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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-25
MISTAKEN IDENTITY.
Funeral Services Held Over the Wrong
LIan.

Clinton, Mass, July pa remarkable
case of mistaken identity is at present oc.
cupying the minds of the residents of this
town, more especially those who have q
direct interest in the affair.
Last Thursday man was klilsd by the
cars in Rumford, Me-, and parties posi-
lively identified. the body Of the unfortu-
nate man as that of Edward Hoffman Of
this town, although he was known in
Lewiston by another name. The authori-
ties notified Charles r. Hoffman Of Gin
ton. that his son had been killed, and as
the young man had been away from
home for years, his whereabouts being
unknown, Mr.. Hoffman ordered the
body to be met at the station by relatives
and friends and conveyed to the cemetery,
where q short funeral service took place.
Just before the remains were to be
deposited in the grave, MIR. Hoffman in
sisted that the casket be opened to enable
him to take final look at the deceased,
When his request had been granted, he
was happily surprised when he discoy-
cred that the body was not that oflhis sen
and did not in any way resemble him.
The casket was Immediately placed in q
tomb and tomorrow will be returned to
the authorities in Lewiston, where it is
hoped a successful Identification will be
made
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-25
THE END DAYS OUTING.

The yacht AIildred>of the Scu'pin club.
with a party on board, made up of two
women, three men and one baby, drifted
into the Portland pier dock yesterday af-
ternoon about 6 o'clock, and lively
scrap occurred between one of the men
and the would-be sailing master on
board, which resulted in the latter's get
ting a badly bruised face and a pretty
sound thrashing. After which the hero
of the fight got ashore, taking the baby
with him and WAS Joined by one other
man. An attempt was then made by the
remainder of the parry to sail the yacht
out of the dock, but they made so bad q
job OF it that it was finally necessary to
throw q line to them from ashore and
pull the boat to the wharf. The condi-
ton Of tie party was thought to be SO
helpless from an jnJudicious use OF
hard drinks that patrol wagon was
called and those who were then on board,
two women and one man, were carried
to the station for Il much needed rest.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-25
A FATAL FALL.


H. Schroeder, a seaman on board the
Norwegian steamer Coringo, which was
moored at the wharf of the Maine Cen
trail railroad, fell yesterday afternoon
about 3.45 o'clock, distance of over SC
feet, down the hold Of the vessel and was
instantly killed. For some time before
the accident Schroeder had been swing
ing by the guy rope over the hold and had
been cautioned by his sailor friends who
were on the deck to be careful as be was
engaged in dangerous business. 81
guess not" he replied and kept up his
swinging only to make fatal slip as a
result of which. striking at the bottom OF
the hold, his neck was broken. He was
about 20 years old and shipped under the
name of II. a nderson. His home was in
Christiana, Norway. Immediately after
the fall, Capt Kjoiebae of the Coringo.
summoned an ambulance and the BODY
was taken to Richs undortak ing rooms
on Exchange street, at which place the
funeral will occur today.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-25
PERSONAL
:

Rev. and Mrs. r. T. Hack of the Sec
ond Parish church are spending their va
cation in New York.
Mr.. Harry Frank of the Harvard law
s,hool is at home for the summer.
Miss Landon, sister Of Lieut.. Landon,
U. S. a., is a guest at the Thompson
boarding house, Cape Elizabeth. Miss
Llndon is accompanied by her aunt.
Miss Marion Hudson of Washington,
will spend a fortnight at the Ottawa
house. Cushing's island.
Mr.. Ralph Titcomb, formerly engineer
of the steamer Madeleine, has accepted a
position as engineer at the power station of
the Portland and Yarmouth electric road.
Mr.. oliver Sargent, formerly fireman
on the Madeleine, will go to the power
station as assistant engineer.
Friends of Mrs. Harvey Murray in this
city will regret to hear of the death OF
her brother, Mr.. Frederick WEIGH, which
occurred last week at Vineland, N. J.
Mrs. Hamilton of Saco, was in Port
meeting of the Woman's Alliance which
was held in Augusta.
Mrs. James White and family of New
York, formerly Miss: jackson, is visiting
Portland. q
In the absence of the pastor, Rev. r. T.
Hack, the Rev. Joseph Woodward, presi'
dent of Tougaloo university, Tennessee,
preached at the Second Parish church
yesterday morning and evening.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-25
AT STATE STREET CHURCH.
Rev. DIR. Moxom Oficiated at Morning and
Evening Services.

