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The Portland daily press., 1899-12-02

OF course MIR. Cham berlain's use Of the
word "allianos" In his discussion OF the
cordial relations between this country
and England will be caught up and used
for all 1t Is worth as proof Of the allega-
ton which was made by some Democratic
con ventions last summer that there was
formal alliance between the two noun-
tries. But we have no doubt that Mr..
Cham berlain would disolaim that he
Intended to convey any such impression
by the uss Of the word, and would deny
also. and Faithfully, that any such ar
rangement existed. highlands attitude
toward US In the Spanish war brought
about mora cordial relations between the
to countries. ard IL was these relations
merely that Mr.. Cham berlain meant to
describe when he used the word alliance.
There can be no formal alliance between
these two countries except through the
medium of q treaty which must be sub
mitted to the Senate for ratification. No
such treaty was ever hear d of and ncns
exists. The Improvement Of our relations
with England Is matter for general
oongratulation. But a formal alliance
IA which we agreed to do certain things
In certain contingencies would lie a mis-
take-so obvious a mistake that no ad-
ministration is likely to commit II.
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-02
Prevented a Tragedy.

Timely information given Mrs George
Long, Of New Straitsville, Ohio. pre-
vented q dreadful tragedy and saved two
lives. A frightful cough had long kept
her awake every night She had tried
many remedies and doctors but steadily
grew worse until urged to try DIR. Kings
New Discovery. One bottle wholly cured
her, aud she writes this marvellous medi-
cine also cured Mr.. Long Of a severe at.
tack of Pneumonia. Such cures are pos
Tive proof of the matchless m crit of this
grand remedy for curing all throat. chest
and lung trou bles. Only 80 cents and
81 90. Every bottle guaranteed. Trial
bottles at h. p. 5. Goods, ST. Congress
street, and II. q. STAIRS Cum berland
Ailla druUUist
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-02
Volcanic Eruptions

Are grand, but Skin Eruptions rob life
of joy. Bucklen's Arnica Salve cures
them, also Old. Running and Fever Sores,
Ulcers. Boils, Felons, Corns, Wars,
Cuts, Bruises, Burns, Soalds, Charp d
Hands, Chiiblains. Best Pile cure on
earth Drives GU. Pains and Aches. Only
25cts. a box. Cure guaranteed. Sold by
II. p. 5. Gould's, 577 Congress street and
II. G. Starr. Cumberland Mills.
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-02

There was very little news from South
Africa yesterday. No additional reports
of the battle of Modder river were re-
oeived. 1t is surmised that Gen. Methuen
is continuing his march into Kimberley,
and that q battle will COON take place
close to the city in which the beleaguered
garrison will join. There Is nothing from
Ladysmith, but the absence Of news In
dicates ut least that the place is still
holding out.
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-02

Several Lewiston clergymen have been
giving their opinion in regard to the Rev
Mr.. Snr ord III rao!e Of Ia!sir 6 the ad.
They appear to be convinced that the
woman was not dead, that 1t was case
of catalspsy or suspended animation
They appear also to lie convinced that
Mr.. Sanford Is honest, and that he really
Thought the woman was dead, also that
the woman was honest and really
thought that she knew she was dead.
There should now be a canvass Of the
medical profession to get their opinion
as to the woman's deafness and Mr.. Sand
fords' honesty, ana subsequently several
prominent business men should he inter-
viewed. We should really like to know
II any sort of humbug can he so
apparent and absurd that prominent
citizens will not treat 1t seriously and
give opinions In regard to 1t.
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-02

Mr.. Chamberlain rarely speaks without
making q sensation, and his last utter
anoe is no exception. His thrust at
France struck home, and lie bringing out
some vigorous counter thrusts from the
Paris press. French JOY at the hard time
the British we're having In South Africa
has never been much concealed, but 1t
will now be more demonstrative than
ever
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-02

Roberts's efforts to work up partisan
feeling over his case are moi meeting with
much success. Prone to laundering as
the democrats are they are not stupid
enough to become the champions Of an
open and avowed polygamist.
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-02

Patrons of the PRESS who are leaving town
temporarily may have the addresses OF their
papers changed as often as they may desire by
notifying the ofice
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-02

Subscribers whose papers are not delivered
promptly are requested to notify the onice OF
the DAILY PRESS. No. 81 Exchange street.
Portland Me.
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-02
UNDERWOOD SPRING.

