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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-04-09
MAINE SOLID FOR BRYAN.

Bath, April s.-Ths Dewey boom has
created no enthuEiam here or In any 9TH
or part OF Aains. Ghs Hon. George E
Hughes Of this city, the chairman Of the
Democratic state committee, says that
the action Of the friends Of Dewey will
have no effect Whatever on the plans Of
Maine Democrats. unless 1t IL to make
the Bryan men more sotiys IN their sup
port of him.
The prospect is that the Maine Demo-
Gratis will send delegation to Kansas
City pledged to the support of Bryan
first, last and all the time. From all
parts of Maine assurances come to the
state committee that those who acted
with the Gold Democrats four years ago
are coming back into the party, and Will
give their cordial support to Bryan.
The Hon. Arthur Sewall Of this city,
IL Ia said, woulds be pleased 70 be elected
as one OF the delsgates- at large to the
national convention, and he Will prob
ably be selected. Col. Fred W. Plaisted
of Augusta. editor of the New Age, will
also be ons of the delsgates-ag-large
Ex-Msyor Jossph Iorrsy cf this city Is
mentioned rs one Of the diatrict del,
gates.
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sEouEL no AZ ELorEMkNr.

Boston, April s.-A sequel 70 the al
legged elopemsnt of q month or more ago
lon, beautiful young woman of Will
mington, Del, due. the police say, to the
refusal of tbs man with whom she left
home. to have the marriage ceremony per-
formed and to his abusive treatment of
her. The. young woman took a dose OF
carbolio acid at her lodging house on
Milford street, and after two hours of
intense suffering, died at the City hsF-
pltal whittier she had been taken. The
couple took lodgings at the Milford street
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Dam and Power House Destroyed by
The Floods.
Cost City Three Quart
ers Of Million.
The River Was Reported TO BE
Falling Last Night.

Austin, Tex, April s-Fully $1,000
p1opls gathered today at the day and
power house stationed north CT this city
TO witness the ruins of the piaRt which
cost this city one and ree'quarters mil
lion dollars q few years ago.
The waters of the Colorado river were
ttill pluneinR and foaming around the
wreck, eating away the big pile of gran
lie which oncs formed the dam 90 though
1t vas nothing more than chalk rock.
So fierce WINS the current that great
builders were carried half mile from
the dam, being rolled over and over by
the turbulent tide.
The pnwer house which succumbed to
the terrific wash Of water at O'Clock
is moraing, lies a mass of wreokase
on the edge OF the river, all the valuable
machinery either having been thrown In
to the river or badly damaged by the fall
ing tiinbers of the power houss.
Tde wreck OF the plant is complete The
situation in the city Is most serious.
The Nrsckage Of the plant means that Il
VIII take several weeks to secure even q
temporary water and light system, II 1t
can be made possible even then. In the
meantime the city will be in a bad SAM
tary conditlon. All the hotels. private
residences, stores and the like are with
cut water and there is no fire protection
Chgrohss were unable to held services to-
night for want of light. and ali public
meetings were abandoned. The daily
newspapers are Handicapped In their pub
Ucstion, being deprived OF their electric
power.
The river is falling tonight.
Reports from the neighbo-ing country
ara to the effect that everything is under
water. In williamson county. north Of
here, railroad bridges aSG rrsekage have
been laid waste and ali trains have
stopped running, Hundreds of head OF
cattle have been drowned and miles of
fencing torn down and washed away.
A mass meeting of citizens has been
called Tor tomorrow in order that some
steps may be taken to relieve the sitya-
ton.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-04-09
MR.. DAVIS ADDRESS.
A RESOLUTION which DIdn't Meet with
Favor OF Boer sympathizers Even.

Washington, April SAN Immense
audience gathered at the Grand Opera
house tonight to lists to an address on
the war In South Africa by the Hon.
Webster Davis. ex-1ssistsn5 secretary Of
the interior, who has Just returned to
the United States from that country.
Every available bit Ct standlng room in
the Opera houEe, the largest auditorium
10 Washington, was filed with auditors,
who paid close attention to every word
uttered by the speaker and manifested
with fTtqusnt applause. a score or more
pablo men, mainly Senators and Repre-.
sentativss In Congress. occupied seats on
the stage and In the audience. At the
conclusion CT Hr. Dsvis's address, Chair
man Moran offered series Of resolutions,
expressing sympathy for the Beers, thanks
to Ar. Davis, etc. and that ''Ne denouncs
the present British government and its
secret allies iu this country as wholly
unworthy of the respect of sny true Anne
rican Citizen
The resolutions me. with cordial re-
csptlon By the Rudienos until the tual
declaration deDounoing the British and
Its secFsE allies in this country waR read.
This was received with storm Of kisses
and cries of "No, no.
Mr.. Moran thsn asked for a vote ON the
resolutions as = whole. There were a
great number of ayes and 1t aeemed al.
most an equal number of noes and the
chairman declared the resolutions car
risd.
In his opening address, Mr.. Moran at
tackled the adminlslrati IN and was greet
ed with Misses and cries OF ''Iraitor."
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-04-09
MARINE NEWS.

