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The Portland daily press., 1900-01-03

The COMMITTEES on public works met
yesterday afternoon 70 approve bills. :
Installation Of officers Of Portland
Camp, No. 7i19, Modern woodmen Of
America, will take place THURSDAY at
their camp hall. Harrington block,
One Of the society events Of the season
was the ball given At wilson's academy
ON Tuesday evening. About 100 young
peopls participated, and the ohapsrones
were Mrs. Nathan Clifford and Mrs.
Frank Dudley.
The Portland daily press., 1900-01-03

The Young Mems Christian Association
has raised the $4,000 for which 1t has
been striving for the past two months.
and Its officers were among the hsppisst
men In Portland yesterday.
The Spanish war with its accompany
ing business uncertainties made 10 I'M.
wise to make a canvass while the build.
ing was In process Of construction. 90
that the Association has lAbored under
10 months.
About two months sgo Mr.. Vim. W.
Brown. who had previously given 5000
toward the enterprise. proposed TO Presi'
dent Psyson that now was the time 70
make the effort, and expressed HE will
ingness to start the subscription with q
substantial amount, provided the whole
amount should be raised before January
LIST. Mr. Payson was quick TO seize the
opportunity and at once set to work or
the task. The PRESS Is informed by
one Of the directors Of the association
that several had helped little, but thai
to President Payson belonged the credit
for this successful termination Of ons
Of this most important ventures Of the
whole building enterprise.
The largest contribution was by MIR.
Brown, $4,000, making his total $40, 900.
the largest individual contribution. The
smallest gift was 8 cents, and very In
terestlng feature of the oanvars was the
large number OF IS and $40. subscription
OF young men. showing a keen interest
By those for whom the citizens Of Port
land have planned so wisely and gen, r
ously.
The wealth OF any community Is III
men rather than Its money, and ths In
stitution that works for the bettermsnt
Of young men deserves tho support Port
land has accorded the Y. ID. q. A.
The Portland daily press., 1900-01-03
NAVAL RESERVES.
First Election of Officers Was Held
Last Evening.

An election of officers In the First d.
vision Of Naval Reserves, N. q. 5. NJ.
was held last evening at the armory.
Captain George A. Dow Of Company
presided at the election. When the COM
pany roll was called there were 20 men
out of the enlisted strength Of IS present.
A little later, after the balloting began,
three or four more men put In an appear
ance but they were not allowed to partici-
pate in the elections which followed
under the rules governing such affairs
Harry n. Bigelow was chosen lieutenant
and the commanding ofiicer OF the d.
vision without opposition.
For the position of lieutenant, junior
grade, which corresponds to the FIRST
lieutenant Of the infantry, there were two
candidates. George X. Stevens received
tw enty lone votes and Harry r. Laprin
received eighteen with one vote scatter
ing. MIR. Stevens was declared elected.
There was only one candidate for cleo
ton as ensign OF the division. Mr..
Everett G. Soully received the entire
number of votes thrown excepting one
hioh was cast for MIR. LAppin.
After the election the first nesting Of
the division was held under Its newly
elected officers MIR. K. q. Scullsy was
chosen treasurer Of the company. Com
mittess on membership. bylaws, armory
and committee to secure subscriptions
to aid the division in the purchase of
some equipment were chosen. The d.
vision already has a waiting list of four
or i've and this win be increased largely
In q short time without doubt.
In accordance with the laws Of the state
an armnry has bsen secured for the di'
vision on Fore street near ths corner OF
Exchange 10 being found that In the
armory proper suitable quarters could
not be provided without great expense.
The first drill of the organization will be
held q week from tonight.
The Portland daily press., 1900-01-03
SAvOIR FARE CLUB.
Held "Current Event Afternoon" with
the President Yesterday.

The Current Event afternoon Of the
Savoir Faire club was held with the
president, Mrs. George Robinson. yester-
day and proved Exceptionally Interesting.
A paper ON the dead Letter Once, :"
written by prominent club woman OF
Portland, was read By the president and
fully appreciated by the members.
The prospects of the clubs. Indian club
of Tarratine tribe. the Lawton Fund and
other current events iillsd very interest.
ing Instructive aftarneon.
The Portland daily press., 1900-01-03
right piano. which Is now in NJ. Stein
ert s. Sons store. 5l7 Congress- trset.
DEM. CITY COMMITTEE.
The Municipal caucuses wrI he Held
Feb. 8.

