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The Portland daily press., 1899-11-18
OFFER TO Buy BONDS
Materially Changed situation In stock
Market.

New York. November l7.-R. q. Dun
a. Co. IS weekly review ef trade will say:
Large sterling loans, followed by the
cuer Of the treasury to buy bonds, have
materially changed the situation In the
stock market. There has tee1 no strin-
gsncy In the money market. except ~ be-
fore in the supply Of funds for spscula-
ton IN calls loans. and though some
feared Industrial work or markets for
products might be affected 1t does not
appear that thsy havs be,n at all.
The signs Of shrinksgs in this new de-
mand sor iron and steal products become
more clear and while prices Of pig are
maintained without change. and billets
are uotsd lower only because premiums
for earlier deliveries are no longer paid,
plates are quoted lower at the east with
some small mills selling at 9. 80 at Pitts
burg, and sheets are sold by some works
there at 90 to 81, less than the reg ular
price. Tae new demands does not make
Up for the RAPID completion Of old orders
in some lines so that competition OF
works weakens prices. In minor metals
tut Ooilhhc ~ 4OAaoh FPtooAosASH Wv
pressed tin to 900 on Wednesday here, hut
subssq aentiy an advance Of pounds
per ton In the foreign market brought
the New York price up to 2s.
A sale CT copper by the Calumet and
Hecia. said to be Of 10000, 900 pounds,
lowered tn, price TO l1o. Spelter Is weak
at 4.65, with lead and tin plates un-
changed.
Shipments Of boots and shoes fall OF.
and yet are larger than In any previous
year, for the first two weeks Of Novem-
Der, lS3. 2s1 cases, against 1853, 759 In 1897,
and lac. 972 In 1894, and less In ell others.
Advances asked. especially since the re-
cent rise in leather. have prevented much
huying, though works still have bust
ness ahead for some time. Leather con-
tiros strong with hemiock sole further
advanced and union backs to $40, while
satin ID also strong.
Textile manufacturers are doing well
although in wcolens the population In
material threatens TO cause some embar-
rsssment. Sales of wool were again
heavy, 21,642,3li pounds at the three
chief markets, making in two weeks II,
s2s, s1l pounds, against II, 4S', ouo ro1nds
last year, when this mills were we'll en-
ployed. Prices are shade stronger for
fine washed eastern fleece, and for fine
and medium dslaine. go that the entire
list averages about an eighth OF a can't
higher. Worsted goods are In strong de-
mand and havo been advanced in price
with some aannels. Carpets also have
Teen active, with prices advanced par
cent for the season. Cotton goods cum
tinue to advance with . strong demand
and with belief In u shors crop, SO that
some have been for the time entirely
withdrawn from the market by the mills.
while bleaohed were advanced to the
highest quotation for four years. Wheat
declined fraction. but fully recovered,
although Atlantic exports were only
:. go, ISL bushels, four included. against
Q, s6S, 76S for the same week last year, and
Pacific exports Tso. I93 bushels, against
1, ass. 033 last year.
Failures for the week were $40 In the
United States, against s2a last year, and
20 in Canada, against 26 last year.
The Portland daily press., 1899-11-18

THE SACRED HEART FAIR.
The attendance at the Sacred Heart fair
was very large last night. The Sheridan
Rifles, Captain N. e. Conley gave an ex-
hibition drill which was much enjoyed.
The Portland daily press., 1899-11-18