Halifax. n. S. April s.-Arrlved,
steamers Dominion, Liverpool, and sailst
for PoTtland Cape Breton, Boston; Par
isian, Portland, and sailed for Liverpool.
Savannah, Ca. april s.-Arrivsd,
schooner Henry CIaussn, Bath.
Philadelphia. Apcii s.-Arrlysi 1. sohoon-
er John ]. Hanson, Boothbay.
Boston, April 6. -Saiied, tug Swartara,
with barge Burnside, for Portland.
Boothbay Harbor, April s.-Arrived,
schoonsrs Lady Antrim, Rookpors; W.
g. Pendleton, Portland.
Sailed, sohconers A. MuNiohol, Ne@
York; Lone Star. Boston; Hilton. do;
Ira, do; Annie +. Kimbali, Portland o.
al. MRrret, Rooklsnd; Hannah ID. Grant
Aillbri1Re; William Joues, Bangor.
Vinal Haven, A pril =, -passsd, schooner
Helene, New York, for Portland.
City Island. N. Y, April s. Rount
south, steamer Horatio Hall, Portland
sohoo nsrs Matte j. Allies, Portland, viz
Providence; Mary Is. Wellington, Port
land.
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IN RINGING WORDS.
WIsoRsset Repu blieRns Endorse the
coHrss ofMr. LittieheId. .,

Wiscasset, Me, April AT lArSs'y
attended canous held here today the fol-
loving resolution was unanimously
adopted:
"Whereas. Hon. Charles K. Littlsrsld,
with honor to himsslf and to the district
which he represents in the Congress Of
the Unitsd States. has, by prompt and
energetic action characteristic of him and
no less by his clear and exhauEtive expo
siticns upon vital and Important oues-
tions arising during the present session
of that body, done much to point the wsy
of wiss and honest statssmanship and
good government; therefore
Resolved, That she Repub heans of
Wisoasset In Congressional district cau-
Gus assembled, ID, sire 10 congratulate him
on his efforts to maintain the honor and
dignity OF the nation and we do hereby
express our profouah satisfaction there
with and pledgs him our earnest and
hearty support now and IN the future"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-04-09
SCORES PERISHED.
a Disaster which Recalls the Johns
town Flood.

Austin, lex, April This city is to-
Night in pitch darkness with raging
river one mile wide and swollen far
and beyond its natural banks, roarin c
ana surginR through all ths lower Dor
ton Of the town, having spread death
Gnd destruction In it's wake. In addition
to the vast loss to property, it ia ealoulat-
ed that between 80 and 40 livse have
hsen sacrificed and the reports coming
IN from the tributary country tonight
do net tend to improve matters. Ihe
flOod is not unlike the disastrous John
ssown flood some years ago, in that a rag
Ing river, already swollen far beyond
It's capacity, bore too heavily upon az
immense dam spanning the river here,
beating It and letting looss reservoir
OF water 30 miles long, half mils Wids
and-60 feet deep to aid in carrying de-
ssruotion down the valleys of the Colora-
do river.
The great domain, the Colorado river,
gave way at noon today from the enor-
nous pressure of water and debris and
with roar and crash swept the valley
below the city, wrecking the immense
light and power plant and drowning
light workmsn. Following Is a list o
the known dead, Including those killed
in the power house:
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-04-09
A Republican First Congress
SiOnaI District Convention
WILL BE HELD IN
RECEPTION HALL, CITY BUILDING,
PORTLAND,
Tuesday, April Il, 1900,
Ate O'clock r. ",
RECEPTION HALL, CITY BUILDING,
Tuesday, April Il, 1900,
At 2 O'clock f.. H.,

for the purpose of electing two delegates
and two a,ternates to attend the National
Republican Convention, to be held at
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on Tuesday,
June 10, 1900, and transacting any other
business that may properly come before
il
The basis of representation win be as
follows: Each city and town will be en-
titled to one delegate, and for each sew
enty-five votes cast for the Republican
candidate for Governor in 1896 an addi-
tional delegate, and for fraction of forty
votes in excess of seventy-five an addi-
tiunal delegate.
The District Committee will be in ses-
sion at Reception Hall at one o'clock p.
m, on the day of the convention to lc-
ceive the credentials of the delegates and
to attend to such other business as may
he necessary.
Per Order Republican District Com
mttee.
WILFORD G.. CHAPMAN, Chairman.
SAMUEL w. JUNKINS, Secretary.
Portland, Me, March s. 1900.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-04-09
OTIS COMING HOME.
ne Has Been Formally Relieved OF Ills
Command.

