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The Portland daily press., 1899-01-23
THE BARGE Q Sc coNTiNUEo.
The Final Assuments wsn H Mad
Next Week.

The hearing on the petition OF the West
ern National hank for an injunction
against the removal of barge from the
ways Of william Rogers's shipyard at
Bath, was continued Saturday before
JudgessStrout. Mr.. Besse was oross-ex'
amlned by Hon. c. y. Libby rs to his
conversations with President Meaney In
relation 70 the agreement transferring
the barge to the Atlantic Transportation
company and afterwards examined on re-
direct by Mir. A. g. BuSnham, his attor.
ney. At O'Clock in the afternoon Mr..
Burnham began his argumsut and fin.
sshed 10 at little after O'Clock. Mr..
Libby wished to begin his argument foi
the petitioners and offered not to con.
sumo more than an hour, but Judge
Strout said he had been following the
case very closely all day and was some
what tired and would rather let 1t &c
over until Monday. 1t was finally agreed
to let the case go over until some time
next week when 1t Wall once more come
up for the final arguments
The Portland daily press., 1899-01-23
PERSONAL

Mr.. G. S. Cunningham, traipmaster
for the Grand Trunk in this city. and
lines east of Richmond, Canada, has beon
relieved Of the duties of the position on
the lines OF the second district west OF
Richmond. He is succeeded by MIR. X.
p. Dalton.
Hon. John b. Nash of Conway, N. H.,
was in town Saturday.
The NOAH auxiliary has voted to invite
Miss Emma Moffatt Tying to address
them some date in February.
Miss Mary Libby. the Portland soprano,
sang at the Unitarian church in ksnne'
bunk yesterday.
Hon. Il. W. Woodbury. of Bethel is crit
ioally Ill. The physicians were in attend
ance with him a long time during Friday
night.
Cant. G. 4. K. Harrison, 18th ARTILLERY,
resumed command Of Portland Head
Saturday, after short leave of absence.
Capt. John X. Williams, 9TH Artillery
returned TO Fort Preble Saturday evening
from visit in the West.
Mr. Edward L. Fay, one of the popular
members of the firm of Fay brothers q
Hosford, who control both the Jefferson
theatre and Lowell Opera House, is stop
ping at the Falmouth, being here on a
business trip.
Commodore Picking, U. 5. N, and
Ms. Picking are visiting the city.
MIR. Woodbury. ;. Dana and Mrs.
Henry st. John Smith leave today for a
trip to Florida to extend over several
months.
The Portland daily press., 1899-01-23
FUNERAL OF G. W. PAINE.

The funeral of MIR. c. W. Paine took
place from No. 7oo Congress street yester-
day afternoon and was largely attended.
Rev. DR. jenkins of State street church
OBLIGATED. There were many beautiful
floral offerings including cross from
ST. Albsn Commandery, standing cross
from the firm of Eastman Bros s. Ban
croft. and a floral column from the en-
ployes of the firm. The pail bearers were
from st. Alban Commandery. The
remains win be taken to Gorham today
here services will be held.
The Portland daily press., 1899-01-23
TROUBLE ON ELECTRIC6.

Conductor Coffin of the Westbrook di-
vision of the Portland Railroad company
had o lively time on his hands Saturday
night, but as he is strong athletic fel.
low, as usual he came out on the top of
the heap.
The last car Saturday night carries a
trailer. On this car were perhaps a hall
dozen we'll known young men of West
brook who had been in the city during
the evening and had been drinking.
Conductor Coffin requested one of the
the man to 60 to the rear platform. This
the fellow refused to do. The condu ctor
then proceeded to eject his man by force.
This method was not pleasing to tie
companions Of the offending passenger
and they Joined In the melee and at
tempted TO liberate their companion.
Some of the other passengers then took q
hand, relieving Conductor Coffin. BY
this time Woodfords corner had been
reached and the offender and his princi-
pal supporter were taken from the car
and turned over TO Police Officer Mount
fort, who lodged them in the police sta
ton to await hearing this morning be-
fore Judge Goody.
1t is the intention of the railroad COIN
pany to push the case TO the fullest extent
of the law, as "A warning to others who
may in the future attempt q similar
offense.
The Portland daily press., 1899-01-23
sEWER ASSESSMENTS.

