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The Portland daily press., 1900-03-22
HARPSWELL.

West Harpswell. Mar. 20-Mr. Paul
Thomas recently brought from his barn
q ducks egg, which, on breaking, was
found to contain In place OF the yolk,
The Portland daily press., 1900-03-22

DIR. A. q. Young, of the state board OF
health, quoting from the report on vital
statistics which is not yet published,
says mott favorable showing Is made
as to the prevalence of consumption In
the stats. He states that "for the first
time pulmonary tuberculosis is reduced TO
the third place among the ten most
prominent causes of death, the first place
being occupied as before by that group Of
cares OF moT t8lity designated brain
disease From 1852 TO 1898 the num-
Der OF deaths from consumItion has stead
ily fallen. The number for zach
year bas been, respeesiveiy, 1902 isss.
short space Of time the mortality from
this diseate has been lowered one-fourth,
the death rate Der 10, 900 OF Coplation has
fallen from go. to 10 4. The lowered
m mcrtslity means the ssving Of 33l lives
yearly, not to say anything Of the
row, orphanAge and povarty.' He thinks
the mortality can be reduced to 800 an
nually.
The recent decision Of the supreme
court at San francisco that the will OF
Amasa =. Wiley shah be sustained,
means the distribution OF about so. 600 to
benefioiaries In Cherryfsld, Harrington
aad Addison.
Orrin A. Dsnnen, for over 40 years
manager Of the Mt. Kineo house and
one Of the best known hotel men In the
country, Is at hospital in Bangor max
ing what 10 probably ri, last fight against
o diseass that hss troubled him for years.
Ar exaninipation this week showed an
operation would shorten rather than pro-
long life, which could last but . few
weeks at best. Mr.. Dsnnen has been a
sufferer from cancer Of the stomach and
has visited the hospital several times this
Winter
The Portland daily press., 1900-03-22
FORTY
YEARS
CARPET
SELLING.

their worth We think So and years de-
that good portion of townspeope share this
belief.
Each year the stock shows the result of higher stand
ard among carpet maEers designs of greater beauty coos
richer and color blending closer natures wonderful painting
Our selections of EXCLUSIVE Patterns this the
LowePs, Bgelows and Smiths American Carpets and John
Crossey Sons Famous English Weaves are, perhaps the
noteworthy of any yet shown in Portland.
In every gradeAxmusters, Wltons, Brussels and the 1n
grains, there's great variety TO choose from.
The Oriental Rug display revelation of richness and
beauty rarely exceed in any city, From Persia India and
Turkey these muchcove uxures for the home-the
Feahans Royal Kirmans Shirvan Daghestans Anatoans
Mousous and Bokharas in all their wealth of tme-meowed
cooring and grace of design Here also you may the
best of the seasons offering in American Rugs
For Window Drapng have Fashions creations in
Curtains and Porere besides the standard nts in Win
dow Shades.
The Portland daily press., 1900-03-22
CUMBERLAND.

Cumberland Center, March 21.-Mrs.
Cora Penneli True has been elected su.
perintendent of schools by the school
board. Mrs. 9rue Is n graduate ef Bate 5
college. '94, and former sii,thnt teach
or at GIesly Institute.
MIR. E. II. Rowe was awakened early
last Saturday morning by severe pain
In the head. When he came to get up he
found he could not sse, the cause sup
Dc sad to have been the bursting OF a
blood -vesEel In the head. On last ac-
counts the ii yht was returning.
The bluebird has made his appearances.
The Portland daily press., 1900-03-22
POWNAL.

