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The Portland daily press., 1899-12-14
Witness Said He Saw Her at
Barnet's Room.
Asst Attorney McIn.
tyre Cross Examined.
Morning Devoted to Pen Habits
Of Prisoner.

New York, December 13.-The trial o.
Roland X. Molineux for the killing Of
Mrs. Katherine J. Adams opened today
with William Kinsley, the handwriting
expert still on the witness stand. Nearly
the entire morning was occupied by this
expert with the detailed and necessarily
dull description OF the pen habits Of ths
prisoner.
Proceedings were enlivened Just before
the midday recess by the appearances - a
witness Of Robert Stephan Holt. a mem
Der of the firm of Holt 81 Co. During the
examination Of this witness, the name Of
the wife of Molineux was dragged into
the trial for the first tins. Mr.. Holt had
testified that the lats Henry Q. Barnet,
~ho died at the Knioksrbocker Athletic
club, about year ago, was also con-
nected with the firm Of Holt s. Co., had
identified certain letters as being in the
hand writing of the deceased and upon
cross-sxamination by Mr.. Weeks had
testified that n lady from out Of town had
called upon him at his Lexington avenue
resldepcs some time In November. The
questioning evidently puzzled Assistant
District Attorney Osborne who immedi-
atsly seized the opportunity TO examine
the witness about Mrs. Molinsux. Mr..
Holt said that he had known her when
she was Blanche Chesbrouuh, that he had
met here several times at the Knicker-
booker Athletic club. He testified that on
one occasion he had been In Barnst's
room ut the club when Miss Chesebrough
was there. The witness, Barnet, Miss
Chesebrough and another woman had
besn attending an enter tsinment at the
club, and tad visited Barnet's room.
Barnet and Mifs Chesehrough remained In
the room alone together. The witness re-
membered that there was part OF q bottle
of champagne on the table when he was
there. During the aftsrnoon, Assistant
District Attorney McIntyre appeared for
the purpose of giving Mr. Weeks an OPP
portunity to oross-examine him. I'm 40
count Of the recent postponement Of the
inquiry into Mr.. McIntyre's connection
with ths case and the peculiar oircum
stances that the witness, though oon-
neotsd with the district attorneys oifioe,
had nevertheless BEEN the personal friend
OF Harry Cornish, of Mrs. Adams and Of
Mrs. Rogers, hsr daughter, had been en-
pioysd as attorney for Mrs. Rogers, had
prepared for Mr.. Rogsrs's articles for
separation from Mrs. Rogers. had been
summoned to the apartments Of Mira
Adams Immediately altar the murder, had
discussed the crime with all Of these di.
rectly interested at that time, 1t was
thought that the assistant district attor-
nsy might under oross-sxamination by
MIR. Weeks have something Sensational to
tell.
The cross-examination, though very
searching apparently did not elliott any
Important facts not thoroughly familiar
to the public. just before adjournment
for the day Edwin II. Barnet, brother
orH G. Barnet was placed on the stand
for the purpose Of identifying specimens
of the handwriting of the deceased.
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-14

