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The Portland daily press., 1899-09-18
OBITUARY.

MRS. JOSIAH p. wEsUoTT. JR.
] Mrs. Josiah p. wescott, Jr, died
Monday last In Sc. Johnsbury. Vt. and
was buried there on Thursday last. MIR.
wescott is well known in this city. being
travelling salesmsn for Bolster, Snow g.
The Portland daily press., 1899-09-18
HARMoN's BULB CATALOGUE.

H. I. Harmon s. Co. s bulb catalogue
is model of fine work, the engravings
being especially fine. Bulbs of all kinds
are Ii sted and described and the book Is
valuable for reference. A copy may be
obtained by applying to Messrs. Harmon
& Co.
The Portland daily press., 1899-09-18
ARTHUR q. MCPHERSON.

Mr.. Arthur g Nickerson. stevedore on
the Thomson line of steamers, who was
injured quite seriously by falling from a
staging while at work at the steamer
about two months ago, died at his home
on Anderson street about midnight Satur-
day. His age was 62 years. Mr.. Nicker-
son was formerly foreman on the Allan
line, n position which he occupied for
over twelve years, but the past year he
was with the Thomson line. He served
in the navy during the war OF the re-
bellion and has followed the sea since he
was nine years Of age. He leaves n wife
and three children, Mrs. Frank Downs,
Mrs. Harry Stevens Of Woodfords and
William @. Nickerson.
The Portland daily press., 1899-09-18

Mr.. Bryan finds the trust evil, only
evil, and that continually, at least until
the national Democratic convention hns
met and got In resolution against them.
The Portland daily press., 1899-09-18

Patrons OF the PRESS who are leaving town
temporarily may have the addresses Of their
papers changed as often as they may desire by
notifying the office
The Portland daily press., 1899-09-18

Subscribers whose papers are not delivered
promptly are requested to notify the Office Of
the DAILY PRESS. No. % Exchange street,
Portland Me.
The Portland daily press., 1899-09-18
WEDDING RINGS.

One hundred Of them to select from. An
Styles all weights. all prices In 10. Il and Is
KI Gold. Largest and best stock ot rings
In the city. A thousand of thom MCKINNEY.
the Jeweler. Monument Square iune7dn
The Portland daily press., 1899-09-18
SPOT CASH.-.OLD GOLD.

We give you the highest price for Old Gold as
We use 1t for making rings MCKINNEY the
Jeweler. Monument Square oct27df \
The Portland daily press., 1899-09-18
INSPECTION WATCHES.

"a jewel adjusted Pat. regulator nickel Elgin
~ jewel adjusted is the hest Railroad Watch.
These watches will pass tie Inspection. Nc
AEhNEf, the Jsweler. Monument Square.
The Portland daily press., 1899-09-18
MISS NELLIE A. HAYES.

Miss Nellie A. Hayes. eldest daughter
of Mir. Matthew and Mary Hayes, died
early Saturday morning at her residences,
10 Madison street. Miss Hayes had beel
ailing only a few weeks and her prems-
ture death brings sorrow to many hearts
The deceased was well known in this city
and wac greatly beloved and esteemed by
"A wide circle of friends. She was a
young lady of many accomplishments
whcss demise is deeply regretted. Her
funeral will take place from the Cathe-
dral Of the immaculate Conception Mon
day morning at 9 o'clock.
The Portland daily press., 1899-09-18
CAPT. J. JONES.