Spacious Dining Hall always open. Music,
Card and smoking Rooms, all with Op'n fires.
brilliantly lighted BY electricity and heated by
steam, decorated with palms and evergreen.
An excellent menu from which TO order.
Game and hsh dinI ers specially.
Arrangements made for Dinner, Dancing or
Card parties with or " thout special ears at
Office of PORTLAND & Yarmouth Electric Raj
W " Co.. Office 40 Congress street Telephone
9l6-3. noy23du
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-02
MrscELLANEoUs.
WORKING wonHN.

Women are women after all. Mistress
and maid are alike in physical makeup.
Both are women. Both are subject to the
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-02
$4,000
) Per Cent. 20 Year Bonds
or THE-
Akron, Ohio. Water Works Company,

hhiUIiJ UIIu, Vui6i WUiho uVIilpuHy,
Issued 1899. Maturing 1919.
Without option OF earlier redemption.
Issued to refund like amount OF SIX per
cent bonds.
We placed the original issue OF six per cent
bonds Oh these water works at the time the
works were contributed, and have been famil-
lar with the growth OF the prop rty and the city
from that time, through several yisitations. The
population then, 1880, was 1000. 1t is now esti-
mated at $4,000.
The source of supply is from Summit Lake
and wells on lands lying betwesn the lake and
the company's pumping station The water IS
pumped 10 an elevated reservoir, whence IL
falls by gravity TO the city, In addition TO which
the company can supply water by direct pres
sure. The distribution system comprises about
iifty-hye miles OF iron and steel pipes. This
financial statement shows n handsome surplus
OF net earnings after payment OF ali operating
expenses, taxes, and Interest charges on all the
bonds.
The mortgage securing these bonds was
drawn, under our supervision, to carefully
guard the interests of all Investors in these
bonds. II also provides for an annual Sinking
Fund for the purpose of purchasing and rrtir-
ing the bonds of this issue at their market
price up TO l05 and accrued Interest.
The Akron Water Works IS no. new enter
prise. but Is a well established, successful
property. IN prosperous and growing com
munity and IS OWNED and controlled by sue
cessful business men.
Price and further particulars on application.
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-02
PORTLAND POST oFFIc &
CORRECTED TO OCT. 2, 1899.
OFFICE HOURS.

Pos masters Office. Sundays excepted 900
a. m. 10 p. IN.
cashiers OD,ce Sundays excepted.) 500 a.
m. to 600 p. NJ: Money order departmen 800
n. m. 10 GOO p. H.; Registry department. 400 n
m. TO GOO p. III.
General Deiiuery Sundays excepted) 7so
a. m. TO 100 p. III Sundays 800 TO 1000 a. ~.
Carriers Deliveries, SUNDAYS excepted. I'm
business section of the city between High and
India streets at 100 900 and II 90 a. H.. 100 and
y. m. In other sections al 500 "A. m, l. &c D. m
sunday delivery at Once window. 300 TO 1000
a. H., 100 TO 200 y. IN. Collections from street
boxes at TOO and II 90 a. M. 400 and 500 p. IN
sundays. 600 p. m only
ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE OF MAILS
Boston, Southern and WeStcril, intermediate
offices and connections via Boston s. Maine
railroad eastern Dysionl Arrive at 12l5
$50 and 1913 p. M. close 500 and Has a. M.
800 and 90 D. IN Sundays. arrive l245 D. H..
close las a.. M, $50 and 800 y. IN.
Boston, Southern aud Western, and interme.
diate Offices and connections. via Boston and
Maine railroad western diylsonl-Arriye at
l045 a. m, $50 and $40 D. m; close GOO and 500
am 1l.s0 a. M, aud 2.30 y. M
Eastern. VIA Maine Central Railroad-Arriye
200 and 40 a. M. l2.45 and 6.l5 p. M; close
geo, 9.4b ana 1l.45 IN. and 900 pm sundays.
arrive l3.45 ?; m. close LAP a. IN; ..
ton wa Maine Central iailIoad-Arrivc at 2.oc
and 900 a. M 1888 and 6.i5 .. m; close at COO,
9I5 and has a. m. AIS and 900 =. m.
farm iRgton. intermediate offices and connec.
lions. via Maine Central railroad-Arrive al
1913 and 6.l5 p. IN. .close at 7,45 a. and 1918
p. mp
Rockland intermediate offices and connec.
tons via Knox and Lincoln railroad-Arriye
i2.i5 and 600 p. m close ut 600 and Has a. IN.
Skotchegdn, intermediate Offices and connec-
tons. via Maine Central railroad-Arriye AT
i2.45 p. m. close at i2.l5 y. IN
Island Pond, n. intermediate oniees and
connections, via Grand Trunk Railway Ar
rive at 100 1l45 a. M. 600 p. III. sundays 100
a. IN. close at 7.30 a m. Loo and 7.3) pm
Sundays $50 p. m.
CiOrLdm. ". H.. intermediate Offices and con.
uecuons, via Grand Trunk railrOad-ArTve at
700 and II 40 a. M. ANA 90 p. m. Sundays 100
IA. m close at 7.30 a. M. 100. 7.3O p Iu Sun.
days at 500 a. m and T.30 p, m.
AOHtreai-Arriye at 100 IL As q. m. and coo
p. M, close al Leo, 7.3J D. IN. sunday close
7.30 D. In
SwantoH. ~, intermediate Offices and con
nections via Mountain Division NJ. Z. X H.
Arrive at $40 y. N. close al 500 a. IN
Bdrtiett. n. H.. intermediate ofiices and con
nections via Mountain Division NJ. q. II. H.
Arrive at $50 a. m. and $40 y. m; close at a.
m. and SEQ y. IN.
Rochester. " H.. Inter mediate offices and con
neeuons, via Portand& Rochester railroad
Arrive at Las and 600 y. m; close at $50 a. m
aud 1900 m
Cumberland Mus. Gorham and Westbrook
(Sdccardppdl Arrive at s.45 a. M. Las and ., 20
D. M close $50 and 1900 a m. and $50 p. m.
South Portland, WUfard and Cape Cottage
Arrive at 7.SO. iI.00 a. IN. 500 y. IN. close go
a. m, l. 80 and $50 p. m.
PleGsantddie and Cash Corner-Arrlve 7.3c
and ll.l5 a. m. aud 40 p M; close $50 a. In
aud i.30 and SO p. m
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-02
TERMS,