far as known twelve Democrats. eight
from New York, two from Pennsylvania
al d one each from Maryland and Massa
ohusetts will vote for the bill. The speak
ers before the recess today were Msssrs
Fowler of New Jersey, Lacey of Iowa
Cushman, of Washington, Hamilton OF
Michigan and Burton of Ohio, Republi.
cans for the bill; and Msssrs. Drundige
of Arkansas, Wheeler Of Kentucky, Ben
ton Of Missouri, Fox of Mississippi,
Pierce of Tennessee, Sulzsr of New York.
Cowhead of Missouri Otey of Virginia.
Gaines of Texas, Democrats and MIR. Bell
of Colorado, Populist, against 1t.
The House adopted a resolution for a
holiday recess from Wednesday. December
to 20 to Wednesday, january 8. Mr..
Richardson, the minority leader, asked
that the House adjourn over tomorrow to
give the members an opportunity to par
ticipate IN the Washington memorial ex-
ercises. bnt Mr.. Payne, the majority
leader, objected. He said II George Wash.
iugton were alive. he thought he would
he In favor of the House proceeding with
the transaction of It's business.
At the night session the feature was a
characteristic speech by Mr.. Linney. Re-
publican of North Carolina, the only Re-
publican who voted for the Teller resolu-
ton In the 54th Congress, In explanation
of HIS change of position In favor of the
gold standard. The gold standard had
stood the test OF experience, he claimed
and had proved itself the ideal standard.
The other speakers were Messrs. Robin
son, Democrat of Indiana, Kleberg,
Democrat of Texas, Reidy, Democrat OF
Virginia, Coonie, Democrat of Missouri,
Zenor. Democrat of Indiana, Kitchen,
Dsmocra. Of North Carolina, and Henry,
Democrat Of Texas, all against the bill
At 10. 80 the House adjourned until
eleven O'Clock tomorrow.
IN THE SENAT TIE.
Washington, December l3.-At the be-
ginning Of today's session of the Senate,
MIR. Gallinger presented bill for the
ccdifioation Of the pension laws. 1t is
proposed that the commission shall CON-
slst of jurists and members of the q. A.
X.
At 1880 the Senats went into execu-
tive session.
AT 1.2i p. m. the Senate ad journed.
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-14
GOVERNOR OF CUBA.
General Wood Appointed To succeed
Gen. brooke.

WASHINGTON, December 1s.-By direc-
ton Of the President. Major General
Leonard Wood, U. y. ", was today as
signed TO the command OF the divisious Of
Cuba, relieving Mnjcr John d. brooke,
q. s. A. Major General Wood will in
addition to his duties as division oom-
mandsr. exercise the authority Of mill
tary governor of the island. On CO nipple
tion Of the transfer Of the command
Major General brooke Is ordered 20 repair
TO TINS CITY and report TO the sdjuta mt
gensrsl of the army for further orders Of
the secretary CT war, He will be accom-
panied By his sutnorlzsd Aidss.
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-14
METHUEN'S DEFEAT.

Gravity of situation Can Hardly BE
Over Estimated.
London, December 18.-Gen. Methuen,
as expected, followed up his artillery at
tack with general assault on the Boer
positions.
The HighIandsrs, 1t is believed, must
have stormed the BoeI position more
than once, while the fact that the guards
were ordered to support the Highland
rear looks rs though the Beers may even
have outHanked their attackers.
One report declared that Gen. Cron je
attacked the British.
The only compensation the British
have been able to discover In the dis.
heartening story Is In Gen. Methuen's
statement that he maintains his position
olcse to the Beers thus arousing the hope
that he will retrieve the situation.
g.Apparently the commandments Of Sstur-
day and sunday did not shake the Beers
grip on their position and 1t seems GER
tain that they merely withdrew their
guns and rifiemen under cover. while Gen.
Methusn INDUCED in the usual artillery
preliminaries Monday and that when the
Britt: III guns were Obliged to cease firing.
owing to the danger of hitting the ad-
vancing troops, the Beers speedily 1000
cupied their trenches aud overwhelmed
the nighlanders with tsrrible fire. prob.
ably accompanying this by an attack on
the British right flank and rsar.
Alarm Is beginning to be expressed In
many quarters as to the situation Of Gen.
Msthuen.
Considerable Significance attaches to
Gen. Msthuen's statement that he Is
entrenching himself, indicating fear that
the Beers may follow up their advan-
tagss, adopt the Offensive and attack him.
Indeed. the gravity OF the situation
from the British point Of view can hard
ly be overestimatsd.
4 Gen. Methuen's long lines Of oommu-
nication to De Aar are most vulnerable.
should they he cut, Gen. Msthuen will
find himself in a very tight place, II only
from lack Of supplies.
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-14
NOMINATIONS BY GOVERNOR
Long List Was Made Public
Yesterday.

