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People's voice., 1900-11-08

|. G. Seely aud family Came uD frna
Newkirk this morning 10 live here.
they viii reopep the Candy ii cher
wiifh MIR. Seely formerly conducted
ueT,.
People's voice., 1900-11-08

o, beauty. what powerful weapon
thou art. The bravest men fall at thy
feet. No wonder women take Rocky
Mountain Tea to prolong that joyous
SPELL
People's voice., 1900-11-08

For the serious diseases that attack
the kidneys, Prickly Ash Bitters is an
unfailing remedy Relieves backache,
swelling of the feet and persistent
Neutrality-suspicious. which indicate
kidney trouble e. Hayes, Druggist
People's voice., 1900-11-08

The COuuJ de CAST anr has bppI
running fhrulgh VIII tlr Gould mi
hons sn fast that IL b. 5 been fou I,
necessary 10 appoiut tru-'ee f,r
Anna Gould Tne cunt has s ent :
million dollars IN the last four vear
People's voice., 1900-11-08

Ifyour children are fretful peevish
and CROSS, mother the same, ditto the
boss, it would seem proper to give 'em
all Rocky Mountain Tea. 35c.
People's voice., 1900-11-08

There is probably no disease more
distressing and annoying than piles.
Tabler's Buckeye Pile Ointment is
daily curing cases of years standing
of itching and bleeding piles. The
cure begins on the first application, a
little perseverance makes the cure
complete. Price, so cents in bottles.
Tubes, 70 cents. A. NJ. Stanley.
People's voice., 1900-11-08

John Ihlbger arrived III the cit,
Friday from Benedict, Ks, calico
~ the dangerous fitness Of his l,ter.
Mrs. L. Irwin, living southeast o.
Wellington. Mrs. IRWIN is not ex-
Derted 10 live.
People's voice., 1900-11-08

The smallest navy in the world is
that Of Morocco. 1t consists Of one
vessel the Hassani. Until recently,
the peculiar feature of the warship
was that it had 10 guns. The sultan,
Abdul Aziz, bearing OF the French
preparations against the MoOsish en-
pire, resolved to have his military and
naval forces 10 readiness. He sum.
mOned Captain Benson to him to re-
organize the navy. 1t was a welcome
order for the admiral" as old Ben
son Is called, as it gave him an UppOr-
lunity tn 90 abroad and show nis ell
sign IN foreign waters. He preceded
10 Iadlz, b1ught four Of tile lighteSr
deck guns that the Americans left the
Spsniards at the close OF the late war,
had them mounted and then returned
to his master to report that he was
ready for action. The sultan IT,
spected the bargain, found it. guoc
and gave the re.Organizer, who is nov
longing for good scrap, an extra
gratuity.
People's voice., 1900-11-08
Marriage Licenses.

! Arthur f. Heasty, .Mayfleld
l Ella NJ. VandervOOrl, zO.... CorbIn
81. R. Scarborough, over q. B. Plaine
I Hattie A. DAILY, over q. Belle P .alu,
I VIM. A. Ruth, 81 -. .WellinytJp
| Myrtle b. jenkins, 23.. ......Blamsn
People's voice., 1900-11-08
Jell.O. The New DesserI

For Sale-Cheap, new Winchester
shot gun. Inquire at this Office.
People's voice., 1900-11-08

1.-The OkldnOmd OppOr unlty' l.
the title Of new nuoii;trOn iusJ
issued by The PASSENGER department,
Of The r ,CK lsiaul railroad. Tue
new book is valuable one anu GealS
exclusively with the KlOwa, Com
anche and Apache reservation, whcn
Is SOON TO be opened 10 puOlic settle
ment. Tue contents Of TIE book is
made up lf facts regarding the reser-
walton, It's laws, how to obtain d
home, the climate. resources, and
contains a general description Of the
country. A large map is folded 10
the back OF the book, aud shows the
location Of the reservation and sur
rounding country, together with
towns located, course Of rivers, WiCh-
ita mountains, etc. The Rock Island
has the only line into the reservation
its route lying within the reservation
several miles south of the north
boundary line. The book is for free
distribution.
People's voice., 1900-11-08

