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The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1900-12-29
Football Next tuesday.

The Pierce City football team are
not satisfied with the walloping they
received Tuesday at the hands, or
feet, of the Vinita boys. They claim
that they did not have their regular
players. Another game has been ar
ranged for Tuesday afternoon when
the visiting eleven will be greatly
strengthened.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1900-12-29

The largest lightning conductor in
the world is in Bavaria. The top Of
il is some yards above the mefeoro
logical station on ihe zugspitz. the
highest point q land in the German
empire. u runs down the side Of the
mountrir 10 body Of running wa
ter. The ierrin q TIE rod is three
and q hall miies.-N. \. World.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1900-12-29
Il understand Dyer's case puzzles

the doctors" "Yes, they can't find out
how much he's worth. Town Topics
He--'How often woman's face is
her fortune" Shelves, and how
often mans cheek is his."-Pbiladel-
phia Bulletin.
Wigg-"My watch hasn't varied a
minutein ten years. Wagg-"Fve had
just as good time without watch."-
Philadelphia Record.
Did you enjoy your honeyroonT'
asked the weedy widow. 'Not half so
much as did my alimony," replied the
grass widow twice removed-Philadel.
phia North American.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1900-12-29

This may not be a verbatim copy
of the letter that the unfortunate
young Chinese emperor sent to the
representatives of the powers, asking
their protection against the empress
dowager, but it is undoubtedly a
good deal like tiff it is like it at
all:
"Foleign dogs; The sun of the moon
addlesses you. Come lite away quickee
and catchee old woman. 4smpless dow
ager makee life misable allie samee
me. You catchee quick. Lockee up
tightee. No letee git out. Hollid old
woman. Cuttee off head. No goo1ee,
"Empless dowager pushee me off
thlone. stickee me in d'ak loom. Me
muchee 'faid. She givee me ploison;
maBee me muchee sick Say: He no
goodee' Catchee alice samee me by
cue. Walkee 'lound loom. Walkee
fast. Pullee me by queue. Pullee off.
Hurt like hellee.
"You foleign dogs, you come quiclee
and catchec old woman alice samee
she catchee me.
"This flom son Of the full moon,
half blother of the sun, and glate-
uncle Of the lainbow
"P. S.: You comee now. No waitee."
Plain Dealer.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1900-12-29
Ex-President cIeveIand's rlagazine
Articles.

Ex-President Cleveland is writ
ing for the Saturday Evening fost
a series of strong articles which
will appear in the magazine during
the winter,months. Some of these
papers will.deal with political al
fairs, and others with the personal
problems of young men. They
will be Nc. ,Cleveland's first ut
lterances ia any magazine on the
questions Of the day since he left
the white house.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1900-12-29
ESCAPED Convict Jailed

Christmas day City MARSHAL
johnson, Of Chetopa. captured
Fred C. Heron, a convict who es-
capped from Kansas state peniten.
tiary December 18th, and stole a
HambletOuisn stallian at Tonga
noxie, riding him to that place.
Heron had on prison clothes with
stripes cut off and did not deny
bis identity.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1900-12-29

There is nothing that viii give
such quick relief 10 an itching. smart
ing skin as Beggs' German salye.
Mothers should know that 10 viii cure
eczema, cbafng. heat, rash. or any IT,
rltating skin disease 0f the children.
Also cures cuts, burns, scalds ana
piles. Don't be without t. Peoples
drug store. W
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1900-12-29

For Memphis and all points east and
southeast take the Choctaw route
Two daily fast trains, vestibnled,
Pullman sleepers, free reclining chair
cars, gas lighted and steam heated.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1900-12-29

Although Queen Victoria does moi
permit smoking in her immediate
neighborhood, yet she keeps on hand a
stock Of the most superb Havana cigars
for her guests, and the consumption
thereof is about BOOK year.-chicagt
Chronicle.
The Portland daily press., 1900-07-25
DEATH OF ALyAH PRINCE
Farther Particulars Shed New Light
on Affairs.
mrEc1AL ro aHn 1889

