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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-04-04
allied \ Election as Mayor Of
Cleveland.
DEFEAT DUE TO BOLT OF SENATOR
HANNA YEAR AGO.
Rest onTicket Republicans Elected by
Good PIuraIities--Indepen Can
didate Elected Mayor of Toledo
Vote for Chief Justice-Eiections In
Connecticut.

Cincinnati, April 3.-Elections were
held in Ohio today fer municipal and
township officers. While the local issues
usually control the spring elections, there
were other influences in places today. At
Cleveland there was decisive Demo-
cratic victory on the head OF the ticket
only, the rule being an echo OF last year
senatorial contest, when Mayor Mchis-
son was the candidate of the bolting he
puhlicans and the Democrats in the leg
islature against Senator Hanna.
At Columbus Republican mayor was
elected for the first time in IL years. AT
Cincinnati, the Republicans have piu-
rality of 1000. The present Democratic
mayor was elected two years ago by al
most as large plurality. At Toledo an
independent Republican was elected on
Pingres issues, assisted by factional COM
plications. At Dayton the Democrats
made municipal gains but the hepuoli-
cans gained in the townships The west
ern reserve maintains its usual Republi-
can ,najorities with some gains over those
of former April elections. In the smaller
cities as well as IN rural ulstrlcts the
Republicans claim some gains AS
rule the vote was light. AT Canton,
James Ro' ertson, Republican, was elsct.
ed mayor ty IS plurality, change from
the present Democratic administration,
M'kISSON LOST.
Cleveland, Ohio, April 3-John IL.
Farley, Democrat. was elected mayor
over Robert Il. McKisson, Republican,
the incumbent today by plural Of
about $500.
The first returns indicated a mach
greater victory for Farley, but his pluIali-
ty was cut down by later returns The
remainder of tue Republican ticket will
have substantial pluralities. The hepub-
licars will control the city council.
Mckisson's defeat was due to the defec-
tion of Republicans VINO voted against
him because of his bolt of Senator Hama
aud his party during the contest before
the Legislature year ago last winter.
The whole ticket suffered somewhat on
account of the opposition TO McKisson,
but not enough to defeat an of the other
The election was orderly In
most respects The vote was very heavy.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-04-04
DEMOCRATS DEFEATED.

Bridgeport, Ct, April 3,--At the city
aud town election held here today Hugh
stirling, the Republican nominee, was
elected mayor. ana Albert Lavery, city
clerk, defeating their Democratic oppon-
ents by fully 1000 majority. The Demo-
Gratis have returned the treasurer. tax
collector ana town clerk hy small ma
iorities.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-04-04
ANOTHER CHASTITY FIND.

New York, April 3.-No workmen were
employed on the ruins tonight. Contrac-
tor Cody made tour of inspection and
found what is believed to be theknee joint
of q haman being in the cantre OF the
ruins. He gave 1t to one Of the police.
men who hau 1t recorded as another body.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-04-04
SWORD FOR FIGHTING BOB.

San Francisco, April 3.-The crew of
the battleship Iowa, now lying at this
port, have presented Captain Robley d.
Evans hansdome sword. accompanied
by lifting letter. The sword bears the
inscription: Presented to Captain
Robley ID. Evans, U. s. N, by the crsw
of the U. S. s. Iowa."
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-04-04
DUTIES OF NAVAL MILITIA.

Washing ton, April 8.-Acting Secretary
Allen of the navy department has adj
dressed letter to the governors of states
having naval militia, giving the dates
when the militia will be called into prac-
tioe duty and the Instructions which the
officers and men OF the different organi-
cations will be required to observe.
These relate to drill and target practice
and such other exercises as will promote
the efficiency of the naval militia.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-04-04
MR.. WHITE CONFIDENT.

spopdent of the Standard says: Mr..
White, the American ambassador, ex-
pressed TO me today Monday, his firm
conviction that the whole Samoan ques-
tlon is now In fair way to a settle
ment satisfactory to all the powers in
terested.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-04-04
THE DISABLED FOREST BROOK.

Halifax, n. s., April 18th steamer
Charing Cross from Philadelphia for
Ipswich, arrived In port this evening
with the steamer Forest Brook in tow.
The Forest brook is from Leith for
Hampton Roads. She has lost her tail
shaft and propeller and possibly the
stern tube is damaged. The mishap oc-
CURED Friday last about noon.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-04-04
TAXING BOARDS OF TRADE.