This signature is on cve-y box of the genuine
Laxative BrOnlo-Qninine Tablet,
the remedy that cu',. -"'i in one day
People's voice., 1900-11-08

How are your nerves? If you are
easily illustrated, can sleep and feel
unrefreshed in the morning your nerves
are weak. Hoods Sarsaparilla makes
the nerves strong by making the blood
rich and pure
Sick headache is cured by Hoods
Pills. 25c.
People's voice., 1900-11-08
What Shall We t1ave for De, SCRIP

This question arises in the family
every day. Let US answer it today.
'fryrlell-0, a delicious dessert Pre-
pared in two minutes. Nc baking.
add hot water and set 10 cool. Fla
vors:-Lemon, Orange, Raspberry ana
Strawberry. At your grocer& 10 cts.
People's voice., 1900-11-08

a. n - - ..Itt IA,
gs the A Tho Kind i.' ]'1 kr'ys Boggs
People's voice., 1900-11-08

signature s NNtHEIztzil
The Portland daily press., 1900-10-19
Explains How he Lost the Supftme
Command.
And Reviews the South
African Conflict,
Sacrificed Himself to Save Natal
From Beers.

London. October 19.-The PietermaFltz-
burg correspondent OF the Daily Hail
wires as follows;
In his speech, returning thanks for
the sword of honor, Sir Redyers Butler
made a spirited defense Of his strategy.
He said that he did not believe that any
general had ever faced a situation so diff
cult as that which confronted him when
he disem barked at Cape Town without
an army and with no hope Of one for an
other seven weeks or longer.
81 found Mafeking and Kimberley be-
leagured, =" continued he, ''and the two
main avenues across the Free State.
Bethulie bridge and NorYaIs Pont IN the
hands of the enemy with Lsdysmith
nearly surrounded, If had awaited fof
the army and then advanced on Bloom
rontein. it would have been at least
twelve weeks before I couII have exerted
any influence on the situation.
''In that time the Bosrs would hava
completely overrun and occupied Natal
and what would have been the effect CT
that on Europe and the British people .
Gen. Butler then proceeded to make
the interesting announcement that Sir
Evelyn Wood had wired asking to be al
lowed to come out to serve under him
He said he was never so tempted in his
lie to take man at his word, for he haa
begun to look upon Natal as a forl0rn
hope; but it would have been coWardIy to
have let Sir Evelyn come to take the risk
81 knew that If I failed to relieve
Ladysmith,'' he exclaimed, II should
lose the supreme command. L lost it ani
rightly think. But had taken on the
task and was bound to see it through to
a conclusion"
Sir Redvers paid the highest compl.-
nlents to the loyalty and gaIlantry Of BIS
troops under the tremendous strain. q
strain, he believed, such as no soldier IN
the history of the world had ever to IN
dergo before.
The Portland daily press., 1900-10-19
.. OF M. DEFEATED.
Westbrook Seminary Team Wins Foot
ball Game.

At 3 30 yesterday afternoon the West
brook Seminary eleven lined up against
the eleven from the University OF Maine
which on Wednesday defeated Fort Preble
~ to 0.
The ball was kicked OF by Wilson Of
the home team and stopped on U. OF NJ IS
twenty yard line. .. or N. lost the ball
on a tumble On the third down. After a
few rushes Vaughan carried the ball over
.. Of NJ line for a touchdown. Time
three minutes The ball was kicked OF
by U. Of II. to Wilson who advanced it
twenty yards. After some snappy play
ing Vaughan carried the hall over U. OF
Ii. s line for a second touchdown. Time,
seven minutes from beginning Of play.
On the next kick on Elder advanced the
ball i've yards and then the Seminary
lost it on downs. lime was called at the
end of the first half with the ball in the
Seminary's territory.
In the second half q. Of II. kicked of
to McVane, who made a run Of thirty
yards before he was downed. The Semi
nary lost the ball on a tumble, and then
U. OF NJ. lost it On downs. Again the
Seminary lost the ball on a tumble, and
U. OF NJ on downs. With the ball in the
Seminary's territory. on a delayed pass,
Smith made a great run OF thirty yards.
After a few mora rushes in which gains
were always made time was called with
the ball on q. Of NJ s fifteen yard line.
Neither side scored in the second half.
Every one who saw the game yesterday
afternoon said it was one Of the most
snappy games of TIE season. The Semi
nary should be justly proud Of the work
Of the team in this game. U. Of M. 's
coach MAKES n0 excuses for the result OF
the game. He says 1t was wholly the
fault Of the team that they made no bet
ter showing, although they were weak
ened by the loss OF Dortioos, who was IN
able to play on account Of yesterday E
game
The line UDs
The Portland daily press., 1900-10-19
FROG sPEARING.
A Sport as Full of Thrills as Angling
Fer Black Bass

