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Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1899-06-30
ETATS-UN|S.

falre une statlstlque pour Ia OOcl'
etc Historique juive, dit ceci: En
1918, il y await aux Etats- Unis
5000 Juifs; en- 1880, leur nombre
6ta1t de 100000, ct en- 1897, de
100000. New York possede un
tiers de ces enfants d'Israel ct lie
Massachusetts 10000. Ces chifres
augmenteront 81 la loi Dandurand
est adopt6e au Canada.
Simpson ct Schley Sc dispu-
tent encore lhonneur d'avoir an6-
anti la aotte espagnole d Santiago
de cuba, le 3 Juliet 1898.
La controverse est meme deve-
nue. 81 passionnante que le secr6-
taire de la marine Sc propose, dit
on, d'ouvrir une enquete atm de
savoir a quoi sen tenir sur le su-
jet.
LIE jeu en- vaut la chandelle, de
l'avis des deux principaux int6res-
s6s.
Lies contributions au fonds
Dewey s'6levent jusqu'ici a SlO,-
130.
lie conseil de vile de New
York proclam6 le 3 Juliet, jour
de fete civique en- l'honneur de la
bataille de Santiago.
On fetera double dams la metro
pole, car cette tete n abolit pas GEL
le du lendemain.
Boston, % JUN -Hier eu lieu
au fremont Temple une soir6e
franchise.
Les participants, tres nombreux,
6taient des Americans ct des Anne
ricaines qui 6tudient la langue
franchise a Boston ct dams les vii
les voisines.
II ne devait pas 6tre prononc6
un seul mot autrement qu'en fran
Gals pendant toute la soir6e, ct CO
pacte 6t6 religieusement observe.
On d'abord chant6 en- cheur
la "Marseillaise,'' puis Mile A. S.
Austin dome une conference sur
les camelots de Paris.
Ensuite il etc fait du chant, de
la musique ct de la danse.
IL s'est fait tout r6cemment
une estimation oficieuse de la po-
pulation de Chicago, la grande ct
merveilleuse m6tropole de lOuest.
Les habitants de Chicago ne sont
pas suppos6s etre des gems modes
tes, mais Pun de leurs journaux le
"News'', pense qu'ils mont pas re-
alis6 parfaitement paccroissement
de leur vile depuis quelques an
nees.
Chicago compte aujourd'hui deux
millions Inhabitants, mais le
"News'' va plus loin, ct pretend
que cette vile est deux fois plus
populeuse qu'elle ne p6tait lors-
qu'elle a commence les pr6paratlfs
du "World's Faire.'
II ne manque pas d'ajouter
qu'elle est probablement deux fois
plus richie.
Depuis 1880, un autre Chicago
presque aussi waste surgi a cote
de lancien, c'est q dire que pen
dant les dix dernieres ann6es il a
grossi tout autant qua partir de sa
fondation jusqu'a 'ann6e mention
nee en- t6te de ce photographic.
C'est quelque chose de merveil-
leux 81 celia est bien vrai.
La population de Chicago aug
menterait q present au taux de
100000 ames par aimee.
Grande est la vile de Chicago
ct ses habitants sen ventent gran
dement,.
Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1899-06-30

La fevre jaune a fait son ap-
partition a Santiago de Cuba ct a
Puerto Principe.
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Abonnez-vous a l'ECHo DE lou
asT, $l.0O par aimee.
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Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1899-06-30
TARIF DES ANAONCES

.Avis-Cha lue insertion 10 cts pa: ligne
Tariff sp/ cial pour les anno- ces au mos
ct Pannee.
Demandes d'emplol-demande de do
mestiques ou employes-annonce pour
chambre GU pension-annonces pour OBJ
jets perdus GU trouves.
Au taux de UN CENTIN par mot.
Nous enVerrOns un numerO du journal
a toute personne qul en- fera la deman-
de.
Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1899-06-30
MarChand

Plus on scrute sa vie, plus Mar.
chand appara1t admirable. Lisez
plut0t cette page sur sa vie init
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-12-05
CHILDREN OF REVOLUTION.