Washington, April Sin the supreme
Court OF the United states today de-
cision was handed down by Justice Peck
ham confirming the validity Of the war
revenue act imposing taxes upon the
transactions of boards Of trades and sim
liar in ssitutions
In another case similar OPT nion was
rendered with regard to taxes upon tran
sactions at stock yards.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-04-04
POPE HAD PAINTING FIT.

London. April A despatch to the
Daily Telegraph says: "1he Pope had
fainting fit yesterday which proved OF
the gravest character. Every eff ort is be.
ing made by Cardinal Rampolla, Papal
secretary of state, TO conceal the real con-
dition OF this Supreme Pontiff, his object
being to prevent the powers from work.
ing for the next conclave."
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-04-04
CARD FROM KIPLING.

New York, April 3.-The following let
ter OF thanks has been written by Rud
yard Kipling to the press:
"Hotel Grenoble, Easter Day, 1899.
Dear Slr-Wili you allow me through
your columns to attempt some acknowl-
edgement of the wonderful sympathy,
affection and kindness shown towards
me during my recent Illness, as well as
the unfailing courtesy that controlled
its expression? ! am not strong enough
TO answer letters in detail, SO must take
this means OF thanking humbly and
sincerely. the good will of countless peo-
pie throughout the world who have put
me under debt I can never hope TO re-
pay.
Faithfully yours,
.Rudyard Kipling."
Mr.. kipling got ont of bed yesterday for
the first time SINCE his illness. He is
we'll on his way toward complete recov'
cry.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-04-04
NO WITNESSES BEFORE BEEF
COURT.

Washington, April s.-The beef inquiry
board had no witnesses before IL today.
Major Lee. who represents Major General
Miles, presented an additional list OF wit
nesses for tte board to summon and this
list was sonsidexsd in executive session.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-04-04
SENATOR HANNA INDIGNANT.

Washington, April SIN a note to the
Associated Press from Thomasville, Ga,
Senator Mark Hanna, says:
see In the newspaper reports that
one Major Lee has attempted to drag my
name into the case by questions which
conveyed tho impression that Was
present. at some conference where tsef
contracts were discussed. / wish to say
that never had anything TO 10 with any
army contract, nor ever exchanged a
word with any official Of the war depart.
ment on that subject make this state
ment In order that 1t mny have the same
publicity NJ was given to the oon-
semptible insinuations of this man Leo. /"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-04-04
FIVE MEN KILLED.

Joplin, No., April 3.-Five men work
ing in a deep narrow ditch here today
lost their lives by q cave-in that caugEe
them from both sides. Four OF the men
were buried under Is feet of earth and
rock ana their bodies have not yet been
recovered. One. man named Neighbar
ger, was covered up to the waist and died
from his injuries, before he could be dug
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-04-04

The examination Of witnesses will be re-
sumsu tomorrow. Among those who are
hers ready to testify IL Major DAILY, who
has made the charge that tine retrfvsrated
bsef had been chemically treated. General
Miles also viii be given an opportunity
TO reappeav.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-04-04

5000 plurality and probably n majority
over all. The contest was marked by
great spirit. 1he count is slow, but re-
turns seem to show that tho regular Re
publican ticket except for mayor has been
elected by close vote.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-04-04
ELECTION IN HARTFORD.

Hartford, Conn, April 3.-The town
and city election today was distinguished
by generally light vote. Less than "A
Der cent of the total vote was polled, this
being accounted for by the fact that the
Democrats made nominations for only
the minority representation which the
party is entitled in the several town
boards and school committees The cleo
tion was only for selectinen, grand jurors,
constables school visitors and high
school committee and the common coun-
Gil. The common council will stand 43
Republicans to II Democrats, a Demo-
cratic gain of six. This gives Repubii-
can majority OF 26 ON joint ballot. and
ensures the election Of Republican oandi-
dates for city attorney, prosecuting at
torney, etc.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-04-04
JONES WON.

Toledo, Ohio, April 3.-Today was a
perfect election day and the large regis
tration was fully brought out. 1t is prou-
able that 20, 900 70 es were cast for may
or, but the Jones men after voting for
their chief candidate. seemed to care
littis for the minor Offices and the con-
sequence Is that the ether candidates will
fall short. Mayor S. NJ. Jones, who was
a candidate Oh an independent ticket,
with platform Of municipal ownership
of utilities, has been elected by at least
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-04-04
REPUBLICAN TURNOVER.

