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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-08-22
DEATH OF ISAAC M'LELLAN.
A Son of Portland and Poet ofNatlonal
Reputation.

New York, August 81 Isaac Mcclellan
died at his home at Greenport last night.
He was In his oath year. He was we'll
known as the Poet of the Rod and Gan.
Death was due to exhaustion and gen.
eral breaking down of the system.
Mr.. Mcclellan was born In Portland,
Me-. May 81, 1t06. There were also born
his friends, Henry W. Longfellow and N.
P. Willis. Mcclellan and Willis fitted
for college at Phillips academy, Andover.
Mcclellan went 70 BowaoiS and Willis TO
Yale. In college Mcclellan was In the
next class to Longfellow. Hawthorne and
Cheever, the theoIogian. Sargent s..
Prentiss, classInate and Mcclellan. be-
came fast friends In Boston Mr.. McLel-
Ian became associate editor of the Daily
Patriot, subsequently Incorporated with
the Daily Advertiser and soon thereafter
began the publication of monthly
known as the Pearl. He contributed to
Willis Monthly MAGAZINE, tins New Eng
land Magazine saBd the old knicker-
booker. Over 40 years ago Mr.. Mcclellan
removed to New York. He had resided az
Greenport for a number OF years.
The funeral of Mr.. Mcclellan will take
place tomorrow at the Greenport Episcn-
pal church, the Rev Robert Weeks oiii
ciating. The body will be shipped to
Mount Auburn cemetery, Massachusetts,,
where tina body win be Inferred in the
original Mcclellan tomb.
MIR. Mcclellan Will be- remembered by
sportsmen particularly for his Poems OF
Rod and Gun. book replete with in
struction and knowledge in the field of
nature
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-08-22
FOURTEEN DROWNED.
Fisherman Caught ON Island which
Overnowed.


Beaufort. y. O., August si.--Sixtesn
fishermen were camping on Swan island
during the recent storm. The island was
ovsrfiowed compelling the men to seek
the main land. In the attempt all their
boats were oapsized except one, drowning
IA en-. They were the four Smith and
four Salter brothers and six others. All
were married and leave large families
They were citizens Of Piney Point, Car
teret county. The two survivors saved
themselves by cutting away their boats
mast. throwing their cargo overheard
and drifting ashore. They witnessed the
drowning OF their companions but were
powerless to aid them.
A crew OF four men, who were camp
ing on another island. are missing and
are undoubtedly lost.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-08-22
VICTIMS OF TIE HURRICANE.

Ponce, P. R., August 2l.-It is now
estimated that the bodies of 250J victims
OF the recent hurricane have been buried,
that 1000 persons were injured during the
storm and that 1900 people are still miss
ing. There are opportunities here now
for investors. There Is the greatest lack
OF money for repairing damages, replant-
Ing and replenishing stocks. The Alcaides
appointed completes for the riistri bu-
tion OF relief stores, but the military au.
thorities objected to It.
Ponce is healthful, though bod les con-
tlnue to be found In the field. The autho-
rifles have decided to burn the ruins of
Yabueo.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-08-22
FRESH PROPOSALS MADE.

Cape Town, August 2f.-The report. as
oabled from here to tine Associated Press
last night, that the Transvaal govern
ment had handed It's reply to the british
agent at Pretoria, to be forwarded to Sir
Alfred Miner. British High Commission
er for South Africa and Governor OF Cape
Colony, is confirmed.
1t is believed. however that the propo-
sition Of Great Britain for joint COM
mission to investigate the effect which
the franchise reform legislation would
have npon the Outlandsrs has not been
accepted, but that fresh proposals have
been advanced
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-08-22

iversai sayss "At present the press Is the
real tyrant In Cuba. 1t attains its ends
BY playing upon this passions Of the crow1
in an unprincipied manner. by stating
half truth aud BY arguing logically from
unsourd premists.
At a meeting Of the presidents Of the
committees OF the Cuban National party
In Havana, held today. it was proposed
that the party ono3 more declare It's pur-
pose to defend the principle of absolute
also resolved that no particular persons
should be linked with its political plat
form.
Senior Gonzalo pointed out that the
power Of organizing party could not ex-
tend beyond defining ths way In which
and fixing the number of the latter. He
insisted that the Cuban National party
could not make any rules as The party did
not yet exist in organized form.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-08-22
WEATHER OBSERVATIONS.