Augusta, Dscsmber l3.--Governor
Powers made the following appointments
today:
Judge Bath Municipal court-SAnford
l.. Fogg, Bath.
Agent Passsmaquoddy tribe of Indians
Charles A. Role, Princston.
Committee to examine treasursr's &C
counts-Hsnry w. Mayo, Hamp den; j,
o. bradbury. Saco; q. q. Barreli. Ellis
worth; Patrick Ii. Gillen, Bangor; Au-
sustus X. Hixby. Skowhegan; X. 3. Par
Commissioners of wrecks and ship
wrecked goods-Wiiliam e. Sawyer,
Boothbay Hsrb9r; John H. Brennan,
Inspector OF fish-Charies e. Mills
North Haven.
Inland iish and game wardsns--A. v.
Trumbull. Denmark; John Collins,
Leeds.
To administer oaths, acknowledge
deeds and solemnize neutrality-suspicious.
A. Knowlton, Rock laud.
Dsdimus Justioe-Albsrt W. Grover.
Bethel.
And long list of notariss public, trial
justices and Justices Of the peace, includ-
ing the following:
Notaries Pubiic-Joseph II. Trott,
Bath; Frank ID. Fendsrson, Limerick !;
Godfrey S. Dupre, Biddeford; George H..
Clark, Bath; George ID. Bisbea, Rumford
Falls; Carlos y. Heard, Biddeford; l.. r.
Cook, Ysrmouthvthe; 1-'' 80 -
Trial Justices--J.M NJ. Holland, Dixfeld;
Frederick A. Hobbs, Alfred.
Justices OF the Peace AMI Quorum-Al-
vim stuart, Kennebunk; Ralph D. Nor
ton, Portland; Alfred y. ktmball, Nor
way; Thomas m. Given. Topsham
Eugene il. Ciondman, Windham; Burton
smith, Portland. James W. Crawford.
Brunswick; Hollis Turner, Peru: l., X.
Cook, Yarmouthville; Joseph K. Burn
ha Sam
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-14
GEN. wAUCHoPE KILLED.

London, December 1s.-The war Office
has received the following despatch from
Gen. Foerestier- Walker:
"Csps Town. Tuesday, December ~.
"Msthnen wires that Gen. Mauchope
was killed In action yesterday"
MAKING II HOT.
Brere Camp, Natal, December IL. The
Beers are still sheliing Ladysmitn. The
heat Is terrific.
WILL THEY BE NEEDEDf
Cleveland, Ohio, December 13.-Ths
Plain Dealer tomorrow will say:
"A party Of s5 young Irish-Amerioans
has left this city to join the Beers In
their fight against Great Britain. At
New York. these young men. VINO are
mostly veterans OF the Spanish-Ameri-
can war, will join about 800 other Irish
men and the entire rarity will sail from
New York ON saturday for Paris. I"
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-14
THE JoLO TREATY.
Text OF II Has asea sassnassea 20 ths
senate.

washington Dscsmbsr tas-Ths tsxt Of
the agreement between 0sn. Bates aud
the Sultan Of Jolo, bsttsr known as the
Joio treaty. has been sent 10 the Senate
By the President.
Il consists Of Is articles and 10 signs d
By Brigadisr General John O. Bates. His
Highness, the Sultan Of Jolo. the Dato
Rajah Muda, the Dato Attik. the Dato
Calbi and the DAto Joaksnain.
Il recognizes the sovereignty of the
Unitsd States. The disnities Of the Sui
tan and his officers shall be respected and
their religious customs shall be respect
ed and not inserfsrsd with.
The Suitsn's lana cannot be en-
croachsd on and when land Is purchased
By any person 10 must be upon max
ing due compensation and consent Of the
Sultan.
There shall be free trade with the 9TH
or Philippine Islands.
The Sultan shall be allowed to commu-
nioate direct with the govsrnor-senersl of
the Philippine islsnds In making oom-
plants against the commanding of51cer
OF Jolo or against any naval commapdsr.
The Introduction OF firearms and war
material 10 forbidden. except under
spscino authority Of the governor gen.
eral.
The Sultan agrees to cooperate with
the Americans In the suppression OF pi-
racy.
Crimes Of Moros against Moros shall
be tried by tina Sultan's government
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-14

