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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-14
TO SELL CITY'S HOLDINGS.
Councilman WOOdside's Proposition
To Build Vaughan's Bridge.

A new proposition will be submitted at
the next meeting of the city council. 1t
win come, so it is said, from Councilman
Woodside. He proposes that the city shall
sell its Portland and Ogdensburg stock
of which she city has about a million of
dollars worth and take up the $778, 600
worth of bonds which come due in two
years. Then he proposes that the city
shall issue new bonds to build Vaughan s
bridge so that the generations which are
coming along in the next twenty-five
years may have an opportunity to pay
for their share of the structure and in the
meantime the city shall have the use of
the new bridge. Some of the rest of the
money Mr.. Woodside, so it is understood,
proposes to devote to building the Back
Bay sewer which shall be bonded as will
other needed and necessary improve
ments.
No definite information could be OBJ
tained on these propositions last evening,
but some members of the city could who
were seen and outlined these plans of Mr..
Woodside's said that they regarded them
very favorably and thought the entire
city council would take about the same
view of the matter.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-14

New York. July 13.-The directors of
the Dime Savings bank of Newark, N.
j decided today to close the institution S
doors until they are able to straighten
out its affairs. The announcement that
Charles Westervelt, the banks secretary
and treasurer, had been arrested on a
money caused a large ' crowd Of deposi i5 rs
to assemble today to withdraw their
funds, and there was much excitement
when it was learned that the doors
would not be opened
The crowd became SO large that po-
lice reserves were called out to prevent
order President Orion Of the bank is
preparing a statement Of the bank s
affairs, which will be given out when
completes. Westeryelt was arrested last
night at Lyon Farms, few miles from
Newark and taken to East Orange, where
he was arraigned and committed to jail
in default of 900 bail. The specific
charge against him is that he raised a
withdrawal check from 5000 to 81, 200.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-14
WANT 10 USE THE RANGE.

The commandment of the f0rtifi cations
about Portland has asked the mayor if
permission may be granted the govern
ment to use the rifles range at Stroud
water. The mayor has asked the adjutant
general to consider the matter and will
then bring the subject before the public
buildings committee. Unless the adjutant
general of the state has some objections
to make there is little doubt but the re-
quest Of the government officer will be
granted. The soldiers at the fort about
Portland now have no suitable rifle
range, the one formally in use at Fort
Preble having been discontinued some
time ago.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-14
WAITING FOR NEEDY.

Havana, July 13.-The Fiscal says that
Former Director General OF Posts e. g.
RathbOne will not be arrested until all
the papers in the Nelly case shall have
been received from Washington, and that
the only absolute criminal charge certain
is that of the misrepresentation of $1,000.
He also says that a civil suit for more
than $25, 900 will be instituted against
RathbOne's bondsmen; but as Rathbone
is already held as a witness, the Fiscal
thinks it better to await the develop
ments Of the Nicely case in order to see if
the claim of Deputy Auditor Reeves that
RaJhbone received SIS, 900 can be substan-
tiated
Temperature at three c. clock 81 degrees.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-14
DIAMONDS FOUND.
Gems Revealed by the Touching of a
secret Spring.

Galesburg, Mich, July 13.-Dr. Abra-
ham Smith, who lived here forty years
ago and practiced medicine, disappeared
one day and no trace of him was ever
found. While rummaging through an
old garrett, formerly part of Smith s
dwelling, human skull was found. and
on Tuesday several boys who were play
ing with it touched a secret spring at the
top, revealing half teacupfuI of valuable
gems, including several diamonds, be-
sides gold trinkets packed in securely
Whether the doctor owned them or the
property was the result of desperate un-
der5aklngs Is not known. The property
may be escheated to the state.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-14

Chicago, July 13.-The Post today says:
1.-The fact that William j Bryan had
not been invited to attend the Grand
Army encampment to be held here next
month, was brought to the attention OF
Mayor Harrison today and the Mayor at
once addressed a letter to the encamp-
ment committee pointing out the omis-
sion Unless at the meeting of the g. A.
r., which President Mckinley is to at
tend, the same attention is paid to the
Presidential candidates of both parties,
Mayor Harrison said the encampment
would pass without the official recog-
milton of the CITY,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-14
DECISION RESERVED.
Officers Smith and Foss VIII Know
Their Fate Today.

