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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-10-27
Al THE REFORM SCHOOL.

Few Portland people visit the Re-
form school but they might learn good
deal II they did occasionally spend an
nour there. 1t is q place where the young
Inmates are taught many useful things.
They prepare their own meals, they make
their own clothes ami viii soon be MAX
Ing their shoes A writer and artist of
the statf OF the Portland Sunday Times
spent half o day at the school recently
and what they saw they have recorded
With pen and camera in an interesting
article which Will appear in tomorrow S
Issue OF the TIMES.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-10-27
POLICE FORCE VACANCIES.

The mayor has more vacancies on the
police force to fill and has more appli~
cants for the places than any one may Or
has known for long time. There are
six vacancies on the police force at the
present time and 40 applicants for these
positions. There has been much wonder
as to whom the mayor will appoint to
I'LL these positions and as to when he viii
make his appointments.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-10-27
PROGRESS CLUB.

The Progress Club, composed of mem.
bers OF the banner Sunday school class OF
the Church OF the Messiah, held it's first
anniversary at the home Of Mr. IL. e.
Morrison, 81 Federal street, last evening"
The evenings festivities consisted of
music, refreshments and Installation Of
the following officers:
President-Willie Adams.
Vice Pres1dent-Wilbur Jordan.
Secretary-WilIie Wish.
Treasurer-Ray Lynch.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-10-27

But they play with the skin and dash
of noisier football elevens. See In tomor-
rows Sunday Times the picture and story
OF the football team of the Maine
school for the deaf None OF the long
haired youth who play the great game
should miss this feature Of the TIMES
which VIII also contain all the football
news Of the day.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-10-27

The long aDd short Of it
isAWe carry all kinds. aDd
it's immaterial to us
which material you select.
We simply guarantee to
give you the best Of its
kind. The best 81 over
coat, or the best $50 over
coat.
It's a simple thing to
judge Of CLOTH and cloth
ing WheD you know how.
but it takes years to learn;
unless you're an expert
you'd better depend some
what on the store-if you
know the store is honest.
At $L65-Dark mixed
double faced cOverts, OK
ford mixed aDd rough
black cheViots. black and
blue Kerseys. serviceable
aDd dressy.
At $8.89-Black, blue
and brown Kerseys. serge
lined. with velvet collar.
At $9.89-ROugb Oxford
greys. blue and black Ker-
seys. The kiDd most
clothiers ask $50 for.
At Sl2-Finer grades on
Oxford mixtures. greys,
Kerseys. ETC.. satin sleeve
Innings.
From $3.50 to 500
Ruglans, Cbesterfields
FullDOres. RaIeigbs oDd
WiltOns in mediuD or
long styles, silk or serqe
liDings. They baVe all the
fine points Of the best GUS
toD tailoring.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-10-27

1t is over twenty years since the stu
dents at Bowdoin college were required
to participate In a military drill. How
three classes finally rebelled and put an
end{to the military feature of college life
has been told by a graduate for the bene-
lit of readers of the Portland Sunday
Times and his interesting story Will be
nrintad in the TIMNS of tomorrow.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-10-27
HANNAH M'DONOUGH's CASE.

The hearing in the case OF Hannah Nc
Donough who is charged with deserving
her child and thereby causing the chiId's
death by starvation viii be held this
morning in the munioipaI court before
Judge Hill. Since the WOman's arrest the
police have secured much evidence
against this woman, so it Is said, much
of it being of q very raVoltlnp charaotar.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-10-27

The story Of the earlier generations of
the Deering Family into Portland with
events OF public interest in their lives Is
told by Mr., Nathan Goold in another of
his interesting articles upon the history
of Portland. 1t will be printed in the
next issue of the Portland Sunday Times.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-10-27
CONNEOTIO UT TOWN SUFFERS.

Falls Village, Conn.,, October 26.-The
town hall, Methodist church and Falls
Village Saving1 bank were burned to the
ground this morning involving a loss Of
$40, 900.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-10-27

The alumnae OF Colby college held re-
union last night at the residence OF Miss
Connie Spear on Morning street. There
was a large attendance and very pleas.
ant evening was passed.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-10-27
THE BILLIARD TOURNAMENT.

The result Of the billiard tournament
at the Palace Billiard hall last night was
as follows; leighton and Hamilton 100;
Harmon and Drisc0Il SO.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-10-27
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
UNDERWOOD SPRING.

