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The Portland daily press., 1899-02-09

which 500, 900 Is secured and like
amount unsecured. The assets consist OF
real estate and personal property estimated
to be worth sls5, COO, exclusive OF certain
claims which MIR. Beal holds against the
Psnobscot Central Rsiroad company for
moneys advanced for the construction OF
that road. What will be realized from
these claims cannot be told at this time
and upon this point turns Mr.. Behfs
financial salvation OF complete failure
The cause of Mayor BeaIs financial
difficulties is the Penobscot Central rail
road. This is an electric line between
Bangor and Charleston, In the western
part of the county, to be operated by the
Patton Motor System, the motors being
provided with gasoline engines for the
generation of electricity. The road has
been completed as far as Corinth. twenty
miles from Bangor. and was to be com
pleted to Charleston six miles further.
this spring. A few strips have been made
over the part of the line thus far COM
pleted, but on account Of bad weather the
delay in getting the rolling stock and
various difficulties with tho motors now
here, there have been no regular service
as yet, and the prospects Of the enterprise,
although Mr.. Beal has the greatest faith
In Its success have been somewhat
olouded of late.
Tho company issued $3.50, 600 in stock
and $3.50, 900 in bonds, which bonds, 1t
was expected. could be easily hoated.
Some months ago Mr.. Beal went to Bos-
ton and there had conference with lead
ing brokers relative to the placing of the
bonds. These brokers, he says, assured
him that the bonds could be fioated with
in q certain time but that time has long
since expired and the bonds yet remain
unsold. Being thus unable to realize
money from the sale of bonds, MIR. Beal,
being anxious to forward the work Of
constructing the Psnobscot Central, bor-
rowed money from various banks upon
his personal notes, hoping that the bonds
would be disposed of before the notes be-
came due. The money borrowed has all
been applied to the construction and
equipment OF the railroad. and there yet
remain due to steel rail manufacturers,
car builders and electrical companies con-
siderable balances. Now the notes given
to the banks are about to fall due, and
one of the other. creditors has placed an
attachments upon some of Mr.. Beafs
property, and In order TO protect himself
and all his creditors he has m ade the as
signment.
The principal creditors arc national
banks In Massachusetts,. New Hampshire
and Bangor, and the manufacturers men
toned the total, ~ stated of secured
debts being about 100000 and Of un-
secured like amount. The assets consist
| of real estate and personal property iu
The Portland daily press., 1899-02-09
LEGISLATIVE NOTICE.

The Committee OF Education will siye e pub
lie hearing in the Office of the Superintendent
OF Schools at the State House in Augusta, on
Friday, Feb. 10. 1899. at one O'Clock p. Nj.
On the pc ition of A b. Stantial and ~ others
to amend the law in regard to Free High
Schools.
Friday, Feb. 10. 1899, at one O'Clock p. NJ
On an act 20 amend Section OF Chapter 2l6 OF
the Public Laws of 1898 as amended by Section
l. Chapter 295 Of the Public Laws OF 1897.
Friday. Feb. 10. 1899, at one O'Clock Z. Nj
On an act for the maintenance OF Free High
Schools In towns having population OF one
thousand or more.
Friday, Feb. 10. 1899, at one o'clock p. NJ
On an act 10 amend Section 6 and li9. Chapter
H. o the Revised statutes. relative TO the man.
ner of the assessment of common school funds.
Friday, Feb. 10, 1899, at one O'Clock 7. NJ.
On an act to amend Section los, Chapter IL,
Revised Statutes, in relation 10 the quallfca-
tions necessary for admission 10 Normal
Schools.
Friday. Feb. 10, 1899, al one o'clock P. NJ.
On an act relative TO grouping common schools
In school classes.
BY order of.the Committee on Education.
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ALL WILL BE PAID.
What Mayer heal Says About His
Assignment.
ESPECIAL TO THE rRxss.l

