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HELP ENGLAND OUT.
This II the Sentiment of Ex-Ambas-
sndOr Breckinridxe.

NEW YORK. Oct. PA special to the
Herald from Washington says:
Clifton r. Breckenridge, United States
minister 10 Russia during the second Cleye
land administration. in an interview states
that In case any nation or combination or
nations should attempt TO embarrass Eng
land in the present war In South Africa
II would be the Imperative duty OF the
United States 10 take the part of Great
Britain and sustain her with our whole
moral and material strength. He said:
Great Britains action in South Africa
is in line with the duty and development
OF the Anglo-Saxon race. In her present
struggle she deserves the unanimous sup
port OF the American people. In case 9TH
or European nations should. through In
ternal teaiousies. attempt to retari her in
the clear and simple duty she Is performing
at this time. the conduct OF the United
States should be determined by consiiera-
tons m.ghtier than mere political expedien-
cy or political precedence. We should be en-
Joined by every sentiment OF patriotism and
every tie Of racial kirshIp to stand shoulder
~ shoulder with our brethren across the
-
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BATTLESHIPS TIED UP.
To Meet Demand for Onicers and Men
in Philippines.

NEW YORK, Oct PA special to the
Herald from Washington says;
Secretary Long has determined TO meet
the demand for officers and men In the
Philippines by placing several OF the bat
tleshps on the home stations out Of COM
mission. The Indiana. now at the Brook
Ign navy yard. and the Texas, at Norfolk,
will be the first TO be laid up. and 1t Is pos
sible that others will follow. Capt. Sigs-
bee Of the Texas viii, be ordered to duty
at the navy department. Capt. Dickens, OF
the Indiana. will probably get some other
sea command.
Many of the officers and men on these
two ships viii be ordered Immediately to
the Philippines. Those whose terms OF sea
duty have nearly expired. will be trans
ferred to other ships on the home station.
in place OF those who have nearly a fui!
Term OF sea service before them.
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PRESIDENT NElIEN COMING.
VIII Attend to Terminal Here and
Clearwater Matters.

Special Dispatch t. the eligencer.
ST PAUL, oct. 2t.-Presiient Mellen an /
party have left S. Paul FOR Seattle 10
attend 20 proposed terminal Improvements.
When these matters are completed they
VIII GO 20 other points on the Paclfc,
and Il Is said az headquarters that several
new extensions viii he settled on This trip
wei. us improvements al Spokane and
IN the Clearwater country. Among other
things II i understood that a conference
VIII he held with President Mouier. or the
oregon Navigation
President Meien rsi,eratos the statement
that he Is keeping faith with President
M3hier liz his agreement relative 20 the
Clearwater territory. 5dit insiders declare
that as soon as th~ tire limit % ;hts
agree rent expires the Northern Pacific
Will assume 4 more aggressive attitude
than IL has yet shown In that sectian.
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EORTY-ONE WIVES TOO MANY.
Chicago Man Has Them Scattered
ThrouEhout the World.

CHICAGO oct 2t-Forty-two wives
scattered throughout the world, four Ok
whom are in Chicago was the confession
made today by Walter l.. Farnswor;h. .
Chicago candy commission man, who was
arrested Yesterday. charged with bicamy.
Farnsworth also admitted he was man
OF many aliases. Some Of these are:
Charles Branstord, A. J. Hitting. $. l..
Thomas A. l.. kieser and Bradshaw. Il
cannot tell exactly how many women
have married" said he. Il know Of eleven
In Europe. four in China, three In Peru,
one in England and over twenty others in
different parts Of the world but. 10 save
my soul | could not tell how many. I
married them for different reasons | aid
not live more than day or TWO at a
time with them. They will tell you
was good t. them"
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sAMOA's QUIET DISTURBED.
Factions of Matnafa and Tamnscse
Exchange COurtesies.

