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The herald., 1898-09-07
sUTRo WILL CONTEST
All Six Children Object to Probatine
the Will

SAN FRANCISCO. Sept. 6-The ex-
pected contest of the will of Adolph Su-
tro was filed today. Edgar E. Sutro, one OF
the six children, represents the family in
the endeavor to have the will set aside. The
most important allegation in the petition is
to the effect that the deceased millionaire
was Of unsound mind at the time of the ex-
ecution Of his will. May %. 1882, and so re-
mained until the day Of his death. The
contestant charges that Sutro died intes-
tate shat the will was neither written,
dated nor signed by the hand of Sutro; tha t
the document was not witnessed by the
parties whose names are subscribed there
to: that the will. after its alleged execution
by sutro, was revoked.
On these grounds the petitioner asks that
the probate Of the will be denied. The case
has been set for October 9Th in Judge Cof-
fey's court.
The herald., 1898-09-07
An Ohio Storm

CLEVELAND, Sept. Gone Of the heav.
lest rain storms ever experienced in Cleve-
land, resembling in some respects a cloud
burst. swept over the city today. Several
houses were struck by lightning. Cellars
were flooded and the streets looked more
like raging rivers than anything else. The
wind blew at the rate of AZ miles an hour.
tearing up trees and otherwise doing con-
siderable damage.
The herald., 1898-09-07
COAST FLEET TO Be STRENGTHENED
TO COMPENSATE FOR THE WITHDRAWAL OF
THE MONITORS
The Atlantic Fleet Contains Several Powerful Battleshps and
It's Thought That the Famous Old Oregon
Can Be Spared to Return to Her
Home Waters
Associated Press Special Wire.

ASSOCIATED ITebS Special WIIos
WASHINGTON. Sept. 6.-Acting secre-
tary Allen said today that the navy depart
ment had not yet determined finally upon
sending reinforcements to the Pacific sta
tlon. As this station, formerly we'll sup
oiled with ships, had, since the withdra wal
Of the Oregon and the dispatch Of other
vessels Of less formidable character, been
left with an almost insignificant force, 1t
is now to be expected that the navy de-
partment will take steps to restore the
station to Its original importance at once
now that hostilities are believed to be end
cd. Because Of the vast importance Of the
,seW0ercial interests on the Pacific slope
requiring naval protection. 1t has been the
policy Of the department to maintain sew
eral effective and powerful ironclads there.
particularly in view Of the fact that the
coast defenses have not been developed to
q point commemorate with the value Of
the interests to be protected. Thus, the
opening Of the war saw no less than three
such ships In San Francisco harbor-the
Oregon. the Monterey and Monadnock-
SUFFICIENT, with the aid Of the coast de-
fenses amply to protect San Francisco.
All Of these vessels have been sent else
where, the Oregon to the North Atlantic
station and the two big monitors to REIN
force Dewey. Therefore. It Is probable that
with the opportunity now opening. the
navy department will replace these vessels
on the Pacific coast. 1t is not deemed safe
nor prudent at this time to withdraw the
Monterey and the Monadnook from the
Asiatic station. The case Is different, how
ever, with the Oregon. Her withdrawal
and return to the Pacific coast would leave
several effective ironclads on the Atlantic
station. and In view Of the completion Of
the powerful battleships Kearsarge and
Kentucky. II is possible that even another
ironclad may be spared. from the Atlantic
feet to accompany the Oregon. 1t IL
The herald., 1898-09-07