Lewiston, July 24.-Edgar L. Thomp-
son of Auburn whose brother Albert has
been connected with the shooting Of
Alvah Prince at Puerto Carries, Spanish
Honduras, has received a letter from W
e. Alger, the American consul at that
place, stating that he was satisfied in
his own mind that Prince killed himself
and was alone at the time. There is
some dispute now as to the amount of
money Prince had with him. Some of
his friends say he took over $500 while
others declare that they know ne did not
have more than $50.
Mr.. Thompson has also received q letter
from his broth er at Pela, place forty
miles from Puerto Cartes, in which he
says that Prince killed himself. He says
he had been suffering from malarial
fever and was homesiek and Respondent.
Mr.. Thompson denies that he showed
the elder Prince only a part of the letter
received from his brother and Mr.. Prince
himself admits that he is not positive
that any was withheld. The letter that
Prince has is to all appearances complete.
The Portland daily press., 1900-07-25
THEY WILL BE HERE.
Distlnguished SONS of Maine Who wan
Return Ola Home Week.

At a meeting of the Old Home Week
committee last evening, the various de-
tails of the celebration were discussed.
Thhe Mayor informed the committee that
he had received replies to his letters of
Invitation from ex Gov. W.D. Washburn
of Minneapolis, Mimi, who is now at
South Limerick, Me-; Governor Frank
W. Rollins Of Concord, n. H., Hon.
Loren Fletcher, member Of Congress
from Minneapolis, MIMI, and Represen-
tatiyes Littlefield and Allea of Maine,
who viii be present on Tuesday, August
7th, and will participate in the afternoon
exercises. Governor Pingree of Michigan
wrote the Mayor that he would be un-
able to get to Maine for this occasion
though he had planned on being here,
but would be kept at home by business.
No replies have been received as yet
from other distinguished men to whom
invitations have been sent.
The Portland daily press., 1900-07-25
WAITED IN VAIN.
Attempt 10 Hold Up Train
Frustrated.

Chicago, July 24.-According to the
police, daring attempt to hold up tho
Big Four passenger train due here at 3 p.
m, was foiled yesterday by the timely
warn ing given the authorities.
Six men and three boys all armed with
revolvers, waited sew eral hours during
the aftern Don at the Drexel Park station
They were observed and the police noti-
fed. A wagon load of officers hurried
to the scene and were met by a brisk fire
which they returned. After a few min
utes Of fighting the police captured the
three boys. The six men, three of them
eolored, fled. The boys told the police
that the men had given them the revolt
vers and told them to shoot when their
seniors did.
The police declare that the men evil
IDENTIFY intended to stop the train and
rob it, hoping to escape in the streets Of
big city easier than would be possible
IN sparsely settled districts.
The Portland daily press., 1900-07-25
HOLD Up.
ssDoc'' Marsh Got Away From the
Would-Bc Robbers.

Last night about eleven o'clock "Doc''
Marsh who drives one of the night mail
wagons was stopped by two men on
Preble street near Libby's blacksmith
shop. They asked him for a chew of to-
bacoo which he said he didn't have One
Of the men then tried to take hold of him
and said: ST want a dollar out Of you. -
Marsh was too quick for the man ana
got away. They did not try to catch him
but when Officer Pillsbury who was
within short distance Of the spot
reached the place few minutes later no
trace of the men could be found.
The Portland daily press., 1900-07-25
THE COURTS.
DE ~ CoURr.