Capt. "Jerry' Jones, a retired ship
mrster of Brooksville, Me-. died there
Friday. He was born in 1928, and fol-
lowed the sea from early boyhood. being
master of ship for nearly 40 years. He
the express wagon. The hoIss was stop
ped before much damage was done.
retired 10 years ago, settling down In
Brooksville.
When in command Of the bark Lucy
Frances, Capt. Jones brought the statue
of Daniel Webster, which now stands in
front of the state House. Boston. from
Italy to Boston.
Between 1866 and 1872, he built five
vessels at Brooksville. He was ship
wrecked once. He was a member OF the
local board of health for a number of
year. and was a member OF the lsgisia-
ture in 1891 and 1889. In politics he was
"a Republican. He was member Of the
Congregational church and of Hancock
lodge of Masons of Csstine. He leaves
D widow and five sons
The Portland daily press., 1899-09-18
TERMS,

DAILY PRESS
BY the year. 50 In advance or 81 at the end Of
the year.
BY the month. 80 cents.
The DAILY PRESS Is delivered at these rates
every morning to subscribers In all parts OF
Portland. and IN westbrook and South Port
land.
MAINE STATE PRESS CweekiD--
BY the year, 81 IN advance. or sl.2F at the
end OF the year.
For six mon.hs, so eentsi for three months,
20 cents.
The Portland daily press., 1899-09-18
MURDER, WHATS THAT?

One Of MeKenney's Alarm Clocks. CSC to
$500. Warranted to wake the dead. Mora
clock than all the other dealers combined
MCKINNEY. the Jeweler. Monument Square
sep2Sdt
The Portland daily press., 1899-09-18
INCONSISTENCIES.

w e have large assortment of Diamond
W Rings. Pms, Ear Rings and Scarf Pins,
all good quality and perfect. This Is very
easy way to buy Diamond as we make the
payments so by that you win not miss tho
money MCKINNEY. The Jeweler, Menu-
ment square. feb9dtf
The Portland daily press., 1899-09-18
REV. JAMES rHuRsToN.

Rev. James Ihurston of Dover, N. H.,
one OF the best known clergymen of the
Methodist Episcopal denomination In
New hampshire, died Friday afternoon.
He was born at Buxton, Me-, March 10,
1916. His parents removed to Danville,
now Auburn, Me-, when he WINS a boy.
He was educated In the oommo schools
and at the Maine Wesleyan seminary,
Readfleld. His career as a Clergyman
began In his native state In 1888. In 1S4S
he WAS transferred to the New Hamp.
shire conference by Bishop Hedding His
first appointment WAS at Portsmouth In
ls4s. He served as pastor Of many Of the
principal churches In the conference.
In 1869 he was appointed pastor of ire
Methodist church In Dover. Two year;
later he was obliged to leave the pulpit
on account of nervous prostrstion.
Mr.. Thurston was the only min lister to
have the distinction of being twice chosen
chaplain of the New Hampshire legisls-
ture He was the Oldest Mason in that
part of New Hampshire, having Joined
the order in 1874. He had married more
couples than any other clergyman In New
Hampshire. The funeral will be held
next Tuesday.
The Portland daily press., 1899-09-18
Portland, SaeO and Portsmouth Rail
road COMPANY.

A SPECIAL meeting Of the Stockholders OF
N the Portland, Sae0-and Portsmouth Rall-
the Company's hall on Monday. Sept 25 1899,
at II O'Clock a. m, for the following purpose;
/. To see If the Stockholders VIII approve
a sale by this Company of its road, franchises
and property TO the Boston and Maine Railroad,
upon the terms and conditions agreed to by
the Directors of the respective corporations.
BY order of the Directors,
r. X. BARRETT, Clerk.
Portland, Me-, Sept. II, 1899. sepi3dtd
The Portland daily press., 1899-09-18
WILLIAM P. sHATTUCK. :

William P.Shattuck, formerly of North
Deering, died at Key West on Saturday
from yellow fever. He was son of j.
p. Shattack of North Deering and at the
time of his death was IS years aud s
months Of age. Mr. Shattuck left Port
land some fifteen years ago and went to
Florida where he became engaged in the
dredging business He was n man of
great ability and tillsd very important
position. He was a man of scholarly at
tainments, genial disposition and was
universally respected and beloved. His
father and mother who reside in North
Deering aud wife ana four children.
who live in Key West. survive him.
Owing to the quarantine regulations the
body viii not be brought North for
burial
The Portland daily press., 1899-09-18
RETURN THAT COAT !!