scarcely expected that Capt Barker, the
retain that command in the event that
the ship is sent back to the Pacific. He
has served the full period Of time which the
unwritten law requires Of an officer Of his
grade, and 1t is probable that he will prefer
shore duty while awaiting his promotion to
the next grade.
Disposition Of Troops
SAN FRANCISCO. Sept. 6-The COM
panies Of the Sixth California, which are
scattered about, one at Alcatr island, two
under command Of Liuet. Col. Johnson at
Benicia barracks, and one at Camp Mer-
riam. Santa Crux. guarding the powder
works. have been recalled and will be con-
centrated preparatory to their mastering
out at Fort Point with the other four COM
panies Of the Sixth on Thursday. Company
F. now at Santa Crus. has been ordered to
proceed by hail with the slightest possible
delay to the Presidio, and the Benicia
companies have a similar order.
Capt. sedgwick Pratt, Third artillery
mastering ohicer. now reports that It will
take fully two weeks to make out the pre-
liminary papers and enable the two regi-
ments to get their thirty days furlough
before the actual mastering out. Cap.
Pratt began on the papers Of his arduous
mastering out labor today. As the pro-
gram now stands, he will muster out the
seventh California in Los Angeles, and
Capt. H. c. Danes will muster out the
Sixth California here.
The Eighth California is designated for
extensive garrison duty. The present plan
is to send one company to Alcatraz island
Two to Benicia and four to Fort Point, to
relieve the companies OF the Sixth which
nave been distributed in the same man
ner. The other five companies will he
sent to Vancouver barracks, Wash. or.
ders to this effect were expected -todav.
The herald., 1898-09-07
Black Will Run

ALBANY. N. r. Sept. s-covernor
Black. Superintendent Of Insurance pawn
Public Works Commissioner Aldridre ana
Charles Francis, editor Of the Troy Times,
held conference and at It's conclusion Il
was definitely announced that Governor
Black would be q candidate for renomina-
ton until the last ballot had been counted
IN the convention.
The herald., 1898-09-07
AT CHIcKAMAUoA
Troops LeAving for Home States for
u Muster Out

cHICKAMAUGA NATIONAL MILL
FAIRY Park, Sept. G-The Eighth New
York Infantry leaves tonight for New York,
wheresit will be mustered out. The head
quarters Of the Third Division. Third Corps,
and the division ambulance corps left today
sor. sAnniston.
The physical examination OF Colonel
sfi9sbys Rough Riders. preparatory "a
etans mustered out, y prosressing rapidly.
The herald., 1898-09-07
Bathing Pavilion Burned

REVERE. Mass. Sept. s-The big bath
ing pavilion at Revere Beach, built by the
Metropolitan Park Commission, has been
burned. Loss 70 the State about $4,000,
The herald., 1898-09-07
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The herald., 1898-09-07
DEATH OF STACY
Only Emphasizes the Uselessness Of
College Athletics

WARRINGTON, Sept. s.-The following
was posted at the War Department today:
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-11
SENIORS FAREWELL.
Reception Held in Assembly Ban Last
s Evening by Graduating Glass.

Assembly hall, in the High school
building, was radiant with the national
colors, last evening, on the occasion of the
farewell reception to the class of 1888.
1t was brilliant gathering, and one of
the most enjoyable that Assembly hall
ever contained. The class motto,
"Versenur in pri,nis," was attractively
displayed amid the stage decoration.
Red, white and blue were the prevailing
colors in all the decorations and even in
the printing and the ribbon attached to
the neat little dance orders
Prof. Ryser furnished the music. Mr..
George E. Fogg officiated as floor director,
and the reception committee was com.
posed of Miss Larrabee. Miss Hay, Miss
Stevens Miss Robinson. Mr.. Cobb and
MIR. Welsh. The chaperones were Mr.. and
Mrs. Leroy l.. Hight. On the orders
mention was made of four of the members
of the class who are serving their country
Coxswain W. A. Anderson, Gunner &
Mate j. II. Sinkinson and Yoeman F. @.
Twitchell, on the monitor Montauk. and
Mao Smith at the front with the Maine
volunteers.
There were sixteen numbers on the pro.
gramme and the last dance was concluded
shortly after midnight.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-11
HAWAII NEXT.
House viii Vote on Annexation Next We'd
nesday.

