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The Portland daily press., 1899-12-02
ms SHARE OF the LOAD.
a Story of Archauke AIbrecht ana n
Peasant Girl

The Archduke Albrecht Of Austria was
fond OF hunting aud spent n month or
two every summer in the Tyrol and up
per Austria In pursuit OF the chamois.
On these occasions he wore q hunters
uniform, which was chemically in n
shabby condition. One day he wandered
away from his party and, finding that
night was coming on, began hastily to
descend the mountain toward Ischl. Soon
he overlook a girl Of 10 or 20, who was
carrying an enormous load Of frewood
on the top of which was perched club
by child about 2 years old.
The atchduke hailed her, and the CIR.
greeted him with anything but a friendly
look
"what do you want7' asked she.
"Can you tell me the shortest road
down to IschlT'
II am going there. You can follow
me-" she retorted CURLY.
The archduke went on beside her, but
Il made him uneasy to see her bearing so
great a lond.
"This Is far too heavy for you, my
GIRL" said he, Give me that child. !
will carry him."
Much you know about carrying chill
dren, old foolv' she exclaimed. "No;
you take the firewood, and l will keep
the youngster. You may well do that,
for IL you hadn't met me you'd run a
good chance of spending the night on the
mountain"
The nrchduke undid the scarf and
transferred the fagots to his own shout
ders, so that. with his gun and game bag,
he was pretty heavily laden. Then the
girl fell to chatting him about his ridicu-
lous appearance, and as he trudged on for
about an hour he began to be little
tired of his bargain.
Suddenly at a cross path he came upon
his suit, and their greeting at once be-
trayed his identity to the girl. She fell
on her knees before him, and tears
sprnng to her eyes when she saw two Of
his hunters removing the fagots from his
bruised shoulders.
"Do1t cry! There's good giriT'
pleaded the archduke, distressed. Then
he pressed purse into the baby's hands.
Here is something to buy your mother
a donkey" he said, with a kindly smile.
'Sbe might not always find an old fool
to help her carry her trewood?'-Youth's
Companion.
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-02
TERRIFIC EXPLOSION.

Kansas City, Mo-. December I. "A
special to the Star from Weir City, Kas.
says;
A terrific explosion occurred at the
La1in- Rand Powder works. nine miles
south of this oity at u. As O'Clock today.
Direct communication with the works
was cut on by the furos OF the explosion
and 10 Is impossible to asoertain the ex-
isn't of damage. Buildings In this city
were shaken and is Is feared that loss Ct
lifs resulted.
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-02
THE END OF POLO.
The Last Game Was Played Last
Night.

1t is probable that there will be no
more polo games in this city this season.
For several days there have been rumors
that the New England league was about
to disbnnd; and although attempts have
teen made to keep the organization In
tact, all Of these efforts have failed. The
cause of this condition In which the
league now finds itself 10 shat all along
there has teen a strong opposition on the
part Of sons OF the Massachusetts cities
in the league to having Portland rs
mem Der Of the circuit The managers Of
he teams in these cities have for a long
time been setting up the claim that the
ex pense OF coming to this city Is too
great, so great that no profits could be
realized.
The climax OF affairs wss reached the
frat OF this week when the Salem aud
Lawrence teams practically agreed to quit
the New England league after the
Thanksgiving games and to join the
Southeastern Massachusetts, league. This
stand by Salem and Lawrence will have
the effect of disbanding the league and it
is safe to say that Portland will see no
more polo this season. The most Of the
Portland players have already secured
engagements.
Manager Rurnham gave to this city
team which outolasssd the other clubs In
the league and tine patronage that was ac-
corded his team was, on the whole, excel
lent. Manager Durham worked hard to
make the game success in this city and
1t Ia through no fault Of his that the
sport has come to an end In Portland.
Burnham stands to lose In every league
he enters II he outssnsrals his competi-
tors and secures the best team, as he oan
be counted upon to do. they In jealousy
Immediately strive to 20 ont of tbs busi-
ness. II he gets u poor team then the city
he represents goes bask on him. Mr..
Burnham has about concluded that he
can make more money ut some other
SgyntApn Gsn Re n,saass at ..p0lo mHRk
ing league tesms ore In the busineei.
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-02
STRICTLY WITHOUT MALICE.
a Highly EdifyinG Talk by n Bust
ness Man.