Washington, April 7.-Gsn. Otis has
been formally relieved of the command Of
the United States forces In the Philip
pines and of the Eighth Army corps, up
on his request. The correspondence
showing how this was brought about
was made public at the war department.
IL Is az follows:
"Manila April Q, 1900.
"Agwar. Warrington:
"Prlvate interests require my return
to States; absent from family and bust
ness, attention 70 which important. since
November, "a. except few days; wish to
sail by May lat, II possible; believe
matters hers can he placed in quite satis-
factory condition by that data, although
large repressive military force must be
maintained some time.
(5igned) "Otis."
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THE WORST OVER.
Texas Rivers Rs Rule Are
Falling.

Houston, Tex. April S-As rule the
Texas rivers are now falling and there
Ia not much danger of general flood.
The oropa have been damaged over a
wide area, but thers Ia stiIl time for farm
ers to re-plapt il they can get the seed.
Corn has bsen planted over ones and viii
have to be planted a third time. The
farmers as II rule have not planted much
cotton because the heavy rains have kept
them out Of the fields.
Reports from many points show dam
age to orops, but no loss of life.
UNDERMINED POWER HOUSE.
Austin, Tex. April s.-The increased
volume Of water which came down the
ri ger last night, undermined the power
house at the dam at l 80 this morning
and 1t fell into the river carrying With
It $50, 100 worth of machinery.
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house on March 6. the young woman In
Producing her companion as Thomas
Dugsn and herself rs his wife. Dugan
secured work In bowling slley, "Nrs.
Dugan" vsriably remaining at home
during his absence and by her pleasant
manners won the heart Of the landlady.
Qaarrels between the couple became fire.
quent, however, and 1t Is stated by the
police that In letter left by tho young
woman for her brother, Thomas Gillon.
OF 40 JEFF rson strsst, Wilmington, Del,
shs stated that death vas preferable to
the life she was living.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-04-09

frat the United States Is not long dis
tsnos behind any natirD, but Kngland
France and RusslA are slmswbat ahead
OF this country. hut highlands tonnage
nearly equals that Of France. Russia and
the United States together. II 10 70 be
said, however, that England has quite .
large number Of obseists ves1sls, while
OR navy. at least, is very clean 10 tar as
such ships are concerned. Those obsolets
veEssls are Of course Of considerable use,
and In time OF war would relieve many
first-class vessels from minor services.
One OF these tables IL 81 followsi
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-04-09

millions Of dollar. and IL the iarzest
naval bill ever brought into Congress
Our navy now stands fourth smong the
naviss. having Iiss q from the twentieth
place. where We were when We started
In II years ago. What we have spent
and contracted to spend In building che
vessels Of this new navy amounts to over
a hundred sand sixty-one millions OF dol
lars.
An interesting portion Of Mr.. Foss's
report consists Of tables showing the
relative size of our navy as oompsred
with foreign navies. These tables show
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-04-09
.washingtOn. April 8. 1900.

''Washington, April 8. 1900.
"Otis, Manila:
"Replying to your cable of April 3D..
the Secretary Of War. instructs me to say
that President regrets 20 have you leave
the Philippines. bot he feels that your
distinguished and successful service in
both military and civil administration
for nearly two years entities you to
prompt compliance with whatever wish
you choose to express regarding you as
alignment to duty and requisite order
will be made for your return May LIST,
by such route and taking such ~ may
be agreeable to you. With understanding
that Gen. MsoArthur will suooe cd you as
military governor. the Secretary of Wal
wishes recommendations for oommAn-
der Of department of Northern Luson.
(Signed) "Corbin."
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-04-09
WHEN TRAVELLING

whether on pleasure bent or business.
tsks on every trip bottle Of Syrup Of
Figs, as 1t aots must pleasantly and ef-
fsetually on the kidneys, liver, and bow
els. preventing fevera. headaches and
other forms of sickness. For sale In 80
cont bottles By all leading druggists,
Manufactured By the California Fig syr-
up Co. only.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-04-09

MhniIh, April 0, IsUU.
"Agwar, Washington:
"Nili remain until certain important
notifications civil administration de-
termined. New code priminal procedure
approsohing completion and other mat.
tsIs receiving consideration. Think
can leave about May 1. Will cable latter
part Of mou tn data ! desire to bs relieved
and recommend officer for department
commander. Wish to return By most
expeditions routs and await orders short
time until private business receives at
tention. No request to make regarding
sphere of duty.
(Signed) 'Otis."
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-04-09
HELD Passionate IN MAINE.