Washington, June 1c.-The feature Of
to-day session of the House was the secur-
ing of an agreement to consider and vote
upon the Newlands resolution to annex
Hawaii. Beginning tomorrow the de-
bate will proceed until 5 o'clock next
Wednesday afternoon when a vote will be
taken. The annexationists came today
| determined to force consideration and
for three hours the opposition flibustered.
Con siderations of the resolutions today
have been prevented, as, under the
rnles a recess until the evening pension
session necessarily would have been taken
at 5 O'Clock, but it was plain that the
annexationists would win their victory
tomorrow.
Realizing this and knowing that the
resolutions would pass and go to the
committee involving prominent issue,
the opposition treated for liberal debate
and their demands were readily granted.
The bill to enable volunteer soldiers to
vote at Congressional elections was passed
and a number of minor measures. chiefly
of a private nature, were considered.
Eight Democrats voted with the annex
ationists in the movement today to force
consideration Of the resolutions, they
being Messrs. Berry of Kentucky, Devriss
of California, Livingstone of Georgia.
Bruker of Michigan, Cummings, Sulzer
and Vehnslage of New York and Cochran
of Missouri.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-11
WESTBROOK.

The West End W. q. I. U. held an in
teresting meeting with Mrs. f. A. Bettes,
Thursday afternoon. The time was de-
voted principally to the reception of the
reports of the committees in attendance
upon the recent county convention. The
meeting lad journed to meet with Mrs. j.
B. Spear, Church street, June %.
Wednesday evening, June ID, the Chris.
tian Endeavorers connected with the
Westbrook Congregational church are to
hold unique entertainment. There il
also to be gallery of pictures provided
or inspection and sale. Refreshments
including ice cream and strawberries are
to be offered for sale during the evening.
Rev. G. G. Phelan left yesterday on a
trip to Chicago and the West.
Rev. W. &. Berry of Portland will
preach at the Westbrook M. E. church,
Sunday, June 10, at 1890 a. m. Chill
dren's day concert in the evening at Z
O'Clock.
The local ball team, the Saccarappas
will line up in an interesting game this
afternoon at 2. 80 o'clock at Warren park
with the Bolster. Snow g. Co. team Of
Portland
Tomorrow will he observed as Chill
dren's day at Warren church. In the
morning there will be baptism of chill
dren, presentation of Bibles to baptized
children of the church who have reached
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-11
CABLE NOT GUT.
Duke De Rio Authority for State
ment

Madrid, June 10, p. m.-The minister
OF foreign affairs Duke De Rio says there
is no truth in the statement that the
cable communication with Santiago de
Cuba has been cut. He says that he re-
ceived dispatches from there this morn
ing. The Duke also denied that Lieut..
h. De Carranza, formerly naval attache
of the Spanish legation at Washington,
and Senior Du Bose, recently Spanish
d'affairs at Washington, had been arrested
in Canada. He also said he was not
aware that they were to be expelled from
Canada. ~"
Answering further questions he said he
mad received no further news from the
philippines nor had he any information
regarding the rumor in the United States
ghat the Spanish torpedo boat destroyer
terror had been sunk by an American
warship.
:, A semi official note issued today says
spanish letters continued to be seized in
the United States, even though addressed
to foreigners. The note adds:
If this measure, unprecedented in war
between civilized people is persisted in,
spain Will make reprisaIs upon property
oI every American in Spain"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-11
DEMAND ON PARAGUAY.
ermario Must Be Made to Get Into Game
or Disarm.

Buenos Ayres, Argentina, June TO-
The American consul has requested thu
government of Paraguay to maintain
neutrality during the war between Spain
and the United States by fixing time
for the Spanish torpedo gunboat Termaris
to leave Paraguan waters or by insisting
upon the disarmament of the Spanish
warship.
The day after tomorrow meeting Of
the electors will be held at which Gen.
Roca will be appointed President and
DR.. Quirno Costa will be appointed vice
president. The minority favor General
Mitre for president in succession to Senior
Uriburu. The relations between Chilli and
Argentina are unchanged and many fear
war will break out next spring. The
government of the Argentine republic is
preparing for all emergencies although
hoping peace will be maintained.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-11