Fer Black Bass.
To achieve success as a frog spearer
Cfrog sticker" sounds like slang) one
must have d keen eye and a steady hand
and be able to refrain from useless dis
course. 1t has some of the elements of
fire hunting and some of gigging for fish.
Two men get in boat with headlight
attached to the PROV. One of the men
handles the paddle or oars, and the other
sits close up behind the headlight, spear
in hand, and watches out for frogs.
When the man with the spear sees a frog,
he says Steady" in a low tone. The
paddler brings the boat almost to a halt,
and the man in front prepares to strike.
This looks easy, but the first time you
try it you will fud it isn't. The spear is
a three or four pronged affair fastened
at the end of a pole 10 or u feet long.
The sportsman holds it in his right hand,
letting it trail in the water. In striking
the shaft is sunk, and the point barely
comes to the surface. This is to insure
the lifting of the frog when he is struck,
so that he cannot struggle off the tines
As soon as the sportsman is assured Of
his position and distance he thrusts at
the frog. If his aim is true, the frog is
ter. As soon as the frog is disengaged
from the barbed points he is thrown into
a bag, which must be kept tightly closed
to prevent escape, for a frog is a daring
and indefatigable worker for liberty even
when his diaphragm is punched full Of
holes.
The sensation that a u inch frog can
send into your arm through the medium
Of a ten foot pole is equal to the shock
that three pound bass conveys up the
length Of a split bamboo rod, and when
q man has once speared a frog he never
is satisfied until he has repeated the feat,
and he isn't satisfied then, for he is sure
TO try it again.
Of course you don't need to be told that
frog legs are good to eat, but possibly
you may not know that not one restau
rant cook in a hundred prepares them
properly. They should be treated precise
" like spring chickens are treated by ole
time southern eooks.-Cincinnati Enquir
pr
The Portland daily press., 1900-10-19
RANDALL C
M'ALLISTER.
HIS IDEA OF A WIFE.
The Brute Who Answered the Little
Widows Matrimonial Ad.

The Brute Who Answered the Little
Widows Matrimonial Ad.
''Love is deadr' sigher the little widow
as she read a short letter at the adyer-
tisement window.
Speaking from experienced" inquired
the young man who splashes ink and an
swers- questions about the weather.
eyes, hard experience"
"Can you confdeY'
''I suppose so. You see, I inserted a
personal in the paper the other day."
$50 l remember. "
"And only received one reply"
''Was that satisfactory"
''I must confess that it was not"
"How was that"
''WeH, just will tell you all. You see,
1t has been two years since l lost my
last husband, and naturally I feel alone
in the world. So I hit on the idea of a
personal in the paper l went on to say
that I was prepossessing widow and
would marry man who could appreci-
ate true love. Here is how my lone
brute of a correspondent replies:
"'Dear Madam-In reply to your per-
sonal will say that I am an old bachelor
and the owner of a 1000 acre farm.
was considered handsome before the sun
broiled mysneck and the rain formed
wrinkles as big as cart ruts in my face.
Madam, here it is in a nutshell: A wife
that can read novels and makes caramels
on the kitchen range has my dislike; a
wife that can put up fruit and make
quilts has my liking, but a wife that can
milk u cows before sunrise, feed 80
farmhandS put I'D preserves on wash
day, make soft soap on Saturday night,
patch my clothes and then go to
meetin on Sunday with a fresh smile has
my love. If you come under the latter
let me know, and Jeemes will meet you
at the depot with the farm wagon. Al
ways the same. CYRUS KALE.'"
''He doesn't want much for his love-, -
remarked the clerk
"He's q bruter' said the little widow.
''Then 1 suppose you will decline?'
decline! Why, I would rather drift
alone forever than ever meet such a
monster. Chicago News.
The Portland daily press., 1900-10-19
OCCUPATION OF MUKDEN,