A meeting Of the Demo cratio city COM
mittee was held at the United States
hotel on Tuesday evening. and "a Of the
% members were In attendance. The
meeting convened at few minutes be-
fore s o'clock, and was In session . little
more than An hour. Chairman Levi
Gresnleaf presided and the COMMITTEES
elected Hugh A. Sweeney OF Ward Sec
Rotary, In the place of Joseph E. " Con-
molly. resigned.
1t was voted to hold the ward caucuses
February 9th. Considerable discussion
followed as to the hour Of holding the
caucusea Some Of the members were in
favor Of holding them during the after
noon, while others preferred the evening
Another proposition was that the eau
cusss be opened during the afternoon and
that they DO kept open until o O'Clock in
the evening so that every voter In the
ward could be accommodated. As no de-
cision was reached In this matter an ad-
journmsnt YVES token to the evening OF
January 18th, when the question viii bs
de cided.
The Portland daily press., 1900-01-03
cASToRrA

Bears the signature Of cHas. II. FLErcHRR.
In use for more than thirty years, and
The Hind ros Hare .diseays BoagaL
cAsToRIA
Bears the signature Of cHAs. II. FLrrcHER-
In use for more than thirty years, and
The kTsd Yos Have .disDays BoEghk.
CkSTORIA
Bears the signature of cHAs. II. FLETCHER.
In use ior more than thirty years. and
The Kind YoH Hare AlS0ays BoEgh-.
The Portland daily press., 1900-01-03
RESTERS' BALL.

Just one week more before the event
of the season will occur. Court Fail
mouth. No. 9. Foresters OF America, will
give grand ball and concert at City
hall. Wednesday evening. January 10
The committee are working hard and are
leaving no stone unturned. The court
will give to one of its patrons a $500 up
The Portland daily press., 1900-01-03

Mrs. winslow's soothing syrup.
Has been used over Fifty Years py millions oil
mothers for their children while Teething.
with perfect success. II soothes the child.
softens tho gums. aiiays Pain. cures Wind
Coiic regulates tie bowels. and IL the best
remedy for Diarrhoea whether arising from
teething or other causes. For sale by Drug
eists In every part of the world. Be sure and
ask for Mrs winslow's soothing Syrup. 70 ee
. bottls.
The Portland daily press., 1900-01-03

RAYMOND &
WHlTCOM BIS
TOURS.

MI TFhVeHhS Ehpehhes IncIuded.
Parties will leave Boston January is and
February /, 5 aud % for Four Grand Tours,
The Portland daily press., 1900-01-03

KEw ADvERrIsEmENrs TO-DAY.

Oren Hooper's Sons.
J. X. LIBBY.
Eastman Bros. q Bancroft
Standard Clio. hing Co.
Rines Bros. Co.
n. q. Jones & Co.
Ra, moud & Whitcomb's Tours.
John }. GOody.
A. 4. Moore.
Dana w. Baker,.
AMUSEMENT.
Mr. Holmes Lectures.
Second Parish Nestry Dinners.
Jefferson Theatre.
FINANCIAL.
III. NJ. Payson s. Co.
New Wants, To Let. For sale, Lost, Found
and similar advertisements win be found under
heir appropriate heads on page O.
The Portland daily press., 1900-01-03

SCHLEY IN MONTEvIDEO.
Washington, January 2-Ths cruiser
Chicago, Admiral Sohley's flagship, ar
rived at Montevidso yesterday.
The Portland daily press., 1900-01-03
FOR SALE.

$1,000. Farm of "a acres, room
house, barn connected. wood enough for
use, very near post Office, church, neigh
bors, in nice TOW n, and on good roads.
DANA W. BAKER,
jan3d1t Exeter, n. II.
The Portland daily press., 1900-01-03
FIRE In HOULTON.

Houlton, January 2.-Firs at 4 O'Clock
this morning In the dining roo m of ].
Wise In this basement Of the Putnam and
Mantssn block. corner Market and Union
Equars. caused . loss of $1,000. The prop
erty Was tnsure6.
The age-herald., 1900-07-20
MADE A BIG HIT
Elite Opera Co.'s Fine Production Hav-
 ing Good Run at Lakeview