Eight Democrats Voted for the Adoption
of the Repo1t-Senator Butler As Chair
man of Populist Party Officially Dis
owns MIR. Kyle as Member of Party.
Washington, June l0.-Shortly after
4 o'clock this afternoon the conference
report on the war revenue bill was agreed
to by the Senate after discussion lasting
four hours. The debate upon the measure
was without special incident and devoid
of acrimonious features. 1t was a fore
agreed to and the only question of inter-
est involved was how soon a vote could
be reached.
The debate indicated generally that the
bill as agreed upon by the conferees was
reasonably satisfactory to everybody ex-
cept as to the bond provision. The votes
cast against the adoption of the report re-
Elected the opinion of those members who
are opposed to any increase in the inter-
est bearing debt of the country. The re-.
port WAS agreed by vote of 43 to 49,
Every Republican voted for the measure
and their votes were supplemented by
eight Democrats, one Silver Republican
and one 1ndedendent.
The Democrats who voted for the adopt
ion of the report were Messrs Gallery,
German, Lindsay, Mitchell, Morgan,
Murphy and Turpie. The Silver Repuh-
Iican WAS Mir. Mantle and the Indepen-
dent was Mr.. Kyle. The vote against the
report was cast by 16 Democrats, Silver
Republicans aud Populists.
As soon as the engrossed bill can be
signed by the presiding officers of the
two branches of Congress it will be sent
| to the President.
Just at the close of the sessions this
evening bitter personal discussion was
precipitated by Mr.. Butler Populist OF
North Carolina, who attacked MIR. Kyle
for having voted for the Issuance of bonds,
Mr.. Butler, as chairman of the Populist
national committee, officially declared
that MIR. Kyle did not represent the Popu-
list party. Mr.. Kyle replied warmly say
ing that he was responsible for his present
action, not to Mr.. Butler but to his con-
titutents and to his conscience. Subse'
quently he denounced as ON intentional
and malicious falsehood" some state
ments made about him by Mr.. Petit
grew.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-11
ARBITRATION BOUND TO COME.
Sir George Curzon Says Americans will
Accept Treaty Some Day.

London, June 1O.-Sir Charles Dixie,
of Dean division of Worcestershire, in
the House of Commons today. moved a
reduction in the foreign office vote and
attacked the Marquis of Salisburys
foreign policy Of concession. Referring to
the Unitde States he said:
"Our better relations with the United
Stntes are mainly due to the good indu-
ence of Her Majesty's ambassador at
Washington. (Sir Julian Pauncefote), for
the government policy has been rash and
feeble. Every one will welcome an ALI
ance Of hearts with America but no alli-
ance could be war alliance.
Continuing, Sir Charles said he did not
believe in the possibility, mooted by the
secretary of state for the colonies, OF an
alliance With Germany. Inc parilar
mentarys Secretary for the foreign office.
MIR. George n. Curzon, gave credit to the
good influence of the British Ambassador
at Washington but he asserted tha6 credit
was due not merely to the Ambassador or
the exi9encies of the moment put to
passionate attitude during the discussion
Of difficult matters with America two
years ago.
Mr.. Curzon added: can arbitration
treaty will some day be accepted.
This statement was greeted with cheer
ing. Ar,
the subjects to be referred to the aribtra-
ton commission all relate to the questions
between Canada and the United States,
but he added that some OF them are of i'm
perial interest. 4.
been reached regarding the appointment
of the commissioners and he said he did
not know whether the agreement must be
submitted to the Senate of the United
Gtotos
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-11
TORPEDO WAS GOOD.
While Being Tested 1t Exploded and
Killed Two Men.

jacksonville, Fla, June 10.-A torpedo
exploded while being tested at ST. Johns
Bluff today instantly killing j. j.
O'Rourke and Edward Houston of this
city, seriously injuring Lieut.. Hart of The
United States engineer corps, painfully
wounding a stenographer named Barn.
ham and a negro laborer.
For several weeks Lieut. Hart has been
engaged in laying mines in the river at
St. Johns Bluff. He has been assisted n
this work by O'RourBe, who for num-
Der OF years has been line foreman of the
W. q. Telegraph Co. Today O'Rourke
and Houston were near the cable house
on the bluff testing torpedo.
Lieut.. Hart was about Is feet away and
the stenographer snd negro were few
yards distant. O'Rourke had the testing
wire in his hands and Houston was
bending over the deadly explosive. In
some unaccountable way O'Rourke con-
nected the battery wire with the firing
plug instead of the testing plug and ter
rifle explosion took place Houston was
blown to atoms O'Rourke was Instantly
killed but was not very badly mutilated.
Lieut.. Hart was struck in the small of
the back and in the head by pieces of
shell. Barnham and the negro were also
struck by pieces of the torpedo.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-11