Miss Margaret Bryant entertained the
Society or the Children of the Revolution
at her home yesterday afternoon. After
the business, Miss Bryant invited the
society to the home of her neighbor,
Mrs. J. 5. BedIow, who very kindly ex-
hibited for them her choice collection of
Revolutionary relics. 1hes, are all
heiriooms and include pictures Of Cap
tain and MIS-. Jossph Mcclellan. Mira. Bed
lows great grandparents. The children
were deeply interested In the story of
Mrs. McLellan's hero,sn when Mowatt
burned the town. The captain was at
sea and with him the eldest son WHEEL the
order came to vacate the town. Madam
Mcclellan sent her second son with the
family carriage 10 assist In convey ing the
old and the lame to place OF safety.
The third son was placed In charge OF
the other children, who were sent on
foot to Stroud water. Arriving thers the
youthful commander found the bursting
shells a menace to mis- small ooTpar Y
and pushed on to Gorham. Madam Me-
L. ellsn stayed ty her home and when q
ssell fell In the yard, extiuguished the
smoking fuse with the aid Of hoe and
the damp earth. at tina time little tive
ysar-old Eunics Mcclellan was trudging
with wsay fest toward Gorham while
her futurs husband, the Rev. Elijah
Keiiogg. father OF the authur of Spartaous,
a lad Ct ~, who had learned TO drum,
was beating courage Into the American
hearts by his vigorous rub-a-dub-dub.
The wedding slippers and gown and tbs
quill Ell satin pstticoat AMI the bits Of TIE
reception gown of Mrs ke'io2g-lstters
articles Of jewelIy, samples wrought
century rgc. silrersowed "specs'' thu
high combs and the enormous bsa vel
| tornes which covered them, for GU
Krandmothers did not 10 na'e-aeaded, a
| ancient cutiass, the staff OF graz d 'aths
Mcclellan AMI mary another quaint ant
curious rsl.o Of 70 oidsn timts we're seen
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-12-05
MR., BOwIE'S OIL EXHIBIT.

YettsrdFy afternoon dsy was turned
into night In the Handsomely deccra ed
parlors OF Frank L. Bowie. the we'll
known artist. 4s Congress street, and the
occasion resolved it,elf into o pleading
social affair, inaug urating the opening OF
q four d,ys' Christmas sale OF oil and
water oolors and ingenious and artistic
novelties. The walls OF the pariors are
literally filled with the latest fancies OF
the brush and even In the studio and
music room are shown, In countless
shapes unmistakable evidence of his
genius.
MIR. Bowie Is . delinsator Of nature In
some Of her sweetest MOODS, and his
reputation for depicting, even In minute
detail, some Of the charming spots Of his
travels is Gometf ing more than local
Many sumptuous home In this city
has set aside in Its favorits nook piece
de resistance. SO to speak, of Mr.. Bowie's
handiwork. 1t was the knowledge Of his
characteristics es an artist that brought
to his home yesterday afternoon o larse
number of admirers who fairy revelled
In the Versatility and richness OF the sub
je,ts.
Miss Bernice We,twooi plsye1 a num-
Der of pleasing selections on the piano.
and In the serving Of the punch, Mrs. W.
A. Hatsh was ASS Ell by Mrs. W. J.
Brown.
In the evening the function was In
the hands OF Miss Clementine Varney
ar d Miss Carrie Runner Y, while Miss Edith
Morton and Miss Mabel whipole served
coffee, and Miss Alberta 0ate)y and
Mrs. W. J. Brown poured chocolate.
A distinguishing feature OF this art
displsy is that 1t embodies SO many sub
jects OF local and historical interest, the
very sp,ts residents so highly prize and
over which tourist, Invariably rave: an
afternoon at Sentinel Rock, one of the
masterpieces of the collection, cloudy
dsy in Portland Harto-, a country road,
the harbor from East Dssripg, Peaks Isl
and Landscape, Fort Gorges from the
Cape, the old muster ground, SUNSET from
Great Diamond, sunriss Portland har-
Dor and many equally enhancing views.
Altogether the exhibition 10 revelation
to art lovers. 1, will continue afternoon
ard evening until Fridsy.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-12-05
RUNAWAY ACCIDENT. a.

On Saturday. MIR. Hendrickson, who
is empleye iy r. II. Boynton s. Co +,
was driving with his father and brother
near the stock yards tty,nd East Deer
ing, when the horse shitd at barrel In
the road and threw al, the occupants OF
the carriage to tae ground. Tae shaft
went into tie horses side just bshipd
the fore!eg and the animal died in a few
minutes. The elder Mr.. Hendriokson
was SO badly shaken up that he will be
laia up for week or more. The other
two were not SERIOUSLY hurt.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-12-05
Prevented a Tragedy.

