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The Portland daily press., 1899-09-22
Silver Question Declared a Thing Of
The Past.
Administrations Policy
Endorsed.
Speeches BY Senator Thurston
/ and others.

Omaha, Neb., September 2i.--The Re-
publican state convention today was one
of the most harmonious gatherings ever
held by the party in this state. N. b.
Reesslwas nominated for supreme justice
and e. G.. Hilton and William b. Ely
for regents of the Stats university on the
first ballot.
Judge Reese has served six years on the
supreme bench, rstiring six years ago TO
resume the practice Of his profession.
A platform was adopted, which hearth
ly endorses ths administration of Presi-
dent Mckinley and says:
while we deplore the insurrection in
the Philippine islands. yet we recognize
the duties and obligations imposed upon
our. nation by the victory Of our navy and
the matchless valor OF our arms, resulting
in the treaty Of Paris, which imposes
upon the President the duty Of main.
tanning tho authority Of the United States
over the territory acluirsd thereby, and
20 long rs there is one gun pointed at an
American soldier. 50 long as there is an
armed enemy assualting our flag. 60
long must patriotic and loyal Americans
uphold our President In sfrsoting pro-
lection, tranquility and peace to all who
recognize our lawful occupation. We
adhere unequivocaliy TO the gold stand.
ard and are unalterably opposed TO tn q
free coinage Of silver"
The platform opposes trusts and CON-
binations having for the purpose the
sitting OF competition and arbitrarily
controlling production or fixing prices
but declares that legitimate business in
terests fairly capitalized and honestly
managed should not be struck down by
legislation aimed at dishonesty organized
institutions. Il favors the creation. by
net of Congress OF bureau of supervision
and control Of corporations.
A liberal pension policy is recommend
ed AMI the loyalty Of the sound money
Democrats 10 commended.
Frank G. Reayis, chairman of the con
| vention. In an address, asserted that th,
issue OF free silver was dead and thai
trusts would not be the issue In the com
ing national campaign. He declared
from now until the polls closed in 100
the only question before the American
people was the one OF patriotism ant
national honor. He said that no enem,
Of the United States ever looked to tn
Republican party for comfort.
Senator Thurston and several Others
also made speeches but the ore which se
the delegates and spectators wild wa
that of Chaplain Maiiey of the Firs
Nebraska. His opening sentence startes
the pandemonium Of cheering. He salt
he never voted Republican ticket in hi
life but he intsnded to this fall vote b
uphold the hands of the Administered OF
In the Philippines.
The Portland daily press., 1899-09-22
THE PENNINGTON FAIR.

Pennington. September 2l.-The second
day Of the franklin County fair and
show was attended by large crowd, and
the exhibits were OF high order, this
being especially noteworthy in the exhib-
1t Of horses and colts. The trotting dur
ing the afternoon was cut short by rain
storm, and the unfinished events, and
also these not started. will occur tomor-
row. Seven horses started in the ssS
class, trot, the purse of which was $3.50
Nancy g. Kendall. Morison's Corner.
won one heat; AL Pointer, Bonnallie.
Lewiston, also took one. Best time.
2.26 Ia.
Only one heat was tFotted In the AIS
class before the rain. During the scoring
jay, driven by Mrs. Meadsr became un-
manageable and ran three times around
the track before he Gould be stopped.
Elder Boone. driven by Miss Leota XII
lott. won the heat. Time. 2-25.
The Portland daily press., 1899-09-22
THE BEST DEWEY TRIBUTE.
sCousfn George" and His Career-A
Dewey Doll for the Childrcn-"Whose
the Fatal Blowsn-A Thrilling
story.

Boston, Sept. 21.-The next Boston
Sunday Globe win be giant Dewey
number, with q is.page color supple
ment.
Besides q thorough history OF the great
admiral's career from boyhood to the
present day, handsomely and profusely
illustrated In beautiful coiors, and in
Guiding pictorial history of the great
battle of Manila, Ii win also contain q
fuil-page Dewey doll, showing the great
sea king In his brand new admiral's uni
forms, eight In number. This doll will
stand, and win be a unique treat for the
young folks. And every lover OF music
will be delighted with the stirring song
md chorus. 'The Hero of Manila Bay, I"
written and composed especially for the
great Dewey supplement- Of The Sunday
Globe.
Dooley's letter in last Sundays Globe
made big hit In next Sundays Clone
he win have another. It's masterpiece.
Also see next Sundays Globe for the
first instaiment of ''Whose the Fatal
Biow" g story Of absorbing mystery,
the central thread of which Is woman's
part In the greatest life insurance swindle
q the age.
The Portland daily press., 1899-09-22
BATE FELT 1T.
DRINK CAUSED A MURDER.