Notwithstanding the threatened thunder storm last evening a fair sized audience braved the elements and went to Lakeview to hear the Elite Opera Company's splendid production of Olivette. They were well repaid for their trouble, however, and 1t was perhaps the most enthusiastic au- dience that has been out this week. Their applause was continuous.
 All of the popular favortes were in ex- cellent trim, and "Coquilicot'' Lightwood broke the first ice" of the evening with his local version of Bob Up Serenely," one Once each year. in the month of July, The back tax man begins to get gay; He doubles our taxes with no reason why; It's known Wetmores matinee. Then's the time for disappearing Take a header and down you go And when the sky above Is clearing; Then you bob up serenely, bob up serenely, Bob up serenely from below.'
 Miss Vesey's Nearest and Dearest" Miss scruggs' "Sobbing Song" MT Wash burns "Madrigal," Dr. McKenney's "Sere- nade," the Bridal Chorus" "The Torpedo and the Whale,' etc, were all enthusias- tically received Olivette as produced by the Elite Opera Company is we'll worth seeing twice
The age-herald., 1900-07-20
ANNALS OF ANNISTON,
Man Shot, Boy Hurt, Robbsr Jailed
 New Building

Anniston, July 19.-(Special )-Charles : city, was shot and seriously wounded by an unknown man, supposed to have been a negro, shortly after midnight yesterday morning. Mr Heron was sitting in his room, when he heard some one throw a stone through window of his green house Going out to see who it was, he was shot just as he turned the corner of the house, the bullet taking effect in his left arm and making an ugly wound. There is no clue to the perpetrator.
 Warner Jackson, 10 years old, was caught in the machinery at the American Net and Irvine Mill yesterday and injured so badly that his life is despaired of. The lad was employe of the mill and was at work when portion of his clothing became en- tangled in the twisting machine. His skull was badly fractured, portions of the skull being driven into his brain.
 George w. Deiterick, agent for the Treas ury Department, has been in Anniston si,ace yesterday morning looking over the pro- posed sites for the new $50,000 Government building. He will report to the Department recommending one of the several proposed sites, and it is expected that the matter Will be decided in a very short while.
 Will Griggs, the negro who is under ar rest on the charge of holding up. robbing and shooting Mir. G. W. Leach in the north ern portion of this city on the night of May 30, has been bound over by Mayor Henderson to the State Court under a $500 bond on the charge of assault with sc.e-t to murder. On the highway robbery charge he was committed to jail without bail to await the action of the grand jury. Griggs was formerly barber in this city,
The age-herald., 1900-07-20
LIFE IN PRATT CITY
The Knights of Pythias and Pleasing
 Personals

Pratt City, July 19. = Especially - The Knights of Pythias are comfortably housed in their handsome new hall, where they held their first meeting last night. The hall bears evidence of the energy and prosperity of the order here, being almost free from debt The small sum which yet remains unpaid has almost been sub scrbed.
 William Grady arrived yesterday from Atlanta after a pleasant visit of few days.
 Miss Graham of Wilsonville is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Charles Atkins.
 Mrs. Job Going pleasantly entertained her Sunday school class this afternoon at her home on the East Highlands.
 MT. and Mrs. O. B. Lentz and little Miss Maude Mitchell leave tomorrow for Mo- bile. They will be absent about ten days. after which MT. and Mrs. Lentz will be- gin housekeeping in their pretty new home on the East Highlands.
 Miss Kittie Austin will leave for her home at Hot Springs, Ark, on Monday, after a pleasant visit to her sister, Mrs. J. E.. Seay.
 Mr. and Mrs Sid Harpe and family of Union Springs, Ala, are now in Pratt City, where they will make their home.
 Will Mckenzie has been confined to his home for some days from illness.
The age-herald., 1900-07-20
NELLY MAY NOT
 BE EXTRADITED
Unless Further and Fuller tvi-
 denCe be Submitted.
MUST BE SWORN TESTIMONY
No Mere Statement of an Official is of Any Probable Weight, and Neely's. Case is Continued for
 Further Consideration

New York, July 19.-Judge Lacomb, of the United States Circuit Court, today ren- dered a decision in the case of Charles F. Nicely, charged with having defrauded the Postal Department in Cuba, in which he declared that the mere presentation of an indictment cannot be held sufficient for Neely's extradition, and that further tes- timony will be heard when the case comes up on July 2S.
 The court gives the statute provisions as to extradition, and says:
 'The joint resolution of April IS, 1898, declared that the people of the Island of Cuba are, and of right ought to be, free and independent, and this finding as to their status may be accepted by the courts.
 Nevertheless, it is an historical fact, the courts will take judicial notice that on that day the territory of that island was occu- pied by Spain. Against that power we de- clared war In the entire sequence or events down to the date of the ratification of the treaty of Paris counsel for the prisoner finds nothing to criticise as obnox- ious to the Federal Constitution On the day that treaty was signed we were in
 
