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The Portland daily press., 1900-09-28
DIR. BAKER MODERATOR.
Elected to Preside ntNcxt COngrega-
tiOnnI Conference.

Augusta, September s7-The closing
session Of the Congregational conference
this morning was well attended, nearly
all the delegates remaining over till the
last. The place OF holding the next con-
ference is q matter which is left to the
trustees Of the missionary society, and
at the present time it is wholly undecid-
ed where it Will be held 1t has been
some time since the brethren met in the
eastern part of thu state and 1T may be
that the invitation may come from that
direction.
The committee on resolutions expressed
the thanks OF the conference to the rail-
roads and steam boats for reduced rates !;
to churches and citizens of Augusta and
HaIlowell for their hospitality and to the
speakers. On temperance the resolutions
say: "We recognize the sad and danger
GUS conditions in our state due to the
non-enforcsment of the prohibitory law,
and we pledge to the Maine State Civic
League our cordial support in every
possible way to make its courageous
but difficult work a success.
A resolution of sympathy for the mis-.
sionaries in China was passed, special
reference being made to the Maine
martyrs, Misses GooId and Morrill, The
committee on the corresponding score
tary's report urged that 1T be taken home
and presented to the churches in way
to set them at work to gain the lost
ground.
The following nominations were made
and confirmed: Recording secretary,
Rev. Charles S. Crane, Yarmouth; CORE
spending secretary, Rev. e. NJ. Cousins,
Biddeford; auditor, Deacon j. NJ. Gould,
Portland; committee of arrangements
Rev. Norman McKinnon, Augusta
nominating committee, Revs. d. j.. Yale,
Bath; G. A. Merrill, New Sharon; g.
S. Mills, Belfast; q. IL. Cutler, Bangor
q. N. Davis, Cranberry Isles; ii. n.
Pringle, Eastport. There was contest
for the moderatorship, DIR. Smith Baker,
Rev. Norman McKinnon and Rev. 9. G.
McCully dividing the votes on the first
ballot. Mr.. McCuny withdrew and on
the second ballot DIR. Baker having 40 OF
the B6 ballots, was declared slected.
Rev. g. S. Mills of Belfast read a pa
per on the caste spirit of the church in
which he defended the church from the
charge that the strictly caste spirit
prevails at the present time, and made
an earnest plea for broader welcome to
all conditions of men.
He urged pastors to sac that the
churches embodied the utmost cordiality
and that they especially made strangers
feel at home and that the zest OF whole
soul acquaintanoeship be made general.
Rev. Daniel E Putnam of Hoult on
spoke on the ''obtainment of spi ritual
power"
A message OF best wishes for success
in her work was sent to Mrs j.. M. n.
Stevens at the W q. T. u. convention
now in session at Calais.
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by local applications. as they cannot reach the
disased portion Of the ear There is only one
way % euro Deafness and that Is by constifu-
uoual remedies. Deafness 1, caused by ar In
hamed condition Of the mucous lining of the
Eustachian Tube. When this tube IS inhamed
ing. and when n is entirely closed, Deafness Isl
the result, and unless the Inflammation can be-
taken out and this tube restored To It's normal
condition. hearing will be destroyed forever :
nine cases out 81 ten are caused by Cafarrh.
which Is nothing but an nlamed condition OF
mucous surface.
We win give One hundred. Dollars for any
case Of Deafness lcaused by catarrh) that can
not be cured by Halls Catarrh cure. Send for
circulars, free.
+. J. CHENEY Co, Toledo, o.
SOLD by Drnggi u.s. 75c
Halls Family Pills are the best
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Canton, Me, September 27.-At the
Androscoggin Valley fair today the at
fractions were horse races in the 30 and
2.20 classes and an exhibition mile.
Charles M. won the 80 in three
straight heats, best time 2 81. The 2.20
event was well fought from start to fin
sh. George L. took the first heat In 2.27
and Benvenuto won the second In 2.27.
Then Susie s., by Allegro, won the race
in three straight amid great Excitement
Best times2.26
John w. Thompson three year old
Nelldora, by Alclayone, dam Louviska
gave on exhibition mile, doing the last
quarter in 81 Ia seconds, the fastest quar-
ter ever trotted in this section.
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-28
STILL TALKING TRUSTS.
Mr.. Bryan Has Forgotten All About the
"ParamOunt" Issue.

