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The Portland daily press., 1899-03-03
DEWEY WANTS LIGHT BOATS.
d apartment Doing All II Can To Pro-
vide Them.

Washington, March 2 Admiral Dewey
Is again pressing on the navy department
the urgent need of vessels of light draft
as means OF communication among the
numerous small islands Of the Philippine
group. To this end the gunboat Vixen
which figured bravely for vessel Of her
light calibre ut the outset of the Cuban
campsigu, has been ordered to be fitted
out Immediately at the Norfolk navy yard
for Manila. This viii take about month
and 1t probably will be three or four
months before she joins Dswsy's feet.
Besides the Concord which Is perhaps a
little too inree to be classified az oae Of
the small craft, the only light vessels now
In the Philippines now available for run
ming about those waters are the Penel
and the Helena. The Cas.ine and the
Princeton, however, are now speeding In
that direction, but the small craft equip
ment there will be inadequate The de-
partment Is anxious to afford Admiral
Dewey all the assistance possible. He has
repeatedly called attention to the great
Importance of this work and had emphn-
sized the fact that it 10 the light vessels,
fit to skirmish about in the shallow water
and to run In and out of harbors where
the large ones would be useless, that he
wants, rather than the heavier tpyes.,
The Portland daily press., 1899-03-03

company numbers twenty persons and
the repertoire is particularly attractive
one. The play selected to inaugurate
the engagement is d Enrery's immortal
drama, 1.-THE Two Orphans" 1t will To
given an adequate production by the
MAYNARD company, all the costumes and
scenic effects being new and appropriate.
Tuesday evening the classic comedy,
"Pygmalion and Galatea' will be pro-
duced and on Wednesday new comedy
by Edwin Maynard entitled 1.-TWO Fools
Meet will be the bill.
The specialties introduced between the
acts and at appropriate periods during
the action of the plays are of superior
order of merit and refinement. Among
the more prominent artists who will
contribute to this portion of the enter
tainment is Bessie Gilbert, the talented
lady cornet virtuoso, little Rae Potter, a
phenomenal child prodigy. whom the
Gerry society in New York city COM
PEELED to recite herlsongs while playing
an engagement at Keith's New York
theatre. The comments of the New
York papers!on it is well known to the
local play goers, Sanfield Macdonald,
dancing comedian, and Harry Mayo, the
clever singer and song writer and author
of Just Plain Peggy" The Singer in the
Gallery" and several other popular sue
cesses. Reserved seats are now on sale
for the entire engagement.
NOTES.
The Rossini club gave their weekly con-
cert yesterday morning. The programme
WAS printe yesterday.
The Portland daily press., 1899-03-03
THE DETROIT CONVENTION.
Details of International &. Il. Conven-
ton Next summer.

Boston, March 2.-Secretary John Willis
Endeavor has announced some of'the de-
tails of the programme for the Detroit In
ternational Endeavor convention, which
will occur July 5 to TO-
wednesday morning, July 9th at ten
o'clock the usual meeting will be called
to order. The afternoon will he given up
to the annual meeting of the board of
trustees
The open session of the convent ion will
be held Wednesday night. The mayor of
Detroit aud Rev. q. b. Newman, repre-
senting the city pastors and Chairman
Strong of the local COMMITTEES OF arrange
ments will each voice word of welcome.
Then representatives from England,
Canada and America will respond. On
Thursday morning will come President
Clark's annual address, the general score
tary Is annual report and the sermon
The denominational rallies Of the con-
ference will be held Thursday afternoon
in the churches. Thursday night there
will be two great tent meetings.
Friday morning there will oe two ten
meetings. In the afternoon viii 10 two
great schools of methods in the tents AMI
Friday night will give another oppor-
tunity for two other popular mass meet
ings.
Saturday morning there will be dis
cussion of Christian Endeavor principles,
and In the afternoon grand out ng
down the river to Belle Isle. Saturday
evening there will be the old time re
unions by states in the church head
quarters.
On sunday sermons will be listened to
in the churches in the morning SUNDAY
schools and Christian Endenyor pray T
meetings will be held at the regular
hours In the afternoon there iii be a
Sabbath observance meeting.
On Monday, the closing day, interest
will be sustained by meetings in the
terts in the morning There will be two
Junior rallies. one in each tent, Monoay
afternoon. For the evening there viii be
at least two great farewell meetings.
The Portland daily press., 1899-03-03
MORRILLS.