The weather today is likely to be fair
and warmer. If this prediction turns
out to be true 1t VIII be an excellent time
for taking a ride out on the Yarmouth
road, either for the purpose of viewing
the autumn scenery or gathering few
chestnuts at Underwood, where the big
trees are now dropping down their treas
ures under the compelling influence OF
the early frosts. The nuts are there and
are to be had for the seeking. PARTIES
go out after them every pleasant day.
AT 5ne Casino those game and shore din
ners are still the correct thing, and In
the evening during the dinner hour the
Allpha orchestra plays some very fine
selections. About all the regular sum-
mer attractions are still in operation. and
IL Is therefore gooo place to go on these
beautiful fall days.
DANIEL FROHMAN STOCK co.
The Daniel Frohman Stock Co. which
comes direct from It's engagement at the
Hollis Street Theatre, Boston, to the
Jefferson Theatre, has for a leading man
Mr.. John Mason, well known as the lead
Ing man at the Boston Museum a num-
Der OF years ago. Mr.. Mason appears in
" The Ambassador" ana 'Wheels within
Wheels" One OF the noteworthy features
OF the production of ''Wheels Within
Wheels, " is the gorgeous costumes of the
ladies', as is true In regard to 1.-THE Am
bassador." Miss Hilda Spong will make
her debut as leading lady here as Con-
stantia Gage in 1.-The Manoeuvers OF
Jane.' Miss Spong is in all three come
dies
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-10-27

Do you want good timer if so, go to
Boston on October 80.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-10-27

Try and duplicate our
uDderWeOr prices else
Where-tbeD you'll realize
Whot values we're giving.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-10-27

Excursion to the ''Hub'' on October
80,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-10-27
THE BOWDOIN REBELLION.

Boston viii entertain you In great style
ON October 30.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-10-27

Our Stationery department receives orders for
all kinds Of card and wedding plate engraving at
remarkably low prices. The work is done all by
engraving house in New York, whose reputation
for fine work is Of the highest; moreover, they are
leaders Of fashion, SO you are sure to see in our
sample books only the newest ideas, the latest fads
and the most correct forms.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-10-27
The aCedther t0-d0g
is likely TO Be Tair;a
Portland, Oct. q, 1900.

T<HE Draperes room is an uncommonly inter-
estng section these days. The new foreign
things have arrived and the line of fabrics
for drapng, for uphols terng, the curtains aces and
others-is running with novelty.
Before you decide to do anything about new
curtains, spend half hour in this department.
You'll find it hard to resist the temptation to deco
rate the whole house all over again. There never
was such beauty and art in dra peries before.
There has never been time when brilliant, tasteful
artistic effects possible for such little money
outlay.
Shade making and hanging.
Our Infants section is showing a very attrac-
tive line Of French FIannels in single waist pat
terms and also by the yard,-stripes, checks, polka
dots and fancy figures, in all the newest shades
also very large assortment Of plain coors.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-03-09
RUNCIE CENSURED.
Havana Council Sends a Pro-
test to Governor General
. Wood.
rRy Cable to The Associated Press.]

rBy Cable to The Associated Press.]
{ HAVANA, March 9. 19OO.-At meeting
of the Municipal Council, today, pos-
ton Of the article written by Mr.. james
D. Runcie, for an American publication,
on misgovernment in Cuba, was read and
it was proposed that the municipality re-
quest that Mr. Runcie would not be per-
mitted to continue as a member OF the
Law Commission here. Objection was
made to this step, however, it being
pointed out that when much higher
official than Mr.. Runoie had made far
graver charges against the Cubans the
Municipal Council had not taken any ac-
ton.
Other Councilmen said that this un-
doubtedly referred to General Ludlow,
Governor of the Department of Hayanas
in whose case, however, it was said, there
were only newspaper reports to go bys
without any signature attached to them.
Besides, it was asserted, many of the
things General Ludlow had said against
the Cubans were true.
It was finally agreed to send an address
to Governor General Wood say that the
municipality regards Mr.. Runcie's articls
with profound disgust and regret"
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-03-09