Pownal. March 2l.--There are runners
Of an electric road to pass through
Pownsl In the near future. We wish that
they might be true, but they will be. hard
lysoredited until some subj tsntial proof Is
vfsibly evident.
Mr., Bardy Simoptou was SO unfortu-
cat as to injurs his leg most severely
while loading logs ons day last week. He
was al work for Mr.. q. h. Hodsdon when
the accident occurred, and was taken im-
md lately to his house.
There were present In all (memeeIs )
and visitors) hfteen, at the meeting of
the Ladies' Aid Society held at Mrs.
Ettie j. Latham's last week. The nsxt
meeting will be held at the home of Mrs.
Q. s. Davis on 1hursday March goth at
he usual hour 2 p. m. Ali are invited.
"A sooial will be given In Mallet hall on
Friday evening Of this week for the bene-
nc OF the Ladies' Aid Society. Same 10
In charge OF Miss Lillian l.. Latham.
Lemon sherbet and cake will be for sale
during the evening.
Mrs. Helen y. Soule ia now on visit
to Best IN chiefly for the purpose OF visit
ing the spring ops nings OF the leading
stores TO secure the latest designs in the
coming seasons styles. She will COM
menoe saving for her customers as soon
as she returns, as shs already has large
number Of engagements ahead.
Miss vora Edgeccmh u now visiting
Stewart, the young son OF Rev and
Mrs. Hartwell, has been very Ill for the
past t~o weeks, Mrs. Hartwel also has
oct been we'll for ths past few days.
A new ianitor Is TO serve In the hall for
the next year, Mr.. Aroy Noyes taking
d g plsce OF Mr.. True Warren
Mis-. Kate kenney shas received news
thet her son Lewis, who IL Ill with rheu.
mee!c fever at Weymouth, has been
taken to this hospi tai.
Miss Annie Mars ton hcs gone to Port.
land, naying secured work there.
The Portland daily press., 1900-03-22
JOHN W. PERKINS & CO.. Wholesale Agent.

NEARLY half century of
daily handling the loom
products of England and
America, the hand-weav-
ings of the Orient, Long enough to
become INTIMATELY acquainted
= with Carpet and Rug fabrics, to know
- fbair cac,Iiar;,;aa 10 ;ujco ,;uLI,,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-08-03

Gen. Chaffee arrived at Taku Saturday.
hi journey from Nagasaki having occu-
pied only two days.
An undated despatch from Minister Con-
ger was received in Washington Tuesday.
He referred to the cessation of hostiities
July l6 "by arrangement. He added
that there was plenty of provisions, but
little ammuni ion.
Detailed reports up to July % were re-
ceived Tuesday from the japanese legation
at Pekin. The casualties up to that time
were not very heavy.
The American troops at Pekin were oc-
cupying strong position on the wall.
Another letter from the British minister
TO China has been received at Ten -Tsn. 1t
is dated July "a. Sir Claude Macdonald
says the legation is surrounded by impe-
rial troops. who are firing continually The
minister adds that if the attack is not press
ed the foreigners can hold out about 10
days. He declares the Chinese govern
ment has done nothing whatever to help
the ENJOYS.
DR. G.. +. Morrison, Pekn correspondent
of The Times london, has sent a des-
patch dated July 81, containing details of
the siege. He accuses the Chinese impe-
rial authorities of treachery saying that
while on July 3, they appealed to Queen
Victoria, asking her assistance, on July .
an imperial edict called on the Boxers to
continue exterminating the Christians
The Chinese posted proclamations assuring
the aliens that they would be protected,
and the same night made general attack
in the hope of surprising them. Gems
fung Lu and Tung FuSiang, who led 1.-THE
attacks on the legations, were applauded
in imperial DEGREES.
Reports from Shanghai state that the al
lies began the advance TO Pekin Wednes-
day morning.
According to a despatch to the Belgian
minister of foreign affairs the allies were
IS miles from Tien-Tsin Wednesday, and
should reach the capital in eight days.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-08-03

says: al was a most miserable sufferer
from falling Of the womb, weak ovaries,
and leucorrhpa, which caused me to be
confined to my bed for long time,
being too weak to bear my own weight
even, upon my feet. L was treated by
the most reputable physicians in our
city. They could do nothing for me. /
am most happy to say that in three
months after began taking Pe-ru-na l
was well-entirely cured without any
appliances or support Of any kind"
G. A. Proehl, New Portage, o., writes:
any wife has been sick for about five
years. In the first place the doctor
called it leucorrh9a, and treated it about
one year, when it turned to liberation of
the womb she was then treated for that
for two years, when the doctor gave her
up. She could not walk for nearly two
years. She then tried your Pe-ru-na.
She has taken three bottles and it did
her more good than any other medicine"
A vast multitude of women have
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-08-03