Taunton, Mass. September m.-John
Morton. IS years OF age. died suddenly at
the Bristol County fair this afternoon.
immediately after he had been struck In
the neck by q companion. James Mo
Ciuskey and James Collier have been
placed under arrest by the police. pending
the autopsy. The blow was the result,
of quarrel and, according TO witnesses,
1t was delivered by MoCiuskey.
McCluskey Is bar tender in one Of the
saloons here. Collier drives an express
wagon. John Morton lived ON Reed
street and leaves wife.
Both defendants win appear In court
tomorrow morning. So far as can be
learned the three men have, In the past
BEEN friends, and It is believed that what
evar happened at the fair grounds today
was the result Of their drinking.
The Portland daily press., 1899-09-22
BEAUTIFUL POSTAL CARDS.
illustrated Examples shown ut Venice
Art Exposition the Work of cele-
bratcd Artists Ina Italy

1t has been only few years since the
illustrated postal card became popular
.fad" but since that time 1t has never
lost ground or passed out OF favor. On
the contrary 1t has grown and advanced
with such strides as to have become ut
once a separate and important industry
and a recognized and permanent branch
of useful and decorative art.
Besides the greatn lumber of cards with
of interest, etc., one now finds reproduce
lions OF the worlds most famous pictures,
statues, and works OF art. portraits oil
its great men and women, artists and
writers, Princes and Kings We have
also the artistic" postcard, or tina,
which is decorated with drawings, paint
ings, or designs made especially for it by
ARTISTS. So great Is the interest taken In
these small picture cards that many are
found today signed by some of the fore
most painters and designers of the time.
There is no country where the postal
card has had more artistic development
than In Italy. partly on account of the
country which lends itself to Photographic
reproduction, partly to the great interes,
taken by the public in any phase on
brl nch of decorative and illustrative art
The Italian Government and the
municipality of Venice evidently hao
these facts in mind when they decided,
as an experiment, ito open the present
Exposition of Postal Cards in the old
Mint Building overlooking the Grand
Canal The moment was well ohcssn
also, and the exhibition In question may
be considered as an annex to the I'm.
portant International Exposition OF
Modern Art, which lie drawing large
crowds of visitors to the city On the
Adriatic this summer. Ths novel exhibit
was inaugurated August u In the pres
ence of large humber uf invited
guests. and occupies four or the great
halls. ON the upper floor of the famous
Zecca.
rhe number and variety of the cards
are simply bewildering. Some are shown
| In elegant frames hung on the walls,
some In oasee, others In albums, others
| in passe-partouts and on easeis. They
are divided into i've olassss--oards for
collection, original artistic reproductions,
and hand painted cards, mechanical re-
productions, photographs, etc., advertis-
1.-The room which calls for the greatest
attention Is perhaps that devoted to the
.soriginai artistic cards." or those decor
ated with the paintings, drawings, and
sketches of living painters, decorators.
draughtsmen, and carioaturists. both
Italian and foretaners. Among these
there ars many charming works Of art
in oils, tempera, watercolors, pen and
Ink, and even pencil Those most I'D
mired are tins eishs cards ~ the we'll
known Venetian paintsr Frsgiacomo,
The Portland daily press., 1899-09-22
NINTH MAINE REU MON.

Lewiston, September 2l.-The animal
reunion of the Ninth Mains regiment
took place at Knox Post, g. A. r.. hall,
today, over sixty members being pres
emit. A banquet was served at the hall
In the evening after which the veterans
told stories till a late hour. The follow
ing officers were elected: President. r.
c. Tarr, lewiston; vice president, Alden
Rogers, Bath: secretary, James K. Shep-
pard, Lawrence; corresponding secretary,
II. r. Hopkins, Augusta; treasurer. A.
ID. Russell, Augusta. The meeting will
be continued tomorrow.
The Portland daily press., 1899-09-22
A GAME OF CARDS.
1t became Altogether Too Lively On
Train From Montreal.