The committee on public works at q
meeting last week decided to take
some action toward a collection of the
unpaid sewer assessments, of which 1t ID
said that some $40, 600 is owing the city.
The city solicitor was present nd in.
formed the committee that there was full
authority of law to proceed against prop.
erty owners whose sewer assessments are
not paid. the land may be seized and
sold, or the city may bring suit and col
loot the assessment with l2 per cent in.
terest.
The committee decided to notify all
persons whose sewer assessments are not
paid that they will be charged interest
at the rate of six per cent after March
rs, as tn law directs shall be done.
The Portland daily press., 1899-01-23

mrs winsiew's Soothing tyruP,
Has been used over Fifty Years oy millions Oh
mothers Ion their children while Ieetnins
with perfect success. II seofhes the chln,
softens the gums, aliays Pain, cures VINO
Coils. regulates the bowels. and Is the best
remedy for Diarrhoea whether arising rom
teething or other causes. For sale by Drug
sists In every part OF the world. Be sure and
ask for Mrs. winslow's Soothing Syrup. 20 G"
. bottls.
The Portland daily press., 1899-01-23
cASToRIA

Bears the signature Of cHAs. II. FLETCHER.
In use for more than thirty years, and
The Kind yoH Have llaVays BoEghL
cASToRIA
Bears the signature of cHAs. II. FLErcHBs.
In use for more than thirty years, and
The Kind Yoa Have AlVots BoEghf.
cASToRIA
Bears the signature of CHAs. II. FLETCHER.
In use for.more than thirty years, and
Tie Kisd Yos Nave AiseaJs Bought.
The Portland daily press., 1899-01-23

The Eddy family of Virginia and the
Ramsey family of Tennessee have fought
battle and several men are reported to
have been killed.
A decree has been signed appointing
Lord Kitchener governor general of the
Soudan.
The Portland daily press., 1899-01-23

mode and green, at S1.25,
regularly sold at $1.65.
Mew's Hosiery Counter.
One lot of mems nat
ural wool Half-Hose at
Ic. A few more DAN
cos, the best storm hood
for teamsters, motor
men and others who are
exposed to the buster of
the blizzards, at Toe,
marked down from $1.50.
MEMS Unaeysvsay.
One lot of mems
Oneita Union Suits,
ribbed, at CSC, been $1.25,
seconds.
Basement.
An assorted lot of pa
per Candle Shades at &c,
been Zoe, 12c and 15c.
An assorted lot of jap
anese decorated plates,
three or four styles, to
go at two for 25c, Just
half the regular price.
One lot of splint wood
Splashers at sc, were
10c. An assorted lot of
small Cups and Saucers,
at 60c a dozen, half the
regular price. One lot
of silvered wire Toast
Racks at 19c, were 29c.
One lot of silvered wire
Frying Baskets at 16c,
were 23c.
WeckWeay Counter, Women's.
One lot of Linen Col
lars at sc, were 1Sc.
Two big boxes full of
remnants of Ruching, at
two for sc, worth four or
five times as much.
Em6yoideryes Counter.
One lot of small lace
Mats, six inches square,
assorted patterns, fit for
cushion tops, ETC., at SC.
Laces Counter
Sixty-fve dozen Ger
man val. Laces at 25c
Il dozen, been 40c and
SOC.
NseaIeaOork Counter.
One lot of stamped
Linen squares for picture
frames, ready to be em-
broidered, at 23c, were
50c---includes the paste
board picture frame with
easel back.
Yarns Counter.
One lot of wool lined
Slipper soles at 15c.
Leather GOODS Counter
One lot of rubber lined
School Bags, also fit for
skate bags, 19c.
OWEN, MOORE 81 GO.
The Portland daily press., 1899-01-23
Stationery Counter.