The person who took overcoat containing
owners name and address plainly printed on
card inside one of the pockets from the smok-
ing car Grand Trunk train. leaving Portland
Monday a. M, Sept. 18th, will avoid trouble by
returning same AT ONCE. lie was seen and
can be Identified Send to I2s Winter street.
Portland, Me. septi6dst
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1899-07-28
PAYING FOR THE WAR
WHAT UTAH. MONTANA AND
IDAHO CONTRIBUTE.
Total Collections for the Fiscal Year End
ing June 80, We're 1871 ,097 AS Com
pan ed With $50 7,0S1 for the
Preceding Year.

Helena. Mont, July 23.-Collections
Of internal revenue for the fiscal year
ending June 30th last, in the district
comprising Montana, Utah and Idaho,
according to figures compiled by Col :
lector Webster were S6s1. 097, with
the addition of $4,000, which is the
estimated amount sent out of the dis
trict for the imprinting of document
airy stamps upon drafts and checks,
making total of S731 ,o97 as compared
with S257, 0s1 for the preceding year.
1t is estimated that of that Mount
S409, 494 were due to The war tax, leav-
ing the tax estimated upon the basis of
the revenue law preceding the war
measure $271, SOB, which allows for an
Increase of $14,252 in the ordinary
channels of business.
The greatest collection from any one
source came from beer, which contrib
uted S3os, sos this year. Upon the ba-
sis of the tax prior to the war the col
lections would have been S164, 100
S139, 538 that the brewers con-
tributed to the war expenses. Of the
cigar receipts of $50, 4s6 the war tax is
responsible for So
Documentary stamps realized S261,-
SIS and proprietary stamps were sold
to the amount of $13,05s. Banks con-
'rlbuted 5000 The tobacco tax due
20 the war was $664 Montana CON
,ributed IS per cent of the collections
IT the district, Utah approximately 81
yer cent and Idaho IA per cent.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1899-07-28
HEBER }. GRANT ACCUSED
Charged With Having Committed Adultery
With His Plural WIFE

Charged With Having Committed Adultery
With His Plural wife.
Salt Lake City, Utah, July 25.-The
Tribune this morning has the follow
ing;
"Heber j. Grant has been charged
with the commission Of adultery. The
complaint was yesterday sworn to by
c. M. Owen, the complainant in the
Angus Cannon case, and forwarded to
County Attorney Putnam. 1t is ex-
pected that Mr.. Putnam will direct
the issuance of the warrant today.
THE law makes the charge OF adul-
terry more serious than that Of unlaw-
full Capitalization, the one under which
Angus M. Cannon was prosecuted. The
offense of adultery is felony, punish
able by Imprisonment in the state
prison for term not exceeding three
years.
THE complaint against Grant sets
forth that the complainant is informed
and verify believes that Heber j.
Grant, an apostle of the Church of
jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints,
whose legal wife is Augusta W. Grant,
S living in open and notorious adul-
.ery with one Emily Wells. otherwise
Grant, and of whose Legitimate child
ne Is the acknowledged father, con-
Irary to the peace and dignity of the
state OF Utah, and in defiance of the
avs in this case made and provided"
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1899-07-28

London, July 26.-Mr Michael Davitt
has asked the government H. in view
OF the fact that the conduct OF Mrs.
Maybrick In prison had been uniformly
good, the home office would not recon-
mend royal clemency in her case. Sir
Matthew White Ridley, the home sec
rotary, said that he was unable to hold
out hopes Of exceptional clemency In
the case OF Mrs Maybrick. The home
secretary added that he was not aware
of the existence of any reason for royal
clenency.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1899-07-28
MORE TALK OF PEACE.
Belief That War In tho Philippines 10
Nearing nm End.