At State street church yesterday, the
pulpit at morning and evening services
was filed by Rev. DR.. Phillip Stafford
Moxom, pastor of the South church in
Springfield.
In the morning, DR.. Moxom spoke on
the subject of withheld Revelations
and his text was from John, 1919. 81
have yet many things to say unto you,
but ye cannot bear them now.''
After an introduction on the occasion OF
these words the preacher said they are
suggestive of the process and the neces
sary limit of revelation.
Revelation isssa disclosure of truth CON
corning the nature and purposes of God
the relations of God to man and the
source and principles of the spiritual life.
1t is not q communication OF knowl
edge which belongs to the domain o.
science or of history. We must not con.
found revelation with the record o.
events or experiences through.which il
may have come. For example, the
coslnogony of Genesis is not revelation
though there is revelation in Genesis
Nor is the story of the Hebrew people
revelation any more. than the story OF
| the Assyrians or the Egyptians yet the
Hebrew story contains reveIation.s
ssIhe significant thing in the Biblical
record of human thought and experience
is it's testimony to the presence and pur
pose of God in the world.
Nor is revelation merely or mainly
prediction. 1t has to do always with
principles and truths rather than events
Revelation comes through experience
and through personality. The Bible i.
| almost wholly the record or expression o.
experience. In the process of revelation
the function of pc rsonality is large
God has revealed himself in men anl
through men. The Biblical revelation
eliminates in the person of Jesus Christ
But revelation is subjective as we'll al
objective.
1t implies not only truth disclosed, but
also capacity to receive truth. Thus we
see that revelation has been practically
| limited at every point in the process by
the extent of mans capacity. Jesus was
| limited in his power to impart truth
by the measure of the disiples' ability to
receive his communication.
| We have as much revelation as we have
| capacity to receive, and no more. The
quest for truth is process of moral
growth and discipline. The quality Of
our inner life determines the depth and
range of our perceptions. Even God can
not tell us what we are spiritually in.
capable Of receiving.
| These are but few of the many
| thoughts contained in Dr. Moxom's very
able, analytical and scholarly sermon
which was listened 30 with appreciative
| interest.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-25
POSTAL COMMISSION EXPECTED
TODAY.

The postal commission of Congress that
is now engaged in the work of inyesti.
eating the matter of the second class
mails of the United States are expected
to pass through the city today en- route
to Augusta.
The party is. led by Congressman Loud,
who is chairman of the commission,
n Congressman Burleigh received a letter
dated July II, from Chairman Loud. in
which tie latter saie the postal commits
sion would visit Augusta some time he.
tween the 21st and 25th of this month
He said the other mem bers of the suh-
committee having in charge the inyesti.
gation are Senator Faulkner of West
Virginia, Senator Chandler of New
Hampshire, Congressman Moody of
Massachusetts,, and Congressman Elem.
ing of Georgia.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-25
sCaooNERs RUN AGROUND.

Boothbay, July 24.-Schooner George
a. Lane, Capt. Hayes Of Gloucester, ran
ashore on Cuckolds last night and was
pulled Off at high tide by the steamer
Bonita. The Lane is leaking badly, the
damage done being unknown. The Lane
will go on the railway for repairs.
The four.Inasted schooner j. Holmes
Birdsall, Capt Birdsall, which loaded ice
ss tie Knickerbocker ice works, got
aground while towing out.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-25
AN INTERESTING ENGINE.

One Of the engines coming from New
ton which will be in Portland and form
part of the parade at the coming fire
men muster, has an interesting history
in that it was formerly stationed at Wat
erville, Me. Hon. Josiah II. Drummond
was its captain for several years and Col.
T. E. Boothby it's clerk.
The League officers, Captain Samuel
Abbott, chairman, will be in Portland
today to examine the route of the process
sion and the playing grounds and look
after other details connected with the
muster.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-25
OBITUARY..
WESLEY ?. DUTTON.

There died in Medford, Mass, July
21st, Wesley P. Dutton, a member of
Ancient Landmark lodge of Masons. and
Portland Commandery, Knights Templar,
Of this city. Ee was formerly in the stone
cutting business and was relative of
George w. Leighton of Stevens Plains,
in Deering. His age was about 70 years.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-25

Has been used over Fifty Years BY millions of
mothers for their children while Teething
with perfect success. 1t soothes the child,
softens the gums, allays Pain, cures Wind
Collie, regulates the bowels. and is the best
remedy for Diarrhoea whether arising from
teething or other causes. For sale by Drug
gists in every part of the world. Be sure and
ask for Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup. % cts
bottle
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-25
10 Ell sE THE sCnM

The Valentine Dredging company are
making efforts TO raise the old scow
which was sunk of the Portland com
pany's wharf last winter. Yesterday Nat
Gordon with an attendant was working
under water at the scdw and another at
tempt will be made today, by doubling
the purchase to got her to the surface once
more.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-25
CONDUCTOR CONWAY DEAD.

