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The Portland daily press., 1899-08-04
KEEP OUT YELLOW FEVER.

City Clerk Dyer said yesterday that 1t
was probable that the board OF health
would take some precautionary measures
against the possible introduction OF yell
low fever at this port on account Of the
prevalence of the disease at the Soldiers
home, Hampton, Va. The Boston board
OF health has already taken steps in this
direction and has issued the following
oder:
Until further orders, all vessels arriv.
ing at this port from any port in Virginia.
or from Chesapeake bay shall first stop
at quarantine for examination and no
such vessel shall proceed TO the city until
authorized to do SO by the port ply
sicians."
The matter will be discussed at the
nesting OF the board of health today.
The Portland daily press., 1899-08-04
BRIEF JOTTINGs.

Mr.. George r. Newtegin, OF Portland,
who leased the Hotel North at Augusta,
has decided not to open tue hotel on his
own account.
The Standard .Hesi company has llei
a bond for $4,000 in the suis brought
against IL by George Sylvester OF Port
land, and the attachment against tie
company's. property at the county Jail
has been released.
Judge Brown of Rhode Island will pre-
side at the September term of the o. $.
court, sitting in Bath.
Z Next Saturday the employees of the
Thomas P. Reals Co. will go on their an :
nusl outing to Peaks island. The store
will be closed fer the day.
Workmen are rapidly repairing the
building of the Thomas Laughlin COM
pany on fore street. which was damaged
by fire recently. An extra story is to be
added to the building to accommodates
the ever increasing business of this firm.
The Country club party left on an ex.
ira car ut 9.45 yesterday morning under
the direction of Henry p. Cox, for the
Country club house at Falmouth foreside.
The repairs to the boilers at the county
jail are now nearly completed.
The construction OF the new sidewalk
on Portland bridge. will be begun next
week.
On August 0 the annual convention of
the Maine County commissioners will
meet in Auburn. where the commission
ers will be entertained by the Androscoa-
gin board. An elaborate programme of
entertainments is heing prepared. The
Cumberland commissioners will attend.
The Portland Camera club proposes to
hold three days exhibit for the state
neg November. Addresses by photo
graphic experts will probably be deliv-
cred. Circulars relative to the plan will
be issued In a few days.
The new club house Of the East End
Yacht club is nearing completion and
will be opened in short time, with a
reception and other festivities, includ-
ing. probably, yacht race.
Liquor Deputies Gribhen and Osborne
made seizures at Nos. go and 342 Fore
street; la and 453 Commercial and
Danforth streets. Wednesday night theJ
made o haul at No. 4s9 Congress street.
A case of scarletsfever In the rear of No.
IS Cedar street, has been reported to this
board OF health.
An Important meeting OF Portland Col
ony Pilgrim Fathers. is to be held this eve
ming at O'Clock in Orient hsll, Earring
ton block. A question of vital import
snce to the members Ia to be considered.
The Portland daily press., 1899-08-04
EASTMAN BROS. & BANCROFT.
QUEER GAME PLAYED BY TRAMps


Yesterday Mrs. Chadwick, who keers
a small shop on Upper Danforth street
reported to the police that abe was awak-
ened about eleven o'clock, Wednesday
night, by someone knocking loudly at her
door. She arose, dressed and going to an
upper story window, inquired what was
wanted. Standing upon the steps was
man who said that he was an effi,er and
inquired II she knew that her front shop
door had been broken In. She replied In
the negative and he then desired admis-
sion. His general appearance did not
tally with that of an officer and she re-
fused to ncceds to his request. He then
inquired II her husband was at home and
was told that he was then In Lewiston
ON business. The man next inquired II
there was not rear entrance tc her shop.
About this time a man passed by the
house and Mrs. Chadwick called to him
to inquire II her aocoster was police
man. He answered that he was "a
drunken bum" and then the man who
was accompanied by two others who now
made their appearance. took TO his heels
The Portland daily press., 1899-08-04
PUBLIC BUILDINGS COMMITTEE.

At q nesting of the COMMITTEES on pub
lilo buildings yesterday afternoon 1t was
voted to improve the plumbing and SAN
itary arrangements In Engine ons's
house, the amount to bs expended being
about s'5. 1t was also voted TO improve
the sanitary arrangements in the Casca
strest school house, thoroughly overhaul
ing the plumbing and putting the build.
ing In better sanitary condition. This
work win cost about 1880 The commit
tse adjourned to meat this morning when
the plans and specifications for the new
Park street school house will be examined
and the question OF location OF the man
uai training school settlsd.
The Portland daily press., 1899-08-04
THINKS IL BELONGS TO YORK
COUNTY.