Timely information given Mrs. George
Long, of New Straitsyille. Ohio. pre-
vented o dreadful tragedy and saved two
lives. A frightfui cough had long kept
many remedies and doctors but steadily
grew woIss until urged to try DIR. Kings
New Discovery. One bottle wholly cured
her, aud she writes this marvellous medi-
cine also cured Mr.. Long Of severe at
tack of Pneumonia. Such cures are pos
tive proof of the matchless IN srit of this
qrand rem edv for curing all throat, chest
and ling troubles Only so cents and
81 %. Every bottle guaranteed. Trial
bottles at II. p. S. Goold's, 577 Congress
street, and Ii. u. Starts Cumberland
Mills. druggist.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-12-05


doing Il every day for years." said the man.
There are physicians who say in good
faith to those whose lungs are worn by dis
ease at is impossible to help you" And
vet thousands of these imponsibles have
been helped and healed by DR.. r. V. Pierce
whose Golden Medical Discovery" has
cured them, when the hollow cheek,
the rasping cough, the burning flush,
and night sweats have all pointed to
consumption.
Ninety. eight out Of every hundred such
impossible cases can be cured says DIR.
Pierce. What makes him so sure Be
cause he has been curing just such cases
for more than thirty years: Golden Med
ical Discovery is strength to the stomach,
life to the lungs, nourishment to the nerves:
II makes new blood and the new blood
builds a new body-a fit temple of health
There Is nothing just as goodas Golden
Medical Discovery" so let no one deceive
you into accepting a substitute.
II beg to state tina, have used three bottles Of
Or. Piercc's Golden Medical Discovery since my
correspondence with You and hnd great I'M
provement In my case" writes Mr.. A. +. No
votnv of New York. N. ", (Box iA37l. feel
that am in need Of no more medical assistance
When | started to take your medicine had a
regular consum ptive cough. of which was
afraid aud every body cautioned and warned me
concerning IL. was losing weight rapidly, was
very pale and had no appetite whatever. Now
nv condition Is changed entirely. do not
cough at all, have gained eight pounds IN weight.
have recovered my healthy color. and my Ape
titc is enormous. / can recommend your medi-
cine. as il is a sure cure. no humbug, as are
most other patent medicines"
DIR. Pierce's Pellets cure biliousness.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-12-05
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

Ellen O'Connor to Hugh O'Connor,
both of Portland, fer 81. lot and IT.
buildings. situated on the northerly side
Of Danforth street, Portland.
Abby q. Williams of Sebago, to Edna
N. Mcdonald of Sebago. for 81, o lot Of
land in Sebagr.
Almira Bslknap of Providence to Alvin
Il. Gilbert of Portland, for 81, lot on
the easterly side Of Stevens Plains ave
nre, Portland.
Edward s. Higgins OF Boston. and
Walter l.. higgins OF Soartoro, to Hebron
MAYHEM of wessbrook, for 81. three lots
Of land In Soarboro. Higgins beach.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-12-05
JACOBS SUES RAILROAD.

Michael Jacobs OF Portland has brought
suit for 500 against the Portland Hall
road company, for personal injuries ard
damage to his team. alleged TO have been
sustained through collision with q Con-
sress street electric on November 9th.
last. Jacobs alleges that the collision 90
CURED through the careie sness Of the
motorman. The writ Is rtturnable at the
Jsnua,y term of tue Superior court,
Samuel l.. Bates for the plaintiff.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-12-05
U. :. DISTRICT COURT.

Petitions in bankruptcy have been filed
ty George E. Norris, Hancock; Edward
Poerol, Watervilie; y. W. Gardner Il
Co, New Sweden; Timothy L. Sterbins.
Sacc; Jofeph A. lottrcp, Scarboro;
James w.Tweedie. Chapman Plaoe; John
Witham, Benton; Charles L. Thomas.
franklin.
The December term Of the District
court convenss this morning, when the
grand jury will report for duty, 1hsr'
will not probably be much important
business for the term.
The involuntary bankruptcy petition
against Woodbury. g. Monlton is return
able Tuesday bus th ere i, little likelihood
of airy bearing in the matter before De-
oembsr 10th, when the ten iys OF Graos
allowed for the filing of an answer will
have expired IT Ia understood that special
Headings will be filed Y the defence.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-12-05
Hismark'S Iron Nerve.

Was the result OF his splendid health.
Innomitable will and tremendous energy
are not found where Stomach, Liver.
Kidueys and bowels are out Of order. IL
you want these qualities and the success
they bring use DR.. Kings New Lite Pills:
They develop every power OF brain and
body Only zbctA nc Ii. y. :. Gooid.
577 Congress strsst; and H.. q. Starr,
Cumberland iMilG
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-12-05
LOYAL LEGION,

The Maine commandery Of the military
order of the Loyal Legion OF the United
States, will hold a meeting at the Bangor
house, Bangor. on Wednesday evening
December &. Acting Ensign Edward A.
Butler Of RocEiand will read paper en-
titled "Personal Experiences In the Navy
1S62.h I"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-12-05
CAPT. ROGERS SUCCESSOR NAMEI

Captain Homer of the Sixth United
States artillery has been des' gnated to re-
lievs Captain Rogers. Seventh artillery of
his duties, In charge Of the recruiting
station In this city. Captain Rogers has
been authorized to remain tere until the
arrival of his successor.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-12-05
THE COURTS.
MUNICIPAL COU RI.

