
Hunt, Hitchings and Hayward were
in the woods cutting wood. Hitch
ings struck Hunt with an AK. killing
him instantly. Hayward started to
run but fell. and was also killed.
Hitchings then went 10 the house and
killed Mrs. Hunt. After killing Mrs.
Hunt. Hitchings went up stairs and
cut his throat from ear TO ear. He
must have died at once.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-10
PEACE TREATY is SIGNED.
Document Which Ends Spanish War Fin
ished Today.

Paris, Dec. 10.-The peace treaty
which ends the hostilities between the
republic of America and the Kingdom
of Spain was signed at $40 this even
ing
Paris, Dec. 10.-The joint peace
commission met at $3.50 p. m, and at
5:15 took a recess till 4 The COM
mission is awaiting the engrossing of
the treaty of peace.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-10

Congress Asked to Say Who Is to Pay the
Tax Oh TeIegraphic Dispatches and Ex-
press Orders and Packages-Tax on the
Sugar Trust and Standard Oil To he
Collected Monthly Anglo-American
RecIprocIty Comfnfs,ion
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-10

Washington, Dec. lO-Major General
Wheeler authorized the following state
ment yesterday as to reports that he
had decided TO resign from the house
of representatives Il was surprised To
see what purports to be an interview
about my rcsisninG from congress. l
have never gone further than to say
that ] would consider the question
when I had time and would take such
action as my friends would approve.
Thus far. howevr. l have reached TO
final conclusions"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-10
Women to Oppose a PoIygamist.

Washington. Dec. 10.-The Presbyter-
ian Home Mission society. comprising
100000 women. is opposed to allowing
Brigham II. Roberts. of Utah, who has
n plurality of wives. 10 take his seat in
congress. a meeting OF the home mis-
siOns executive board will be held in
New York Dec. 20 to organize opposi-
ton to Roberts
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-10
Beer Tax win Remain.

Washington. Dec. IO-It is asserted
that congress viii at present pay no
attention to the appeal Of the United
States Brewers association for a repeal
of the war tax of 81 a barrel on beer.
4 member Of the Republican steering
committee of the senate says: There
VIII be no attempt to modify the war
tax at this session. Next session, how
ever. certain features will be repealed" ."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-10
BuckIen's Arnica saIve.

The best salve in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum,
fever sores, letter, chaPPed hands,
chilblains, corns and all skin erup-
tions, and positively cures piles or no
pay required. 1t is guaranteed to
give perfect satisfaction or money re-
funded. Price % cents per box For
sale by HartZ & Ullemever.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-10

Every family should have it house
hold medicine chest-and the first
bottle in it should be DR.. Wood Nor
way Pine Syrup. Natures remedy
for coughs and colds For sale by
Marshall & Fisher, druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-10
To Care n Cold In One Day.

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money if it
fails to cure. 25c- The genuine has
L Il. O. on each tablet
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-22

The United States Mortgage & Trust
Co. of New York city offers at par 81 900,
200 of its 4 per cent mortgage trust gold
bonds, series G, due August l, 1918,
redeemable August i, 1903, Guaranty
Trust Co. of New York, trustee. These
bonds are the direct obligation of the
company and are secured by deposit with
the Guaranty Trust Co of New York as
trustee of 1924, $3.50 of first mortgages on
improved income producing real estate In
selected cities of the United States, the
properties covered being appraised to be
81, 40, 1876, and showing after deduction
Of fire Insurance and taxes ard all other
expenses q net income Of $l3l 1923, while
the interest on the Y nds amounts to only
$40, COO Subscriptions to the above bonds,
series g, will be received at the office OF
this company. Lists will be open on
Thursday. July rs, at 10 a. M, and close
at D. m. on the same day.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-22
FOR SATURDAY ONLY.

