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The Portland daily press., 1900-01-22
THE LUMBER DEALERS.
They Dinsd at Riverton and Elected
Officers.

The POI tland Lumber Dealers associa-
ton held their annual meeting and ban
quet Saturday evening at RivertoD park
casino. The party went to the park In a
special car leaving the head Of Prebls
street at o. 80 O'Clock. On arrival at the
park the party was at once seated at the
tables to enjoy ths banquet arranged in
Manager ID. b. Smiths best style.
The following were seated at the tables
James W. Parker. J. NJ. Lane, p. J..
Deering, +. Q. Dudley. J. o. Mclean,
A. W. Brown. R. b. Low. W. W. Riggs,
Il. II. Phillips, Howard Winslow, Fred
5. Marsh. Ii. +. Farnham, Robert N.
Henry, q. d. Richardson, Charles w..
Richardson, %. p. Weymouth, W. W.
widber, h. L. wardwsli. W. +. wads-
worth, @. W. Blake, l. A. Lowell.
Charles W. LeGrow, A. II. Mann.
After the banquet the company ad-
journed to the smoking room where the
annual business meeting was held. The
following officers were elected for the en-
suing year.
Prssident-E Ed ward S. Doten.
Vice Observation-Disclosures L. Desring,
II. II. Farnham.
Secretary-W. y. Wadsworth.
Treasurer-Jerome Rumsry.
The old board Of directors. composed
Of one member from each firm were re-
elected.
It was voted to arrange for . social
evening and supper at Riverton Saturday
evening, February II. The association
voted to admit contractors and builders
to honorary membership. Msssrs. A. W.
Brown, Jabez NJ. Lane, X. h Low and
Smith and Rumery were voted In rs hon
orary mem bers. After the business meet
ing cigars were lighted and the remain
der Of the evening until iats hour was
devoted to whist. TIE party returned to
the city by special car at 1l.s0 o'clock.
The Portland daily press., 1900-01-22
International Zinc Co., Ltd.
Yields 1871 on the Present Cot Of Shares.

This IL the only Zinc-Minfng Conn
pany IN the United States giving regularly TO
IFS stockholders exact reports and full knowl
edge OF the condition of their property. The
well-known Chartered Accountants, BAR
ROW, WADE, GUTHRIE a. co., Of New
York and Boston. supervise the company's
accounts, and Issue quarterly 10 the stock.
holders statements OF earnings and net profits,
certified by them as correct.
II is now earning "a per cent on its
capital and Will early double this as soon as
the four new mills now under way are com
pleted.
II IL now paying dividends equal to
those paid by the highost-capifalized companies
In the zinc felds, yet on q much smaller Invest
ment which allows even the smallest investors
TO participate In the rich returns from zinc
mining.
The low price OF it's shares also affords
investors an unusual opportunity for profit by
the enhancement In value OF their holdings,
The Portland daily press., 1900-01-22
REST AND HEALING IN THE SOUTH
I'm the Pine belt.

r AURA v. GUSTIN-MACKIE, NJ d., OF
IL The Attleboro House Sanitarium, proposes
10 spend February and March In Southern
Pines, N. O., and In addition to party OF her
own patients will take charge OF . limited num-
beautiful climate under ths unusual conditions
Of genuine home life, experienced medical care,
and agreeable associates. Circulars and refer
ences ON application. Address DIR. GUSTlNs
MACKIE, xTTLEBoRo, MASS. tansdsH
The Portland daily press., 1900-01-22

REGIMENTAL OFFICERS' SCHOOL
BY special orders No. II, from the Al
jutant Generals office, issued Saturday,
the officers school for the First Regiment
Is ordered to be held in Portland on Wed
nssday. January 81 at .. m, and will
continue until noon of the following day.
The Portland daily press., 1900-01-22
THE CONKLIN CLASS.

