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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-05-23

Rice, Harry Merrill and Mrs. Palmer
The floral tributes were profuse and rare.
" beautiful. Interment was In Evergreen
cemetery.
Funeral services for the late Joshua
Webb of No. 52s Cumberland street were
held from his late home at two O'Clock
Monday afternoon, Rev. Mr.. Wilson OIL
Chatting. Interment was In Evergreen
cemetery.
Brunswick friends have been INFORMED
of the death in Eddytown OF Prof. Ed
mund Chadwick, a graduate OF Bowdoin,
class Of 40 and Of the Bangor Theological
seminary in the class of 40. He was
born in Middletown. N. Y, January IL,
1912 and reached the age of 81 years.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-05-23
MAR RACES.

In East Deerine, May 20. by Rev. W. Ii. Has.
kell. William Leroy Cook OF Friendship and
Miss Ella May Harris Of East Deering.
In Brewer, May IT, stephen S. Sawyer oil
Brewer aud Miss Henrietta G. Bunker of Cot
tage City. Mass.
In South Orrington, May Is, Ebenezer w.
Rogers and Miss Ella E. Smith.
In Denmark. May l3. Lester Hill and Miss
Nettie Chadbourne. both OF Brownfield.
In West Franklin. May ID, Clarence E. Rob-
bins and Miss Bessie A. Hardison.
In Wilton. May 10, Omar Nash and Miss Ecith
Lake.
In Bridgton, May 8. John M. Clark of Harri-
son and Miss Lottie A. Foster of Bridgton.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-05-23
9 about accident insurance knows that
The Preferred
STATEMENT OF THE FINANCIAL CONDITION OF
The Preferred

DECEMBER 81, 1898.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-05-23
An Excellent Combination.

The pleasant method and beneficial
effects of the well known remedy,
SYRUP OF FIGs, manufactured by the
CALIFORNIA FIa SYRUP Co., illustrate
the value of obtaining the liquid laxa-
tive principles of plants known to De
incidentally laxative and presenting
them in the form most refreshing to the
taste ana :. cceptable to the system. 1t
Is the one perfect strengthening Taxa
tive, cleansing the system effectually,
dispelling colds, headaches and levers
gently yet promptly and enabling one
to overcome habitual constipation per-
maneutly. Its perfect freedom from
every Objectionable quality and SUBJ
stance, and its acting on the kidneys,
liver and bowels, without weakening
or irritating them, make it the ideal
laxative.
In the process of manufacturing figs
are used, as they are pleasant to the
taste, but the medicinal qualities OF the
remedy are obtained from SIENNA and
other aromatic plants. by a method
known to the CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP
Co. only. In order to get its beneficial
effects and to avoid limitations, please
remember the full name of the Company
printed on the front of every package.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE KY. NEW YORK. n. z.
For sale by all Druggists. Soc per bottle.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-05-23

F. l. Macomber who died a week ag
will be sorely missed in business an
religious circles. 1t has been a har
blow for Franklin, THE loss of two sue
men in less than two weeks.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-29

by Count NonNIunster. the German Am
bassador to France, and deals with the
proceedings before the Court OF Cassa-
ton as published in the Figaro and
which. the note says. surprised and
panied the German Government The
note. according 10 Mr.. Ni2o;elly. inti-
mated that in certain cventualities il
would be impossible for the German
Government to refrain from officially
publishing the facts in justice 10 its
own officers, who have repeatedly
solicited permission to speak The
note urged in forcible terms the de-
STABILITY, in the interest of both coun-
tries. OF Il speedy conclusion of the
present agitation.
The presentation OF this note led NJ
Dupuy. the French Prime Minister. to
bring pressure 10 bear upon the Court
OF Cessation. which, however. by n ma
5ority of three, decided to continue the
proceedings III its own way ana hold
q supplemental inquiry, which is now
virtually ended.
Mr.. Nizotelly learns that eighteen of
the judges Of the Court Of Cessation
are in favor of. and fifteen opposed to
revision of the Dreyfus case.
1t is probable. Mr.. Vzotelly adds.
chat on full vote OF the judges Of the
United Court of Cessation the revision
lists Will have u majority OF eight
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-29
wagc1 Advanced In A,nbamo

u5y Telegraph to virginian-plot)
birmingham, Ala, April 2S-The
tennessee Coal Iron ana Railroad
company today issued notices to the
erect that on May LIST the salaries OF all
employees. exclusive Of the coal miners.
VIII be advanced on basis Of 10 per
cent, some getting more than that
vance. The raise effects all employees
from superentendents of mines and fur
naces and Office forces down 10 the
DRIVERS and mine and furnace laborcrs.
1 ne miners will get another advance
OF 20 cents ton on May lst. also max
ing Il total advance of ia cents 4 ton
since January LIST. The advance affects
about i've thousand people.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-29
DsvORCEsN HIGH LtEE.
a WIFE LOSES HUSBAND. CHILL
DREN AND PROPERTY.
Cry Telegraph to VirginianPi lo;)