80, .
line nan WHO never speaks directly 10
the point was taiknfs aoout ms business
acquaihtanees' anu ihe men VINO IKE 10
near gossip were listening.
No' ne protesteu, Wouui' say u
Woru against MIN NOT WORD because
don Know anything denntely. ana wheh
you don Know anything dehhiteiy noid
that you sa'e no hsnt 70 SPEAK an'horr
t"uVeiy: nut man mas risht 10 ms
IMPRESSIONS hhsn ne'
VI COURSE.
Weh' 1 WIZ say 'n,s nuch. KNOW
that man nature; I've peeh engaged
10 TRANSACTIONS WIN MN, ana II ne were
Playing soiltaire Wouiun put pIs'
him 10 hoid out cArus against hltlseh;
kho" MS pro'her-'n-i""' saiu "s-
tener.
so DO l. III not going 10 say worn
against ms brother-ih-iaW. N no uis
pehser Oh 'uie ruin"'s' you u"uei SIAM
know the worid IL iuii OF petty ihahsn
ers, anu don propose 10 De mace an
instrument IN their hahus. II you cah
speak wei OF man uon taik apou.
him nj all Ihats What say, pu'
there are times when your natural sense
OF truth and Jusiiee wiz rise up anu
oNerpo"e, you ni .., 10 ."'e" " A''
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-02

taken In the contest and the demand for
tickets has sssstly exceeded che supply.
The seating capacity Of franklin field Ii
. fittis ovsr Il. 600. Ths two sondsmiss
have ssoh issurd e009 invitation and the
university has given out the other 1000.
The two teams arrived here this Alter
noon and were In prime .physioal con-
dition for the contsst The betting 10
brisk and slightly In favor Of the satiors
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-02
THREE MEN DROWNED.

Philadelphia, Decsmter i.-Durlng a
fog today the schooner Clara, from Care
May. N. j., for Philadelphia, with a car
90 Of sand, while ut anchor In tho Della
ware river, near Chester, Pa, was run
down by the Philadelphia and Baltimore
steamer Ericsson. This schooner was
cut In twin and three of ths sailors of
tho schooner were drowned.
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-02

1t oomprsruiss ON the part Of the mill
agents. Nothing short 81 10 pr cant VIII
satisfy tbs members Of the committee.
LEWISTON WILL FOLLOW.
Lewiston. December lit 10 imros-
sible to say yes what effect the sdvancs
In wages ut Fall River win have here.
while 10 is diffcuit TO get the mill people
to say anything. IL 10 probable that the
mills here Will do1ths same as the cther
mills In the state.
UNIONS ACCEPT.
Fell River, Mass. December 1.-Fonr
Of the textile unions met tonight and
voted to accept tina offer of the manu-
lecturers for ten per cent increase
NEW BEDFORD IN LINE.
New Bedford, Mass, December H. AZ
meeting Of the Central Textile Council
held tonight 1t was voted to instruct 10
labor union representatives TO tho con-
ference with the manufacturers to be held
Monday evening to ask for u 10 psr cent
advance in wasss.
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-02
Public and Press are Beginning to
Murmur.
Lord Methuen Has Been
Reinforced.
Natal Expedition Has Been
Delayed.