One hundred pounds of
genuine IN ational Bond"
Writing Paper, fine quail
ity of linen stock, put up
in pound packets, at 14c.
Five thousand envelopes
to match, at 4 packs for
Zoe.
The Portland daily press., 1899-01-23

Toe. One lot of extra
large size black rubber
Toilet Combs at 1Oc,
were 15c.
| Umbrellas Counter.
An assorted lot of silk
Umbrellas, plain and
fancy handles, the right
size for men or women
and boys and girls, been
S2.4S to 475, to be sold
at one third eff today.
| Notions Counter.
Ono lot of steel Scis-
sors, morocco covered
bows, at 29c, for all sizes,
been 34c, 38c and Acc.
One lot of Dress Shields
at &c, regular price 15c.
Trimmings Counter.
One lot of fancy col
ored silk end chenille
Passementerie, b lue,
green and brown, at 19c
a yard, was Sc.
Hosiery.
One lot of black CASH
mere Stockings, extra
heavy and fine, at soc,
marked down from 75c.
ChtAayew's Hosiery Counter.
One lot of fine ribbed
Cashmere Stockings for
small children, sizes
4 l-2 to 6, at 19c, marked
down from 25c.
Under7Veay, WusAlN.
/ An assorted lot of
Nightgowns, high neck
and square neck, rib
boned and trimmed with
Swiss embroidery, at
S3c, been S1.00 and 10.
Infants outfits Counter.
Two lots of checked
Nainsook at &c a yard.
Another small lot of
Outing Flannel, checks,
plaids and stripes, at &c
a yard. An odd lot of
babies silk Bonnets,
which have been SOC,
$1.00 and 1.25, to go at
half price.
Skirts.
One lot of knitted wool
Underskirts at 81 LIE,
been CSC and $l.00.
Corsets Counter.
One lot of Royal Wor-
cester, black and white
satteen Corsets, at SIP,
regularly sold at $500.
In same section, lot OF
children's silk side Elias
tics, with nickel trim
mings, at two pairs for
25c.
Ltnsnss Counter
An assorted lot of
fancy Percaline for Skirt
Innings at l4c and lie
a yard, been zoe to 25c.
UNGsrzVear, knitted.
One lot of ladies'
O.. IT,,io,, Suite
The Portland daily press., 1899-01-23
OWEN, MOORE & co.

me .reafhsr to-day
10 likely TO be yatr.
Portland, January %. 1893.
MISERABLE, reli-
- able merchan-
disc at prices
much under the usual and
far below the actual value
are the characteristics OF
our Monday Bargain
Sales.
Every department of
the store contributes to
this sale, every section
makes an offering which
should have your con-
siderate attention.
Fancy Goods Counter.
The entire stock of
Prang's, Marcus Wards,
international Pub. Co.
and all other Calendars
which have been selling
from 25c to S1.00 to go
at 15c today.
The Portland daily press., 1899-01-23
NEW ApvERTIsEMENrs TODAY.

J. r. LIBBY Co.
Palmer Shoe Co.
Eastman Bros. & Bancroft.
ADJUSTMENTS.
Portland Theatre.
Jefferson Theatre.
AUCTION.
Il. o. Bailey & Co.
New Wants. To Let, For Sale, Lost Found
and similar advertisements VIII be found under
their appropriate heads on page 6.
The Portland daily press., 1899-01-23

