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The Portland daily press., 1899-08-12
OTIS MAY BE RECALLED.


Washington, August i0.-The return of
Secretary Root to Washington. after his
consultation with the President, has
revived the reports that Gen. Otis will
not conduct the active military cam
paign in the Philippines next fall These
reports have been given color by Score
tary Roots consultation with Gen. Mer-
ritt in New York, and the impression
among army officers is that Gen. Merritt's IS
views on the proper course to pursue in
the islands was solicited by Mr.. Root
1t Is the opinion OF many war depart
msnt officials that Secretary Root is real
ly anxious To have Gen. Merritt take ac-
tive command of the operations against
the Filipinos, but that In view OF Gen.
Otis's excellent record under adverse
circumstances. he believes 1T would be
unjust to send any one to Manila in his
place.
The opinion Is expressed here that Gen.
Otis will be compelled to return to Wash
ington to take part In the conference of
the Philippine commission.
!. Friends OF Gen. Merritt say that IL he
goes to Manila he will not be contented
with the Philippine army as now pro-
ylded for, but viii AJAX for the full force
of $4,000 volunteers In addition to the
regulars already under orders for service
there.
The Portland daily press., 1899-08-12
ENPERPRIsE AT HALIFAX.

Halifax, N. S., Augsut 1.-THE United
States school ship Enterpriss which ar.
rived heie today from Bar Harbor, Me-,
will remain until the end of next week.
when she returns to Bar Harbor.
While making her way up the harbor
this morning the Enterprise was met by a
Lieutenant and boats crew from TIE Brit
ish cruiser Talbot, and by command of
Vice Admiral Bedford the training ship
was offered q mooring buoy off Her Maj
esty's naval dockyard. The offer was
accepted and the training ship is now
moored close to the British flagship Cres-
cent and other ships Of the squadron.
United Statsa Consul General Foster
and Commonder Wise If the Enterprisa
exchanged calls and ths exchange OF
courtesies between officers Of the British
fleet and officers Of the school ship will
follow.
The Portland daily press., 1899-08-12
sIRDAR SHOOK HANDS.

London, August 11.-An interesting
incident occurred this afternoon at Vic-
toria Station, London, as General Lord
Kitchener Of Ehartoum was about to
take the train On route for Egypt.
The governor general OF the Soudan ac-
companied by his aide-de-camp was about
entering the railway car. when we'll
dressed American lady approached the
group of which he was the cents r, un-
furled silk American flag, extended her
hand and said:
"under this flag is 1t allowable.
Certainly" said the Sirdar, accept
ing her preferred hand and shaking II
cordially.
"Good bye and God bless you,' ex-
claimed the young lady. apparently de-
lighted at the episode.
The Portland daily press., 1899-08-12
ENGLAND THREArENEp.

London, August ii.--"he Boer organ
In London, the Standard. and Diggsrs
News. today publishes Johannesburg
despatch threatening Great Britain In the
event of war, saying the Beers are de-
IterInined tn wreck the mines and IRE.
trievably ruin tine general body of share
holders by blowing up million OF dollars
worth of machinery, adding that war
will mean the absolute ruin of Johannes
burg, both as a town and as a mining
centre, and saying:
"While It will doubtless end In VIC
tory for England, the price Of that victory
will be the ruin of thousands who ough,
to consider the price they must pay be,
fore authorizing the government to DE.
clare war;
The Portland daily press., 1899-08-12
FILlPlN0S SCATTERED.
Attack OF sraeArthur'r Troops was a
Great Surprise.