John Mshsr of Barre. VT, and John
Terrien OF Cumberland Mills were among
the passengers on last evenings train
over the Maine Central from Montreal.
To while away the time the two with
others became engaged In game of
cards. The players got little too in
terssted In their diversion and their en-
thusiasm reached climax when Terrien
hurled a quart bottle at the Vermont
man, striking him in the head. A cash
five inches long was cut and Maher bled
most profusely. The Portland police
were notified by telegraph and when the
train arrived here Terrien was arrested
and taken to the rolios station. He win
be arraigned in the morning. Maher got
OF at Cumberland Mills
The Portland daily press., 1899-09-22
GOLF AT POLAND SPRINGS.

Poland Springs. September a. Find
lay and Fem proved the superiofs OF
Harry and Horace Rawlins in the first
day of the Scottish four-some on the
Poland Springs links today the score
being up at the finish. AZ the noon
hour. however, the Rawlins brothers
stood one up, showing a remarkably
close game.
Immediately noon heavy showers set
in but abated enough to allow start and
the eighteen holes were played, many oil
them In heavy rain. The winners art
to receive prize of $50.
The Portland daily press., 1899-09-22
NATIONAL LEAGUE STANDING.
BRIEFLY TOLD.

Pig iron has advanced to $3.50 a ton.
the highest price In twsnty years
Marconi, the inventor of wireless tale
graphy. has arrived in New York.
During the recent typhoons the most
serious disaster was at Bssshein mines
In the Arayhe district. out of II. 800
people employed at the mines more than
600 were killed.
A movement has been started In Ten
nessee In favor Of nomination of Pension
Commissioner EvaRs for e-Pfesident
on the Republican ticket.
The Portland daily press., 1899-09-22
EASTERN MAINE INcREDULous.

Bangor. September s1.--It Is announced
here that Manager Maxlsld of the de-
funot Farmers Produce Company and
Exchange is the principal promoter of
the proposed scheme TO establish a huge
stock ranch in Washington county. The
scheme as set forth In the newspapers is
more alluring and more stupendous than
the Produce Company, though there was
nothing small about that venture. People
who were acquainted with Manager Max
fields Produce Exchange take very little
stock In the new measure.
The Portland daily press., 1899-09-22
COLBY OPENS WELL.

Wateryille, September al.-Colby col
lege opsned this morning, entering upon
Its 18th year. The first chapel was pre-
sided over by DR.. Nathaniel Butler, before
whom were about 325 students. The
entering class 10 expected to number So.
the largest aggregation in the instltu-
tion's history. The material found among
ing 20 the athletic interests of the college.
The Portland daily press., 1899-09-22
THE DURHAM FAIR.

Lewiston. September sl.--The Durham
fair, which was postponed from Wednes-
DAY, opened with small attendance and
good exhibits Of fruit and stock. Only
one heat of the three minute class was
trotted ON account of a heavy downpour
of rain. Belya Sorcersss was FIRST; Jack
Leo, second; Wisp, third. Time, e.4S
The Portland daily press., 1899-09-22
RAIN AT READvILLE.

Readville, Mass. September 2i.--Ar.
other postponement was neoessitated to-
day in the New England Trotting Horsa
Breeders meet. after two heats in che
ala class trot and one in the 2.10 pace
had been ran off on account Of rain. The
tallion produce stake for foais of 1887
amounting to $3.50, was also started and
was won in walkover by Baron Cour
age Gus.
The Portland daily press., 1899-09-22
Every sincerely yours.
'sGeorge Dewey"
ODD FELLOWS HALL DEDICATED.

Lewiston, Ssptsm Der s1.-Abou Ben
Adhem lodge Of Auburn. I. o. O. u.
dedicated their new hall this evening,
about 500 persons being present. Alhro
e. CHASE. grand master. Portland; s. P.
Felker. grand warden, Clinton; w. E.
Plummer, grand treasurer, Portland
Russell G. Dyer, assistant grand score.
tary, Portland; Charles u. Tohey. grand
marshal. Portland, were among the Wis.
itors.
The Portland daily press., 1899-09-22
TIE NORWAY FAIR.