TERMS
DAILY PRESS
BY the year. Sc in advance or 81 at the end OF
the year.
BY the month. 80 cents.
The DAILY PRESS Is delivered at these rates
every morning to subscribers in all parts OF
Portland, and In westbrook and south Port
land.
MAINE STATE PRESS weekly
BY the year, 81 IN advance. or sl.25 at the
end OF the year.
For six months. 80 cents; Tor three months,
2b cents
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-02

Ills ana Ailments
peculiar to their
sex. But the serv-
ant seldom gets
any considera-
ton. She is ex-
pected to do her
work even il her
head does throb
and q dreary,
dragging, bear
ing-down feeling
makes her wish
that eaCn step
might be her last.
DIR. Pierce's Fa-
vorite Prescrip-
ton is made for
I maid as well as
III ! s tre.ss. II
nj a es W ca k
women strong
and sick women
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-02

we'll, no matter what their station in life.
II gives the poor working woman an
equal chance with her richer sister and
at exactly the same price.
The servant who uses Favorite Pre-
scription " at moderate price per bottle
is much more likely TO get well than her
mistress who calls in an expensive, local
physician. II she will write plainly to
DIR. X. v. Pierce, at Buffalo, N. ", her
case will have the attention of physician
who has cured more women than any one
hundred other doctors and who has a rec
ord of over thirty years successful prac-
tice. Her letter will be considered strict
ly confidential, will be promptly answered
in plain envelope, so that prying eyes
of others may not get even a hint, and
she will have the benefit of the very best
medical skill without cent of charge
for it. Thousands of women have
written and been cured. And by this
method they have avoided the eek
aminations" and "local treatment
so invariably insisted upon by local
practitioners and so abhorrent to every
modest woman.
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-02

Peaks lsand-Arrive at 10. 90 a. m. close at
$50 y. M
HdrpsieeH long and Chebedgte Isldnds-Ar
rive at 1900 m close at $50 p. m.
Cousins Isidnd-Arriye at 10. 90 a. m; close
$50 y. m.
STAGE MAILS.
Botceyv Bedcli-Arriye at $50 p. M; close at
400 p m
Cape Elizabeth and KHiqhtvfHe-Arrive AT
T.so a. m. and $50 p. m. close at 900 a. m. and
200 p. m
Duck Pond PTfde's Corner. WindhdH, No.
Wfndham. raymond aud South Casco--Arrive
at 1l.00 q. m; close al ECO D. N.
The San Francisco call., 1899-07-06