anu dil OtllCI SdiSiNidi .
which have been selling
from 25c to S1.00 to go
at 15c today.
Stationery Counter.
One hundred pounds of
genuine IN ational Bond
Writing Paper, fine quail
ity of linen stock, put up
in pound packets, at 14c.
Five thousand envelopes
to match, at 4 packs for
Zoe.
Ho6erdasAs,y.
One lot of about ten
dozen of mems white
Dress Shirts, nearly all
sizes, some are Numbered,
others are not, the prices
have been from Acc to
S1.00, all to go at 25c
apiece today, the greatest
Shirt bargain Of this year.
D1abe,1es Room.
One lot of tamboured,
embroidered, Swiss Mus
Inns, for window curtains,
etc, at &c a yard, great
bargain. At same count
err, a lot of remnants of
Cretonnes, Burlaps and
other fabrics at half
price.
Linens Counter.
One lot Of fine white
crochet Bed Spreads,
fringed all round, for
brass or enamelled Beds,
at CSC, were S1.25.
Ribbons.
One lot of six inch
plain and checked fancy
Sash Ribbons, at 25c a
yard, marked down from
50c.
Silks Counter:
One lot, II part pieces,
of printed Florentine
Silks, Cheney Brothers,
at 25c a yard, marked
down from SOC.
/sa0elry Counter.
One lot of Sterling
Silver Manicure Tools at
19c.
Hanakerchlets.
One lot of ladies' pure
linen hemstitched Hand
kerchiefs, with needle
wrought initial, at three
for 25c.
Toilet Goods.
One lot of fine Razors
made by George Wors-
tenhom of England, the
IXL brand, at 5Sc each
today--not many in the
lot, great bargain. One
lot of DIR. Hermann's
German Almond Soap at
The Portland daily press., 1899-01-23
D1aberzes Room.
Linens Counter.

One lot of fine white
crochet Bed Spreads,
fringed all round, for
brass or enamelled Beds,
at CSC, were $1.25.
The Portland daily press., 1899-01-23
Ribbons.

One lot Of six inch
plain and checked fancy
Sash Ribbons, at 25c a
yard, marked down from
5Sc.
The Portland daily press., 1899-01-23

bis bed for several months, and 20 pass
away the time engaged teacher who
came regularly and instructed his aged
pupil In the mysteries of the cultural
language.
DR.. Wood was . most lovable man, Of
genial temper and manners, and always
highly rep ected and esteemed. His wife
died SONS years ago. His surviving chill
dren are William H. the president Of the
Portland Electric Railroad company,
Mrs. Horace Anderson. and Miss Alice
Wood.
The Portland daily press., 1899-01-23

many years he was chiefly interested in
botany both cryptogamie and phenO-
gamic, and his garden was always well
stocked with great variety of plants and
flowers, the habits of which be carefully
studied. He was an authority on the
subject. In his later years he confined
himself more closely to marine zoology
and all the lower classes of animal and
vegetable life, This, Of course, necessi-
tated the constant use of the microscope.
lie purchased his first instrument in
New ork on his return from the West
Indies 1t was a crude affair. costing
only SIS but he used 1t even to the last,
though he had nearly dozen others, the
latest and best of which cost him $780,
and each of which has its own particular
value in certain kinds Of work.
DIR. Woods experience with the micro
scope and consequent extensive knowl-
edge of many of the sciences allied to
medicine was of the greatest advantage
TO him in his profession, not only by de-
veioping his powers of observation but in
the practical work of Investigating
diseases and remedies. Probably no ply
sioian of this city or the state ever made
such extensive and effective use of the
microscope in his practice. AS notable
illustration of his capacity and inclina-
tion for acquiring knowledge may be
cited the singular facts in connection
with his ability to read German quite
readily. 1t was when he was about sew
enty years of age that he was confined to
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-08-07
WITH BLOOD
Horrible Murder of a Young Girl
in Washington.
A CRIMINAL INFATUATION
Little Liza Weissenberger's Throat Cut
From Ear to Ear by Married Man
Whose Advances She Rejected.
Sundays Record of Crime.