appointne nt, srs At once realistic and
pieturrsqus ane the costumes perfect
To-day the Prodieai DAnehfsr uiii havs
4 repstition, and this time the special
REQUEST feature is sesuine. Mr.. Payton
does not need TO uss the old bid for the
pub,ie's money found In the snnouncs-
ment OF By special request" Every
seat will be cold At both performances
and such could have been the case 70
matter what the bill 90 great Il the conf :
dence OF the Portland public In this, the
LEADER OF lis class of attractions. To-
night The Prince Of Liarsr will be
played.
PORTLAND THEATRE.
Another sood-sised sudiencs sbjoyssl
the pleasing comedy drama, The Sleep
ing City," At the Portland theatre last
night. Like all Of A. q Soamno,'s at
fractions shere IL plenty Of comedy In this
play and II 10 In good hands. especially
the character OF Widow Riley, which is
really the star psrt to which foil justice
Is done by Nellie Daley who. In irish
character work. is very clever and rs coed
a. any ever seen IN this city. The entire
company gave splendid satisfaction and
the scenery and effects are all natural
and pleasing.
All who have not seen the Sleepins
City should do so this aftr or to-
night. aud see Miss daley In her oriai-
nal srec atty and correct limitations
Of Maggie Cline and May irwin.
EnsoY,s CLkyER STOCK COMPANY
Manager Clarity is determined to give
to his patrons nothing but the best at
trao ions at the lowest prices. No better
3 SELECTIONS for this coming week could
have been chosen than Elrcy's famous
stock company. This clsver organization
IL said to BE- without an equal In It's
line. Its popularity during the last 10
seasons has been Againsd BY the careful
after tlon Of Manager Elroy to the wants
Of his patrons. He believes In giving
the bsst and clsanest kind Of amuse-
ment for the least amount Of money.
The advance sails IL now open.
THE GAY DEBUTANTE.
Among the good things coming this
sea- on Is the new extravaganza The
Gay Debutants," BY Weller and Cahan.
under the direotio, Of the well-known
Msnagsr ST.. King, or steve King, a.
he Is Familiarity known to the critics OF
the country. Mr.. King long ago formed
the habit Of being identified with only
the very best attractions in the comic
opera and extravaganza line and his
name is a sufficient guarantees as to the
swell" character of this entertainment.
Previous to a long run at one Of the
Broadway theatres, this attraction will
be seen here at the Jefferson theatre on
Wednesday and Thursday nights of next
The Portland daily press., 1899-11-18
KILLED HIS CHILDREN.

Chicago, November l7.-Cornelius Cor
corsn May shot and killed three Of his
children and fatally wounded tho four IN
child. Corocran taen killed himself.
The Portland daily press., 1899-11-18

nasrs Of ths season, Dangers show pres
psct 10 affected.
This Isn't saying thai Bangor 10 soing
to 10 much hurt. She wsn't b.. Thsrs
10 no use denyisg. though, that Mgr.
Owen. ~ the Open Houss. has found 10
hard to keep up to his record for good
piays in November and December with
this barrier In the way. That he has done
70 IL . credit 10 him. A number Of sx-
cslient productions are booked for ists
Nevsmber and early mkt month. These
win rather more than tide ever what .
few weeks sgo locked like dark HOUSE
with no fun for nybody.
Meanwhile, Portlandsrs are writhing
nightly with NO prospect Of . release
from torment. As this Commercial
preached long time ago, Portland, In
srits Of considerably vsunted pride In
littls, IL pe ssesssd with the inherent pro
vlnoialism that bothers all Of us wsy
Down East ct timea She isn't bis
enough to run . metropolitan playhouse
under metropolitan Management In an
essentially rural oity. (Yes. thas goss y
foFtianup LeHietou eu0 Dan8ok vuBns "
make s,ms SORT of combination, either
under single management or an asso-
citation, for M utual benefit.
NOTES.
There has bsen big GALS for the opsn-
ing night OF the hlroy c,mpany next
Mopday night and the indications are
that the entire house will bs sold out
earlier than 1t was last season.
Miss frankie st. John, . Por tiand
sirl. has one of tho leadipg roles in A. T.
Scammon's PROD Of The American
Girl"
The White Squadron Is one Of the most
popular plays ever presented In this city
at popular prices.
The fact that three Portland boys, the
lie Elmar trio, are "a feature OF Culhane.
Chaoe and Weston's minstrsls, should
Insure q big business for this organiza-
tltn, which is considered the best minstrel
company ever seen at popular prices,
The Portland daily press., 1899-11-18

Are you sick with rum desease? &C
to Kelley on hill. State your case.
The Portland daily press., 1899-11-18
HI HENRY's MINsrRELs.

Hi Henry's minstrels needs no more o.
an introduction than does Paderewski.
He is the prince OF his class. Friday
and Saturday nights and Saturday natl.
nee of next week hns been selected for
his appearance at the Jefferson. and
nrioes will te as, SO, IS and 25 cents.
The Portland daily press., 1899-11-18
ANDREW MACK.