Dakota City, Neb., September ~
William J. Bryan arrived here tonight
and addressed a meeting in the court
house yard. He made three speeches
during the day, travelling almost 40
miles by carriage and $50 miles by rail.
The weather was cold and raw through
out, rain falling at intervals.
The entire day was devoted to the third
congressional district and it was large
ly canvass in behalf of Edgar Howard
candidacy for Congress. From PappiIlon
Mr.. Bryan drove to Blair in company
with Mr. Howard, a distance of 30 miles,
making two brief speeches on the way,
one at Willard and the other at Benning-
ton. The drive consumed more than
four hours and It was almost 4 O'Clock
when Blair was reached. AS Mr. Bryan
was to take the train at this point for
Dakota City, he had only little more
than half an hour for his talk. In his
speech at Dakota City, Mr.. Bryan paid
especial attention TO trusts. lie declared
that In the Paris treaty with Spain,
the United States had not secured any
title to the Philippines, but had secured
only a license to hunt there. At the con-
clusion of his speech Mr. Bryan left for
Sioux City, Ia, where he viii spend the
night.
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-28

Bangor, September 27.-At 7.30 O'Clock
on Wednesday night as the tally-ho
coach McGregor, owned and driven by
W. ID. McGregor OF East Corinth, an old
and experienced coach driver and occu-
pied by party of Is Bangor gentlemen,
was coming down Harlow street one of
the rear wheels struck a car standing
upon the track of the Penobscot & Cen
trial railroad, breaking the wheel and
throwing the occupants of the coach to
the ground, breaking the leg OF one man.
The party, which consisted of the fol-
lowing men; g. 9. Emerson, Harry j.
Arnold, +. il. Small, Hon. f. o. BeaI,
Hon. L. K. Stetson, e. E. Walker, A
r. Day, G. d. Stanford, Harry A Chap
man, DIR. e. 3. Sanger, G. IL. Atwoods,
s. A. Sterling, W. w. Palmer, f. B.
Cutler and John L. Cutler, Jr, and L.
IL. White, was returning from the Exeter
fair, where they had passed the day.
Nearly every one OF the party sustained
some injury, the most serious being that
of Mr.. Palmer, whose right thigh was tract
ured. MIR. Small suffered four or five Sc
we're cuts on the head which bled pro-
fusely and Mr. Chapmans ankle was
sprained. DR.. Sanger was thrown, with
others, who were riding outside, violently
to the ground, but sustained no injury
further than severe shaking up.
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MR. BRYAN CoMINa EAsr.

Lincoln, Neb, September % w. j.
Bryan started today upon his last tour Of
the country in the interest Of his Presi-
DENTAL campaign. Today is to be spent
in eastern Nebraska and tonight Mr..
Bryan will CROSS the Missouri river to
Sioux City, la.
Mr.. Bryan expressed himself as feeling
In excellent physical condition.
Mr.. Bryan also expressed himself hope.
full as to the outlook and said that he
would not return to Lincoln until two
or three days before election. He VIII
speak in this city Saturday nightpreced-
ing election.
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-28
AMERICA LEADS.
Received Highest Number ofAwards OF
Any Foreign Nation at Paris

Paris, September 27.-The jury of final
appeal in the exposition awards has fin
ished its work. The statement prepared
for the United States commission shows
America received the highest total
awards Of any nation save France, and
that she also received more awards in
each classification, except grand prizes,
IN which Germany secured q greater
number. The figures, excepting for
France, follow:
Grand Prizes-United States, 215; Ger
many, 256; Russia, 209; Great Britain, 1873.
Gold medals-United States, 547; Ger
many $40; Russia, BAG; Great Britain, 4C6.
Silver medals-United States, SOB;
Germany, $40; Russia, All; Great Britain,
517.
Bronze medals-Unfted States, Sol;
Germany, 32l; Russia, 321; Great Britain,
40.
Honorable mentiOD-United States
34S; Germany, 1874; Russia, 2O6; Great
Britain, POS.
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-28
NEW YORK SAFE.
Democrats Crying That Republicans
Are cOrrupting State.

New York, September 27.-The follow
ing telegram was sent today from state
headquarters to each of the presidents
of Democratic county committees:
Republican reported to be starting
in to corrupt the state and buy the cleo
tion and corrupt voters to stay at home
Study the situation carefully in your
county; 500 reward for detection Of each
offender.
(Signed) flames X. Mcclure -
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-28
OBITUARY.
CAPTAIN GEORGE WAL DEN.