Mr.. George p. Wesoott's name has been
mentioned by some of tae York county
papers as a candidate for Congress to
succeed Mr.. Reed. In an interview yester-
day MIR. Wescott Ia qrStsd as saying that
the announcement was indeed surprise
to him and that this was the first he had
heart of his being doomed" for this
position.
He stated furthermore that he thought
the nomination belonged 20 York county
and York county should have it. "Thsrs
are plenty of good men there" he added.
NJ. wescost also stated positively
that his business interests vera such that
he could nat for a moment think of 40.
cepting the nomination.
The Portland daily press., 1899-08-04
HAD STROKE OF PARALYSIS.

Mr.. Matthew Jones 70 years of age and
= veteran OF the Civil war, had stroke
of paralysis while attending to his duty
as flagman at the round honse. Union
station, Wednesday. His family ply
sician was called and he was removed to
his home on Stevens Plains avenue in an
ambulance. His condition Is still quite
critical, but he was more comfortable
yesterday.
The Portland daily press., 1899-08-04
patrons Of the PRESS who arr &c

Patrons of the PRESS who are 60
ing out Of town for the season are re-
minded that they may have the adj
dress Of the paper changed as often as
desired, if they are regular subscribers.
To those not regular subscribers the
paper will be mailed at the rate of
fifty cents month.
The Portland daily press., 1899-08-04

Mira winsiow@s sootntas ryrap.
has been used over Fifty Years oy millions OF
mothers for their children whiIs Teethina,
with perfect success. IL soothes the child.
soitens the gums. aliays Pain. cures Wind
Collc. regulates re bowels. and Is the best
remedy for Diarrhoea whether arising from
ieething or other causes. For sale by Drug
eists In every part Of the world. Be sure and
ask Cor Mrs. winslow's Soothing Syrup. 25 CITE
Q bottls.
The Portland daily press., 1899-08-04

Bears the signature OF cHAs. II. FLETCHER.
In use for more than thirty years. and
The Kind IoE Have .1lsgays BosgAE.
cAsToRIA
Bears the signature of cHAs. II. FLRrcRzs-
In use for more than thirty years, aud
The Kind Yoa Have Alsoe,s Bought.
cAsToRIA
Bears the signature Of cHAs. IT. FLErcHER.
In use Tor more than thirty years, and
The Kind You Have Aissays BosxAt.
The Portland daily press., 1899-08-04
FRIDAY SALES.

There are many opportunities at our command
which we let pass by UNDECIDED.
VIII you let this be an UNDECIDED opportunity?
In our Friday Sales bargain prices rule in many de-
partments
Select your especial need from the list of bargains
we quote.
The Portland daily press., 1899-08-04
ExECuTOR,s N0rlCE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that he
has been duly appointed Executor OF the last
VIII and Testament AMI Codien OF
lAVINIA ELDRIDGE. late Of Portland
IN the County OF Cumberland, deceased, and
given bonds as the law directs. All persons
having demands against tire estate Of said
deceased are desired to present the same for
quested to make payment imme diateIy.
JOHN II. CARD,
Portland, july 81, 1902 aug4d1w3wEs
The Portland daily press., 1899-08-04
sPoT cAsH-oLp COLD.

We give You the highest price for Old Goid as
We use Il for making rings. McKENNEY the
Jeweler. Monument square. octz7dtf
The Portland daily press., 1899-08-04

Eczema. scsld head, hives. itchiness of
the skin of any sort instantly relieved,
permanently cured. Deans Ointment.
At any drug store.
The Portland daily press., 1899-08-04
TIE PRESS.


Owen. Moore & Co
Oren Hoopefs Sons.
Ira n. CLARK & Go.
Eastman Bros. & Bancroft
Casco Bay steamboat CO...
a. n. FuSs s snns.
Frank n AK.
Grand Trunk Railway system.
johnson 4 Lambert
The kearsarge.
Congress 81. II itei.
W. l.. Wilson 4 Co.
Executors Notice.
Puritan Bicycle Factory.
New VANS To Let FOR Sale. Lost, Founi
and similar advertisements Will be found undCr
thar appropriate heads on page 4
The Portland daily press., 1899-08-04

We offer some especially good bargains In this de-
partnen and call your attention to the fact that posi-
bly, you will find just what you need at so moderate
price, that not to buy would be unwise.
Ladies Dress Skirts.
About so wool Skirts, in black or coIors. Prices
ranging from $i2S to $i4oo to be closed out at Friday
prices
CA Golden Opportunity
Odd lots of Dress Skirts in hopsackng plque.
Regular Prices $780, 600, $50, 800, LOO, 1898.
Fridays l.25
Crash Dress Skirts
Fridays Prices, use. zoe, Csc.
WraDDprS
The Portland daily press., 1899-08-04
Leather Goods.