Augusta, February S-The assignment
Of Mayor Beal Of Bangor surprises his
fellow members of the legislature tonight.
Mr.. Beal has been largely interested in
electric railway enterprises in Bangor,
his latest venture being the Penobscot
Central. road which was completed at
time when 1t was impossible to float the
bonds. MIR. Beal said tonight that fnd-
ing he could not market the securities he
had acting under the advice OF counsel
made the assignment. He said that the
liabilities were 500. 900 ana with time all
would be met. The assets would be
sufficient TO pay every dollar of indebted.
ness and leave handsome surplus. Mr..
Beal has of late been mentioned here as n
backer OF the Cumberland and Oxford
Electric railway scheme, the rival to the
westbrook, Windham and Harrison, which
was the subject of u hearing today bsfore
the railroad committee.
The Portland daily press., 1899-02-09
TIE LIABILITIES ARE SAID TO
BE ABOUT 100000.
Asset. Are valued at sIs5,o0o Exclusive
OF Claims Against Penobscot Central
which Are Good Only II Bonds Are
sold-Mr. heal Advanced Money to
Complete the Road Against the Sale
of the Bonds.
lrPKcIAL TO TIE raEss.I

Bangor, February s. s.-Flavius o. Beal.
mayor of Bangor and president Of the
penobscot Central railroad. has made an
assignment to Lawyer ErAstus G. Ryder
for the benefit of his creditors. In the as
sisnment, property valued at $4,000 Is
conveyed, as indicated by the revenue
stamps upon the document, which is
composed of nine CLOSELY written pages OF
legal cap. As yet no schedule or any
definite statement Of Mr.. Besls liabilities
and assets has been made up. but 1t 10
known that the liabilities are very heavy,
agsregating not less than $500, 600 Of
The Portland daily press., 1899-02-09
PROTEST AGAINST QUAY.

Philadelphia, Feb. ga mass meeting
of citizens in opposition to the reelection
of S enator Quay was held at the Acade-
my of Music tonight. Major f, A. Han
cock of this city presided, and a large
delega ton of anti Quay members of the
legislature heade d by Senator Flynn OF
Pittsburg, came from Harrisburg. John
Wanamaker occupied box but did not
speak. The speakers were Senator
Flynn and Congressman Dalzell of Pitts
burg, Senators Sheney of Philadelphia
and Weller of Cambria and Representa-
tive Koontz of Sonersworth.
In the course of his remarks Mr.. Dal-
zell said:
'Mr. Quay has been called the Sapole-
on of politics. Lebanon, venture to pre-
dict, is his Waterloo-after Waterloo
comes st. Helena.
The Portland daily press., 1899-02-09

Two companies Of the Colorado's sup
port, the 23d infantry, which 10 encanps"
near the waterworks while the NenTas
kans are encamped ut the reservoir three
miles 10 tine rear. Outposts line the rioee
overlooking the valley while sand oae
sntrenchment with gun spauie'nen's'
Yesterday the Utshs dropped shells Into
the villages across the river. The natives
disappearing among the hills, the main
body retiring to the right and the others
scattering. Subsequently, the arnericsns
reconnoitred and found the village oil
San Pedro completely deserted,
They did not burn IL, and today the VII
layers returned In small parties, bearing
bamboos.to which white rags were fast'
ened. They kept however, out Of range.
Later signal fires were lighted along the
ridQs on the other side OF the valley.
The American troops are IN exceiiens
spirits and appear TO regard their expert
enoes as picnic rather than stern
reality. One LARRY Coloradoan, who ws'
discussing the capture OF the waterworks
snid it reminded him Of q rabbit drive
ON the Colorado plains.
Gen. Overshine's brigade, the fourth
cavalry, 14th infantry, and the firss
North Dakota infantry on the right, diu
some reoonnoitering to-day but olherwiss
has been taking matter easily. The nrs
Nheniuktou iulhuuyl eio
infantry aud the North Dakotas arr
strung out from blockhouse II to TN
old Spanish trenches southwest OF Aaiats
fort, where the l4th infantry Is quar-
tered.
A few native houses, from wbiof
shots have been fired, were burned, ou
most of the others are either vacant o.
marked with white flags.
The enemy Is obviously concentrated
at Paranaqua Gen. Kings brigade
which includes the first California infan
try, first Idaho infantry, nrst wyoming
infantry and first infantry has beer
compelled to destroy the village Of Sar
Pedro Maoate, rs the natives. movin
from house to house. fred from tn
windows as the Americans advanced
The fourth cavalry has hugely enjoyet
foraging for food. All that 10 left o
Paco and Santa Ana 10 occupied by th'
CaliforniAns.
The Portland daily press., 1899-02-09
DROVE THE SHARPSHOOTERS
How Kansas Troops Broke Up a
Planned Attack.

