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The Portland daily press., 1899-11-16
THE VAN DUSEN MURDER.
Enquiry Into the Case Began Last
Evening.

st. John, n b., Novemter 10. The en-
quiry into the death of Capt. Baisley of
the j. d. Van Dusen, was legun this
evening by Coroner Be;rymsn. The
three members Of the crew were witnesses
ef sailor Maxwelrs attack on the cap
tain on Saturday lass. were examined.
Thsir testimony added nothing to the
reports of the tragedy except In the case
of Nate Campbell. Previously he esti-
mated the distance between the schooner
and the shore at from ssven to ten
IN lies and 1t was thought the Americ loan
courts would have jurisdiction. This
evening, he figured the position cf the
boat at TIE time CT the murder at three
miles off shore. This leaves the question
cf Canadian or American jurisdiction
still In doabt.
DIR. James Christie. who made the pcs I
mortem examination, reports as having
found two wounds in the right leg and
three in tie back penetrating the lung.
Death, he swore, was the result Of hem
orrhage from the latter wounds. To-
morrow evening two pilots will be ex-
amined as TO the position of the schooner.
which is matter CT prime Importance
In the case.
This evening, Maxwell. who used tho
knife, was in court, but was asked nc
questions. He announced, however, that
he would haye counsel
The Portland daily press., 1899-11-16
HOW 10 GET TIE BEST ADVICE
ABOUT YOUR CASE FkEE.

Thousands Of women who suffer from
female weakness or ether nerve-weaken-
ing and dsbil.t ting disease, desire t,
taYe the plain, frank anu honest advice
and counsel OF a skilled specialist In the
treatment and cure Of female complaints.
There Ia no more famous CT successful
physician In the treatment Of diseases Of
women than Dr. Greene, 81 Temple
Place, Roston, Mass diseoysrer OF that
great woman's health restorer, DR..
Gresne's Nsrvura, and who Is undoubted-
ly the most noted and successful wom-
ans physician in the world. His prac-
tice among women who suffer from the
various forms of female weakness and
disease Ia greater than that OF any other
physician, women consulting him at his
Office or writing to him about their COM
plaints from every part Of the United
states. Why rot call and see him or
writs to him about ycur casep 1t will
o ,st you abs ,lutely nothing to have him
explain your disease to your perfect un-
derstanding, and give you explicit and
exact advice what to do to be cured. for
In all cases. either personally or at his
oifics, or. II you writs to him, there is NO
charge Whatever for consultation and ad-
vics. His vast experisnce and wise ad-
woe will make you well again.
The Portland daily press., 1899-11-16
QUEEN VISITS CLIFTON.

Bristol, November 15.-The visit oi
Queen Victoria here today to open the
oonvalescent home Of Clifton. was made
the occasion for great display OF patri.
otism. The Queen, who was aocoinps.
MED by Princess Christian OF Schieswig
Holstein, Princfss Henry Of Batten burg
and the Duchess Of Connaught, WAS re-
csivsd with royal salute.
Making stop at the council house.
the Queen knishted the Mayor of Bris-
tol. An address by the Mayor and corpo-
ration was presented to Her Majesty In
gold oasket. After expressing her
qualification at the city's growth since
ste had visited 1t as q princess, the Q 1een
said:
"1hs sense Of union and brotherhood
which, under the Divine tlessing, has
welded together my empire In time OF
peace, Is now proving itself In the
hour ef our trial also. and l share the
pride you must feel that the men draw o
from this district have recently been oon :
spicuous among my gallant soliiers and
sailors in South Africa for their valor
and devotion to uuty."
The road to Clifton was lined with a
force of volunteers AMI regulars. The
school children gathered In the park and
sang the ne tional anthem.
Her Majesty returned to Windsor this
evening.
The Portland daily press., 1899-11-16
NEW ENGLAND SUNDAY SCHOOLS

