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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-06-26
A DISSENTING VERDICT.

South Berwick, June 25.-The final
meeting of the coroner's Inquest In the
Sprague murder case win be held here
tomorrow afternoon, when it is expected
verdict will be rendered. 1t Is now
thought 1t will be dissenting one.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-06-26
FROM ADMIRAL KEMPFF.
No News Of the Pekin Force Since
june n

Che Foo, June 25 (yia Shanghai. y
United States Consul John Fowler has
received from Rear Admiral Kemptf the
following:
"Only one communication from Pekin
has reached me since communications
were interrupted on june 10. 1t was
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-06-26
RATHBONE REMOVED.
A rev Dirsetor-esnsrai of Pests In
Cuba.

Washington, June e5.--The postmaster
general has issued an order removing
from office Estes G. Rathbone, who has
been suspended By former order from
the position director general Of the posts
of Cuba and detailing Martin @. Fosnes,
an inspector in the postal service to psr-
from the duties OF director general OF
posts until further orders. Fourth As
sistant Postmaster General Bristow has
been relieved from further work at home
In Cuba and has sailed for home.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-06-26

Candidate Bryan returned yesterday
from his fishing trip. He assures an in
terviewer that the Chicago platform will
be re-aill-med and no part of it repudi-
ated.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-06-26
REMovE TROOPS FROM CUBA.

Washington, June 25.-As soon as Secre-
tary Root returns to thus city early next
week, final arrangements will be made for
the withdrawal or as many troops as
can be spared for further service In Cuba.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-06-26
MAINE ARTIFICIAL STONE CO.,

Manufacturers and dealers fu all kinds OF
Portland Cement so ds. Ofilce III kennebec
street, opposite +. & X. depot Estimates CIV
en- on Artificial Stone sidewalks, DrIvewavs,
Floors, etc. Cement Garden Borders furnished
and set; also Common Cement Cellar Floors.
All work done at lowest prices aud satisfaction
guaranteed.
A. w. HIGGINS, ROBERT LUCAS.
my22ti-isp
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-18
Chngce Sends Chinese Flag.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 1S.-The secre- tary of war has received from General Chaftce. commanding tho legation guard at Picking, large rcd bordcred yellow flag made of tho finest silk, captured by Troop l. of the Sixth cavalry, commanded by Lieutenant IIycr, in an engagement with Chinese imperial troops at Chang Ping Chow. about 30 miles north of Pcking. Sept. last. Tn the center of the flag in white letters i>; the name Chang" which means Chang Chun Fa. the commander in chief of tho province of Huhci. At the side in black letters arc the words tin ChincseJ ''Comnandor in chief of advance corps of left flank of Hu Wei army of the province of Huhci' together with the title, Cher CT Ching" distinguished and Pa Tu Lu" (brave)
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-18
Porto Ricc'S CubeD Cs,ip,

WASHINGTON. Dec. 1S-The state department has rendered an opinion To the effect that the United States govern- mcnt cannot intervene in favor of Porto Rico in the matter of her claim againS Cuba for S2.500,O eco. The Spanish gov ernment raised a loan to this amount from the Porto Ricans to help prosecute military operations in Cuba. basing the loan upon the revenues of the latter is land. In substance the decision of the United States government is 10 the eff feet that. leaving aside the question of equity i'll this case, to sanction the col lection of this claim against Cuba now. would be to open the door to nunlberlesy other and larger claims which would ex- haust the financial resources of the is land
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-18
THURSDAY NIGHTS EDITS.