The Cumberland Docket still engrosses
the attention Of the Law court Yester-
day was orally argued the action Of
George A. Willis Of Windham vs.. the
Town Of Windhams an action brought
by defacto road commissioner to re-
cover $500, his years salary and rental
for his horse. Town resisted payment.
At nisi prius a non suit was entered and
the case went CO the Law court on plain
tins exceptions. J. 9. s. Z. H. Cobb
for the plaintiff ana I L. kElder and-F.
II. Haskell for the defence.
The case of George p. Wescott rs.
James Mitchell was also orally argued.
Symonds, Snow & Cook for the plaintiff
and Ldttle1eld & Little1eld for the de-
fence.
The case Of Albert E. Small vs.. the
Arlington & Curtis Manufacturing
company, an action for damages on ac-
count OF personal injuries received while
setting up a dust collector in the factory
Oh the Williams Manufacturing Compa
ny of Portland, acting as defendant s
employe, was argued. At nisi prius in
the Cumberland Superior court q verdict
for $500 was awarded plaintiff. Foster
& Hersey for plaintiff, and Payson &
Virgin for the defence.
Sarah e. Glynn vs.. Michael Glynn was
orally argued. 1t IS an action brought
by a mother to recover from her divorced
husband for the support of their minor
child Charles j. Nichols for the APP
pellant and John B. Kehoe for the ap-
pellee,
Dennis Meaher for the respondents
and County Attorney Libby for the prose
cution argued the appealed search and
seizure cases Of State vs.. Henry j. Les
sard, Fred Bennett, John A. Clarity and
Joseph v. Melans0n. Two Of the war
rants against Lessard were for searching
q dwelling house IN the night time and
the other warrants for searching s
dwelling house IN the day. Mr.. Meaher
claims they were detective.
The court adjourned early in the af-
ternoon until this morning.
q. S. COURT.
In the afternoon the United States
court was occupied in hearing in the
g. II. Clark bankruptcy case Another
adjournment was taken.
In the afternoon a petition Ia bank
ruptcy was filed by Eugene $. Pendexter
Of this city.
The Portland daily press., 1900-07-25
u. s. COURT.
SAMUEL pOMpILLY DEAD.

Auburn, July 24,-Mr. Samuel Pompil-
", widely known as a starting judge at
horse races through Maine and New
England, died at his home on the upper
river road in Auburn Tuesday morning.
Mr.. Pompilly's age was about 81. He
leaves q widow and three children, two
boys and q girl the oldest of the children
being 10.
He was the brother of Isaiah and Mellen
Pompilly, the former being president OF
the Maine state Fair. They were known
as the Pompilly brothers, and We're widely
known as dealers in horses, buying from
the Maine field for the New York and
Philadelphia markets.
The Portland daily press., 1900-07-25
WORLDS RECORD GONE.
--------
Mile in 200 81 in Hop
pies By Coney.
Made in Second neat Of Race at
Cleveland.
Record Held by Frank
Bogash Three Years.
The Saugus Meeting Yesterday
a Good One.


Cleveland, Ohio, July 24.-Another
worlds record was made today at the
Chenille track when the black gelding
Coney, by Mckinney paced the second
heat OF a race IN 2.02sl This is the fast
est mile ever paced by a horse In hopples.
Frank Bogash has held the. record for
three years at 2041<. What mad the
performance Of Coney more remarkable
was the fact that he logged under the
wire. 1t was tbs second heat of the 200
pace. Prince Alert took the lead at the
start and held it to the half, which was
covered in 1.001S Then AIcHenry began
to push Coney who was four lengths
behind the leader. At the three-quarters,
which was made in 1879 he had caught
Prince Alert and he was going so fast
that McHenry pulled him down ana he
logged under the wire an easy winner.
There was another big crowd present,
but the weather was threatening until
about five o'clock, when heavy shower
fell, causing postponement Of the 2. Is
pace and the 70 trot In the PA race
EDWIN B. was a favorite but he was
beaten by Sister Alice, a rank outsider,
who sold for SO and $50 In pools Of $500.
Henry Schmu llbach Of Wheeling, VIVA.
the owner OF Sister Alice took seven
thousand dollars out Of the pool boxes on
an investment of five hundred dollar S.
Coney was favorite III the 205 pace.
The summaries:
The Portland daily press., 1900-07-25
YELLOW FEVER IN FIRST L
PANTRY.