Cry Telegraph TO VirginiarPilo:)
New York, April 2S.-Henry Il. Sloan.
the well-known and wealthy society
man, was to-day granted an absolute
divorce from his wife. Jessie ~ Sloane
The decree was handed down by Jus
tice Slower, in the Supreme Court, and
was based upon the report of n referee,
whose name was not disclosed. The
name OF the correspondent was also
kept secret. The custody of tho Sloancs
chldren-Jessle, Emily and Eleanor
was given TO Mr.. Sloane. lie was also
accorded the right to marry, and the
defendant i'll the suit, it was stated.
should not lawfully marry again until
after the death OF Mr.. Sloane.
But the decree continued. "the re-
marriage of the said parties to this ac-
ton is not hereby prohibited"
Mrs. Sloane is deprived of the right
to any part In Mr.. Sloane's property.
nounced last December.
QUICKLY MARRIES AGAIN.
Perry belmont and Mrs. Jessie A..
Sloane, the divorced wife of Henry Il.
| Sloane, re married ut $50 o'clock to-
| night at Greenwich. Conn.,, by the Rev
| Walter NJ. Burrows pastor OF tho Sec
ond congregational Church of that city.
MI ana MIS-. l3clmont VIII 30 to
| Washington. where they will be the
guests Of Mrs. s. q. Rowland, Mr.. Del
mont's sister, for several days. Mr..
licimont will then take his bride to
Kentucky to visit his stock farm.
Before leaving this city tonight, and
at Mr. Bclmonts request. the new Mrs.
Selmont conveyed her home at No. 9
East Sevcnty-sccond street. the house
that mad been recently given to her by
| Mr.. Sloane. md ~,
State Trust Company, with instructions
10 convey it back again 10 MIR sloane.
rhe property Is valued at $685. II
he shall refuse to accept it the trust
cohnany IS instructed TO invest the
proceeds o. the sale of the house for
the benefit OF the Sloane children.
Ii was learned that the referee in the
divorce case was William l.. Turner
ana mat he had been appointed by
Justice Francis NJ. Scott. on March o5th
last The referee held two hearings.
Mrs. Sloane did not attend either.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-29
German Officer. Amused.

(By Telegraph TO Virginian- Pnot)
Berlin, April 2s.-A dispatch from
kiel TO the Vossische Zeitung says that
naval officers there are smiling at the
statements made by Captain Joseph j..
CoGhlan in the course OF his speech ut
me Union League Club banquet in New
\ ork last week. These officers claim
mar Admiral Won Diedrichs' answer to
Admiral Dewcy's threat was simply:
Clear for action. and quietly steam
through the American lines into the
harbor."
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-29
MRS. GEORGE ACQUITTED.
JURY DECLARES SHE DID NOT
MURDER SANTON.
tBy TELEGRAPH to v,rr,nian-rIlotD

Canton. O., April ga verdict OF
mot guilty" delivered TO the court here
to-day. acquitted Mrs. Anna T. George
of the murder OF George -. SAXON,
and ended her seven months contlne-
ment in Jail. The verdict was reached
after trial OF twenty-five days OF ac-
tual sessions of the court and after
twenty-five and three-quarters hours OF
deiiberation in the jury room.
In less than an hour after the YER
dict had been announced congratula-
tory kilograms were received by Mrs.
George from sympathizers in many
quarters OF the country.
More of them were addressed to her
attorneys and were congratulations on
a professional victory.
During the afternoon and this even
ing Mrs. George has been kept busy re-
ceiving her friends.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-29
York in q special train over the Penn
sylvania railroad at 2:35 4. III.
GENERALIZATION CALLED.