The City hall on Thursday evening will be the mecca for the sport-loving public of this vicinity. The star Der formers, Tommy Feltz, the bantam champion, and Toney Lewis. the Italian champion, are matched to fight twenty rounds, Marquis of Queens bury rules. at 112 pounds. That the contest will be the most spirited ever seen here few will gainsay. Feltz has fought over thirty battles this year and but two decisions given against him. one q twenty round contest and the other q twenty-five round bout. He IS considered the greatest fighting marvel since Terry McGovern left the ranks Of the bantam weight to be come lightweight champion. Feltz Is a fighter whose style and gait close ly resemble the Brooklyn Terror He is after his man from the tap of the gong, and never lets up until his op- ponent weakens from the result of his powerful blows. Tn meeting Lewis many have the impression that he has an easy mark In this there will be much surprise to the "knowfng ones. Lewis was defeated by Feltz last October in eight rounds Up to the rendering of the decision both men Were dividing honors. Lewis slipped to the floor His seconds advising him To take the count, q common occur renee in long contests. Lewis got up slowly on the eighth second but was waved to his corner by the referee. Since that occasion Lewis has not participated in a boxing contest, hold Ing off for an opportunity to redeem himself with FeltZ. Whitey Lester. the famous lightweight. will meet Jack Hopkins the undefeated anna teur worlds champion. in q ten-round bout at 135 pounds. This will make q fight that should even equal the Daly- Mcfarland contest Billy Ryan and Ali Levy at 115 pounds, ten rounds, will also make pretty contest. These men are clever performers Each of them has participated in star contests before the Broadway. Greenwood and National Athletic clubs, New York Ryan will be remembered as the plucky little boxer who fought Hughev Murphy seven rounds at the City hail few months ago without n day's training, taking Andy Daly.s place. Tickets go on sale at the box office City hall, tonight. Admission tickets as well as reserved seats, thus giving everyone an opportunity to secure tickets in advance.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-18

Tommy Holderness is making a big hit in Waterbury. His work. at half back is not eNcelled by any man in the league.-Lawrenee Telegram.
 In Waterbury all is serene this sea son. They have Griffin back and are rid of Fred Doe, and the two arrange ments make the fans. happy Bridge port Post. Aa |
 The Blues should have won three games last week and lost one, for they had the easiest teams. in the league to contend with, AIeriden and Waterbury. New Haven Union. Remember that item when we meet Wednesday even- ing.
 Pawtucket is to have semi-profes- sional polo. That's just about their speed.-Lawrcnce Telegram. That's too fast for Pawtucket nowadays. No sport can prosper there.-Brockton
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-18
CHARITY FOR CHINESE
Destitute Given Ricc--New Railway Makes Four Miles an Hour.

j. PEkING, Dec. 1S.-The Russians have purchased S700,oO0 worth of rice, which is being given to destitute Chi |, ncse. General Chaffee, the American commander, is also having large amount of rice issued, and the other nations are displaying iberality.
 A. de Giers, the Russian envoy, says that Russia is making no exception in favor of Christians, because the latter have the least need While a number of German officers were dining they narrowly escaped death by asphyxiation in the fumes from Chinese stove. Four out of seven were partly inscnsible for more than half an hour. Fortunately all recovered. The stoves in this country are a constant source of danger.
 The railway from Picking to Taku is now completed. To make the trip of so miles generally takes 20 houIs
 The French are issuing an invitation to an excursion by rain to Pao-ting-fu Jan. 15.
 General Chaffce, desiring a thorough Investigation of tho reports from Ho-si- wu as to Boxer activity in that district. has sent troop nf the Sixth Unite.l States cavalry and 50 msmbers of Com pany F of the Ninh Il volunteer infantry there with instructions to explore the neigh borii"od thoroughly and to render all assistance necessary to quell any dis turhan"e caused by Boxers or bandits.
 Neither General Chaffee nor Sir AL fred Gaselee. the British commander. be- heves that there is large body of Box CTS anywhere near under arms, although some reports represent the Germans as seeing Boxers every day
 \ meeting was neld yesterday of the provisional government, including five prominent Chinese whose assistance is desired.
 With the exception of one all the for eign envoys believe that the governments Will a&Iee upon th" text of the prelimi- nary joint note.
 England Is dispnting q point with Ja- pan, and 1t Is now doubtful whether the meeting that had leen fixed for today will take place.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-18
Strikers Refused a Conference.