The agricultural department weather
bureau for yesterday, Aug. 81. taken at
8 p. m, meridian time, the obser-
walton for each section being given in
this order: Temperature, direction of
wind, state Of weather:
Boston, "a degrees. W. cloudy; New York
rs degrees. W, p cldy Philadelphia, 81 de-
grees, s, oldy; Washington. 81 degrees.
SW. oldy; Albany. 50 degrees. SIC.
cloudy; Buffalo. "A degrees, W, cloudy
Dstroit, 7e degrees W, clear; Chicago,
81 degrees, NV clear; st. Paul. 81 degrees.
NV. clear; Huron, Oak, s6 degrees. S &,
clear; Bism arek. 81 degrees, W. clear;
Jacksonville, 80 degrees, sW. cidg.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-08-22
LIVES LOST IN HURRICANE.

Newherne, N. c.. August 81. Reports
from the coast of North Ca rolina. where
the West Indian hurricane touched last
week, show that large number OF lives
We're lost and much damage TO property
done.
Fourteen fishermen In trying to cross
Pamlico sound In skiffs- were lost The
schooners Goodwin and Aurora wer7
wrecked. The l.. X. Hill Ia ashore. The
Beswick and all hands are reported loss.
These Iosses all occur in Pamlioo Sound.
1t Is believed that as many as 60 persons
lost their lives in the storm.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-08-22
THE WEATHER.

Boston, Aug. 2l-Forecast- Tuesday
Partly cloudy weather; probably with
thunder storms in the afternoon or
night; Easterly winds.
Washington, Aug. 21.--New England
Showers and thunder storms Tuesday;
not quite so warm in the interior.
Wednesday generally fair, fresh South
to West winds.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-08-22
ROOT GOES 10 SEE PRESIDENT.

Washington, August 2i.-Secretary
Root left Washin gtcn at four clock this
afternoon for Lake Champlain to confer
with the President. He Was accompanied
by his private secretary, Mr.. Mason, and
took with him large number of do Gu
ments and cableRrams from General Otis.
Secretary Root said there was no mys.
terry connected with his visit to the Presi
dent. There was number Of important
matters in the war department. over
which there had been some correspond
ence between the President and himself
and it was thought best to talk them
over.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-08-22
NINE SOLDIERS DROWNED.
American Troops Thrown From Raft
Into River.

Manila, August 81. 5.4o p. m. While a
accommodating party OF the gath infantry
unaer Captain Crane was crossing to
MarQuina river on raft today, the
hawser broke. The current, very swift
at that pDint, caused the raft 10 oapsizsd,
drowning niue enlisted men.
The United States transpor Tastar from
San Brancsco, July "a. with General Joe
Wheeler and his daughter. troops f. 10th
s.f-nsry aud more than 81, 800, ,ocO in coin,
has arrived.
General Wheeler, who lis we'll, landed
and reported at headquarters.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-08-22
SHAMROCK TO BE DocKED.

New York, August 2i.-Sir Thomas
Lipton's steam yacht Erin and his chal.
lengipg yacht Shamrock both left their
anchorage this morning and went to the
Erie basin where the Erin was drydocked
and the Shamrock was moored to one OF
the piers.
been cleaned and painted below the water
line. The Shamrock takes her place In
the dock Wednesday.
The Shamrock g chronometers were sent
on shore today and by noon tomorrow she
will >be stripped of every ounce of SUPER
duous weight.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-08-22
LOCAL WEATHER REPORT.

Portland, Aug. 81, 1899. The local
weather bureau records the following:
Ia. m.--Barometer. 29.s87: thermome-
ter. "a; dew point, 6s: Rel. humidity
81; direction of wind, e; wind veloc-
ity. 2. state of weather. cldy.
sp. m.--Barometer. 29.sS7; thermome-
ter. 6si dew point 0e; rel. humidity, 97;
direction of wind, S; wind velocity. 6;
state of weather. foggy.
Max. temp, 20; min. temp, 61; mean
temp, 6s; max. wind velocity 8, 8;
precipitation PA hours, %.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-08-22
GERMAN CABINET TO RESIGN
Said To he Result Of Meeting Al
Berlin.