pouSi mat war In tho PhiItDDlnes II
| Nearing Nm End.
Kansas City, Mo-, July 25.-A special
to the Times from Independence, Kan,
says: Under the date of May l, Emil
e. Etzold, company G, Twentieth Kan
sas, writes from Manila to his sister in
this city. Among other statements, he
said:
They say that our regiment will DO
relieved in few days, but think we
are in for it until it is finished. l think
1T won't be long now until this war is
over, and that the volunteers will 20
home. There were two of Aguinaldo's
officers here yesterday to negotiate for
peace terms, and nobody knows yet
what they did about it. They are
pretty anxious to have the war stop,
and our government has offered $40,
Mexican money, for every man who
Will come in and give up his gun"
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1899-07-28
ROBERT C. INGERsoLL DEAD.
The Great Agnostic succumbs to an Alta OK
of Heart Disease.

OF Heart Disease.
New York, July 23.-Colonel Rober
G. Ingers died at his home, Walston
on-Hudson, near Dobb's Ferry, Friday
His death was sudden and unexpected
and resulted from the heart disease
from which he had suffered since 1896
Mrs. Ingersoll was the only person
in the room with him when he died.
Death came to him as he had rece o tlv
expressed desire it should He Of
ten, in olden times, said he wished to
die slowly, with a. full consciousness,
30 he might tell those about him how
it felt. Recently he expressed a
change and desired to die painlessly
and without warning.
Robert Green Ingersoll was born in
Dresden, Yeats county, August IL, 1888.
He went west when 10 years old; was
short time in an academy in Ten
nessee, also taught school in that
state. He began the practice of law in
Southern Illinois in 1854; was defeat
ed in 1860 as Democratic candidate for
congress; became colonel of the Elev.
enth Illinois cavalry in 1862; was at
torney general for Illinois in 1865; re.
fused post of minister to Germany in
1877.
Colonel Ingersoll's notoriety and
fame has been acquired through his
public lectures denying the existence
of God and criticising the Bible and
the Christian religion.
Colonel Ingersoll first attracted DO
litical notice by his brilliant eulopv of
James G. Blaine in the Republican ma
tional convention at Cincinnati in
1876. In his speech nominating Mr..
Blaine for the presidency, Mr.. Inger-
soil referred to his favorite as the
'plumed knight, a name that attached
tself to Mr.. Blaine and remained with
'im during his remaining years.
Colonel Ingersoll practiced law at
'eoria, Ill, for many years, but after
Yards settled in New York.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1899-07-28
DYNAMITE DISASTER.


ihhocont Passengers.
Cleveland, o., July 25.-A Euclid
avenue car, loaded with passengers.
was wrecked by an explosion Of nitro
glycerine or gnn cotton, shortly before
il o'clock Sunday night, and five pas
sengers were severely injured, one wo-
man being SO badly hurt that she NAV
die
The exlA5sion tore out the front end
OF the car, smashed all the windows
and destroyed the brake. After con-
siderable difficulty the car was stopped
and call for ambulances was sent out
The motorman was dazed but the con-
ductor escaped injury.
The force of the explosion was SO
great that it shook all the houses in
the neighborhood and was heard for a
distance of two or three miles, There
is no clue to the identity of the person
who placed the explosive on the track.
Persons living in the neighborhood
say they saw man in buggy stop at
the corner of Kensington street, where
the explosion occurred, and go out by
the railway track. He remained there
FOR short time and then drove rapidly
awav
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1899-07-28
TROUBLE WITH PRIESTS.