Washington, July PA dispatch has
been received at the war department
from Havana which says that General
Lee has obtained Information that leaves
no doubt about the existence Of yellow
fever in the First Infantry at Pinar del
Rio and that nine deaths there last
month reported as PERI Gus malaria
are now believed to have been yellow
fever. The dispatch also says that there
are five suspected cases of yellow fever
among the soldiers of the First Infantry
stationed at GnanaiaY.
The Portland daily press., 1900-07-25
NATIONAL LEAGUE STANDING.
Observation-Disclosures A RECORD

New York, July "a The Deutsohland.
according to o cablegram received today
by Emil Boas, American agent of the
Hamburg American line arrived at Ply
mouth at 40 this morning Her time
OF clearing the Sandy Hook light ship
was IL "a q. M, July 18th The time Of
the passage was therefore five days fif-
teen hours and six minutes, (not STAG as
reported on London cable this morning),
which still beats all records. She devel-
oped 80, $50 horse power made an average
s. 095 knots.
The Portland daily press., 1900-07-25

Troubles OF a Minister.

TO benefit others Rev, ] L. w Yer
non, of Hartwell Ca, writes;: FFor
long time / had a running sore on my
leg. / tried many remedies without BEN
eft. until / used a bottle of Electric Bit
ters and box of BuczIen S Arnica Salve,
which cured me sound and we'll. Sores,
Eruptions, Boils, Eczema, Ietter, Salt
Rheum show impure blood. Thousands
have found in Electric Bitters grand
blood purifier that absolutely cures these
troubles Satisfaction is guaranteed or
money refunded by H p. S. Goold, 577
Congress street. Large bottles only 50cts.
The Portland daily press., 1900-07-25
rnM M0NMY C0sn

London, July 24.-The supplementary
estimates necossitated by the prolonga
ton OF the war in South Africa amount
to II, 500 600 pounds, making a total Of
"a, 500, 900 voted for this purpose and
bringing the total army estimates up to
76, 800, 1853 pounds.
The Portland daily press., 1900-07-25
FOR HOW LONG.

Caracas, July a, via Haytien Cable
President Pastro has officially proclaimed
the re-establishment Of peace throughout
the republic of Venezuela. All political
prisoners have been set free. The outcome
has been received with great enthusiasm
In Caracas
The Portland daily press., 1900-07-25

HIS Position As Ambassadors to
Italy.

Worcester, Mass, July "a The Ga
zette has special from its Milford cor
respondent announcing that Gen. W. +.
Draper OF Milford, has sent to Washing
ton his letter of resignation as ambassa-
dor of the United States TO Italy. The
announcement is declared authoritative
and Gen. Diapers decision is said to be
final, The reason given is necessity Of
attention to his private business.
The Portland daily press., 1900-07-25

operating from New York to Canso
three from Canso to Waterville, Ireland,
and one from Canso to the Azores, thence
to Germany. AS all of these cables are
worked duplex, II Is practically the same
as eight single wires.
The Portland daily press., 1900-07-25
2.2s Glass Trotting-Purse $500.
CANsO GABLE OPERATING.

Canso, N. S., July 24-The cable
steamer Silvertown, engaged in laying
a cable for the Commercial Gable COM
pany from Cans0 to New York, completed
the work yesterday and the cable is now
being used for the transmission of mes
sages. This makes the fourth cable now
The Portland daily press., 1900-07-25
ORTH IN GOOD FORM.

Philadelphia, Pa, July S4.-Orth today
pitched his first winning game since May
81. He was in good form and in only one
inning did Cincinnati secure more than
one hit. Both Philadelphia and the
visitors played perfect fielding game
and the locals three runs were the result
of opportune hitting. Attendance, {, 21s.
The score:
Cincinnati, 0 / 0 0 o o o-1
Philadelphia, / 0 / 0 o x-3
Base Cincinnati, z; Philadelphia,
9. Errors Cincinnati, 1; Philadelphia,
0. -BreiUensteln and Kahoe;
Orth and Mcfarland.
NATIONAL LEAGUE STANDING.
The Portland daily press., 1900-07-25
DEFEATED CHAMPIONS.