utilizing the railroad, possibly to reach
the Free State capital in three or four
days. when he may begin repairing the
railroad southwark meeting the British
advance from Cape Colony, which may be
expected to be hastened as soon as Cen
eral White takes control. The British
occupied Jamestown unopposed Thurs
day, March s, and the Beers are reported
to be retreating beyond Aliwal North, so
Cape Colony is practically clear of armed
Beers.
Reinforcements from Natal are going TO
Lord Roberts. General Warrens divis-
ion and some artillery have already been
ordered to join the Commander-in-C Chief,
so the latter is preparing for all eventual
titles, including possible desperate opposi-
ton to his crossing the Vaal River and
the necessity of the siege of Pretoria,
where thousands of natives are reported
to be employed in the construction of
defensive works, concerning which such
secrecy is maintained that no one is al
lowed to walk or drive on the outskirts
of the town.
Mr.. John Redmonds speech in the
House OF Commons yesterday does not
meet with unqualified approval in Ireland,
whence the Irish Transvaal Committee
telegraphed to Mr.. Redmond =
"We challenge you to come to Dublin
and repeat in public the statement you
made in the House of Commons in the
name of the Irish people,
The Prince of Wales, this morning, in
speeted Paget's Horse and Dunravens s
Sharpshooters, attached to the Imperial
Yeomanry, prior to their departure for
South Africa.
The Queen, accompanied by the Princess
of Wales and Princess Henry of Batten-
berg, drove through the West End this
afternoon. There were huge assemblages
everywhere along the route, who cheered
Her Majesty increasingly.
The bankers of London met the Chan
cellor of the Exchequer, Sir Michael
Hicks-Beach, at the Bank of England,
this afternoon, to discuss the terms of
the war loan, which will be advertised to-
morrow.
Replying to Mr.. Patrick O'Brien. Ma
tionalist, who asked in the House of
Commons, today, whether the Government
will give a shilling to each Irish soldier
on st. Patrick's Day to enable him to
celebrate the occasion by drowning the
shamrock Mr.. Joseph Powell Williams,
Financial Secretary to the War Office,
said he thought the army funds could
hardly be devoted to that purpose. 1t is
suggested that all the Irish soldiers,
whether in Irish regiments or not be al
lowed to wear the shamrock on ST Pat
rick's Day and that the same privilege be
extended to the navy.
The bells of st. Margaret's pealed mer-
rily and the members of the House of
Commons cheered vociferously as the
Queen passed w estminster at sos O'Clock,
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-03-09
[PWORTH|ANS' WORK.
Quarterly Rally and Annual
Election Held at Trinity
Church Last Night.

Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church, on
York street. last evening was crowded
with Epworthians. The interior of the
church presented an interesting appear
ance. The flags of the various unions
We're displayed from the pews the unions
occupied 1t was the quarterly rally of
the Jersey City Epworth League Union.
Altogether 24S delegates were present.
The unions represented were:-Bergen
Point, Is; Centenary, l. Emory, q; First
Methodist of FIoboken, 2; Grace, II;
James, 16; Lafayette, %; Linden Avenue,
49, ST. Pauls, 2S; Simpson, %; Trinity, rs;
Union Place, 13, and West Side, u.
President Walter c. Hahn opened the
meeting. The Rev. d. B. F. Randolph
gave the invocation. President Williams
reported great success during the past
quarter along all lines. Miss Mary Glenn
son, who has charge of the Epworth
Union in Steuben street for Boys and
Girls, said that during the past year
$l20.79 had been accumulated and the ex-
penditures were $119.74. Miss Clemson said
that it was hardly possible to make much
headway with so little money and it was
decided that each Chapter in the county
should contribute 81 month towards its
support.
The treasurer's report showed that the
quarterly receipts amounted to $4497 and
the same amount was disbursed.
Miss Ida Lewis, superintendent of the
Junior League, said that there were eigh-
teen chapters in the county union and she
expected that at the next rally new
union would be admitted from the Brown
u, 1,a l1a1d fn11T
rallies in the year.
Secretary George Isley reported visiting
seven chapters. All had increased. One
chapter had an increase of twenty-one
members. Linden Avenue NJ E. cap
tured the banner for membership with
103 members.
President Hahn visited fifteen chapters
He said that noticeable thing was the
falling off at the Sunday evening meeting.
He criticised the lack of interest towards
strangers who should receive more recog-
milton. He said: 1.-THE right way for the
members to do is to extend their right
hands and show good fellowship.
Chairman Lincks, of the Good Citizen
ship Committee, recommended that the
local chapters work in conjunction with
the central body.
PreSldlnS EId6r WTlSHl Saiu'- oeioe'
Citys Epworth Union is working force
as is right and proper, and belongs to the
working force of the Methodist Church"
He dwelt upon the work of the union and
the good results it had attained. He con-
cluded by urging the Epworthians to con-
tinue their good work.
The election of officers was held. 1t re-
suited in the choice of the following
President, George H. Lincks, West Side
Chapter; First Vice President, George
Saywell, Trinity; Second Vice President.
Vice President, Miss Gertrude Seguine,
Lafayette; Fourth Vice President, Miss
H. 1Atchisea, Simpson; Secretary, George
A. Isley, Grace; Treasurer, Robert Stats,
st. Paul's; Superintendent Junior League,
Miss Ida Lewis, Bergen Point
President Lincks presented the outgoing
president, Mr.. Hahn, with solid gold
Epworth League badge.
The rally was considered one of the
most successful held in long time
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-03-09
.BOERS' FLIGHT CERTAIN
Lord Roberts Says Kruger
and Steyn Were Present
and Couldn't Stop It.
[Rv cable 10 The Asgoeiated Press. ]