T" N.<AS>s
A magnificent production of The Last
of the Rohans" will b, given by Andrew
Mack at the Jefferson, Monday and Tues
day evenings mex. Four mammoth and
elat crate sets o scenery will be used.
All In all the presentation will be the
finest yet given In this city by nm Irish
com edian. Tasre Is chorus of 40, repre-
senting monks, peasants and tesgars.
Last, but not least. there should be men
toned Kentucky horse, ridden by Mr..
Mack, and certainly one OF this most In
tslliasnt animals yet seen upon the stage.
HI HENRy'S MINSrRELS.
HI Henry's minstrels needs no more OF
an introduction than does Paderewski.
He is the prince OF his class. Friday
and Saturday nights and Saturday mati-
nee of next week hns been selected for
his appearance at the Jefferson. and
prices will tie 75. 50, IS and rs cents.
SACRED HEART FAIR.
The fair which mas been In progress for
the last two weeks In the City hall ~
aid Of the Church of the Sacred Heart.
Will conclude with concert to he given
tomorrow night by well known musi-
clans This Is an excellent opportunity
to enjoy some fine music and at the same
time to help the church In whose bshslf
the fair Is given. The programme fer
the concert follows:
Emerig, Magntucat
Lambilotte, Ave Maria
Miss Burke and Mr.. Weloh.
| Greedy, Come to the Land Of Rest
Mr.. Billsdsau.
Reading, Selected
| Bohm. Legerde
Mr.. Given.
Nicolao. Ave Maria
Miss Twlgg.
Wood ward. Radiant Morn
Miss. rwigg, Mrs. scot, Dir. .biiieosan'M MI
WEIGH.
Bartlett, Come Jesus. Redeemer
Mrs. Scott.
a. Wagner. Song of the Evening star
b. Poppsr, Gavotte
Mr.. Osterberg.
Pic ,ollomini, Ora Pro Nob!s
Miss Burke
Rocket. Tn. Coming of the King
Mr.. -Weloh.
Mozart, Gloria, 18th Mass.
A BANGOR VIEW.
Bangor Commercially
There is weeping and wailing and
gnashing Of teeth In Portland nowadays.
Il Ia said. ever the case Of The jefferson.
the swell piayhous erected year or
two ago In that city by moneyed men
and lisa ID to a we'll known Massaehu-
sets firm of managers; Portland pride,
unless her skin 10 rather tough. must lie
hurt
The Jefferson was put up amidst lot
OF the usual Portland Boosting and the
iam boyant promise that 1t was to bs
the art center Of Maine and something
mora of that sort. 1t started with rush.
Now, after brief season, 1t has dropped
to the hone of continuous repertoire.
| II Is said that for moro than q month
nothing but repertoire will be seen there
Repertoire Is well enough-Bome OF 1t 10
excellent; but this 10 rather too much Of
what might under some circumstances
be good thing.
Bangor PEOPLE may MOI think they
ought to be interested In this, but they
are. Unless The Jefferson opens its doors
to something besides repertoire, Bangor
suffers In the same degree. No big COM
pany will oome,to Bangor from Boston
unless ID tan have stand or two on the
way down. Thus. with the Portland
academy Ct progress In dramatic art
making no effort 10 bring down TIE top
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-12-28
Rohhea Of, !, Train.

Ames, Dec. as.--A man giving his
name as Carl Smith, of Council Bluffs,
was held up and robbed on North
western passenger train while coming
into this town. He had been sitting
with u smooth-looking stranger from
Council Bluffs, who by his engaging
manner was able 10 gain his entire
confidence. When the train stopped ut
the railroad crossing west of town the
stranger asked Smith out on the plat
form. stating that he had something
confidential to tell him. When they
reached the platform Smith was
knocked senseless by the stranger. who
used sandbag for the operation, rob-
bed of his valuables, including his tick
ct TO Chicago, and pushed off the car
TO the ground. where he lay in a dazed
condition for half an hour. He was fl
nally able to get to the Northwestern
depot. where he was taken care of by
the company.
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LAST "TAPs" SOUNDED.
Victims of the Maine Disaster Laid
in Last Resting Place.

Washington, Dec. es.-B By Associat-
ed Press.)-'rhe remains of $50 victims
of the Maine disaster were buried to-
day with full military honors in the
Arlington cemetery. The exercises
We're in charge of Captain sigsbee. for
mer captain of the Maine. They were
attended by Mckinley and the mem
bers OF the cabinet, Dewey. Miles and
his staff, and many other officers of the
army and the navy. Several troops of
cavalry from Fort Myer, battalion of
marines from the navy yard. and de-
tachmens of sailors from the battle
ship Texas We're drawn up about the
flag draped caskets which were ranged
row on row, each bearing wreath of
smilaX leaves. Services were conduct
ed by Chaplain Clark of the naval acad-
emy and Father Chidwick. chaplain of
the Maine. After the religious services
detachment of marines fired salute
aud the bugler sounded TAPS"
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Grundy County Context

Grnndy Center, Dec. 2l.-The spe-
cial contest court has decided the con-
test between j. ~. Morrison, republi-
can nominee for sheriff, and j. w.
Pepperman, democratic nominee for
the same office. As the hoard of can
vassers declared Pepperman 10 be the
duly elected person TO the office OF
sheriff. he having one majority as In
dicated by returns, j. w. Morrison fill
ed n statement OF contest in due time,
and after five days labor the above
named judges declared J. W. Morrison
to have majority OF 10, according to
the recount. and to be entitled TO a cer-
tificate of election, which has been
issued. Hence, unless further pro-
ceedings change the result, Morrison
will be sheriff OF Grundy county for the
next Two years.
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Death Of Mis-. Twedeil.