The semi-annual election of the officers
of Lebanon oommandery, Knights of
Malta, was held Wednesday evening The
following were elected: Sir Knight Com.
mander, Lewis q. Goddard; generalissimo.
Guy h. Hill; captain general, W. A.
Derrah; prelate. Silas Ii. Redmond; re-
oorder, George f Allen; treasurer, Frank
I. Miller; sen ior warden. Earl Marsh.
These with the sppointise officers are to
be installed next Wednesday evening by
District Deputy Brown and staff. The in
stallation exercises commence at 80
o CLOCK, and are to be followed by ban
quet and entertainment.
The young ladies connected with the
ladies' circle of Rookamescook tribe of
Red Men, will serve a picnic supper Sat
urJay evening commencing at seven
O'Clock ut Red Mems hall. A social will
follow the supper.
An adjourned meeting Of the Deering
city government is to be held this eve
ming at 7. so O'Clock.
City Marshal e. X. Brown made a trip
to Oceandale Wednesday afternoon where
he took Joe Mack, a smart IA year old
vicinity in various places. The boy is
without home, his mother having gone
to Boston, and his father falling TO pro.
vide for him. The father Is also sal to
be very unkind in his manner toward the
boy Marshal Brown has found no me
for the hoy at Stroudwater.
The Portland daily press., 1899-03-03
JUROR MILLIKEN CONVICTED.

Boston, March 2.-Cbarles I'll. Milliken.
the Chelsea barber, who has been on trial
during service as juror in the City hall
teaming cases, was found guilty by jury
in the hyperion court this afternoon.
When the verdict was announced Lawyer
James who represented Milliken, asked
that sentence DO deferred until later in
the day. Mr. james said he desired to
offer some testimony. which, he believed
woula affect the judges mind In the
matter of sentence and as these witnesses
were not present this morning. he wished
an extension of time until later in the
day SO that he could cali them. Judge
Gaskell consented to wait until afternoon,
when after listening 10 u number of wit.
nesses, he sentenced Milliken to state
sri snn for period of not more than five
nor less than three years.
The Portland daily press., 1899-03-03
MoLlNeux BROUGHT INTO COURT.
MS Arrangement Postponed ny RE
guest OF Counsel.

New York, March s,-Rolapd ID. Bolln
eux, indicted on the charge Of murder
In the FIRST degreee for the killing Of Mrs.
ksthering j. Adams, was taken from
the Tombs into the general sessions court
today for arralpnment. lie was trlfie
pale, nut impertuable and smiling as ever.
Scarcely had Mohneux appeared before
Recorder COT, when Clerk Hall, holding
the Indictment in his apds said:
ROLAND Burnham MoIineux, you have
been indicted for murder"
Here he was Interrupted by Mr.. Weeks.
Molineux's counsel, who asked that time
should he given to the defenc, before
pleading.
Recorder 6of asked about how much
time he would need, and Mr. Weeks stated
any reasonable time; about a week.
District Attorney Gardiner jumped to
his feet and stated that week was too
long time in which to take to examine
the indictment and plead.
Recorder Goff stated TINT n week was
not too long as the charge was serious
one and the defendant should have ample
time In which to protect himself h'
then set the day for pleading for next
Tuesday
Mr.. Weeks then asked:
Il would like to ask the district at
torney when he proposes to move this IN
dictment for ttial?"
81 will not call on the district attnrne
to answer that question now,' said ke-
oorder Goff
Mr. Weeks stated that the renson be
made the request was that he saw II stat
ed In the press that District Attorney
Gardiner intended to move the iDuict-
mont for trial some time in April. 1t "a
was the case. every moment OF time was
valuable
Recorder Golf stated that all this would
be proper TO answer when the plea was
made and Issue Joined.
The proceedings in court consumed
only about six minutes.
The Portland daily press., 1899-03-03
NOMINATIONS CONFIRMED.

