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BOWLING.

The Waverieys and EIcelsiors bowled Ut
Pines alleys last night, the Waverleys
winning two of the games. silva was
Ugh man with a total of 27s, shaw
alose second with 277, Otis Wood and Oh
yer tied with 245 each. Hooper was high
for his team The summary:
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WHOLE FAMILY ON FIRE.
ESPECIAL TO THE PREss.j

Sanford. February l0.-A lamp explod-
ed in the house of family by the name
Of johnson this afternoon on Pine street.
MIR. johnson tried to throw 1t out OF
doors, but in the panic that ensued, his
own clothing and that of his wife and
two children caught fire, One ofithe
children, little girl, had her hair
burned of, but the others We're not badly
injured. Every hydrant in town but one
Is frozen up. and ii fire should get start
ed terrible results might follow.
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James II. Walker has been appointed
postmaster at Lowell.
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EXECUTORS NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that tie
has been duly appointed Executor OF the last
VIII an Testament OF
MARY ELLA HOUGIIToN, late OF the City,
County and Stale of New York.
deceased and given bonds as the law directs.
and have appointed Charles W. Jordan, OF
Yarmouth. Me. my agent or attorney within
the State of Maine.
All persons having demands against the estate
OF said deceased are desired 10 present the
same for settlement. and all indebted
thereto are requested to make payment I'M
medately.
HENRY c. uoUGHToN, New York, y. Y.
CHARLES W. JORDAN, Yarmouth, Me.
Yarmouth Feb. 10, 1899. febil dlaw3wS'
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DIR. Bulrs Cough syrup cures Group
Don't risk the children's lie but keep his
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OWEN, MOORE & CO.
NO. 2aI.
REPORT OF THE CONDITION
= OF -
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at Portland. in the State OF Maine ~ the close
OF business. Feb AN 1899.
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NO. lOG3.
REPORT OF THE CONDITION
or TiiE
Merchants National Bank,

IL Portland. in the state of Maine. at the close
OF business, Feb. 4th, 1899
RESOURCES.
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MISS WHITES SONG RECITAL

Rosenthal. the great pianist, will give
a recital atj kotzsohmar hall. March 2Srd.
Della Fox with her company will soon
be seen at the Jefferson.
Chauncey Olcott, who gave So much
pleasure last season, is coming 10 the
Jefferson in a few days.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-26
TIGERS
DEFEAT
OLD ELI
In One of the Greatest
Contests Ever
Played.
POE DROPPED A PRETTY
GOAL FROM THE FIELD
Winning the Game by the Narrow
Margin Of Eleven to
YALE SURPRISED AND CHAGRiNeD
Tn to That Time the Blue was Seem
ingIy "a Sure Winner - Sharpe,
YaIe's Halr Back, Made a spec
taoular Goal. Sending the Ball
Between the Posts from
Back ofthc 5Yard Line.

NEW HAVEN, CONN. Nov. 25.--Just
one short minute before the close Of one
Of the greatest football contests ever
played between Princeton and Yale, little
Arthur Poe. Princeton's right end. a MEM
Der Of the famous Poe family, dropped
beautiful goal from the HELD and won
the game for the Tigers by the narrow
margin OF II to 10. All the more remark
able Is the fact that Poe never before. ~
practice or game, attempted TO kick
goal from the field. 10 say that Yale
was surprised. dumb-founded and cha
grined by that kick is 10 put It very
mildly. for up 70 that tine the Blue was
seemingly a sure winner.
PRINCETON SCORES FIRST.
Princeton had scored previously, after
twelve minutes OF play, mainly through
a grand 32-yard run by Reiter, who car
ried the ball nearly 10 the Yale lire,
where after a brave battle by Yale II was
pushed over for a touchdown. Forum
atelv for Princeton. the goal was kicked
and ak points scored for tan minutes
after Yale had pushed the Tigers BACK
to their goal through McBrioes great
puntng and a block Kick gave Yale
touchdown.
Although brown iSHAHihb WIN -
getting through the line was responsiDh
for the blocked kick. the failure OF the
goal Immediately after stiil gave the
Pr.ncetons The lead, six TO i've.
4 SPECTACULAR GOAL.
The Tigers felt fairly easy with TINS
small margin until five minutes later
when sharpe. Yales half-back. brought
the entire Blue crowd 70 their feet by one
of the mos. spectacular goals ever kickeh
ON a football field, sending the ball De-
tween the Princeton goal posts from back
OF the 45-yard line.
With the score 20 TO 6 in her favor are
plavsd the second half almos. entirely
on the defensive. her line standing up
grandlv against the onslaughis OF tho
Tigers. 49,.
The plav was almost entirely In yale
territory i'm this half, although Princeton
mover was able 20 get 30 beyond her
opponents l5-yard line. 10 was little Won
der therefore. that p0es kick when WIN
probably live forever IN Prnoions loo'-
han annals. coming when the entire Iis.r
crowd had almost given up hope. snoNn
have electrified the Princeton cohoris 20
such degree that they went fairy 'fA1y
with 10Y. And this pent up enthuslaru ~
burst forth with renewed ener6y 7iN.s
seconds later when the referees WHIST.
ended the battle in one or tne Hte'.'''
demonstrations ever seen on Yale hv'S-
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IS DESERTED
And the Army Which Fortnight Ago
Was EntrenChed at TarIaC is Fu-
gitive in the Mountains.

