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The Portland daily press., 1899-09-28
RAILWAY MATTERS.

REPORTS OF BUSINESS FOR YEAR.
The Washington county railroad has
flled its report with the railroad commits
sioners. The gross earnings from opera
lions from the opening, October 8. 1898,
to June 80, 1889. were s7S. 7S0.67, while
the operating expenses were ISL, 64s.s5,
making deficit of $791s.1s, while with
their taxes the total deficit was $s52a 9S.
This was due largely TO the work on the
road done during the year. The next
year, 1t is thought, will make a much
better showing even than this year, as
industries are springing up on all sides
along the line.
The passenger revenue was S42, 9SI. "a,
making the total passenger earnings
$47. 7s2.15. The total freight earnings
were S25. 1928. SO.
In the operating expenses 1t is found
that for maintenance of ways and struc-
lures s23, 7S4. so Is charged; to msinte-
nance of equipment. s9204.70; to conduct
ing transportation, $50. 7s2.7l; to general
expenses, ts936.94.
They carried 56.OS2 passengers and
oAiooA toHo VI ArciButs 4ho phSsouSef
trains run 64.162 miles and the freight
trains "a, 736 miles. It Is found In the
traffic that lumber was the article that
furnished the most trade.
The amount to he taken from the re.
oeipt and expenditures of the Washington
county line alone, free Of the st. Croix g.
Penobscot line, can be ascertained by
giving the figures of the former year on
the latter line. They did, in that year
q business amounting to $25, 643. 9S in
receipts and Sl5, $40. 81 In expenditures
Consequently about one-half Of the above
sums deducted from the receipts and ex-
penditures given will leave the Washing
ton county figures alone.
Skowhegan s. NCrridgewock Electric
railroad: Gross income. S4055.0 8; expen.
ditures from operation. s4665. so. The
Interest on the funded debt taxes and
deficit made total deficit of s37l6. 80 for
the year, and with the former deficit OF
s57ss 80, a to tai deficit of s750OO6. The
railroad showed a falling of in receipts
over 1898 of nearly $1,000, and in expendi.
lures OF about $500.
Benton s. Fairfield Railway Co. !:
Gross income, sI77s. ~; operating ex-
penses, $l6S2. SIS. The interest on unfund
ed debt was $3.50 &c, making deficit Of
$S65.69 for the few months the road has
beer in operation. This company began
operations. Dec. s, 1898. and carried
Is. 6l0 passengers. The road Is z. Al miles
long.
The Portland daily press., 1899-09-28
TO CLEAN LACE.

When lace is soiled. even the very
finest, such as honiton ana point, you
can clean it by being careful In this way
sew the lace upon strips OF muslin and
roll 1t tight around a smooth glass bottle
aud fasten securely. Make suds by add
Ing a teaspoonful OF Gold Dust Washing
Powder. and put the bottle In this to
soak for several hours. II the water looks
soiled, make fresh suds, and repeat this
process. patting the lace frequently bs.
tween the fingers and rinse In several
waters; then dry the lace on the bottle
with soft towel
The Portland daily press., 1899-09-28
srIscELLASEous.


Wonderfully said the parson.
And now, dear, before take off
my hat am going 10 preach you
sermon. So summon your powers of
endurance, and listen as you would be
listened to.
Proceed. said the parson meekiy.
My text, said his wife, her eyes
twinkling, is found In Exodus. IF
teenth chapter, seventeenth verse;
And they came to Elm where we're
twelve wells of water and threescore
and ten palm trees; and they en-
camped there by the waters" They
were on a journey, and life is a Jour.
ney, dear. 1t was toilsome Journey.
for they were weary and a-thirst. and
there stretched before them nothing
but dust and the barren plain.--like
we who are sick, dear, and see moth
ing to give us hope this side of the
grave. II is so like us-like YOU.
We are Flooding thus, with but little
to support our fainting spirits, and yet
Elm is not far away. | found il,
dear, and bring II to you. That Is
my secret. My friend told me of To-
ham Hoff's Malt Extract. tried it
with misgivings; but. 10, it was the
wells OF water and the palm trees, and
It gave me rest and comfort. You
know how weak | was when | went
away; how nothing | ate seemed TO
agree with me; how | lay awake
nights and entertained the most dis
NAL thoughts.
Yes, l know" said the parson,
g for IL is so with me ("
It all disappeared as If by maggie
said his wife; " 1t was like coming
out of the desert into the shade of the
palms. 1t will do as much for you 1
The Portland daily press., 1899-09-28

