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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-12-10
THE CANTEEN AGAIN.
II FInds Defender Among the Army
ChapIains.

Washington, December s.-fhe Senate
committee on military affairs today con-
tinued its hearing upon the anti-canteen
provision of the military bill hearing, In
addition to a number Of short speeches In
advocacy Of the provision, a protest
against 10 from Rev. MIR. Miller, who
served IA months asian army chaplain in
the Philippines,
Speaking for the advocates Of the anti
canteen provision, Rev. W. II. Crafts gave
the result of his own observations OF the
operation OF the cantsen at Newport, af-
ter the Gloss OF the Cuban war. He said
he had found 10 as low as the lowest sa-
loon, and that q regular orgie was In
progress the day he was there, the result
being that most OF the soldiers at the post
deserted that night.
Kew. Mr.. Miller gave his unreserved In
dorsement to the osnteen, and said that
this view was the result of actual obser
walton In the Philippines. He declared
himself to be temperance man and said
that 1t was because he is such he took
this position. In the Philippines the
canteen Is not. he said, the low groeshop
that has been described, but is entitled 10
be called a post exchange, as it Is official.
lv called. lie was sure that these ex'
changes do much to restrict drunkenness
The reason for his position was found
in the fact that If the soldiers could not
get the lager beer and the light wines
supplied at the canteens, they would pat
ronizs this low Groggsries kept by the ma
tives, where only vino is sold. This
lIquor he described as especially harmful
to health, and said its effect often was al
most to cause insanity. Many VINO
Joints has been destroyed by this estsb-
Iishment OF the canteen.
MIR. Miller expressed the opinion that
9s per cent of the officers of the army
are favorable to the canteen. and also
said that the enlisted men want it. He
quoted written opinions from post com
manders In the Philippines in support Of
his position.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-12-10
FROM BOX 92I
Alarm For "a Lively Blaze In the House
ofFrank Wallace.

The alarm from box 92l about quar-
terTpast twelve O'Clock Sunday morning
was for fire In the house of Frank Wal.
lace at ~ Mabel street, Deering centre.
The fire was caused by an oVerheated
stove in the Kitchen in the ell OF the
house. The family was awakened by
the smell Of smoke and Mr.. Wallac, ran
to the nearest fire alarm box and turned
In the alarm. The fire had obtained
great Roadway before the 1rsmsn
reached the place and the ell was nearly
all burned down, while the rest nf the
house was badly damaged by flames,
smoke and water. A greater part OF the
furniture, which was uninsured, was
saved. The house was a two story and a
half dwelling with n ell and was built
about year ago. 1t WAS owned as we'll
as occupied by MIR, ssWallaoe. The loss
Is estimated at about $500, and the in .
surance for that amount in the agency OF
L, q Jones. Mr.. Wallace Is member
of ladder 5's company in Portland.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-12-10
Gall for BOVOX i B:y. ~ SsP Fss
CHINESE ATROCITIES.

Pekin, December 6.-Captain Wingate
and Ryder who accompanied the expedi-
tion to Kalgan returned to-day. During
their absence they visited several places
to which the Germans did not go, but
they encountered no opposition. They
Learned that some twelve Europeans, most
" Swedish and Norwegian missionaries,
bssides CAPTAIN Watts Jones were massa-
cred at Kwei Hua Hacheng by orders OF
the taotai and that one hundred native
Christians had also been nut to death.
The details of the outrages are most re-
voting.
Captains .Wingate and Ryder visited
the Belgian station where the priests in
charge ana 5000 converts had sustained
. prolonged siege by Boxers and imperi a
troops. They were Informed that other
stations further west are still besieged,
mt only by Boxers but by Chinese troops
acting under orders from the authorities
and this in spite OF the assurances OF the
plenipotant iariss that the government
is doing Its utmost to suppress outrages.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-12-10
MANLEY MAY ACoEpT.

New York, December S.-The Tribune
says: Joseph Ii. Manlsy of Augusta,
Me-. of the Rennblioan national commit
tee, has gone to Washington to ses the
President conserving the internal reve-
nue. commissionership, made vacant by
the death or Commissioner Wilson. Mr..
Manlsy is to be the speaker OF the next
Maine legislature and while he is in the
legislature he cannot hold federal office.
1t IL understood, however, that he
will be asked to take the cfiiee after the
adjournment of the Maine legislature In
March. MIR. Manlsy's friends here said
that II the place were offered to him ON
those terms he was likely to accept
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-12-10
PORTLAND WON.
Local Polo Players Bee, the Gardiner
Team.