The committee on police met yesterday
morning to take action upon the cases of
Officers Hans Smith and Foss- who were
suspended from duty few weeks ago
charged with eating lunch in a restaurant
on their beat during the time they were
supposed to be on the street. The COM
mittee rendered sentence but will not
notify the city marshal what it is until
this morning 1t is supposed however,
that both officers are suspended from duty
for some period and will be reprimanded
in addition. Neither of the officers, so it
is understood, will lose their positions
although the sentences are said to be I'M
usually severe.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-14
TOTAL ABSTINENCE DEFFATED.

Atlanta, Ca, July ia heated dis
cussion was precipitated in the third
days session Of the Young Peoples
Christian Union of the Universalist
church today by the introduction Of a
resolution against the liquor traffic.
The resolution imposed total absti-
nence on the members Of the union and
enlisted their efforts to secure laws, that
would prohibit the manufacture and sale
of liquors.
Rev. F. W. Perkins of Connecticut
protested that the resolution was a re-
straint on the liberty of Individual &C
ton.
Rev. A. G. Grier of Racine, Wis, was
in favor OF the resolution. 1t was defeat
ed by majority of 26.
Resolutions were adopted to have an
annual offering for increasing what is
known as the ''Aunty' Brown fund for
assisting divinity students in securing
an education
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-14

Kineo, July 13.-According to the state
ment of S. j. Abbott, agent of the Lock
wood company Of Waterville. the project
Of the Kennebec Water Power company
to raise the level Of the water in Moose.
head Lake will probably be abandoned,
which would amount to hundreds of
thousands of dollars. The company's en-
gineer is still continuing his surveys
about the lake,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-14
NEW YORK WARMING UP.

New York, July 13.-The great heat of
yesterday was the cause Of a number of
deaths in this city and vicinity. The Their
mOmeter touched 90, and the atmosphere
was full of humidity
There were five suicides: Conra Wolf
a carpenter Charles Butt, 80 years old !;
James Mclaughlin, Of philadelphia;
Mrs Wilhelmina Hanson of Brooklyn and
James Burke of the same city.
In at least two of these instances the
heat is said to have caused the suicides.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-14
Will MAKE INSPECTION MONDAY.

At meeting of the committee on pub
lilo buildings was held yesterday Il err
noon to dispose of several matters of i'm
portance. Andrew M. Heseltine was ap-
pointed to weigh the coal under the city
contracts for public buildings. The in
spector OF boilers attended the meeting
and told of some things that he was to
recommend being done when he makes
his formal report. Councilman Comedian
was before the committee to advocate the
opening of the school yards to the chill
dren as play grounds in the summer time
but no action was taken regarding this
matter. The committee voted to make
their tour of inspection of the nubIio
buildings on Monday.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-14
FULLER RE-NOMINATED.

West Kennebunk, July 10 The most
warmly contested caucus held here for
years, was that of the Republicans Thurs
day evening for the nomination of raDre-
sentative to the legislature. Hon. Sidney
L. RULER, prominent citizen and ex
representative, and Lendall w. Nash. n
lumber manufacturer, were the candi-
dates. Mr.. Fuller was nominated
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-14

Washington, July 13.-The Cranp COM
pany has notified the navy department.
that the batteship Alabama will be in
readiness to leave the shipyard for its ac-
ceptancs trial on the 18th proximo. The
trial will take place over the regular
course off Cape Ann, Mass. The Ala
bama will be required to maintain AN
average speed OF sixteen knots during a
run of four hours
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-14
RAILWAY sHOPS BuRNEn.

st. Paul, Mimi, July 18.-Fire which
broke out In the Chicago and Great Vest
ern railway shops at South Park this af-
ternoon, destroyed seven buildings used
as storehouses. The loss, it is estimated,
viii be from 100000 to $3.50, 600. The
buildings were filled with shingles.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-14
DIDN.T SEE PEARY.

