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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-12-09
MIDNIGHT CixiIitiss

Mrs. Chat nudging Mr. Chat. who
SHORES with his mouth opcn)-William.
you'd make less noise il you'd keep your
mouth shut
Mr. Chat (only half awake)-So'd you!
Tit Bits
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A strnnE A..urnncc.

Summer Boarder-You say there are
no mosquitoes here?
Hotel Proprietor - Positively, none.
People come here from Jersey. aud they
become homesick.-Brookl Life.
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Pale, but resolute. the aeronaut stood
his ground.
Gentlemen" he said to the managers
of the exhibition, "the gate receipts are
not sufficient. The people Of this neigh
borhood have refused to come down.
shall refuse to go upv-Chicago Tribune.
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Mamma-You must be a little man,
Johnny. Don't you remember how brave
Tommy was when l took him to the dem
lists?
Johnny (scornfully)-He never was
there before Brooklyn Life.
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OWNERS DoCBTFUL.
An Unreasonable Demand.

Haven't you made mistaken he
asked. rushing up to the desk of the sum-
mer hotel.
"How?" inquired the clerk
you've given me closet 10 hang my
clothes in, but where's the room that
goes with it?"-Philadelphi North Amer
lean. . 4.. b. ssass-....
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out the striI 81. ~
colors and black.
Black Italian cloth Pet
ticoats, great range of
sorts $3.50 to 600.
Fancy Taffeta Silk
ones S. to S25. Also
blacks. Among the
blacks there's a very
handsome Peau.de.soie
with three ruffies, very
lustrous quality at SII.5o,
and a heavier one, tucked,
at SIS.
Wool Moreen Skirts
$3.50 up. Knitted wool
Underskirts $I.2s up.
Outing flannel Skirts $50
up.
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Went Down With Crew Of Sixteen
Persons.
Pieces of Wreckage and
Cargo Found.
Last Seen LabOring in Heavy
Gale.

Port Colberne. Ont. December SIT
Is believed here tonight that the Canadi-
an steamer Niagara has foundered on
Lake Erie and that all hands were lost.
The orsw probably comprised 10 persons
all told.
The Niagara had cargo OF lumber and
shingles and was bound from Georgian
Bay to Buffalo.
On Tuesday the Niagara WAS sighted on
Long Point In the heavy gale and snow
storm. The steamers Orion and N. r.
Greene arrived this afternoon from Buffa-
10 and report passing through great
quantity Of wreckage. consisting Of lum-
bsr, shingles ana pieces Of . wooden
steamer. No name was visible on any Of
the wrsokage. The Niagara 10 the only
boat known TO be inissing. She was
operated BY the Matthews line Of Toron-
TO, Ont MIR. Matthews today autographed
that he had heard nothing from the boat
since she passed Dstroit on Monday.
Capt. MoGlory lived In this city.
He leaves a widow and several chill
dren. All of the crew were probably Ca
nadians and 1t Is thought that n number
of them lived at st. GATHERINGS.
OWNERS DoCBTFUL. @
Toronto. Ont, December s.-J. 81 +.
Matthews, the owners OF the steamer Nj
aears, which Is supposs to have foun-
dersd In n STERN on Lake Erie,. say that
beyond . telegram from Port Colberue.
notifying them Of the supposed loss Of
their boat, they have no knowledge con-
oerning her. They ars. however. inclined
CO believe that 1t was not their boat. as
she was hardly due SO far down the lake
Wednesday night. They have no list Of
the crew.
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CANNED GOODS.

Merrill Bros. Fancy Maine Corn, none
better, 7 Lee can
Fancy Tomatoes,
&c can, cans for % cesas
Best Maine Pumpkin, 4 cans for 25c
High Bush Preserved Raspberries.
heavy syrup, DC can, 8 cans for 25c
Bartlett Pears. 8 ID. cans, Toe can
Maryland Peaches, u lie can
Fine California Peaches, 15c can
Dainty Lunch Preserves, former price
25 cents, now II Lee jar
Pure Cider Jelly, &c box
Home made Jellies in 10 ounce tumblers,
4 for 25c
California Egg Plums, loo can
Golden Drop Plums, 10c can
Strawberry Beets, 4 cans for 25c
Franco-Ameriean Soups. large size, all
kinds, csc can, $500 dozen
Java and Mocha Coffee in one pound
sealed cans. 19c can
Home made Preserves in Id stone jars.
81 Lee jar
Fancy Potatoes, SOC bush
Laundry Soap, &c cake, ID cakes for 25c
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TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.