At the annual meeting Of the Conklin
Class Saturday the following Off, . 8 for
the ensuing year were elected:
President Mrs. Oren LeGrow.
Vice Presidsnt-Mrs. John Palmer.
Secretary-Mrs Everett Thompson.
Treasurer-Mrs. Frank York.
Auditors-Mrs. Amory Rogers. Mrs.
j. Il. Pickett.
Finance Committee-Mrs Hiram Plum'
The Portland daily press., 1900-01-22
TO MAKE 1T TREASON.
A CoIored Congressmsn's Bill Against
the Lynching Bee.

the Lynching Bee.
Washington, January 2o.-Represent Ia
tive white Of North Carolina, the colored
representative In the House, today Intro
duced bill "for the protection Of all Oft
liens Of the United States against mob
vioi,nos." etc. 1t provides that all per-
sons shall DO protected from being muir
dsred, tortured or burned to death By
mobs known as "lynching bees" whether
spontaneous or prsmeditated and all par
ties participating. aiding or sbstting In
such affairs are made guilty Of treason
against the United States government
and subject to prosecution In the United
States courts.
The Portland daily press., 1900-01-22
SARAH A. COOLIDGE.

Miss Sarah A. Coolidge died at her
home on Coyis street., Woodfords. Satur-
day, after q brief Illness. The funeral
will be held Tuesday afternoon at a.sC
O'Clock from her late residence, 10 Coyls.
for m erly Pearl street, Woodfords.
The Portland daily press., 1900-01-22
Reward.

THE Portland Electric Light Company VIII
i pay sle0 TO any one who will furnish evi-
dence that will convict any person OF ampcr-
ing with their lines, lamps or machinery.
PORTLAND ELECTRIC LIGHT COMPANY
Geo. w. Brown. President
The Portland daily press., 1900-01-22

tS6 on thousand you can have all you
demand. The present year the commission.
er Of public works asked the COMMITTEES
on estimates for an appropriation OF ov.
w3uld be one Of the best Investments the
city could make to proceed to lay sewers
wherever they are needed. When sewers
are built 1t means an increase In the tax
able property. How with the city gov
eminent bound on one side with the
grumbllng tax payer and ION the other
hand with the deman is there Is little es-
cape j ask you as intelligent business
men to stand firmly at the back OF those
or 20 there yourself and stand against
these demands. II you have any demands
to make the time to make them Is In the
early part OF the year when the commit
tee ON estimates 10 at work.
One Of the lsrgest expenditures the oity
has to make Is the state and county
taxes. Those who wonder where the pub
lie money goes have only ~ look a. the
city auditors report Of this year and see
the amount OF the county ana state u %
TO find out.
I beg your indulgence while urge mp"
ON you the necessity Of undermining she
city government so that Il may do busi-
ness with greater facility. In lS96-N an
attempt was made to modernize the city
charter but because Of ianguid interest
and differences Of opinion regarding 10
the effort failed: From that day to this
the matter has dropped. One thing that
should be done is TO change the date Of
the municipal election SO n to give the
incoming city government an op portupi-
| " to organise 1eisurely, look the situa-
tion over and than act intelligsntly. An
other thing should be the power Of the
mayor to veto the appropriation bill with
The Portland daily press., 1900-01-22