Manila, February S.-Noon. Last eve
ming, as the Filipinos at Calvoocan were
evidently massing for u night attack up
ON the American left wing. Companies
b. @ and Of the Goth Kansas infantry
were ordered to attack and drive the sharp
shooters from a bamboo jungle In front
of the firing line, where they had caused
considerable annoyance all the afternoon.
Ths battalion charge brilliantly, driving
the enemy like chaf and penetrating to
the very heart of Caloocan.
First Lieut.. A. q. Alfred, as cabled
last night, was killed, while leading his
company. He was shot In the forehead.
Sergeant Jay Sheldon, Co. !, was serious
Iy wounded. Privates Danril Hewitt
(Healitt) ERNEST Fritz, John GILLIAN and
two others, members Of Co. Is, were
slightly wounded.
Thirty dead Fiippinos were counted In
wounded. The gunboats Concord ana
Callao kept up an incessant TIRE from the
bay, the Concord dropping many shells IN
the town with telling effect. In order tc
avoid accidents from this source, Gen.
Otis WAS compelled to recall the kansas
battalion, alter burning the outskirts OF
the town. Either the shells OF the Ameri
can warships or the natives themselves
\ IRE to some buildings. Presumably
,his was the result of the shelling.
No further attempt to attack during the
night was made by either side. The
Spanish papers generally comment III
| favorable terms upon the admirable ordel
maintained in Manila.
The Union Iberioa, says: 1--WE are
satisfied that the Americana, who are foi
the great part volunteers fought cody anc
with perfect discipline though without
entertainments, at the various poiuts de
| Tended and demonstrated the spirit whlcf
animates them. Ihs Filipinos, who an
accustomed TO fight in trenches and witi
guerilla methods, also fought bravely, pu
with less precision and regularity.
1he situation today Is practically IN
changed. The American line has not oeei
appreoiably extended, and the troops gen
orally are taking much needed rest re
connaisances show that the ffnpinos ar
In force in the villages Of Pasig and Para
naque-probably a thousand men az en'
4
The Portland daily press., 1899-02-09
WHEN EXECUTED.
Question Worrying Filipino
Prisoners.
THINK DEATH AWAITS
THEM ALL.
Provost Guard in Complete Control
Of Manila.
ALL FEARS OF A NATIVE UPRISING
DISPRLLED,
ALL FEARS OF A NATIVE UPRISING
DISPRLLED,

How the American Troops Arc Placed
Natives Returns to villages Bearing
white Flags on sticixs--A Colorado
Soldier Says the Battle Reminded
Him ofa Rabbit Drive on the Plains.
Manila, February s.-The provost
guard is an absolute control Of Manila.
All fears of q native uprising In the city
were dispelled by the prompitude which 1t
quelled the outbreak on Monday evening
The streets were deserted last evening
by O'Clock and not light was to be
seen In the native quarter. The Filipinos.
accustomed 10 Spanish methods, are
constantly inquiring of the American
cuted. They seem unable to realize that
orders have not already been Issued
for the execution. Indeed, headquarters
are beseiged by women anxious 10 plead for
the lives OF their relatives and friends.
All is quiet at Cavite. Owing to the lack
of supplies In the adjacent village OF San
Rogue, Conmissary Milliken has been
W SOIL ucurtratAoc w thSSo
able to pay for them, and there will be
distribution of free .tions to others
The rebels, 1t appears, had loopholed a
oh uroh tower In C,vite, evidently with
the purpose of occupying 1t with sharp
shootsrs.
senior Aguillos. the Filipino ex com
missioner, made an unofficial visit to
Gen, Otis today. Tomorrow is the first
day Of the Chinese new year and orders
have been issued prohibiting fireworks.
Pumping at the water works has been re-
sumed.
Gen Hales brigade, consisting OF the
First South Dakota infantry, First Colo
RADIO Infantry and First Nebraska infan-
try, supported by battery of the Utah
light artillery, occupies the most ad-
vanoed post In the American line. fully
ten mil from the base Of supplies. IL
has an almost perfect position. -Four guns
of the Utah artillery stationed on a hill
behind the water works command the
valley to the right and left and the foot
hill in front.
The Portland daily press., 1899-02-09
LEGISLATIVE NOTICE.

