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The Portland daily press., 1899-10-05
PRESIDENT STARTS WEST.
Party Left Washington For Haif
Month's Trip.

Washington, October 4 President snd
Mrs. Mckinley and party, including tns
cabinet, left Washington at 8 O'Clock To-
night for half months trip to Chicago
and the Northwest. The President ar
rived at the station few moments before
the train started and, with Mrs. McKin-
ley leaning on his arm, walked briskly
down the entire length OF the train she
frequently acknowledging the salutes Of
small crowd of spectators. The first
stop of the party will be at Baltimore
where the engine win be changed. The
train which win be the home of tbs dis
tinguished party throughout the trip, Is
one of the most sumptuously equipped
ever run out of the Pennsylvania station.
1t consists of the private car Campania,
occupied by the President and his wife (;
the com bination car Atlantic, the sleeper
Ixon, compartment cars Chill and
Omsna, the lasu two for the use Of thu
cabinet, all of whom were on the train
except Secretary Gage who is in the West
and the diner Gilssy. Tourist Agent d.
N. Bell of the Pennsylvania road is 10
charge Of the train with Pullman Con-
ductor Stone In charge Of the coaches.
The Portland daily press., 1899-10-05

81 81 MscSregor WAS ca lsd to the stage to
acknow ledge the plaudits of the audience.
Two of Miss Kate Vannah's compositions
had places on the programme. Her song,
"Gray Rocks and Grayer Sea-" was sung
by Mise Brideweli with a sympathetic ex-
preston of Its plaintive note. Miss
Vannah has composed many songs but
few are more pleasing than this.
Miss Bridewell was recalled and then
Miss Vannah and the singer appeared
hand In hand to bow their ackno wiedR-
ments. The "Marohe Militairs'' with
which the programme clossd is a spirited
composition in striking contrast TO the
song. Before the "Aarch Militairs"
came the two numbers by Mrs. Annie
Darling Carmichael, the ''Idyl Inpromp-
tn symphony" and the "keInembrance
Serenade.' These two pieces partake Of
the same poetic nature. They afford OPP
portunity for some sweet tone effects and
were pleasingly played Mrs. Carmichael
bowed her thanks after the applause had
subsidized.
The Portland daily press., 1899-10-05
with the scenery Of your beautiful city. -
CONGRATULATIONS.

with the scenery Of your beautiful city. Z"
CONGRATULATIONS.
ID. Ffransoon Davies tslsgraphed yes
tsrdsy as follows:
West Gardner, Mass, October 3rd, 1899.
Professor William X. Chapman, Audito-
rum, Portland, Met
wish you and Maine chorus and festi-
val glorious sucoess
David FfraaRcon Davies
A reply went: MAINE Festival cho-
ruses still sing praises Of the renowned
"Elijah Davis. Al"
Mr.. Ailss said the Festival had been a
tremendous suocess and on the largest
scale. 1t should rank among the best fes-
tivals Of the world, broad as tits. He was
delighted to come to Portland again and
knew OF no place where he received more
loyal treatms mt.
Closing his interview MIR. Miles said
"Your chorus is really the most thrilling
In their effects of any have listened to
for many long day, and their efforts
will not soon be forgotten by me. A God
speed to them and their manager. Mr..
Chapman"
The Portland daily press., 1899-10-05
FIGHTING IN pHILLIpINEs.