Washington, March 2 The Senate to-
day confirmed these nominations: 80 n.
Harry III. Clabaugh OF Marylen ], asso-
late justice of the supreme. court Of the
District of Columbia.
David ID. Shelby of A labama. u. S.
circuit judge, fifth judicial district.
surveyor of Customs Jeremiah l.. Nc
earthly of the district of Boston and
Charlestown.
:. 5. Blanchard, appraiser of merchan-
disc, district OF Boston and Charlestown. ..
A. A. Hartman, postmaster at Bridg-
ton, Me. Es&
army.
The Portland daily press., 1899-03-03
CONFERENCE OF ADvENTIs1s.

South Lancaster, Mass, March 2-The
worlds conference of the seventh Day
Adventists today elected These officers:
Observation-Disclosures q. A. Irwin, Michl.
gan.
Secretary-Elder 1. A. Hooper, Mich
gan
Treasurer-Elder A. G. Adams, Michi-
gan.
Executive ommittee-Elder q. A.
IRWIN and Elder .. A. Olsen, Norway !;
Elder A. g. Daniels, Australia; Elder j
Ii. Morrison, Nebraska; Elder A. j.
Breed, California;; Elder A. L. Jones,
Michigan; Elder II. Evans. Michigan;
Elder X. NJ. kilgore, Tennessee; Elder
Allen Moon, Pennsylvania; Elder ). ID.
Lane, Illinois; Elder ii. w. Cottrell,
Massao usetts.
The Portland daily press., 1899-03-03
FREE OF CHARGE.

Any adultsuffering from cold settled
ln the breast, bronchitis, throat or lung
troubles of any nature, who will call at
F. L. Ficketts, 2l2 Danforth, L. w.
Stevens, l07 Portland, McDonongh d
Sheridan's, 235 Congress, or j. K. Goold,
d Co.'s, POI Federal St, will be presented
with sample bottle of BOschee's
German syrup, free of charge.
Only one bottle gwen TO one person and
none to children without order from
parents.
No throat or lung remedy ever had
such sale as BOschee's German
syrup in all parts of the civilized
world. Twenty years ago millions of
bottles were given away, and your drug
gtsts Will tell you Its success was marvel
GUS. 1t is really the only Throat and
Lung Remedy generally endorsed phy-
sicians. One Is cent bottlewill cure or
prove its value. Sold by all druggists in
This city.
The Portland daily press., 1899-03-03
WOODFORDS.

Sunday evening next, Mrs. l.. M. N.
Stevens and Miss Gordon will speak at
Oninby hall, Stroudwater, under the
auspices of the W. G. U. u, and the
Loyal Temperance Legion. A memorial
service for Miss Frances X. Willard the
deceased national president of the union,
is to b, held.
A petition is in circulation in this
ward, asking the legislature for passage
of the bill to make the prohibitory law
more effective.
The work OF dividing the large store in
the Odd Fellows block at Moodfords, Is
now in progress. 1t Is believed that In
response to the demand for small stores
that the place will let better il divided.
The following advertised letters are at
the Morrllls corner post office; Mr.. VIM.
Brown, Mrs. Mary Deering, Mrs A.
Fuller, y. r. Hanson, j. A. Hunt, Mrs.
W. ]. Libby, Walter Milliken Charles
Peterson, Mrs. hilary Rogers, care of MIR.
N. Plummer, Mrs. f. l.. Sawyer, Miss
i. M. smith, Frank Tibbetts.
The ball held recently by the Misses
Alice and Florence Winship In Hoegg
hall, Deering Center, was deciaed suo-
cess. The party numbered sixty couple
many of whom were from Portland.
MIR. W. A. Derrah has returned from
Houlton, where ne has been on business
ri
The Portland daily press., 1899-03-03
oEA1-s,

IN this city. Marcn 2. Dorcas Ell ,.anball.
Funeral on Saturday afternoon ~ = o'clock,
from her late residence, No. 25s Cumberland
street.
In Rockland. Feb. %. James NJ, ST. Clair,
aged 81 years months.
In Rockport. Feb. FL. Mary Shields, widow OF
George Brewster.
In Noblsboro, Feb 20, Gideon Hoch, aged rs
years months.
In Lewiston. Feb. 20, Ethel GLADYS. daughter
OF Thomas Ferguson. aged years = months.
In Waterford, Feb. 90 Lucy A. wife of Jona-
than Howe. and daughter OF the late David
Burnham. South Bridgton.
10 Dennysyiile. FEB. 10. Mary ID. Morang.
eyed 90 years.
80 years.
In Cutlor. Feb. 1T. Mrs. Sarah Ann Turner.
aged 80 years
In Bar Harbor, Feb. IS, Miss LENA s. Bills,
aged 30 years 8 months.
In Birch Harbor, Feb, 10. Miss Nancy Crane.
aged years
In Brooksville. Feb. IS. William s. Cousins.
aged 81 years.
The Portland daily press., 1899-03-03
MUSIC AND DRAMA
BELLE OF NEW YORK.