The Committee on Railroads, Telegraphs
and Expresses will give public hearings In its
rsom ut the State House IN Augusta as follows
Wednesday. Feb s. 1889 al O'Clock p. m.
On an act to incorporate the Cumberland
and oxford Railroad Company.
Thursday. Feb. 9, 1899, at 2 O'Clock p. m.
On an no, TO carry INTO effect the provisions
of chapter $50 of the private aud special laws
of 1891 and also of chapter 1893 OF the private
and special laws of 1895. providing for the
building a railroad from Van Buren 20 CaIi-
bou.
ON an act to amend the charter OF the Os-
sipee Valley Telegraph and Telephope Co.
On an act to incorporate the Winthrop Tele-
graph and Telephone Co.
The Portland daily press., 1899-02-09
ESPECIAL TO THE rREss.I

Augusta, February s. The man who IL
now one of the leaders in the House OF
Representatives is hlr. Webb Of Portland,
who has come TO the front because In his
hands largely rests the management OF
tho campaign for two cent transferable
mileage books on Maine railroads. 1t Is
long time since the Inauguration Of a
movement in the Maine legislature has
been followed by such an evidence OF de-
termination on the part of Its friends
The Portland daily press., 1899-02-09
LEGusLATIvE NOTICE.

The Company on Railroads, Telegraphs and
Expresses will give public hearings in lis room
at the State House In Augusta rs follows;
Wednesday, Feb. Is. 1899. at o'clock p. m
On an act relating to the Franklin, Somerse'
and Kennebec Railway Company
On an act TO extend the charter OF the kenne-
bee and Franklin Railway.
Thursday, Feb. i6. 1899, at O'Clock p m
ON an act To revive and extend an act 10 III
corporate the Passadunkeag Railroad Com
pany. -, +.
1889 rela ing to railroad crossings.
on an act TO incorporate the Blue Hill and
Bucksport Railroad Co.
lantIc Shore Line Electric Railroad.
On a petition Of Z. NJ. Goodall and others for
authority 10 build street railroad nom bidde-
ford to York Beach.
The Portland daily press., 1899-02-09
EASY WAY TO ECoSOMIzE.
Make Your old Closhiug Like New
With Diamond Dyes.

Anybody Can Use These simple Home
Dyes.
do not cast aside dress. waist, or
jacket simply because 10 is faded or OF an
unfashiopable color. Buy package oil
Diamond Dyes and color 10 over. IL Is
but little work to use these dyes and they
make new dress out of an old one. at q
trifiing expense
Diamond Dyes are the simplest and
stroneest Of all dyes, and can be depended
unon 10 make colors that are fast and
beautiful
The Portland daily press., 1899-02-09
Supporters Of Measure Thoroughly
In Earnest.
VERMONT LAW MOST LIKELY TO
BE AGREED ON.

What Other New England states Do
Boston g. Maine Already Sells Trans
ferable Mileage Books-Ffve Roads
In state Would BE Affected by Pro-
posed Measure-The Argument For
and Against.
The Portland daily press., 1899-02-09
THE WEATHER

Boston, Feb. s.-Local forecast Thurs
day: Fair; colder; brisk west winds
diminishing.
Washington. Feb. s.-Forecast foI
Thursday-New England; Fair, con-
tinued cold; brisk westerly winds.
Storm signals are displayed on the At
lantic coast from Sandy Hook to East
port and cold wave signals in Eastern
New York, Massachusetts and Connect
cut.
The Portland daily press., 1899-02-09
Local weather Report.