Manila, August 11.--Gen. MacA rthur' q
troops remained last night ali Calnlet
At dayBresh this morning a recon-
noitsring party consisting of battalion
Of the 17sh infantry, with one fisld piece.
started up the railroad trnck and back
toward Angeles. four miles north. The
party approached within 12DO yards Of
the town and opened Gre with the field
piece.
The Americans were received with q
badly dirscted rife fire which the bat
TALON Of the nth returned with few
voilays.
Ths strength Of the insurgents at AM
COLES not being known, the situation was
rsrortsd 20 Gen.. Macarthur, who did
not desire to send endorsements and di-
rectsd the rsoonnoitering party to return
nnless. the rebels abandoned the town.
Soon after the receipts OF these orders 1t
became evident that the rebels had set
Gre to the town and flsd, leaving the
place to be occupied by the Americans.
Everything indicates that all the rebels
have scattered for miles In every direution
around Calnlst.
The insurgents lost heavily In the flght-
ing around Calulet. 1t Is believed that
a hundred were killed and three or four
hundred wounded.
| The American loss was five killed and
81 wounded. including three officers.
| The attnck was q complete surprise to
the insurgents. The heavy artillery
opened ON both fankss moment later.
A majority OF the Bilipinos were asleep
when the attack was made. Men with
large bells were heard running along the
snacks arousing the soldierA
| The Americans maintained almost q
perfect line four miles long, through cane
hraires where they could see nething
ahead. The mud In places was knee
deep in the rice fields and iungles, and
through the bitches flowed small rivers
several feet deep.
| The Eilipinos tried TO ambush the
Americans several times. the country In
the neighborhood being well adapted to
these tactics; hut the troops stopped for
nothing, forced their way through or ovsr
obstacles and firing whenever they could
locate the fleeing enemy. The oincers
highly commended the recruits of the
various regiments.
There is reason to believe the reports
received that the insurgents are short
of ammunition.
since the American occupation of San
Fernando the rebels have torn up three
miles OF railroad between here and Cal
culst; and it Is impossible to get the
armored car more than two miles psyond
San fernando.
The Portland daily press., 1899-08-12
AUGO Os'r FLOWER.

at is surprising fact'' says Prof.
of the world, for the last ten years, l
have met more people having used
Green's August Flower than any
other remedy, for dyspepsia, deranged
liver and stomach, and for constipation.
find for tourists and statesmen, OF for
persons filling office positions, where
headaches aad general bad feelings from
irregular habits exist, that Green's
August Flower is a grand remedy. 1t
does not injnre the system by frequent
use, and is excellent for sour stomachs
and indigestion" Sample bottles
free at T. Z. Fickett's, 2l2 Danforth, L.
w. Stevens, 1o7 Portland, McDonough &
Sheridan's. 235 Congress, and J.E. Goold
& Co. POI Federal st.
sold by dealers in all civilized countries.
The Portland daily press., 1899-08-12
NOT A GRAIN OF TRU tn.

Boston, August 1l.-President Clark of
the Consolidated road was asked today
how much of truth there was in the food
of rumors that purport to give inside In
formation of contemplated consolidation
deals by the company with other trans
portation properties.
President Clark replied that thers was
not u grain of truth in the reports Pres
ident Inttle In the Boston. and Maine
also aided his denial of the truthfulness
Of the various rumors OF the merging OF
his road with that of the New York, New
Haven and Hartford, the Canadian Pa.
oific or the New York Central.
The Portland daily press., 1899-08-12
TENNIS AT SORRENTO.

Sorrento, August 1.-THE finals In
singles and doubles Of the Maine State
tennis championship were played today.
This morning j. p. Paret defeated &c. p.
Fischer after five sets, and tomorrow ths
winner win meet II. II. Hackett, winner
of last years tournament, for the state
championship. In the final doubles. this
afternoon, e. p. Fischer and w. A.
Bond defeated J. p. PaYet and J. @.
Davidson in straight sets
Summary:
Singles, final round--J. p. Paret beat
E. p Fischer d-4; 2-6; 3-5; 6-S; 60.
Doubles. final round--E. p. FISCHER and
W. A. Bond beat j. p. Paret and J. G..
Davidson, Gel 6-2; I0-6
The Portland daily press., 1899-08-12
no oRaANIzE CUBAN MILITIA.

Washington, August li.--General Car
los Garcia of Cuba was engaged today In
the presentation to army officials OF plans
for the organization Of the Cuban militia.
He had q long conference during the
forenoon with General Niles. The plan
Is to organize several regiments from
among the soldiers who fought for Cuban
Independence into o force which will
constitute q national guard-and at the
same time perform dutiss simllar to those
of the gendarmss of European countries.
The Portland daily press., 1899-08-12
NATIONAL LEAGUE 0AMks.