loN0 A.hISl-t-lt.
Philadelphia, April 2S.-Immediately
upon receiving from Washington the
dispatch of General Otis. President Nc
Kinley sent the following message OF
congratulations and thanks TO th2 sol
diers in the Philippines:
'Philadcl3hia, April IS.
otis, Manila:
Your message announcing the
achievements of MacArthur's division
and the proposal of the INSURGENTS Of
suspension OF hostilities most crafty
ing. Convey to officers and men heart
felt congratulations and gratitude for
their Signal Gallantry and triumph.
'WlLLIAM NJ 'KiNbEY."
New York. April 2S.-CheerS ana the
waving of hats greeted President Nc
Kinley. Mrs. Mckinley and their party
when they reached the Manhattan IIo-
tel at $50 tonight.
The demonstration took place as the
President stepped from his carriage.
1t came from Il crowd that had been
waiting for nearly an hour 10 see the
Chief Executive.
\ number OF policemen guarded the
entrance to the hotel and kept back
the crowd.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-29
GERMANY
AND FRANCE
The Dreyfus Affair May Cause
Trouble Between Them.
an EXPOSTULARY NOTE
rho German Government Made I'm.
patient by Proceedings Before ,nc
Court OF Cnssauon, Nay pub,isI,
Facts. iU Justice to a.. Officers.
France Urgcd to Conclude Tho
Drcyfus sgitntion.
(By Telegraph to Virginia-Pilot1

London. April 2S.-Erncst Vzoteliy,
VINO has hitherto shown that he is we'll
informed on the subject treated. has an
article in the Westminster Gazette to-
day, in which he says the German Gov
eminent has addressed an cxpostula
tory note to the French Government 70.
Safding the Dreyfus case. This note
the French Minister of FOREIGN Anai,.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-29
ON
the RALEIGH
The E|aiIOn'S Ruler Boards the
Gallant Cruiser.
q sPEEcH OF WELCOME
Captain Coshinn ana Ills Men Com.
graduated on the pnrt they Played
In The Great Naval Battle or Ma
niIa-Atthc Conclusion of visit the
Presidential Party Leaves For
New York THANKS TO OtiS,
CBy Telegraph to virglnian-Ptlo,3

Philadelphia. April 2S.-Presldcn, Nc
kin!ey and his party left the Hotel
Bellevue shortly after 10 o'clock this
morning for visit to the cruiser Raj
eigh which lies at anchor in the Della
ware river off the center of the city.
The marines stood at the guard-rail
on the poop deck. anu the crew were
ordered To man the rail AS President
Mckinley and his party stepped aboard.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-29
ATERRisLE MISTAKE.
AN OCCULIST REMOVES THE
WRONG EYE.
CBy Telegraph to virginian-pno.,

Montreal. Que. April oS.-Scven wears
ago Thomas Stuar'. then 10 ycors old
lost the sight of one eye, the blade OF
pen knife having been accidentally
run into 1t. DR.. Alexander Proudfoot
attended him. Recently DR.. Proudfoot
ADVISED the removal OF the useless eve
as the only means of preserving the
other intact. This was agreed to and
1nc dciica,e task was entrusted to Dr.
iiocuioot' VINO is assistant occulist and
aurist at the General IIosnit,l me
operation took place at the family resi-
uehce ana Mt the conclusion ii was
found that terrible mistake had been
made--thc healthy eye had been re-
moved. On recovery from the effects
OF me anasthic the ratient found him
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-29
The STORM
SWEPT TOWNS
The List of Killed and Wounded
Increasing.
SCENES OF UTTER RUIN

Moro Than Thirty People Dead aud
Seventy Injured nt Kirksvillc,
Missouri-Eany arc Missing aud is
is Believed n Cousidernbic NUM-
Der Wcro Crenia,cd In the Fire
thnt Followed tho storm Dlstross
"nd Diso'uttou ut Newton Fifteen
Dond md over Thirty Injured
List OF the Xiitcd.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-29
FILIPINOS WILL
seek PEACE
General Luna'S Staff Officers Visit
General Otis.
FRUlTLESS ERRAND

by AguinaIdo TO Ask For n
Cessation of HoxtiIitics to Allow
limo For sumnoning Filipino
Congress which Would Decide
whether tho PoopIo Wanted Ponce
Otis Rcfuscs 40 Recognize Fill
pino GOvcrnment-AmOt Proc~
Iamntiou-Lu Bold Dash md
EInsty Rctrcat-Short but Stubs
born Fight.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-29
Sercne over Snunon.

Cry Telegraph to Nirginian- Pilot)
Berlin, April est is believed here
that an understanding has been reach
ed between the governments OF the
United States and Germany, not only
as to their relations In Samoa, but in
regard to other OPINIONS of the world
as we'll.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-29
THREE CHEERS GIVEN.