Mr.. Daniel Conway, one of the Oldest
and most popular conductors on the wes-
tern division of the Boston and Maine
railroad, died of Bright's disease, Sun
day, at his home in Somerville, Mass.
he leaves widow and one son.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-25
A STRANGE STORY OF ACCIDENT

A STRANGE STORY OF ACCIDENTS
Bangor man who is often employed
by insurance companies to Investigate
cases of suspicious fires, told a strange
story the other day, the News of that city
says, showing deceitfulness of appearances
and the danger and injustice of jumping
at conclusions. The Investigator was not
long ago sent to investigate a case where
no fewer than three suspected incendiary
fires had occurred upon the premi ses of
the man in one day. The man had a
house and barn. both we'll insured. The
first fire occurred in the attic of the
house, and it was a very mysterious one
until the Investigator discovered that it
had undoubtedly been caused by the sun
shining through ths skylight and then
through some old window glass upon a
pile of old clothes.
That settled the first fire, but how
about the second, which caught in a
closet down stairs q few hours after the
first had been extinguishedP Well, it
was found that this closet, filled with old
clothes, was directly beneath the spot in
the attic where the first blaze had &C.
Cured Sparks had dropped down and
ignited coat in the pocket OF which were
some matches. The fire thus kindled
smothered along until some one happened
to open the closet door. Then the flames
famed by the draft, broke out fercely.
But the third fire! That was not in tho
house at all. but in the barn, some dis
lance away. Well, it was haying time
and that day there had been a shower
Some hay that had been slightly wet had
been thrown into the barn. Afterwaro
some dry hay was pu6 in on top of tbas
The sun came out hot, and the second
batch of hay was almost hot enough 70
burn when it was thrown in upon tbo
damp hay. Spontaneous combustion
most natural thing in the world. That
the way they decided it, and the owner of
the property, who was an honest mansand
dreaded suspicion more than property loeS
got his insurance. o@s
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-25
PARASoLS COUNTER.

FARdSOLS COUNIER.
One lot of fine white
and fancy silk Parasols,
have been S., 81 and
SIS, to be sold Today at
o@e-thsrd Oft.
UNDERWEAR COUNTER (Muskn).
One lot of fine mus
lin Nightrobes, with
tucked yoke and rufaed
cambria trimmed neck,
yoke and sleeves, at SIC,
been 75c. great bargain.
INFANTS OUTFITS COUNTER.
One lot of fancy per-
Gale Dresses, lace trim.
med, sizes ? to 4 years,
at 4Sc, marked from 75c.
Also a lot of fine main
sock short Dresses, trim
med with Swiss en-
croidery, at S1.18, mar
ked down from $3.50
and $I.62.
Also a lot of white P.
X. at FAC a yard, special
0alme.
In same section, a lot
of boys fancy Blouses,
four to ten years sizes,
at &c, great bargain.
sHIRTWAIsTs COUNTER.
A lot of plain lawn
Shirtwaists, detachable
collars, at SI.oo. marked
down from STOP.
SKIRTS COUNTER.
One lot of striped
bingham Skirts, at 800,
marked down from soc.
Also a broken lot of
colored lawn Skirts,
wide French flounce
and three rudaes, lace
trimmed. at 81, been :
SIPS and $50.
CORSETS COUNTER.
A small lot of H. & S.
straight front French
coutil, Corsets. white
and drab, at $3.50,
marked down from
Sa.25.
Also a lot of misses
Security Silk Hose Sup
porters. assorted colors,
at zoe, marked down
from 3oc.
UNDERWEAR COUNTER (Knitted).
One lot Of Swiss rib
bed White Vests, V and
round neck, fancy cro-
cheted trimming on
neck and sleeves, at &c
each today.
CHILDREN S UNDER WE44R COUE
TER.
A small lot of white
gossamer Vests, long
and short sleeves, sizes
20 TO 80, at II 1-2c,
gYeat bargain.
OWEN. MOORE & co.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-25