that was enough. II such Is the case,
let us resolve from tonight to bring her
to the front, where she belongs.
And In closing want to impress upon
you the Importance OF the movement
which is being made for an Old Home
Week In Maine, and the dssirability Of
centralizing, II possible, q general meet.
ing In our own city.
II such a gathering conld be secured
for us, 1t would not only result to Il the
financial benefit Of us all. but would be
the greatest advertising boom which
Portland could have, rs visitors would
come here from all parts OF the United
infused with..the attractiveness OF Maine's
metropolis, than which no city IN the
world has such charms to draw and hold
the tourist traveller, rs well as the man Of
business.
At the conclusion of his remarks which
were punotuated throughout by applause,
President Boothby introduced Mr.. Charles
s. Fobss as the toastmaster Of the eve
ming. In assuming the duties Of this po
sition Mr.. Fobss made brief but witty
speech. He introduced each speaker In
turn In a graceful man nsr and the first
speaker he called upon was Mayor Franh
W. Robinson, who was warmly greeted
MAYOR ROBINSON'S REMARKS.
The Mayor said, In part, rs follows:
"Allow me In the first place to thanl
you, Mr.. President ana gentlemen of thu
Board Of Trade for you kind invitation q
be present on this occasion and to mes
SO many Of the representative bushes
men OF the city. The interest and sig
nificanee of this gathering IL hsishtenes
by the presence Of representatives o
our Canadian neighborA With permits
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-05-12
From Saguache Journal.

Supt. Palmer visited the Bonan-
IA and Parkville schools this week.
Art Wilcox is in Crestone pre-
pairing to open up the drug store
of the Crestone Drug Co.
Mrs. Dillon, daughter of Mrs.
Nathan Russell, is visiting in Ss-
guache. Her husband is in Utah.
z. A. Amiss was elected dele
gate to the Peoples party nation
al convention by the Florence con-
vention.
There was a little unpleasant
ness connected with the school
meeting in district "a Monday.
Nothing serious.
The Woodward Bros. have
bought n portion of the Clayton
ranch and George Is living on
kerbcr Creek nt present.
VIM. King and DR.. Shippey, Of
Villa Grove, and Geo. Neidhsrdt.
Cotton Creek, the staunch republi-
cans OF the East side, we're in town
Saturday to attend the Republican
convention.
Prof. j. Meskln, representative
OF the Woodmen of the World,
gave very pleasing and instruct
I've lecture aud entertainment at
Union hall Tuesday evening. His
lecture, Onward and Upward"
contained mnny practical points
and WAS well received. His recital
following the lecture showed con-
siderable talent and WAS appreciated
by the audience. The Wootlmen
are to be congrat ulated upon being
represented by such man a. Mr.
Meakin.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-05-12
Easilx ExRlAlaeA.

Wntts-Ever notice how kindly ar
audience takes to jokes about police
men or about women? That is, the
men do. I'm afraid it is n bad sign.
Potts-Don't you worry. 1t is human
nature oenjoy seeing ones bosses made
fun of.-In,kanapolis Press.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-05-12
Sueh L. Life.

Smith-What's wrong, old mani
You look worried.
Jones-I am. You know had my
life insured last week.
Smith-Ies; but what has that g-4
to do with it?
Jones-Well. the very next day my
wife bought new cook book. Posi-
bly, it's AN right, but II certainly
looks suspicious. - Chicago Daily
NeMs
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-05-12
Keeping Cool About Il.

Mr.. Crimsonbeak-Why. my dear. tho
house is like an iceboN!
Mrs. Crimsonbeak-Yes, know II.
I'm not going to have you go to the
club and tell the boys roast you every
time you come home.-YonkersS States
man.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-05-12

NOTICE.-All tax payers with whom
l have left schedules or have failed TO
meet. IN range and 3. Rio Grande Co.
will plense call at the Office OF W. j.
Clark. Monte Vista, between the II and
81 OF May and give me their property.
T.. :. MNrniAs, Assessor.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-05-12
A l.~srssaSl- exe.ss,

Jaggles-Whcn a man does fool
ish thing he generally has an excuse
to offer that is even more foolish.
Waggles-That's so. Oldboy said he
got married because he wanted to bc
weaned from his club life.-Town
Topics.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-05-12
lsasaiy speedy EaossA.

''Grace, dear" remarked the anxious
mother. do you think that young man
Is fast?"
''ies. indeed" responded the daugh-
ter, reassuringly: but he won't get
away, her."-philadelphia Record.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-05-12

Troutfetter * Co. will have their ex-
pert cutter from Lamm a Co.. the lead
ing Chicago tailors, here on Tuesday.
May 18th. Get an up TO dnte suit; ii
costs you only triiie more than hand
me down,
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-05-12
ln0iA1AateA.