The Portlands won from the GARDENERS
in tine polo game at City hall before a
crowd Of 800 people Saturday evening.
Both teams started of at about the same
speed aud the indications were that the
contest would be close and exciting. But
after the baginnina of the second period
the locals got their wind and pullsd away
from the VISITORS so that afterwards 1t
WAS only a question Of how many goals
Manager Sullivan's aggregation would be
able to knock into the cage. Towards the
end of the game the GARDENERS rallied and
succeeded In adding another to the single
goal which they had made up to that
time. Each OF the Portland pl ayers did
good, lively work for which they were
accorded sons hearty applause from the
enthusiasts. Swords, as usual, played
q great game in Portland, repeating the
grsnn performance which he gave at City
hall during the last visit of the Gardi-
ners, Only by the most skilful work
were the Portlauds able to send the ball
by the big fellow at the Gardiner cage.
While playing was going on for the fifth
goal whatmough fell TO the floor and in
jured his leg, delaying tbs game for a
short time.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-12-10
BUFFALo's BIG SHOW.

Buffalo. n. r., December s.--Lights
were turned on tonight at the macbin-
Pan-Amerioan grounds, this being the
first o. the great structures to be iIlumi-
mated. AS the electric current oourssd
through the myriad Of incandesoent lamns
tae effect was strikingly brilliant and
gave slight idea OF the results that
will be attained when the eetric tower
and other great structures of the expo.
lition are illuminated.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-12-10
A MAINE DERELICr.

Nassau, W. l., December S.-The dere-
hot schooner Mary E. Lermond of Thorn
aston, Me drifted ashore at Abaco, De-
cember 2. ta .s.-sa -,
The Mary e. Lermond was abandoned
September IL In latitude 30; longitude
IS, bound from Fernandina to Martinique,
aden with lumber and has since been re-
ported q number of times as a dangerous
obstruction to navigation, and was set on
fire and burned to the waters edge.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-12-10
GOING TO BANGOR.


ESPECIAL TO THE FREss.1
Bath, Me-, December S.-Rookland
sees Its last polo game next Monday
night. The patronage there has not been
what 1t shoula be and since Manager
william Long left several weeks ago, the
club has been run under the league man
agenent Today a meeting was held at
she ofics of Secretary Harry @. Webher
In Bath and an offer made several days
ago by narties from Bangor asking
for franchise and Offering to give a
guarantee of 5000 to remaiR in the league
until the close of the season was consid
cred. 1t was finally decided to transfer
the Rock land team TO Bangor on this
condition and go Rocklsnd sees It's last
game Monday Thursday night the Ban
gors open at home with Gardiner and
Will follow the same schedule Rock
land was to have had. This removes the
only weak spot in the league as the other
cities are playing to good business and
as the team Bangor Is 10 have is a close
second it will no doubt make big hit
in the Queen city.
It's last game in that city and will be
transferred to Bangor. At Rockland
the patronage has been decidedly poor
since the season began.
There will be two games in Portland
this week, Bangor play Ing at City hall
"Wednesday evening and Bath on Friday
evening.
whatmough Is improving in his work
ana is playing a steady game.
Roberts will be great acquisition to
the Lewistons. For years he has been
one of the stars OF the game.
"Big Dick"' Furbush continues to be
one OF the best drawing cards on the orr
cult. lie is alway given hearty recep-
ton when he appears on the surface.
MoGilvray Keeps up his good work for
the Bath team. There is no better polo
player in the country than this man.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-12-10
ON THE WAR PATH.

deputy Msrshals Chenery and Firth
went out on tina war path Saturday In
the afternoon Deputy Chenery made seiz-
ures at Skerrett's place .545 Commercial
street, MilIer's place. S75 Fore strest and
at Brownrig's place, 40 Commercial
street. In the evening Deputy Firth
again called at Sullivan's place and
cleaned out the new stock Of intoxicants.
He also secured some OF the ardent at
Kane's place, 6lS Fore street.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-12-10
HER WRISTS BROKEN.

Mrs. WeIoh, lady about 81 years of
age, who boards in the family OF John
g. Brady at 4O7 Fore street, fell on the
10y sidewalk on Pleasant street, near the
foot of south street, She was returning
from church. Officers Ball and Mitchell
were near at hand and assisted Mrs.
Welch to her home Later in the even
ing she was taken to the Maine General
hospital ana the physicians found that
she had broken both OF her wrists
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-12-10
Food changed to Poison.