The H-O Company of Buffalo. has ar
ranged with few enterprising grocers of
this city, to give three pound package
of its Rominy to each purchaser of H-O
oatmeal. All this week every lady who
buys package of H-O oatmeal from her
grocer, will receive three pound package
of The H-O Com pany's Hominy.
There is neither trickery nor sham
about this. there is no hidden scheme
nor catch penny purpose. Simply to in
troduce its hominy, which The H-O Com.
pany claims to be better than any similar
products, this offer is made. 1t is a fair
and reliable plan, which deserves success
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-22
STAMPS ON RELEASE DEEDS.

In the course of an opinion on the new
internal revenue law, John P. Wilson,
attorney for the Chicago real estate board
release deeds:
A release deed reconveying property
conveyed by mortgage or trust deed to
secure the payment of money, given after
the payment of the debt secured thereby,
does not, in my opinion, require stamp
Such release deed only conveys the naked
legal title to the land, which has no
money value. The provision of the statute
requiring stamp upon conyeyances ap-
plies only when the consideration or
value exceeds 500. The term considera-
ton here used means the consideration
paid for the thing conveyed by the deed,
and the term value also relates to the
value of the thing conveyed by the deed.
In the case of an ordinary release deed
the trustee receives compensation for his
services, usually much less than 500, and
the thing conveyed, namely, the nake1
title, cannot be said to have any money
value.
1t is also apparent from the terms OF the
statute that the conveyances which are to
be stamped are those given to consum-
mate purchases, the language being
''deed, instrument or writing whereby
any lands, tenements or other reality sold
shall be granted, assigned, trans ferred or
otherwise conveyed to or vested In the
purchaser or purchasers, or any other per-
son or persons, by his, her or their direc-
tion.'' In the case of the giving of a re-
lease deed upon the payment of the debt
secured by mortgage or trust deed there is
neither sale nor a purchaser, and 1T
clearly docs not come within the letter or
spirit Of the statute
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-22
SHE KEPT THE DOG.

There was some little excitement yes
tcrday morning about 10 o'clock on the
corner of Middle and Temple streets over
a handsome spaniel dog which was fol-
lowing woman. A forcible attempt
was made by a man to get possession of
the dog On the ground that it belonged to
a friend at the Preble Louise. This con-
tention was vigorously resented by the
woman who picked up the dog and held
1t ''like grim DEATH despite the efforts
to wrest it from her. A lively struggle
for possession followed which was brought
to sudden close by the timely arrival of
a police officer who scattered the crowd
and advised the disputants to settle their
differences in legal method. The
woman, however, kept the dog.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-22
OWEN. MOORE & co.
Mr.. o,BR1EN's CANDIDACY.

Since coming to Bangor two days ago
Hon. Edward K. O'Brien of Thomaston
has found that many of the best citizens
endorse his candidacy for place ON the
board of Maine railroad commissioners.
Though Mr.. O'Brien's mission to this
city was largely in thu line of friendly
call upon his many acquaintance, he
has received many flattering words of
encouragement from men whose business
interests reach to the very foundation
or the city. Nearly all the hanks endorse
his candidacy and have sent or will send
letters recommending him for the place.
Besides these he has been warmly COM
mended by most of the leading mer-
chants. The place which Mr.. o. Brien $
friends seek for him is now held by
Big Ben" Chadbourne of York county,
Who is the Democratic member of the
board and royal all round gentleman.
IN making his canvass MIR. o. Brien has
nothing to say against Mr.. Chadbourne,
except that the York county gentleman
mas held the offna for two farms and
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-22
ISLAND NEWS.