TaNr Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. ALI
druggists refund The money ii 1t falls TO cure.
w. Groves signature Is on each box, 25c.
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TIME stock of
l. fancy Petit
coats, which is
always very large here,
has taken on still greater
scope with special refer
ence to the extraordinary
demands upon it that
holiday shopping always
brings. The line we are
showing now is fairly
representative of all that's
new and specially desira-
BILE and it contains many
individual features of
particular excellence.
For example a line of
"Mercerized" Skirts at
$500. all colors, very
ample size. the bottom fin.
ished with a broad ruff
fled and knife pleated
flounce and eight cords
all round. 1t is thorough
ly made, full sweep, and
would be a good bargain
at a considerably higher
price. Well sell them at
$500 while the lot lasts.
Silk Moreen Petticoats
with vertical or diagor,,,' !; ,
sains 90 re, bright on thi
und ear II $3.50. .onal, even
somsvs . : 4 people.
III BS cf gelve.--, undoubtedly
Id they pom the surface an
. bonn 'oa instance ;s'
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BOTTLED GOODS.

High Grade Table Ketchup. screw top
bottles, T1-2c bottle
Worcestershire Sauce, &c bottle
Chill Sauce, 7c bottle
Pearl White Onions, &c bottle
Mixed Pickles, Chow Chow and Cher
kins, l-2c bottle
Mixed Mustard, large size, 1-2c bottle
Witch Hazel, II 1-2c bottle
Pure Leaf Lard, in ID tubs, 35c
Pure lard, in 10 ID tubs, zoe
Flaked Oats in two pound cartons,
% aocb Cor O5n
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DRIED FRUITS.

California Prunes, I lbs for 25c
Best California Prunes, 5000,
lbs for 25c
Evaporated Peaches, lbs for 25c
Armours Deviled Ham. large size,
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HARPER BROTHERS
PLAN FOR FUTURE
Only One Publication to
Be Dropped.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

NEW YORK, Nov. 29.-John w. Har-
per of the firm of Harper & Bros, which
assigned yesterday TO the State Trust
Company. said to-day that the members
OF the Harper family would soon meet
the officers Of the Trust Company and
representatives OF other creditors for .he
Arrangement of the business. IL is be-
lieved that all the creditors will give the
Harpers their active support. The peri
odical publications of the house will be
continued with the exception OF Liter
allure" in it's American form. The firm
probably will return TO its earlier policy
that Of importing an imprint edition OF
this English weekly. The editor Of Lit
erature" IN this country. John Kendrick
Bangs. has assumed the editorship OF the
Weekly No editor of the Bazaar" has
yet been appointed TO succeed Mrs. Sang
The circulation Of the Monthly"
President Harvey said to-day, had been
favorably affected by the reduction Of
price. An annual reduction Of $4,000 in
the expenses of the house had been et-
fected chiefly by reducing salaries. Mr..
Page and DR.. Findley have Joined the
staff of the Doubleday & Mcclure Com
pany and from that firm may be expect
ed the promised encyclopedia and the
new Decent magazine.
President Harvey says that the North
American Review will not be added TO
the publications Of Messrs. Harper a
Brothers but will remain an independent
enterprise. Modern machinery Will be
substituted for the old-fashioned Harper
plant and the saving thus effected will ce
large.
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JURY FINALLY SWORN
TO TRY M0LINEUX
Wife and Mother Of the Prisoner
Greet Him Affectionately in
Court


NEW YORK. Nov. 2e.-The twelfth and
last juror in the case OF Roland d. Moli-
neuN' on trial on the charge of having
caused the death Of Mrs. Catherine ]. Al
ans, was sworn at > o'clock this after
noon Juror No. u is Frederick b. Crane
a correspondent for the American Book
company Earlier in the day Theodore
odnuhope, manufacturer OF chemical
anu surgical instruments, was selected as
me eleventh juror. After the ceremony of
administering the oath TO Mr.. Crane. RE-
c1rder CON turned 10 the jury and ex-
plained mat both the prosecution and the
defense had consented TO an adjournment
unuI MONDAY, tomorrow being Thanks
giving day.
To secure this jury of twelve mon ra-
CURED twelve days OF tiresome and tech
nical work on the part of the court and
counsel Five hundred and four taIesmen
were examined.
During the morning houre Of the trial
MIS-. blanche CheseDorough Molineux and
Mrs; L. l.. Molineux, the wife and the
mother OF the prisoner. were in the court
room. The two women were greeted Inv
General Molineux, father OF the defend
ant, when they entered. few minutes
later the prisoner came into the room. His
face frightened perceptibiy when ne
caught sight Of his wife and mother and
hurrying forward. he kissed them aTain
and again. To-day Is said TO be the first
anniversary OF the marriage OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Roland Il. Molineux, and Mrs Moi
neux is reported 10 have insisted upon
seeing her husband upon the anniyersarv
OF her wedding.
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INTERESTS THE PEOPLE
or THE PACIFIC COAST
California Representatives Protest
Against the Ratification of the
Treaty with Jamaica.