St. Petersburg, October 18.-The wal
Office has published further official ad.
vices regarding the advance TO the occu.
patton of Mukden. These show that the
Russians left camp at Liao Jan, Septem.
Der 80. The Chinese retired before them
in disorder, plundering and burning the
villages as they traversed them. The
main body OF Chinese retired in the di-
rection of Mukden, although large num-
bers moved eastward and westward. AT
Jan Tai General Subbovitch, one of the
Russian commanders learned the Chinese
authorities had deserteds Mukden and
that their flight had been followed by
that Of the Chinese troops, after DiLaging
the town, He Immediately dispatched a
flying column under Col. Artamonof
which after slight resistance occupied
Mukden at four O'Clock p. m, October 2.
The Chinese had fired the mines and
destroyed the city gates. The Russians
found all the buildings belonging to
Europeans and native converts burning.
The imperial palace had been looted and
partially burned. a few Chinese main
tained a weak rifle fire in the streets. but
soon retired. Tie main body Of the Rus
SLAMS occupied the town in the course of
the following dag and cleared out-.au Of
the remaining Chinese troops. Consider
able stores Of war material with some
modern guns and rifles were found.
The Portland daily press., 1900-10-19
Fear That They We're Started by a
Fire Bug.
Sad Feature of Fire on
Spring Street.
Children With Diphtheria Taken
Out Into a Field.

Westbrook had two fires in rapid sue
cession after midnight last night. One
was in Spiller & Defines blacksmith
shop on Main street which vas nearly
destroyed, and the second blaze was on
Spring street in buildings owned by
Frank PenneH. There was a singular
fact about these fires which was com
mented upon in Westhrook early this
m )rning. Both of them started from
some unknown cause and in both cases
the fire had attained great headway be-
fore the firemen reached the spot. The
blaze in both eases originated in build
ings which were not occupied. West
brook people fear they were caused by a
fire bug.
The arm from box % at midnight
was on account of a fire in the black
smith shop Of Spiller & Define. This
was one story wooden building on
Main street near Chase's block, and it
was built about year ago. It was well
fitted mp. The building was almost to-
tally destroyed and the tools lost, caus-
ing damage of about $500, which is
probably not covered by insurance.
The second fire was on Spring street
and started in barn owned by Frank
Pepnen. When the blaze was discovered
1t had gained great headway and was
burning tiercely. Before the occupants OF
the Pehnen house realized what had ec.
CURED the barn was wrapped IN flames
I'd the ell OF the house was on lire. 1t
seemed as though the entire set of build
fngs would be destroyed. The fire men
we're prompt in reaching the spot and got
to work rapidly. But for their heroic
efforts the house as well as the barn must
have been destroyed. sad feature oi
this fire was the fact that the children Of
Mr.. PenneII have been sick with diph-
iberia and the house has been quaran-
tined. When it was found that there was
danger of the house being destroyed the
children were wrapped up III blankets
and carried down into the field where
they were covered up with plenty OF
clothes. No one knew Just what to do
with these sick children and for a long
time they remained In the field until 1t
was decided to take them into house. Ii
is feard that the result of the exposure OF
these children may bs disastrous.
The barn of the PenneII house was en-
tirely destroyed together with two horses
and all It's contents. The roof OF the ell
/ took fire but was extingu1shed. The
! loss to Mr.. PenneH is about $1,000.
The Portland daily press., 1900-10-19