Berlin. August 21.-During the after
noon cabinet meeting WAS held at the
reside me OF Prince HohsnIohe, the I'm
perial chancellor, and the whole cabinet
agreed to resign. The acceptance of the
ministers resignation is uncertain.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-08-22
An Attempted Rescuer
Nearly Drowned.
Boy Finally Found by Officer
Hough.
FavncAL TO TIE raHss.I

Old Orchard, August al.--The beach in
theyyicinity of the Googins rocks was
scene Of great excitement about 4.3O
this afternoon. Ernest Harper OF New.
ark. N. j., aged II, whose parents are So
journing ct the Hiawatha cottage, andsa
boy named Underwood, aged l6. who is
spending the summer at cottage en-
Ceiar avenue, were bathing ard got out
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-08-22
MAJOR HARRISON BETTER.

Santiago, Cuba. August 21.-Msior
Russell b. Harrison inspector general,
who is suffering with yellow fever that
developed four days ago shows some i'm
provemens today. 1t Is believed, however,
that another case Is developing at Cristo'
the headquarters OF the Americans.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-08-22

Cape Town, August 2l.--A 2cording to
is counter proposal of five years retro
spective franchise In the election Of the
president and AN increkss In representa-
tion. 1t Is said that the suggestion Is
made to submit all other differences to
arbitration
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-08-22
The Reply Said To Have Been
of Temporizing Nature.
But Ht Is Believed It Will Receive Scamt
Attention From MR. Chamberlain.
THE TRANsvAAL's REPLY.

right and truth on the side of the Afrik
anders I"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-08-22
KRUGER PRAYED.

Berlin, Augqst el.-The Neuten
Nacnrisfen publishes the following des.
patch from Pretoria:
president Kruger few days ago per
sonally conducted church service prior
to holding an official reception. In the
course Of the oeremony he prayed that If
war were unavoidable, God might find
The daily sentinel., 1899-04-10
MONEY TO LOAN.

l buy anything from box Of tooth
picks to an elephant. Call and see me
before you buy.
M. A. Blackmer.
The daily sentinel., 1899-04-10
Tn. South and tn. Negro.

From the Washington Post: The
south does not. and never will, pretend
that it offers the negro political dom
nation, official control or substantial
ascendancy Of any kind. The south is
frank enough to proclaim Its faith that
the negro represents an inferior race
and shall not be permitted to rule. But
the eolored people will be wise to con-
slider that the white southerners are
their real friends and sympathizers.
The time has come for the negro to
choose between the leader" who
promises mach and does nothing for
his welfare and the southern white
vao promises nothing and does much.
The daily sentinel., 1899-04-10

Rozneu Have money to loan on city
Brothers and good ranch properly.
No delay. tt
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-04-30

For some time past the trackmen en-
ployed on the Fourth division of the
Baltimore and Ohio road. numbering
between two hundred and two hundred
and fifty, have been agitating for an
increase Of wages of ten cents per day,
or from s1.15 to sl.25. and have made
demand to this effect upon Division
Supervisor Malone. The men have no
organization, and the exact facts were
difficult of access last night, but it
was more than intimated by several
of the men that the increase would
have to go into effect by May LIST. 1t
may be, however, that the men will
await the arrival Of the successor of
Mr.. E. B. Moberly, division superin-
tendent of maintenance of way. before
taking definite action upon tie demand
for an increase. The old rate. it is
believed. has been paid for something
like twenty years.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-04-30
IN TIE COURTS.
The Business Transacted before the Judges
| Yesterday.


Yesterday.
Before Judge Hervey, yesterday, in
the case of George Ankle v. the Board
of Commissioners, the demurrers to
the declaration were sustained, the
Judge holding that Independent of the
statutory provision the plaintiff has no
cause for action.
The case of w. P. Robinson v. ]. S.
Evans was reset for May 22d.
Arguments on the motion to quash
the attachment in the case Of w. J.
Johnson v. Henry Klein were set for
May 9Th.
The demurrers in the case of VIM.
Leitha's administrator v. the Boggs
Run Mining & Manufacturing Company
were argued and taken under advise
ment.
The case of J. J. Post v. Wilson &
Holiday, on trial all week, goes over
until tomorrow.
The petition of Cornelia Campbell,
daughter of the late A. w. Campbell,
by A. ]. Ficl1ieson, her guardian, and
Dovener & Coniff, her attorneys, ask
ing for an appeal from tie probate of
the will, came up, and the matter was
set for September Attn. The appoint
asked for pending settlement. The
petitioner was not named as benefici-
airy in the will. and alleges undue in
fluence, etc. The future proceedings
will attract much attention, owing to
the prominence of the deceased in this
community.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-04-30
EIeHrIErH ANNIVERSARY