WASHINGTON. Nov. Representa-
fives Rarham De Nries. Kahn. Waters
and Needham to-day called upon Reel
procity Commissioner kasson and entered
O formal protest against ratification OF the
treaty between this country and Jamaica
30 far az IL affects the citrous fruit in
dustry Of California. They were told that
the matter was now in the hands OF the
Senate and the fight against said treaty
Viii have 10 be made there. The delega-
tion viii urge The Senate 10 modify or
reject this treaty. as n was a great blow
10 the citrus fruit industry.
The members OF the California delega-
ton also called upon Secretary Long and
Assistant Secretary Allen OF the Navy De-
partment relative 10 the strike Of ship
Wrlghts al the Mare Island Navy-yard
They were told that the Navy Department
has still the matter under consideration
and that everything which Will be Of in
terest 10 men formerly employed as ship
virgins VIII be carefully guarded by ma
val officials.
Representative Needham called upon the
Commissioned 81 the General Land ONCE
to-day and had the department issue an
order suspcndinE an entries on certain
lands in Fresno County which have been
classified heretofore as agricultural lands.
but which are Ia reality OIL lands. Mr..
Ncedham VIII ask the department for a
Reconsideration Of all lands in this
vicinity which are known 20 contain oil.
i has been known by the department that
for some time various companies have
been making entries with the department
Tor these lands on the grounds that they
were agricultural. but protests received
by Mr.. Necdham from various citizens are
10 the effect that the lands arc entirely
oil lands. MI Needham has demanded OF
the department thorough investigation
Of this subject and expects TO hear from
s. IN the near future.
Superintendent Machen Of the rural free
delivery service has assured Representa-
i've Needham that his application for free
delivery service al Fresno Will be consid-
cred by the department at once.
Representative Kahn called on the Su-
pervising Architect OF the Treasury to-
DAY and. on behalf OF various officials who
VIII hold offices in the new Postofice
building. proposed a plan by which the
third floor Of the building can be altered
50 as 10 be arranged satisfactorily TO the
Judges 81 the Circuit Court OF Appeals,
The United States Circuit and District
courts, an agreement which was form
erly suggested by them 20 the department
1Nr. Kahn was assured that the depart
ment would take the matter under consid-
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AMERICAS SHOWING
AT THE PARIS FAIR
Forty-Five States to Be Represented
by a Suitable Array Of
Exhibits

PHILADELPHIA. Nov. 29.-Speaking
to-day at luncheon rendered to him by
officials of the National Export EXPOSE
ton, Ferdinand w. Peck, United States
Commissioner General to the Paris Expo
stition. said that exhibits for the Paris
Exposition had been selected from every
one Of the forty-five States Of this ma
ton; that America would have 1000 exhib-
itors, and that these exhibits must now be
concentrated and the herculean work I'M
dertaken OF getting them across the ocean
and installed in the Paris Exposition.
At Paris the capstone would be placed
upon the monument to century OF
American progress. The American ex-
hibits would be ten times as many as at
Vienna, six times as many as in Paris in
lSls, four times as many as I'm Paris in
1883 and two and one-half times more than
France had at Chicago in 1893.
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Grafton and would let him know the re-
suit ~ the investigation.
A p1stOifce was to-day established at
Scottsyille. Mendocino County. and Abra-
ham Brilliant was appointed Postmaster
Nathan x. Hoyt was to-day appointed
Postmaster at Orinda. Contra Costa
County, vice Nellie Hoyt. deceased.
Henry J.. Waters has been appointed
by the Treasury Department as clerk to
the Board OF Inspectors Of Steam Vessels
at san Francisco.
DR.. q. J. Wiley has been appointed PEN
sion examining surgeon for Northern CAL
ifOrnia and Oregon.
Representatives Kahn and Waters
called upon President Mckinley to-day
and talked over California matters for a
short time. The President EXPRESSED TO
both gentlemen his disappointment in not
ing the present year, but said he would
make every effort TO visit California and
the, coast in the very near future.
The fight for assignment to the Rivers
ana harbors Committee is growing
warmer daily. Representative Tongue OF
oregon Is bringing 10 bear every imagin-
able influence. but the friends OF Mr.
Waters OF Los Angeles are confident Of
his appointment and are meeting their
opponents with all sorts OF arguments
Waters will be appointed a member OF the
committee on Rivers and Harbors," say
Barham. Kahn and Needham. "Califor-
Ma Is entitled TO This and We have no
doubt Of success"
Army orders: BY direction Of the AS
sistant Secretary OF War Hospital Stew
ard William A. Cross. Columbus bar
racks, Ohio, having relinquished the un-
expired portion Of the furlough granted
him, is transferred TO the Philippine Isl
ands. He will be sent to Jefferson bar
racks and Will report 10 the commanding
oEleer ana take charge OF a detachment
OF hospital corps men to be sent TO the
nospltal corps school Of instruction, Angel
Island. Hospital Steward George Glib
pens, ort Leavenworth, is transferred TO
the philippine Islands. lie will be sent to
San Francisco ~
Inc following named enlisted men are
upon their own application placed unon
the retired list: Sergeant Of Ordinances
John Huntington and Corporal OF ord
ifornia. NA'
Privates Dun F. Ross. COMPANY G
Third infantry: Clarence B. Lynch Com,
pany i, Fourteenth Infantry, and Must
clan Thomas +. Henderson. Company r
1Wenty-hrst Infantry. Preside. San
frnnclsco, viii be sent TO the general hos
pital. Fort Bayard, New Mexico, for med
ical treatment. ~ '''Nu
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DIED OF LUMPY JAW.
Herder Believed to Have Contracted
the Disease From Sheen.