The kicking tree" is a landmark half
way between Wells college and the near
est village, which bears evidence Of pecul-
lar treatment from the students Of that
we'll known educational establishment.
1t is described as a large elm, whose
branches shade the walk trayersed by the
college girls whenever they go to the
town to make purchases, and it is about
half mile from the college. For two or
three feet from the ground its trunk is
sadly marred. There are scars on it and
indications that it was once properly Gov
cred with a trees usual growth, but all
of it is gone now. The college girls have
done it. Years ago some erratic girl start
ed the fashion of walking as far as the
tree and marking the progress by admin
istering a vigorous kick upon its side
The fashion came to stay. Now not a col
lege girl thinks of walking by it without
i touching her foot against the trunk in a
casual, matter Of fact way. Millions Of
times, probably, has the old elm been
thus assailed.-Boston Transcript.
The Portland daily press., 1900-10-19
THE BOERs ARE STILL ACTIVE

Pretoria, October 1S.-The Boers are
daily tearing up portions OF the railroad
and cutting telegraph and telephone
wires Their attacks are intoierable The
repairing llnemen cannot leave the garri-
soned points without considerable escorts
The only remedy seems to be to CARO-
all the burghers and deport them, as az
parentIy none can be trusted.
The Portland daily press., 1900-10-19
BROoKL YN TEAM JUBILANp.

Pittsburg, Pa, October 1S.-The
Brooklyn team went out of training i'm
mediately after the game today and to-
night INDUCED in a jubilee dinner at
their hotel. AS mark Of appreciation
for his brilliant work, the team by unan-
imous consent, decided to turn over to
Pitcher McGinnity the handsome trophy
cup it to be his personal property for
ever. The Brooklyn management gave
McGinnity 81 90 extra for his good work
The Portland daily press., 1900-10-19

MADAM" said the tramp to the farm
er's wife, have you any objection to my
lying down IN enc Of your fence corners
and dyingY'
No objection at all" replied the lady.
"O7er IN that corner you will find a lot
Of straw"
1 wouldn't dare to lie on your straw,
madam, said the tramp. "Im so hun
CRY that I'd be sure to wake up and find
myself eating it
We have plenty more" said the farm
er's wife pleasantly as she closed the
doOr.-CleYeland Plain Dealer.
The Portland daily press., 1900-10-19
MUST TEACH CHINA HER PLACE.

London, October 19.-The Times whoge
Pek1n correspondent, DR.. Morrison de-
scribes the tone Of the joint note OF Ii
Hung Chang and Prince Ching, a:
"Characteristically arrogant, as if il
were China and not Europe that is die
tating terms, says editorially:
''This description applies with equa
truth to the substance Of the circular
70 whatever cause this attitude is due, il
is a bad augury for the progress OF the
negotiations, which cannot be fruitfu.
until China has been taught her place
M Piohon has given her the answer
her impudenoe deserves.
The Portland daily press., 1900-10-19
The French Minister'S View Of The
Situation.
Earl Ii and Prince
Ching Sue For Peace.
They Demand Immediate Ces-
satiOn Of HOstilitieS.

Paris, October 19-The Havas agency
has received the following despatch from
Pekin:
''The diplomatic corps has rceived a
joint note from Ii Hung Chang and
Prince Ching, saying that it is TINA to
end the present situation and to trsa5 for
peace and that the princes and ministers
who were accomplices of the Boxers will
be handed over to the courts to be judged
and punished according to Chinese law.
I'm their quality of plenipotsntiaries
Ii Hung Chang and Prince Ching offer
to treat for peace and accept the princi-
pie of indemniries for the legations de-
stroyed. The losses are to be estimated
by delegates Of the powers,
European nations can be accorded
fresh commercial advantages on the old
treaties modified; but,as the requirements
Of the powers vary each power must
formulate its own.
''The plenipoten5iaries demand an i'm
mediate cessation of hostil1ties because of
their offer, and request an interview
with The Ysung Ii Yamen for October
21.
Replying to the note, M. Pichon, the
French minister, said that China. having
recognized that she had violated the law
of nations, was bound to accept, for that
very reason, the responsibilities involved.
Consequently he demanded that exen-
plary punishment be inflicted upon the
principles guilty. namely Prince Tuan,
Prince Chwang, Kang Vi and Tung Flu
Hsiang, adding that so long as their
heads had not fallen it was impossible to
cease hostiltties.
IN. Piehon has been confined to his
Ted for several days with slight at
tack Of typhus, but his condition is not
grave.
lowing to the arrival of CONT Won
Waldersee, Gen. Voyroa, Commander Of
the French forees), has decided to pro
long his stay in Pekin until he receives
fresh orders"
The Portland daily press., 1900-10-19
The FALLING LEAVES
Are Suggestive at Least
of the fact that the
SEASON
VIII Soon be Here.