"The Belle of New York" is again on
The wing for the season ard alights at the
Jefferson March and { with new set OF
plumage, a conspicuousy fine cast AID
the iriesistibls Dan DAILY as the officially
appointed fun-maker extraordinary OF the
galaxy of talent. MIR. DAILY contributed
much towards establishing The Bell' In
the good graces of the London public
duplicating in the English capital the
success that marked his quaint exploita-
ton ut no nue. of the role of Ichsbod Bron-
son. Abe Casino directory signalled his
return home by promptly promoting him
b the position of a stellar Feature of the
American Belle organization, the one
which is coming to the Jefferson and 1t
is freely claimed that if any body is EMIT
led to be featured as shining light 1t Is
this same DAILY.
Concerning the coming of the famous
operetta, anticipation runs high, for 1t is
we'll understood that the management has
had to compete with its own former
superb efforts to give due effect TO every
suggestion of the author and composer.
Seats on sale this morning at 10 O'Clock.
GORDON'S DOUBLE MINSTRELS.
Gordou's MINISTRIES are still occupying
the boards at the Portland theatre and
will continue to do SO for the rest of the
week. The bad weather yesterday some
what effected the attendance but the
company did not permit it's enthusiasm
to abate in the slightest degree and the
m II1a m pa al
the day before. Many of the musical
numbers and variety turns were applaud
I'd and there is fervor and JUNCTION
about the genuine darky in his stage
work which always catches the crowd.
The company will appear at matinee
and evening performances today.
GRAHAM SUNDAY CONCERT.
The announcement that the Graham
Genuine Southern Speciality company
would appear at Portland theatre next
Sunday evening and render another of
their refined sacred concerts has aroused
an unusual interest among all classes
that is clearly manifest in the demand
for seats for this event. The concert
given last Sunday evening was one of
unusual excellence, still Manager Ora
ham promises even a better one next
Sunday evening male and female
quartette and band of talented colored
children have recently joined the COM
pany and will contribute special nnm-
bers at this concert in addition to those
of all the old favorites who were here
week ago. Reserved seats are now on
sale at special prices.
EDWIN MAYNARD COMPANY.
At Portland theatre all next week Mr..
Edwin Maynard, the sterling heroic
actor and Miss Sara Macdonald, an
actress of rare talent and charming per-
sonslity, supported by their own compa-
ny will appear in select repertoire of
new plays supplemented by several of
of the most successful standard dramas.
This is the first engagement of this
splendid group of players in this city and
Judging by their success in other cities,
local amusement lovers are assured
week of meritorious prod uctions. The
The Portland daily press., 1899-03-03
MORE TROOPS FOR OTIS.
six Regiments Ordered To Manila BY
Secretary AIger.

Washington, March 2.--The Secretary Of
War has just ordered the reinforcement Of
General Otis by six regiments. These are
the 9th infantry, now at San Antoine;
the 9th artillery, scattered along the At
lantic coast stations; the 9th infantry at
Madison barracks; 18th infantry in New
York state, 2lst infantry at Plattsburg,
n. Y, and the 10Th infantry at Fort
Crook and neighboring posts in the
middle west These regiments have been
ordered to make ready to proceed to San
Francisco aud thence to Manila.
The Portland daily press., 1899-03-03
SENATOR GRAY TO BE A JUDGE.

Washington, March q -Sonator George
Gray Of Delaware, whose term expires
March 4, has signitisd to the President
that he would accept "a tender OF appoint
ment as United States circuit judge for
the third judicial circuit, comprising
the state of New Jersey, Pennsylvan
and Delaware, and his appointment has
been definitely decided upon
The nomination, however, will not be
made until after the adjournment of Con 4.
gress.
Senator Gray is a gold Democrat and
was one of the American commissioners
In the recent peace treaty negotiations.
The Portland daily press., 1899-03-03
l. A. W. APPOINTMENTS.