knew that her husband-poor over
worked man--stood sadly in need of
something with which to brace up his
over-taxed nerves. Altogether, the
occasion was rather sad one.
have a great notion not to go,
dear" she said at the last moment,
looking into Mr.. Wordley's tired eyes.
And Mr.. Worldly had said Mon
sensel" and pushed her away from
him. firmly but gently.
You must go, my dear" he said.
shall do very well with an occa-
sional trip down to the river, and it
will do me more good to have you
come back to me strong and we'll
than to have all the vacations in the
list
So she had gone, and the parson had
Btriven in faint, half-hearted way to
keep up with his work through the
long, lonely summer days. And in
August his reward had come. He
was sitting one morning in his study,
supporting his aching head on his
hand, and trying to array his thoughts
upon paper, when the door opened
and his wife burst In upon him.
why. my dear" he exclaimed,
rising; back so soon7'
Yes dear; / could stay no longer
away from you. Look at me; do you
think 1t was necessary
You do Seem to be-er-im-
proved. : admitted the parson. "In
fact i don't know when | have seen
you looking so we'll. That must be
marvellous place where you have
been"
20, dear no." laughed his wife; lit
is no more marvellous than this But
after | had been there a few days
The Portland daily press., 1899-09-28
MORRILLS.

Mr.. Ray n. Davies and family Of Bos-
ton, Mass. are the guests of Rev. and
Mrs. 4. NJ. Davies. at their home. Pleas
ant street. Desring Center.
An important mesting Of Lebanon com
mandery. knights OF Malta. was held last
evening at Red Mems hall. Arrange.
ments were perfected to attend the con-
vocation of Beacon cnmmandery this eve
ming. A reception IL to be rendered by
Beacon commandery. to E. W. Samuel,
Supreme commander Of the continent of
America.
Mrs. y. Il. Miller and daughter and
Miss lisa Leighton, Forest avenue, are
enjoying a brief visit at the home of Miss
Sarah Brightman, Bridgewatsr. Mass.
Mrs. George w. Leighton aud Mrs.
Thso. Moses are 70 give trolley ride this
efternoon for the benefit of the fair CON-
mittes of All Souls Universslist church.
The car is to lsave Riverton at two
O'Clock and will carry the party over the
line Of the Portland Railroad COMPANY.
Rev. II. s. Whitman and wife Stevens
avenue, have returned from a brief visit
In Strickland.
Miss Emery of Buxton is the guest of
her brother, DR.. II. S. Emery, at his
home, corner Stevens and Forest avenues.
All OF the cars on the Deering division
are having a new sand arrangement put
on. 1t consists of a hand lever which is
pulled back. and allows the flow OF a
steady stream Of sand.
NORTH DEERING
The Congregational Society of North
ID eering have appointed the following
building COMMITTEES: George W. Little.
field, h. Il. Loyejoy. Charles jackson, l..
j. Smith and j, A. Smith
The Portland daily press., 1899-09-28
PORTLAND ELEoTRIC COMPANY.