Washington, October 4.-Gensrai Otis
has cabled the war department the fol-
lowing accolnt OF the rsosnts::s sharp en-
gagsm ents with the insurgents:
"Manila October 4. 1899
"Csptain Poore, Sixth infantry, at
tackled intrenched rohber band Western
Negrcs, first instant; Lieut.. Grubbs,
sixth infantry killed. Dr. Shilock. three
enlisted men, slightly wounded. Twenty
of enemy killed including two Leading
robbers; twelve rifles, large supply am
action hiRhly commended.
insurgents west of Becoor and linus
Luson, attacked lire OF communication /;
Captain Eldrid ge f4th Infantry, killed /;
Lieut.. Burgess, 9Th artillery, wounded I;
number enlisted men killed and wounded
ten or twelve. Full report net yet re-
ceived. Enemy driven west 81 d south
with a reported heavy loss. Yesterday
enemy attacked Calam ba, driven off some
distance into country; our casualties
two enlisted men killed, seven wounded /;
xty insurgents killed, number wounded
unknown.
Fourth cavalry reconnaissance yester
day from san Fernando In direction San
tn Ana and Arayat; one man killed. no
other casualties; insurgents driven with
considerable loss.
Reconnoisanoes from Mexico by the
fourth cavalry toward Santa Ana, north
east of Mexico and toward. Arayat due
north of Santa Ana, developed the fact
that the insurgents are In position at
both points. An American private was
killed in the skirmish at Santa Ana. The
Arayat party learned that Scott and Ed
wards of the 25th infantry who are miss.
Ing are prisoners at MagalRng.
The insurgents yesterday made two at
taoks on Calamba in which the CON-
manding officer reports sixty Fitiplncs
were killed and many wounded.
Two companies of the sist regiment re-
PEELED each attack, losing two men killed
and seven wounded.
Bolemen surprised an American out.
post near Guagua, killing two. privates
The other two escaped.
While four sailors of the cruiser Balti
more were entering the Racoo- river In
a boat yesterday, after the tight. thsy re.
oeived volley and three wers wounded
It Is understood that tho voliey cams
from United States soldiers who hayins
been ordered to prevent the passing o.
boats. fired by mistake upon the Balti
IN ores ines. ~@s-
The Portland daily press., 1899-10-05

OR
The Automobile.

the dashboard and landed in a heap
in the street.
In about seven seconds Tom was
out, and had the old gentlemen up in
his arms and carried into the Rogers
family residence, before the witnesses
of the accident fully realized what
had happened.
Toms mother pointed to a couch
and then turned to the telephone to
summon a surgeon. Before DIR. Black
arrived, however, Timothy opened his
eyes and started to open his mouth,
but anticipating a general growl. both
Tom and his mother enjoined silence,
and for the first time in his life,
Timothy did as he was ordered.
There are no bones broken, said
DIR. Black, after an examination.
Merely bad jar. But it will be
necessary for Mr.. Christy to remain
here until Tomorrow"
Timothy again opened his mouth.
mot a word, Mr.. Christy." said
the surgeon. "I'll drive around and
get your daughter, and | know she
and Mrs. Rogers will take good care
of you right here.
DR.. Black knew thing or two and
Tom grinned all over his face as he
met the surgeons sly wink.
When Timothy opened his eyes
Nellie had just arrived and Mrs. Rogers
stepped to the sideboard in the dining
room, and brought him cooling, in
vigorating drink.
Take it, Mr.. Christy," she said.
Its the best thing in the world after
a shock or exhaustion of any kind.
You needn't be afraid of it; DR.. Black
recommends it. "
Timothy drank it and soon dropped
off into an easy slumber, from which
he did not awaken until Nellie brought
him dainty little dinner.
The next morning Timothy was
able to dress himself and appeared at
the breakfast table, leaning on Tom
arm. He was more silent and less
grabbed, perhaps, than usual. and
took with genuine interest the "appe-
tizing tonic" Mrs. Rogers offered him:
" 1t will do you good, Mr.. Christy. "
said Tom, I'VE all take it.
Il know of nothing to equalit, " said
Mrs. Rogers, and Timothy almost
smacked his lips as he drained the
cup.
Tom was in his happiest humor.
Why shouldn't he be, when Timothy
Christy's adorable daughter sat op-
posite hifu2
An hour or so later, Tom drove up
to the door with carriage and assisted
Timothy into it. On the way -out
Timothy began.
My dear Mrs. Rogers. don't know
how l shall ever"
The Portland daily press., 1899-10-05