The Westbrook Seminary base ball
team leaves for Waterville this morning
where they are to play game of ball
with the Coburn Classical team.
The Portland Railroad company COM
menced putting in the curve at the cor
ner of Stevens Plains avenue and Main
street, North Deering, Monday, and
completed the work, including thespav-
ing on Thursday night. Worster & Will
son tbs contractors, are blasting for the
road at OceanvilIe, where curve and
turnout are being put in.
Rockameecook tribe of Red Men will
observe Ladies' night this evening at
their hall. Supper will be served at z
o'clock and an entertainment and social
time will follow.
The Red Men are anxious as far as;pos-
sible to entertain all the ladies who have
assisted the tribe at its first and second
fairs and at the circles. Tickets have
been issued to those entitled but if there
are those who have assisted at the fairs
and have not received an invitation such
person or persons are invited to attend
without further notice.
The Deering Center and Morrills Corner
ball teams are to play a. game of
ball this afternoon at $50 on the Pleas.
ant street grounds, Deering Center.
Mrs. Edward E. Kelley, A Mechanic
street, Woodfords, who has been on an
enjoyable two weeks trip to Massachu-
setts visiting relatives and friends, has
returned to her home in this city.
Mr.. Charles B. Hannaford formerly of
] Gorham has moved his family to Me-
chanic street, Woodfords. Mr.. Hannaford
has bought out the harness repair bust
ness of Augustus Black: Spring street,
Woodfords, and is to assume charge of
the business next week.
A horse belonging to Mr.. Wyman
residing near. Falmouth, became fright
ened yesterday afternoon shortly after 4
o'clock atithe sight Of passing electric
car at Woodfords and the noise of a
rumbling dump cart. The horse was at
tached tn aswagon in which MIR. Wyman
had been to market with load of pro.
duce. The horse made a bolt for liberty
and succeeded in freeing tho cart from the
forward wheels. The wagon was upset
and.a quantity ofieggs and other produce
left unsold were strewed about the
grounds. Aside from the loss of few
eggs there was no damage.
Children's day will be observed at the
Woodfords Congregational church both
afternoon and evening June IL. There
will be patriotic services in the forenoon
at 1890 including flag professional,
! stirring songs and short address by the
pastor. The baptism of children and
presentation of Bibles to those entitled
to them will also be feature of the
morning. In the evening there win be
a concert consisting of music and reoita-
tions by children and address by Superin-
| tendent johnson.
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MISCELLANEOUS,

had no realization Of what she was doing.
We feared she woald have to be taken
to an asylum for treatment.
he best physicians and many proprie-
taTY medicines failed to do her any good.
We had read of wonderful cores by
Or: Williams Pink Pills for Pale People,
ana at length decided to give them trial.
we purchased some at the drug store of
White & Burdick, in Ithaca.
Soon alter she began taking the pills
Hattie began to improve. First her head
aches disappeared, then the attacks of diz-
ziness ceased and the cough likewise dis
appeared. One after another the a1arnoino
symptoms left her.
"She gained steadily in weight and
strength. The change for the Better IN
body and mind IS almost incredible. In
all she has taken nine boxes Of Dr.. VIII
iams' Pink Pills for Pale People, and now
she is IN perfect health"
MIR. Burnett swore to the accuracy Of
his account formally, before C. R. VOL
colt, notary public.
When the Blood is weakened and lacks
the elements needed to bui1d up new It's
sizes, body and mind both suffer, as in the
case Of Miss King. Ali Of the many dis
eases due to arrangements of the blood
and nervous system are cured by DR.. VIII
1iams' Pink Pills for Pale People. They
supply IN vegetable form the elements that
are lacking, and restore perfect health. ~
All druggists sell DR.. Williams Pink
Pills for Pale People. One box for so
cents, or six boxes for $3.50.