Pittsburg, Pa, March 2.-President
KEENAN, of the l.. A. W., has announced
the appointment of tho following chair
men OF committees of the League Of Anne
rican Wheelmeu:
Racing Eoard-Fred Gerlach, Chicago.
Rights and Privileges-Conway W.
Sans, Baltimore
Rules and regulations David j.
O'Brien, Omaha
Mem bership-WiAiam A. Howell, Rock
Vile, CT.
Chairman Gerlach has had two years OF
experience as niembe OF the racing
board and Is considered as well equipped
for the position which he Is 10 flll
The Portland daily press., 1899-03-03
MARRIAGE ,.

In this city, FEB. %, by Rev. A. ii. Wright.
Fred w. Smith and Miss Emma F. Cushing,
both OF Portland.
In Stroudwater. Deering. Feb. IS. by Rev. ID.
r. Ford, Guy w. Davis ana Miss Lucy Il. john
son.,
In skowhegan, Feb, %, Wallace G. Nash and
Mrs. Ella q. Richardson.
In North fayette, W. j. Trefethen. NJ. D., of
Wilton and Miss Addie May Jones OF North
Fayetle.
In East Livermore, Feb. 81, Bennie L. Cram
of Llvermore Fails and Miss Grace NJ. Young
OF East Livermore.
In New Sharon, Artemas Furbush OF Farm
ington and Miss Frances Sawyer of New
Sharon.
In Detroit. Feb. %. Walter l.. Cobb of CaIals
and Miss Mary G. Bowman OF Detron.
The Portland daily press., 1899-03-03
nfARr DISEASE.
Same fact. Regarding the Rapid In
e. ease Of Heart Troubles.
DO Not BE Alarmed, Rat Look For the
Cause.

DO Not BE Aiarme ed, Jsat Look For the
Cause.
Hearr troubles, OF least among the
Amprifaus. nre certainly increasing and
while this may te largely due to the OK
oitelngft and WORRY OF American business
iIfe, 81 ! more often the result Of reak
sior,scls. Ct poor digestion.
Repl orgHniJ diseess IL incurable: but
not one csss in "a nundred Of heart trouble
IL organic
The close relation between heart trouble
and voer digestion is because both organs
are controlled by tie same great nerves.
the ~ mbs'hetic and Pneumosastric,
In nnutt.r wny, also. the heart iseuec.-
cd by the form OF POOR DIGESTION, wnicn
causes rns AMI fermentation from naii
disegsed foed Ihfre Is a feeling OF op-
pressis n and heaviuess In the chest causec
by pIessuTe OF tie 1istended stomach on
the heart eud lungs, Interfering with
thoir action hence arises palpitation and
short brrnlh
Poor d,gestinn also poisons the blood,
making IL thin and watery. which irrf'
tntes ana week.-mrs. TIE heart
Tho most sensible treatment Tor heart
trouble ia 90 improve the digestion and to
insure the prom ut assimilation OF food
1his can he done by the regular use
fter inca OF some safe. pleasant and
ell ctive digestive preparation, IKE
Stuarts Dyspepsia Tablets. which maybe
found Mt most drug stores and which con-
tain valuable, hnrmless digestive elements
In a pleasant, convenient form.
IL h safe to say that the regular pe-sis
tent use OF StusrJ's Dyspepsia Tablets at
meal time viii cure any form OF stomach
trouble except cancer of the stomach.
Full sized package ofsthese tablets sold.by
druggists at 30 cents. Little pooE on
sto9'aca troubles mailed free. Address u.
stu,Tt ca. MARSHALL, Mich.
The Portland daily press., 1899-03-03
TRIBUTES TO BARON HERsCHELL

London, March In the House OF
Lords today, Lord Salisbury, referring to
the death of Baron Herschell. said iJ was
an almost irreparable loss He added:
His great popularity with our kindred
race ON the other side of the Atlantic had
pointed him out for the position he lately
occupied and In which he showed great
self-sacritlce and deep interest in tie
work of which he was carrying to sue
cessful conclusion.
The Earl OF Kimberly. che Liberal lead =
err in the House of Lords, paid similar
tribute to the memory of the deceased
statesman.
The Portland daily press., 1899-03-03
DRANK PRUSSIC ACID