In the Municipal court yesterday six
orunks wers given sentences ranging
from fnts OF 81 and costs to jail SEN
tence OF sixty dfys.
Harry Leighton and Walter 5. Cush :
ing were arraigned on the charge OF
afYrsy and given fine Of ST and costs.
each. John u. kehos appeared for Leigh
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-12-05
WASHINGTON CENTENNIAL.

Portland Celebrated che Hunareath
Anniversary OF his Birth I'm 1857
December "A VIII be the Centennial
OF His Death.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-12-05
Scratches

are n bad thing for any horse. Al
lowed to remain untouched and long
course of treatment becomes neces-
sary to insure perfect cure. Veteri-
nary Pixino is a cure for scratches at
any stage.
25c. and soc.
Trade supplied by John W. Perkins s.
Co., Portland.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-12-05
HERE ARE
MEN'SovERCoATS

Extra quality and the lowest prices In
the country for QUALIFY. We shall
have no more at these prices FIRST
COME, FIRST SERVED.
Plain Black kersey Beaver Overooats,
lap seAms-fanoy wool lined-a coat OF
superior quality, cut short and stylish
Our price at this sala
$3.50
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-12-05

stop u sal
+" You cant II
do you know J
NAH. /" Becat
a physicians, a
It's m pos 9
That IN a y
be-" said the
man, 4" but /
know I cam"
and he stoop-
ed and lifted
the barrel to
his shoulder.
What made
you so sure
you could do
n?r asked the
astonished
physician.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-12-05
$3.50 e ach

One large lot of plain Black Kersey
o sercoars- good ones will sell at only
$3.50
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-12-05

Here ara handsome Coverts, Herring
bone patterns and others in many styles,
that we shall sell at this sale at only
s.. so and 10
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-12-05

We shall not quote what these bargains
are worth, but shall leave this to your
own judgment in the matter-We shall
tell you the TRUTH In any case.
Mems good. plain Black Beaver Over
coats, all sized-good to wear. and du-
rabie and stylish only
$3.50 G ac In
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-12-05

One lot Of tine heavy Blue Chinchiila
Overcoats, all wool, fast color, and rer-
feet fitting,
$500
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-12-05

Another lot OF fine Dark Blus Kersey
Overcoats, made and trimmed beautiful
ly; only
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-12-05

Ano.L ,r lot OF nice light Covert Over
coats-very stylish ana right In every
particular. We cordially ask you to CON-
pare them with any IS. 80 Ovsrooat in the
city
$50 each
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-12-05

Here ara neat Dark Gray Frieze Over
coats, with Velvet collar, very stylish
only
S6.75
New-York tribune., 1899-11-24
CHAMBERLAIN SEES EMPEROR.
MUCH SPECULATION OVER THE sECRE-
TARYs VISIT TO WINDSOR.

TARI'S VISIT TO WINDSOR.
Windsor, Nov. 23-Emperor William the
Prince Of Wales. the Duke Of Connaught and
Prince Christian OF Schleswig- HolsteiD shot in
the Great Park this morning, near Cumberland
Lodge, where they lunched.
The two young German princes visited the
Houses Of Parliament in London in the forenoon
There was a strictly family dinner at the cas-
tie this evening but the Queen not present
owing to the death Of the Princess OF Leiningen
For the same reason the military band will not
play at the castle during the remainder OF the
Imperial visit.
The Secretary OF State for the Colonies, Joseph
Chamberlain arrived at the castle on a flying
visit during the day, which, in view OF his re-
cent visit to Hatfield House. the residence OF the
Premier. Is causing much speculation. Mr..
Chamberlain had interview with the En-
peror Mr.. Chamberlain Immediately after his
arrival had an interview with Count Won Hatz-
feldt- Wildenburg, the German Ambassador.
subsequently comforting with Count Won Bulow.
the German Minister Of Foreign Affairs. En-
peror William his return from shooting
summoned Count Won Hatzfeldt to a long au-
dience.
Mr.. Chamberlain returned to London without
seeing the Queen, who out driving.
New-York tribune., 1899-11-24
BRITISH WIN A BATTLE.
pOER POSITION AT BELMONT
CARRIED.
ruprF RIDGES IN SUCCESSION TAKEN
DECISIVE BAYONET CHARGE
RY THE GUARDS.
BY THE GUARDS.