Stamford, Conn. April 3.--Au tho Re
publican tickes was elected with the ex-
ception of city CLERK at the city election
held here today. Republican oounnilmen
vers elected also in three of the four
wards. Last year the entire Democratic
ticket was electsd with the exception of
the councilmen liz one ward.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-04-04
PRESIDENT OF APIA.
A Samoan Expert At WashintOn
Yesterday.
WAS CALLED AT REQUEST OF
GERMAN AMBASSDOR.
Made n Most Agreeable Impression at
state Department-Enort Made To
Secure Perfect Understanding Be
fore His Departure For Samoa.

Secure Perfect Understanding Be
fore His Departure For Samoa.
Washington. April 3-Dr. soif, the
newly appointed president OF the
municipality OF ApIa, arrived here today.
He came at the request OF the German
am bassador. DIR. Won. Hollenben. TO talk
over Sam oan Affairs and to be presented
to Secretary Hay.
DIR. Solf came TO the state department
during the afternoon with Ambassador
Won. Hollenben who presented him to
Secretary Hay. The meeting was purely
formal Dr. Solf was also made ao-
quainted personally with the asst ,tant
secretaries of state. He spaaks excellent
English. and IL was frankly confessed at
the department that he made q most
agreeable impression. It has been ar
ranged that he shall remain In Washing.
ton for few days and during that time
he will have an opportunity to confer
with the state department officials rela-
tive to Samoan affairs. 1t is hoped that
Misunderstanding may be avoided in
the future If a perfect comprehension is
reached In advance OF DIR. Soils depart
urs for his post of the exact ideas OF each
party to the tri.partite government at
first hand. As he has already visited the
British authorities in London. the way
appears to re now cleared for such an un.
derstanding. 1t Is said that Admiral
Kautz Is fully sustained by the navy de-
rartment In every measure that he has
taken.
DOESN'T AFFECT TREATY.
Washington, Apri! Sit Is said that il
a commission is appointed to consider the
Samoan question It does not follow that
It Is to at once overthrow the treaty of
Berlin under the terms Of which the three
governments have for ten years admins.
tered the affairs Of Samoa On the CON-
trsry 1t is entirely possible that the COM
mission will be able TO Rdjust conditions
at ApiA and elsewhere in the Samoan
group to the terms Of that treaty and 1t 10
conceived here that all that Is needful for
reforming conditions there and placing
them on basis that will insure q tran
quill and satisfactory administration of
affairs, may be secured through the adop-
ton of some additional articles to the
Berlin convention, not even affecting the
general principles of the tri partite con-
troll. 1t is felt that whatever may be the
faults of the tri-partite principle, con-
ditions can lie more easily adjusted under
it than by turning to so'ns new and un .
tried plan to which 1t may not be posi- BILE
TO secure the adhesion Of all three treaty
powers.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-04-04
MEMORIAL DAY.

Mr.. Lamson presented On order direct
ing the payment of s725 to GOD. Soule,
treasurer OF the G. A. r. memorial CON-
mission for the observance OF Memorial
Day. said gum to be charged to contin.
gent.
Mr.. Lamson explained that this sum
was larger than usual by s125, the amount
formerly given by Deering.
On motion of Alderman Dow the bills
were to be approved by Alderman Lam
son. The order then passed.
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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-10-17
A PLOT AGAINST JIMINEZ.
Heureux Declared Responsible for the
Encouragement of Government.

san Domingo Oct. 16.-Taie Govern
ment has issuedNa decree declaring ,he
late President General Heureux reSpons.-
bic for the acknowledgement Of the Gov
ernnent by mixing public with private
a airs and introducing unlawful curen-
cy and has ordered the puhAc attorney
to proceed against his heirs and MI whom
it may concern, commencing by attaching
the estate.
The decree names cemn feS.en CT
three leading lawyers. whom it gnpow-
ers 10 cooperate with the Public at
torley III the investigation.
Great Indignation is expressed Mt the
discovery Of a rebellious plot, involving
AN attempt to assassinate General Iimi-
nez and General Nasquez, the provis-
ional president, Many persons Eaya
been placed under arrest charged with
completely in the plot, and it is expected
tiat further arrests Win be made.
Several measures aFe being taken to
insure pr}lic order and the country is
apparently quiet. Business is slowly
improving. There was public sale
yesterday OF paper money at ratio of
Is to /.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-10-17
LEADS ALL NORTH CAROLINA DAElES lM NEWS AND CIRCULATION.