or the Inde pen enu o-der of Odd Fellows
Celebrated Last Evening ~ the 1. o. OIL
HAL.
The eightieth anniversary of the Inde<
pendent Order of Odd Fellows was cele-
brated at their hall. corner of Chaplina
and Twelfth streets. A good sized
crowd, composed of the members andA
their wives. were present. The cele-l
bration was originally planned bys
Wheeling Lodge, but members OF thel
different lodges anticipated. r. NJ
Sandy presided. Following Is the pro@
gramme:
Quartette...... Nearer My God to Thee'sl
Messrs. Reed, Dunn, Parker and
Regular Odd Fellows Anniversary Ceres
mony. (as prescribed by the Sovereign
Grand Lodge)
Rev. Clark
Prof Durham.
hecltatlon ...........: ...s.:......... SeiecteQ
Miss Hercules.
Messrs. Reed, Parker. Dunn and \
Chaplain. II,
SOiS 4
Prof. Durham
The committee in charge was coma
posed of Messrs. J. L. Davis and l.. E.l
Bachelor.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-04-30
the GROWING QUALITIES


OF the Soil Out in tho Golden West as Found
By the Greengoods Mans Brother-The
Butcher Couldn't Stand sthe Pressure
The Retail Markets,
The green goods man leaned lazily
against post and looked dreamily up
the long eXpanse of Market street,
dimly lighted by the rosy tint that was
slowly creeping over the eastern heav-
ems.
Il got letter from my brother who's
farmin' out west" he said to the butch
er, who was sleepily poking his fists
into his half-opened lamps.
What did he have to say?" inquired
that worthy gentleman with lazy
yawn.
He says" continued the green goods
man, that it wouldn't do for a man
who gets seasick to move out to the
golden west. Why, he says. in the
early summer the crops starting out
Of the ground grow so fast that ii
makes long swelling waves all over the
fields, just like the sea The first year
he was out there he says it made him
so sea sick just to look at it; he didn'
dare go outside the house until the
crops had started up out of the ground.
Oh, you needn't look so funny; my
brother was never known to tell lie
in his life"
He says" continued the green goods
man, that they don't put the pumpkins
in out there until late. for when the
pumpkins start to show on the vines
they have to tie little sleds under them,
because the vines grow so fast the rind
all wears off scraping along the ground.
My brother lost his whole pumpkin
crop last year just on that account;
and
But the dispenser Of meats had fallen
off the stall in a dead faint, and by the
time they had brought him to the open
ing bell had rung.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-04-30

The wholesale business district mar
rowly escaped bad fire yesterday af-
ternoon, and merchants and spectators
unite in the opinion that the depart
ment never did better service.
The blaze started in the cellar of the
Wheeling Drug Company building, No.
1409 Main street. running through to
South. The building is an immense
one, and others, as large or larger, adj
join on both the north and south sides.
A barrel of varnish was in the eel
lar, almost midway of the building, and
had been leaking. Capt. R. T. Devries,
one of the receivers, proceeded to make
an investigation, and in doing so
struck match. Classes had generated,
and before Mr.. Devries could realize
his danger, fire had started which al
most instantly caused an explosion,
Capt. Devries being painfully burned
about the face and lower arms The
noise of the explosion startled many
ing houses, but it was some little time
before the exact location of the trouble
could be ascertained. the clouds of
smoke which poured from the cellar
gratings affording clue almost as soon
as the cries of fire from people in the
store.
At about 1:20 an alarm was turned in
from box No. IS. at Main and South
streets, and the entire department re-
sponded in very short order. Chief
Cline was on Sixteenth street at the
time, and arrived at the scene before
the City Hall bell had quit striking. He
took command of his men as fast as
the various companies reached the
scene, and made an admirable distribu-
ton of his forces. The burning varnish
made an immense amount of suffocat-
ing smoke, which kept the firemen out
of the cellar for a good while, and
made the chemicals comparatively use
less. The big hose was brought into
play, both front and rear, however. and
with spray nozzles the men finally
forced their way into the cellar, while
other streams were poured in through
holes cut in the first floor. After
twenty minutes of energetic and we'll
directed work the fire was extinguish-
ed, with a triffling amount OF loss,
either to the building or stock.
During the progress of the fire ex-
fremen John Ritter and Paul Porter,
now teamsters for business houses,
abandoned their trucks and lent hand
in aid of the firemen, performing good
work, for which they have the sincere
thanks of Chief Cline.
As soon as he was rescued from the
cellar Mr. Devries was removed to his
home, where medical treatment was
Immediately secured, and last evening
it was reported his burns were not at
all of serious nature.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-04-30
Go to Mozart Park to-day.
WOMAN'S RELIEF CORPS.