Philadelphia, August u.-Ths PhiHies
tohey sustained the first shut cut of the
season. Leever had the local slnggers
completely at his mercy. The fielding of
both teams was perfect. Score:
Pittsburg, 198 o e0f O o-5
Philadelphia, O 0 o 0 0 O O 90
Hits. Pittsburg, 8; Philadelphia, 2. Er-
rors, Ptttsburg, o; Philadelphia, o. Bat
teries, Lseyer and Schriyer; Piatt and
Douglass.
Brooklyn, August 1i.-The Brooklyns
played up to their old form today and
had little the better of the Colonsls,
who put up great game. Kennedy and
Cunningham had duel in the box. At,
tendance $500. Score:
Louisville, 0 o 0 0 90
Brooklyn, o. o o O. o 0 0 x-i
Hits, Louisville. 8; Brooklyn, o. Er-
rors, Louisville. 8; Brooklyn, /. Batter
les. Cunninzham and Zimmer; Kennedy
and Farrell.
Other places, rain.
The Portland daily press., 1899-08-12
RAINS WERE SEVERE.


Cincinnati. Ohio. August H. Dispatches
from various points IN Southern Ohio q
Northern Kentucky show that last night's
storm was oiio Of unsual severity. Small
streams wers flooded and great damage
done 20 corn and tobacco crops. At Dover.
KY, oser four inches Of rain fell
A CLoUDBURsT.
Caldwell, Ohio. August i1.-Esriy to-
day heavy cloudhurss visited the east
ern part Of this country doing great dam.
age TO corn and tobacco crops. It II
feared that much stock was drowned.
The water stood flve foet over the Bel
laire, GAINESVILLE & Cincinnati tracks at
Harkins station and through trains
have lean abandoned. Much OF the treck
Is known to be washed out.
TOBACCO FARMERS LOSE.
Corning, Ny, August 1.-THE heavy
storm which swept through the Cheming
valley last night was accompanied by hail
In several sections In the towns of
Corning, Big Blast and Lindley, the less
to tobacco farmers viii run up into thon-
SANDS of dollars.
The Portland daily press., 1899-08-12
TRoTTING AT FoXCRoFT.

Boxcroft. August II. Fully two thous-
an people attended ths races at Piscata-
quis Central park this afternoon. Al
Sultan won In this 2. 80 class by taking
three straight heat Alice Drake finished
second, Scott third and Seho1ield fourth.
Best time q % IA.
Dustmont won the fr ree-for-an In
straight heats; Maud H., second Van
Dsmop third and Paul H., fourth. Best
time, 2.22.
The races were cloGeIy contested
throughout
The Portland daily press., 1899-08-12
STRIKING COAL MINERS.

wilkesbarre, Pa, August 1.-The
miners at the Stevens colliery near
pittston, have gone on strike because
the company refused to grant an increase
of 33 per cent in wages. The men num-
bered $50 and say they are determined to
stay out until their demands are granted.
The number Of miners now reported to
be on strike in this district Is nearly COCO.
The Portland daily press., 1899-08-12
REFo RMERs TO BIZ ARRESTED.

London, August 12.-The Cape Town
correspondent of the Daily Mail says:
81 learn from prominent ex-Teformer
that the Iransyaal government has pre-
pared warrants for the arrest of promi-
nent reformers whenever the condition of
affairs Of Johannesburg provides an ex-
cuse. The presumption is that President
Kruger means to SECURE the leading Uit-
landes as. hostages the momentz trouble
arises.
The Portland daily press., 1899-08-12
Fielding Of Roth Sides was Gilt
Edged
Jim Smiths Great
Work at Short.
Drinkwater Pitched Faultless
Game.

Manchester. N. H., August i1.-This
afternoons game was lost to Portland
principally on account of two costly or.
rors by Murphy. Barring those the field
ing oniboth sides was gilt-edged. Espeoi-
ally good was the work of Smith of Port
land at short stop. Curran pitohed good
ball, although a little wild at times.
Drinkwatsr's work was faultlsss. Um-
p:rs Eagan roasted the home team on balls
and strikes. Score:
The Portland daily press., 1899-08-12
RACES AT NORTH ANsoN.