MANILA. Nov. 2j.-4:5O p M.-The
news which the steamship Brutus brings
from Dagupan dspels all doubts that
the so-called Filipino republic Is crumb-
ling like a house of cards. Aguinaldo ls
deserted or being abandoned by the poll
ticians and the army which fortnight
ago was entrenched at Tarlac ana eNer-
cised a de factO government over hlne-
tcnths Of the people az LuzOn, Is fugitive
in the mountains with small hope OF re-
establishing the machine The army is
scattered in the hills on both sides or the
railroad and widely separated detachments
are within the Gordon which Generals
Lawton and Wheaton have cemented.
The ruling spirit o. the Cabinet Is
prisoner I'm Manila white elephant on
the hands OF the authorities, and the
small frv are tumbling over one another
70 get 10 Manila. Three provincial gov
ernors have arrived I'm Manila to request
General Otis to install them In their old
Offices under the now regime. DR.. Luna,
a brother of General Luna and promi-
nent insurrectionist, has arrived here and
his friends and many others are applying
10 General Otis for permission TO ENJOY
the luxurles OF Manila after months ol
separation from civilization,
NO DEMONSTRATION.
There were no demonstrations over the
yictorv here The flags are flying at half
mast ont OF respect for Vice-President
Hobart. The natives appear unmoved and
business is unruffled.
Last night parties OF insurgents made
feeble attacks upon linus ana the Lapote
bridge The only large organized forces
of insurgents known TO remain are those
In the c'avite nrovince at San Mateo and
In the Zambales mountains, though sew
eral seaports have large garrisons.
Aguinaldo began bis retreat with two
thousand men under General Gregory del
Pillar. That force was probably reduced
10 its present proportions oy desertlons.
The last definite news as 10 Agulnaldo
whereabouts is that ne passed through
Trinidad east OF Aringay. toward Bayom-
bang, escorted by TWO nuhuleu men OF
the Rulaoan battalion who had dwindled
from six hundred witnln week. Seheral
Nino Who fought the Thirty-third at San
Tacinto Is supposed 10 have Joined him.
I, letter from General Pine has been in
,arcanted in which the writer says that
two hundred of his men were killed or
wounded that ne had had enough and
was going to the mountains
ON THE TRAIL.
General Young, with the Maccabees and
Chase Troop of cavalry, Is still on the
trail Of the insurgents. The men and
horses ara badly used up. General Wheat
-, 4. ,r,,,n, n get relnforcements and
sunnIfss 10 Them from the coast. General
yn,,ng ,eS, Tayugon November 18th to
cor,act with General Wheaton with the
,Jacca hees and three troops OF cavalry.
,r,yo ,roons commanded by Captain Hun
frontluued on Fifth Page.l
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ion as 10 the availability of Senator Dan-
iel When gentlemen were asked thl7
question. the response was evasive' or else
a request TO be excused from an express
sion on that point In fact. most Of those
who were interviewed confessed % isno-
rance of data upon which TO express views
touching the availability of the Virginia
Senator as one upon whom the party at
large might unite.
HIS FOREIGN POLICY.
Despite the fact that Major Daniel has
spoken at length ON the vital issue of i'm
neralism. there sull exists Ignorance as
% his exact attitude toward that ques-
tion. which would, of course. be a prime
consideration I'm connection with his can-
didacy for the Presidency That the Sen
ator leans 10 the imperialistc doctrine OF
Jefferson and succeeding Democratic Pres
idents. under whose administrations near
ly all the foreign territory now part OF
the United States was acquired, either
bv purchase or war is very fully under
stood But the disposition he would have
the country make of the Philippines when
peace shall have been restored has not
il is apparent. been made clear i'm his
public utterances.
Other questions asked were, would Dan
iel accent a nomination. and IL So upon
what platform could he consistently stand
fairly and squarely? IL is believed here
that he would not decline a nomination
I'm 1909. and that he would announce his
candidacy upon receipt Of assurances of
support in the various sections of the
country promising "a good fighting chance
I'm the national convention.
HAS THE TIME COME?
Suggestion of Senator Daniels name
naturally brings up the old question,
Has the time come when q Southern man
can become President of the United
States?
WOULD SUPPORT HIM.
Attorney General Montague, who was
seen at his home last evening. Was averse
TO expressing an opinion az first. but at-
ter "A few moments deliberaton. said:
"Of course. # Senator Daniel is "a candi-
date for the nomination, Virginia would
support him. and 1 would cordially con-
cur I'm any movement 10 promote this end.
81 am in no position to know Of his
availability outside of this State At
present Bryan is the predominant figure
in our party. and no public man Of this
generations has friends who adhere TO
him with 40 great devotion
GLAD TO HONOR MAJOR DANIEL.
Mr. J. Taylor Ellys0n. chairman Of the
party in the state. excused himself from
an expression concerning the availability
OF Senator Daniel. saying that he hadn't
the data upon which to base an opinion
that would be Of value.
But no one would delight more TO
honor Senator Daniel than T." he said.
and he added 81 think the Virginia poo
ple as a whole would cordially support
him as "A candidate"
Hon. D. b. Munford. formerly in the
state Senate. and an influential Demo
crat was not prepared to express an
opinion witnout opportunity for deliber-
alton. However. you may say for me
that l will cordially support Senator
Daniel for any office TO which he may
aspire" said he.
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change. and stated that the meeting was
called to take such action as the members
might deem proper.
Mr.. Richmond Lewis moved that com
mittee of three be appointed 10 dratt SUIT
able resolutions in respect to the men,
ory of the deceased member; said COM
mittee TO report 10 general meeting 10
be held Monday, November Z7th' at H:SO
A. NJ. The motion was adopted and the
President appointed Messrs. ). II. Gates
and w. F. Richardson. Jr, as the COM
mittee. The meeting then adjourned until
tomorrow morning.
STORY OF THE RECOVERY.
Mr.. Charles Miller and his brother,
George we're on their way TO work at
the spike mills located In Manchester.
They were making short cut ioF the
Free Bridge, and when they reached the
polnt at which the body was seen, Mr..
Charles Miller exclaimed:
There is a man In the canal.
''Oh. come on" said his brother, I'VE
have no time to look after II.
Eyes we have was the reply
'Well, I'm going on"
"All right, go ahead ana take my
basket and bucket with you. I'm going
to get this body out. III DC over III ti"'e
for the third draw.
Then George Miller proceeded on his
way and Charles hurried to the Union
Depot in search of a policeman TO help
him. At the depot he met Mr.. Cnaries
Houchins. the night watchman' ana told
him OF his find. A phone message was
sent to- the Second District STATION and
Officers Mattsrn and Wiltshire went 10
the scene.
In the meantime Messrs. Miller and
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-26
GOEBEL WILL NOT CONTEST.
Democratic Leaders say lie will Abide
nv Decision of Electoral Board.