J. W. Holiday, w. r. c., No. 1. will
hold their regular meeting Thursday
evening, May 4th. Representatives
have returned from the department
convention at Terra Alta, and full
account of the proceedings of the con-
vention will be given. The ladies re-
port having splendid time. They are
lavish in their praise of the people of
Terra Alta. They were handsomely
entertained by the members of Preston
Relief Corps and the citizens generally
of the little mountain city. 1t is a
source of self-congratulation to the
corps in this vicinity that the next de-
partment encampment will be held at
Moundsville, as it gives an opportunity
to members to attend the convention
who are not able to go a great dis
lance.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-04-30
BRIDGEPORT.

Thomas Cole. of this place, who has
been motorman on the b., Il. T. NJ. FL
street car line for some time. has rel
resigned his position and Is contem-!
plating trip to Iowa.
The Hammer property on Pike street
has been leased by Jack Murphy who
will open saloon in it the latter part
of next month
Mrs. Chambers. OF this place. will re-
move to Martins Ferry. where she viii
open boarding house
Officer Meister is confined to his homel
with sickness.
The Patterson saloon is being re-,
painted.
Charles Todd. of Morristown, was I'M
town yesterday.
Fred Selhy, OF Martins Ferry. wilrl
enter upon his duties as clerk at Dents
drug store Monday.
Robert Atchison, an old resident OF
this place, has removed to Wheeiiff,
The street cars yesterday were not
patronized at all The union wagons
however, did a big business.
William Bayha, of Bayha Bros. Isl
confined to his home with sickness.
Will link, of Steubenville. was i'm
town yesterday on business.
Last evening the Branum Post No.I
| 221, G. A. r., and the Jr. o. u. A. NJ
lodge of this place gave a bean bake I'M
the Opera House. The affair was large.
ly attended and proved very successful
financially and otherwise.
DR.. Vosburg Is riding new bicycle
of the League pattern.
Regular services will be held this
morning and evening at the KirkwoodI
Methodist Church by the pastor. Rev.
w. l.. Dixon.
John Berry, who broke his leg a..
few weeks ago, is able to be about on
crutches.
The remains OF William Harris. tho
C., l.. & w. brakeman who died Fri-I
day evening at Piedmont from the ef-,
fects of injuries received while coupling
cars, were brought to his home here
in the West End yesterday morning.
The funeral will take place this after.
noon at two o'clock and will be largo
one, as the deceased was well known
and liked Interment will be made
at Linnwood cemetery.
At the meeting of the Health Board
Friday evening DR.. G. G. Cole was
elected Health Officer and John Porter
reelected sanitary policeman. The
DDdT0 lnEtHJ I'D tUdft = tOHt vi tHti
town. Sanitary policeman Porter in-I
tends to strictly enforce the law In re-
gard TO sanitary conditions.
The Alexander Smith Canning Go.
are rushed with orders. 20 much that
they have been forced 70 work at night
the past week The goods Of the COM.
pany, like everything manufactured in'
Ohio. are making an excellent reputa-
tion for themselves.
Word was received here yesterdays
from the Maple Hill coal mines OF a.
fatality which occurred yesterday af-I
ternoon, caused by a fall OK stone. The
victim was a hungarian miner. his
death being almost instantaneous.
A young child OF a foreigner named
Dleske, residing at Wheeling creek,
died yesterday morning after short
illness. The funeral will take place,
this afternoon. Interment will be-!
made at Linwood cemetery.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-04-30

City Sergeant Clemans brought Geo.
Craig, an inmate at the workhouse, be-
fore Justice Rogers yesterday on the
charge of lunaey. Craig was commit
ted to Jail to await examination for in
sanity.
Hon. Thomas Cassidy" said Justice
Rogers last night, who has frequently
been before me. also before the grand
jury, was brought in to-day By Assist
ant Lookup Keeper Buckley, on the
charge Of stealing shovel from John
Heilmeyer, proprietor Of the Pan-Han-
die .dyeing establishment on Marke,
street, to procure the wherewitnal with
which to buy a drink. I held him for
the grand jury again. as usual. and I
think they will let him on again, a.
usual"
As Z result Of Sixth ward alterca-