THAT is the meanest dentist l ever
saw"
THE one next door,"
"ies: he keeps phonograph In his
Office so people who have their teeth
pulled are afraid to make sound."-
Chicago Record.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-05-12
- lalla 2,

Tcacher-l just gave you the proverb.
THE burned child breads the fire"
Now, can any one Of you tell me a siin-
liar proverb?
Pupil can, teacher. "Thc washed
child breads the watcr."-N. Y. World.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-05-12

For tailor mace suit, all wool and n
yard wide, call Mt Troutfetter X Co. s
next Tuesday, May II.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-05-12

DIR. Fulton can furnish 10 those who
may wish it, a sure preventive OF scar
let fever. He is the only ph, sician in
the valley who has it.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-05-12
Hard so Soy,

What do you expect to make Of your
boy?''
Don't know. I'm sure. lie talks too
much for n successful politician. aud
not enough for n pugilist,"-Chica.o
Post.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-05-12

&. III. !hathis has the Bargain Of the
day houses and lots-nt one.half their
actual value, II taken in lump.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-05-12

EXTRA EARLY GARBAGE AND
TOMATO PLANTS. Best varieties.
po,,cd and in cold frames. ready now
Call at garden. c. S. Aldrich.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-05-12
Bulls for Sale.

Thee Pure Bred lIerefords, two yrs
old this spring, for sale.
JAMES a. KELLY 4 Co.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-05-12

NEW MILLINERY, Latest Styles!
Lowest Prices! Adams street.
Cochran Il BAINEs.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-05-12

The boss Chicago tailor will be at
Troutfctter Il Co.'S next Tuesday. Call
and have your measure taken.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-05-12

There is a,s,d cast iron range FOR
sale at George Boutweli's store. Call
and see it.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-05-12

Screen doors only sl.25 each at Won
Egidy's. Won kGidy always leads in low
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-05-12
Esononieal

Economical.
'Our last months gas bill was just fright
full"
Said Mary TO her beau.
The young man rose with smile delightful.
And turned the gas down low.
baltimore American
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-05-12

Her Fance (of five years undis.
turbed tranquillity)-I have heard
from Fred. He tells me he didn't get
enough fighting. The enemy just
have their ding and return to cover.
She tjust little weary Of sweet
ness SO long drawn out)-Perhaps
they don't approve of long engage
ments, ,dear!-Moonshine.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-05-12
Nails &c per pound nj Won Egidy's.

Old Kentucky plug tobacco at the
Red Front.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-05-12

.-fm positi,. George loves me
tob bc his wife.
old youso
he has taken kuch
ma.-Chica.o
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-05-12
V~Mi.i.- I.a.iet...

Elm positiN. George loves me
to bc his wife.
o'd youso?
Re has taken kuch
ma.-Chieaso
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-04-02
THE WAR IN AFRICA.

A force of Beers has made q daring
raid close to Bloemfo ntein and captur.
ed six of Lord Roberts cannon, besides
d number of his men. The British force
engaged, estimated al from $500 to
$500. was compelled to retreat to the
Bloemfontein water works, about 10
miles from the Free State capital. Lord
Roberts heard OF the loss and sent Gen.
ersl Colville's division of about 10000
men to attack the Boers, which they
we're doing at last accounts. Colville
may be able to recover the captured
convoy.
The departure of the Boer prisoners
from Capetown to st. Helena has been
postponed on account of the increased
sickness among them.
1t is reported ia London that the
Beer peace com missioDe1S who are on
their way from Lorenzo Marquee bear
q request to the United States to estab
lish q protectOrate over the Boer repub.
licS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-04-02
TELEGKApHlC BREVITIE>.