NEW ENGLAND SUNDAY SCHOOLS.
Boston, November 1.-THE sessions OF
the Massach usetts Sunday School associa.
tion whose eighth annual convention was
opened successfully yesterday afternoon
wers resumed this afternoon. The frat
hour following the opening ser7ice was
devoted to department work and at II
o'clock roll call by districts was held.
after which Professor II. NJ. Hammill Of
Illinois delivered an address on "The field
and the work." Then conference ard
discussions were conducted as follows:
Normal department, ]. Freeman Hall.
super intendent of schools, North Adams.
Mnfs.. assisted by Professor HammilI
Primary, Miss b. +. vella, assisted by
Mrs. III. q. Kennedy of Philadelphia
normal. Mrs. A. A. Stebbins, assisted ty
Miss Msrgaret Koch Of Colby college,
Waterville, Me.
The Portland daily press., 1899-11-16

Second Day. session of General Assem-,
bly, In Boston.

Boston. November l5.-The second
days sessions Of the general assembly
Of the knights OF Labor, was called TO or
der by Genersl Master Workman John
N. Pars,ns Of New York. The morning
session was devotsd TO the ieport OF the
COMMITTEES on credentials and ths ap-
pointment Of number OF standing
committeeS.
The aiternccn session was devoted to
the reports of the general officers and the
general executive board.
General Master Workman John n. Par
sons Of New York, In his report. said
In part:
Since the session at Chicago have had
occasion to visit Q number OF locals, In
oludIng those Of Chicago. Cleveland and
Ulster county, N. Y, and feel fully con.
Yinced that We are sorsly In need Of .
competsnt corps Of organizers.
During the coming year, the country
will be again excited over the issues that
will arise In the contsst that will be
wsgtd for the control Of the affairs OF
this country for the succeeding four years
Perhaps the most important OF those is
sues will be the trust.
How to meet It Ia n question that
should be given your careful considera-
zion, as the knights Of Labor, above all
othsr organizations, will be expected to
srsak on this important question.
Personally have endeavored during
the past year to bring the affairs OF our
order to the attention OF the public In
such wars rs would attract their favor
able notice, In the hope that by snch
means We would re-awaken the faith
that 1 know exists an oag many thou
sands of the wage workers OF our toun
try.
The report o. Secretary Treasurer Hayes
was then submitted.
The rero't of the general executive
to,rd, read ty J. q. .Schoafarker OF Mary
land, says In part:
During the past year there have been
oaIy tevsn cases b'o;e the tond requir-
ing decision o. trial. SIX OF these have
been settled and o3s is respectfully sub
mitted 10 the general assembly. We beg
10 suggest fo- discussion and adoption
Mt this Eess,O1 o. tuc o-ucE tu0 Ac-SSe"S-
Hshment o. a defense fund. Some steps
al oald be taken at this session, TO put
three or fo1r lecturers and osganin zers
In the field.
Immediately after the adjournment OF
the general assembly In ChioSgo, the
ma.o..ty OF the CEREAL executive toird
met in Washington and took up the set
tlement o. the Poxderly case. MIR. Pow
derly agreed 10 accept oar settisment and
withdraw all suits against the order.
The secretary's re;o-t shows that Mr..
70 wderly accepted $500 as settlement o.
back salary due him, the an o1nt which
We had at all times been ready TO pay
him in settlement in full However, oar
claim against Foxderly 70. the use OF
the ORDERS name and his services In the
publication OF the LatoF Day annual.
remains unsettled and we are o: the opin-
!or that 10 nethlng olght 10 be 6ole by
auth GRITTY OF the general asse mhly.
The delegates were given banquet at
the American to1se this evening.
The Portland daily press., 1899-11-16
MARINE ENsINEERs.