by Decision of Electoral Board.
FRANKFORT. KY, Nov. 25.-The Dem
ocratic leaders now assert that Goebel
will not contest before the Legislature,
if he is not given the certificate OF cleo
ton bv the state Election Board. which
will convene here next Saturday. Tay-
l0r's managers are dubious ON this point,
as the statement that he would not con-
test has never been made boy Goebel him
self
Yesterday was the last day upon which
contests could be filed against the Repub-
llcan members-elect to- the Legislature,
md the fact that about ten contests We're
filed against members OF the House and
three in the Senate. is regarded as an
indication that the Democrats are doing
this as a precautionary measure 20 se-
cure "a safe majority In both houses I'm the
event contest is not determined on.
Senator G0cbel was reinforced to-day
bv the arrival OF nearly an the candidates
on his ticket. Chairman Smith, Of the
state Central Committee, and others who
will be here until the fight ends. IL IS
expected that several thousand people
from out I'm the State will be here at the
meeting Of the Electoral Board.
Governor Bradley stiI maintains a guard
at the state arsenal. and it IS stated that
the State War Department was never so
fully equipped with shooting material
The Governor himself absolutely refuses
to disclose his position but the move
rnents Of Acknowledgement Collier. which
are supposed t. be under HIS direction,
indicate that he is preparing TO take
some kind Of vigorous action, and the
prospects for trouble seem 70 be grow
ing as the day Of final settlement ap-
prOachcs
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-26
THE RUSSIAN TRADE TREATY.
\ Movement 90 Remodel ii is Now
Under Consideration.