PORTLAND ELECTRIC COMPANY.
4hs Portland Electric Light company
expect to have 100 men at work ON their
lines within one week. Experience line
men are wanted. DR.. Louis Bell, con-
sulting engineer of the company, is here
and will devots his entire time to the
work Of installing the lines and the
equipment of q steam power auxiliary
plant of sufficient capacity to take care
horse power surplus for commercial light
ing and power. The boiler 8, engine ard
generator, have all been secured and
viii be in complete operation within 80
days.
The Portland daily press., 1899-09-28

on the lard formerly owned By Cap
Lswis The extension joins Norwood
strsst at its Intersection with South
street.
Rocky Hin Lodge. No. 81, K. Of p. win
confer the first rank on several candidates
tonight. The second rank will be con-
ferred on the evening Of Oct 9th. A sup
per and entertainment will also be held
on the lasa rrmed date.
The regular monthly meetings Of the
hose and hook and ladder companies are
TO be held next Monday evening at the
respective headquarters.
The Portland daily press., 1899-09-28

am sure. 1t is veritable Elm for
the weak and debilitated, whether
from overwork or other causes. 1t
builds while it invigorates. 1t is"
She threw herself into her hus-
bands arms, and the sermon was
ended.
You may think. dear" she said,
after time, "that am over-enthusi-
astic, but feel so grateful and happy
that must express myself, even at
the cost of sounding like an advertise
ment. l shall not rest until you have
given 1t a trial for yourself. You are
all played out, poor boyP
Nonsense!" said the parson.
But that afternoon his wife, watch
ing him from the kitchen window, saw
him pass out of the gate and down
the street. and she knew where he was
going. and she was glad The birds
in the front yard were singing, and
spontaneously she fell into melody
herself.
80, thou Elm of the desert, strange
charm hovers round thee,
AS read the story told me in simple
words and few,
OF the mighty host who rested there
renewing strength and courage,
Until their long and tiresome march
they should begin anew
at does II" she thought. Johann
Hoff's Malt Extract renews strength
and courage. 1t has been a glorious
thing for me; it will be glorious
thing for him. We should be very
thankful for our blessings" d H. T.
The Portland daily press., 1899-09-28
MONEY To LOAN.

Any amount. large or small, to suit
the borrower on Household Furniture,
Pianos, Organs, Stock and Fixtures, also
Farming Stock, Horses, Carriages, &C.,
the same to remain with the owner. We
will pay off furniture leases and advance
money at rates as low as can be had in
the State. All loans may be paid by
installments, each payment reducing
both principal ard interest Real estate
mortgages negotiated. Business strictly
confidential.
The Portland daily press., 1899-09-28
MISCELLANEOUS.
THE
PORTLAND ELECTRIC LIGHT
COMPANY CUSTOMERS.

The following list comprises the con
nections that have been made and those
to be made within few DAYS. 1t is
easy to tell those that have been connect
ed from those that have not by the color
OF the lights. Those produced from
water power are white, clear and steady.
JR. LIBBY co.
BROWN BLOCK
X. ~ LEWsEN & co.
A.. STEVENS & ca.
FALMOUTH HOTkL
IRA CLARK & co.
w. :. PARKER & co.
SIMMONS & HAMMOND.
IRVING A. LIBBY.
X. l.. WHiTCOMB & CO
LoSGSHokEMEN's HAHL.
RID MEMS HALL.
cox & WARD co.
MRS. q. b. LEIGHTON.
L. W. BENNER.
u. NINTON EARLE.
ATKINSON FURNISHING CO.
MAINE Provision & COLD STORAGE
WEST END HOTEL.
ii. II. HAY q SON
I. y. H0MSrED.
SULLIVAN & OSGO0D.
LOMBARD FISH MARKET.
ii. T.. GOoLD TEA co.
". w. ALLEN.
A, L. MARKS.
MRS. OVERLY.
ORIENT HALL
q. n. A WEBER.
FREEMAN MILLIKEN
JAMES CONWELI.
ODD FELLOWS HALL
FOSTER, AVERY & co.
TRAVELLERS INSURANCE CO.
SARGENT, DENNfSON & co.
GkO. IL. SAWYER.
MRS. A. w. PERRY.
LAD & ROSS.
y. w. SOLKEY.
JOHN HOLi IVAN,
w, w. MITCHELL.
HIRAM PIERCE.
L. A. DIXON.
J. +. GIBBS RESTAURANT.
WALDO HOTEL.
w. NJ. WADE.
PARK HOTEL.
EASTMAN BROS. & BANCROFT
The number of new customers added
this week represents about 1000 lights,
making more than 1000 lights now in
service. New customers are being add
ed daily. The total number now being
supplied by WATER POWER ELEC-
TRICITY in Greater Portland is about
$50. The A above named have just been
added
The Portland daily press., 1899-09-28

THE PARSONS WIFE
Her Sermon.