Purifying food in the intestlnes pro-
duces effects like those of arsenic, but
Or. Kings New Life PILLS expel the pol
sons from clogge1 bowels. gently, easily
but surely, curing Oonstipation, Bilious
ness, Sick Readache. Feyers, all Liver,
Kidney anq Bowel TROUBLES. Only zoo at
II. P. ). Goold, OFT Congress ~.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-12-10

she having played for him the summer
before, because he wanted to get an or
uhsstra from nearer home which he could
ind out about before be engaged 1t.
Mr.. Staples was still ON the stand I'M
dergoing cross-examination when the
court Adjourned for the afternoon.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-12-10
SIX TO ONE.

Lewiston Beat Bath Before the Seasons
biggest Crowd.
Lewiston, December S.-Before the larg-
est audience of the season Lewiston de-
feated Bath tonight by a score of six to
one. The game was hard fought, and
abounned In brilliant plsvs. Hipson for
Lewison and McGilvray for Bath were
the stars OF the game. The line up and
sll mInarY:
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-12-10

Score, Portland. 0; Gardiner, 2
Rushes, Campbell Z, DawFon 2. stops.
Swords 50, Mallory 50. Foul, Mckay.
Referee, Lane. Hickey.
In the amateur game the West Ends de-
fsated the Forest Citys by score of to o.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-12-10
The National Traders Bank OF
Portland,

The annual meeting of the stockholders Of the
National Traders Bank of Portland viii be held
ii o'clock a. m, Tuesday, January 8, 1901; for
The choice of directors and such other business
as may legally come before the meeting;
JOHN NJ GOULD,
decsdtd Cashler
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-12-10
Bath

Score, Lewiston, 6; Bath, /. Rushes,
Hipson 8, Mercer 4. stops, Janelle IA,
Burgess 10. Referee, Connolly. Timer,
MoDonough. Attendance, 1900.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-12-10
HAIR ON LADIES' FACES,

The Zante Hair Destroyer. a harmless liquid
for the removal Of snperfiuous hair. lt not
fIfifutes bit VIII. II applied every third day.
rSInOIe 1t permanently. The length OF
time Il takes to entirely destroy II depends on
send for circular.
Coverings Paris Hair Store,
1899 Washington ST., Boston.
oetlS eoou .
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-12-10
THE PLAINTIFFS CASE.

Mr.. whitehonse opened for the plain
titfs. He stated his case practically as
given above, claiming that the orches-
ira was discharged without cause ;
that the music given was of a first
class character and that Mr.. Staples had
violated his contract In disoharging them
in the way he did and had also injured
their professional regulations as mn-
sicians and thereby prevented them from
getting another engagement for the re-
mainder OF the season.
Mira. Thompson was the first witness
called. She said that she played the ciar-
met in the orchestra, had played 1t for
two years. She also played the piano and
mandolin. Had played the plano for IS
years and had bean q teacher Of the man
dolin for six years. In her opinion, the
orchestra played harmoniously, accurate
IL and without discord. In the dance
music, the time was even and regular.
The audience seemed to be delighted with
the music and frequently applauded.
They also received encores, The guests
always attended the performances and
were very attentive. The witness also
stated that the orchestra played a short
engagement at Underwood after the
Fadettes had left, and gave satisfaction;
but this testimony was ruled out by the
court on the ground that the orchestra
was not then composed OF the Identical
members who played at the Old Orchard
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-12-10


know anything about the individuals
Of the orchestra.
"rhen why did you retain Miss Under
hill after Mrs. Thompson's orchestra had
been discharged" asked Mr.. Whitehouss.
Mr.. Staples said that Miss Underhin
had asked to remain until she could get
q position. He had allowed her to play
to pay for her board.
MIR. Whltehous, then asked Mr.. Staples
how 1t happened that hs had received a
letter from Mrs. Demming who fur
nishsd the music after Mrs Thompson
left before he had discharged Mrs, Thomp-
son in which shs said she would come to
Old Orchard he said he had received Il
letter from her Offering to come to his
house, and when hs found Mrs Thomp
sons orchestra unsatisfactory he then en-
gagged Mrs. Demming.
He explained that he had not engaged
Mrs Demming to come before hs dis.
charged Mrs. Thompson's orchestra.
Judge Bonney asked how he got a letter
to Cony Island. where Mrs Demming
was then playing and back to Ola
Orchard after he found Mrs Thompson's
orchestra was unsatisfactory, In such q
short time MIR. Staples, 50 Mrs. Ihomp-
son said, had showed letter from Mrs
DemminR when he discharged her, stating
that Mrs Denming would come to Old
Orchard. MIR. Staples replied that Mrs.
Demming had written him that she
could come, not that she would come.
He had not showed Mrs. Thompson this
letter which was dated July 9Th, &C.
cording to Mrs Thofnrs5n's testimony.
He had merely told her about 10 ind the
letter was dated later than July 9th
anyway. He went on TO say that be had
wanted an orchestra of young women be-
cause this was novelty and his CUES 5
seemed to like an orchestra of young
women rather than one Of men. He
had not engaged Mrs. Dsmming at first,
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-12-19