"WHAT WOULD JESUS D0|
is THEIR PARTY PLATFORM
United Christians of America Will
Name a National Ticket for
the CAMPAIGN.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

DES MONIES, Iowa, July 5.-The
United Christian Party Of America,
national political organization, was
convened here to-day. 1t will nomt-
nate a full national ticket and make a
Presidential campaign in 1900 on
platform of four words: What would
Jesus do?"
I'VE can't go far wrong if we follow
that motto" said Chairman w. c.
Pidgeon of Richland to-day. But
somewhat more elaborate platform was
adopted as regards details. Direct
legislation. by the initiative and refer
endun. with an imperative mandate is
the method by which the party hopes
to reform the Government. The plat
form holds that governments derive
their lust powers from God through
Christ, and by consent of the governed.
A union of all Christians is asked, re-
gardless of nationality, color, creed,
sect or previous politics.
A telegram was received by the con-
vention to-day from the National Re
form Party, in session at Pittsburg,
asking the United Christian Party to
unite forces with it Chairman Pldgeon
was instructed to carry on negotiations
looking to such amalgamatiOn.
AS a committee to organize the party
in other States the following were ap-
pointed: w r. Benkert of Davenport,
c. Z. Lindley of Hedrick and j. f. Jen-
sen of Dorchester Wis. a national
convention will be called to meet in
Chicago or Indianapolis this fall The
prospects are that the convention will
meet that of the National Reform
PARTY in Chicago on December %.
The San Francisco call., 1899-07-06
DIES OF EXCITEMENT
DURING A CONFEDERATION
for Fire at Wildwood Glen
Sounds the Death Knell of a
Citizen

SAUSALITO, July 5.-Wildwood Glen,
the noted picnic and pleasure resort,
was totally destroyed by fire at l
o'clock this morning. The bells that
rang the alarm sounded the death knell
of Granville W. Stewart, who perished
of heart failure during a moment of
excitement.
The flames were seen by Night
Watchman Trouette and Manuel Bet
tencourt at the same time, and both
ran to alarm the community by ringing
the church bells. The fire department
responded without loss of time, but the
distance to the scene and the scarcity
of water caused its presence to be un-
availing and the large dancing pavilion,
the dining hall and all the Outbuildings
were burned to the ground. The loss
will approximate $2500, insurance $1,000.
Whether the fire owed its origin to
the careless use of firecrackers or to an
incendiary is a moot question. Edward
Stahl, the proprietor of the resort. was
in San Francisco at the time the fire
occurred and did not learn of his loss
until he reached town to-day.
When the alarm was sounded Gran
vile Washington Stewart, q member of
the Pacific Pine Lumber Company of
San Francisco and secretary of the
Sausalito ArbOr Society, rushed to the
WlnUOW Ol Ills uNeltlIlS, anu, dll6T SdZ-
ing for a minute at the flames. sank to
the floor. He was placed in bed by his
wife, who managed to get DR.. Mayes to
the house only a few minutes before
Stewart breathed his last.
Death was due to heart failure, Mr.
Stewart having suffered from heart
disease for years. He was AZ years of
age, and was native of Racine. Wis.
While the water supply of Sausalito
is always poor in summer, its extreme
scarcity on this occasion was due to the
act of a vandal, who broke the lock of
the door leading into the tunnel of the
SausaIito Land and Ferry Company
yesterday and drilled holes in the
mains. All the water in the reservoir
was exhausted in this manner. which
leads many to believe that the fire was
the work of an incendiary. This opin-
ion is strengthened by the fact that
a week ago Stahl's watch dog was pois-
oned. The water company will offer a
reward for the detection of the mis-
creant, but so far ne clew to his iden-
tity has been discovered.
The San Francisco call., 1899-07-06
TRYING MOMENT
In Madrid When the Entire Popula-
ton Was Terribly Excited.