LONDON, March 9, 1900.-The War
office has received the following despatch
from Lord Roberts,
POPLAR GROVE, Friday Morning.
Presidents Kruger and Steyn were both
present at the fight of March and did
all in their power to rally their troops.
The rout, however, was complete, the men
declaring that they could not stand
against the British artillery and such
formidable force of cavalry"
From various quarters come signs OF
the possibility of peace in South Africa
being shortly within the bounds of prac-
tical politics All the dispatches from
Lord Roberts headquarters, including
those of the Commander-inIChief himself,
indicate the lack of guiding spirit among
the Beers and individual Generalization,
portending disintegration unless speedily
stemmed.
The flight of the Burghers from Poplar
Grove, according to all accounts, was
wholly ingIorious. A Times despatch
from Poplar Grove, under yesterday s
date, goes so far as to assert that the
Beers rout was so complete that the sub
mission of the Free State is being de-
manded by the Burghers from their I'M
willing President, and it is expected that
its submission will be demanded within
a week The correspondent adds
probably the Beers wisest course was
fight, but it was most undignified and
is certain to produce CONSERVATION at
Bloemfontein. There is great outcry
against any further identification of the
Free state with the sTransvaars inter-
ests.'
Dispatches from the Boer camp at
Glencoe, via Lorenzo MARQUEE, depict
President Kruger as donning bandolier,
seizing a rifle and inviting volunteers to
accompany him, as he wished to have a
shot ait the enemy himself.
President Kruger is also quoted as hav-
ing declared in his address to the troops
that he s'did not know whether anbitra-
ton or intervention would end the strug-
gle but that it would end quickly, within
the next month he strongly believed
In the meanwhile the British are not
staying their advance. Lord Roberts has
moved ten miles nearer Bloemfopteip,
evidently with the view of seizlng ana
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-03-09
P. 0. COMMITTEE COMING
Mr. William E. Drake telegraphs ''The
News from Washington
House Committee on Public Build
ings will visit Jersey City next week
Saturday.
CRESCENT CLUBS SMOKER.
Interesting Programme Given TO a
Large Crowd Last Night.

The annual stag of the Crescent Club,
one of the most popular organizations in
the city, was held last night at the home
of the organization. in Gregory street.
The Crescent Club is one of the Oldest
organizations in the city, springing, as 1t
does. from the Order of the Knights of
The Round Table. The membership list
includes the names of some of the best
known men of the city, and its social
affairs have always been conducted on
lines that lead to the highest standard of
entertainment. Last nights event was in
keeping with former affairs.
A large crowd was present. The pro-
gramme was varied and pleasing, con-
sisting as it did of singing, dancing, IN
strumental music, recitationS and pleas
ing stories, such as put all in hearing in
the best humor. The usual method OF
distributing pipes and tobacco and serv-
ing refreshments was followed.
The majority of the numbers on the
programme were given by some of Got
thold's Gigantic Gathering of Carefully
Chosen Celebrities who are playing at
the Bon Ton This portion OF the show
was as fine as tn etalented company gives
at the Bon Ton. Besides the professional
talent, there were several well known To-
cal lights. The popular Robert McDon-
William Higgins. Misses Bell, Sammons
and Linn sang and told stories. Charles
Shields of Hoboken sang My Lady Lou ,
'sSweet sixteen a sentimental song, and
several other popular vocal selections
were well done by Patrick Walsh.
Among those present were:-Horace
F'arrier Edward O'Brien. Edward. Her
mann. ex-Alderman Moran, Counsellor
Donelan. Samuel Blakey, Charles Harris,
John McNulty, Harry Janckie, Richard
O'ConneH, Patrick Walsh, John Shields
Captain Frederick Farrier, Charles Weber
Harry Rose, Charles Higgins, ex-Commis-
siener John Brennan, Charles Ellis Wini-
fred S. Weed, Henry Strang, Walter Far
rier. Richard Wolf, Albert Goodyear
Phillip Hermann, Ralph Farrier, Stephen
Guerin.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-03-09
FULL TEXT OF THE BILL.
Gov. Voorhees, Measure
Which the Administra-
tion Desires Enacted.