1o,don. Nov. "a. a. m.-Long after midnight
. onc,al dispatch was received at the War
osos bringing news Of battle fought by Cen
..., Lord Methuen at Belmont with the Free
s,sters the result being a complete victory for
.,s Kimberley relief column. General Methuen
,,.a ,ba Roers strongly intrenched and pro-
,,da5 with plenty Of guns The ground they
chose TO defend was cleverly selected and
{, driving them from their position the British
,,oons had to carry three ridges in succession.
,b,cb seems almost a repetition OF the battle
Geld Of Flandsaagte. The last ridge was car
-,oa n. the point Of the bayonet by the Guards
after the defenders had been shaken out with
sbranrel. The British losses officially re-
rorted were three officers killed and twenty
two wounded including General Fetherstone-
naugb. Afty-six men killed. 130 wounded and
twenty-five missing
The Beers lost heavily. and forty prisoners
were taken besides great quantity Of stores.
This victory Is Of special Importance, because
Il is the first blow dealt by the British force,
acting purely on the offensive, and is part OF the
development Of the British plan Of campaign.
II will doubtless open up the road to Kimber
lev. at all events as far as the Modder River,
where the advance Of the column Will again
probably be opposed.
Further details Of the fighting will be anxious
" awaited by the British public. although 1t is
already clear that the victory is decisive
A dispatch is also at hand from General Cat
acre. who in reporting the latest dispositions OF
the British troops, makes ominous mention OF
continued Dutch risings in the Broken
Nall district A party OF armed Dutch is said
10 have left Cradock. on the Eastern line to
Port Elizabeth. to join the Beers, taking armed
natives with them.
General French VINO was yesterday reported
10 be moving east from De Aar. has found the
Beers holding a strong position at Arundel. a
few miles north Of Naauw Poort- The British
force withdrew. with three wounded.
There is no news from Estcourt, but rumor
reached Martzburg yesterday that General
White made a successful sortie from Ladysmith
on Sunday night, capturing some Boer posi-
.ions with guns and material, and inficting
Joss on the enemy. l. ~ r.
New-York tribune., 1899-11-24
CONFERENCE OF IRISH MEMBERS.

STEPS TAKEN TOWARD THE UNION OF THE HOS
TILE FACTIONS
Dublin. Nov IA conference Of the Nationalist
members of Parliament held at the Mansion
House here to-day with the object OF bringing
about a reunion Of the different Irish factions.
Timothy Harrington presided. Only score Oh
Commoners were present Mr. Healy explained the
absence OF John Dillon and his followers DuI he
said he thought It was the duty of the conference
10 nroceed TO the consideration Of the proposals or
Mr. Redmond's party and to discuss basis Tor
reunion Mr. Healy added that under the circuIn I'M
stances Re believed II was best 10 repropose tue
resolution adopted at the last conference ana SUD-
sequently resclnded, namely that "a committee NJ ~,
this conference be appointed to confer Wth M,
Redmonds party with a view OF accompnsniHs
reunion OF the Irish National representatives,, A
After a discussion, IN which Arthur O'Connor az
cared that the proposed or any otner comme1e ndeT
should only be appointed with the distinct undeI-
standing that Home Rule should be made the man man
object In and out of season, the resolution. was s
adopted =. J. Power dissented, ana resisheu INC
secretaryship OF the meeting.
New-York tribune., 1899-11-24
MAxIMs TOO MUCH FOR DERVIsHEs.

FOUR HUNDRED OF THE soUDANEsE KILLED IN
BATTLE.
Cairo Nov. 23.-General Wingate. with an Egyp-
tan force. moved from Fakikoh yesterday to at
tack the force Of Ahmed Fedil reported to be at
Melissa Drehssa0. twenty-three miles from the
River Nile on the road to Genial (GimehO. The
Slrdar General Kitchener has telegraphed to Lord
Croner. the British Minister. follows:
Omdurman Nov 23-Wingate found Melissa evac-
uated pushed on to Abriaadil, four miles further,
and found Fedil's forces encamped. They were
forthwith engaged by the mounted troops under
Mahon, with four Maxims and two guns. and the
Jehadieh, under Gorringe. The DerVlsnes charBeI
with all their old dash TO within eighty yards or
the guns Wingate. with the infantry, arrived In
time to support Mahon, and cleared the whole
camp The Dervishes bolted through the bush.
pursued by the mounted troops. Wingate esti-
mates FediTs force at 800 men, Of whom 400 were
killed. -, Ia
Wingate captured many prisoners, and grain. rhes
and spears. The Egyptian casualties were three
wounded