LNL ~ OuI llSL
1 J. of special Of
ferings for to.
days Bargain Sale. All
departments of the store
are included and each
item is worth careful
consideration.
One lot of close wo-
ven Hammocks, at soc,
sold every day at 98c.
One lot of Tennis
Rackets, at $500, have
been SI.5o, $2.oo, S2.25
and $500.
One lot of triple plate
Silver Butter Dishes, at
79c. worth SI,25.
One lot of Japanese
paper Napkins, at 15c,
a hundred, regular price
CSC.
LINENS COUNTER.
One lot of 22x42 pure
linen Huck Towels, hem
stitched ends, sscolored
borders, to go today at
1Sc, would be cheap at
25c.
RIBBONS COUNTER.
An assorted lot of
MORE Taffeta Ribbons,
wide widths, at 1oc a
yard, been 33c.
DRAPERIES ROOM.
An assorted lot of
ecru Egyptian Lace Cur
tain Nets, for ves!ibule
and French drapery cur
rains, to go at 1oc a yard,
marked from I5c.
SILKS COUNTER.
An assorted lot of
plain wide India Silk, at
48c a yard, marked from
CSC.
NEEDLEIVoRK COUNTER.
One lot of fancy COL
ored laundry Bags, at
19c, marked from 25c.
In same section, a lot
of Bed Puffs. silk covered
and lined with delicate
silkolene. at 1898, mar
ked from $500.
GOODS COUNTER.
An assorted lot of
leather Chatelaine Bags,
whats left Of our
summer stock) to go at
half Price today, have
been selling at 25c to
$500, some great bar
gains among them.
HANDKERCHIEFS COUNTER.
One lot of white
Swiss Null Handker-
chiefs, hemstitched,
decorated with Irish
embroidery, at four for
25c today.
FANCY GOODS COUNTER.
One lot of oval silver
Photograph Frames, card
size, at soc, marked
from 75c.
COUNTER.
One lot Of glass Salve
Jars, with decorated
ctar1irr silver tons at
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-25
CASTORIA

Bears the signature of CHAs. H. FLETCHER
IN use for more than thirty years, and
Tile Kind Yo~ Haze .AzzVaJS BoAghts>
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-25

About 100 hands were thrown out of
work by tho burning Saturday of the
l@rainard Machine shop at Hyde Park,
Mass. Loss $50, 600.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-25
THE PRESS.
NEW MISUNDERSTANDING TO-DAY.

j. r. Libby Co.
Gwen. Moore g. Co.
I. 4. Homsted.
ce-Produce Dealers.
AUCTION.
T. 0. Bailey & Co.
AMUSEMEFTS.
Grand Concert-Yarmouth Choral Society.
New Wants. To Let. For Sale Lost, Found
and similar advertisements will be foun under
their appropriate heads on page 6.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-25
OWEN, MOORE eco

| One lot of wood back
Hair Brushes, at 18c,
were CSC.
One lot of Juno"
Shoe Polish, at I8c,
marked from FAC.
HABERDASHERY COUNTER.
An assorted lot of
mems Silk Neckwear, all
shapes, dark and medi-
UNI colors, at three for
CSC.
LACES COUNTER.
One lot of Valda
plated Chiffons. black,
white and colors, 20
inches wide, at 45c a
yard, marked from
62c andK75c.
EMBROIDERLES COUNTER. X
One LOT of Marchoi.
ness Lace Edge Trim
mings. for underclothing,
at SC a yard, been 12c,
lac and 16c.
NECKWEAR COUNTER (Women's)
An assorted lot of
Roman silk Band Bows,
to wear with choker
collars, at NC, were sc.
GLOVES COUNTER. -''-''-'-
An assorted lot of two
clasp and four button
Glaze and Mocha Gloves,
white, pearl, etc, at
SI.2e, worth $I.75 and
$500.
Also a lot Of French
Precipitation Powder, as
great assistance in put
ting on gloves in warm
weather, our own prepa-
ration, at &c a box, other
days Ioc.
HOSIERY COUNTER.
One lot of Onyx"
ingram fancy ribbed
Isle Hosiery, women's,
black and colors, at 36c,
marked from soc.
At same counter a lot
of fine ribbed black cot
ton Stockings, children's,
high spliced heel, double
knees and soles, at NC,
marked down from CSC
sizes 6 to 9 IL.
5LININGs COUNTER.
One lot of fine twilled
Silesia, brown and tan
shades, at SC a yard,
regular price II lac.
UNDERWEAR COUNTER (Men's).
One lot of fine Bal
briggan Shirts and
Drawers, pearl buttons
and best finish, at sac,
marked down from soc.
HOSIERY COUNTER. tMen's.)
One lot of fine light
weight seamless Half
hose, black and russell
shades, at &C, special
0alme.
TRIMMINGS COUNTER.
One lot of fancy cot
ton Trimming Braids,
The news & observer., 1898-09-16
DEPARTMENTS STATEMENT.
No Deviation From the Demands Made
by the United States.