Brooklyn, N. Y, July 24.-Chicago
won today's game by solid hitting and
Garvin's mastery pitching in the last
seven innings. He struck out eight men.
Jennings icing a victim three times. The
game took nearly three hours to finish
and was marked by some brilliant play
ing, especially on the part Of Bradley,
Camel, Chance, Dahlen and Cross. At
tendance, 1900, The score:
Chicago, O1 2 2 0 0 90
Brooklyn, 2 U 0 o.
Base hits-Chicago, IA; Brooklyn, TO-
Errors-C chicago, 8; Brooklyn, 3. Batter
ies-Garvin and Chance; Howell, Nops,
Farrell and Mcclure.
The Portland daily press., 1900-07-25
SOUTH PORTLAND.

The Fresh Air society had an outing
yesterday on the Cape Cottage grounds.
They sat down to a shore dinner at the
casino and in the afternoon attended the
performance at McCullum S theatre.
The PentecOstal church are arranging
for series of tent meetings which they
hope to inaugurate in a few days
The Social club have left for their an
nu al outing at the Thompson and Merri-
man cottages at Higgins Beach,
MOSts0f the grocery stores Will be closed
today IN order that mem bers OF firms and
employees may atten1 the Grocers' Pic
mic.
Mrs. Ennerton , of Vinalhav EN-, who
has been visiting her sister, Mrs. Young,
OF Front street, has returned home.
About 20 OF the employees Of the Cape
railroad had a dinner at Cape Cottage
Casino Monday noon One of Manager
Hatch S best shore dinners was served in
a private room. Mr.. j. A. StrOut presided
at the table as usual. After the dinner
there was swimming on the beach and
sports of all kinds,
Notices were issued Monday that the
Democratic caucus to elect delegates to
the district ana county conventions will
be held at the Knightyille hose house
next Friday evening at O'Clock.
The Fort Warrens win come dow to
Fort Preble for game Saturday, August
18TH.
The Fort Prebles will play the Crescents
at Lewiston next Saturday.
The Fort Williams nine will play the
Irons Of Pleasantdale Saturday afternoon
on the Williams grounds, at 30 p. m.
FOR MoCULLUM'S THEATRE.
A large party from the islands will
attend McCullum's theatre this evening.
The steamer Alice Howard will leave
Association wharf, Diamond island, at
.45, and Bay View wharf, Peak island,
at no p IN. Special cars Will await the
arrival of the party in Portland.
MUNICIPAL COURT.
Judge Hartford had quite a busy after
noon yesterday. One tramp was sent up
for 50 days at hard labor, and case OF
drunk was let off on promise OF better
behavior in the future.
The three Biddeford boys who some
time ago were arrested for violation Of
the ordinance relating to bicycle riding
on sidewalks, were arraigned and fined
81 and COSTS
The Portland daily press., 1900-07-25
VAN HALTREN's HIT WON.

New York, July "a The New Yorks
won today's game in the eighth inning.
After one was out, Van Haltren hit
down third base line Tor two bases and
scored the winning run when Setback
dropped safe hit into left. The score:
Pittsburg, D 0 0 0 @ 0 0 OIL
New York, 0 o 0 0 x-2
Base -Pittsburg, s; New York, 5.
Err0rs-Pittsburg 4 New York, ?. Bat
teries-Leever and O'Connor; Hawley
and Warner.
The Portland daily press., 1900-07-25
MEETING AT sAUGUS.


One of Best in History Of Old
Track.
saugus, Mass, July 24--On of the best
meetings ever held on the old Saugus
track took place this afternoon with
three events on the card. All were fin
ished before darkness although none of
them was won in traight heats. In the
.2.15 class for trotters, Nell Gwynne beat
Prize in the first heat in 2 1871, after
which Pug carried two heats. In the
fourth Nell GWynne was the winner but
after that Pug won handly.
In the 2.I2 class, Chelsea won the first
heat easily. but in the second, when she
was almost the victor, Tonita F. came
fast at the last and won in the fast time
of ?. l211. Gyp Walnut bore off the three
last heats.
Dr. l.. was the victor in the 2.2S class,
the converted PAGER showing great bursts
of speed throughout the entire race.
The summaries follow:
2.15 Glass. Trotting- $500.
The Portland daily press., 1900-07-25
-T0 WHOM IT ny C1NcERM.