NEW BEDFORD. Mass, Dec. 1S.- The fifth week of the Acushnet and Hathaway mill strike began yesterday. with practically no change in the situa- tion. The strikers at their meeting claim to have made fl additions over last week and reported three assertions The latest development in the situation is the receipt of an answer to q request made directly to Treasurer Knowles for a con- ference. Treasurer Knowles declined to confer, saying that the company was sat ished with the new men now at work.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-18
Noted Iuriat ne.a

NEW YORK, Dec. 1S.-Henry R. Beekman. justice. of the supreme court, was stricken dead with apoplexy on his own doorstep yesterday at 35 West Sev- enteenth street. He had not been in good health for some time. Justice Henry Rutgers Beeknian was one of the fore most figures of the New York bench and bar. Justice Beekman was born in New York Dec. s, 1s45. The first of. his fami- ly to come to America was William Bcekman. who came with Peter Stuy- vesant, the famous last Dutch governor 0f the colony, in 1s47,
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-18
Convict IEuhns Heard From

INDIANAPOLIS. Dec. 18.-The News yesterday afternoon published a copy righted dispatch from correspondent at Albion Ind, who claims to have inter viewed Marvin kuhns, the escaped con- vict who has been eluding the officers for several days. EChns recently shot po- liceman at Logansport and escaped after fighting pitched battle with q posse. The correspondent says he found Kuhns comfortably situated at his brothers house near Albion.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-18
BASKET BAIT.

A basket ball game was played at the rooms of the Boys club last night, the contestants being the Rogers Brothers and Boys club. After an ex- citing and more interesting game than the score, 16-4, indicates, the spoonies won out. The play was rather fast at times and was marked by pretty pass ing and blocking on the part of both teams. Burgess of the Rogers Brothers had keen eye in throwing for the baskets. He caged five goals while McGrath for the same team scored three times. Judd of the Bows . club made the two baskets for his team. The lineup of the teams was as follows.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-18
London Press More remnarn,a

LONDON, Dec. 1S.-The Daily Chron- icle and The Standard publish editorials this morning on the canal question which are Tn a much more temperate tone than some of their former expressions. Both Journals admit the difficult position of the Washington government and adyo- cate ..all reasonable concessions to inc sentiment and interests of the American people with view of preserving the An glo-American understandiny
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-18
New instructions For Copeer

WASHINGTOE Drc. 1S-A long in struction has been sent 10 Minister Con ger informing hi& f#lly as to his course. II" already had be, il authorized to sign the agreement. and it k said that this fresh instruction will so clear the way of obstacles at Picking as to mako it proba- hlc that all of the signatures of the min isters can be afHX,-.! nt orcc This state ment even includes the British minister. Sir Edward Satow who has been the last to como forward.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-18
Survivors Number RIA

BERLIN, Dec. 1S.--An official dispatch received here from Malaga accounts for 314 survivors out of the 450 persons who were on board the German training frigate Gneisenau, which foundered at the entrance to the port of Malaga while she was taking refuge from the terrible storm prevailing at the time. sS1
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-18

WASHINGTON, Dec 1S.-The war department has issued an order provid- ing for the admission into Cuba and tho Philippine Islands free of duty of pack ages and articles clearly intended as Christmas presents for the officers and enlisted men of the army and navy and for other employees of this government now serving in those islands. The pro- vision as to the free admission of sncb Christmas presents will terminate as to Cuba on Feb. 15 and as to the Philip pines on March 1J next.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-18
Hypnotlsed by aportrn1i..

An Italian was arrested at The Paris expesition for stealing the portrait of a woman H. was abserred to stand .i looking at hespieture a long time and finally he wrested rom it's place and
 hid it under his coat. When arrested he explained that the portrait was so 'beautifm that it hypnotized him. and
 hesya unable to resist the impulse to
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-18

New Haven. Dec 1S.-The tie be tween New Haven and Hartford for first place in the polo league was worked off last night, the Blues taking the Indians into camp to the tune of
 to ,. The game was a good one. eX- cept for the fast that Referee Lush let the Hartford team have two rest ing spells, both of about five minutes duration. The first occurred when Do- herty left the floor in the middle of the first period. Main came on the sur face and there was no reason why the game should have been delayed. In the second period Cotter had trouble with his skates and it took the four other Indians five minutes to repair damages.
 Schiffer- did not show any of the phe- nomenal speed which has been credited to him lately, with the exception of a few seconds in the last period, when he caged two goals from the middle of the rink. getting the ball on the rush and driving it past LatiOns. Ja- sons work has improved materially since last Friday night and he played with snap and vigor. There was q very large crowd present and there was just enough rough and tumble about the game to please the cranks. The summary:
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-18
The Kentucky Leave. smxrn.