Mrs. Wordley. the parsons wife,
had gone away in the early summer.
because the doctor said she must
She had gone regretfully. too, for she
knew that the money her outing
would require was all there was in the
family vacation fund. She further
The Portland daily press., 1899-09-28

made the acquaintance of lady who
told me secret"
"Of course. said the parson.
"Yes. a secret, and it was such a
good secret that l simply could not
restrain myself from coming to tell
you about It.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-03-17
TURBULENT PROCEEDINGS.
The Vote of the Reichstas Is a Defeat for
the Government.

Berlin, March 16.-In anticipation of
the third reading of the army bill to-
day both the reichstag and the public
galleries of that house were packed.
The various items of the estimates
We're discussed and the proceedings
were so turbulent that the president,
Count Won Ballenstain, was repeatedly
compelled to call the house to order.
When the army bill was taken up
DR.. JiebGr, the centrist leader moved
the acceptance of the committee pro-
posal to reduce the peace effective by
700n men, adding a resolution to the
effect that the house. in its Willingness
in the event of the figure granted by
the committee, proving inadequate to
enter into fresh negotiations with the
government DIR. Lieber also moved
that civilian artisans instead of active
soldiers be employed in the offices and
workshops of the army.
The minister of war General Won
Gosslor, said that should the different
parties in the reichstag have come to
an understanding on the bill his speech
would not affect it. Therefore. he
would do his duty as soldier and de-
fend the measure to the end. He then
urged the adoption Of the entire gov
eminent demands and concluded with
declaring that if the whole peace eff
fective was not voted now it must in
evitably again come before the house.
The imperial chancellor. Prince Hohen-
lobe, said the federal government ac-
cepted DR.. Lieber'S motion with the
reservation that in conformity with
the readiness expressed by the reich
stag to enter into fresh negotiations,
the government will introduce fresh
proposals before the expiration of the
agreed term, After further debate the
general discussion was closed and the
articles of the army bill We're debated.
Article l, which the committee did not
alter was adopted. Article :. as draft
ed by the committee and amended by
DR.. Liebers motion. was adopted. Then
the whole bill was adopted by the vote
of n
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-03-17
LIKE A RABBIT DRIVE
The Tagalas Are Great on
Sprinting.
TWO VILLAGES CAPTURED
The Filipino Forces Have Been Split in
Two by the Advance of the Amer
ican Troops Fighting Will
Soon Be Over

Manila. March 16, $40 p. m.--Gen-
eral Wheaton is still actively engaged
in clearing insurgents from the country
east of Manila, and to-day the villages
of Cainta and Taytay We're captured by
troops belonging to his provisional brig
ade. The enemy has now been driven
from the country between Manila uay
and the western shore of Laguna de
Bay, and to-days operations We're con-
Quoted in territory east of Laguna de
Bay.
Only a few of our troops We're en-
gagged, the attacking force consisting Of
Companies E, c, l. and G of the 20th in
fantry. 1t is apparent there will be
no cessation in attacks on the insur-
gents. After being driven out of Pasig,
Pateros and Taguig yesterday, most of
the F>ilipinos retreated to Cainta, north
east of Pasig, where, there being no i'm
mediate pursuit, they stopped and be-
gan to entrench themselves.
To-day the Goth infantry was ordered
to drive them from their positions.
The Americans moved forward from
Pasig, meeting no opposition until they
reached the open fields about a third of
a mile from Cainta. When the army
appeared in the open the enemy began
heavy firing from their trenches, bring
ing down several of our men. The reg
ulars returned the fire, and then COM
panieS F and c We're ordered to flank
the town from the woods to the church.
while companies l. and attacked the
enemys front. The rebels held out
three hours. Then followed the usual
tactics; jumped trenches and fed. Be
fore abandoning the town they set fire
to it. They retreated in a southeast
erly direction to Taytay, with our
troops in close pursuit. The Americans
| soon drove them out of this place and
then burned the village, after which
the American troops returned to Pasig.
The losses of the enemy are not def
nitely known, but it is believed that
| they are heavy. Our troops sustained
no losses in the capture of Taytay, but
| in an engagement prior to the taking Of
| Cainta more men were wounded than
I in any of the fights that have occurred
| since Monday, when the forward move
| ment from San Pedro and Masati be-
gan. General Anderson visited Pasis
| to- day.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-03-17
THE POPE'S CONDITION.
II Is Feared That His Wound Will Not
Heal