APIA, Oct. 19.-(Via Auckland, Oct %
-Ostensihly to collect the poll tax i'm
posed by the provisional government.
thirty Mataafa chiefs came into Apia
Two of their number were assaulted by
n relative Of Tamasese for breach OF
etiquette while passing the latters house.
Both factions prepared for hostilities.
but owing to the strenuous efforts or the
officials and friends Of both sides. both
sides apoiogiZed.
Neither the German consul nor the cap
tain Of the German cruiser Coroman as
sisted to avert fighting.
A proclamation has been issued direct
Ing that taxes are to bo paid only at the
government house.
Speaking generally, matters in Samoa
are quiet.
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PHILIPPINE COMMISSIONERS.


WASHINGTON. Oct. A--Charles Denoy'
a memher o( ths Philippine commission,
called a. the state department today 70 pay
his respects 10 Secretary Hay owing 20
the fact that the cabinet was aoout 70
meet. the interview wes snort. Mr.. Denoy
At once began arrangements 10 begin me
sessions OF the body when the remainder
OF the members reach Washington. II was
decided that the commission snouio meet
al the state department TO begin with. II
is earnestly desired that the report OF the
commission shall be ready for suhinissi on
10 congress when Il is convened, and the
programme fer the sessions Of the body
VIII be arranged with that object in view.
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MISSIONARY COUNCIL MEETS.
bishops and Clergy Of Episcopal
Church at 81. Louis.

ST LOUIS. Oct. 24.-Be,ween POO and 300
bishops and clergymen of the Protestant
Episcopal church of the United States
assembled to attend the annual mission
AIRY council which met today and will con-
time in session throughout the week.
Some of the most prominent aignitaries of
that denomination are in the city. The
first session today was devoted TO the
presentation and discussion OF papers. The
house of bishops viii hold meeting Thurs
DAY for the purpose OF considering the
question Of the appointment Of bishop TO
japan and slso decide what to do about
bishops to Porto Rico and the Hawaiian
tsI1Dts
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MORE FEUDAL FIGHTS.
Number Of Killings Reported In
Clay County. Kentucky.

LONDON. KY, Oct. 24-Tom Whitnore
and Dan Parker were ambushed yester-
day on Horse creek. en- route to Clay
county circuit court. The former was
killed and the latter injured. Bob Travis
was killed ar Hamlet.
report states that a Philpot. en- route
10 Manchester court. was amhushed and
Killed ~ Pigeon Roost today.
Trouble is reported on Sections creek
betw the White and Baker factions.
Circuit Judge Eversoie, fearing assassi-
nation, did not go 10 Manchester and the
opening OF the court was delayed. The
Griffins and Phiipots are present In large
numbers heavily armed. Manchester Is
crowded and the situation looks grave.
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Young COUPLE DIE TOGETHER.
Refusal Of Parents TO Consent to
Marriage Causes n Tragedy.

PEORIA, Ill, Oct. 2s-Juan Garcia.
Cuban. and his sweetheart. Miss Bessie
Maho:ey. daughter of a prominent puh-
fisher. were found dead today In the road
near here
Garcia had shot the girl and then him
self The Cuban was snanored II the giri
and wanted 70 marry her. b,st her parents
objected Last evening the young couple
Wen, walking and ala not return.
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YELLOW FEVER REPORT.
Twenty-Five New Cases at Key West
i'm Last Two Days.

WASHINGTON, Oct. "a In his las;
port 10 the surgeon general Of the marins
hospital service Surgeon Murray. at Key
West says the Cuban physicians report
only the most marked cases 10 him. The
new cases reported for the forfy-*ignt hours
prior - the close ~ business last Night
numbered twenty-five. TWO being among
the soldiers ~ the garrison During the
sa re period there Were TWO featcs
The reports t. the surgeon general are
- th@ effect that .hefe were tao new
fever ca@S In New Orleans yesterday.
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ItTEHNATIoNA CONGRESS.
Day Devoted To the Discussion of
I.thmian Waterways.