- DWARF NORTON an ax-convtnt WIN
has served tbraa tar,ns ana = carS
yicted snfe-cracker who hears scars
all over his nod, 81 rasu,ts ~ epconn-
fers vitb nfrcars ~ ~ Iar 4, ,.as,a,,s
.a.t,,s... ~. -, ~ $3.50 !,
.s..'',o ~ 'ne Wes'' y ~ jan charbeo
with having participated In the robbery
OF Frisch Brothers iewery store on last
Sunday morning Though the evidence
against Norton is not absolutely conciu-
sive sufaciant pyaos ~ III Lroy,iaas ID
y. ~" a'ian - SUN - nave aeeh oo-
thiheu 70 warrant thiet Mefedith ana
detective Wappenstein, who arrested him,
In believing that before the expiration
of another twcntv-four hours they viii
have ipformatinp f~or, tho nr,sonar vbtch
MIN Iaaa ~ ~, ,.,sr,,,,,r,. ~ ~ stoiar
ta,sa,r,' 80 - ~ 'NoNe's " '"e s'O'e''
Not only is Norton believed to have
participated in the robbery OF the Frisch
establishment, but the officers express
session tbat IL was also connected with
~. ,.,se rrs..s .'.,. I, = .
.re. 'oos ~ ,s'o .'. i,"e,s saoie ~
Noseinper 10 anu possibly ASSISTED IN
the ROBBERY OF the Western Lumber Conn
pany's mill at Portland, December .. In
which A7un was taken from the cashier
by three masked highwaymen
Marian was Arrested ~, petactiyes Wan
pehsteih anu ,haet Metedith ON ocelne NJ az
avenue, shortly after dark last night,
In state or partial intoxication. The
arrest was the result OF information OBJ
tatned from sonrcas which the officers
- ,s,.,,s.,,t saa,,,,a ~ aI,,,,,,a Nnr,rn
~. ,,,,,,,,,,,at,i ~ tni,os 49,
','sytar. ma 4 s,a,nb made pf his cinth-
ns. ~ ~ ,',e' rs' l,nsaS ME-, ios ,I
q. az ',s.s,.. ann ear,hnr st ts,
ha ~ sas,ta's ,,,t% = sIa s,,nh % b. ear.
rinl ~ NAV ~ hia ,ocatin,, rnr alter
~ W in e,. ~ NE S,., , ~ ~
,ik ses pa,'I,ns ~ S'g, H. .,, is
NY NY p"te h' ~ ~, ""''"s iees'''s
49, p,,,.ts,' t,,s,n,,s,si,, ,y,,,aaia,a,, rr,
betectiNc Mal'pei,seV,h iiui''',lta'sts pis- -
1870, nv ~ s,r, M. , ara fe,,, ~
tha4 s,hiia d mould n,,t throw, ths lnrts
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-12-19
EXPLAINS HIS ACTION.
Mr.. Vance Tells why He Commenced
Action Against Seattle Gas
Conn many.


The appearance of the state Of Wash
ington In the superior court of this coun-
ty against the Seattle Gas and Electric
Company, by means of quo warranto
proceeding. has elected much comment
in this city. In order to ascertain Mr..
dent of the Post-Inteiligencer yesterday
secured a personal interview with him.
Mr.. Vance said:
The proceeding is one in which pri-
vate relator could not sue. If the state
can proceed II can do SO only on the rela-
ton of the attorney general Having given
what examination time would permit to
the representations of the parties desir-
ing to test for public interest the con-
unuance of the company's franchise, per-
mission was given for the institution of
the quo warranto. This permission has
never been refused by the present attor-
ney general In a proper case of public mo-
ment, nor will ii be. His proceeding Is not
even a positive expression OF opinion by
this Office on the merits OF the case,
though 1t certainly will have one result,
and possibly two. The first will determine
If the proceedings affecting franchise
granted by municipal corporation may
be maintained on the relation of the at
torney general. IL this is determined af-
firmatively, the second result will deter
mine whether the gas company has per-
petual franchise"
This Interview has been submitted to
prominent attorneys. of this city, who state
that 1t Is apparently a question in Mr..
Vance's mind whether he has any BUSH
ness in this proceeding or not. and that
he seems to be endeavoring to find out
The ultimate result OF his move Is at pres
ent entirely problematical. 1t is said.
however, that it does not have the sane
ton of the corporation counsel, who repre-
sents the city's interests, and that it
was commenced without his request or
knowledge
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-12-19
IEIIS FIRED THE SHOTS.
!. -.~rR,s JURY DECLARES lie
-.rsrp DEATH OF LOLA JONES.
|-~usn Murderer Will Have to
s,.na Trial for Capital Onense-
- peen Drinking When Trag-
~ Occurred-win Not Talk.