. CONSTR Dec. 1S.-Tbe United States battleship Kentucky, Cap tain Chester NJ, Colby, has sailed from Smyrna on her way to Maniln. MT. Lloyd c. Griscom, United States charge d'affaires, gave concert to the members of the diplomatic coros.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-18
ST X RS
I O1O c
 -t--o
Cole Wenfher-

PLATTSBURG, N. Y, Dec. 1S.-Yes- terday was probably the coldest of the season throughout northern New York. although it was only , below zero in this village. At Saranac Lake it, was p degrees below zero, and at Lake Placid it was reported to be 30 below At Malone the thermometer registered 12 below.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-18
Rear End Collision

MIDDLETOWN, \. Y., Dec. 1S.-Ip a rear end collision here between .wo east bound freight trains on the Erie railroad caboose and two coal cars were demolished and an engine damaged One of the trains was on a siding at the time.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-18
BOWLING NOTES.

The Stars and the Juniors were the opponents in the bowling game at the !. M. c. A. building last night. the former winning out after a closely fought game by the small margin of 19 pins
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-18

RYE AND BOURBON WHIsK1Es- $1.50, S1.75, $2OO, S2.25. S2,5O. $500, $4.o0 per gallon; 4Oc. soc. COG, 65c. 75c and S1OO per quart AMERICAN AND IMPORTED. .GINs -$1.50. $1.75, $2.OO, S2.5O. S3. co S4.O0, $500 per gallon; 40c, soc 65c, 75c, $1.0O, $1.25 per quart. CALIFORNIA AND IMPORTED BRANDIES-S1 50, S1.75. S2.OO, $2.5O, $500, S4.OO, $500, S6OO Der gallon; soc, 65c. 75c, $1O0, SIPS, $1.50 per quart.
 NEW ENG1AAND. ST GROIN. JA- MAICA RJMS-S1.5O, S1.75, S2.OO. S2.50, $500. $4.O0 per gallon; 4Oc, 5oc, 65c, 75c, S1.o0 per quart. PURE CALIFORNIA PORT AND ss 0SHERRY-9oc per gallon; 25c per quart. .u5
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-18
Waterbury.

Summary-Score, Springfield ,. Wa. terbury I; rushes. Daily s. Curtis 1 stops, Heffcrnan 3S, Fox 90; foul, Jean referee. Leahy; timer, Hughes; attend ance, TOO.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-18
SPR|NGF|ELDS GOlONER|DEN
Last Game Played in Spring
 field Last Night.

Meriden May Disband Or Go To New
 Britain-Accommod In Spring
 field Not Good Enough--Waterbury
 Was Defeated In The Last Game In
 Springfeld-New Haven Beats Hart
 ford Easily-Notes Heard Around
 The Circuit
 Springfield, Dec 17.-Waterbury was defeated in q pretty fast game of polo in this city last evening, and it was a fitting end to the last game that will be played here by the Springfield team. Manag ger Aufort has gone to considerable expense to get q corking good team together, but the rink in this place is so small that large enough crowds could not get in to meet the expenses. It has been deemed advisable to make a change and for that reason the Springfield team will play in Aeriden hereafter and Meriden will probably disband or be transferred to New Britain. The game started off well and the first goal was caged by the home team in just ten seconds of play. In little over one minute more of playing time Dalv caged one for Waterbury. He did the same trick in less than five minutes of play and Pierce made the last goal of the period in thirty-soven seconds The three goals in the second period were taken by the home team. In the third period Fox put up fast game and the only goals made were two by Griffin. It was d close battle to the close and Springfield won out by a nose. The score and summary:
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-18
The weeks schedule is as follows:

The weeks schedule is as follows: Monday-Hartford at New Haven, Waterbury at Springfield.
 Tuesday-Meriden at Hartford
 Wednesday-Springfiel at Meriden, New Haven at Waterbury.
 Thursday-Hartford at Springfield Friday-Springfield at New Haven, Meriden at Waterbury,
 Saturday-Wa Waterbury at Meriden New Haven at Hartford. NATIONAL LEAGUE STANDING.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-18