London, November 10 Lieut.. Com
mander Colwell. the United States naval
attache here. was guest at the annual
banquet today Of tbs instltute Of marine
engineers. He spoke of the Importance of
marins en- ngineering In modern navies,
saying: "In the Unitsd States avy,:.we
have concluded and acted on the conclu-
siors that the sesmen of the future must
of necessity b, marine engineer" The
speaker also referred to the way the
British naval brigade had overcome the
difficulties of mounting guns at Lady
smith as a feat any seaman or marine en-
gineer might be proud of.
The Portland daily press., 1899-11-16
THE COAL FAMINE.
General Prosperity said To ne enc Cause
offt.


Boston, November i5.-The CEREAL
prosperity Of all branches OF industry IN
New England and throughout the entire
country Ia carsipg a ferry In the coal
trade and IL 10 said thers 10 probability
OF coal famine In New England.
The head OF one OF the largest concerns
In this city when seen today said that
striving to supply the demand, bus were
not able to do 50.
Especially is this the case In anthracite
coal. and at different places suca -
Mystic, Salem and Newburyport. where
generally from Loco. zoo to 100000
tons Of coal stored for impiediats use,
the bins are empty toiay.
The cause Of the trouble is s,id to Be
two-feld, the inability Of the railroads to
provide enough rolling stock, and tbs
general industrial prosperity. The lat
ter, It Is said. is the prize factor.
Many mills ard factories which for
years have teen idis now are running.
and as result there Is an unparalleled
den and for soft coal, which cannot be
fill.d II the railroads do not provide the
transp -rtation.
The vessels which generally load In
Baltimore and Philadelphia on d six day
be sis now are obliged to walt three weeks
tefcre they can secure q cargo. and
frsights have gons up VI. and In some
cases 1850 per ton. This dreary outlook
Is not confined to New England. but 1t
is the same In tie south and West.
The Portland daily press., 1899-11-16
WE WIN AGAIN.
Portland Polo Team Little Too Fast
For This League.

Clinton. Mass. No7emb1r 10 Portland
defeated Clinton at 700 tonight ny a
lco-e OF Z TO because Sohoisld 60 Id rot
play the game aloge. The crowd called
for a new half lack and goal, and for
Meade, wi wfs released nftef the last
game Tot only, the new rush. p:oTed a
failure. and was replaced BY Connolly in
the seoord half. The llre up:
Clin;ol-Eo.only Co1rolly and Sci o.
field, rushers; McCoHn, centre; Smith,.
half back; y Malley. lol.
Portland Campbell aud JaEoI, rush
ers; Mckay, center; Came! on, half back;
Perry, goal.
The Portland daily press., 1899-11-16
KILLED HIS EMPLOYER.

St. Louis, November 10 Anthony
Joseph Dittmier, VINO says he was u first
sergeant In the msrine corps and served
on the cruiser Brooklyn when Cerysra' 3
fleet was destroyed off Santiago, today
gave himsslf up for a murder committed
In st. Louis in 1924 Dittmisr, who is 80
years old. killed his employer with a
blow of his fat In self defense, he says.
Fearing arrest, he enlisted in ths navy,
under the name of Dittmsyer and served
with distinction until a few days ago.
when discharged. He gaTs bonds to ap-
pear aud answer any charges made
against him.
The Portland daily press., 1899-11-16
SPEAKER HENDERSoN'S ASSIST.
ANTS.

Dubuque. Iowa, November 10 Con
gresham Henderson, the next sresker Of
the House, announces the appointment OF
Jules G. Richards OF Waterloo, Iowa, az
private secretary to succeed Amos L.
Allen, who was Speaker Rsed's secretary
and who has jus. been elected to Con-
gross, also that Asher q. Hinds will con-
tinue as clerk at the speakers table, and
that Leroy Nealy. for soms years Con-
gresham Hendsrson's private secretary,
will be the speakers clerk.
The Portland daily press., 1899-11-16
Maine COllegians Heavier But Tufts
Faster.
BoWdoin Scored First In
Four Minutes.
fes A.
After That Tufts Snappy Work
Too Much For Them.