nltf CONCENTRATIONS
WASHINGTON. Nov. 2j.-Relative to
the statement attributed TO Count Moura-
vieff the Russian Minister Of Foreign AZ
fairs. that the proprieiy o. remodelling
the trade treaty OF 1892 between the
United states and Russia was now under
consideration. il IS learned that about
two months ago this movement was in
itiated by the Russian Embassy here. The
success OF the French government In ne
gotiating a reciprocity treaty was proba-
bly the incentive 20 the Russian move.
The indications Of rather formidable
opposition TO the approval by the Senate
of the French reciprocity treaty has
given some concern 10 the officials Of the
state Department. who have had much
TO do with its negotiations. This treaty
was perfected with the greatest difficulty
and was I'm itself regarded as the means
of restoring the good will and cordiality
between the United States and France.
which has undergone great strain
within the last two years.
Its failure now. it is said at the State
Department, would be most unfortunate.
and the officials are prepared 10 show TO
the Senate by statistics that the United
States has secured all Of the advantages
from a purely economic point of view that
could he expected. having regard to fair
treatment OF France.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-26
MAINE MYSTERY SOLVED
Blown Up by Gun Cotton Torpedoes
Planted for the purpose.

NEW YORK. Nov 2J.-The World to-
morrow VIII publish a letter from Hanna,
-fatng that United States officials. after
months of secret investigation, have dis
rsased that the battleship Maine -as
clown up by gun cotton torpedoes' plant
Cd in the bay for the purpose.
The gun cotton. % pounds OF which was
used was sent from Barcelona 70 Admi-
rll Mantorola. commander oifthe port OF
Havana. and was either stolen from the
magazine. where the stun wss stored, or
taken away by the officials In charge
Admiral Manterola's' records will un-
doubtcdy show the names of his sub
ordinates who ha.i direct control OF the
explosives. and I'm that way the identity
of the authors and oxecutiOners Of the
plot IN destroy the Maine may be dis
covered.
Two or three men We're engaged IN tho
destruction Of the Maine.
4 steam launch. Of Spanish make. and
now used by the United states In Ha-
yaua harbor. conveyed the two torpedoes.
according 10 the new evidence, 10 point
within few feet Of tho berth OF the
Maine and anchored theS. The torpedoes
were kent I'm position - means OF buoys
eoated eleven feet under water and ten
feet above the anchors 10 prevent them
from being swept away. Thetorpedoes
were cxnloued by contact with the Keel
of the Maine as she swung at ancnor.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-26
SUMMARY OF T0-OAY'S NEWS.


Local.
Views OF prominent men eonosgn,,hs
.he n"Ti1ation OF Senator John W. Danie'
TOT rTbe BODY Of Mr Alvey found IN the
canal. ...os . baroness.
Creaf work al the ship-yard7. -, -.
~ / n HarrisOns fOr.y-toarth an
niversary al Emmanuel -,
The Wadley case decided. -. .....tr,
interesting gossip about 'he coin'He
Legislature
state.
sensational shooting aftair IN fu-
isetf aooroved by public opinion.
1,hrea men hurt In frelgnt coilsiol'
4 negro In Nansemond Jai, atter max
ing a daring but unsuccessful attempt W
eseane. tries 10 kill himself win a pistoi
which he managed 70 conee II ,,....,
Interesting meeting at Mathews OUR,
house in the interest OF tho Nic"in"""
and Tidewater railroad; -, -, IA.
"A tug turned upside down ana her
fireman drowned.
General.
Vice. President buried with Impressive
-.Princeton defeats Yale on the gridlron.
-Goebel VIII abide by decision OF Eiec%
toral Board.
Foreign
--Aguinaldo deserted and his army dis
persed. -,
-Boers anticipate speedy reduction OF
'~~Mafeking apparently hard pressed
General Methuen's victor! nuitiess
OF results.
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MISS CARRINGT0N.
NOW A BARONESS
The Marriage of Virginia Girl to
Baron Won Horn, Of Dresden,
Germany.