Philadelphia, July 13.-The bark Cal
cium, Captain Smith, from Ivigtut,
Greenland, arrived here today, with a
cargo of crysolite. The bark was expected
to bring tidings from Lieut.. Peary who
is in the Arctic regions In quest of the
North Pole but there was much disap-
pointment when Captain Smith an
nounced that he had no news from the
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-14
FIRE CAUSED TWO DEATHS

Boston July 1.-Two men have died
and third is believed to have no chance
OF recovery, as the result of last n1ghtss
tire In the Boston & Maine railr9ad, -
freight yards at SomervilIe.
The dead are: Joseph Hayden of SOM
9ryIlle, fireman, 39 years of age; Ruins
Fellows, Somerville, 10 years of aoe
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-14
BRIDGTON HOTEL OPENED

Bridgton, July 13.-The new Bridgton
house was formally opened to the public
and the world Thursday evening, by a
banquet given under the auspices OF the
directors of the corporation.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-14
sCHOONER AsHORE-

Bar Harbor, July 13.-The two-masted
schooner Georgietta of North Sullivan
is ashore on Burnt Porcupine island.
badly damaged She went on in a heavy
fog yesterday afternoon and all efforts to
pull her off proved unavailable.
The Georg1etta is vessel of 16S tons,
owned by Crabtree and Haley OF North
Sullivan. She sailed for home from
Boston last Wednesday. She is in a
DerilOus nosition y
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-14
PRICE OF ICE GOES UP.

New York, July 18.-A special to the
Evening Post from Chicago says that the
hn1ckerbocker Ice company has practical
~ passed it's dividend. The directors met
yesterday but did not take up the divi-
dend question. Another meeting Will be
held August s. Cool weather has affected
the ice business and the season is twenty
days late. Prices have advanced 30 cents
per ton to the trade
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-14
Total,
EAsT END YACHT CLUR-

At meeting of the East End Yacht
club. last evening fifteen new members
were elected. This club is growing
rapidly in numbers and is becoming
numerically very strong. The club dis
cussed the plans outlined in the PRESS
few days ago for the yachting carnival
which they intend to have in connection
with Old Home week. -
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-14

Amos S. Bracket OF Saco, veteran
wachman in the York Mills, and form
erly Biddeford police officer, died yes
terday in the Maine General hospital,
where he was operated upon, several
weeks ago.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-14
PEspkl19 R39
acts

Mrs. PEssESABaEss person
aHv attends 90 her fE'e~
gsressnHOus correspondent
with suffering women
Her trained assistants
are all women
The letters from women
are opened by women
OEsIys
They arc read by woo
ssseSs only
They are answered. by
women saESd only women
The correspondence is
sacre0Yy confidential
Write for. a book MSsss
PinkEsaHs1 has just E1EEI5-
HsERed which, contains kef-
fers from the mayor of
LYNN The postmaster of
4 YssEs and Others OF ks0E
own CITY who have made
careful Investigation
Mrs. PEnkhaEs1 h a s
helped a million women
who suffered with female
troubles Sire can cure
YOU Her address Is
kyEsklS Mass
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-14
Wild ENTERTAIN STRANGERS.

The Portland Lodge of EIks are having
their quarters renovated and prepared for
Old Home week. They intend to care for
visiting brothers in liberal manner and
as their reputation for hospitality is
known all over the country among Elks
no doubt they will have many visiting
members of the order to entertain during
the festivities.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-14
Notice To WheeImen

7,l mere positively no need to endure
uslsconlIofU by reason of chatting. sunb11r,
insect sttngs, sore and perspirinc feet - ~
a a.l'9 bruises. You forget tbess
5rou Piles In using Bucklen Arnica SAFES Ciloso
AHn mr. for Pimples, Blotohes' Sin i'm
GooI pSiy PIG ana ana Piles. Sold by ii. p. S
"0Oiu' 90 congress street. 25 cents.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-14
BUCK EWING DISPLACED.

New York, July 13.-Fred G. Knowles,
secretary of the New York baseball club
announced today that Buck Ewing had
resigned as manager of the club and that
George S. Davis, the captain of the team,
had been appointed manager in Ewing s
MA
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-14
ENDEAVORERs IN LONDON.

tian Endeavor convention opened tndas-
with q general pilgrimage to Wesley sss y
chapel. These were Kattended Inv IL,
mense congregations of Christia1 Irn
deavor delegates. ''''n M
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-14
FATTENED AVERAGES.
PhiIIfes Made 1t Warm for Pittsburg
Pttchers