London, March 1.-THE Rome corre-
spondent of the Daily News says: 1.-The
worst symptom of the pope's condition is
extreme weakness, which is responsible
for the slow healing of the wound. The
bandageS were only removed to-day
Thursday. Moreover, his holiness obsti-
nately refuses to take complete rest from
the affairs of state. and his doctors have
been compelled to promise him that he
may attend the ceremony in the Sistine
chapel on April II in honor of st. Leo
The Rome correspondent of the Daily
Telegraph says: Il learn from an I'M
impeachable source that there is no hope
of effec:ing a real cure, as the pope 5
wound refuses to heal. There is every fear
of blood poisoning and the strength of his
holiness is entirely maintained by cognac
and marsala.'
"Dr. Lapponi continues to sleep at the
vatican. 1t is feared that the pope may
die in a fainting fit, especially as he ha-
bitualy sleeps on his back. which pro-
duces a dangerous condition of things.
His attendants are obliged to turn him
over frequently. 1t will be a miracle If
he survives another three months"
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-03-17
A Washington Enterprise.

Columbus, O., March 16.-Q. B. Guer-
in, formerly president of the Columbus,
Sandusky & Hooking railroad, has ac-
cepted the presidency Of the Seattle &
San Francisco Railroad and Naviga
urday to look over the property and
arrange to launch the enterprise. The
new company viii! control 10000 acres
of coal land 80 miles from Seattle and
the road will be constructed from the
mines to the seaboard, where it will
he loaded on vessels and shipped to
San Francisco, Honolulu and Alaska.
The company will operate both the
railroad and steamship lines. The
money for the enterprise has been
raised.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-03-17
NEWSBOYS AS DlCTAT0RS.
Threaten to Strike Unless the Editorials
Please Them.


Havana, March 16-Two hundred
newsboys, members of the Newsboys
Protective association. called at the
office of El Diaro de la Marina to-day
and informed the business manager.
through a committee, that they would
not sell the paper He asked them why,
Because" said the spokesman of the
association, "of the editorial this morn
ing favoring long American occupa-
ton
He added, however, that they might
sell to-morrow's issue if no more dis
pleasing" editorials appeared.
The newsboys, encouraged by the
success that attended similar efforts
against another paper two days ago, de-
termined this morning in solemn ses-
sion to oppose all papers not openly
favorable to General Gomez and the
cause of free Cuba. Among the paper
sellers are many adults
The supply ship Comal has delivered
her entire cargo and will return north,
arriving at her port Of destination
about the end of the month. The next
load she brings will be chargeable to
the customs If what is now on hand
does not last until her return, what
ever is necessary will be bought here.
General Pedro Belancourt has arrived
from MatanZas and conferred with Gen
eral Pedro Diaz. Jesus Monteagudo,
Luis Robau, Alberto Modarsa and Fran
! cisco Peraze, who last night decided to
act in conjunction with him in con-
| demning the action of the military as
| sembly. Considerable interest attaches
| to the attitude they will adopt with
| respect to General Gomez, because they
| command over 10000 Cuban soldiers. If
| they adhere to Gomez it is asserted that
/ their action will proba bly, be the assem-
bly's death blow. The general feeling
is that they will support him, but they
would like to secure the cooperation of
General Mayia Rodriguez commanding
general in the provinces of Pinar del
! Rio Matanzas, Havana and Santa
| Clara but this may prove difficult as he
has already expressed his adherence to
the assembly.
Should Rodriguez continue to defend
the assembly's course and should these
generals declare in favor of Gomez,
trouble might follow. They are corps
commanders under him, but their united
influence is considered stronger than
his. The meeting they had arranged for
this afternoon was postponed.
General Gomez will visit General
Brooke Tomorrow.
General Adnar Shafee, the governor
!, generals chief of staff, is suffering from
malaria and is unable to leave his room,
The Official Gazette, the organ OF The
military administration, complains that
it cannot make it's expenses because OF
the large number of military orders
published gratis, and because the local
papers publish official information
earlier.
The talk of General Gomez for presi-
dent of the Cuban republic is increasing
as a very natural reaction against the
censures passed upon him by the mill
tary assembly.
The customs department has decided
to collect former taxes for improve
ments at the various posts.
At O'Clock this afternoon the TEN
nerature in Havana was 10 degree:
| Fahrenheit.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-03-17