FRESNO. Nov. 29-Jose Maria Uharte
died to-day at the County Hospital OF
lumpy jaw. the first case Of the disease In
the history OF the county. Re was IN
conscious for ten days preceding his
death
Uharte contracted the disease while
herding sheep about nine months ago. but
seems 10 have done nothing for II until
about four and a half months ago. when
he went TO the French Hospital In San
Francisco for treatment. At the hospital
the lumpy jaw was lanced. but nothing
was found except a swelling. II is sup
from sheep.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-11-30
WHO WILL
OPPOSE BRIGHAM ROBERTS
Majority Of Those Willing to Talk Intend V citing
Against the Admission Of the Polyganist
the House,

CALL HEADQUARTERS YELLING
TON HOTEL, WASHINGTON, Nov. %
Interviews with prominent members of
Congress Of all parties given here will
serve 10 show the trend Of the sentiment
OF the House Of Representatives relative
TO the disposition TO be made in the case
OF Representative Brigham II. Roberts Of
Utah.
Kahn CT California; am unalter-
ably opposed TO bigamy, but / have not
quite made up my mind on Roberts case.
/ think a general law should be passed
excluding polygamists from all Offices
rather than a special law be made for one
individual.
Cannon of Illinois-It is very evil
dent that the people of the United States
are opposed TO the system Of which Mr..
Roberts is a representative. If his ac-
tons separated from his belief are in vio-
lation Of the agreement between the
United States and Utah he should be eX-
Guided from the House.
Bankhead OF Alabama am in
clined 10 vote against seating Mr. Roberts.
but have not reached final decision. l
do not think the Democrats Will make a
party measure Of the case.
Curtis Of kansaS-You may put me
down as opposed 10 Roberts. l do not
think his contention that the fact that he
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-11-30
MISS SMhllEY FILES
A BILL OF PARTICULARS
Was the Sole Attendant Of James T.
Murphy During His Last
Illness

SAN JOSE, Nov GA bill of particu-
lars filed to-day in the suit OF Bertha
Smalley against the estate OF the late
James T. Murphy for $4,000. due for SER
vices furnished deceased. shows that the
trial will be a sensational one. The at
torneys for the estate had asked for the
bill OF particulars. II shows that from
February, 1895. 10 November Is, 1898. the
time OF his death. she was his sole com
panion and performed all the duties OF a
wife. II states that Murphy was very
dissipated and that she took care of him.
During the last few months Of his llress
his condition was such that he could not
leave the room and she was obliged 10
keen a close watch over him. Many times
she read to him all night to Keep HIM
ouiet. Miss Smalley states that she also
transacted all of Murphys business.
II l. Kowalsky and E. Nj. Rosenthal.
attorneys for Miss Smallev, state that
before his death Murphy told their client
he had purchased her a home on Meal
lister street for $4,000 and would soon
give her a deed 10 II: also that he had In
sured his life in her favor for $40 100.
Shortly before his death he had also
promised TO marry her and take a we'd
Murphy left an estate OF $3.50. 900 and
Miss Smalley, with whom he had lived
for wears, was totally ignored. She then
began a suit for services rendered, ask
ing for s24 600
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to the House.