North Anson, August 1.-THE races
at the park here today wera we'll attend
ed. There were seven starters IN the q so
class, purse 500, ii taking four heats to
finish. 1t was won Ly Phebo s.. Esther
second and Rover R. third. Best time.
2.sl 1,2.
The ESQ class purse 500. WIS won In
three straight heats by King Wilkes. Rex
Wilkes second. Annie b. third and Susie
s. fourth. Best tims, asa
The Portland daily press., 1899-08-12
LOCAL INSURANCE. AGANps.

Buffalo, n. Y, August 1.-The Ma
tional Association of Local Fire Insur-
ance Agents, elected these officers today:
G. H. woodworth of Buffalo. president
(re-eleotion); George ID. Markham of St.
Louis. first vice. e-president; A. III. Robin
son OF Louisville, chairman of the exc
outiye COMMITTEES; Frank u. Holmes of
Chicago, secretary and treasurer.
The Portland daily press., 1899-08-12
AN ASSESSMENT ORDERED.

Concord, N. H., August 1.-The New
Hampshire stockholders Of ths dsfunct
Northwest Guaranty Loan company of
Minneapolis have received call for 100
per cent assessment on their shares. The
Vermont stockholders who have also been
assessed win CONTEST the order. it is said,
and it ia thought the New Hampshire
people may join Issues with them.
The Portland daily press., 1899-08-12
A BIDDEFoRD MAN LOST.

Biddeford, August i1.-Arthur Cantara,
better known as kit, the sprinter." Is
among the missing and ali efforts to dis
cover whether he Is dead or alive have
been fruitless. He disappeared from this
city one afternoon some seven months
ago, and that was the last seen OF him by
his wife.
The Portland daily press., 1899-08-12
WHIPPED THE ELDERS.

Pinevflle, KY. August l1.-Tour Mon
mon elders. after preaching here for sew
erai days, have heen forced to leave by
angry citizens OF shis place. In Wise
county, Va, Mormon elders were warned
to leave, but they did not go and several
citizens went to the place of worship with
a bundle of switches and took the elders
1T and gave them a sssere whipping.
The Portland daily press., 1899-08-12
The FREMONT pCT BACY.

Boston, August 11.--The Portland
Steamship eompany's steamer fremont
which left her wharf last night at the
usual time for Portland put back TO her
wharf on account of rough weather out
sids. she is still hers. Tho boat from
Portland arrived here as usual. The
storm did not interfere with the arrival Of
the Bangor boat.
The Portland daily press., 1899-08-12
sIespEE,s pAueHrER WEEDS.

Bar Harbor, August l1.--Capt. Charles
d. Sigsbee of Admiral Sampson's squad
ron, formerly oomman der of the battie-
ship Maine, has confirmed the report of
the sseret marriage Of his daughter, Dora,
and Balfour Kerr, q New York artist.
The Portland daily press., 1899-08-12
COMPANY WILL oRgEcr.

Detroit, Mich, August 1.-THE COM
mon council today adopted, by vote of
"a TO l., the amendments to the ordi-
nances of the Citizens and Fort Wayne
lines changing the rate of fare from tive
loents to eight for quarter. There win
be hot legal fight over the plan to re-
sdace the rate, The company win un-
Idoubtsdls refuse to ohey the ordinances.
The Portland daily press., 1899-08-12
A FURTHER INQUEST ORDERED

Madrid. August 1.-The Gazette today
published the verdict Of the Supreme
court martial which In addition to aoquit-
ting Generals Toral and Pareja Of eur
rendering Santiago de Cuba without hav-
ing exhausted all means Of defense, orders
an additional inquiry to discover the re-
fence. which necessitated the-capitulation
Of that place.
The Portland daily press., 1899-08-12
Re.ieT I'm SAX Hours.

Distressing kidney and bladder diseases
relieved in six houre by the "NEW
GREAT SOUTH AMERICAN KIDNEY
CURE" 1t Is a great surprise on ac-
count Of It's exceeding promptness in re-
lieving pain in the bladder, kidnays and
back IN male and female. Relieves reten-
ton of water almost Immediately. 1t you
want quick relief and cure this is the
reinsdy. sold by @. II. Gappy s. Co.,
Ne.
The Portland daily press., 1899-08-12
sTKEET :'.I',i,;'ls.i.T CAR TOOK FALII.