interest in the landscape and were hang
ing over the rail, looking down into the
water.
Sir Thomas, however, remained on the
bridge with his eyes glued on the boat
in which his hope had so lately centered,
and a group of sailors forward seemed to
be trying to make out the outlines of
the vanishing Yankee in the thick gloom.
From that time it was simply process
sion. There was a sCul4Stirring scene
as the Columbia approached the finish.
The excursion boats had gathered there
in semi-circle to give her welcome, and
as she swept across the finish, bedlam
broke loose. The steam whistles shrek
ed, the sirens walled, the Corsair, the
flagship of the New York Yacht Club
and several other yachts flung their
powder into smoke and the multitude on
the decks Of the side wheelers cheered.
The C0rsair hauled down all her private
signals and set old glory at each mast
head and gaff and taffrail. The crew of
the Columbia gathered aft, hurrahed
with barred heads, then as she lowered
her headsails and took the tow line from
her tender, the crowd waited over ten
minutes until the Shamrock had crossed
and the fleet had given her stentorian
expression of good will Then they
turned ON their heels and scampered
after the Columbia. crowding about her
and cheering her again and again. While
the band played Hail, Columbia"
Yankee Doodle and other patriotic
airs. They escorted her all the way to
her anchorage inside the hook.
The race tomorrow will be over the
triangular course, 10 miles to the leg,
and the Shamrock will have an oppor-
tunity to show what she can do at her
fayorite point of sailing.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-10-17
Goebel Defends the Goebel Law.

Benton, Ky. Oct. 16.--Mr. Bryan was
cordially greeted at Benton by large
crowd at noon He was introduced as
the Great Democrat Of the day" and
took occasion to say in reply that all
Democrats were great who lived UP to
their responsibilities. The defeat of
1896 merely made the party more deter
mined to WIN.
The party, though some of the leaders
went astray, was right. The defeat of
three years ago simply made the united
party of today. The people believe the
Democratic party is right and will see
that the defeat of 1896 is reversed.
Mr.. Goebel for the first time today
undertook defense of the election law
known as the Goebel Law. He claimed
the law became a necessity to prevent
the Republicans of the State from steal
ing the State elections, and charged the
railroads and other State interests with
being combined to defeat the Democratic
State ticket in order to secure the repeal
Of the law. For this reason" said Mr..
Goebel, I'VE want Il Democratic Cover
nor who will prevent the repeal of the
law. For this reason we want you to
send true Democrats TO the Legislature.
/ say Democrats, because we do not
want Palmer and Buckner Democrats
or Brown Democrats. | mean Demo
Gratis who will see that it is not necessary
for Democrats to steal an election.
Kentucky is Democratic. 1t is the Re
publicans who steal elections in this
State. We want to prevent giving the
State to Mckinley as in 1896. even if
w. j. Bryan has a majority of 100000.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-10-17
CHRISTIAN CHURCH MISSIONS.
Past Year in Foreign:Fields the Best in
Their History.

Cincinanti Ohio, October 16-The ses-
s;ons of the Wonan's Board of Mis-
Si0ns of the Christian church, were
completed last Saturday night; and to-
day the sessions of the Foreign Chris
tian Missionary Society began the
sessions of this society will conclude to-
morrow noon and im the afternoon ses-
sions of the American Christian Mis-
sionary Society will begin.
The following in am abstract of the
report of the Foreign Missionary So
ciety;
THE past year has been the very
best in our entire history. There are
many Indications that we are living in
the rich dawn of better day. There
are sure and certain signs of growth,
such as we have never witnessed here
tofore.
1.-THE receipts for the year amounted
to 1852, 727-a gain of SD sol. The
churches, as churches gave $567S1, a
gain of S11 ,131. The contributing
churches numbered 3,051, gain of 144.
The Sunday Schools gave $39,071, a
gain of $4,736. The contributing Sunday
Schools numbered $3.50, gain of
seven. The Sunday Schools that reached
their full apportionment numbered, l.
COZ. Nearly 1880 children raised S1.00
or more each, gain of $5,632. There
were rs requests amounting to $1,000.
The society received on the annuity plan
SD. 425.
Two missionaries were sent to Africa,
one to India, two to Japan, one to
China and four to Cuba The grear
need of the society is men to serve as
evangelists. There is no lack of young
ladies'; ten offer where one can be
sent
''As soon as the war is over the society
expects to send men to begin work in
the Philippines and also expect to begin
work in the Hawaiian Islands very soon.
'In China the missionary stations
number twenty-five and the native
helpers tifty-eight. There are nine
churches with combined membership
Of 400 The additions last year were
122. There are in the schools 232 boys
and girls.
THE statistics as to Japan are: Mis-
sionaries, II: native helpers, %;
churches, IA; combined membership,
614; added during the year, l3S; in
schools, $780,"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-10-17
OUR PEOPLE TO BE SLAIN
BAD BLOOD BETWEEN TAGALOS
AND VISAYANS.
FlLlPINOS MAKE AN Alta K ON ANGELES
They Use Artillery. One American Killed and
Seven Wounded. A Scouting Party
Captures Eleven of the
Enemy,