numbers for it Was "Ssmbrioh's Night. .
We must not fail, however. to make men,
tion of voice that may In Its due time
place ats possessor In the front rank of
baritones. We refer to Julian Walker.
HIS voice is not unlike Bispahm's. His
selection was the Evening Star, of
Wagner's. His lesato and sustained tone
color together with a breadth of feeling
and Interpretation. earred well-merited
recall.
Commendation In the warmest words
are due Mr.. Burmeister for the singing
tones which he brought forth from his in
strument. All honor to him and to the
others who appeared on the programme
and to whom ON account of limited space
and time as we go to press, we are oom-
PEELED to forego a more extended and com
prehens sive notice.
The Portland daily press., 1899-10-05

meritorious bit Of work nd moves wish
an easv swing and rythm that win appeal
to lovers Of the lighter olass Of music.
Mr. Wight was loudly applauded at the
CLOSE of the selection and . bouquet Of
magnificent roses was handed to him.
Mr. Chapman's "kiessaee' was sung
with ins sffeot By the semi chorus of
ladies' voices, with incidental solos by
Mrs. Coleman and Mies Brideweii The
" Message" ooDtains many captivating
passages. especially noticeable being the
dreamy opening followed by the crssoendo
to which the soprano voices gave delicious
effect Then came Miss Eiisan Mao
6rsgor's "Dirigo' Marnh, composition
including the elements OF successful work
In march time carefully worked out 1t
Was finely rendered by the orchestra
under the direction OF DIR. wassgatt and
The Portland daily press., 1899-10-05

"Well, don't try then," laughed
Tom. That's all right Mr.. Christy.
You know I'm to be blamed for the
accident
Timothy shut his lips tightly and
said nothing When they reached
home he said to Nellie, 81 really
wanted to ask favor of Mrs. Rogers.
But | can call, ,
Nellie looked at her father curiously
but made no reply.
Timothy did call the next day. His
excuse was that he wanted to know
what that wonderful tonic was that
Mrs. Rogers had given him.
"Why, didn't you recognize it?"
said Mrs. Rogers. 81 suppose, of
course, you knew what it was. It's
Johann Hoff's Malt Extract 1t has
been standby in our family for
years.
Timothy ordered case that very
day, and before the week was out
called again upon Mrs. Rogers to tell
her how very much good it was doing
him.
Actually" he said, "I sleep and
eat as l have not done for years.
don't know when I've felt so young.
| met several of the old boys down
town this morning, and they all asked
me what had happened to me. And
one of them called me Tim Just as
if l was one of the boys
AS Timothy drank his glass of
Johann Hoff's Malt Extract before
dinner an evening or two later he
said, Nellie, when did you say you
and Tom Rogers are to be married -
And Nellie could do nothing but
throw her arms around her fathers
neck and cry, "Oh, papa deari"
well, you want to hurry up about
1t, said Timothy patting her cheek" !"
or Mrs. Rogers and I will get ahead
of you. We're going to have we'd
ding of our own one of these days.
A few moments later Nellie was at
the phone calling up the Rogers
residence.
81 know about it, shouted Tom at
the other end of the line. Didn't /
tell you what the old man needed was
a good, hard jar?"
II think, said Mrs. Rogers, who
heard Toms end of the conversation,
"if you are referring to Mr.. Christy,
/ yop mistake. 1t was not a Jar he
needed. but bottle of Johann Hoff's
! Malt Extract to get his digestion In
order and to make him sound In body
and mind
The Portland daily press., 1899-10-05