Merrill, Wis. August 11.-A street car
ran off the Prairie street bridge today,
dropping into the<4iyer 20 feet below.
The car was completely wrecked None
of the rassengers were fatally injured.
The Portland daily press., 1899-08-12
SECRET SESSION OVER.

Rennes, August 1.-The Dreyfus court
martial concluded its secret sessions at
nine O'Clock this morning when NJ.
Paleoiogue of the foreign Office complet-
ed his explanations of the secret dossier.
The court win meet again at 6 80 touor-
row morning
The Portland daily press., 1899-08-12
GEN. aRI6Gs IN CONNECTICUT.

Washington, August 11.-Attorney
General Griggs left Washington tonight
for Connecticut where he will remain fol
a few days and then accompanied by the
members Of his family, join the President
at Lake Champlain. He expects to return
to Washington about Sspssnbsr
The Portland daily press., 1899-08-12
ACTRESS BURNED TO DEATH.

New York, August 1l.-Jennie WorrelL
formerly widely known actress of rare
beauty who was rescued from a fire in the
tall grass a Coney Island Tuesday, died
of her burns to-day at the Kings County
hospital She was about 90 years old. =
The Portland daily press., 1899-08-12
DEL CASSIE IN PARIS

Paris, August I'm. Theophils Del
Casse, the minister of foreign affairs,
arrived In Paris this evening from St.
Petersburg. he was immsdiately rs.
ceived by the premier. N. Waldeck Rous-
seau. Tomorrow he win lunch with
President Loubet.
The Portland daily press., 1899-08-12

The people OF Bridgson have been en-
gagged actively fur some time In raising
money for q new public library building.
The last effort has teen q well-managed
and largely patronizsd fair In aid of the
enterprise. IL Is proposed to have build
ing sufficiently commodious for library
The Portland daily press., 1899-08-12

purposes, and at the same time ornamen-
tai to the village. The plans were drawn
some time ago, and the building Is now
in process of erection.
The accompanying sketch is from q
photograph OF the architects drawing.
taken for the Bridgton News.
The Portland daily press., 1899-08-12
WHEELER AT HONOLULU.

Honolulu, August 3--via Victoria, B !.
c.. August 1.-The transport Tartar
with Gen. Wheeler aboard, arrived here
August j, and sailed August 3. Gen.
Wheeler was handsomely entertained dur
ing his stay here.
The Portland daily press., 1899-08-12

Stolen bases, PuIsifer, Lake g, Cotter
2, Curran. Two-bass hits. J. Smith.
Double play, Smith,, Spratt and Conroy.
Bases on balls, off CurTan, a. Hit by
pitohed ball, Nobiit, Drink water Q, Noyes
Struck out. Spratt 3, Conroy, smith 2,
Sullivan, Ball q Curran. Paseed balls,
Pulsifsr q, Kelley. Left on bases, Port.
land. II; Manchester. 8. Time, Las
Umpire, Eagan.
NEW ENGLAND STANDING.
The Portland daily press., 1899-08-12
HUNG HIMsRLF no BED posi-.

Whitinsvilie, Mass, August 11.-Moses.
Fairhanks, aged so, Of this town, com-
mitted suicide some time during last
night by hanging from bed post.
The Portland daily press., 1899-08-12
BASE BALL NOTES.

None o!IManchester latest acquisitions
figured In yesterdays game.
The Phenoms are certainly playing
great ball on this trip. The only thing
to be regretted is that Brockton oonlin't
be about to get part of the same medi-
cine.
Drinkwater was not great success in
Taunton, but 1t makss difference when
a pitcher has strong team behind him.
Jim Smith evidently gave the Mnnches-
ter people an idea of how short stop
should be played.
Hickey is still with Manchester.
The Portland daily press., 1899-08-12
Other places, rain.
NATIONAL LEAGUE STANDING.
BOSTON BUYS MERKIN.