The Startling, Flying Fox aud MongOOse
Also Under the IsHn--PrrmIts Necessary
Before Live Animals or birds Can Be
Brought 90 United states q ON 4 bi Dad.
During the last session of Congress a
law was enacted, commonly known as the
Lacey act, which places the preservation,
distribution. introduction and restoration
of game and other birds under the depart
mentof agriculture; regulates the importa-
ton of foreign birds and animals, prohibit
ing absolutely the introduction OF certain in
furious species; and prohibits interstate
traffic in birds or game killed in violation
of state laws.
The secretary of agriculture has placed
the division of biological survey of his de-
partment in charge of all matters relating
to the preservation and impor alton of an
finals or birds under the act, and DR.. T. S.
Palmer, the assistant chief of that dvis.
ion, has immediate charge of the issue of
permits for the importation Of animals and
birds from foreign countries.
The regulations for carrying out the
purposes Of the act have been published in
circular form by the department of agricul
ture. In this department attention is call
ed to the fact that while the act provides
for the purchase and distribution of birds
no appropriation is made for that purpose.
The department, therefore, has no quail,
pheasants, or other game birds for distri.
button.
The department issues no permits for
shipping birds from one state u another.
In some states the board OF fish and game
commissioners is authorized to issue per
mits for shipping birds for propagating
purposes, and a few states make excep.
lions in their game laws in the case of
birds captured for breeding purposes, but
when a state forjids the expectation Of
birds without exception, interstate COM
merce in birds from that state is in viola
ton of the Lacey act, whether the birds are
captured during open seasons or whether
they are intended for propagation or not.
Persons contemplating the importation
of live animals or birds from abroad must
obtain special permit from the secretary
OF agriculture, and importers are advised
to make application for permits in advance,
in order TO avoid annoyance and delay
when shipments reach the custom house.
Permits are not required for homestead
ed birds, for parrots or for natural history
specimens for museums or scientific collec-
tions. Permits must be obtained for all
wild species of pigeons and ducks.
In the case of rumnants (ncludlng deer,
elk, moose, antelopes, and also camels and
llamas), permits will be issued, as hereto
fore, in the form prescribed for importation
of domesticated animals.
The Introduction of the English or Eu-
ropean house sparrow, the startling, the
fruit bat or flying fox, and the mongoose,
known also as the ichneumon or Pharaoh's
rat, is absolutely prohibited, and permits
for their importation will not be issued
under any circumstances.
The deliberate shipment of starlings or
English sparrows from one state to an
other is a violation of law and renders the
shipper and carrier liable to the penalties
provided in the act.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-08-03
SPORTING.

Bert Bowers, the old Yale pitcher, who
twirled for Brattleboro two seasons, was
in the box for the lawyers of Hartford,
Conn, in the game which they won from
the doctors of that city II to 7. Bowers
is said to have had a lot of his old time
speed. Naylor, formerly of the University
of Vermont, pitched for the doctors. He
made the only home run of the game.
DR.. Mortimer Stoddard was on the slab
for the physicians of Springfield, Mass. =,
who were defeated by the lawyers of that
city Saturday 20 to IL. Last year the ply
sicians were victorious. Fifteen hundred
people saw the game. The doctors went
to pieces in the eighth inning, when their
opponents scored II runs. The Republi-
can says of the fatal eighth; "Stoddard
went off on an aerial trip and got as wild
as mountain scenery, and did not have
speed enough to raise a ripple on a plate
of tomato soup"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-08-03
Duplicity of the Chinese Exposed
Allied Forces Began Their March Wednesday
Hope to Reach the City August 12Chness Forces Said
Have Ceased Their Attacks Upon the LegatiOns-FOur
Legations Including the American Intact.

relief column is urged, as it is said the
Chinese yield only to force, the armistice
being the result of a story that such a col.
umn had started.
The Japanese government fully confirm
ed the report that letter dated July %,
had been received from its minister The
commander of the Russian squadron re-
ported that the legations were safe. The
effect of all these dispatches was reassur-
ing, but left the impression that the sur
vivors virtually were held as hostages
The theory of the optimists will be that the
legations, after siege of several weeks,
during which many had been killed and
wounded, had passed under the protection
OF the imperial government, which has the
survivors at its mercy and is endeavoring
to induce the powers to suspend the ad
vance of the army from TienTsin and ne
gotiate a settlement on the basis Of heavy
financial indemnites
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-08-03
How the Senator's Stand.
Barre Times says Is Are for DniIng-
ham, for circuit, 3 for Prouty and 1
for Ross.