THIS IS to certify that have been appointed
L guardian for Mrs. Matte T. Wescott OF
North Windham, and shah pay no bills OF her
contracting. and all persons having received
gifts in money from her within the last two
years are requested to make restitution to me
for her benefit, rs she has made herself poor by
her generosity. said generosity being wholly
caused by weakness Of mind.
LEROY B. MASON, Guardian.
North Windham, July 49, 1900. jy23-2
The Portland daily press., 1900-07-25
STALLS TRIPLE
Wins Another Ten Inning Game For
Boston.

Boston, July Pin the tenth inning
of today's game Stahl tripled to right
centre and scored the winning run on
Collins drive over the left field fence
Both teams batted hard but St. Louis
fielding was a trife worse than Boston S.
Attendance, 1890. The score:
Boston, IL & 0 liz
St. Louis. 2 0 / 2 3 0 0 Oil
Base hits-Boston, II; St. Louis, u.
Errors-Boston, 2; St. Louis, 4. Batter.
ies-Cuppy, Willis and Sullivan; Sudhon,
Jones and Criger.
The Portland daily press., 1900-07-25
BaEsCmLLANrOUs.
"a Cure for RHEUMATISM. !"

"a Cure for RHEUMATISM. "
Il had 1t and got fooled to perfection with va
rious remedies, and found that could neither
rub nor physic it out At last / tried A. w.
MOuRE'S REMEDY, and that fooled my rheu-
matism and no fuss. Tryit and it viii fool
yours"
II. X. PARSONS, No. Cambridge. Mass
Why! Mr.. Carney OF the lamp department. OF
Cha lest0wn, Mass, got bottle for Mrs. Calla-
han, friend OF his. She tried It, and recon-
mended IL to Mrs. Shea, OF Maiden. Well, she
gave It a trial and then advised Mrs. Forrest OF
Savin ST.. ROxbury, who also tried 1t with the
same good results, and then told her neighbour
Mrs. Sears of Its merits. Next Mrs. Peppard,
OF Dorchester used 1t with the same effect.
Then, it cured Mrs. G. T. Plumer OF T0psham,
Me. who writes Mrs. Glover OF R0slndale.
Mass, about it, Back 1t goes to Mrs. Johnson
of Chebeague, Me. Well. same old story She
advises its use to her friend in So. Portland who
is also cured by It. Next, Mrs. Sias DeshOn Of
PASSPORT Me-. then q call for it ut II. II. Hay q
stock to suit the demands Of their trade. Their
reputation alo ne speaks for the merits OF
A. W. MOOr0'S Rheumatic Cure
John w. Perkins Co.,
AGENTS,
Wholesale Druggists, Portland, Ne.
apr26 W&S3m
The Portland daily press., 1900-07-25
C0LUMBIAs


The four leaders in the chain wheel
class, each containing the highest pos
llariiords, SIS; Stormerss $50; pennanis,
SIS.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-07-07
INSTRUCTION CARS.
They Will Travel Up and Down OIL the
Santa Fa Railroad.

The Santa Fe Railway Company a
made arrangements with a correspond
ence school in Pennsylvania to run its
instruction cars over the lines of the
Santa Fe and give instruction to the To-
comotive engineers and firemen in ham
Topeka making final arrangements for
the Inauguration of this new system Of
instruction. He will probably remain at
Topeka "a few days. The first a will
reach Topeka in the course of a few
weeks, and will make visits at stated
intervals afterwards. The first car sent
over the ines is a s~tereopticon car. Lee
lures are given three times per day.
Each car will seat forty men at a lee
ture. The workings of complicated air.
brake apparatus are made perfectly
clear by a series of views shown by the
stereopticon. This car makes several
trips. Later an instruction car makes
a tour of the lines. The cars are 20 feet
in length, and are built unusually
strong to carry the heavy load which is
required of them. The instruction equip
ment consists of Westinghouse cylin-
ders and triple equipment for a fifty
car train and signal apparatus for a
ed with over 200 ~incandescent globes,
and the various systems of lighting
trains will be shown.