Norway. September 2l.-The second
day Of the Oxford County fair dawned
with every prospect for bright weather,
and In the morning with an attendance
of 5000 the exhibits and games Of many
kinds furnished ample diversion for the
crowd. The afternoon, however. brought
with 1t heavy rain, and the races were
postponed until tomorrow
The Portland daily press., 1899-09-22
Faults of EARLY Training.

'Flossie Blufkins believes in reincar-
nation"
she Is too lazy to believe in much OF
anything"
Yes; she says she can't help il. She
used to be princess on the banks Of the
Nile. Chicago Record.
The Portland daily press., 1899-09-22
NATIONAL LEAGUE GAMES.

At Philadslph ia--Philadeiphia, A; Gin
cinnati, 8.
At Observation-Disclosures s.; Cleve-
land. 4. Second game. Baltimore. 4;
Cleveland, 1 lsevsn innings. darkness).
At Observation-Disclosures, a; Wash.
inRton, 8. Second game, Louisville. O.
Washington, 4 (e:ght innings, darkness),
Elsewhere. rain.
NATIONAL LEAGUE STANDING.
The Portland daily press., 1899-09-22
THE LADIES.

The pleasant effect and perfect safety
with which ladies may use Syrup OF Figs,
under all conditions. makes 1t their IA
vorite remedy. To get the trus and gen.
uins article look for the name OF thu
California Fig Syrup Co. printed near
he bottom OF she package. For sale BY
liza DRUGGISTS.
The Portland daily press., 1899-09-22
SHOE FACTORY TO CLOSE.

Biddeford, September al.-The firm of
S. Newoomb 81 Co., shoe manufacturers
of this city. are TO close their factory and
go out of bust ness. The present factory
has been occupied by the firm sinos 1862.
For the last i've years the firm has emf
ployed not more than fifty hands.
The Portland daily press., 1899-09-22
THE ODD FELLOWS CONVENTION

Detroit, Mich, September 2L-The
first clear bright weather OF the week was
furnished today for the occasion Of the
prize drills of the Patriarohs Militant
division of the Odd Fellows. The con-
tests were held ON the Detroit Athletic
clubs field and were witnessed by thous-
ands. The sovereign grand lodge today In
definitely postpon ed resolution permit
ting members of the five civilized Indian
tribes in Indian territory 30 become Odd
Fellows providing they had no faint Of
African blood. A resolution providing
that at the next season. of the sovereign
grand lodge representatives he paid only
actual travelling expenses instead of 10
The Portland daily press., 1899-09-22
An Extrnvagant wife.

Mrs. Talkmueh-That Mrs. Rev. Back
woods is a shamefully extravagant wom-
an. She spends every cent of her hus-
bands salary.
Mr.. Snrkasm-You don't say so. The
dreadful spcndthrift. And to think Rev.
Backwoods gets $500 a year too.-ohio
State Journal
The Portland daily press., 1899-09-22
JoUBERT LOOKING FOR WORST

Pretoria, September 2i--Gen. Joubert
the Boer commander -in-chief, Is quoted
as saying In an interview:
"The situation Is serious Probably
the heaviest lighting would occur on
the Natal border. The British are likely
to attempt to invade the Transysal by
way of the Vanrei manspass.
Urgent messages are reaching the Raad
from members who are demanding au-
thority for the Beers to mass at strategic
points.
The Portland daily press., 1899-09-22

Hicks-They say Milkton is a most de.
lightful husband. He anticipates his
wife's every wish. so Joplin tells me.
Wicks-Yes, that's SO, guess. When
she wants to ask him to do anything, he
just slips out of the way before she has
the ehance.-Boston Transcript.
The Portland daily press., 1899-09-22
Another Lie NnIIed

81 stand up for the people," declared
the political orator.
False" cried gamin in the rear.
"He wouldn't even stand up for a poor
old lady in de car this morning. New
York World.
The Portland daily press., 1899-09-22
nj. Foresight.

'There's a man who is always looking
ahead, and yet he doesn't seem to be get
ting rich any faster than some of the rest
of us"
z'sWho is hep
''The local weather prophet.
Times Herald.
The Portland daily press., 1899-09-22
As They DO I'm Frame.