The new Franchise Tax bill, prepared
by Governor VOORHEES,, Speaker Jones and
others, providing for a 2 per cent. tax on
the gross income of the corporations it
affects, and introduced into the House
Wednesday by Assembyman Charles
Seward Foote of Union, is in full as fol-
lows
The bill is entitled "An act for the tax
alton of all of the property and franchises
of persons, partnerships, associations
or corporations, except municipal, using
or occupying public streets, highways,
roads or other public places" and con-
tinues, after the usual enacting clause:-
l. All the property, real and personal,
and franchises Of all persons, co-partner-
ships, associations or corporations, hav-
ing acquired authority or pernissionsfrom
the State or from any taxing district
thereof, or having the right to use or
occupy and occupying the streets, high
ways, roads. lanes or public places in this
State shall hereafter be valued, assessed
and taxed as hereinafter provided.
q The respective assessors or officers,
having like powers and duties to per-
form in each taxing district in this State
shall each year ascertain the value of
such property located in, upon or under
any public street, highway, road, lane or
other public place in each taxing district,
and the value of the property not so To-
Gated. When so ascertained, all such
property shall be assessed and taxed at
Slocal rates, as now provided by law, and
all proceedings for appeal, review and
collection now available shall remain APP
plicable.
8. The officers, whose duty it is to make
the assessment in each taxing district,
shall annually make a return, certified in
writing. on or before the third Tuesday
of September, of tie valuation Of all
property assessed llndeS the provisions Of
+f5s act which Is as III. upon or
,,,sya. anv street. Riga as', road, lane or
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-03-09
PEACE OR DELAY?
Kruger's Message to Sails
bury Regarded as a
Ruse to Gain
Time.
HIS DEMAND TO BE REJECTED
Great Britain's Terms Are
Far Beyond What Beers
Are Now Willing to
Accept.
rRv Cable to The Associated Press


LONDON, March 9, 19OO.-(5;10 z. MI
Late this afternoon it is learned that the
peace rumors were founded on the Iact
that President Kruger has appeaied TO
Lord Salisbury for a cessation of nos
tilities offering at length by eaple, lhe
terms which he is willing to accept. These,
however, are not taken seriously, as tney
include practically nothing more than
what the Transvaal Government offered
prior to the issuing of the British ult1-
matum.
Official circles here regard the propo-
sitions as merely ruse of the Boers TO
gain time and do not consider that Presl-
dent Kruger is yet ready to consider the
sweeping demands which Great Britain
will make as reimbursement for the loss
of life and great expenditure.
1t was understood that President
Kruger's advances had met with an en-
phatic rejection at the hands of Lord
Salisbury. who is believed to have sald
that no such attempt to retain the 1nde-
pendence of the Transvaal can be con-
sidered for moment by the British GOV
ernment.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-03-09
LIBRARYS ELECTRICITY.
Contract for Lighting and Heat
ing Awarded to the Will
Jams Company.

The Library Trustees met last evening
and opened bids for the lighting and wir-
ing of the new Library building. The
George A. Williams Company, the only
Jersey City firm of the four bidders, " as
awarded the contract. His bids were the
lowest. The Trustees also learned that
this firm has the best facilities for prose-
cutting the work, which will be Begun
within week.
The successful bidders figures are
5,S2S for the lighting, and $1,767 Tor the
bells, total of $1,000. Edward Heaton
put in a bid for the total amount of work
without specifying the amount for each
branch of the work. His bid was S9069.
THE other bidders were William BroWe,
s7 .566 for light, and 81 1,702 for bells; and
FINDERS & Hunt, $S,225 for light and 81, 7S5
for bells.