London, December ID 80 q m.-Abso-
lutte silence has fallen over affairs In
south Africa. 1hs war ofiice has not
yet received Lord Methuen's casualty
list The public and the press hitherto
patient, are beginning TO murmur ut the
apparent needless delay which keeps
many families In . state OF painful sus-
penss.
1t is regarded a. practically certain that
Lord Methuen has been reinforced By
half battalion Of the Gordon Highland
era, q rssimsnt Of cavalry and battsry
Of artillery, aud that DeAar IL being
daily reinforced BY troops to hold the
that the Natal advance has been DELAYED
by the necessity Of getting supplies TO
Pietermarltzburg, but not Q word
emanatss from any of the various oom-
mnnds. Lieut.. Gen. Sir Charles Mans
field Clark who. as already announced.
will command the sixth division, has seen
much service in South Africa, partiou-
larly In the Zulu and subsequent wars.
He has also held q number OF high staff
appointments at home and Is reputed to
be a very capable officer.
A SORTIE FROM MAFEKING.
London, December LA special de-
spstch from Pretoria. dated Sunday, No
vember &c, says there was another sortis
from Mafeking Saturday, November 20.
The fight Was progressing when the de-
spatch was sent. 1t Is reported that Gen.
Msthnen resumed his march northwards
Wednesday and sxp,,tsd to form juno
ton with the Kimberley forces Satur lay
or Sunday. 1t Is suggested In some quar-
tors that the Boer forces have been with
drawn from the north CT Caps Colony and
may be hurrying to attack Gene raj
Methuen's rear, but reinforcsmsnts have
been pushed rapidly forward from Orange
circu invent such designs.
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-02
KENTUCKY POLITICS.

Lexington, KY. Dsoe;abar i.-For mer
Congressman W. e. Owens, who defeated
Col. Breckenridge In 1894, and who boIted
Gcesel this year, was nominated today
BY fusion Of boiling Democrats and
Republicans to succeed Congre s,man Set
tls, deceased. The light Will be wholly
ON state Issues. the silver question net
being considered.
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-02
PORTLAND WON.
LawreAce Not Quite Fast Enough For
Maine Team.

Lawrence, Mass, December i.-Port-
land won from Lawrsnos tonight In ons
OF the best games Of the SAMSON. The
home team gave the visitors strong
argument, Notwithstanding that they
wers badly crippled, Turner not being
up to his usual form. The summsry:
Lawrence - Parsons, first rush ;
Turner, second rush; Hadley, centre;
Deviin, half back; Tibbetts, goal.
Portland-CAmpbell. first rush; Jason.
half back; Berry, goal.
Won ty Cared by Time
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-02
Relief i'm Six Hours.

Distressing kidney and bladder diseases
relieved In six hours by the NEW
GREAT SOUTH AMERICAN KIDNEY
CURE" IL Is great surprise on ac-
count Of its exceeding promptness in re-
Iieving pain in the blsdder. kidneys and
back in male and female. Relieves retsn-
ton of water almost Immediately. II you
want quick relief and cure this 10 the
remedy. Sold by G. ii. Garpy a. Co.,
Druggist, 463 Congress street, Portland,
Me.
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-02
GOOD TIME FOR CHANGE.

Topeka, Has, December 10. Leland,
Kansas member OF the Republican na
tional COMMITTEES, tonight stated that he
was in favor Of the Payne resolution for
re-apportionment OF representation in
tire national convention and he EXPRESS cd
the opinion that the present time was
opportune for the change, tasre bsing
no probability Of strife for the nomina-
ton.
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-02
GEN. WOOD GOING TO CUBA.

Washington, December 1.-Gsneral
Leonard Wood, will return to Cuba next
week. He says he expects to remain In
this line OF the army as long as he lives
and is permftted to remain,
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-02

A Brazilian doctor claims to have dis
sovered an infallible cure for snake bites
of all kinds. He administers soup con-
tanning two grams of calomel and 80
grains of strong lemon juice.
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-02

"A Chicago despatch says that Senator
Hanna Will retire from the national
Of the Republican national
on account Of his health.
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-02
NAME posTMASIERs.

Washington, Deoem her 1.-The follow
ing fourth class po,tmastsrs were APP
pointed today for Maize:
Dyer Brook. o. Ii. Moulton; Dyer, Mrs.
Stella Cass: Waite, Alice Il Neal.
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-02

II any one hates you, overcome his ha-
tired by asking him for any kind of infor
mation.-Berlin (Md.) Herald.
Take The MAINE STATE PRESS for &
weekly pap r.
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-02
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.