Washington, Aug. GA horrible mur-
der was committed to-day in the
southeastern part of the city. The
murderer was Benjamin H. Smell, a
special examiner in the pension office,
man about As years of age His vic
tim was Liza Weissenberger a girl 10
years of age, who had been employed
in his household until a few months
ago, when she was taken home by her
parents, who became suspicious of
SHELLS conduct toward her
Smell seemed to be infatuated with
the child and paid her a great deal of
attention, which, however, she re-
sented This morning Sne,. went to
his victims house and entering at the
front door, passed on through the mid
die room. where the girl was sleeping,
to the dining-room door. The mother
ordered him from the house and Smell
started to go.
Passing again through the room
where the child was. he bent over the
sleeping child and drew her from the
bed. Awakened suddenly she scream M
ed in terror. Twisting one hand in III ?
girls hair and throwing back her head,
Smell drew razor from his pocket and
swept it across her throat. Twice he
slashed her throat and once he misse 4 ,
cutting a great piece of flesh from her
cheek. The head was almost severed
from the body, and both the murderer
and his victim was drenched with
blood.
Attracted by the chid's screams. the
mother ran to the rescue. In frenzy
she grappled with the murderer. ssld
was badly slashed on the arm with the
razor. The murderer attempted to es-
cape, but was soon captured by the po-
lice and locked up in the Ninth pre-
cinct station. He refused to give any
explanation of his act, and says he re-
members nothing about the murder.
The murderer is a native of Vermont
and was at one time employed in a
bank in Montgomery, Ala. He has a
wife and two children
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ATTENDED CHURCH.
How the President Is Spending His vaca-
tion on the Lake.

tion on the Lake.
Plattsburg, N. Y. Aug. 6-President
Mckinley, accompanied by Secretary
Cortellyou, attended church this morn
ing, driving up from the Hotel Cham
plain. Although the man who drove
had lived in Plattsburg all his life, he
drove the party to the Presbyterian
church, instead of the Methodist church.
making the president Is minutes late
The pastor of the church. however, de-
layed services until the arrival of the
president. When he enterd the church.
the entire congregation arose and re-
maineu standing until he had been seat
ed. Bishop Goodsell of Tennessee
preached the sermon, taking his text
from the ninth chapter of St. John, 39th
verse.
DR.. Joel w. Eaton. presiding elder of
the Champlain district of the Troy con-
ference, in his prayer, asked that the
blessing of God rest upon the presi-
dent of the United States, and through
us the uncivi1ized lands might be lifted
up" At the close of the service the
congregation remained standing until
the president had reached the street
President and Mrs. Mckinley. Vice
President and Mrs. Hobart and several
invited guests, will witness the yacht
races tomorrow from DR.. Webbs
yacht. Sir Wilfred Laurier, the Cana
dian premier, has reconsidered his de-
termination to visit the Hotel Cham
plain while the president is here, and
therefore will not come this week, as
expected. He believes that a visit at
the present time would cause a great
deal of unpleasant comment.
Secretary Root will arrive here Tues
day morning for a conference with
President Mckinley. Not only the Phil
ippnes problem. but also the questions
now confronting the secretary of war,
such as the situation in Cuba and Por-
to Rico, and the attitude to be main
tanned toward General Miles will be
discussed in detail and a general plan
of action agreed upon.
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A BANQUET FOR DEWEY.
He Was Entertained by Louis Iddings,
Secretary of the Embassy.