Brown, with deep sigh, said it was
his sad, lone condition, and his ador-
able daughter Nellie, said. "Oh. it's
just dear papa's way"
a. 1t may be his way, my dear" said
Tom Rogers to Timothy's daughter,
"but it's a d-d-deuced unpleasant
way. It's my opinion that your dear
papa needs good, hard jarl
Nellie's eyes filed with tears.
'''Oh, Tom - she said, m afraid
he will never, never CONSENT And he
won't give any reason. All he says
is No." --ss-ss
Tom puffed his cigar thoughtfully
moment, sending the curling smoke
up into the green branches above their
heads.
We'll" he said at last, well
give the old man"
"Tom! " warned Nellie.
"We'll give the Honorable Timothy
Christy one more chance. You ask
him again at luncheon; I'll ask him
again this afternoon, and if he still
says No we'll do what we should
have done long ago By Jove, Nelliel
Til tell you what we'll do: we'll elope
in my new automobile. 1t got here
this morning.
Yes. " laughed Nellie through her
tears. / see us doing it. :"
At luncheon, Nellie, after lingering
her napkin for few moments, said to
Timothy sl...--..
Papa dear. I'm going to marry
Tom Rogers"
And Timothy for the twentieth time
responded with emphasis and decis-
ion:
Young lady, don't you ever men,
ton that fellows name to me again !"
But why. papa dear2"
Papa dear was not dispensing rea-
sons. He said nothing
When Timothy left the house he
saw in the street near his gate an
automobile thefirsta stappearance of the
new vehiclein Dover. No one wasinit.
but Timothy's next door neighbor was
inspecting it with curious interest.
"Do you understand this machine !?
asked the neighbor as Timothy ap-
preached.
Certainly, responded Timothy
OF course he understood automobiles;
hadn't he read magazine article on
the subject7
"They say they're very simple. "
but L don't see how"
''Why. it's like this" interrupted
Timothy stepping into the carriage.
''you move this lever here -"
And suiting the action to the word
Timothy moved it. The automobile
started.
High therei" cried a voice from
Timothy S door-yard. What are you
up tor"
Tom Rogers bounded over the low
stone wall, and with spring leaped
up beside Timothy, ready to trash the
meddlesome boy he expected to find.
"Oh, it's you, began Tom. why,
do you understand automobiles
"Of course do" said Timothy
gruffiy. wondering how in the worlc
he'd ever stop the thing.
Il was just coming to ask you t.
take ride with me, said the un
blushing Tom. This go-cart jus
The Portland daily press., 1899-10-05

Less We may forget IL, recalled in her
first number, after psrsistsnt demands,
she sang the last part Of the Verdi aria.
this time taking Il fat In alt Recalled
after her last number she sang as a first
encore the Rondo from Somnambula and
even then the salvos OF encore, encore. -
from the audienos made IL necessary be-
fore they would allow her to depart to
glvo stiil another response.
How graciously she granted IL By tax
Ing seat at the piano and with an
accompaniment no less heautiful than her
singing of this number, she gave Chop
in's Mazourka. This indeed was climax
and at Its close she bsheid at her feet
adoring subjects who will always re-
member her an the greatest soprano Of
this closing century. Space forbids ex-
tended notioe OF choral ard orchestral
The Portland daily press., 1899-10-05
ECHO ES OF THE FESTIVAL
What the Principals Think of the
Great Event.

what the Principals Think of the
Great Event.
What the managers and the artists
think ought to be of general Interest and
a few expressions of opinion follow:
Mr.. h. A. Noyef, president of the
Maine Western Musical association said
that the chorus having been carefully Sc
leoted was much better in qua Iity Of tone
and finish Of production than any he had
previously listened to and In his judg-
msnt showed a marked progress over that
of last year.
Professor Stengel, the husband of
Madame Sembrich, said he voiced her
sentiments as well as his own when Re
told reporter of the PRESS last eve
ming that they were charmed by the cho-
rus and by Mr.. Chapman's excellent
management. Indeed 1t was surprise
to both that such body OF local musi-
clans could have bean brought to such q
marked degree Of perfection. As the pro-
fessor expressed himself: sit was their
naunce, rythm, and blending of voices
which truly surprised them."
Madame Sembrioh spoke delightfully."- of
all the soloists. paid charming tribute
to Maconda'ss bell like voice, recognized
fully the console ntious work of every
soloist aud was lavish In her praise of
Mr.. and Mrs. Chapman who were most
Instrumental in bringing her TO Maine.
''fhe chorus" said Madame Sembrich.
really is an encouragement to every
m Ia IA nf eld md
young and both shcw the kesnest inter-
est in all that will make music progress
sivs." 4.
Harry Pepper said IL was simply mar
vellous to think that such large number
Of people could be brought together from
9lstaBt places in the state 30 Join into
one body and produce such magnificent
results. "From my heart" said Mr..
Pepper. 'ssueh mingiing Of old and
young voices must result in the upiift-
ing of everybody"
The wadl known pianist. Mr. Burmsis-
Ter was seen and quickly he answered. TO
query as 10 the Festival from reporter
Of the PRESS "An enormous success.
The orchestra was very fine. They
played the accompaniment to the concert
| by Listz to my entire satisfaction. /
think you people Of Maine are to be con
graduated en- having sueh wonderful
lEan as Mr. Chapman In your midst.
4 And what q foresfuL business like and
charming personality Ars. Chapman il
Yes indeed my sisit to Portland has bssn
q delightful one. Rssurning just ntm
frsa b drive let me say I am charmed
The Portland daily press., 1899-10-05
THE AFTERNOON FESTIVAL.
M aine Singers and Composers Make a
Creditable Showing.