Pittsburg, July 13.-The batting aver
ages Of the Philadelphia were materially
fattened today, Wolverton taking the
lead. In the first half of the first inning,
Lever gave six hits and five runs. Ches-
bro, followed with fifteen hits and fifteen
runs. Williams sprained his ankle IN the
first inning and Cooley was put out of
the game for talking back to the Jump ire.
Attendance 300. The score:
Philadelphia, 5 4 5 4 0 0 8-28
= Base hits-Pittsburg, 9: Philadelphia,
"a. Errors-Pittsburg, 8; Philadelphia, q.
misunderstanding, Lever, Wagner and
O'Connor; Pratt and Mcfarland.
TAIL ENDERS DO BROOKLYN.
New York. July 10 New Yorks gave a
splendid exhibition of batting against
the Brooklyns this afternoon ana won an
easy game. Score:
Re% York, i = 3 Q / 9 I'd IA
Base hits-BrookIyn, 6; New York, 10.
Errors-Brooklyn 6; New York, l. Bat
teries-McGinnity, Kennedy, Dunn,
Howell and Mcclure; Hawley and War
ner.
A PITCHERS BATTLE.
Cincinnati, July 10 Today game
was pitchers battle between Phillips
and Jones in which the former came out
on TOP. Barrett's hit gave Cincinnati the
victory in the tenth inning. The score:
Cincinnati, 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 IL
St. Louis, 0 0 0 0 0 0 90
Base hits Cincinnati, 6; St. Louis, 5.
teries-Phillips and PETIT; Jones and
Criger.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-14
DROWNED AT BANGOR

Bangor, Me, July 49, TheodoresE Eaton,
aged "a, of Little Deer Isle, was drowned
here this afternoon. The body was re-
covered.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-14

Gloucester, July 13-Mrs. Sarah Nc
-AIaney OF Lawrence, died at the Addison
Gilbert hospital tonight as a result of in
luries sustained IN a runaway accident
here today
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-14

mountains but many returneu
homes or visited friends In the V'g q.
Of this large party are en'nu'''''
their entertainment here
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-14
A PITCHERS BATTLE.
JOURNALS WON,

Belfast, July 13.-The Boston Journal
team scored it's second victory over Bel
fast in a game OF ball today which was so
holly contested that in the ninth inning,
the scores of both teams stood even. The
Journal team won the game by one run,
making the scored to 3.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-14
MAINE POsTMASTERS.

Washington, July 13.-The following
Iourth-class postmasters were appointed
Maine-7Ashyille, e. M. Hammond {,
Greenvale, P. K Hight.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-14
HAV &c HAD A coon TINF

Inc annual trip of the Maine prass - o.
ofst,,s came to an end yesterday. Some
O'H'ne mem bers of the party went TO IN,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-14
SUBSCRIPTIONS TO OLD HOME
WEEK.

The following subscriptions to the Old
Home Week fund have been received by
the treasurer of the committee from j. F.
Liscom b:
Portland Railroad company, $5OO.OO
Maine Central IL. II. Co., 500 90
Boston and Maine Railroad Co., $50 90
Grand Trunk Railroad Co., $50 90
Portland & Yarmouth Railroad Co., 80 90
Casco Bay Steamboat Co, % 90
Portland Steamship Co., 10000
Maine Steamship Co., sc. 100
international Steamship Co., 80 90
Total, 81, 775. 90
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-14
MISCELLANEOUS.

DesSicated Potato.
Mashed potato In a moment b
merely adding boiling water-an ezc
lent preparation, 10c per pack
Sunnyside Tomato Soup,
Diluted with hot water makes onr
of delicious soup, 81
Erue-Eruit Raspberry Shrub
23c per BOTH
Lemon Squash.
Lemon Juice and sugar in hons
quart bottles, prepared by Crossed
Blackwell, London, England, 2ic aa
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-14

Base hits-Brooklyn, 6; New York, 49,
Errors-Brooklyn 6; New York, l. Bat
teries--McGinnity, Kennedy, Dunn,
Howell and Mcclure; Hawley and War
ner,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-08-28
WAITING FOR NEWS.
OF An Attack On the Chinese As
semhIing OutAide of peISin.