This 10 the Tooth anniversary Of tn,
death Of George Washington. and In cum
memorstion Of the event, the Maine His
to-ical soclety will have on Inhibition
at their rooms In the Public Library
building, n numter Of valuable relics re
iating to the "Father Of His County,
and the inci1ents connected with hi
death.
The society has always had q mum bel
Of historical articles oonnecsed with thi,
famous event, but these have bssn great
~ added to by outside contributions
and the collection which they have on
exhibition Is one of the most valuable IL
the country.
The most Interesting relic. and on.
which on account CT its later connec
tions makes IL Of mu,h great value, Ia q
look Of washington's hair which was
left the society by the poet Longfe low,
and which IL incassd In a locket on
which Is the autograph Of the poet.
The hair Is gray.
In connection with this relic Is large
collection OF papers which proves re-
yuuu u CeEtnIntJ tnuk tno IOuA Is ktu
Though left the society some years ago.
they have, however, but just come into
possession of 1t, through Miss Aii,s
Longfellow Of Cambridge. who recently
delivered 1t personally TO the society.
Among the other valuable relios In the
collection Is bit of Washington oolfin.
MIR. 6oold of the society has also bit
of tree which he got at Mt. Vernon,
and which the first President planted
himself.
Several pictures of the rooms at Mount
Vernon are on exhibition, and famil az
scenes connected with Washington's life
at this place are also to be seer.
A copy Of the Portland paper. Jenk g
Gazette, Of December 30, 1900, with tn.
irst account of his death. Is shown, b
sides several other documents, giving the
action Of Congress in regard to the event.
A Boston papar, owned by Mr. Goold,
containing On advertissmsDt of lands for
sale. owned by Gsorse Washington 10
also on exhibition.
The different articles were on exhi-
bttion ut the rooms of the society yestsr-
day afternoon, and they may also be seer
BY thoss interested on this and Friday
afternoons from 9 to 8 O'Clock.
SONS OF THE REVOLUTION.
At tho First Parish church this after,
noon, the Sons Of the American Revolu.
ton will hold appropriate services In
observation of the oentenn NAL Of the eath
Of George Washington. Hon. Augu stuf
b. Monlton will preside and the address
will be delivered by Rev. George III.
Howe Of Lewiston, chaplain Of the Maine
ociety.
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-14
WERE MOWH DOWN.
coaitnaed From first Page.

err colonies must be sought and accepted. !"
Toe Standard. which comments upon
the sssminpiy astonishing number OF the
Beers" oonjectures that . substantial
portion Of tss Boer commanders has been
recruited from the Cape Dutch.
All eyes are now turned hopefully to
sen. Butler who, taking into account the
troops with Gen. White In Ladysmith,
has altogether 3o,c0) men.
A despatch from Boer sources ssys that
kimberley rem aimed quiet during the
hattie Of Magersfontein.
The special correspondent OF the Daily
Mail ct Mvdder river, describing the fight.
'ng. says:
1.-THE Boer trenches extended far be-
end the kopjs into the open plain.
these on the plain were hidden By soresns
Of leaves. Those near the kopjs were
susrdsd by double line Of barbsd wire.
evidently they feared our stormi ng and
the bayonet attack.
I'VE raked tie hoppe and trenches with
an intense, well directed IRE Of 80 guns.
noluding . naval gun and q howitzsr
battery, both using lyddite. believe
CD, y effected severe damage."
The Boer prisoners report that ons
yddite shell fell among 40 men. only hve
Of whom escaped unhurt. Other shells
hurst In the snemy's laagsr, causing Its
complete destruction.
The Beers are In still larger force than
we found them at Moddsr river, outnum-
bering rs by almost three 10 one Inc
Trausvaalers are apparently dominating
In their military councils, although In Q
minority"
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-14
FIRE AT SOUTH GARDINER,
Standard Kindiing Wood Factory
burned.