deal of Sunday work, because stock
men want their stock put5ssinto the
market Monday morning. Hes said the
railroad companies had a dfsrnsiton to
abolish Sunday work as far as pos
sibe. but there was a good deal of
Sunday work that is demanded by the
public. He said there is a great deal
less Sunday traffic, now, than there
was five years ago. Mr.. Sargent said
he had been the executive of the Asso-
citation of Firemen for IA years and he
had never failed to satisfactory settle
any differences between the employees
and their employers.
Speaking of Judge Jenkins action in
issuing an injunction, he said it had
called out spirit of rebellion on the
part of the employees which threatened
serious consequences.
Mr.. Sargent said he was served with
this injunction and was restrained from
counseling his men. Had that injunc-
tion not been issued there never would
have been the great strike on the
Northern Pacific in 1894.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-03-17
.pER|SHEO IN THE COLD
Six Men Met Their Deaths in the
Valdes Glacier.
THE SCURVY WAS RAGING
The Sick Men Strapped to Sleds-Entire
Party Was Caught in g Blizzard.
Had Been Dead but a
Short Time.

Seatt1o uv.sb March 1e-Naws vas
-.
received ny the s.eaiiie' F4'>ee'sAor '"a-
scurvy was raging among the prosEec-
tors of Conner river, Alaska, and tl.at
civ ,,a,, ,,aris1,ad fran r,.a -, rb, Val
80.
des glacier IN the iarst "3ES OF Maf'h.
The steamer brought nea''y 100 pass n
gers. 40 uer cent. of whom were suf-
sz..
ieiiiS l'oili seui
Following is a list OF tllSe Who yer
ished on the glacier:
DoTptr 1ruPrIARnT Nav. y,,k
MAJ MILAN miLEHn we" ol ~
ar NED A4l4fna,S' ~, Ne" i"ih'
oI., ELG ~ LoS,sAN, ,,Is1, DnliT4i,
NJ DoLff1 ELi'EhNi><N AMI Lou'S '''ie'
ny.
auHooI oSl1 = -'e" Lolh
theV were al IN one parry Late II,
ftoruars, "hei lies were ehca'L'eu
on the other sue VI tne slaelel, Ehl-
narut anu Miller were t"hel SIGN WEN
the scurVy- u Wa ,,, uetlueu " plliiS
lhe'll out 10 vaiaest liieE Mrte s'iaPpeo
uuWh Oh sleus anu VIE utaMh , ny llie
others' Inc party succe9Stul'S cloaSsu
me summit anu nav sla1 'eu " 10 eloSs tIie I
slaciel "nen 9 pi,-1oI - u ,alile up III III
'he -iiu u Malcii - - ,.' pa - Nho ia .
camp oet"ee1i tne sl@elef anu the
summit came INTO Na'oeS anu l,'iuileu
WE Mhelher the paitE hen a' Nsu tiieie l. 3.
Ihey lau passeu il's pi"Ne anu ne was
learlui tiiat they iiau pTen lTSl IN tle
STORM. "A parry u AZ lelt taiues 20 20
searcii lol tlie lns.i. ~ WIS pll'sl cola