Boston Shopping Bags.
Real alligator with cloth trimmings.
Regular Price $3.50
Fridays t" 800
Real alligator with cloth trimmings.
also all seal.
Regular Price $500
Fridays !" 200
All seal.
Regular Price 1915
Fridays +" $50
Seal with cloth trimmings.
Regular Prices $3.50 and 2.25
Fridays s. l.5Ol
Cloth trimmed.
Regular Price $l.75
Fridays I" LOO
One lot of Pocket Books.
Slightly damaged by handling.
Regular Prices soc and 25c
Fridays +" lie
One lot of Belts.
Green, black or tan leather.
Fridays Price Zoe
One lot Of Summer Blankets.
white with colored borders. size liza.
Fridays Prices Csc, SEC, CSC
One lot full sized Spreads. all
hemmed.
Fridays Prices S3c and $I.O01
One LOT of Outing Flannel, So
inches wide.
Fridays Price Sc
The Portland daily press., 1899-08-04
Fan Dept.

Odd lots of Fans to
be closed out at FRI
day Prices.
The Portland daily press., 1899-08-04
Shirt Waists.

China Silk Waists All our high-grade Shirts In
in plad or plain coos Guiding West End"
Regular Price 2 90 makes-percale gingham
FRIDAYS /" LIS white yokes
Regular Prices. $3.50, 200, I.5O
Wash Silk Waists. Fridays " L19
small lot in black and One lot of Shirt Waists
white effects. lawns, percale and cambr;cs
Regular Price, $3.50 Regular Prices. $75, 150, LIS.
Fridays ll9 Fridays SIS
Chldren's Shirtwaists.
lot Of shirt waists, sizes TO- H. years
Regular Prices. $50, rs, so
Fridays Z" $.l9
The Portland daily press., 1899-08-04
Toilet Goods.

Toilet foods.
"Eastman's Royal Purple"
Perfume.
Regular Price 40c
Fridays " 25c
One lot Of Brooch Pins.
Regular Prices, soc and 25c
Fridays !" loo
One lot of Bonnet Pins and
Combs. cellulold and horn.
Regular Prices, Csc and 25e
Fridays I" Toe
One lot OF Side Combs, celluold
and horn.
Regular Price, 25c and Is C
Fridays T" Zoe
Muslin Underwear.
One lot Of Cambria Drawers UNI
brella style, tucked ruffle. edge Of en-
broidery.
Regular Price, CSC
Fridays " soc
One LOT Of fine Cambria Draw
ers, deep ruffle. tucked and trimmed
with Torchon lace.
Fridays Price 75c
One lot Of Muslin Gowns, round
yoke Of tucks and embroidery ruffle
edged with "Val' lace.
Regular Price, LOO
Fridays s. 69c
The Portland daily press., 1899-08-04

Silk Dept.
Odd pieces of Silk
Shirt Waist and Dress lengths
at Friday Prices.
The Portland daily press., 1899-08-04

Cotton Department.
One lot Of unbleached
Sheets,
81 inches 90 inches.
Fridays Price, 45e
Is pieces of Madras,
in stripes, plaids and checks.
Regular Price, 15c
Fridays !" Toe
One lot of Pique,
in desirable styles.
Regular Price IL l-2
Fridays Price SC
Three styles Of Hemstitched
Handkerchief.
Mexican borders,
Fridays Price IL l-2.
One lot Of
Children's School Handkerchief.
Fridays Price lie
Pure Linen unlaundered initial
Hdkf's.
Regular Price IL l-2c
Fridays +" 4 for csc
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peers, but nevertheless I passed several
remarks which i knew failed TO please
the Tagaio rebels and in spite OF the fac,
that my conversation must pass through
the interpreter. once or twice when
waxed wroth and told him what mighi
happen IL he continued his course. the
little pig like eyes snapped viciously, and
i felt certain that he knew what / had
said az soon a. the interpreter did.
AT the eud he told Us that something
might possibly be done, but he would
make no promises.
Discouraged and disheartened we lef,
him. Joined mis- staff AT ''tifnn' In the
broad hallway Of his Bakor residence and
once more crossed the gl!stensng waters
To old Manila.
This interview with Agiinaido was bu.
a beginning. for less than a week after
was approached BY parties closely allied
with the Filipino cause. Among them was
Paterro. the officer who negotiated the
sale Of ASuinsidos rebellion In 1857. He
made me a fiat proposition that IL the
requisite price was produced these press
would he set free. Then I knew why
Aguinaisfo had been so re;icent: We had
not talked finance with him. To me came
this proposition by means Of which Asuin.
aldo hoped to use his clerical prispners
ss means Of revenue. and hardly think
that there is q person among the Ameri-
cans now I'm Luxon who will not agree
IN the saatemgn; that AUiinaido's gov.
ernmsn. possesses for him no attractions
outside Of those which are given to I, by
It's financial feaures.
This is the story os my three most i'm
portsn, interviews with the man whom
our government would at present give q
good deal to capture ard whom. had Ad-
mira' pewey's system been followed BY
ards after Montojo's defeat would neve,
at any tine have been where our people
could nos lay their hands on him a. any
time they so desired.
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SAYS GOLF Is ON THE DECLINE.
foxhall keene Heiteves the Game Il
Loaing 1ts Popularity.