From the Barre Times
The nominations of members of the state
senate are now all made and from the
most reliable reports obtanable the senate
stands on the selection Of a United States
senator from Vermont as follows: billing
ham, Is; Grout, :; Prouty 3 Ross, /;
and one doubtful. DilIngham's strength
is figured Addison, ?; Bennington. p;
Chittenden, g. franklin, l; Grand Isle,
Lamoile, /; Rutland, /; Washington,
,; Windham, ,; Windsor, 3. CIRCUITS
votes are: Caledonia, >: Essex, /: Or
auge, ?; Orleans, >. Prouty's three votes
are from Rutland county and the one cred.
tied 10 Ross is from franklin. The one
given as doubtful is from Franklin county
and may 90 to Dillingham; Ross or Prouty
but probably not TO GrOut. As between
Dillingham; and Grout it is believed that
the senate will stand 20 to 10 in favor of
the former. These figures, save where the
conventions instructed, and with the ex-
ception of the alleged Ross vote in Frank
lin county are made from personal state
ments by the candidates themselves and
are believed to be accurate. Should the
same proportion maintain in the house
Dillingham; will have 147 of the 246 mem
bers OF that body or majority of "a over
his three competitors on a Joint ballot.
Everything indicates that the supporters of
Gen. Grout are badly scared and are put
ting forth every effort while the Dilling-
ham men are so confident as to be careless.
In this fact lies CIRCUITS hope and billing.
hams danger.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-08-03
DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS.
Delegates and Alternates Elected 10 At
tend the Democratic County Conven.
ton I'm Newfone Wednesday.

ton in Neyrone "wednesday.
/ Twor,r oio,,, No.,
l;can "eu ttgR esI' DeinGcrals ana one kepuo
Foa,ira aI'T Lnn sne DeLnocra'lc caucus IN
deiaaa aa. n ", riiuSy evening "heh elght
no.5s anu tne salhe NUMBER OF alter
49, "eiG eieSteu 70 attend the county con
bo1 n,'o ~. t in Ne"Iahe wednesday Inc
az aiOt th sc, Iol me caucus was CLOCK, out
Gn W. ,hoi t mele Tul %oouv nan dozen voters
~ ~ ua'l AZ lhAv nour me caucus was not
| - D ~ olue. u'iILi o''O None Of the
80 80 AUG orators were present, Tor
%iilCu ieasoH 'ne caucus was devoid OF IN
WI 'uy VI sPeclal mention
Jonu uaIyln, chairman OF the Democratic
toWn committee presided, and Arthur W.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-08-03

A message from Minister Conger dated
July 81, and brought out of Pekin by a
courier, says an armistice has prevailed
around the legations since July Is. The
besieged have food for several weeks, but
little ammunition, and should the attack he
renewed the foreigners could not hold out
long, and complete massacre would follow.
Relief is hoped for soon. The courier
brought out other messages, including
some establishing the safety of certain mis-
silonaries, previously reported killed, among
them Miss Terry. These messages con
tain stirring story of the terrible ordeal
to which foreigners in Pekin have been
subjected. The losses to July 81 are given
as 6S killed and 9S wounded, while 1000
Chinese have paid for their folly with their
lives. The Americans have taken a prom
inent share in the defence, losing seven
killed. An important statement contained
in the dispatches is that China declared
war June 20. Haste in the despatch of a
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-08-03
A Man who would Honor IN. ono,


Now that Mason Stone has officially an
nounced his intention to retire as superin-
tendent of education, there is an oppor-
tunity for the selection of worthy success
sor, aside from the candidates already
mentioned for the Office. The place is al
together too important to be filed by a
mere politician, possessing neither faculty
nor genius to shape practical methods Of
instruction, and it ought to be an easy mat
ter to select Mr.. Stones successor from
among the past or present instructors in
the public schools. A man who would
fully meet the demand and satisfy every
requirement could be found in Col. Charles
A. Miles of Brattleboro, former principal
of Burnside military academy and of the
Brattleboro High school. Col. Miles has not
only the ability, but the time and means to
devote to the duties which the office i'm
poses, and such a selection would rebound
TO the credit and honor of the state. Col
Miles's record as a teacher is one of bright
and lasting quality. He has had few SUI
periors as an instructor of youth, and the
impress of his work is widespread and gen.
erously appreciated. Col. Miles is not like.
ly to become a candidate for the place in
the sense that he would importune the pol
itlcans for their support. He is hardly
built that way" and to resort To politi-
cal pleading would no doubt be most re-
pugnant to man of his caliber. Never
theless, his many friends would be glad II
so worthy selection could be made with
out the necessity of belittling the Office
through an unseemly scramble. Brattle-
boro letter in Springfield Sunday Republic
can.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-08-03
1T is A PITY so FEW WOMEN
Are Entirely Free From Pelvic CatarrI