has lived in poygamy since the State was
admitted is not in violation of the agree
ment with the United States is sound
lhat agreement as contained in the en-.
abilng act and the Utah constitution
mace polygamy unlawful. Continuance
OF polygamy Is as unlawful as contrac-
lions OF new marriages.
swanson of Virginia. am inclined
TO vote against the seating OF Mr.. Rob
erts, ana by so doing / believe / will be
carrying out the wishes of my constitIt-
HIT OF lllinois-As / may be one of the
jury In Roberts case, it. would be highly
improper for me TO say how / shall vote
IN advance of hearing the testimony. This
is a womans fight, and we know how
are united on proposition.
BroWnell OF Ohio-I will be with those
who oppose Roberts
Eddy of Minnesota shall vote to re-
tuse Mr.. Roberts a seat in the House
because believe If he retains his seat
II VIII he interpreted throughout The
WoIlu as n quaSi-recoCnitiOn of polyga-
nous relations by the House of Represent
atives.
Doudenslager of New Jersey-JTnless
MI. Roberts can completely clear himself
OF the charges made against him | shall
favor eXpelling him from the House.
Faris or lndiana-The sentiment in my
district Is overwhelmingly in favor Of de-
priving Mr.. Roberts OF his seat in the
House. am in harmony with :his senti-
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ment. and II the case against him is sub
stantiated / shall vote as the people Of my
district wish.
Fleming of Georgia-If 1t is shown that
Mr.. Roberts alleged marital relations are
illegal or immoral II is highly probable
that i shall vote TO eXpel him.
Mclean of Mississippi shall vote TO
unSeat him unless he proves his innocence
shows that he has violated none OF the
laws.
Burkett Of Nebraska-I think Utah has
violated the compact she made on enter
ing the Union, and unless Mr.. Roberts
can show some good reason why he should
be permitted 10 remain / think my district
favors eXpelling him
Taylor Of Alabama-I am in favor of I'M
seating Mr.. Roberts. on both legal and
moral grounds. and | shall vote to do so
after he has been regularly sworn in.
Grow OF Pennsylvania-It is mere boys
play TO say that the House has not the
right and power TO prevent any member
elect from taking the oath of office II
there is sufficient reason for exDellinC a
member by a two-thrds vote the same
reasons, If they exist at the time he APP
pears TO take the oath. would warrant the
House to refuse. by a majority vote 20
let him be sworn in. II is the duty of the
House TO pass upon the moral as we'll as
legal aspects of cases before member is
sworn In. L have not yet made up my
mind whether or not I shall vote against
Mr.. Roberts, and shall not do SO until
L know all the facts.
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RIGLMIST WILSON'S
CAREER IN CRIME
Man Wanted in San jose Found to
Have Once Served a Term
for Murder

BOSTON. Nov. %. 49, Chief Inspector
Watts to-day identified a photograph sent
to him by r. ]. Langford. Sheriff OF Santa
Clara County, Cal, as that Of Charles
Wilson, alias Nick Infanto, alias Little
Nick" who was sent to prison for life on
September -, 1889 for participating in the
murder of Mr.. Frye in this city in 1885
Wilson was pardoned by Governor Rus
sell on November s. 1893.
The mau the California authorities are
trying To find is wanted on charges of
grand larceny and bigamy. After having
lived in Santa Clara with a woman sup
posed TO be his wife he married another
about four months ago. The second
woman. II is maintained. had between
500 and $500 in bank. II is alleged that on
November p, having secured this money,
the man left that place with his former
Wife Chief Watts had sent Wilson's rec
ord to California and the police of all the
large cities and town of the country have
been notified TO be on the lookout for
him
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THOUSANDS OF MINERS
MAY BE CALLED OUT
Union Men Resent the Imprisonment
OF John P. Reese for Contempt
of Court

PITTSBURG, Kans., Nov. 29-The ex-
element N union labor circles resulting
from the action Of Federal Judge VII.
iams. sitting at Fort Scott, in sentencins.
John 2: Reese. the Iowa member of the
national executive board of the United
Mine Workers OF america, 10 serve three
months in the Federal prison for alleged
contempt, eliminated to-day in an order
for retaliation. Tonight an order was
Issued by the executive board OF District
NO. II for a general suspension Of coal
mining In the entire district on Monday
next, If by that time Mr.. Reese shall not
have been released. 1t Is ordered that
Mr.. Reese shall be released in an honor
abe manner by the Federal Court
If II be strictly observed the order for
suspension VIII affect thousands of min
ers In the Southwestern Kansas district
All union miners working in the vicinity
OF Pittsburg have been called to meet In
this city tomorrow morning