PHII-A DEf.FHIA. Oct q --Today's g s.
sion ~ the International Commercial Con-
gress Mas devoted % the discussion OF
canals and several valuable papers were
read an the subject ~ the isthrBian water
WAYS There was alAn an open discussion
~ the Is;hmfan canal Mr. Monaghan in
opening the session, SAID Germany has n1y
vast system Il Cauais ami ira; her *
ample had been eDuiate tel by Russia
II ;he <!caragrau canal is buIlt nc sad
there can be no question that there will
he saving to the world equal 10 four
hundred million collars year.
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W Gross who fell DOWN stairs on
vesle~ wav Sunday and killed himself
wes buried Yesterday. the funeral being
held from B0nney & Stewards undertake
ing narlors. Rev II II Gowen. rector
u Trinity Episcopal church. officisied
ard sntArneDt was made IN Lake View
cemetery Coroner Sparling decided that
an inquest over Gross body was I'M
necessary.
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FilipfnOs' Papal Delegate.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24.-Archbishop
Chappelle. apostolic delegate to the Phil
ippines. had a conference with Secretary
Root today. He was accompanied by
Father Mckinnon of the First California
volunteers. He expects TO sail for Ma
Mia by one OF the transports. probably
the Sherman, early in December.
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CANADIANS ARE ENTHUSIASTIC.
Welcome the Manitoba and British
Columbia Contingent.

MINNEAPOLIS. Oct PA special 20
the Journal from Winnipeg says;
There was great enthusiasm today when
the train bearing the Manitoba and British
Columbia contingent for the Canadian mill
tary 10 assist Great Britain in the Trans
vaal pulled out for the East. only hfty
men from each province would be accept
I'd ana these had been carefully selected
from each battalion and troop. 81 that eF-
ery regiment IN the Dominion service would
have a representative CitSxfns raised f25o
10 furnish comforts 30 the men, Capt. Ley
bourne commands the Manitoba consin-
gent"
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in regard to the Withdrawal OF the Federal
troops in Idaho.
Gov Steunenberg has protested very
earnestly against the withdrawal by Secre-
tarv Root before November /. II Is not
announced that the troops Will De WITH
drawn altogether from Idaho or from the
Cneur d'Alene country on that date. but
If ia NOT ukely that they will be kept away
from their home posts much longer.
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NEW YORK. Oct u me trial u an
action brought ~ Henry Hentz agains,
Theodore HaS@mever Henry u Have
never. Frederick Havemeyer ard Charles
Senf 10 recover So .l-s comml Ssians far
his services in the consolidation ~ the
companies which row form the American
Sugar Refining Company. vas commenced
IN the supreme court today before Justice
Andrews and L jury.
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Grfsis Pivotx About HondinE Of
Conductors.

MINNEAPOLIS. oct. 1t--The possibility
q Great Northern strike is believed to-
cav 20 oe more remote.
TIE grievance committee and ths rail-
road officials are equally re;icent bur the
cFAE.s seems - gigo, about she bond q5as-
ton fsr Conductors The lRtts- are wflitng
20 slagu.: 10 the bonding system. but in
sist that ire roa3 mast pay FOR tfsa fygyusss
The g-satest disa~sc.ioD Is OF the Mon
tsus divisions sra the employees - tne
f.a-stern divisions terminating ner. are ua-
4eFsio-oa 20 De aaxiols - avoid trouble
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WASHINGTON. Oct 24.-The war de-
partment has received the following
cablegram from Manila; Hughes reports
many insurgents driven out of Negroes;
Byrne struck one band. killed ten, cap
tured thirteen. Native troops struck an
other band, killed six. No casualties:
Otis"
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small SLirmishes Reported.

A dispatch go Tho Morning Post from
Kimberley dated the afternoon of October
n an8 carried by dispatch rider Via the
Orange river. where II - dated October
-. reports slight sNirmishes ana small cas-
,alttsx. II is believed. however :hat the
dispatch must refer to tlse arfnarsi train
r. ssaf
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now PASSED into American hands. and the
secretary Of war win shortly issue an
order permitting them TO ny tne Anle's.
can Tag and enjoy al the privileges OF
American register.
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CHURCH TROUBLE sETTLzA
ExcOmmunication Taken Oh p1o0
East st. Louis Catholics