found Pe-ru-na an indispensiblerema1
1t meets all their irregularities, critical
periods, and peculiar weaknesses.
Mrs. Anne Randall, Caro-, Mich. ava,
"Thls letter leaves me well, I do sinccraiv
think, by reason Of your good advice and
great medicine, Pe-ru-na. Ithas brou.bt
back my health to me in my older DAYS.
I am now new woman, physically. I
think Pe-ru-na the best medicine IN the
market"
Women are even more subject to "a.
tarrh than men. The chief cause i, the
delicacy Of her organism, as compared
to man. This explains why, in part at
least, so few women are entirely free
from catarrh. Catarrh Of the pelvic or.
gans is generally called female disease.
Miss Sadie Martinez, the prominent
young actress, writes to Dr.. Hartman in
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-08-03

benefit to women and particularly rec.
ommend it to them. My dressing table
is never without it."
Everywhere the people, especially the
women, are praising Pe-ru-na as a rem.
edy for all forms of catarrhal Difficult.
ties. Send for free catarrh book. Ad.
dress DIR. Hartman, Columbus. 0.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-08-03

regard to Pc
ru-na, as fol-
lows :"ItgiVes
me great plea
sure to recon-
mend Peru
ma to
of my profess
sion. 1 have
found it most
helpful. l con-
slider Pe-ru-na
Of G pc ial
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-08-03

II there ever was a specific for any one cop.
plant, then CaIter's Little Liver Pills are a speci
nc Tor sick headache, and every woman should
know this. They are not only a positive cure
but a sure preventive II taken when the approa oh
s felt Carriers Little Liver Pills act directly on
the liver and bile, and in this way remove the
cause OF disease without first making you sick by
a weakening purge, If you try them you will
not be disappointed.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-08-03
A Good Word For senator CudwOrth.
From the Mortified News

The action of Windham county Republic
cans in renominating A.-E. Cudworth for
senator is altogether commendable. He
proved an able legislator in the last gener-
al assembly and his experience at that SEES
sion will make his service of greater value
this year. The denomination of senators
who show especial fitness for the position
could be followed with great advantage.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-08-03
A Record I'm RIooh.

The record of Hoods Sarsaparll la is literally
written In the blood of millions of people to
whom it has given good health. 1t is all the time
curing diseases Of the stomach, nerves, kidneys
and blood, and it is doing good every day 70
thousands who are taking il for poor appetite
tired feeling aud general debility II is the best
medicine money can buy
Hoods Pills are non-irritatng Price 25 cents
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-08-03

/ believe / should
have been dead by
this time had l not
used it. / am feel
ing so well now.
/ have not taken
any medicine for
70 ur or Fl V e
m o n this. 1 can
cheerfully recon-
mend Pe-ru-na to
my friends"
Mrs. Henry Ellis,
5O2 Scott stree t,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-08-03

Palpitation Of the heart, nervousness tremb-
hngs, nervous headache, cold hands and feet
pain in the back, and other forms of weakness
are relieved by Carter's Iron Pills made specially
Tor the blood, nerves and complexion.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-08-03

The well known strengthening properties Of
iron, combined with other tonics and most per
feet nervine, are found In Carters Iron pills,
which strengthen the nerves and body, and i'm.
prove the blood and complexion
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-08-03
ADVBRTIsBD LRTTRR ms.

- ' Iii AN3l-I1J In T T LlLNbs
Women-Mrs. Berry, Miss Marion Carpenter
Mrs Nora Davis, Mrs. Thomas b. Yaton.
Men-Geo. W. Bemis, j. Belzia Thomas Brew,
OTIS Cummings, Thos Cummings, g. j. w. Minor,
l.. T. Peabody, Max Spiro, 2, Jas. Videon.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-08-03

ESSENCE OF LIFE Health TsS Y RsUSS Mates Mates
1899, says: DR. r. O. Flowers Essence Of Life is
me great blood remedy OF the age. 1t not only
eleanSes the blood quickly, but is powerful tonic
and Alternative For all stomach, liver, kidney
and bowel troubles 1t cannot be equalled." For
sale In Brattleboro at Geo. e. Greene's Drug
Store.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-08-03

Miss Anna Carsten, Clayton, ILL.,, says;
"Your Pe-ru-na did me so much good.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-08-03

Il OST-Lades' gold Hunter case watch, July
IL is, either on Elliot Flat or Main street,
Suitable reward IL returned to SAwyer's iewelry
store or D. W. Pierce, Balester farm.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-08-03
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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-08-03
BRATTLEBORO LOCAL.
DEMOCRATS IN CONCLAVE.
List OF County Officers Nominated at
Newfane Wednesday.

DIR. j. T. Ridden of Rockingham and Z.
II. Porter OF Wilmington Senatorial
Nominees---VRrIety Of Reforms De-