"Alphonse, my friend, where do you go
SO fast wiz zee revolvaire in your hand
and zee wild glare In your eyer
All, Henri! My lawsuit Is going
against mel"
What would you do? Shoot your-r-
self?"
mo, no! Shoot zee ozzair mans law.
yer!'-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Portland daily press., 1899-09-22
Dfan't Have Time,

81 thought you were going to make an
attack on the Americansr'
They didn't give us a chance" replied
the Filipino chief.
what was the matter? Did they run
awayT
''No: they sent out a scouting party
and chased us away."-Chicago Post.
The Portland daily press., 1899-09-22
SOUTH LINCOLN SHAKEN.
a Pretty s,zsabls Earshau.Es Down
the Coast.

Dnmarisootta, September 81. Southern
Lincoln county was thoroughly shaken
up and pretty well scared Thursday morn
ing by mighty earthquake. tas most
determined shook that ever visited this
section. The first shock came at six
thirty In the morning. People who were
stiii in bed were awakened by the Earring
OF the buildings. The dishes ratified on
the pantry shelves In many households
and alarm spread generally through the
towns that were visited. Those who were
out Of doors at the time fslt the earth
trembie and could hear rumbling that
came up from the south and went boom
ing away to the north. In Bristol the
effect OF the earthquake was startling.
In many houses pans and pots were shak-
en- from the stoves and fell Gathering to
the floors. Nobleboro, Bremen and In
fact all the towns within q radius OF
twenty miles Of this place report heavy
seismic disturbances. About two hour
later another shock went shiverins
through the locality traversed by the first
but IL was lighter.
BATH FELT 1T.
Bath, September ai.-The earthq Jake
shock which WAS felt throughout shil
section of Maine today lasted only bris
time here and was not heavy. At Barter
island however, the houses shook and tn
shock appeared to be q severe one.
The Portland daily press., 1899-09-22
FIRST DISTRICT POLITICS.
Lebanon .na LimsTisk Hold Thsi,
cadcusss.

The Limerick Republicans hsld their
caucus yesterday and selected delegates
favorable to Hon. Amos l. Allen. The
result Of the Lebanon caucus was unfav-
orable to Mr.. Allen.
The Republicans Of Baldwin win hold
their caucus next Tuesday night.
The recently organised Republican
town committee OF Yarmouth have called
the district caucus for next Monday
night.
The Portland daily press., 1899-09-22
LETTER FROM DEWEY.
He Endorses the Preparations For
His Reception.

New York, September 2l.-The follow
ing letie' has been received from Admi.
raj Dewey:
"Dear General Butterfield-I have just
received a copy of your letter to my
brother. August o. setting forth the ar
rangements made by the committee for
receiving the members Of my family and
sending them aboard the Olympia. These
arrangements are entirely satisfactory
to me, and assure you will be 80 to
my family.
"With renewed thanks tor your thought
fulness,
Every sincerely yours.
"George Dewey"
The following letter from Adjutant
General Corbin has been received by
Major General Wesley Merritt, command.
ing the department OF the East, WHOSE
headquarters are at Governors Island;
"Siy-1hs Secretary of War instructt
me to say that he desires you. on his
behalf. to meet Admiral Dewey on HIS
arrival in New York and extend to him
a special welcome in behalf OF the army
of the United States and congratula.
lions on his distinguished services and
sare return"
The Portland daily press., 1899-09-22
LIMERIcK CAuCUs.

Limerick. September 2i.-At the Re-
publican caucus the following delegates
were chosen to attend the district convsn-
ton; Hon. @. II. Adams, Hon. u. N.
Higgins and Charles g. Moulton. They
are all for Allen.
THE LEBANON CAUCUS.
Lebanon, September s1.-The caucus
here last night WINS close and exciting.
the anri-Ailsn forces winning by vots
of % TO ~. The delegates are pledged to
Bradbury for first choice and Burbank
for second. The delegates are: g. r..
Tsts.1. b. Boston, James s. Wentworth.
MR.. ROBERTS INTERVIEWED.
The Biddeford Journal quotes Candi-
date Roberts as follows:
s'I am not making any boasts about my
own chances" said Mr.. Roberts. "bui
an willing to go on record as predict
ing that Parson Mckinney win not be
the nominee of the convention. say
this. mind you. without any reference q
my own candidacy, but you can be surs
that the Democrats OF this district vii
not nominate gold man or one Of pro-
nounoed anti-Bryan principles like NO
Kinney.
The Delta independent., 1899-11-03
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