ROME. Oct. A.--The following 70 the fun
text OF the official instructions from Car
dinal Ledochowski. 10 the Bishop Of Bale
VILE. H., bearing on the recent ccntrus
versy in the Catholic church Of East q,
Louis:
Remove Immediately the excommpnica.
ton from the parish, as they DO not deserve
II. Get Father CruZe 10 resign md APP
point pastor Of their own nationality ovse
them"
Cardinal Ledochowski Is cardinal project
OF the propaganda. to whom belongs The
final settlement OF all ecclesiastical con-
troversies OF this nature There d no ap-
peal from his ruling. 1t follows on thes.
instructions that the general practice q
the church for the future will be that besh'
ops must appoint pastors according TO ~
nationality OF congregations.
TO CVRE la GRIPPE IN TWO DAyA
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tahlst9
All druggists refund the money II II n1
TO cure. +. w. Groves signature y 9
each box. 25c.
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gram stating that President Stsyn OF The
Orange Free State. has issued a proclarna-
ton anaexing that part % Cape Colony
which Is north OF the Val river This
means GriqaaIard west and Becnuanalarati,
and Is apparently In consequence or the
Free State forces having SEIZED the rail-
way and all stations north Of Kimberley.
except Mafekiug, unless Mafeking has
fallen since the last news from there.
which /. week Old.
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II Is rumored al Plymouth that the ad-
niiralty Is 81 out 50 mobilize reserve feet
In home ports ana that this ard other ma
val undertakings ar due 20 the intention
81 Russia to seize port IA the Persian
Gulf
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Rev II u Brown pastor 81 me Battery
street NJ. = church. will deliver an al
dress his evening On Rights % Mar in
q. A. x. hall Collins building. corner Sec
er4 avenue ara James street, under the
auspices - the Washington Single Tax
League Ta;s VIII be .he Frst address in
n series - weekly meetings 10 ~ held IN
the above ramsf hail during the winter.
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q Rear. - " zxhinstos. II G. sree4s szst.
. ths trfr~a state isnd sries ~ko has t%er in
TIE iTst lard e.ae fos shs iss; thrs~ -n0sts i~fs
yssts<ssar for f<s Angeles. 70 vAAca E.acs Re Ia.
banS EasSsss,AS
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sTErNENBERG HEos FOR TINE.
Asks Again That Troops de Not
Withdrawn From Idaho

WASHINGTON oct II GOV Steursr-
hrrg. % Idaho. had smother conference
x.ls ga secretary 81 xx lis Afternoon
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DR., LUKENS, the Old Reliable SoecIaIIst.

OLDEST in RICHEST in edcalk nowedee -
ski-CRowNED with = EARS Of unparalleled succes
specialist
All Chronic Nervous Blood and Skin
cutting from Consultation
men for patien Hours. a M to p m tullsa
10 IL Rose First Avenu
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Sick People

Should AXE Hoststter-s stomach B.-ters
T. et..e@ alb SsseA stomach &lS a. co1s,ir a.
ton tE.15EesStca. dyspepsia Htl.1slSre4S
aver a~& Sianey 4 se4x@S + - wonder
81 Fra35stua. = stTrGEthenS she 5v@r-
worked stomach arG gives rev & % ev-
cry other cTE8r - the hs.2E +. wll he
foucs n aim a. every drug store. Ask for
4. asa sea tha, a Private R@yen@c san,
ccHsrs Ess mex s.. tie a1t:se
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TRY Hotel stevens. new dining room
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According To runners who have arrived
at Kimberley from kurumau. british
Eechuanaiant, the resident magistrate
there has recently presided at council
OF the native chiefs lie advises them
not IL participate IN the war The ma
tives expressed satisfaction at the magiS-
trate's explanation and promised to re-
In
The Portland daily press., 1899-04-14
MR.. GAME CHIEF TEMPLAR.