Mr.. Chapman the arrangement of
has each year wisely set apart one altar
noon for the especial presentation of the
werks Of Maine composers, many of them
rendered by Maine artists. The Maine
Day concert of this years festival was
given yesterday afternoon and was o
most delightful ons There was again
present an audience which filled the great
hall and whi,h greeted the different num-
bers of the programme with long sus-
uained and enthusiastic applause. The
concert began with the overture to "Ls
Carnaval Romain" and the oPchesti a
gave 1t an artistic presentation in keep
ing with their previous playing of the
| same selection. In the Festival Hymn"
by Dudley Buck. with which the chorus
particularly noticeable. OF course there
was much applause on the stage and In
the body of the house when the Mozart
quartette. Messrs. Eickersou, Barnard,
Merrill and Pierce, appeared. They sang
two numbers most acceptably, Settles
when the Moon Shall Riss' and the
dainty "Serenade' composed by Mr..
Chapman. In the Cayelleria intermezzo,
the orchestra was happy in the delioacy
of the treatment accords the selection
Miss Shaw's harp playing was a promi-
nent feature OF the rendition and was
hengd with delight, Mrs. Florence Knight
ysImer was Ieceivsd with an ovation
from uhosus and audience. Mrs Palmer
is too well known to her Portland ad.
Inirers 60 need extended notics. She sang
the "Alr de Salome'' from Massenet'i
"Herodisde." tbs selectlon serving to re-
veal 60 advantage this fuilness and purity
Of her beautiful soprano yoios.
Euilard's Sword of Ferrara" is a re
markabls composition and 1t was finely
rendered by MIR. Harry Il. Merrill, tc
whose magnificent bass, the martha
character OF the air is admirably adapted
Mr.. Builard has given US not only a
pleasing song but he has added an 40
compartment In which the ornhsstration
introducing many striking effects suRges
tive of the military nature of the piece
rises to plane Of composition which en-
titles it to take high rank. Mr.. Bullart
is certainly to be congratulated on tn
success of this effort. He conducted tn
orchestra during the presentation of tn,
song. Mr.. Merrill did HIS part with
dash and spirit and an appreciation q
the possibilities Of the piece that ably sss
onded the work Of the composer. Nj
James Wight, leader Of the RocklAn
chorus. was the next composer 10 noun
the isadar's stand and he oendnetsa th
two stsp Of his compoaitisn IN . mAnns
The Portland daily press., 1899-10-05
Lo CAL WEATHER REPORT.

Portland. Ost. isa9.-Ths local
weather bureau records the following;
sa- m.-BaromeSer. 30.s2i. thermoma-
ter. IS; dew point. 2S: Rel. humidity
81: direction of wind, W; wind veIoe-
ity. s. state of weather. D oldy.
p. Barometer. Bib q er nome-
ter, 80; dew point Al; rel. humanity, ~:
direction of wind SM; ; wind velocity. g.;
state of westhsr. clear.
Max. temp. 30: min. temp, 50; mean
temp, a.: max. wind velocity IL, >;
precipitation IA hours. 90
The Portland daily press., 1899-10-05
WEATHER OBSERVATIONS.