Stirring up Bitter Feeling Among the
Inhabitants Of Luxon.
Msnila, July 25.-A Filipino priest
named Gregorio Agripay, with the in
surgents, is trying to lead = movement
for the independence of the church in
the Philippines from the Spanish
priesthood He has issued proclama-
ton declaring himself vicar general of
all the Filipino priests in the districts
outside of American control on the
island OF Luzon, and is melting the
priests to disobey the regulations Of
the church and brotherhoods. The
arch bishop of the district has issued
bull communicating Agripay and the
action has increased the feeling be-
tween the Filipinos and the church.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1899-07-28
COURTS IN PHILIPPINES.
Tho American System of Practice Has
Been Introduced.

been introduced.
Manila, July 22-An order has been
issued regulating practice before the
courts and substituting the American
for the Spanish system in important
respects. 1t abolishes procurators, who
correspondent somewhat to solicitors in
the English courts, all the duties here
.tofore performed by procurators de-
volving upon attorneys. Members of
the bar must be resident is of the island.
Citizens of foreign governments are
ineligible to practice at the bar. Mem
bers of the American bar are eligible.
The order gives the courts sole power
to determine the qualifications of at
torneys, which heretofore has been
a function of the bar association, and
the church schools have controlled adj
mission to the bar. The changes out
lined have been made in accordance
with the wishes of the Filipinos
and disappoint the Spaniards, who
petitioned to be admitted to the bar
without renouncing allegiance to
Spain.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1899-07-28
sHEEPMEN WIN A VICTORY.
Will be Allowed to Craze Their Fiocks ON
the Uintah Reserve.

Washington, July 22.--Land Com
missioner Hermann has instructed the
forestry superintendent at Denver to
telegraph to allow sheep herding on
the Uintah forest reserve during two
months in the year.
The rintendent is directed to,
prepare descriptions by metes and
bounds of certain open areas in the re-
serve on which he will allow certain
number of sheep, to be fixed by him
self, to Craze during two months, also
to be fixed by himself. AS the number
of sheep that will be allowed on the
Der the sheepmen will want to put
there, he is directed to notify the own
ers of the regulations and to request
them to pro-rate the total number al
lowed among themselves.
Only the Utah sheep are to be al
lowed on the reserve, as it is the pol
icy of the department to confine the
grazing privilege to sheep owned
within the state in which the reserve
is situated. The superintendent is re-
quired to caution the herders to exert
special watchfulness to prevent sheep
from encroaching on the forest area.
Any violation of conduct on the part
of the herders as to time, number and
place of herding will at once terminate
the permission as to all sheep grazing
on the reserve and the forestry officials
are directed to exclude all sheep if any
OF the regulations are violated The
success or failure of this years graz
ing will determine the future action
Of the department.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1899-07-28
Automobile. for Man serv;..

Washington, July 22--Post. office de-
partment officials expect to ask for an
appropriation from the next session of
congress for the employ ment of auto
mobiles in collecting the mails at all
hrst-class postoffices. The purpose is
to ask permission to use the appropri-
alton OF $410, 900 for horse hire allow
ance. The automobile has been en-
ployed in collecting mail at Buffalo
and the officials highly recommend its
extensive use.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1899-07-28
SURPRISED AMERICANS.
Rebels of Bobong, Island of Pana, Attack
Small Force of Sixth Infantry

Manila, July 22.-News has been re-
ceived here from General Smith at
Iloilo, Island of Pana, of severe fight
on Wednesday at Bobong between
Captain Byrne of the Sixth infantry,
with seventy men, and force of $50
!'Babylones, who surprised the Ameri-
can troops. One hundred and fifteen
OF the enemy were killed by actual
count, many were wounded and one.
was taken prisoner. The American
loss was one man killed and one
wounded.
The fighting was mostly at close
quarters with bayonets and dubbed
guns. considerable stock of sup
plies and arms has been captured by
Captain Byrne, who is in command of
the battalion operating at La Carlota,
in the district of Negroes
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1899-07-28
scAEPED THEIR VICTIMS.