CAPTAIN GEORGE WAL DEN.
Captain George Walden, retired, of the
United States revenue cutter service, died
Tues day night at his house, 10 Carruth
street, Ashmont In point Of service he
was the second Oldest living officer in this
department. He was born at Cape Eliza
beth, Jnly %, 1925, and was the
son of Captain Green Walden, Of the
revenue cutter service. When about
eighteen years of age he entered the ser
vice under his father on the cutter Nor
ris. In June, 1916, the vessel was ordered
to Key West to cooperate with the navy
IN the Mexican war, and the young man
was engaged in several battles during the
conflict. On Oct. IL, 1916, the Morris
was destroyed in a cyclone oil Key West
During the early part OF the civil war
heswas stationed on the Cushing In Port
land harbOr. In 1862 the boat was cap
tured by the COnrederates, while he was
on shore leave, and he played an impor-
tant part in the effort to recapture her. In
1863 be was stationed on the Naugatuok,
and during an engagement in which the
boa cOOperated with Fort Schuyler. he
sustained wounds from which he never
recovered. While serving as officer OF the
deck One-nun0red pound gun rccO1loo
and burst, causing wounds in an arm
and ankle and breaking an ear-drum
so that he never recovered his hearing
lie was also stationed at Baltimore and
Philadelphia during the war. In 1868
be was made first lieutenant, and IN 1870
was made commander of the Petrol, and
stationed at Appalachioola, Fla. He was
ordered to Pensacola, ria, during the
yellow fever epidemic OF 1878, where he
lost MS only son, Percy. Later he was
ordered to Newport and New Orleans.
The last boat which he commanded was
the cutter Manhattan, stationed at New
York, from whicn position he was retired
In 1895. after forty-three years service.
Since then he has made his home In Ash
mont. A wife survives him.
CAPT. EDWARD DEERING BOYD.
AT CatskiH, N T., Monday, occurred
the death OF Capt. Edward d. Boyd, u
S. A., (retired), from heart failure. He
had been blind for many years. Capt
Boyd was born in Portland about 1882,
ana was the eldest son of the late Robert
and Mary Scott Boyd. Capt. Robert
Boyd, u. 5, navy, who was here about
10 years ago in command of the u. :.
S. Tennessee, was a brother.
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-28
STRUCK BY LIGHTNING,
Barn Burned with Horses, Cows and
Hens at Gorhnm, N. IL.
ESPECIAL TO THE PREss.1

SPECIAL TO THE PRESS.
Gorham, N. II September 27.-In a
heavy thunder storm which passed over
our town last night, the barn Of Mr..
Edgar Hartman at Gorham Hill, was
struck by lightning and burned to the
ground, together with three horses, two
COWS, about 30 hens, 10 tons OF hay and
carriages and farming tools, entailing
a loss OF about $1,000. The only insur-
ance is 5000 on the building. The heavy
rain which was falling saved the house
and other out buildings There was
no one at home at the time, save the
women folks OF Mr.. Hartman family,
and the tire SO quickly ignited the large
body of hay that 1t was impossible for
them to save anything,
The Mineral Spring company also had
some property in the barn, all Of which
was lost.
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-28
)KEYFUs NOR yer SATISFIED.

DREYFUS NOT YET SATISFIED.
Paris, September e7.-The Presse pub
fishes the text of an alleged letter from
Alfred Dreyfus to NJ Trardieux, the form
er minister OF justice, dated Geneva,
Switzerland, September 10, in which the
writer says:
1.-The moral effects Of the iniquity stiu
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-28

exist and the mental torture is o. s'o1'
as ever since justice has not been oOD'
me. the aim I pursue remains tne s~ n,nn
until attained, viz The legal fe''''''
OF my trial. .t,.rovlnr
The presse olfes this letter as p aV,ssne
that the Dravfusards are still aele, sa~e
and nerslst In their intention y ns,f
alive the hatreds and disoords o. ''''''
years.
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-28
WAS A SABATTUS WOMAN.
Suspicious Circumstances Attending
Finding ofBOdy in Androscoggin.

Lewiston, September 27.-The body
found floating in the Androscoggin river
Wednesday has been identified as that
OF Miss Lizzie Cobb of Sabattus. There
are some suspicious circumstances in
connection with the case which have not
been made public.
The authorities are Investigating the
matter,
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-28
THE LADIES.

The pleasant effect and perfect safety
with which ladies may use Syrup of Figs,
under all conditions, makes it their
favclit' remedy. To get the true and
genuine article, look for the name OF the
California Fig Syrup Co. printed near
the bottom OF the package. For sale by
all druggists.
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-28

At New York-New York, 6: PhiIadel-
phia, A.
At Pittsburg Pittsburgh; Cincinnati,
At Brooklyn-BrookIyn, 4; Boston,
2.
AT ST Louis-Both games prevented by
rain.
NATIONAL LEAGIIH STANnINa
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-28
They We're In Uniform And Acted
In Concert.
One Of Them Said They
Were Hired To Do Tt.
Governor Makes a Few Rem arks
ON Mob Rule.