Medfo-d, Mass. Nov v1mber Is. Tufts
defeated HoS6o'n In well-played and
hard 70 Ight game this afterr oo1 at Tufts
o raj, the store resulting IL to 8.
Eowto.n had much the heavier team.
Tufts vo, by clean 10 ttail and some Of
the fastest and hardest work seen here
this season.
At the art Bowdcin worked hard and
scored In four minutes Of play. But dur
ing the remainder OF ths game Tufts
snappy work was too muen Tor the Maine
eleven and though the game was fought
hard, Iufts succeeded In scoring IL. The
ummary:
The Portland daily press., 1899-11-16

BoWLING AT TREFTEHEN'S.

At Irefethen's bowling alleys at South
Portland last evening the Eeweys rolled
one of the finest games in the tourna-
mont, putting up the largest team total
OF any team go far. q. Upton rolled q
fire game and was high for three strings
with ESQ; Nuttsr a good second with 2s6
F. A. Dyer also rolled good game, his
total figuring I'll.
Ion gifts game promises to bs hot
enc between the Olympias ard Excelsiors.
The score:
The Portland daily press., 1899-11-16
A STATION AGENT SHORT.

Plymouth, Mass., November i5.-San-
ford N. Sherwood. station agent OF the
N. Y. N. H.. and H. r. r.. at Kingston,
waa aaarrested here today on a warrant
oh harging him with en- bezz,ement of $50
from the oon pAny. It is said that, while
the amount charged 10 $50, there is a
larger. shortage. Sherwood II native cf
New Erunswick and has wife and
family.
The Portland daily press., 1899-11-16
YOUNG TELEGRAPHER KILLED.

Foxcroft, November 14.-William Bates.
the young man who was injured by q
freight train on Tuesday, died during the
night. Bates was 20 years old and a
graduate of Monscn academy. He was
lea, ning telssraphy at Monson junction
VITA visw Of takiag station at the
time of the accident.
The Portland daily press., 1899-11-16

their lives. Omega On makes their
aching arms, legs, back and feet feel
SO good. 1t takes the stiffness out
of their joints. 1t softens their
dried up flesh, and is real godsend
and blessing to them. Pains and
aches will go right out of your body
if you rub Omega Oil on the places
that hurt. Any druggist will sup
ply you if you tell him nothing but
Omega Oil will do.
Isi ths ntne., c.lemll a c., nnstnn- Ma
The Portland daily press., 1899-11-16

Umpire-Youug Of Yale. Referee,
Skipp of Iowa. Linemen, Barron Of
Tufts, Spar of Bowdoin. Goals. Tufts,
2. Touchdowns. Tufts, 2; Bowdoin, l..
SCORE, Tufts. IL; Bowdoip, 8. Time
keepers, kingsbuiy CT Tufts and Fair
tanks of Milliams.
The Portland daily press., 1899-11-16
GREAT BOWLING.
Record. Broken at Pines Alleys Last
Night.

At Pines alleys last evening the Mas;a'
salts and Quskers towled, the Massasoits
winning two out OF the three games. 1he
record for the lest four striDR total was
broken by Roberts wi o made 400, his
pg OF i2i alfo beating tho retorl o'
III, hell by silva. The s ore:
The Portland daily press., 1899-11-16

meFcuryI0dlde potash, snd SUI nave aches and
pains, mucous patches III mouth, sore throat
pImples, copper-colored Spots. ulcers on any
part Of The bOty. ha'r or eyebrows falling out,
II is this secondary BLOOD POISON We guar
autec TO cure. We sGl!ci. the most obstinate
eases and challenge the world Tor a case we
cannot cure. This disease has always bSflied
the skill Of the most eminent phys clans. $500.
600 capital behind our unconditional guarantee
Absolute proofs sent sealed on application. Ad-
dress COOK REMEDY CO., 52s ilasonic lem.
pie. Chicago Ill. oct25d
The Portland daily press., 1899-11-16
VIZ HAVE CURE