The Katoma Canoe Club of Somerville.
Mass. is camping at Evergreen Landing,
Peaks Island. for the season. The club
is composed of seven members.
Miss Myrtle Mays sister, who has been
visiting at Peaks leland for some time
past, left yesterday for her home in
Chicago.
Messrs. Scott and Dunbar entertained
the members and friends of the Shell
club at their ''retreat'' Wednesday eve
ming. A pleasant time was enjoyed by
all.
The Emergency club will hold basket
picnic at Greenwood Garden today. Take
10. 80 boat from Custom House wharf.
MIR. and Mrs. Fred Mcintosh, who have
been stopping at the Harbor View house,
moved to Portland Wednesday. They
have taken a rent in the house III Oxford
street, where they will be pleased to see
their friends.
A very pleasant whist party was held
Wednesday night at the Coronado, Peaks
island. Guests of the Peaks island house
and those of the Annex participated. Ice
cream and cake were served, and the
party broke up at late hour after a
thoroughly enjoyable evenings enter
| tainment.
Manager G. W. I. Cooling, has just put
new baths into the Gem theatre building
at Peaks island, and hot and cold water
and all modern facilities for bathers are
to be had there.
John 5. Dyde and son Bruce of the
Union Mutual Life insurance company's
offices, are passing their vacation at their
summer cottage on Island avenue.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-22
SUPREME JUDICIAL COURT.

The following cases were disposed of at
yesterdays session of the law term of the
Supreme court.
ANDROsCOGGIN.
Joseph D. Morrill, in error against Mary
J: Buker A. W. Cakes for plaintiff,
MoGillicuddy and Morey for defendant.
exceptions by plaintiff. Argued orally.
Emily Noyes against F. Ii. KiInbaL.
Crockett, Newell and Skeleton, McGilli-
cuddy and Morey and Wing for defend
ants. Report. Argued orally.
Margaret Sullivan against Lewiston.
No BILE and Crockett for plaintiff. John
l.. Reade for defendant. Motion by d.
PENDANT. Argued orally
The A. A. Griffin Iron company against
the Lewiston g. Auburn Horse X. h. Co.
Henry W. Cakes for plaintiff: j. G.
Libby, clients aplt.; Newell & Shelton
for defendants. Exceptions by plaintiffs.
Argued orally.
Fred B. Goodrich against Arthur W.
Penley. McGillicuddy & Morey for plain
defendant. Excepted by defendants.
Argued orally.
Maria Wirth, executrix, again st Ed
mund j. Roche. Noble & Crockett for
plaintiff; j. A. Morrill, for defendant.
Motion and exceptions by defendant. Ar
gued orally.
YORK. Gga
Charles o. Emery against Inhabitants
of Sanford. Hamilton & Cleaves for
plaintiff; George W. Hanson for de-
fendant Exceptions by plaintiff. Argued
orally.
WASHINGTON.
Cornelius Sullivan against Joseph N.
Grsene and Lewis d. Greene. claimant.
Donworth s. Lynch for plaintiff; Clarence
Hale, Hanson & st. Clair for defendant.
Excepted by client. Argued orally.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-22

With the strengthening of the market,
no doubt many investors will be glad of
an opportunity to subscribe for the
United States Envelope Company's per
cent gold bonds, and per cent preferred
cumulative stock. Subscription list will
be opened Monday, July Goth, at the office
of Swan s. Barrett. aud will close on
Thursday, July 2sth. All Of the common
stock has been already subscribed for by
those directly interested in the manage.
ment. The company is comprised of the
leading envelope manufacturers control
ling about 80 per cent of the total output
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-22
HARBOR NOTES.
Items of Interest Picked Up Along the
Water Front,

The government will begin at once the
construction of the wharf at White Head,
in connection with the proposed system OF
Notifications for Cushing's Island.
The entire end of Central wharf is being
replanked and about 100 piles are being
put in.
Captain John Fisher is in command of
the steamer Fannie G.
E--Steamer fremont arrived yesterday
from st. John and sailed for Boston.
Schooner Amy Wixon, Capt. George
Cushing, sailed into port yesterday after
noon after four weeks fishing trip.
The captain reports that while sword fish
ing off Lahave banks, N. S., he struck a
heavy bank of fog which lasted fort
night and rs result his haul was light.
About zine sword fish, 500 pounds OF
halibut and 10000 pounds of cod were
all ne succeeded in getting. The crew got
short of water and food and it was
necessary to makePo r tland to lay in more
supplies. While off the Georges banks on
Monday last the Silver Nunan was spoken
bound for Boston with about 60 sword
fish.
Steamer State of Maine of the Iuter.
national line will be ready to go back on
the st. John-Boston route about August
l.
The schooner S. G. Haskell is loading
lumber at Deake's wharf for South
America.
The Cumberland Rowing Association
will go on their annual outing to the
islands July "a.
Several of the mines and torpedoes
which were removed yesterday were
anchored in shallow water in one of the
coYes not far from Portland Head.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-22