A Sunday or two ago Madrid was con
vulsed with a question which outWeighed
all others. In the theater, in the cafes
and in the streets there was but one sub
tect of conversation. and that was not
the cession of Cuba the rebellion III
the Philippines, but matter which
touched the. Madridenos nearer home. IN
the Calle-de- -SeVilla especially on that
Sunday was news awaited with anxiety
from the meeting which was being held
at the Hotel Anglais. At last, about 10
o oClock in the evening, man rushed into
the street, gasping for breath and only
lust able to utter the words. He will cut
it off! The tension was relaxed, there
was general feeling of. relief and the
glad news was passed from mouth to
mouth "He will cut it Off!
In such times of political crisis the
stranger might have been pardoned If
he imagined that it was somebody's head
which was to be cut off, but as matter
of fact he would have been too sweeping
In his ideas. The man in question was
M. Felix Robert, a Frenchman, who pro-
posed to appear before the public at Ma
drid as toreador. SO far so good; but in
the course of banquet at Madrid he had
announced that he thought of appearing
in the ring in a manner not consistent
guments which convulsed the city and de-
prived it of appetite and sleep. The meet
ing at the Hotel Anglais brought about
a happy solution. NJ. Felix Robert, after
a long debate. decided to cut off his mus
tache before appearing in the bull ring
Tradition was kept unimpaired, and chat
night Madrid went tranquil and contented
to bed.-LonGon Correspondent New York
Mail and Express.
The San Francisco call., 1899-07-06
MCCOY AND FITZ TO
FIGHT IN SEPTEMBER
Meeting Between the Middle-Weight
Pugilists Now Practically
Arranged.

NEW YORK, July "a Sun cable
from London says: Brady, Jeffries' man
ager, has accepted Mitchelrs terms to
fight Jeffries at the end of August.
The Suns local article says: meet
ing of kid" Mccoy and Bob" Fitz-
simmons has been practically arranged
and according to present plans the men
are to fight before one of the local clubs
some time in the latter part of Septem-
ber Mccoy, VINO Is now in Denver, has
called off all his other matches and says
he will not do any fighting until he is
through with the ex-champion. Mccoy
further says he will visit New York
within the next three weeks, ready to
sign articles.
Mccoy declares that he will agree to box
straight Queensberry rules with the eX
ception that the men must break clean
at the order of the referee. 1t Is not very
likely that Fitzsimmons Will consent to
this as he intends to hold out for fight
under the rules without any stpulatiOnS.
The Coney Island Sporting Club, the
Westchester Athletic Club and the LenoX
Athletic Club will bid for the bout. 1t
was said to-day that as Fitzsimmons is
somewhat interested in the arena by the
sea the battle possibly would take place
there 1t is also reported that the Coney
island people are ready to offer a purse
of SIS 900. Fitzsimmons said to-day;
II am rapidly getting into shape and
expect to be in good trim by September.
Mccoy has for some time been anxious to
fight me- and l am ready now. l will fight
him at I5S pounds, Just as he says, and If
he cares to, L will put up a personal side
wager"
The San Francisco call., 1899-07-06
CYCLONE LEAVES
A TRAIL OF RUIN
Nebraska Farms Laid
Waste.
ONE WOMAN LOSES HER LIFE
CRUSHED UNDER THE DEBRIS
OF HER HOME.
People of Ainsworth Witness the
Formation and the Progress OF
the Funnel-Shaped
Cloud.
cRusHED UNDER THE DEBRIS
OF HER HOME.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

AINSWORTH, Neb., July ga
cvclone which seemed to have formed
fifteen miles northwest Of this city
passed within two miles Of Ainsworth
this afternoon, killing Mrs. William
T.ockmilIer, wife of a well-known farm
er. and doing great damage to prop
ertv. Houses, barns, fences and pr1dges
were demolished and many families are
homeless.
The progress of the funnel-shaped
c1oud was easily observed from this
CITY. 1t was first noticed at ABOUT
O'Clock, when it was apparently heaoeo
directly for Ainsworth. The c4ouo
swerved, however, the storm center
passing well to the north.
The cyclones first destructive work
was on the farm of John Strohn, four
miles northwest of Ainsworth, where
the house and outbuildings were leVeleo
to the ground. Fortunately, the taIn1ly
escaped to a cave and none were IN
jured.
next visited. Mrs Lockmiller had
sought refuge in the cellar, with her
three small children. Her eldest son
did not recognize the danger ana re-
mained in the barn. The woman stALCeo
to call him and had just left her sneIIer
when the cyclone struck the mouse. 1ho
DulUlnS Was lOIn IAO ANS
and the unfortunate woman was
crushed in the falling timbers. The chill
dren were unharmed.
At the farm of Rev. T. w. Delong the
cloud descended upon the house, barns
and outbuildings, sweeping them In
confused mass along the prairie. Inc
family took refuge in the cellar and no
one was hurt.
The farm buildings of Charles Trotter
and W. H. Hurting, about one mile
apart, were utterly destroyed, portions
of the structures being carried by the
wind for long distances, and, in several
instances. timbers were driven deep
into the ground.