Take Laxative Bromo Qutnine Tablets. Ali
druggists refund the money II it falls 70 cure.
W. Groves signature Is on eaciibox, 2oc
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-02
LYONS DOESN'T LIKE IT.

Amesbury, Mass ,Dscembes 1.-The ssa
son Of the New England polo league
came to an end in this town tonight in
an overtime game between Salem aud
Amesbury which resulted in victory
for Salem by a SCORE of TUG
Manager Lyons of the local team says
that he has received unfair treatment at
the hands of the managers of the other
teams. they having known that ths league
season would close tonight while he was
not informed until tonight. The season
here having BEEN a successful one SO far,
and ps Ameshury is a good polo town, 1t
is probable that an independent team
will be organized here and 1t Is hoped to
form league circuit to include Amss-
bury. Lawrence, Newburyport and Hav-
erhill.
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-02
Time
Jason,
Hacley,
Portland,
Lawrence,

Score, Portland, O; Lawrence, 3.
3. Stops, Tibbsts, 90; Berry, 3S. Ref
cree, leighton. Timer, Flanagan. At
tendance, 700.
At Manchester-Manch 2; Gin
ton, &.
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-02
ON A FLYING TRAPEzE.
The Retired Burglar Tells Of an
Incident in His Career.

An Ezpe rimcnt In Tryins ca Oct Into
a House Through n second story
window That FaiIea and Was New
err Again Attempted.
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-02
A soRTIE FROM MAFEKING.
CAUSED FLUTTER.

circumvsnt such designs.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-02
THE NOMINEE.

Mr. III 7. Garnett was born az Nor
tross. in Westmoreland county, on Au-
gust q. 1851. He comes from distin-
guished parents on both sides. His pa
ternal grandfather wOs Col. Henry I.
Garnett. who lived in WestmOreland
and was prominent in State and conn
~. His maternal grandfather was Col.
Thomas B. b. Baker, of King George
who represented his county in the Leg
islature for years His father was Col.
Thomas S. Garnett, who vent to Mex.
ico in 1913. and was then Lieutenant in
the regular army. On his return he
practiced medicine at Montross, in
Westmoreland, until 1861, when he
went into the Confederate army and
roe to the rank Of colonel, and was
mortally wounded at Charlottesville
Mr.. Garnett was educated at Locust
Dale Academy and went TO Texas when
a young man where he spent five years
belonged to the Texas Rangers and
fought the Indians on the frontier, and
was deputy sheriff in Corsicana for
some time Since his return to Vir-
ginia he has been a practical farmer
and fisherman, and is called In King
George 1.-The corn bread and salt her
ring candidate" He is prominent in
local affairs, is a member Of the school
board from Shiloh District. is man OF
the people, popular With all classes and
will receive large cote in his county.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-02
Alhemarle Apples.

Charlottesville, Va, Oct. 1.-The
yield and quality Of Albemarle pipplns
and wine saps in this county this sea-
son are highly satisfactory. These ap'
pies are considered the finest grown In
Virginia for export and command high
prices in London-the former $40
barrel. In the Glen Cove Orchard.
owned by the estate of Dr. Bosz, are
II. 600 trees, mostly pippins. The crop
this year of 3 900 barrels was sold for
$4,000. Near by is the Eden Grove
Orchard, in which are growing 3,S 0
wine sap trees five varieties). 900
York imperial. or Johnson winter
1. 900 AlbemaIle pippins. 400 mammoth
black twig and 400 Ben Davis trees.
The owner Of this orchard last week
refused an offer of $40, 900 for the crop.
These orchards are considered among
the finest in Albemarle and are near
Oovesville.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-02
Dawn the River News.