Naples, Aug. 6.-Louis NJ. Iddings,
secretary of the United States embassy,
and Mrs. Iddings who arrived here yes
terday from Rome for the purpose of
welcoming Admiral Dewey, gave a
banquet this evening in his honor at the
Hotel Royal. The room was richly
decorated with flowers and hung with
American and Italian flags. The Is
guests included Lieutenant General G.
Boglio of the 20th military division
Vice Admiral Gonzales, commander in
chief of the Naples maritime depart
ment; the prefect of police of Naples;
Captain Benjamin p. Lamberton and
four officers of the Olympia: r. C. Par
sons, second secretary of the embassy:
H. De Castro, United States consul gem
eral at Rome: A. H. Byington, United
States consul at Naples: Charles NJ.
Caughey, United States consul at Mes
sina, and DR.. Hasler. Mr.. Iddings
toasted King Humbert, President Nc
Kinley and Admiral Dewey. There
We're no set speeches.
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safe, and they drew back from the
edge of the water, but for only a min
ute, as the cooler heads in the crowd,
more especially among the officers and
crew of the steamer. asserted them
selves and the work of rescue began
Eye-witnesses differ in their estimate
of the number of people who were car
ried down with the plank. but it was
the wang nard of the crowd which was
rushing "m the train to the steamer.
Those VIII fell into the water last We're
mostly puNed out by main force. but
not few We're gotten out by boats,
which We're Immediately manned.
There was Wild excitement on land
for each eXcursionist was rushing in
and out among his or her neighbors in
quiring for relatives and friends. In
the hurry and hustle of alightng from
the train husbands, wives. parents and
children had become separated. and
separation a that moment mean heart
breaking suspense Mrs. IGstey. one of
the victims. was one of those who, while
only apart from her husband few
feet, lost her life. while Mr.. Estey was
saved. although thrown into the water.
In the course of the next half hour
several bodies were recovered and were
taken to the nearby freight house and
laid out, awaiting identification. 1t
was gruesome sight and pitiful one,
as identifcations were made. The
steamer Cymbria came from Bar Har-
Dor with four physicians and a special
train was hurried from Bangor with
physicians and nurses.
President Wilson of the Maine Cen
tral railroad was near at hand when
the disaster occurred and he gave or
ders to spare no eXertion in relieving
the distress. Many persons had been in
jured in the struggle on the edge of the
wharf and in the water and such of
these as needed immediate attention
We're taken to the high bluffs near the
station and waited on by the physi-
clans.
The sufferers from injuries will not
be as numerous as those who suffered
from shock and exposure due to the i'm
mersion in the water. OF these several
were reported tonight to be in criti-
cal state. Miss Sweeney of Bangor was
taken to the hotel, but it was found
she was suffering from pneumonia.
George Spaulding Of Oronoque is also
at the Bluffs and may not recover Mrs.
George Brooks of Ellsworth will re-
cover, although her case was once pro-
nounced hopeless.
After the bodies in the freight house
had been identified the coroner gave
permission to have them removed, and
relatives and friends soon after took
each in charge and attended them to
their respective homes.
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SHOT A WOMAN.
A Drunken Rowdy Tried to Run North
ern Pacific Train.

Drunken howdy Tried to Kun a North-
ern Pacific Train.
Special Dispatch to the Standard
"a Glendive, Aug. ed Massingole,
who runs wolfing outfits in Eastern
Montana, while in an intoxicated con-
dition, shot Mrs. James Sanders, the
wife of Superintendent Klines colored
porter, through the left hand. The trou-
BILE started by Massingole and a party
of friends, who were on the depot plat
form attempting to get hold of China
man. who was on east-bound passenger
No 2, and cut his queue off. Chief Dis
patcher c. w. Houston attempted to
protect the Chnaman, and during the
scuff1e he struck Massingole and floored
him.
Shortly afterwards Massingole pulled
A revolver and attempted to make
all the passengers who We're on the
platform board the cars. and among the
number were some members of the 18th
Minnesota volunteers, one Of whom
Massingole struck on the neck with his
revolver. The soldiers went into their
car and buckled on their guns, but be-
fore they made their appearance Mas
Singole went up to Porter Sanders. who
was ready to go out on the superin-
tendent's car, talking to his wife and
ordered him on the train. The porter
laughed at him and Massingole who
had his gun in his hand, struck Sanders
on the head and stepped back and drew
down on him, when Mrs. Sanders step
ped between them and received the bull
let through the palm of her left hand.
Massingoe was arrested shortly after
wards by Sheriff Aiken and lodged in
Jail. The Northern Pacific Railway
company will probably push the case
against Massingole.
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TO AVOID TROUBLE.
The Beers Will Make Concessions to
Great Britain,

Pretoria. Aug 6.-The volksraad will to-
morrow discuss in secret session the pro-
posal of Joseph Chamberlain. British Sec
retary of state for the colonies, that the
effect and exact meaning of the new fran
chise law be inquired into by joint COM
mittee.
H. the meantime President Kruger has
notified the British commissioner in South
Africa. Milner, governor of Cape Colony
of the willingness of the government Of
the South African republic to accept any
friendly suggestions likely to lead to a
settlement. II s evident, judging from
tic reports arriving from different parts
of the Transvaal, that the burghers do
not desire trouble with Great Britain, and
on this account the situation wears a
more promising aspect.
There is no foundation for the rumor
that General Joubert has resigned COM
mand of the army of the Transvaal, ow-
ing to differences with the7executive.