Pueblo, Colo September 27.-When
the special train bearing the Roosevelt
party arrived here this evening, the sta
tion was crowded with people to see the
Governor. The reception committee
with carriages escorted Governor Roose
velt, Senators Lodge and Wolcott, ohm
Proctor Clarke, Curtis Guild, Jr and
General Irving Hale to Royal park,
where a procession was formed and
marched through the principal streets OF
the city. The streets were lined with
people. Three evening meetingsswere ar
ranged for and all of them were attended
by large audiences. During the day at
the various stopping places the crowds
were remarkably large and an unusual
interest atten ded the meeting. Govern
or Roosevelt in his speech at Leadvllle to-
day defended the occupation of the Phil
ippines and spoke mainly on the condi.
tion of prosperity now existing as
against the danger of a change in the ad-
ministration OF the country's affairs I'M
der Mr.. Bryan and the policy OF the Kan
sas City platform.
at Canon City Governor Roosevelt
militarism.
1.-THE only danger of imperialism that
win ever come In this country" he said,
els If it is invited as a reaction against
anarchy. Anarchy is the handmaiden of
tyranny. II ever we grow to substitute
Iawless mob violence for the orderly lib
erty that we enjoy under the law, if ever
we grow to exchange for government by
debate in the legislatures of the country
and on the stump the violence that
finds expression in either word or deed,
then we, indeed, will be within a meas
urable distance of losing our liberty.
Then and not till then, the worst thing
this country can have is the man sitting
in ease at home exciting other men who
are ignorant to deeds of violence and
whether the exciting OF violence by a pol
itician or the editor of newspaper, the
effect is the same"
Another organized attempt was made
by a small minority to interrupt the pro-
ceedings. This mob was composed most
ly of boys with few men who shouted
for Bryan and cheered soy as to interrupt
the speakers One of the youngsters,
being asked why he was acting so stated
that he was hired to DO so. They wore
uniform caps and acted in con cert.
LEI ROOSEVELT ALONE.
Leadville, Colo, September T.-No
special incident marked the progress OF
Governor Roosevelt train from Cripple
Greek to Leadville. The train passed
through Victor, where, earlier In the
evening, the mob made things unpleasant
for those on board. But the train was
guarded by party armed with rifles and
not the slightest demonstration oc-
CURED.
ASSAULTED EDITOR.
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-28

The autumn dancing party OF Mr..
Joseph Craig VIII occur at Wilson s
academy this evening.
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-28

$4,000. A very choice collection of Brussels Lace
Curtains quite new effects Original designs, white
and two tones. Nottinghams from England and
the American made Nottnghams, too. Antique,
Clunys and Renaissance Laces and Muslins
This department is showing remarkably at
tractive collection of rufied Muslin Curtains par
ticularly suitable for sleeping rooms, the dining
room and for sewing rooms-fgured, striped and
plain with broad full tapped ruille.
Special bargains in cross-stripe madrasses, new
Bagdads and Damasks for portieres and draping
walls. Also an uncommonly good lot of heavier
fabrics for upholstery In this department are new
screens, odd pieces of fancy furniture. Entire new
stock of Silkolene, denims, art-tickings, satcens
and other printed cotton fabrics.
We make and hang window shades as hereto
fore. We also have the exclusive agency for the
largest Curtain cleansing establishment in New
York Most perfect work and very reasonable
prices.
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-28
NATIONAL LEAGUE STANDING.
Club. Won. Lost Per. ct
stops the Cough
aud works or the Cold.

Laxative Bromo-Qunine Tablets cure cold
in ten day. No Cure, No Pay. Price % cents
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-28
ASSAULTED EDITOR.

Victor, Colo, September Gas a Sc
queI to the disorderly proceedings at the
Roosevelt Republican meeting in this
city last evening, +. M. Briggs, editor
of the Victor Daily Record was assaulted
today in his office. In an editorial de-
nouncing the participants in the riot
the Record stated that "a few absolute
women waved rags in the faces o the
distinguished guests. g. e. Carr a
miner, who claims that this statement
is a reflection on his wife character,
entered the Record Office today and
struck Editor Briggs on the head as @
sat at his desk. Briggs jumped up and
struck Carr in the face. Rev. Father
Downey interfered and stopped the fight.
Neither man was much hurt.
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-28
Tempting
Looking
Vegetables

these that we've gathered
for you. Seems as if every
one was grown for a prize
winner at the county fair.
Sound, plump, smooth. Just
the sort of vegetables the
wife will take pride in plac-
ing on the table when there's
company. And we happen
to know that they taste just
as good as they look. But
you better try them yourself.
Then Wen have another tes-
timonial to their goodness.
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-28
CAPT. EDWARD DEERING BOYD
RACES AT FRYEBURG.
The Track Was Heavy But Crowd Was
Good.