The death of Miss Minnie Twedell oc-
Cured at the home of her parents. Mr..
and Mrs. Sim Twedell, 1920 East Main
street, this morning, at $3.50 o'clock.
Miss Twedell had been ill with con-
sumption for the past ten months. She
was born February 2, 1884, and had
lived in Ottumwa all her life. She was
member of the junior class of the OF
tumwa high school and was also a
member of the East Presbyterian
church. A father and mother, four
sisters, three brothers and large ci-
Gle of friends are left to mourn their
loss. The funeral services win be. held
Sunday afternoon from the East End
Presbyterian church, and will be con-
ducted by Rev. d. A. Murray. The re-
mains will be inferred in the Ottumwa
cemetery.
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FOUND DEAD IN BED.
We'll Known Resident of Centerville
PASSES Away In the Night.

Centerville, Dec. PSI. G. Bevington,
prominent citizen of CenteryilIe, was
found dead in his bed yesterday morn
ing, death having come apparently
without any struggle or pain. He has
been a prominent man in Appanoose
county politics for several years and
has held the positions of deputy treas
snrer. deputy clerk, cashier of two
different banks, and last August came
within. one-half a ballot of securing the
republican nomination for treasurer.
He was troubled with heart disease,
which was probably the cause OF his
death. He was about As years old and
leaves two children, a daughter and a
son, his wife having died several years
ago The Odd Fellows order will
have charge of the funeral Thursday,
afternoon.
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AsorHER FENlAN MEETING.
Dublin IrIshman Confirm. Reports Of
the NIovement

Columbus, Dec. 2s.(By Associated
Press. )-The Dispatch's Wheeling CIV.
Na.) special says: A secret meeting of
Irishmen was held here last night, in
the interest of the Fenian movement
and the Boer cause in South Africa l..
e. McNeigh, of Dublin, who is a cam
didate for Michael Davitt's seat in Par
lament, has been in the city a week
working up a meeting and made the
principal address. In n snort interview
today he confirmed the report that the
Fenian movement was on foot, and said
there were two hundred thousand
men ready to strike blow at England
at any opportunity.
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PLAGUE AT HONOLULU.
Steamer Brings News of it and of
War in New Guinea.

Victoria, B. c., Dec. 2s.--(By Associ-
ated Press.) The steamer Aoranga has
arrived from Australia. She was not
allowed to land at Honolulu owing to
the plague there. AS far as could be
ascertained the plague was introduced
by the sailors of Japanese vessel.
There have been three deaths.
News was received by the steamer of
bloody civil war raging among the
natives of Kiriwani, New Guinea. In
the fighting, the head chief was de-
feated and eleven villages destroyed
with heavy slaughter.
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PRICE NOT REDUCED.
Reported Reduction In Cost of Soft
Coal Does Not Apply Here.

The price of soft coal, it is said, has
been voluntarily reduced 20 cents per
ton in other cities. Ottumwa whole
sale and retail dealers, when asked it
the price had been lowered in this
vicinity. stated that it remained the
same with no prospect of change. A
voluntary reduction in any amount at
This time of the year would be start
ling indeed, and would be good news
to the users of soft coal because un-
doubtedly the severe part of the win
ter is yet to come, and those who have
not been able to lay in a seasons sup
ply would be benefited thereby. The
causes that have operated to raise the
price in this vicinity show no signs of
weakening, and that coupled with the
severe weather that is due shortly will
in all likelihood keep the price at the
present point until spring.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-12-28
IOWA TEACHERS.
Exciting Discnxsion 5Arousedi'by Prcsi-
dent Gates, Charges Against Hoard,