| cambridge, Ga, July 25. Three ne
groes were lynched Sunday night near
Saffold, Ga, and the mob is hunting
for five more who are believed to have
been members Of gang that robbed
). Il. Ogiltree, agent of the Plant sys-
tenn at Saffold, Saturday night, after
ward binding him and assaulting his
wife in his presence.
Since the crime was committed hunt
ing parties have been out in search of
the guilty negroes. One of the negroes
appeared at an old darkey's hut near
brinsen- Ca, and asked to be harbored
The old man went to Brinson and in
formed the authorities of his presence.
A posse returned with him and cap
tured the negro, who gave his name as
Louis Sammin.
The man was taken to Saffold where
he was identified by Mr.. and Mrs. Ogil-
Tree as one OF their assailants. He said
there were eight negroes in his gang
and that they came from Augusta He
SAID two of the gang were not far
away.
One portion of the mob went in pur-
suit OF these two while the other
hanged Shammin and riddled his body
with bullets. The other two were
'vertaken, shot and scalped party
bringing their scalps to Stafford last
evening.
"A hundred men with bloodhounds
ire after the remaining five members
u the gang, and if caught they will be
ynched.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1899-07-28
TWICE ACQUITTED.

The Murderer of President Idarte Bord.
WIN Not be- Punished
New York, July a5.-A dispatch to
the Herald from Montevideo says: A
jury has for the second time acquitted
Avolina Arredondo, the murderer of
President Idarte Borda, Among the
arguments brought forward in the
prisoners behalf was one that it was
not proved that the presidents death
was caused directly by the shot, A. NO
autopsy had been held on the body.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1899-07-28
TERRIBLE TRAGEDY.

Long Standing Feud Results In Murder
and Suicide.
Kanab, Utah, July 26.-A terrible
double tragedy was enacted on tho Up
per Kanab Sunday in which Daniel
Seegmiller, a we'll known citizen Of
southern Utah, and brother OF Presi-
dent w. II. Seegmiller of SEWER stake,
was shot and killed by William II.
Rouudy, who then turned the weapon
upon himself and committed suicide.
Particulars of the crime are difficult to
obtain but is believed to have been
caused by an old feud and recent
trouble over water right.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1899-07-28
YELLOW FEVER IN CUBA.


Washington, July 23.-The surgeon
general of the army has received a
cablegram from Surgeon Peck at Man
zanillo announcing the death of Hos
pital Stewart Gruness of yellow fever.
1t is said in the medical bereau that
the fever situation 10 Cuba is not at all
alarming. Both the sick and death
lists are much lower than among the
troops under Spanish occupation.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1899-07-28
MElkLEJoHN IN CHARGE.
VIII Control War once Until Mr.. Root
Qualities on August L.

Washington, July 26.--Secretary AL
ger returned to Washington Monday
and was in his Office early. Soon after
his arrival Assistant Secretary Meikle-
john joined him, and they had con-
sulation regarding matters in the de-
partment and the turning over of the
department to General Alger's success
or Assistant Secretary Meiklejohn
will be in charge until Mr.. Elihu Root
qualities on August /. Secretary Alger
expects to be absent in the interval.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1899-07-28
JAPs AND CHINESE FIGHT.


Fairhaven, Wash, July 23.-War
broke out Friday night between fifty
Japanese on the one side and $50 Chi
nese on the other. The fight ragged in
termittently all night and day, rocks,
iron bars and knives being the weap-
ons used. The total list of casualties
Is ten Cinnamon and one Japanese
wounded. The fight was the result of
. drunken debauch.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1899-07-28
DlED AT ONE HUNDRED AND SIX

Oldest Woman Probably In the Country
PAssrs.Away.
Bristol, Pa, July ee.-Lacking but =
few days of 100 years, Mrs. Catherine
Dillon, the Oldest woman in Bucks
county, is dead here She was born in
Ireland, July 81, 1893, and came to
this country early in life. There are
living four OF her children, ten grand
children aud fifteen great grandchild-
rem. Grief over the recent death Of
daughter is supposed to have FASTENED
her end