AZ the conclusion OF Secretary Longs
speech the sailors gave three cheers for
the President OF the United States and
three for the Secretary of the Navy.
The President then shook hands with
the various officers or the cruiser and
spoke pleasant word to each. Then,
with the ladies Of the party. the Presi-
dent made tour of inspection OF the
warship. General handshaking con-
Guided the visit, and the Presidential
party returned 10 the tug
The Presidential party left for New
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-29

Twenty Filipinos who came to moot
me connucrers. bearing n white flag.
declared heartily that they were sick
or lighting. adding that food was very
short in their camps. They ate the army
ralons given to them with an eager
ness mat testified 10 the truth of the
latter settlement. Ono who had been Sc
verely wounded. dragged himself afer
his comrades. showing remarkable
nerve.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-29

NJ the same moment the gunners be.
gan iirinS the National salute, and the
pIVe-jackets dofgod their hats. Accom-
panied by Captain Coghlan. the Pres
ident proceeded 10 the cabin of the
cruiser where he held an informal re-
ception. lie was then escorted to the
lower deck. on which the sailors were
lined up for inspection.
Captain Coghlan introduced the men
of the ship AS follows:
THE PRESIDENTS SPEECH.
"Mr. President, these are the men OF
the Raleigh. Part of them are from TIA
ilagehip Olympia. They all served
Throughout the whole campaign.'
After passing before them with barred
head. Nj. Mckinley addressed the Ma
Mia heroes as follows:
"Captaia Coghlan and Men of the
Raleigh:
1T gives me great pleasure to bid
you welcome home and 10 congra tulate
you and each one OF you on the heroic
part YOU played in the great battle on
the first of May at Manila. which was
a most glorious triumph OF American
arms and made a new ana glorious
page in American history.
Il assure you that when I give Won
Nr.e'liS an OILY speaking tine hearts
welcome nj seventy-five million Ameri-
can citizens. who honor You all for
your splendid services to your country
This feeling not only extends 10 your
great Admiral. whom we all love and
honor. but to the hunbes, member Of
the crew who was in that great fleet
at Manila bay.
II give YOU all a warm ana generous
welcome and my thanks"
Secretary Long also made n short
address.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-29

Anglo-SaXon hatred of blacks, and as
sserts desire to enslave them. Deplor-
ing a lack of foreign aid in prosecuting
the war the proclamation concludes:
We stand alone. but we will fight TO
the death. Coming generations Will
pray over our graves. shedding tears
Of gratitude for their freedom"
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-29
GENERAL LUNA'S ATTACK


Manila, April 2S.-S:2o y. M.-At Cal
umpit. for the first time, II large body
oil tllipinos attempted to face the
Americans in open ground The Fill
plnoS in the trenches were dispersed
AFTER making Il ridiculously feeble re-
siStance, but General Luna's brigade
came upon the field from Macabeles on
the double quick, the two regiments
preserving perfect formation.
me Americans from the south bank
OF the river, which is higher than the
north bank, could see General Luna
mounted on black horse, galloplng
frantically along the lines, and appar-
ehtiy eNhorting his followers 10 make
stand lie finally succeeded in getting
tncm spread in an extended line of bat
tie. winch would have done credit TO
clVilized army. But when the American
bullets showered thickly among them
s'irrlhS clouds Of dust from the sandy
SOIL the fllipnos again showed that no
amount OF drilling could fortify them
suiiiciently 10 make them face the
American rifles. ana their train pufrcd
UP inc track, with its load of dead and
wounded in plain sight OF the Ameri-
cans, who were entering the town so
closely that the rebels barely slipped
out of their victOrs' hands.
Iho Montana Regiment made n rush
10 capture the train running up the
track. yelling shrilly and even drop-
ping their guns in pursuit but the en-
Eine backed off hastily, leaving the
bodies of six warriors to their enc
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-29
PRAISE FOR VOLUNTEERS.

Everybody is praising the volunteers.
n marked change in the sentiment cx-
pressed few days ago, when it was
understood that the same men were
pleading to be brought home. Colonel
Funston came In for the most common
dation.
General Corbin said that every volun-
teer who participated in the fighting in
CONTINUED on Page Eleven.)
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-29

CONTINUED on Page Eleven.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-28
ABBREVIATED KILOGRAMS.