New York, August 27.-A dispatch to
OF an attack on the Chinese force assem-
bling at Nal Yen, outside of Pekin, is
anxlously awaited. according 30 Japa-
nese telegram from Taku. combined de-
tachment OF Russian and Japanese cavalry
was to have encountered this hostile
body on last Saturday. The Japanese are
moro successful than the rest of the COM
bined contlngents in getting through run
ners, probably because of their superior
knowledge OF the Chinese character and
language, but even General Yamaguchrs
message published at Toxic yesterday was
dispatched from Pekin as long ago as
August is. The Japanese generals tele-
gram gives no hope of the capture of the
imperial family. and indeed. II would
seem tnat this cavalry force abandoned
the chase on reaching the village OF Nal
san, where It's commander learned tnat
the empress ana the emperor under Gem
eTal Ma escort had started for the west.
The approach OF 5000 OF the Shan Tung
troops with ntteen guns to attack the line
OF communications In the rear of Pekin
emphasizes the necessity OF further rein
foTcementB
These Shan Tung men are among the
best or European drilled soldiers In the
Chinese service and have been carefully
trais ana organized under foreign IN
structors by the former governor, Yuan
Shih Kai. They are armed with German
MauseIs and krupp long range guns. With
Pekin and It's rabble to pacify aud with
these enemies 10 zeal with outside, the
allied commanders nave none too many
troops at their disposal Pekin, more
over, IS not selr-supportng town II
has always TO ne led by conveys OF rice
from the south. and II these are stopped
il is urgently necessary that no time
should be lost in clearing the line ana
getting up supplies from the coast.
The situation in the southern provinces
Is much complicated BY the existence OF
undoubted revolutionary as weil as anti
foreign movements. The nineteen men
executed by a yiceroy are alleged to have
belonged to the reform parry, which cher
ished the intention OF rising against the
provincial authorities and ultimately over
throwing the Manghuriu government and
restoring Emperor Kwang su TO power.
This movement Is said to be widespread
throughout the Yang Use region and 20
be encouraged by the agents OF Kwang
Yu Wei's league, with Is largely iu-
creased by reforming" Chihese In Singa-
pore. America an Australia. II is believed
also 10 be working Ia close association
with the famous NJ. Kilahouai and ot5er
secret societies. In fact, Southern China
IS in a disturbed and restless cond tion
and further important developments are
expected.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-08-28
LAST STAND BY Beers.
BOlha Now Believed to Have His Back
Against The Wall.
HIS POSITION IS AN ADMIRABLE ONi
IN Getting ut Him--Bocrs Figat-
ing Hard

New York, August 27.---Lord Roberts
dispatches announce what many people
here take to be the beginning OF the final
stage IN the South African campaign, says
the Lolfon correspondent OF the Tribune.
The commander In chief held council
OF war with his lieutenants, Butler,
French and Pole-Carew on Saturday and
ON Sunday began general attack on
General Bothas intrenched position, on
which not much impression has been
made. In the preliminary operations OF
the previous few days. the Beers had
strength, stronger, in fact. than anythey
have held sine they fell back from the
rugela. Their forees were disposed along
a formidable chain OF hill country extend
ing over fruat nearly thirty miles their
Hanks resting on spurs of broken ground
protected by morasses.
The British advanced on the west 10
the north OF Belfast, from which place
the Beers foil back toward Lydenburg
Lord Roberts reports that the Beers are
making a most determined resistance in
locality well adapted for their defensive
taCucs ana Dadiy suited for cavalry move
mcnts. Some experts think that this is
really General Botha's last stand and that
IL defeated he viii be completely crushed
Lord Roberts superiority in numbers Is
so great that no may probably attempt
to work right around the Beers cana To
drive them from their position by mem
acing their line OF retreat To Judge
from previous experience. IL Is unlikely
that the Beers would stay long enough
to permit the maneuver to be accom-.
plished
Meanwhile the Beers are busy In en-
deavoring to raid Lord Roberts line OF
communication both in the Orange River
colony and in Natal
AT Welnburg In the neighborhood OF
the scene or some of General
Dewets most remarkable exploits body
OF imperial yeomanry was In difficulties
under an attack OF considerable force OF
Beers on last Friday. They were rescued
by renforcements hastily sent from
Kroonstadt and Hebron On Sunday the
Beers again renewed their attack on
Weinburg, but were beaten off, having
among the prisoners captured by the Britt
ISL, Commandant Olivier whose lannon's
march from Cape Colony through Lord
Roberts lines to the northeast of the Or
ange Free STATE was one OF the notable
episodes OF the spring.
To ju.isD- by the fact that heavy REIN
forcements have been ordered to prepare
TO embark for South Africa in the noxt
few days, the British war office does not
yet believe that warllke operations are
drawing to close.