 island. Why under the Constitution that occupation, legitimately entered upon, may we not continue to secure the lives and property of American citizens within that territory until the political branch of the Government shall be satisfied it's further continuance is unnecessary, 1t is difhcult to conceive, and no authority sustainS any such proposition.
 "The mere fact that the individual who 1,o fol ri, in ion 1n- try is himself citizen of the United States does not prevent the United States from returning him to the country against whose laws he has offended.
 ''It will be noted that the act of June 6, 1900, carefully safeguards the party accused against unsubstantial charges of crime. It provides that before the accused is returned there shall be an inquiry before judge of a federal court. who shall hold such per- son evidence, and there being probable cause that he Is guilty of the offense charged. If the evidence fails to establish probable cause the accused shall not be re- turned. This means probable cause tested by the practice of our courts and supported by evidence which we would hold com petent.
 No mere statement of official that he has caused examination into the failure to be made with such and such a result Is of any probable weight, nor is hearsay competent, nor unverified copies of documents. There must be laid before the court sworn statements as to facts, from which the judge may reach a con clusion. The objection that the act of June 6, 1900, is unconstitutional is unsound.
 Witnesses need not be brought from Cuba to testify here, but their sworn state ments can certainly be obtained, so that the courts conclusion may be based upon competent proofs of facts within the knowledge of the witnesses"
The age-herald., 1900-07-20
CONFERENCE AT OAKMAN
Coal Operators and Miners Will Meet
 to Arrange Schedule

The coal operators and miners along the Southern Railway in Walker county will hold a conference at Oakman next Tues day for the purpose of adopting scale for mining in that county. The men at several of the Walker county mines are idle the wage scale for the year which began July 1 not having been agreed upon yet It is stated that the sliding scale is objected to in that county for the reason that but little of the Walker county mines product goes into the manufacture of iron, but the bulk of it is used for domestic pur- poses A large portion of the product of Walker county is shipped to the Missis- sippi valley and sold through the Alabama Block Coal Company.
 The miners at Maylene, Shelby county, have returned to work, the scale having been signed.
 The miners are still out on strike at several places, though the total number idle does not amount to much over 800.
The age-herald., 1900-07-20
"The Fatal check" at East Lake.

The Robson Theater Company presented ''The Fatal Check last night at the East Lake Pavilion to a splendid audience which has become the custom at this popular re- sort under the efficient management of MT Davis The company appeared to ad- vantage and the play was received with much appreciation and applause. Special mention should be made of Earl P Adams who played black face comedy part with much credit. The soubrette lead was rem dered by Miss May Pfaff with grace hu- nor and force, a combination of qualities not usually so well possessed. Miss Mollie Nelson played a heavy, or villainous char acter, almost irreconciliable with her beauty of face and character in private life New Tpecialties were given amidst much applause. The same programme will be presented tonight and tomorrow night.
The age-herald., 1900-07-20
THE LODGE.

Beautiful, commodious, cool fresh brand new" and clean TALLULAH LODGE, at famous Tallulah Falls Habersham County. Georgia. Colonial and modern; electricity and water throughout; many rooms en suite, with bath; fine fare and cooking. Superlative climate; scenery indescribably grand and picturesque, lofty mountains. deep chasms, crystal streams; music, danc- ing and every indoor amusement Riding. fishing, hunting and excursions into the wild mountains Cool springs (some min crab. Railroad station at hotel Excursion fares for season. Postoffice, -four daily mails), telegraph, telephone and every con- venience and pleasure for guests Most TO- mantle place for young folks. Send for cir cular and see railroad guides. Address
 w. ELLIOTT TOMBSTONE, Manager.
 The Lodge, Tallulah, Ga.
 6-1-fri-sun- tues-3m
The age-herald., 1900-07-20
BLUE AND GRAY
 AS BROTHERS
TContinued From First Page.J

TContinued From First Page.I untold sacrifice to learn the lesson of the past and now let us learn the lesson of unity.
 Let us go forward until, as Abraham Lincoln said, this nation becomes the hap py and united home of 6OO,OOO,OOO of con tented people,"
 General J. c. Breckinridge, inspector general of the United States army and distinguished Union veteran, and Colonel w. c. P. Breckinridge, of Kentucky, an equally distinguished Confederate veteran, were the stage. The former was pre- sented and after he had concluded an elo- quent tribute to the reunited country, his brother, Colonel W. c. F. Breckinridge, spoke.
 General O. O. Howard and Governor J. A. Mount of Indiana made short speeches.
The age-herald., 1900-07-20
STABBING AFFRAY
Luke McCann and Another Negro Guar
 rel About Woman

A negro named Luke McCann reported to the police shortly after midnight last night that he had been cut by a negro named Jeff. but whose last name he did not know. McCann was bleeding profusely and when he reached Second avenue and Twentieth street tainted from the loss of blood He claims that he was near Avenue F and Thirteenth street when he was cut. He and the other negro had a quarrel over a woman. McCann had several bad cuts in the back, but none of them are believed to be serious He was taken to the police station, where Dr. Charles Whelan, city physician, dressed his wounds
The age-herald., 1900-07-20
HALE SPRINGS, TENN.