Funeral this afternoon at $50 O'Clock, from
No. 40 Adams street.
In Deering. July 81, George w. Johnson aged
ga years 8 months.
CFuner / Saturday afternoon ate O'Clock from
his late residence Z johnson street.
In Willard South Portland, July 81, George
W. Loveitt. aged 60 years.
Funeral services Saturday at o'clock at bis
late residence Beach street. Willard.
In Hollis Centre. July 90 Timothy s. Csrle,
aged IS years.
Funeral at Advent chapel at p. H. Friday.
In Bath, July 16. Florence z. Nickerson, aged
16 years.
III Hiram. July TO- Aaron McLucas, ageo
Sc years.
In oxford July IL, John Smith. aged 10 We ars.
AT Kings Mills, July lG Ambrose Carleton,
aged 81 years.
in Bridgton, July H. Daniel Buck.
aged 55 yelrs. =
In Jefferson, July IS, Andrew Rice aged
81 years.
In Westbrnok. July II, Mrs. Laura N Ge~S.
aged SO years. - -
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-22
BOND SALES.

Two large transactions in government
bonds have taken place in this city this
week. The Casco National bank has sold
to Harvey, Fisk & Co. of New York
per cent bonds Of the par value of 81, 100,
co., the price received being S125. This
is one of the largest single transactions in
this city. 1t is also understood that the
Union Mutual Life Insurance company
has just purchased $50, 900 worth of gov
eminent 3'S
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-22
GRAND PATRIOTIC ADDRESS,

Rev. G. c. Phelan, one of Names
finest pulpit orators. will deliver special
address Sunday, July oath, at McCul-
lum's Theatre, Cape Cottage Park, at
p. m. A number of fine selections will
be rendered by the Monument Fund Choir
us, comprising $50 voices, under the di-
rection of Mr.. Julius e. Ward. Also Sc
lections by male quartette, and solos by
Mr. f. L. Jackson of Westbrook Ac-
compartments by Chandler's Band, IN
der the direction of P. E. Robinson, who
will also arrange a number of patriotic
airs in keeping with the sentiments char
acteristic of the address.
There will be no charge for admissio n
to the Theatre.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-22

should make way for somebody else. AS
the appointee must be Democrat, and as
Mr.. o. Brien is a lifelong Democrat who
has labored hard for his party it is
clain ed that his services should find fit
ting reward. His business experience in
handling vast propertie, as well as his
wide and intimate knowledge of men and
affairs in Maine have made him an ex-
ceptionally available man for the po-
sition.-Bangor News.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-22
FOR OLD ORCHARD PIER.

There will be two excursions to the
great pier at Old Orchard Beach on Sun
day next The steamer Forest Queen will
leave Custom house wharf at $50 and
returning will leave the pier at IL and
$50
This will give everybody chance to go
and see the great pier and those who go
in the morning can spend several hours
at Old Orchard and return in the after
noon,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-22
CORPORATION MEETINGS.

The annual meeting of the Boston
Ferule COM pany and the Boston Zoe Calk
company were held Wednesday afternoon
at the office of the secretary, Hon. Josiah
H. Drummond, Jr. The following di.
rectors were elected: M. F. Dickinson,
M. f. z. Hill, Luther H. Norwood
George A. Norwood and Daniel W.
Norwood.
Mr.. Dickinson was elected president,
and Mr.. Luther II. Norwood, treasurer
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-22
MARRIAGES.