Foxhau kerre,x statement In an Eastern
paper 30 the effect that golf viii be out
uf fashion IN few years Is not accepted
among golfers in the West Yesterday
several OF the resf ren about town who
are actively interested in the sport were
INCLINED 20 rtdseule the idea and pointed
so che fact that golf ia fast becoming
favorits game, aud is not altogether
rich mans rasfsrae. By the Improvement
az the links ard the ocsning Of public
links IN the near future the enthusiasm
in sAa sport IS shown they said. There
81 not the slightest Sign Of any waning
Of sateress in the sport. local golfers say
hn,. On the contrary. interest IL on the
increase
IN .h~ West golf has Increased at
wonderful rate and tae lately organized
association ~ tAe wslf eluhs around Chi
cage deeS wcs beck as X golf was On the
decline
f'oxAan ksetsE statement fellows
Il think ;ne Same is already on the
decline TaeSs ysars from TOW Il wtis
command aas little attention and the
newspapers wAtsa are aow printing such
hsxferteSi sce9unsx ~ - sensational ssa-
terss Will scarcely notice IT'S reco-ds Ia
Arae~fe& golfers play IN all seasons IL
sunshine - hlssxarsS. and IL is only rat
wFa5 s1rEess sagssd sse the Outcome after
which there Is bound 10 Re Q reaction t.
. backward dsrecttcn.~
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what he thought Was a great Goid dis
covery. When We were ready to start
the morning we camped there he was
gone. We were q little alarmed. as the
Indians had been acting su~picionsIy for
the last few days. 30 ! started out to
hunt him up. with a feeling that there
was possible trouble ahead for us. I rode
around 30 long looking for him that !
was getting pretty anxious. when coming
up 20 the river I spsed him down on HIS
hands and knees on the sand scooping
IL up tn his hands and blowing against
IT, I was beside him before he saw me.
Mistake Of . TenaerfeSt.
What are you doing. butcher
asked. He looked up surprised and star
tied, his face flushed and his eyes staring
and wide open. I've found a gold mine.
See here He pulled a handkerchief out
OF his pocket and showed me serne parti-
Giles Of quartz ard pyrifes. which did gilt
ter IN the sun There's tons 81 gold right
here I examined some Of the sand
Look here. butcher ssid. This amt
geld. It's nothing but pyrsfes'
lie insisted it was gold ard got pretty
hot over my dispussng him. IL took all
the persuasion could use 20 get him
back on his pony and headed for the
wagon. on the way back advised him
10 show some OF the sand TO Miller who
had considerable practical experience
prospecting. Ard set his opinion on H.
MILLER was mighty glad tn see sss conn
ing hack. 'Wha. were sou fellows ceing
cut there he asked. swobe didn't an
swer. Wei. Miller says l. the butcher
has struck . gogd mine and Il q million
asre. Here's some Of the ssaR.' pulled
a handful Of the sand on. Of my pocket
aud showed II 10 him Hs just glanced
a, 4: and threw IL away. Cold. Why,
butcher. 10 atn't q id thing bat sand.
psa yoa suppose ycEs could Ard gold with
IN ave miles az this trail There ain'i .
feet ~ Ind around here thar hain't been
prospeered hundreds of times There
amt enough indications 70 pay . MAJ
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OF the wagon. We had a fye-gaiIon keg
OF prime snake bite antidote hung on the
hind axle. About halfway across. Just
when We were in about the worst place.
some fresghters just behind us called to
us that the keg had dropped of. Miller
was afraid We would get stuck in the
quicksand. so he kept right on toward
the bank and called back. Any of you
fellows can have that whisky that will
get 1T 6wobe and I were afraid to leave
our horses, 80 we followed Miller. The
fresghters were pretty thirsty. They stop
ped their teams. jumped In and houndered
through the mud and water chasing the
whisky. II took them "a good haif-hour's
hard work to capture the keg and get II
back to their wagon. which they had
found stuck In the sand. The oxen could
not bulge II an inch. They sampled the