Lewiston, April 13 AT this forenoon's
session of the Maine Grand lodge Of Good
TempIars, Uiiah A. Caire Of West Ken
u pebunk, was elected chief templar, on
motion of Rev. A. j. Wheeler of Auburn,
a candidate for the Office in Wednesday s
contested election, the secretary casting
the vote of the convention.
A. Newburg of Rockland was elected
grand counsellor, Oliver 8. Norton OF
Portland, grand treasurer. Rev. A. 5.
Bisbee, Lewiston, grand chaplain. Leon
Newton, Canton, grand marshal. Dele.
gates to worlds grand lodge at Toronto,
Rev. A. j. Wheeler, Auburn; Grant
Rogers, Kiohmond Samuel Pearson,
Portland. Alternates, Mrs G. Rogers,
Richmond Ars. Josephine Pollard. Bidde-
ford, and Mrs. II. &. Monson, Lewiston.
The grand officers elect were installed
this afternoon.
The State Institute Juvenile workers
held a meeting In journal hall this eve
ming. The address Of welcome was by
Rev. II. G. Munson, response by Rev. A.
s. Bisbee Other addresses Were made
and papers and recitations given.
The Portland daily press., 1899-04-14
COMMITTEE ON ESTIMATES.

Another long session of the committee
on estimates was held last evening. The
chief engineer Of. the fire department, the
titv marshal the city electrician and
seyeral other officials appeared before the
committee aud stated what appropriations
would he required for the maintenance
of their departments during the coming
year. Councilman f. G. Milliken came
up from Augusta especially to urge dpon
the committee the necessity of appropriat-
ing money enough to locate fire engine
at the west end Of the city. 1t was late
hour before the committee adjourned. AS
they progressed the task which Is before
them seemed to grow in magnitude and
they believe that never has committee
ON estimates been confronted with more
difficult problem than that which Is now
before them.
The Portland daily press., 1899-04-14
UNCLE TOMS CABIN.

The undying, inevitable Uncle Iom''
Cabin appeared at the Opera house last
evening under the successful management
of q. p. Stetson. 1t Is the best dramasi
zation of this celebrated play ever pre-
sented here, and the specialtiss were o.
high order. This company could moi
do otherwise than immensely please tht
large audience in attendance.
The natural melody of the Lone Sta'
Quartette in Southern songs, the over
lures Of the orchestra and the mandolin
students were equally entertaining IN
the extreme-Erightton N. j. star.
Stetson's big company will present
their superb production Of this famous
play at Portland theatre this afternoon
and evening and two performances to-
morrow.
A big street parade will be given at
noon today.
The Portland daily press., 1899-04-14
FUNERAL GEO. + WHITNEY
Large Delegation OF Mssons aud Rail-
road Men Attend Services.


brunswick, April 1s.-The funeral oi
the late George Il. Whitney was held
from his late residence In this village
this afternoon and was attended by large
delegations of Masons and many railroad
men, In addition to the relatives and 9TH
or friends. The noon train from Port
land brought about 80 members of Port
land commandery and they were Joined
here by number OF the members OF
Dunlap commandery. From Portland
there also came Superintendent K A.
Hall, General Baggage Master Horace
II. Towle, John Jewett and other ofiic.
ials and employees Of the Maine Central.
besides the railroad men who are mem
bers OF the commandery among whom
were General Passenger and Ticket
Agent Boothby and Conductor Sanborn.
The commanderies, with Sir Knight
Solon s. Cahill acting as marshal, and
headed by Chandler's baud. marched to
the residence of the deceassdlon Lincoln
street. The services were simple. There
was Scripture reading and prayer by the
Rev. G l.. Waite, and then the impress
sive funeral ritual OF the Masonic order
was said by the rrelats of Portland corn
mandery, Rev. MIR. Worcester. At the
conclusion of the services at the house,
line was formed and under escort of the
Masons the funeral procession moved to
the burying ground. At the grave. there
were the Masonic exercises and a dirge
by the band. The pail bearers were Sir
knights Leander W. Fotes, Augustus
+. Moulton, Frank g. Stevens, +. k.
Boothby, A. S. Kinds ard A. II. Bur-
roughs. There were many beautiful
floral emblems, among them being the
following: A cross of lilies from Port
land commsndery, q large wreath from
Payson Tucker. ESQ.,, a mound and sickle
from J. W. Sanborn and others, represent
ing the Boston g. Maine; q pillow from
the Order of Railway Conductors, the
initials of the name OF the order being
outlined In colored blossoms against a
dark background, and other beautiful
devices and cut flowers from the sm-
ployes Of the Union Station in Portland,
the conductors of the Maine Central rail
road, Dunlap commandsry, Hon. j. W.
Wakefield and 4. j. Dillon.