Manila, October 1G.-919 4. NJ
Mail advccs from Iloilo state that there
is great tension between the Visayans
and Tagalos, growing out of the Taga-
los holding Aranetea, a leader of the
Nisayans, prisoner, since the threat
ened Nisayan revolt against Tagalo
domination month ago. The Visayans
are incensed to the point Of rebellion
While the Tagalos nominally control
only the military organization of so
called Filipino Republic, they have
crowded out the Nisayans from the
civil branch, Whereat there is great
discomfort The Tagalos are reported
to be concentrating troops on Panay at
Santa Barbara. where Delgado, chief
of the revolutionary government, com.
mands, with view to putting them
selves in Il position to suppress the
Nisayans -Four thousand Tagalos who
have been held in reserve at Capiz, in
the northern part Of the province Of
Panay, last week embarked in cascoes,
the fleets purpose being 10 land at
Conception, whence the troops would
march to Santa Barbara. Adverse
winds prevented the landing, however.
General Palion's forces from Buena
Vista are also reported to be going to
Santa Barbara.
The insurgents viii have 1900 men
are three or four thousand rifles there.
General Magbanna. according to letter,
plans to attack the suburbs of lloilo
with this force, 10 carry the city and
slaughter the Americans.
a body of Tagalos estimated to mum
Gently crossed from Santa Barbara to
Escalante, ON the Island Of Negroes, for
the purpose Of aiding Intepapaisio's
bandits in keeping under the inhabitants
who are friendly to the Americans.
$50 r. NJ The insurgents made an
attack upon Angeles at half past two
this morning. One American was killed
and seven wounded.
The Erilipuos used artillery, a few
shells exploding. The Seventeenth,
Ninth and Thirteenth regiments engaged
the enemy, who retired at half past
five.
$50 p. M.-An American scouting
party near Balinate captured eleven
tilipiuos. Another near Maycaupan,
captured a Filipino major. All were
brought to Manila.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-10-17
ENGINEERS HORRIBLE DEATH.
His Engine and Tender Driven Over
Him.

Norfolk, VIA, Oct. 1G.-William II.
Crowder engineer of an eastbormd
freight train on the Norfolk ard West
ern Railroad met with a terrible acct
dent at Petersburg which resulted i'm his
death at $50 last night
Mr.. Crowder, who is highly re-
spected citizen of Norfolk was under his
engine packing box preparatory 20
bringing to Norfolk a train which was
being made up for him by the shifting
engine. This engine struck his train,
showing the engine and tender over him,
breaking both legs and Il thigh and
otherwise injuuing him. He fingered two
hours. 4 coroncr's inquest found that
he was not afforded proper protection
by the yard employees while under his
engine. Rev. DIR. j. j. Holland and II
delegation from this city will go after the
body in the morning.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-10-17
Sweep of a Fatal Disease.

Chicago. Oct ia. special TO the
Record from Tacoma, Washington. says:
"A terrible epidemic of dysentary is
sweeping over Japan with fatal results.
Official statistics Show that out of
10000 persons attacked mp to September
l4th. nearly $4,000 have died. The au-
thorities estimate that 100000 cases will
be recorded by the end of October.
'PeBin advices state that the Em-
press Dowager has selected Pu TslIan,
the nine year old som of TSan Ian 10
succeed Kwang Hsu as Chinese En-
peror. The boy candidate speaks only
Manchu.
New rebellicns have broken ont i'm
Szechuan and Human. The I1h;betan
king at Tachienu has abdicated, being
practically deposed 10y Chinese Off
Gals"