Washington, Sept 15.-Ihe State De-
partment tonight gave out the follow
ing statement with regard to the peace
commission:
While for obvious reasons it was de-
termined that the nature of the instru-
tions as to the negotiation about to be
entered upon should, for the present, be
kept secret and made known only after
definite results shall have been reached,
it is possible to state authOritatively
that the commission goes to Paris fully
prepared to follow a course of action
mapped out for it as the result of the
consultations of the last two days.
At the very outset it will be made
clear to the Spanish commissioners that,
as in the case of the preliminary protocol,
there can be no deviation from or modi-
ficatiOn of the demands made by the
United States.
The decision arrived at by the Presi-
dent after full consultation with the
members of the commission, subsequently
received the cordial and unanimous ap-
proyal of the Cabinet, at meeting held
this afternoon.
The news & observer., 1898-09-16
The Goddess of Democracy Welcomes Home All Honest White Men,

at first favored annexation have now
changed their opinion is that they fear
the competition of American rivals as
storekeepers, hotel managers and restau
ranteurs.
The same spirit prevails among the
planters, especially the smaller ones.
All this amounts practically to a sill
cnt admission of Cuba's inability tc
offer. if left to herself, the guarantees
Of stability that would induce foreign
capital to come here to develop the is
lands resources. The deduction seen
to he this:
with Cuba independent. no foreign
capital and no competition; with Cuba
under American rule, competition
against which the Cubans would not
have the energy or the power to sue
ceed.
These questions are uppermost in
every mind, causing Uneasiness and dis
contents preventing the resumption OF
the normal tone of the market and block
ing trade and traffic.
The news & observer., 1898-09-16
WORKING LIKE BEAVERS
GOMEZ CALLS FOR UNION TO OP-
POSE ANNEXATION.
He INTlMATES THAT We ARE BRlGAEUS
How Far the Influence of the independence Par
ty May Extend Cannot Yet be tstima-
ted. Former AnnexationiSts
Ioin the Movement.

Havana, Sept. 15.--5:45 p. m.-.Thc
predominant feature of the situation Is
the feverish and widespread agitation
Of the Cubans in favor of the absolute
independence of the island at all costs.
Manifestos are being circulated in
viting the cooperation of Spanish resi-,
dents and merchants to this end, and
pointing out that either annexation or
an American protectorate would mean
death to all trade with Spain in a couple
of years.
General Maximo Gomez, who only a
fortnight ago, gave expression to ex-
tremely moderate views, counselling har-
mony and patience, now expresses him
self as strongly in favor of absolute in
dependence or nothing" He says the
Spanish element cannot afford to delay
uniting with the Cubans as Il necessary
basis for the establishment of conditions
that viii forbid and prevent the United
States grabbing and taking easy adj
vantage of the treasure, both Spaniards
and Cubans have fought for at an eX-
pense of rivers Of blood on each side.
General Gomez says, ''if reports speak
belong to the same family of cowardly
ours who fled from Havana at the first
rumor of bombardment." These, he de-
clares, "are, however, Il minority; and,
to quote him further, almost the entire
Spanish population remains, protecting
their homes and defying the dangers of
war, and will now remain to unite their
efforts with those of the Cuban party.
l. IL ~
the development of the island and the re
turn of prosperity"
A leading evening paper yesterday
published Il local letter purporting to
voice the opinion of Catalonia in favor
of independence and promising aid and
cooperation.
How far the influence of the party
agitating for Cuban independence may
extend, it is at present difficult to esti-
mate, but the fact is, It's agents are
working like beavers. Some former
Sympathizers with the annexation move
ment are to be found to-day in the
ranks of the independence movement.
The moving impetus given to the agi-
tation for independence, is the result,
apparently, of the arrival of the Reso-
lutte, or, rather, of the arrival of Mr..
Porter and the examination he is max
ing into tariffs, municipal taxation, and
other matters of internal government
which the Cubans had expected to
handle and administer themselves. Mr.
Porter's operations are viewed with
suspicion by an important section Of
the Cubans, who keep on calling meet
ings and protesting against "usurpa-
ton of privileges purchased at such a
sacrifice" They insist upon absolute
freedom, unrestrained liberty or a fight
to- the death.
One reason why many Spaniards who