Fryeburg, September q. The rain dur
ing the night and the lowering clouds of
this morning kept many from coming to
the last day of the fair here. The sun
broke through the clouds about noon and
when the races were called at ten clock
although the track was somewhat heavy
very good crowd had assembled to see
the races of the day. There were two
races on the card, the free-for-au aud the
2.45 class. The summaries.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-02-16
ALL EYES ARE ON ROBERTS
Important Move Expected on the
Modder River to the Relief
of Kimberley.
DISCOURAGIAG NEWS FROM RENSBURG.
British May Have To Eyacunte the
PInce-Boer Invasion Of ZuluInnd
Causing Keen Anxiety mt London
The Friends of Cecil Rhodes he
coming Alarmed.

London, Feb. 13.-The cessation OF
war news from South Africa is taken
TO indicate that the British prepara-
tions for a move from Modder river
are about completed and that impor-
tant events can be anticipated within
n few days. Interest centers almost
wholly upon Field Marshal Roberts,
especially since Gen. Buffers report
of his withdrawal from Naal krantZ
came. for the first time, through Lord
Roberts, showing that all the differ
ent operations over the wide field will
hereafter be more completely coordi-
mated 1t is now known that the mil
itary attaches have gone to join Lord
Roberts at the Modder river; another
move preuding an advance.
Refugees Arrive.
\ dispatch from the Modder river
announces the arrival there Of 1.400
refugees from the Barkley West dis
trct These had been ordered away
by the Beers because they refused 10
join the republicans. The refugees
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-02-16
An Atheist Chief Justice.

Sir Robert Stout, the new chief jus
tice Of New Zealand. is singular among
the occupants of high judicial Office in
being an avowed atheist, lie was for
merly known as the "Bradlaugh OF the
Antipodes," and he once presided over
a secularist congress in Melbourne. lie
was born in the Shetland Islands IS
years ago, emigrated to New Zealand
in his nineteenth year, became a school
master, studied law after school hours,
and secured the right to wear a wig
and gown at 81. At 81 he was an NJ. F..
and at "a attorney general in the gov
eminent of Sir George Grey. In 1894
he became premier OF coalition gov
ornment in association with Sir Julius
vogel.-London Chronicle.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-02-16

4 SUMMER day in sou,h'" Nichi-
~ gan 80 years ago. Where now are
Neli-tilled fields and eommodious farm
BUILDINGS then could bc seen vast tracts
of forest land, fields dotted with
stunls, rude log houses and barns
John Morse had started for school
lie was making his way from the front
door of his home to the gate, not in the
usual way. but walking on his hands.
That's pretty good. Going TO keep
it up all the way to school.
John rightcd himself 20 find Bert
Miller, his particular friend, standing
near.
Would, only / cant carry my din
ner pail. Wait tin get it," and John
ran back few steps and caught up
shining tin pail.
The boys had gone but a few steps
when Bert asked, a little anNiously y:
you took good care Of Elsie's knife
didn't YOU, John? forgot it,
John nodded. 81 didn't lend 1T to
soul, and / put it carefully away in n
desk before school was out
The forenoon before Mr. Miller La'
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-02-16


called at the schoolhouse and sent his
son ON an errand. Bert had had with
him a penknife belonging to an elder
sister. 1t was a beautiful knife, the
pearl handle being banded with silver,
and the two tiny blades bright and
keen. Bert had loaned the knife TO
John, and gone off without thinking
Of il.
They soon reached the schoolhouse.
II was small and low, the board walls
darkened by time and smoke. The win
dows were uncurtaiced and the seats
and desks made from rough lumber
There was a merry hall hour of sport
before the tinkling of the teachers lit
tie hand bell called the pupils In. Then
John thought Of the knife, aud slipped
his hand in the desk. He did net find
II. He bent HE head and looked but
saw nothing of the missing article. One
bv one he took the books from his desk
The knife was gone.
John raised his hand. The teacher,
sweet-faced girl of 1s, asked:
what is it, John?"
81 left Bert Miller's knife in my desl
last night, and 1t is gone. Will yo'
| please ask who has it?"
Certainly" Miss LAIR said, and
turning 10 the school, she put the que'
ton.
There was no response. John glance
around expectantly, while Bert bega
to look uneasy. The teacher made fe'
inquiries and learned that the knife, a
though very small, was valuable on
"Are vow sure Iohr " shn aske'
shat you left II on the desk?"
"Just as sure az can he. ] remems'