PRIMARY, secondary or
Tertiary BLOOD POlS-
so . permanently IN Is
10 80 DAYS. You can he
treated at home for
same Irice rnder same
guarantee. II you prefer
10 come here we VIII
contract 10 pay RAILROAD
iare and hotel bills. and
no charge IL We fail TO
cure. ltyou have taken
The Portland daily press., 1899-11-16

Sco,e-Portland, Z; Clintol, /. Rushes
Campbell, q; Scfodsli. 3. Stops
O'kialisy, IL; Perry. "a. Foals-Ciinton,
Portland. kefsree-Ed Hamilton. Timer
-HaItwell. Attendance-So0.
The Portland daily press., 1899-11-16

that more old peo-
pie would rub
their limbs, bodies
and joints with
Omega Oil 1t
does seem too bad
that they should
suffer 50 much in
the last years of
The Portland daily press., 1899-11-16
We
LOAN
BOOKS

from our Circulating Library,
and we have a large one, too.
Then we've adopted a system
that keeps our customers well
supplied with popular works
AT 2 CENTS A DAY.
You know it's quite difficult
to get the latest novel of a pop
ular author in most Libraries.
It's always out" Just re-
member us when next you
have occasion to 90 book hunt
ing. By paying s1.50, $500 or
$500 you may purchase 3
months, 6 months or a years
subscription privilege in our
Library that entities you to 3
Books at a time, and change
every day if you wish.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-10-05


tions may Influence men who contem-
plate entering the army. 1t is not
improbable chat by this time the sec
reatary OF war has been informed of
this insidiuos effort 10 interfere with
/ recruiting in this section. 1T Is not
known what further steps WIZ, Pc
taken. Several leading citizens 6HAe
expressed themselves in the mQ# EN-.
phatic manner on the subject. Mem.
bers OF the Grand Army posts have Sc
riously discussed the situation. Some
of the veterans. recalling the scenes
of the days OF the civil war. declare
that II similar sentiments appeared in
any northern paper during the early
at once or he would be ridden out of
/ town on q rail and probably treated
to a coat of tar and feathers in the
! bargain.
/ The political phase of the question
will probably develop more strongly
later on. The people are just now
aroused by feelings of patriotism.
They will take up the politics of the
1 situation between now and the cleo
/ tion next month. 1t Is pointed out
by prominent supporters of Lieutenant
/ Colonel Barnett tnat the sentiments
/ expressed by the Johnstown Democrat
on this question are in line with what
is being printed by many other adj
vocates OF Creasy's election as state
treasurer, only they are more radical
In giving voice to the sentiments that
( nll Bryanites hold.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-10-05
New York Markets.

Grain. -Wheat.-December 76l5a16ISc,
Oats.-No. 3, 27Hc.; No. . white, 291I
a3Oc.: No. 3 white. 29a29llc: track
mixed, 271aa29c.; track white, 3Oa35c.
Rye.-No. l Western. 5Gc., f. o. b..
a6oat; No. > Western 65c.. spot; State
rye, 50s., c. l. f., New York, car lots.
Barley-Feeding, 41a43c. C. /. f. Rrif.
falo; mailing, 45a50 G. delivered New
York.
Spring patents, S3.S5a4. .O).
winter patents, $3.55a3.15: spring
clears, $2.95a3.10; extra No. | winter
S2.65a2.So; extra No. > winter 50. 4Oa
$50
Pork. Mess, $S75a9.5o: short clear
S1O.25a11.75: family, 81 l.50a12. 90.
Buttcr--Creamery, Western, extras
per h.. %; do, iirsts. 21l5a2oc.: do
seconds. 19i2a21c.: do, thirds. ia
1S1ac.; do. State, extras 22Iaa23c.
Cheese.-State, full cream, small
colored, fancy. per lb., ll1aal1aic; do,
white, fancy. 11ha1119c.
Eggs.-Jersey and near by. fancy.
white, 22c.; do. fancy, mixed, 2Oa21c. :
do. average prime, 19a20c; Western
firsts, loss off, 1Siac.
Calves.-Common to good veals sold
at S600aS.65; grassers and fed calves
at S3.50a4.31h.
Sheep and Lambs. Ordinary to
prime sheep $350a465: Inferior t0
choice lambs, S4.62 aa650. Dressed
mutton quiet at Siac per lb.: dressed
lambs, 71aa1O
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-10-05
Zen More AreiNIissing.