New York, August 1f--The Eysning
World says: The New York base ball
club has sold thu release of pitcher Meskin
to the Boston club.
The Portland daily press., 1899-08-12

NEW ENGLAND sTANDIN
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-08
COTTON RECEIPTS.
AMONG OUR COTTON MEN

Receipts at United States ports yes
terday were 1927 bales, against "a sos
bales last year.
New York future market closed quiet
and steady; old crop months advanced
point; new crop months advanced 3
points; May. G.34@6.35; August, $3.50
6.3i; October G.20@6.2l.
, Liverpool future market closed quiet
and steady, at practically unchanged
prices; spot sales. 5000 bales.
Bar silver in London advanced Lied 4;
q lid. against - 1Sd. last year.
New Orleans future market advanced
points; May. &c.
Receipts at New Orleans to-day are
estimated at $500 to $500 bales, against
12,06S bales last year.
Receipts at Houston to-day are esti-
mated at GOO to 700 bales. against 2.4iS
bales last year.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-08
LIVERPOOL COTTON MARKEr.

i-!Nerpool. March - II. M.-Cotton
sPot Pn.et: prices favor buyers: Amcri-
S.n iniGdsing, 3 l5-92d. The sales were
ulati"n ana export. and inrmled ion
american. Receipts. 80. 600 bales i'm
ending $4,000 bales American.
"tnres opened quiet. with a modnr-
ne demand. and closed quiet. but
~ dy; American m!d1iue: March
" -,-oid. seller; March ANA April. B Is,
o.u' seller; April and Maya 25-Gid. buy
err May and June. 3 25-64M3 26-Gid. buy
err; June ana July. 26-C4d. seller: Julv
ana August. 2dGid. buyer: August
%hd September, 2G-Gid. seller; Septem-
ntr ana October 3 95-6id. value: Octo-
Der and November. > 2i-6id. value: Dc
eemher and January. 23-GI@S 2l.Gid
nnnyer; January and February, 23-Gi0
.l-hid. hnNnr
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-08
REVIEW OF MARKETS
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL
Stocks, Money, Exchange, Bonds, Grain,
Cotton, Provisions, Etc.

New York, March 1.-THE stock mar
ket to-day in the final dealings made
early losses and ended strong and
higher than yesterday. There was an
effort on the part of the professionals
to depress prices in the early dealings,
which was successful only temporarily
and to Il moderate extent Investors
generally held on to their stocks ana
the market became exceptionally dull
The rate for call money. which in the
initial transactions touched SO per
cent. with an accompanying easier tone
in the Sterling Exchange market, cascd
off with the last loan at 2lA per cent,
with u resultant better tone in the
general market. 1t was said that be-
cause of yesterdays furry in call
money u considerable amount of I'M
employed country bank balances was
expected to be transferred to New York
this week
The dealings for the entire day were
less than half a million. and except for
the opening and closing dealings the
ticker was practically silent at inter
walls. The dealings for London account
were OF small volume, with Il harden
ing tendency ut the close and about
the best prices of the day on the curb
Third Avenue railroad lost about .
points on the public agitation against
increasing the electric lines already on
prominent avenue. The Grangcrs
some other standard stocks and the
Paciiics were even more prominent on
the rise than in the earlier weakness
The Anthracite stocks, except Lacka-
wanna and Rubber. were strong be-
cause OF the snow storm ana the cold
weather Forecasts Of General Elec-
tries annual reports. being favorable
strengthened that stock
"A number OF the spccialties, includ-
Ing Peoples Gas. rose easily. Reports
that the Chicago and Alton was plan
ming to use Chicago Terminal facili-
Ties brought out speculative activity in
the latter. There was much difference
or opinion on the board regarding the
dividend tomorrow on Sugar, with the
general expectation Of the regular dis
bursement. closed ut the best prices.
Considerable firmness developed in
various spots in the bond market. but
this tendency was in n measure Offset
by heavness in others. Total sales
$3.145,o0 e''
United States 3s and old Is. register
ed, declined &c. and the new As &c.
III the bid price Total sales Of stocks
were 43140O shares
New York, March 7.-Standard OIL
closed 4.76Q4.76ls.