Ely Cogblap, sister of Rose COghlar
the actress and we'll known on the
stage, was taken to Bellevue Hospital
New York, this morning apparently
il sane.
The steamer Sheridan has arrived al
S,n Francisco, from Manila With %
saloon passengers, 1OS discharged soldi-
ers and civilians, III disabled soldiers
10 soldier pr sODeTs and IL insane sol.
diers.
1t is said that the Ferris Wheel Of
COicago will be torn down and convert.
cd into junk. The great wheel was the
wonder and admiration of the worlds
fair crowds. At the big exposition il
cleared more than $50, 900.
Sam Brooks, negro, was shot and
killed at Louisville, KY, yesterday
evening, by Policemen Fitzgibbons and
Scanlsn. He had been beating q won
an, and when the policemen appeared
he stabbed Fitzgibbons In the face. The
officers fred simultaneously. both balls
taking effect.
n. G. Moore, formerly general agent
of the Western Railway Association,
was suddenly taken insane at Chicago
last evening and after attacking half q
dozen men with coupling pic, at
tempted to commit suicide by throw
ing himself in Lake Michigan. He
was overpowered and taken to a po-
lice station.
John d. Rockefeller has confirmed
his gift of $2,0O0,O0O to the Chicago
university and President Harper has
supplemented it with the sppOpnce-
ment of contributions 10 cash and land
sggregating 10 value more than two
millions. The total endowment Of the
university is now $l1 600 900, Of which
sum Mr.. Rockefeller has given 7,0O0,-
600.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-04-02
Lovers Bereft Of Il easOn.

Kokomo, Ind, April 2.-Six years
ago Isaac Smith, country school
teacher, was suddenly bereft of his
reason just on the eve of his marriage
to Miss Effie Gossstt. On the day
when the ceremony was to have taken
place Smith was taken to the insane
asylum at Indianapolis a raving me-
MAC. Brooding over the affair finally
dethroned Miss Gossett's resson and
she was likewise sent to the asylum,
where the dewented lovers, unknown
to each other, occupied wards 10 the
same institution for Eve years. Last
week Smith, being fully recovered, re-
turned home. Miss Gossett is rapidly
recovering and permanent cure is ex-
pected. The delayed marriage will
thea be solemnizsd.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-04-02
ALEXANDRIA GAZETTEI AND VIRGINIA ADVERTISER

suddenly. She was the widow of Ed
gar Littleton, for 30 many years the
clerk OF the County Court of Loudoun
and was the daughter OF the late Sam
ueI Campbell, Of Loudoun.
The clerical force In the auditors
Office In Richmood Saturday were 90
gagged 10 sending to the officers OF the
military companies their proportion of
the fund appropriated for the use of the
State militis. The fund was disburse d
according to number of men at spec.
ton.
Attic 7-year-old son Of DR.. r. Il.
Stuart, q leading physician and the
treasurer of Westmorelsnd, has made
himself famous "a q crack marksman.
The little fellow some days ago shot
and xii ed wild turkey az Stratiord,
hi, fathers historic home, and this is
regarded ss most remarkable feat for
[a7 year.old boy.
State Auditor Marye has construed
that portion of the new liquor law,
which requires persons who intend to
apply for liquor license to post written
notice of such intention at county cour =
houses, and also at their proposed place
OF business, thirty days before making
such application, as applicable only to
parties who propose to sell liquor 10
the country a1d not in the cities.
Rev. Thomas ]. Macksy yesterday
preached bis farewell sermon to the
congregation OF the Second Baptist
Chu' Oh, 10 Newport News. Rev. Mr..
Mscksy resigned his psstorate, be
says, 10 order thai be may 20 into
cour. and prosecute the persons who
have been circulating alleged scands-
lous reports about him. Mr.. Msckay
has been named as the correspondent in
he divorce suit OF Blythe vs.. Blythe.
The bond of the Seaboard Air Line
of SO, 900, to guarantee the building of
the line to Washington, was deposited
saturday night with Governor Tyler.
There have been many rumors lately Of
a joint use of the Richmond, Fredericks-
burg and Potomac tracks to Washing
ton, under the control OF the Pennsyl
vania and Baltimore and Ohio lints,
under which the Coast Line and the
Seaboard would run over the common
tracks, making their own rates.
w. L. O'Grsdy. of New York, al
rived 10 Richmond on Saturday for Il Q
purpose of investigating the lynching
lat Emporis some days ago OF Brandt
1 O'Grady, who was hanged along With
the negro Cotton. From certain re-
| ports and circumstances he feared that
| the lynched tramp was his SOD, whom
! be last saw four years ego and who
was ioclned to lead shiflless though
not vicious life. Conversations, how
ever, with reporters who had talkt d
with the Emporia victim convinced Mr..
| O'Grsdy that he was not bis son. Tee
grand jury of Greensville county will to-
day begin the Investigation of the
ynchiog and some fear that there will
be trouble at Emporia. II Is said that
one OF the witnesses will swear posi-
lively that George P. BArham, former
Judge OF Greensvlle county, led the
mob.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-04-02
TO-DAY'S TELEGRAPHIC NEWS
Foreign News.