THE ONLY GENUINE RED SULPHUR SPRINGS
 IN AMERICA.
 One of the most beautiful and healthful resorts in the South. Situated in the Ten nessee mountains, far from the heat of summer. Close railroad connections; long distance telephone, connecting with Ala bama lines; hot and cold baths; resident physician; daily mails; good table; full or chestra and all amusements. Write for beautifully illustrated catalogue.
 MRS. SUE M. MURRAY, Owner and Proprietress, Hale Springs, Tenn. 6-20-1m- we'd fri sun mon
The age-herald., 1900-07-20

She Passed Peacefully Away Early Last
 Night

Miss Annie O'Neill died at her home No 1912 Sixth avenue, at 923 o'clock last night, after prolonged illness. She was the daughter of the late John O'Neill and sister of John w. O'Neill, and was 2i years old
 Her health had been poor long while, and she made several prolonged visits to Florida, New York and Canada in vain search of strength.
 Death came to the sufferer very gently even beatifully. It was as falling into childhoods dreamless sleep.
 The funeral arrangements were not per fected last night; but the funeral will prob- ably take place tomorrow from St. Paurs church.
The age-herald., 1900-07-20
Masonic Meetings

Adah Chapter No. 25, Order of the East ern Star, Mrs. Paul Calame. worthy ma tron, will meet tonight and confer degrees on several candidates. Refreshments will be served.
 Birmingham Fraternal Lodge will meet on Monday night and King Solomon Lodge on Tuesday night of next week.
 Cyrene Commandery No. 10, Knights Templar, and the Scottish Rite bodies have called off for the summer, but all of them will have much work in the fall. @ 5s+
The age-herald., 1900-07-20
ALABAMA WHITE SULPHUR spRlNes,

Seven kinds of water-cure Indigestion, Dysentery, Rheumatism, Constipation, Liver and Kidney troubles. Pure mountain air, healing waters, no mosquitoes, grand scenery, good table, polite service. good music, pool and billiard rooms. Apply to
 J. A HANNA, Owner and Manager Sulphur Springs. Ala.
 7-15-1m
The age-herald., 1900-07-20
Trial Set for July 2R

The preliminary trial of Policeman Dishe- room, who shot and killed the negro, Charles Mason, Monday night, is set for July 2S. The charge against Policeman Disheroon is mansaughter. He will be given his preliminary hearing in Justice of the Peace Abernathy's court.
The age-herald., 1900-07-20
Erne McGovern Match

New York, July 19.-Frank Erne today deposited s1,O00 to bind match with Terry McGovern for the light weight champion shop of the world at 133 pounds.
 Erne says that without wishing to take any credit from McGovern for his victory, can only say that I was mistaken in making the match at 12S pounds. I could not do myself justice. I fought at a weight which left me no strength or vitality"
The age-herald., 1900-07-20
ROBBIE KIMBRoUGH KILLED
His Head Crushed by Lever at Brick
 Works

Thomasville, July 19.-(SpeciaD-Bobbie Kimbrough, the 15-year-old son of Mayor John Kimbrough, was accidentally killed at o'clock this afternoon. Robbie was look " at the new brick works of G. W. Craw- ford & Co.,, when he was accidentally caught by lever and his head crushed, causing instant death. Robbie was prom ising young man, favorite with all our towrSmen.
The age-herald., 1900-07-20
Nepro Woman Accidentally shot

A negro woman, whose name could not be ascertained, was accidentally shot yes- terday at Eighth avenue and Sixteenth street A pistol in the hands of a negro man on the opposite side of the street from the woman was fired, the ball from which struck the woman and inflicted a slight wound No arrest was made.
The age-herald., 1900-07-20
The Best Prescription for Malaria

The best prescription for Malaria Chills and Fever is a bottle of Groves Tasteless Chill Tonic. It is simply Iron and Quinine in tasteless form. No cure-no pay. Price 50c 4-13-fri-mon- -wed-6m