Score. New Haven 9, Hartford , stops, Lations p. Starlie 2G; rushes Bone 12, Schffer 3, tie ]; fouls. Schif fer. IationS, Hausman; referee. Lush timer Turner; attendance, l, 200.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-18

NATIONAL LEAGUE STANDING
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1900-02-15
!, CHURCH AND CLERGY. I
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

The Volunteers of America are in
touch with 10000 men in prisons.
A revival at Great Falls. Mont, re-
suited in the conversion of 16O persons.
The translation of the New Testament
into the Corean language has been COM
pleted.
The strength Of the various sections Of
the Methodist Church by recent returns
shows that throughout the world there
are 1857 churches, with 44,59S ordained
ministers.
Cardinal Vaughan has announced his
intention to devote this year to special
effort to convert England to Roman
Catholicism.
The Michigan Christian Advocate crit
icises secretaries of church boards for
receiving high salaries while the causes
they represent are suffering for need Of
money.
At the dedication Of the First Luther
an Church at Elkhorn, Wis, Bible ID to
be used which Emperor William gave to
the Rev. Hugo Stubenwall, pastor OF the
church, because he wrote poem in the
efnperor's honor.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1900-02-15
NEWS TRAVELLED SLOWLY.
Washington Vast in the Tomb Two Days
BEFORE New York Knew 1t.

xv.sh;rgton Was in the Tomb Two Days
BEFORE New York Knew 1t.
uod George washington lived and died
~ the close of the present century IN
Stead of the last his death would nave
baen known at all four corners OF the
c,obo inside two or three hours, whereas
+ was not known that he had passed
awav for several days afterward. even
in Philadelphia, the old capital OF tne
Tinted States, where the Sixth Congress
had inst assembled, it was not SHOWN '.
that washington was dead untli Dec. ~
two days afterward. ,s
Naws Travelled slowly in those days
cable. telegraph, telephone and postai Ia,
c;l;t;as we're an unknown quantity. ana
- fool, DAYS and weeks to transmit intor-
nation then, where seconds and minutes
t;gnre now in this rapid age OF lnVen'ion
and improvement. .ha 6,.+
The Alexandria Times was tne nrss
nawsnaner to announce Washington 5
death printing on Monday, Dec. 10, .
single paragraph obituary. thus; Is
onr ma ;nful duty first to announce 70 our
country and to the world the ne uealn :.
Cen. George Washington. ms mouIn -
FIJI event occurred last Saturday evenlns
: ho,t II o'clock. On the previous night
10 was attacked with violent infiamma-
tory affection IN his throat Wnicn = iess
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1900-02-15

ammunition and prepare for the struggle
The retreats which he managed in the
following years were almost as inspiring
as the victories he planned. Ills must be
a waiting game to a great extent, and
how well he played it history tells. He
compelled England to recognize the trou-
bic as more than a mere insurrection
and secured thus the rights of civilized
warfare.
How great the odds were against Gen.
Washington can never he rightly esti-
mated. Time and again was his army
on the point of dissolving away. There
were many true hearts in the Congress;
but there were many, also, who still lean
ed little towards England, fearing that
the new order of things would never be
successful There was only half-heart
ed support for the commander-in-chief.
Jealousy inspired officers to scheme
against him. Money was often scarce
and sometimes not to be had. His men
were sometimes without food, barefoot
ed, and half clothed. Though all these
trying years Gen. Washington had to
rely mainly on himself. His volume of
correspondence was enormous. Thousands
of letters did he write, urging Congress,
the governors, the influential men of the
colonies to take this or that step, to
raise men or money, to help on the work.
He was the revolution. Almost always
he had perfect control of his temper,
which was by no means mild, and over
his passions and his positive, aggressive
spirit. But sometimes the overwhelming
injustice Of his treatment by Congress
must have been a sore temptation to
him. And when he watched the intrepid
Hamilton dash ON to victory in the re-
doubts at Yorktown he must have felt
the weight of the heavy burden he was
bearing rise from his great heart so that
it beat the faster, for he knew that
should CORVALLIS surrender the war
would probably result VIGOROUSLY for the
American arms.
The same quiet, firm, far-seeing charac-