Portland, Feb. s.-The local weathe,
bureau records as to the weather are a,
follows:
sa. m.-Barometer. 29.737; Thermom
eter, IL; Dew Point, 10; Humidity, 96
Wind, NE; Velocity, 20; Weather, 1t
snow.
sp. m.-Barometer, 30 271; Thermom
eter, 10; Dew Point, S; Humidity
OIL; Wind. N; Velocity, 10; Weather
II. snow.
Mean Daily Thermometer, 10; Maxi
mum Thermometer. 12; Minimum Their
mometer, s; Max. Velocity Wind, 26NE
Total Precipitation, 20.
The Portland daily press., 1899-02-09
LEGISLATIVE NOTICE.

The Committee on Railroads, Telegraphs and
Expresses will give public hearing In its
room at the State House in Augusta, as fol-
lows:
Wednesday. Feb. 15, 1899. at 2 O'Clock p. M.
Ou an act relating TO the charter of the Wis
casset ana Quebec Railroad Co.
On an act TO extend the rights, powers and
privileges OF the Franklin, Somerset and Ken
nebec Railroad Co.
ON an act to incorporate the Patten, ALE
cash and Northern Railroad Co.
The Portland daily press., 1899-02-09
CALLED TO AMHERST.
President Hyde offered Presidency of
Massachusetts College.

Brunswick, Feb. s.-President William
De Witt Hyde of Bowdoin col
lege has been called to the presidency of
Amherst college and he has the matter
under consideration. having Just returned
from q visit to Amherst.
The Portland daily press., 1899-02-09
LEGIsLATIvE NOTICE.

The Committee on Military Affair, will give a
public hearing in its room at the state House in
Augusta, Tuesday, Feb. It'll, 1899, at $50 O'Clock
p. N. -
No. 3-On resolve recommending additional
compensation to be paid the Adjutant General
ior unusual services rendered.
Tuesday, Feb 2l, 1899, at go O'Clock p. III.
No. I4-On resolve TO reimburse the city OF
Portland for soldiers who served in late War
with Spaln.
The Portland daily press., 1899-02-09
LEGIsLATIVE NOTICE.

The Committee on Judiciary will give puoilc
hearing ia its room at the state House III
Augusta,
No i25 On an order directing the Judiciary
Committee to inquire into the expediency oi so
amending the public statutes as 70 require CON
tractors upon public or private works 10 lnoein-
Nifty municipalities for expenses necessarily
incurred on account of pauperism oil their uh-
paid workmen- -,
No Iss On an Act 10 amend paragraph six,
OF section b5 of chapter So OF the revised
statutes relating TO trustee processes.
The Portland daily press., 1899-02-09
LEGISLATIVE NOTICE.

The Committee on Legal Affairs will give q
public hearing In its room at the stste mouse
In Augusta
No "a n an act 70 amend section II OF
rhanter Is OF the Revised Statutes relative 10
eiearfns snow from the sidewalks In citiesl
"Wednesday. March /. 1899, at 2So o'clock p. m.
No. "a. ON a petition o. p. X. Gilien and 80
others for amendment to section ss OF chapter
practice OF law.
The Portland daily press., 1899-02-09
weather ob.srxnrien.

The agricultural department weather
bureau for yesterday, February 8, taken
at p. IN. meridian time. the observation
for each section being given in this order:
Temperature. direction of wind. state Of
weather:
BOSTON, IA degrees, W, clear; New
York. "a degrees, NV, clear; Philadel-
phia, is degrees, W, clear; Washington.
IL degrees, W, clear; Albany, i6 degrees,
W, clear; Buffalo. 4 degrees, W., clear;
Detroit, "A degrees. SW, clear; Chicago.
Ia degrees, w, clear; 81 Paul
-22ldsgrses. NV, clear; Haron, Dak., 81
degrees, NV, clear; Bismarck, IA de-
grees, NV, clear; Jacksonville, "a degrees
W, clear.
The Portland daily press., 1899-02-09
SPECIAL NOTICES.
LEGISLATIVE NOTICE.

The COMMITTEE on Legal Affairs VII n.s EvS
public hearing IN Its room ~ "o s'
In Augusta
Thursday, March 4. 1892 at aSo O'CLOCK =. u.
No. GO. ON an act 10 create noasu ~ u - ~
seers Of the Poor in the Workhouse OF ue
City of PnrIland.
The Portland daily press., 1899-02-09
LEGISLATIVE NOTICE.