Miss Mabel Virginia Darlington.
daughter Of the late Samuel ]. CARING
ton. of this city. has become the Barohess
Won Horn, OF Dresden, Germany
The marriage became known from
letter received yesterday by her uncle,
Mr.. Peyton r. Darlington, and the an
nouncement was made that the pair
would reside in Dresden.
Miss Darlington was born In Boston ana
has spent most Of her life there, but
she was well known In this city, where
she visited some two years ago.
She Is possessed OF post exquisite
voice. which she cultivated In Boston, ar
terwards going to Europe 10 complete her
education. While here she delighted q
number Of friends by her singing. While
sojourning In Italy Miss Darlington pst
the Baron Won Horn. He fell IN love
with the captivating Nirginian, and the
marriage followed.
The father OF the Baroness was one or
Richmond's best known citizsns. lie IL
was. I'm connection with his father. Col.
Joser.h l.. Darlington. who made the FIX
change Hotel famous ali over the cokG-
try. lie died In iS'A
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-26
Railroad Meeting.

CHARLESTON. S. G" Nov. 2.-Iht
annual meetings OF the Charleston and
savannah. Green Pond and WATERFORD
Ashley River and Walterboro and West
crn railroads were held here to-day
These lines are part Of the Plant sys
TEN.
The reports made were Of the mos
yotisfactorv nature All the old officials
were reelected except that Major G. 3
Gadsden. Of this city, was chosen presi'
dent of all the lines mentioned. The meet
ines were attended p, Pre3dent r. q
Erwin Colonel =. ". Nrenn ana Presl
dent II. NJ Flagler, and other officials
and directors.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-26
RICHMOND. VA. SUNDAY NOVEMBER 26 1S99

ate Committee on Privileges and Elec-
tions, asking that the manner OF the cleo
ton Of senator-elect Taliaferro, OF Flor
ida. be investigated
lie charges that undue means were used
10 secure Mr. Talaferro's election. and
asks that he be not seated. lie asserts
that the election was due 10 the unfair
influence Of thb Standard OIL Company,
which, he says, used money TO accomplish
its purpose.
Mr. Call also asks the Industrial Com
mission TO investigate tie charges as in
dicating the methods Of trusts In politics
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GcncrnIRngcIcs Chairman.

FREDERICKSBURG, VA. Nov. 25.-
speclal.A-An important meeting Of the
Executive Committee Of the Battlehelds
PARK Association was held here to-day.
General Geo. d. Ruggles. OF Washington,
was made a member Of the committee in
place Of Hon. VIM. a. Little. resigned al
judge James b. Seners request, General
Ruggles will be chosen chairman OF the
committee on January /. 1900 when the
Judges resignation takes effect.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-26
UNION JACK Q7
STILL FLIES
Over Ladysrith, But TIE Beers Antic-
pate ~ S3e dy Reduction.
- Mafeking in Bad Plight.

LONDON. Nov 25.-The position in Ma
tai remains full Of perpleXities which
the censorship has increased. Although a
divlslon and a half have now reached
Durham that place is practically power
less until supplied with cavalry ana artl-
lery, and until these arrive the situation
Will undoubtedly remain grave.
with three beleaguered garrisons In
Natal besides Kimberley and Mafeking'
and no signs Of succor in the immediate
future. It IS no wonder that the outlook
Is regarded as distinctly gloomy tonight
and that the most possible Is made OF
General Methuens success, such as II
was. The battle decided nothing, and 1t
seems certain that many experts are OF
the opinion that the return OF the pursuing
cavalry without getting in touch with
Continued on Fifth Pagel
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-26
RICHMOND AND TlDEWATER R R.
Col. Burgwin nnd Mr. Christian speake
nf Matthews &. III.

GLOUCESTER. c.. f., VA Nov. %
special.-A successful railroad meeting
was held at Mathews Courthouse this af-
ternoon. when Colonel Burgwyn. chief en-
elreer Of the Richmond and Tidewater
railroad and Mr.. Fairfax G. Christian ad-
dressed the meeting
The people Of Mathews are determined
to capture the terminus OF the road, II
possible