contents OF the beg in good shape and
then took TO the water again and carried
the mill shoes with which their wagons
were loaded 20 the west bank. They were
iron castings weighing over 100 pounds
each. Getting that key delayed them .
day.
I'VE had no trouble with Indians on the
entire trip We saw them almost every
day. sometimes q lot Of forty or nifty
bucks together and often one unaccom-
panied. They came 10 our camps, talked
with US in broken English and by signs.
apparently taking much interest I'm what
We were going TO do with the turkeys.
Once in awhile they would follow along
near US for hours. I don't think they
ever stole OF killed a turkey during the
trip. I can't say as much for the white
men We saw. I don't believe we passed
a ranch or stage station without having
one or two Of our birds stolen
wolAsA MarasAess.
'-The second night cut - Dobe Town.
Just west Of Fort. kenrney where we
crossed the Platte. we had quite a scare.
The weather had got pretty warm and
along toward night the turkeys wouldn't
drive very well. IL was no small job 10
get them into the coopu. 20 we left about
half of them roostinE around outside.
Soon after dark We heard them saua~king
and duttsrinx near the coop and wagon.
We thought at once IL vas Indians. for
We had seen several that afternoon. We
crawleG around among them and had The
satisfaction Of seeing few wolves trot-
ting OF. each with q turkey in his mouth.
The next morning We took stock and
found that the wolves had got away with
thirty fowls That woIf episode was =
mighty unfortunate thing for us. All the
rest at the way they followed ia ard
hung around our camps They got 50 bold
they ~ould snatch gobbier rlgnt before
our eyes In bread daylight We stos
good mary AZ them Some Of the sams
wolves, am sure. followed us clear 20
Denver. Between the station-ksepers and
the wolves cur dock vas getting pretty
SINAI! By the time we reached Jaisshurg.
which then was oniy stage station. ard
Miller MAS c1r-espordlngiT hlue. II be-
gan Ia lock As though ws would land In
Denver with only the wagon
"Af Hsnderson is,and the butcher mate
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the water line 70 ~ fest. She has 4 beam
OF 50 feet and depth Of !. feat Hee dc
placement n something less than 20op souaL
ana she 10 expected to develop under fosood
drausht q sped Of something over = kness
an hour. Her horse power - am ohe
has many watar~ttGht compartmsnts an1
coal-carrytnw capacity suf1ciesa4 fer .
considerable radius Of action.
Her armament will consist Of two -.
centineter H0ntoytA guns mounted IN tar.
ress. and four l3-centimster gums Of Tho
same make On her broadsadaa. NE Win
be lifted also with q battery a mstSegu
rapid fire runs and six C7-mtilimeesr gums,
She viii have three torpedo tuhee. divided
between fore and an. oha Win - com-
manded By Captain Don Jaeohe Mac
MAhon.
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for wsshing for . color 0voho vs. ma.
disappointed and disGvsted.
The next day. May q. Ne reached
Denver with only 70 birds NH. 1As sur.
keys were the nrSt ones evse Wrought %
Denver and were In grsaa demand. oeltta9
~ from ~ TO ~ ap1ses. / havo uaAo
railroad was built and On enanA It than
had some exciting times With ths InAiAao,
but that which remember shout tlhe bsGe
Of any WAS with KILLERS tuskeyA"--
Omaha Bee.
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a9+ti'sa<de a.
= Ec44osd Him. :,
BY DOUGLAS WHITE.

AvITE was In Dewey's hands,
AnIl but outside the walls which
III ~ separated the arsenal from the
IN city proper Aguinaido and his
eleven chiefs had sek MP their
~ beadquarserx. Thu building
49, tnclcsed these Philippine rsvolu
e6m1Dts uas the Mecca toward which ev-
- Vfdator turned Immediately upon his
rival q csvite.
~ GROUND tackle Of the first feet II
e-ss.Snsres had bat the evening before
G~o3 ~ holdings. Early In the morning
S~eAs tie landing at Cayite. and passed
= f1ran1h the dismantied barracks to
3 Sk6eh eur boys In blue were to be % soon
ssr1anaA, Beyond the gates In the arsen-