The agricultural department weather
bureau for yesterday, Oct. 3. taken at I
p. M, meridian time. the observation for
each section being given in this order
Temperature. direction of wind, state oi
weather.
Boston, IS, Sw, clear; New York, 5s.
W. clear; Pailadslphia, sc, SM, clear;
Waahington, 81, ;. clear; Albany 81,
s, clear: Buffaio. 81. NE. cldy; Detroit,
60, n, cldy; ChirAxo, 81, Me, clay; 81
Panl, %, NV, clear; huron, Dak. go, ",
olear; B,smafk, 80, Sw, clear; jackson.
willie, 20, e, cldy.
The Portland daily press., 1899-10-05

came this morning. and I'm glad to
have you initiate it"
Timothy grunted and with one hand
wiped the perspiration from his throb-
bing brow.
II wanted to talk to you about
Nellie" Tom continued. We're
going to be married next month, and
we thought you'd like to know about
it. may be. Watch out therel F."
Tom reached for the lever, but he
was too late. The carriage crashed
into iamp-post. Thecarriage stopped.
bat Timothy. who had risen from the
seak, didn't Instead he went over
The Portland daily press., 1899-10-05

They used to call him Tim, !" and
slap him ON the back, and say, Go
it. old man." and wish him all the
good luck in the world, whether they
said so, in so many words or not. But
that was a. long time ago, before
Timothy had made his pile and retired
from business. That was, before peo-
pie had taken to calling him "Oid
Christy" or Crusty Christy."
There was difference of opinion as
TO what was the matter with Timothy.
DR.. Black saidit was dyspepsia; Elder
White averred, with much righteous
indignation after bout with the fiery
Timothy. that it was the devil; Widow
The Portland daily press., 1899-10-05
THE WEATHER.

ostar, Os-ole-7z. - soreeast for Boston
and vicinity for Thursday: FAR. clear
weather; light westerly winds.
Washington, O.tcbei 4 forecast for
Thursday aud friday New England: /:
Partly cloudy Thursday with variable
winds; Friday. rain With winds shifting
to fresh northeasterly.
The Portland daily press., 1899-10-05
MuRDERER srILL ATLARGE.

Houlton, October 4.-Word rsosisei
here today Is to the sffsct that the victim
of the Woodland plantation shooting,
Gustaf Johnson. died at o'ciosk this
morning. II Is believed that Bjork nan
who is alleged to have done the shooting.
10 hiding in the woods nsAr shs sosrs Of
the tragedy. saarchiRg parties have
started out In ell directions.
The Portland daily press., 1899-10-05
URDANETA RECAPTURED.
Expedition for Reached Gunboat En-
tirely Successful,

Manila, October O., 1.I0a. H. Rear
Adm iral Watson announces the recovery
Of the United States Runboat Urban eta.
which was captured and beached by the
insurgents after a fierce fight. near
orani, on the orani river, where she had
been blackading urder Cadet Weltorn q
Wood. The expedition ives entirely sue
oefsful, the Americans suffering no cas-
ma lIles ~t.ts ....,..
Washington sentinel., 1899-07-22
The Truth at Last.

The censorship of the news at
Manila by Mr.. McKihleY's Gen
eral, who has made such a COM
plete fiasco of Mr.. McKinley's
war, is at last broken.
What one correspondent could
not do with safety all the cores
pondents united have dared to un-
dertake. They represent the most
radical expansion" journals in
the country as Hell as the Impair
tial news associations. And they
agree in declaring that the Amer
lean people have not only been
kept in ignorance as to the actual
situation in the Philippines by Of
fetal suppression OF iacts, but they
have been deliberately deceived
by false statements sent by direc-
ton of the General in command.
Speciicatl ous in support Lthese
charges are submitted, confirming
the news received by the Woyka
from Hong Kong, and gathered by
interviews with the returning vol
unteers at San Francisco last
week.
The situation in the Philippines i:
undoubtedly very serious, but nc
part OF the miserable business ha:
been so disgraceiul as the suppress
sion and "doetoring" news bS
Gen. Otis on the plea that the fact
would alarm the people at home.