The Thanksgiving Turkey
and all the nice things con-
nected with it viii look much
nicer if cooked in a Crawford
Range, which has only ore
damper, asbestos lined oven,
cup fue strip and improved
dock ash CRATE. Then if put on
one of our nice quartered Oak
Dining Tables, and you seat
yourself in a nice comfortable
chair, which is finished to
match. you would III a short
time feel like dropping down
on an elegant Hair Filled
Couch, and as you are passing
into dreamland say to yourself
this is very pleasant, and it did
not cost high because it came
from
The Portland daily press., 1900-10-19
JOHN SHERMAN IS FAILINNa-

Washington, October 1S.-There was &c
material change in Mr.. Sherman's. con
dition tonight, except that he showed
signs of increasing weakness. The patient
is partially unconscious much of the time
rauying and Frightening at intervals, He
has disagreeabIe cough which irritates
bin great deal IN his debiIitated eondi-
lion. DR.. johnson remained at the house
again tonight.
The Portland daily press., 1900-10-19

Sometimes, > said the singIe woman Of
acknowledged years. Il regret that I
never married, and again 1 am glad Of it.
1t IS hard to decide. though. whether the
pleasure of beinz ones own boss Is ONT
weighed by the absence of some one to ba
boss of or nOt-''-TDdianano ProSS
The Portland daily press., 1900-10-19
THAT JOYFUL FFELING

With the exhilerating sense OF renewed
health and strength and internal eIean-
hness. which follows the use Of Syrup of
Figs, is unknown to the few who have
progressed beyond the old-t1me nedi-
clnes and the cheap substitutes some
times offered put never accepted by the
well-informed. Buy ths genuine. Man
ufaetured by the California Fig Syrup
Co.
The Portland daily press., 1900-10-19
FROM THE NINTH DISTRICT.

Boston, October Is Joseph A. Conry
OF East Boston was nominated in the
Ninth Democratic congressional conven-
ton this afternoon by acelamation, at the
end OF the 56th ballot, James A. CALI
van, the second candidate on the ballot
made the motion which was seconded by
Hon. Martin 81. Lomasney OF ward eight,
The Portland daily press., 1900-10-19
The line up,

Star plays made by McVane. Vaughan,
Wilson, Snyder, Smith and Jordan OF the
home team, No particularly brilliant
plays BY U. OF III. men.
Soore-Westbrook Seminary, Il; q. of
M, 0 RefeFee-L. H. Harvey, Orono.
The Portland daily press., 1900-10-19
TO GARRISON TIEN TsIN.

Tien Tsin, October 16, via Shanghai,
October 18-A courier reports that the
British column of the Pao Ting Flu sx-
pedition reached the walled town of
Wang CHA Kou, October Is, meeting
with no resistance, and that the other
columns have also been unopposed.
The natives are friendly and supplying
food to the troops.
The taotai Of Wang CHA Kou asserts
that body OF troops, supposed to be
French and German, dispersed a force
of Boxers around We Nan Oetobre O..
int1ictlng severe losses and burning
number of villages.
Gen Chaffee has ordered two companies
OF the ninth United States infantry
to garrison lien Tsin. The provisional
government Of Tien Tsin has sentenced
six Boxers to death.