The Committee on Legal Affairs will give a
public hearing in its room at the State House
In Augusta.
No. 3S.-Thur sday, Feb. 16, 1922 at 2.30
O'Clock p. m on an act relating TO weights and
The Portland daily press., 1899-02-09

the average passenger receipts per mile Of
seven OF the eight roads to which the aoi
would apply. Tho Washington cauzh,
road, having only recently been opened,
Is not included In this part of the report
The figures Of the seven roads are as fol
lows;
The Portland daily press., 1899-02-09
LEGIsLATIyE NOTICE.

The Committee on Financial Affairs VIII give
public hearings as follows:
Thursday, Feb. Q.
On an order in favor of the Maine schooi Tor
the Deaf.
Thursday, Feb Q.
On Resolve In faver OF Maine BYE ana Ear
Per order. II. /. HIX. Sec'y.
The Portland daily press., 1899-02-09
LEGISLATIVE NOTICE.

The committee on Legal Affairs will give a
public hearing In its room at the State House in
Augusta,
Tuesday, February 81, 1892 at $50 O'Clock p.
m., No. II on an actt prevent certain kinds of
nnisanraS
The Portland daily press., 1899-02-09
LEGIsLATIVE NOTICE.

The Cumberland County Delegation win give
n public hearing In the Dom of the Committee
on Legal Affairs at the State Hous, IN Augusta
Thursday, Feb. .. 1893, at 10 o'clock a. m.
On an act to hx the compensation Of the
Register of Probate for said county.
The Portland daily press., 1899-02-09
LEGISLATIVE NOTICE.

The Committee on Agricu ture win give a
hearing at the rooms Of tho Board OF Agrieul-
turel on
Wednesday. February sth.
On petition Of w. b. Tobey and other dirse-
tors Of the North Berwick Agricultural Asso-
citation asking for an appropriation In aid OF
the same.
Wednesday, Feb. 18th.
On an act to regulate the sale and analysts OF
food.
Wednesday. Feb. 18th. EW
On an act additional to chapter 80 OF the
Revised Statutes establishing bounty on men
IA. PURRINTON Sec'y
The Portland daily press., 1899-02-09
LEGIsLATIvE NOTICE.

The Committee on Legal Affairs will give a
public hearing In Its room at the State House in
Augusta, Tuesday, Feb. 21, 1899, at ESQ O'Clock
p m
No. I.-On an -act TO Incorporate Portland
Past Cha ncellor's Association.
The Portland daily press., 1899-02-09
LEGISLATIVE NOTICE.

The Committee on Judiciary win give a pub
lie hearing In its room At the State House in
AUGUSTA,
Thursday, Feoy. %, 1899 at 2.s0 O'Clock p. NJ
No. l24. On an act TO regulate the fire depart
pent of tho City of Portland.
The Burke County news., 1899-03-31
How Meats are Canned.

Canned roast beef, 50 called, IS not
roasted. but boiled. The other kind Of
canncd beef IS boiled corned beef.
Both Kinds, II properly packed and
cared lc- will keep for ages. The can
nin- is staple, the process having un-
le, ~onc no radical change in twenty
hHe years. Large pieces Of fresh
meat are boiled in vats, after which
Il hoac, aad SriStle IT" removed. The
meat is cut INTO convenient chunks
WHICH ar" pct into dt~lnft>ted cans
snl sealed. i small hole IS left III lii"
top OF each can through which the hot
ar and case, are forced out II the
retorts. The. the hole, are scaled uD
~ltA drops OF solder He v3l~ are
aet placed il lot rooms. where fer
mcntatiou develops 4 improperly
packed cans That Is indicated uv the
swelling OF the can roNcrS.
The Burke County news., 1899-03-31
THE EXCELLENCE OF SYRUP OF FIGS


the andsk whw
known !fornia Fig only
the
the .
VGucka.
The Burke County news., 1899-03-31

,,ENDE. We CENTS for our cata oAut ~ iNttf 4
- TORS, ant book On OUI.i ny. set az J. ans
,r Pom ~ House.. PT O!ers tic &c. S0nt Eitn
In.uh,for co. 1 Market - =. Della" a." t:tE pe'
The Burke County news., 1899-03-31

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w Will not '~nett Send "a TO Rpan- FSe.nic a.
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