Capt. Jas II Bussells' buckeye was
capsizad Monday of Riverview She
was towed into Carriers Greek by the
steamer Wacker. and was bat little
damaged
Cards are out announcing the nap
tials Of Mr. Frank Wilshin, Of Irving
ton. and Miss Gay Montague Pollard,
Of upper Middlesex. The ceremony
will take place today at Glebe Landing
Baptist church in that county.
J. 7. Minor, Jr , and three children.
Of King George, went to White Stone
last week and spent short time with
Dr. NJ W. Bruce. He returned with
one of his children The other two
will remlin with the Doctor and at
tend White Stone Academy
The engagement Of Miss Mary Hen
ingham Lyons Tsliaferro Of Durham
Massie, Gloucester county, Va, to Mr.
Henry Oburne Sanders, Of Albany,
n. Y is announced, and the wedding
day is set for October 18th, and will
take place in Ware church, Gloucester.
An earlier day for this marriage was not
arranged for as was published recently.
The bride. elect is the daughter Of the
late General William B0othe TAliaferro,
so we'll known aud loved in the South
land. and of Miss Sally Lyons, one Of
Richmond's -bellum bellies and
beauties, and is descended from a long
line Of distinguished ancestors.
Mr.. Sanders has lately purchased a
fine estate on North river, Gloucester
county, upon which he is making ex-
tensive improvements.
The famous Lone Points, one Of the
most beautiful spots on North river, is
a part Of Mr.. Sanders new possessions
II is source Of congratulation to
Miss Taliaferro's hosts Of friends that
she will continue TO live in their midst
The marriage will be a quiet one, ow-
ing TO sickness in the household and
there will be no invitations.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-02
TIE STAFFORD REPUBLICANS.
List Of Delegates 70 Legislative Convention
A Nomination to Be Made If Deemed
Expedient.

At mass. meeting Of the Republican
party Of Stafford county, held at Stat
ford Courthouse on Friday, September
29th, 1899. on motion NJ X Lowry
was elected chairman and G. A. Bryan
secretary. p. II Martin was elected
precinct committeeman for Falmouth
precinct vice Amos Silver, who is
about 10 remove from the county.
nmotion the following delegates were
elected to a convention with the dele
gates from King George county to be
held at Cox's Store. in this county, on
Saturday, October 7th. 1899 to-wit:
Markwood Green, J. f. Armstrong.
Lee Wallace, W. f. Brooks. W. +.
Stevens, G D. Green, r. A. Johnson.
Geo L Monroe, and the following al
ternates-John l. French, W b Jones,
II .rry Lightner. Wexford Sullivan,
Wesley Knight. Geo. ". Block, Eugene
Crop. L. A. Blake.
The following delegates.at-large-H.
y Chesley W. II Helm, NJ X. Low
ry, ard the following alternates-R T.
Dent. W T Payne and Jno W. Gala
han.
The following colored delegates were
elected, list Of whom was submitted
by their committee VIM Hill, +. D.
Grayson, Thos. Jackson, Alfred Locker,
G W. Strother, f. d. Johnson. and
the following alternates-E H. DISH
man. J. H. Barnett, r A. Johns)n,J.
H Butler, Morgan Dole aud Edmond
Holmes, each delegate TO be entitled to
one half vote in the convention, except
NJ. K Lowry, delegate at large.
On m ,tion it was resolved that all
delegates present are instructed to cast
the votes of absentees.
On motion Of G A. Bryan it was re
solved that the chairman notify tn .
chairman Of the Republican party
King George Of the date of the proposed
convention at Cox s Store. to-wit: On
October eth. 1899
On motion it was resolved that at the
convention the chances OF success be
canvassed by the delegates, and if in
their wisdom they deem it expedient
that a nomination be made for the leg
islature, that such nomination be
made.
On motion it was resolved that q
copy Of these resolutions be Published
in The Free Lance.
On motion the meeting adjourned.
O A. Bryan. M. X Lowry,
Secretary. Chairman.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-02