Springfield, Mass. March 9. -Francis
Motirsth, aged 22, better known .as
Mon" Kelley, drank an ounce Of prussic
Wednesday evening and was found dead
at o'clock this afternoon. Nc Grath
had had life of adventure. Last
spring, hearing the police wanted him, be
entered the navy, serving on the Glou-
cester up to two weeks ago. he was
married December is last while home
on furlough.
The Portland daily press., 1899-03-03
HOBSON ADVANCED.

Washington, March 2.-The President
today sent this nomination to the Sen.
ate: Assistant Naval Constructor Rich
mond Pearson Hot son to be advanced ten
numbers from number | of the list of as
sistant naval constructors to mum Der
eight on list of naval constructors for
extraord mary heroism.
The Portland daily press., 1899-03-03
FUNERAL OF LORD HERsCAELL

Washington, March 2.-The funeral
services over the late Baron tarrer
Herschell will be as simple as possible
The body will be remove from Cawalle~'s
undertaking establishment where IL now
lies to st. johns church, Saturday nftur
noon, and the services VIII be C, III fnenet q
at BIB and will tie conducted ~ the
Rev. DIR. Alexander Mackay Smith. the
rector of the church. At the conclusion
OF the services the remains Will lie taken
to New York aud will be placed ON board
q steamer. bound for England, probably
on Wednesday afternoon. Lady Herscheil
will await the arrival of her hus bann' S
remains at her home. Invitations TO at
tend the funeral services have teen ey-
tended the President and members OF
she cabinet, the justices of the Supreme
Court and the Diplomatic corps.
The Portland daily press., 1899-03-03
LETT CASH BEHIND.
PAPER BAG TRUST.

New York, March "A combination of
the leading paper bag manufacturers of
the country was brought about In this
city today, when the last of the stock sub
scriptions were deposited. The new com
pany will be- known as the Union Bag
ard Paper company and will have u
capital stock of 81, 900, COO.
The Portland daily press., 1899-03-03
COTTON DESTROYED BY FIRE.

Charlotte, N. c., March 2.-Fire here
today destroyed the Southern railway
freight depot, cotton compress, the joint
property OF the Southern and Seaboard
raj ir Dads and large storage warehouse,
four thousand bales Of cotton for export
to England and Germany, and several
hundred tons of commercial fertilizers.
The loss will be about $400, 00a Insurance
unknown.
The Portland daily press., 1899-03-03
Expenditures.

The nominating committee. Mrs 6. b.
McGreger, Mrs. W. M Jordan and Mrs.
John Green, presented the following list
of names for officers. which were elected:
President-Mrs. A. f. Waldron,
Vice President-Mrs. W. f. Kilborn.
Secretary-Mrs. Fred X. Harrington.
Treasurer-Mrs. Henry Blanchard.
Directors-Mrs. George Gray, Mrs.
SkiIlings, Mrs. Drew, Mrs. 4. NJ.
Pickett, Mrs II. l.. Taylor and Mrs.
Clay ton Harrington.
Mrs. Edward Jones was elected to take
the place of Mrs. MoGregor, who was
Obliged to resign. Mrs. Il. o. Bailey and
Mrs. 5. f. Bearce were elected to I'LL the
places in wards eight and nine.
The Portland daily press., 1899-03-03
VOLUNTEERS SENTENCED.

Washington, March 2.-Action on the
sentences imposed by courts martial on u
number OF privates Of the eighth volun-
teers infantry was announced in orders
issued by the war department today. The
men were tried at Camp Gilman, AmeIi-
Gus, Ga. on various charges, but such as
are to be punished by imprisonment are
to be confined at Fort san Severino.
ku
The Portland daily press., 1899-03-03
DEwEY's CoMMIssIoN READY.

Washington. March 2.-The commission
Of George Dewey to be an Admiral in the
navy has been made on: at the navy de
partment and sent to the White House co
Le in readiness when the bill creating the
Office OF Admiral is signed by the Presi-
dan