In this city. July 90, by Rev. j. X. Wilson. d.
D.. Alnah Isaac Knight of Deeriug and Annie
Eliza Dwyer OF st George.
Iii Hallowell, July II, Rev. James Richmond
of Lltehheld Corner and Miss Co nelia i. Varney.
In Bangor, July l6, George Ii. Derwent and
Miss Lillian j. Sleeper.
In Brewer. July is. Sherman A. Sutherland
and Jennie NJ. Hollis.
At Boothbay Harbor, July 5, Ruel NJ Barter
and Eliza j. Davis.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-22
TO HOLD THEIR PICNIC AT CAPE
COTTAGE.

The ladies of the 18th Maine Regiment
Association held meeting Wednesday
afternoon at the home Of Mrs. Geo. o.
d. Soule, ID Merrill street and decided
tolhold their annual basket picnic August
Sd at Cape Cottage, leaving Monument
Square on the 9.45 a. M electric car
The sum of SIS was voted to be sent for
the relief Oh the MaineV olunteers at Chic
amauga.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-22
THE HARBOR MINES.

the engineers department in the removal
of the mines in the harbor and at
o'clock the scow Ripple left Fort Georges
and was towed out to the ship channel
with all the necessary machinery, etc.
Major Hoxies yacht Cora steamed
away from her anchorage about 10 O. clock
and went out to superintend the removal
of the mines and torpedoes.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-22
SEA17@

In this city, July 81. Ole William hansen,
aged 81 years.
Funeral services Saturday at 2 O'Clock at the
Fl st Lutheran church. No. 80 Elm street. Burial
at Falmouth.
In this city, July 81, Francis Leo. infant son
OF Vincent aud Mary Il. McDprmnt, AGED
months, day.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-22
U. S. CIRCUIT COURT.

In the United States District Court yes
terday, before Judge Webb, Melville S.
Nickerson of Southport, VS.. William A.
Roberts of Biddeford, owner of steamer
City of Wateryille. Libel for wages due.
Decision for plaintiff for $50. SO.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-22
YARMOUTH ELECTRIC RoA

The Yarmouth electric road yesterday
transferred one OF its new and handsome
cars, which has been stored with the
Portland electric company, to its owa
track near tho junction in East Deering
on Verandah street. The car was then
advanced about one mile on the Yarmouth
road where 1t now stands ready for bust
ness which will soon be opened up all
along the line.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-22
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

The following transfers OF real estate
have Eeen recorded:
Thomas r. Lovejoy to Herbert A. Love.
JOY, both OF Portland. for 81, q lot of land
with the building thereon in Portland on
the northeasterly side of Brackett street.
Horace Il. Deering to Joseph Cook, both
Of Brunswick, tor 81, u lot of land IN
Brunswick.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-22

After bicycle ride, when you are
warm and feel fatigued, drink glass of
Williams Root Beer. 1t is cooling and
nerye-strengthening. Its cost is but 2
cts quart when made from Williams
Extract.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-22
BRAMHALL LODGE NO. 8 K. OF P.

Bramhall Lodge No 8. K. of p. had
an Installation of it's regular chosen
officers at Castle Hall last evening
Distr. ct Grand Chancellor Herman W.
Holmes was present and acted as install
ing officer. lmpromptu and happy
speechs were made by Robert l.. Whit
comb. Wesley G. Smith, Grand Secretary
and by the District Grand Chancellor
Following these social evening was
spent during which light refreshments
were served.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-22

Ten thousand demons gnawing away
at ones vitals couldn't be much worse
than the tortures of itching piles. Yet
there's cure. Doan's Ointment never
fails.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-22
DANCE TONIGHT.

Another of those popular dances will be
given at the new hall in the Gem theatre
building, Peaks Island, this evening.