Three weeks ago a telegram was re-
csived here from Montgomery, Ala,
announcing that Mr.. James NJ.
Sthreshley, who had for some years
been travelling in various states Of the
Southland, in the interest Of a large
manufacturing company Of st. Louis,
was on his way home sick Loved
ones met him at the train. His ema-
clated form and lettering steps were
sufficient evidences TO indicate to the
most casual observer that he was in
the grasp of a destructive malady. He
was too feeble to be taken to the home
of his parents. Mr. and Mrs Marius
Sthreshley in Stafford county and at
the home Of his brother-in-law, Mr..
r. B McOalley, here, he received
faithful medical attention aud the low
Ing ministrations Of friends and rela-
tiyes. Periods of apparent improvement
which awakened hope, were follow
ed By a return Of alarming symptoms,
until on Saturday afternoon at 2 40
o'clock he peacefully and without a
struggle, breathed his last The de-
ceased had nearly reached his 26th
birthday, and because Of his business
push and enterprise. prosperous ca
reer was predicted for him by those in
timately associated with him He
was a bright. happy. genial, kind
hearted, obliging young man. and was
devoted to his home people His
friends we're numerous and the an.
nouncement of his demise has sAdden-
ed many hearts in many States OF the
Union.
Most impressive funeral service:
were held at Bale Air church. in Stat
ford county, Sunday afternoon at
O'Clock, Rev s. H Forrer, officiating
after which the remains were laid Il
rest in the family burying ground a
the Primmer homestead, besides hi
brother Charlie, who preceded hin
to the grave about ten months ago
The psll-bearers were Mesfs. G B
Wallace. Richard Moncure, PJfcs G. Ed
wards. W. T. Peyton. Charles Berrl
and Willie Deacon.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-02
NORTHU MBERLAND.
The County Fair Personalities.
Correspondence of The Free Lance.)
Village. Va, Sept. eth, 1899.

Village. Va, Sept. eth, 1899.
The county fair held at Hesthsyille,
began to-day. The many interest
ing features expected, bid fair to make
it an unusual success, and the crowd
to-day IS quite large.
Mr.. G. f. Eubank returned yesterday
from Hampton where he recently went
to accompany his two sons, Vincent
and Julian. who will attend Windsor
Academy this session.
James Garner is attending school at
the Farnham Male Academy.
Miss Olive Thomas. Of Berryville
who has ben visiting the Misses Gar
ner. has returned home.
Mr.. Giles L. Eubsnk, Jr. , who has
accepted position in Washington, left
for that city last Wednesday.
Mrs n. l.. Garland recently visited
in upper Richmond county.
Mrs. Lizzie Neale, Of Lancaster
comfy. and Miss Mary Neale. Of King
william, who have been visiting at
Mr.. Eubank's, left last week, Mrs.
Neale for her home in Lancaster, and
Miss Neale for Charlotte. n. O., where
she will teach during the present term.
Our community was rendered very
sad by the news OF the death OF Mrs.
Julia Enslow, Of Huntington. W. Va
on September the lst The deceased
was a sister Of Mr. n L. Garland, and
woman beloved by all who knew her
She had many relatives here who are
much grieved by her death. Xxx X
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-02
LOCAL MARKETS

Wheat, So to 70; corn, 40 to 4S, meal 30
to 100 per 100 pounds oats. 20 to 20;
fowls (live), 8 to e1R !; spring chickens,
8 to 0 cts per ID; lard, 2
to 8; eggs, IA to 10 cts, butter
* to 20; hams, 10 TO 1l19, Irish
notat, az. 40 to so; beef, 8 to 81 veal
I to AZ: Pork, to An; hides
foreen), 8 to hides dry. s to 10 hides
Green salted. z to 2.
Wool-Unwashed, 10 to 20 washed,
20 to %.
the Drain Market.
The grain markets closed yesterday
as follows:
Ohicago-Wheat, Sept. 743s; May
763&; Dec. "a Corn, Sept SS19
Sept. oats, 81
New York-5outheru wheat 10 81
n; Southern corn, 30 10 30
Baltimore Southern wheat, 20 so "a
Southern corn, Al TO Al =.
Richmond-Wheat, 80 30 "a To,
AlerandrIs-whess. sO so 20, O rn-
40 n Al