According to a Washington rumor
General Miles is contemplating going to
Manila.
Sturley Borham. a carpenter. aged
45, was Accidentally drowned at Weyau-
vega, Wis.
George L. Stemy, Jr.. a New York
Wholesale druggist, received through
the mail box containing live asp.
The first heat prostration of the year
at Chicago was recorded by the police
Wednesday. The victim was Michael
Remash, Il laborer.
William A. McCommons was granted
n divorce from Isabelle McCommons at
gainesville, Wis, on the ground of cruel
ana inhuman treatment.
The British government has decided
to contribute an annual subsidy for the
construction OF a Pacific cable from
British Columbia to Australia.
The Mazet investigation will be con-
tinued with increased authority. the
New York assembly having adopted the
preliminary report of the committee.
Joseph Lavitte was arrested for lille.
gal fishing in the waters of Green Bay
wisconsin, and was bound over. His
tug. the Alice Lavitte, has been con-
tiscated.
friend of Princeton university,
whose name has not been disclosed has
endowed a new chair to the value OF
100000. to be called the professorship i'll
politics
D. c. Greiner. postmaster of Terre
Haute Ind. under President Harrison
and a local Republican leader until
few years ago, died from paralysis in
that city Wednesday.
a bold attempt at robbery was made
on Alderman James Meagan at his ho-
tel near the Northwestern depot at
Ocorto, Wis. Meagan started a stranger
to his room. when the man struck him
with a blunt instrument over the head.
The robber sprang out of the window
and escaped.
Advocates and opponents of Dreytus
revision held rival meetings in Paris
and fights occurred afterward in the
streets.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-28
MURDERER FILES SUITS.
BrunOt Wants a Deed Set Aside and an In
forest in His Victims Wealth.

Para, Ills, April 2S.-Henry Brunot,
the murderer, has instituted a suit to
set aside deed made April Il, in which
he conveyed to his mother, Emma Bru-
not, the forty-acre farm left him by his
father at his death. Brunot represents
that he is minor and therefore the
deed is void. Mrs. Burnot has mort
gagged the land to Attorney McQuigg
and Banker Schuyler for $1,000 with
which to employ counsel for her sons
defense.
Young Brunot also instituted a suit
against the heirs of Jane Brunot, the
aunt he murdered, for a portion of the
land which she owned at the time he
killed her, claiming that under the law
he is entitled to one-fifth of his de-
ceased aunt's property. There has been
a decided change in Brunot since he
was first imprisoned. a continuous
guard is being kept over him for fear
he will suicide by hanging himself. Bru-
not said yesterday: Il feel that they
will never have to try, or hang me,
either
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-28
ILLINOIS BOARD AND sTRYKER
Latter Will Not Heed n Request to Resign
Power of Expulsion Denied.

Springfield, Ills. April 2S.-The regu-
lar meeting Of the state board of agri-
culture closed in row, the result OF
which was a request on the part of
President FulkeTson that w. d. Stryker
resign his membership. Stryker is the
member of the board from the Eighth
congressional district and has been the
superintendent of grounds and priv
ileSes of the state fair. During the
winter he spent much of his time in
Springfield and when the board met he
presented a bill for his expenses at one
of the local hotels. When the bill was
presented it aroused Il storm among
some of the members of the board and
vigorous protests were entered against
the payment of the claim.
The outcome of the matter was that
the board declined to allow the bill.
Stryker. however. insisted that the
claim was a just one and that he had
been treated unfairly. A squabble
arose. the outcome of which was the
presidents request that Stryker re-
sign. The request was made in a letter
sent to Stryker after the meeting
Stryker says he Will not resign and
that the board has no right to eXpel
him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-28
COLOR LINE UP AGAIN.
Dispute as to Seating Delegates at the
Sunday school Meet.

Sunday School Meet.
Atlanta, Ga. April 2S.-The race ques-
ton was disturbing feature of yes
terday mornings session of the Inter-
national Sunday School convention 1t
made its appearance in two ways
through the endeavcr of Georgia and
South Carolina colored delegates to
place colored men on the committee on
nominations with the whites, and by
reason Of the fact that the convention
permitted colored delegates to be seated
With the whites.
The trouble came up during the selec-
ton of delegates to form the commit
tee on nominations. When Georgia
was reached in the roll a negro delegate
nominated E. r. Carly, colored, as Geor-
gas member on the committee. This
was objected to by Hon. John NJ. Green.
of Atlanta. who informed the conven-
ton that Georgia's choice was w. s.
witham. a negro from South Carolina
then placed in nomination colored man
from his state Considerable confusion
end excitement ensued. After a heated
debate both whites and blacks were
elected to the nomination committee.
This matter was hardly adjusted be-
fore the news that the police were at
tempting to separate whites and blacks
was spread There is both state and
city law requiring separation of the
races. This brought out a flood of ora
tory on the question from both white
and colored delegates. a conference was
called between the police and Colonel
Gambler, in charge of the entertainment
committee. and it was finally decided to
let the delegates sit as they wished.