YokobsIns, April 2.-It is now re.
ported that Russia has withdrawn the
demand for concession of laud at Me-
sampo, Korea, and has substituted r.
quest for ground within the boundaries
of the foreign settlement. This has been
granted and the question Is considered
settled.
Rome, April 2-The Parliamentary
committee on treaties has approved the
commercial agreement between Italy
and the United States and the agree.
ment will be reported to the chamber.
London, April 2.-The Irish Nationalist
memb Is Of Parliament held . meeting today
and passed resolutions to the effect that Ire.
land would never know peace and loyalty Il |
home rule was attained. A message Of sym.
patty was sent to President Kruger bscause
OF the death of Gen Jonbert.
Rome. April 2-Signor Colombo, who 70
signed the Presidency of the Chamber on Sat-
urday, as protest to the attack Of the oppo.
sition, was unexpectedly reelected to the pres.
idepcV today.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-04-02
The Situation in outh Africa.

London, April 2.-General Roberts
report, confirming the account OF the
disaster which befel Broad woods con.
voy on Sunday, shows that the loss wsi
| more serious than had been indicated
In addition to their having been seven
guns captured by the Beers, the losses
among the men show that $50 were
either killed or wounded and 200 cap
tured. The Chronicle prints dispatch
saying that all of Col. Broad " ood's gu ne
which were lost 10 Sundays ambush
have been recsptured. The boldness
shown by the Beers In attacking Broad
wood practically 10 the suburbs of
Bloemfontein shows that they have re
gained self confidence. The Boers, &C.
cording to Roberts, have something liz e
10 600 men. Doubtless the report of o
smart engagement east of Bloemfontein
oetween the Beers and the British re-
endorsements yesterday afternoon will
be the next news received.
Lourenzo Marquee. April 1.-Csptain
Saldane and Lieut.. Lamesur'er, two
British officers. have arrived here from
Pretoria from which place they effected
their escape.
East London, April 1.-The Mayor OF
his city has te)egrsphed to Gen. Rsb-
erts, appealing to him to hssten to the
relief of Mafeking. Gen Roberts re-
piled that the relief of Msfekipg wac
engaging bis most earnest attention.
London, April 2.-The assurance OF
General Roberts that attention has
been given to the relief Of Mafeking hes
caused much satisfaction. The public
is now anxious to hear ofthe opening of
the main advance believing that com.
mandant Snymsn will then raise the
siege.
London, April 2.-Lord Roberts re-
ports that the enemy which attacked
Colonel BroadwOod has retired to Lady.
brand, so miles east OF Bloc mfonteip.