|..ks q. Francis, who shot and killed
q "a 7cneA at Franklin, Sunday. will have
-.s-s trial for murder in the first de-
me inquest held yesterday at
:-x,In. under the direction of Deputy
~er Powers, resulted in verdict to
&. .G.cf that deceased came to her death
Shot from a revolver in the hands OF
- The accused is now in the coun-
a IN. having been brought down from
'rHlln yesterday by the local consta-
~ hound over to the superior court
eY tucker, justice of the peace.
/ q, the Inquest II developed that prior to
~ tvoubIe franklin had been drinking,
~ sae much angered by some unknown
-.s He went into a room occupied by
y {rofher OF Miss Jones. and getting a
<a--lysr. stepped to where she was work.
Il I sewing machine. and fired three
~ She was shot through the brain,
IA Sied almost Instantly.
/ hi after was found on the prisoner. adj
S.us1d to friend in Victoria, which con-
3Sa the following language:
a "A eoing on a drunk today, and no
1sr what will happen before get
1S.>rh. / am getting so now that ] do
~ 80 what happens to me. When peo-
"A lin TO tell lies now. what will they
m sftf awhile? so today / am going to
I. day Of reckoning, and ! do not
1w What will happen before get
11rxh. You know when | get my head
/ - u nghting whisky and my Portuguese
I'M -. have not got any sense"
5SS611s refuses to make any statement
q IL trouble at this time. He was
M Yesterday at the county jail by his
<iGe and stepfather, who are Seattle
5i61u. They are preparing to engage
11Sel for his defense.
/ y@S1 III who was killed is said to have
I young woman of good character,
. ~ rsspected In Franklin She was about
4 5sofS OF age. and was well known to
fie1 people In Seattle.
SoIs formerly lived In Seattle, hav-
113n employed In various buildings as
~ and In other capacities. After
~ Seattle he went to Tacoma and
5{ed there for some time, and more
1ly has been employed in the mines
TfSntlin. He is short, well-buiIt
~ nof more than rs years Of age, and
cuist, orderly demeanor.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-12-19
@AND JURY MEETS TODAY.
oeN1 vealre Jssucd NY Judg~ Ham
ferd tn Fiji Vacancies
In Panel

me federal jury which was expected
y commence work yesterday afternoon,
nke up Its duties this morning This
zy Was necessitatcd by the inability
eome q the Jurors summoned to be
2nl. To fill out the shortage Judge
lssuEd Yesterday issued a special venire
mne names. Those drawn were Alex
N buchanan. David Krimpie, George
~ hampton. j. NJ. H. Atkinson. w. H.
Sy. 3. l.. Cox, William y. Hohus.
sonts and Roy A. Pinkham The jury
sonvene this morning at $3.50.
70 this delay, Judge HanfoTd
~ w only routine work yesterday
4fse W Milham, OF Winthrop. okan-
county, was appointed United
s.ee Sommissioncr- Chin Den, a native
Cnlnaman, was allowed to remain
su's country. Ching Hung. VIII, had
M efuered deported, secured a stay
4l further orders Robert and Amelia
sL who recently filed a petition In
FA'urscy, were given a discharge.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-12-19
CONFEssEs HIS CRIME.


Cortes Miller who was formerly a
waiter In this city, was brought before
Judge Hanford yesterday to plead to the
charge OF forgery. He admitted his
court
Milier's case is somewhat peculiar He
was In this city several months ago and
received money order for IS. payable
to his sister. who was then absent from
the city He forged her name to an en-
dorsement and thus made the order pay
able to himself. He then went to Alaska.
not thinking that he would ever be prose
cuted for the theft. He was reported
against by the postoffice officials. trailed
By the secret service men and apprehend-
ed on q warrant sent by United States
Attorney Gay, Of Alaska
When he returned here to stand trial
Miller confessed his guilt and the attend
ing circumstances to Mr.. Gay.