The train over the Maine Central rail-
road which arrived In this city at 30
o'clock this morning reports that while
passing south Gardiner big fire was
burning In the plant Of the Standard
Kindling Wood factory at that place.
A late report was to the sffeos that the
tblszss were rapidly spreading. and at 2
O clock the Maine Central had lost Its
wires at South Gardiner on count Of
the poles having burned down.
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-14
MIR. MOSES NOMINATED.
Appointed Collector OF the Port by
President.

Washington, December iS.-The Fresi--
dent today sent these nominations ID the
Senate:
William d. Bynum Of Indiana, to be
general appraiser of merchandise.
Charles Nj. Moses, collector of custt ms
for the disssiet OF Portland and fal-
mouth, Maine.
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-14
A TEN CLUB LEAGUE.

New York, December 13.-Littls was
done at the meeting Of the National
League base ball clubs today.
1t was said that all hope Of looping of
four clubs had been given up. but that
the season viii open with ten clubs In
the har ness, Cleveland and Louisville be-
ing the two clubs which 1t Is proposed to
drop.
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-14
BEEN Att BEFORE.

Albany, N. Y, December i3.-The po-
lioe here know p. L. King, the burglar
shot bS a night Waterman at Deep River,
Conn.,, this morning, as suspicious
character. He Is being suspected as be-
ing one of those who robbed brew cry
In Amsterdam last fall. He was ut one
time brakeman on the Boston & AL
bany railroad and stopped at the Eastern
hotel here. Two weeks ago he left AL
Eany, bidding his friend Thomas Farley.
barkeeper, from whom he borrow
money significant farewell, saying.
'I'll come hack richer or / won't COM
back at all"
He returned the sum by money order a
few days ago and 1t was Farley receipt
for this order that identified King.
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-14
BURGLAR IDENTIFIED.
Man Who Was Shot mt Deep River Was
r.. Il. King.

Deep River, Conn, DECEMBER 10 by
msans of money order found on his
person, the burglar who was shot whils
eudeavoring to force an entrance into
Deep River Savings bank has been
identified as p. Il. King, formerly Of Al
hauv n "
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-14

Postmaster Stinson of Augusta wac
In the city Wednesday.
Hon. Fred Atwood. wintsrport. and
Prof. Eariss Barnes of Boston, are at the
Falmouth hotel.
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-14
TO CURE LA GRIPPE IN TWO DA Us

Take Laxative Rromo Quinne Tablets. All
druggists refund the money II 1t fails to cure.
\. W. Groves siSnaiu IS ON each be4 25c.
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-14
The
of
Woman

is fine and beautiful head of hair and nothing is more
scouraging than to have this the crowning gin Of
NATURE become thin gray faded II often prevents
advancement In only business bat in social way
Many women have lost the opportunity oil desirable
marriage simply because they have gray faded hair.
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-14
HYOMEI
SOAP

The FIRST and ONLY one ever manu-
factured without the use of FATS,
GREASE and DANGEROUS ALKALI.
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-14

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will positively restore gray bleaehed hair to its orig
iua and youthful color whether il be brown black o.
golden II Is not dye and its cannot be detected
By your nearest and dearest friend. Equally good for
men and women.
Hair-ttealth Is sold by leading druggists every
prepaid in plain sealed package. receipt Of 6oc by
LONDON SUPPLY CO., $50 Broadway. n Y.
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The Portland daily press., 1899-12-14
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or sent by mail. TTfCc LCC.

THE R. 7. BOOTH CO., Ithaca, N. Y.
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-14
Nothing Like 1t

has ever been made before, and if 1t
were not for the beautiful, creamy
lather, one would doubt that soap of
any description was being used.
There Is no soapy smell.
No overpowering perfume.
No smarting of the skin re.
suits from Its use.
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-14

Instead, the skin is thoroughly cleaned
and refreshed, every pore is opened,
soft, smooth and entirely free from
ble1nish. In fact, no troubles of any
Wind witt the skin can exist when
Hyomei Soap is used daily. Try it
bncs, and no other will ever be found
among your toilet requisites.
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-14

GEN. Miethuen story of his Defeat at
Modder River.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-06-30
NOTICE OF SALE OF LAND.