Des Moines, Dec. 2s.-One thousand
teachers names are enrolled on the
register of the Iowa State Teachers
association, which met here yesterday
and enough others are in the city to
increase the total to 1900.
An excited discussion in which half
a dozen college priests participated was
the most important event of the day.
President George A. Gates, of Grinnell,
who admitted yesterday that his wife's
poor health will compel him to resign,
made severe attack on the members
of the state examining board which is
composed of presidents and professors
of state institutions. President Gates
charged that the board was unfair in
its treatment of his and other colleges.
Grinnell students who apply for state
teachers certificates are obliged to take
examinations, while graduates of Iowa
university, Iowa State college and a
few Others are not examined.
President MacLean, of the State uni
versity, a member of the board exoffi-
clio, answered President Gates. He said
the board was merely administrative
and could not make an exception in
favor of Grinnell without direction
from the legislature which regulates
the boards actions.
The board took President Gates
complaint under consideration and the
matter will be settled today.
President i. III. Bloodgood delivered
his annual address last night. Presi-
dent Tswing OF the Western Reserve
university. spoke on "rhe Teacher as a
Force in Civilization,
Twenty-eight round tables were held
yesterday.
Superintendent o. j. Highlander, of
Cedar Falls, and f. j. Sessions, of Wat
erloo, the leading candidates for presi-
dent, withdrew last night. leaving Prin-
cipal w. o. Riddell, of Des Aloines, the
only announced candidate.
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VALUABLE PRESENTS.
Paul Correll, of vinton, Plays the Good
Santa Claus.

Vinton, Dec. est developed yester-
da-- by the transfer record of this coun-
ty that Paul Correll : a wealthy
bachelor, and the president OF the
State Bank OF Vinton, has this year
made some very handsome Christmas
presents, having distributed fully $751;
900 worth of the best realty of the
county among his relatives. most of
whom reside here. Twenty-four deeds
were filed for record here yesterday.
Mr.. Correll retains his personal estate,
which is still quite a fortune. He has
been resident of this place ever since
the early fifties. and by industry and
frngalify accumulated his large es-
tate.
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CENTRAL,s NEW MANAGER.
rhos. e. Clark, of Minneapolis, Ap.
pointed 10 FIJI Vacancy,

alltown, Dec. %. The appoint
lment Of Thos. z. Clark. oRMinneapolis,
at present general superintendent of
the Minneapolis and ST. Louis railroad,
to be general manager of the Iowa
Central, was officially announced TO
day. He will assume his new duties
the first of January. and is expected in
Clark is a thorough railroad man, and
while not as prominent as many that
might have been called to the position,
is yet well equipped and fully compe-
tent to make the Central one of the
best managers it has ever known.
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Killed III a Runaway

Monroe. Dec. 2s.--The s-year-old son
OF Mr.. and Mrs. William North, living
on their farm two miles west of Mon
roe. was instantly killed yesterday
morning by the team running away.
The child was alone in the wagon
when the team started to run. The wa
gon overturned on a pile of cobs, catch.
ing the child's head on the edge of the
wagonbed and dragging him several
rods. dislocating his neck.
= The remains Of. 4. Alosher, former
,ly of Monroe, but late of Galesburg,
We're brought to Monroe yesterday for
burial. His age was about rs years.
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BoUTELLE's CONDITION.
His Brother Says His Illness is Not
Necessarily Fatal.

Boston, Dec. es.-(By Associated
Press. Mo information could be
gained today at the Mclean asylum in
Waverly, TO which Congressman Bou-
telle, of Maine, was taken for treat
ment. The rumor gained currency
during the day that he was dead but
H. Boutelle, his brother, denied it. He
said: "rhere is really nothing in my
brother's condition which would indi-
cate that his illness is fatal" The con-
gressman's family physician has ar
rived and will remain for the present.
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Illinois Tenchers.

Springfield, Dec. 81. (Bv Associated
Press.) 1.-The teachers association me-
moralized the national educational as
sociation to appropriate $1,000 year
for five years to be expended in simpli-
flying English spelling. Superintend-
ent Nightingale offered a resolution
asking that the Legislative committee
work for the repeal of ,she law COM
pelling the aeaching of the effects OF
narcotics and alcoholic beverages on
the human system. The topic discuss
ed this morning was The Ideal Coun-
try School"
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A Mayor Arrested,

Cedar Rapids, Dec. 27-(Special.)-
Mayor j. l.. Jenkins, of Centrl City,
was arrested this morning, charged
daughter, Minnie Williams, aged IA.
The girl fled from the house in her
,nirht clothes and went to the home
of friends. jenkins practically admits
his guilt. He broke in the door of the
girls room. She resisted for several
hours, then escaped. Indignation runs
high at Central City, and developments
are expected.
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snb.trea.nry clerls Arre.,ed

Chicago, Dec. 27.--Clyde II. Wallace,
clerk in the United States sub-treas-
ury in this city, was arrested yester-
day OH the charge of having stolen
$4,000 in gold from the office on No
yember Is. 1t is said he made full
confession to the secret service officials.
The purchase of tinery furnished the
clue which led to the arrest.