Montreal. Oct. Another party of
survivors of the wrecked steamship
Scotsman has arrived here. The party
included several more of the cabin
passengers and the steerage passengers
who We're rescued by the Allan Line
steamer Grecian which arrived at Belle
Isle after the departure of the Moni-
fort with the greater number of the
wrecked passengers. The Grecian also
brought back forty-seven of the Scots
mans passengers and crew. All We're
in a destitute condition. There are still
ten more passengers of the Inflated
ship missing. The Scotsman's crew
are held by the police for robbing the
passengers and perpetrating other dep
relations after the ship grounded.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-10-05

sailors. being caught IN ambush and
| ruthlessN slauehte. ed by the savage
Filipinos, il is d sad spectacle to wit
ness the traitorous efforts made by
this newspaper to deter the young men
of this section from going to the front
to help their fellow countrymen and to
defend the honor of the nation.
| LOYAL DEMOCRATS DISGUSTED.
Many Democrats who are loyal to
their countrys flag are holding their
| heads in shame over the action of
their party leaders, local state and ma
tional, who permit end encourage this,
their principal Democratic organ, to
pursue this course. Praise for Aguinr
aldo from this chief champion of
Greasy, the Bryanite candidate for
state treasurer. has done more TO de.
moralize and disgust the patriotic
Democrats OF this section than any
thing that could have happened. Not
few Democrats have publicly pro-
claimed their intention to vote for
Lieutenant Colonel Barnett, the gall
| liant commander of the Fighting
Tenth regiment. the Republican can
didate for state treasurer. as the mos
effective way 10 showing their con
tempt for Democratic leadership which
will tolerate and countenance the
traitorous policy OF leading supporters
of Greasy
But the mere question of state po-
litics is minor consideration with the
people OF this locality. Steps are be-
ing taken to put a stop to the seditious
and damnable utterances of The Demo
crat. The federal government may be
asked to intervene for the credit and
honor OF Pennsylvania While this
commonwealth has already given a
larger quota of soldiers in the present
crisis than any other state in the
Union. il is not proposed that there
shall be any improper obstacles placed
in the way of any citizen who may be
inclined tn enter the federal service I'm
response to the last call of the presi-
dent for troops.
PRAISE FOR AGUINALDO.
One of the most Objectionable publi-
cations in the Johnstown Democrat an
peared in its issue OF Sept 26 1899. In
its leading editorial of this date The
| Democrat said.
The Misrepresentation OF Agui-
naido is monstroUs. There Is no
! ground tor the. charge made
against him OF greed and personal
ambition. If greed had been his
weakness Major Mckinley lon.
! ago would have ascertained the
price, as lie ascertaiIed the price
OF the polygamous sultan of Sulu.
The perversion OF history contain
ed in the statement that Aguinaldo
made war upon us while we We're
still formulating a treaty with
Spain" Is damnable.
Following this certificate of char
acter for the leader of the men who
are slauglltering our troops ia Luzon
| The Democrat proceeds 10 jump to
the aid of the enemies of the country
by printing long article calculated
! to block the efforts of the federal re-
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-10-05
\ Relative CT Mckinley Killed.

Deadwood, S. D.. Oct. 2-W. G.. Linn.
said to be n distant cousin of Presi-
dent Mckinley. was killed in his cabin
in the Galena mining district, nine
miles southwest of this city, by an eX-
plosion of giant powder which he had
placed beside a stove to thaw out He
lived only II few minutes. Linn came
TO the lilack Hills in 1876. and was
Il messenger for n long time on the
Northwestern stage coach between
Pierre and the Black Hills. He was
known as the tallest man in the Hills.
being q feet 4 inches in height