Pursuant to and by virtue of an order of
the Orphans Court Of the County of Hudson,
New Jersey, made on the ninth day of June,
A.. D. 1899, the undersigned, administrators of
the estate of John B. Bruins, deceased, will
sell at public vendue, to the highest bidder,
on Wednesday, the 26th day Of July, 1899, at
two o'clock in the afternoon, on the prem
ises:-
All that certain lot. piece or parcel of land,
situate, lying and being in Jersey City, Hud-
son County and State of New Jersey. and
may be more particularly described as follows:
Beginning at a point in the southeasterly
line Of Jackson avenue, distant forty-five and
eight-tenths feet northeasterly from the north
easterly corner of Jackson avenue and kearney
avenue; thence running ID southeasterly sew
enty-two and fifteen one-hundredths feet, more
or less, to a point in the northwesterly line or
lot number three (3), in block number seven
teen 0D, as laid down on the New Map of
C~laremont, Bergen Heights. Hudson County.
New Jersey, made by G. /. Van Horne, Sur
veyor and Civil Engineer, Town OF Bergen,
Hudson County, N. J., August 1, 1861 which
point is distant forty-fve and two one-hun-
dredths feet northeasterly from the northeast
erly line of Kearney avenue, in a line at
right angles to said Kearney avenue; thence
(0 southwesterly along said last mentioned
line of lot number three t0 eighteen feet;
thence () northwesterly to-, along and beyond
the northeasterly side of a building now on
the premises adjoining southwesterly hereto
seventy-two and three-tenths feet to the south
easterly line Of jackson avenue; thence "a
northeasterly along said line of Jackson ave-
nue. nineteen and seventy-nine one-hundredths
feet to the point or place Of beginning.
Also all that certain lot, piece or parcel
of land and premises, situate, lying and being
in Jersey City. in the County of Hudson and
State of New Jersey, bounded and described
as follows:-
Beginning at a point in the northerly line
of Virginia avenue, distant two hundred and
sixty-nine feet and eight-tenths of a foot
(269.8 ft.) westerly from the corner formed
by the intersection of said northerly line Of
Virginia avenue with the westerly line or
Bergen avenue, and from thence running %
northerly at right angles to Virginia avenue
one hundred and lightweight feet and eleven
hundredths of a foot dSS.11 ft.) to the line OF
lands now or formerly of Rapp; thence 90
westerly along said line of lands now or for
merly of Rapp twenty-five feet (5 ft.); thence
() southerly on a line parallel with the course
first run one hundred and lightweight feet and
eight one-hundredths of a foot asses ft.@ to
said northerly line of Virginia avenue; thence
"a easterly along said northerly line of Vir-
ginias avenue twenty-five (20 feet to the point
or place of beginning.
MARY BRUINS,
Administrative.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-06-30
Glars Peace Endeayors.

Iorous side light is cast upon the
Engs of the Peace Conference at
by the latest item of news
Ing from Russia. The Conference
5 the outcome of the Cars over
ig desire for universal peace. In
by tina preposterous dreamer.
y~tcf.theLittle Father called it together
8 devise a, plan of disarmament in
which all the nations of Europe are to
agree.
lie tries to i'd the other powers to dis
arm. he himself has just announced that
Russia would spend $685. oO,O 900 in the inn
mediate future for ordnance and mu-
nitions of war. OF course no one will
question that His Imperial Majesty
brought on the conference with the best
Intentions in the world. But his action
affords a singular commentary upo his
theory. as a practical, working force in
rhe present state of civilization.
/ There is one pleasant feature, at any
rate. of the Cars war plans. Some $780,
{o0o,O 900 Of his money is to be spent in this
country for articles which we produce of
q better quality than any of the warlike
nations of the Old World.