Warrington, April s.-Rev. Hiram
Houston OF Dorohes ter, Mass, we'll
known New England divine, died he,e to-
night, aged So years. Mr.. Houston had
held pastoratss at orland, Sandy Point,
Deer Isle and Wells, Maine. Latterly he
had resided at Dorchester, where be was
actively engaged in the work Of the
Harvard Congregational church
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-04-09
RIoTING IN DUBLIN.

Dublin. April --On the arrival this
morning at Tippsrsry Ct a train Of ex-
curslonists from Dublin, large crowd
which had gathered at the railway hotel,
h0ctsd the excursionists many Of TIE
girls being roug' IL handled and peltsd
with mud. Some had their clothes torn
snd others were evan struck.
Almost at the same time rick OF hay,
the property Of firm VINO had given
their employees holiday to go to Dublin,
vas sst on firo and the rioters prevented
any attempt 20 extinguish tbs flames.
When the military brought the fire hose
to the scene they found 1t had bseu out
Ia 20 places.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-04-09
SUFFERED A SHOCK.

John E. Palmer suffered from shock
of paralysis on Saturday and was taken
from bis store 20 bis home In hack.
His condition was thought to be seri-
GUS at the time. but he Was reported to
lie much better last evening.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-04-09
CHANGES FAITH.
Rumor That Mrs. Dewey Has Becems
ana Episcopal.

Washington. April S.-A report was In
circulation here tonight that Mrs. Dewey
had left the Catholic church and had ts-
Come an Episoopalian, but no verinoatlon
Of the rum or could be obtained. Father
Maokin, who married the Admiral and
his wife, and who is rector Of the church,
refused to talk concerning the report.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-04-09
HON LIE QuKEN spENr SUNDAY.

HOW THE QUEEN SPENT SUNDAY.
Dublin. April s.--This morning Queen
Victoria attended seFvioss In the private
chapel of the Vioe Regal lodge. Her
Majesty selected she hymus sDng by the
choir. The archbishop Of Dublin preached.
This afternoon, although the weather
was unfAvotAbls. the Queen took her Gus
tomary drive. Everywhere she met with
an enthusiastic reception. Ths rain, to
some extent, maIrsd the beauty OF the
drive.
Another incident la told OF the Queen 3
kindllness of heart. II appears that.
owing to train delays, a party of chill
dren arrived yesterday too late for the
children S reception. The Queen hearing
OF their disappointment through Lady
Mayo. had them brought to the gates
Of the Vice Regal lodge today and then
drove sloWly through their ranks on her
way to the country drive, to their keen
delight,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-04-09
FIRE IN FIpCHBuRG.

Fitchburg, Mass April s.--A bad fire
With Losses a little under $50, 600. occurred
ia the retail oentrs OF Main street, this
morning, and was IN the hardware store
OF Damon s. Gould Co. The three-Story
wooden building was cleaned out and
will be total Lose. 1t IL owned by K.
N. Choate and heirs of II. III. Choats,
and 10 insured for S. 00J.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-04-09
ELY CnGHLAN DEAD.

New York, April s.--Elizaheth ELY
Mara Coghlan, known on the sta Ee as
ELY Co9hlsn, died in stamford, Conn, 4,
this morning. She was 81 years I'D, haV-
ing haen horn in petsrbOr o. England,
In 1864. Her death was unexpeote d, al
though 1t was known that she Was very
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-04-09
THE NAVAL BILL.
How United states Compares Tn
strength with Rest ofths world.


Washington, april s.-ConRressman
Foss Of Illinois. who acts as chairman Of
the oommittse on naval affairs Of the
House In the abseuos of Mr.. Boutelle OF
Maine. has brought In the annual appTo-
priatiop hill. IL carries over sixty one
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-04-09
MORE Isis OF TIE KILLED.

London, April 7.-11.4 IS p. in.--Ths war
ofiIos has posted the list OF Casualties at
Potsrsfontein. near Roshol on April 5.
Only one is reported killed, Sergeant
Patrick Campbell OF the Imperial Yeo-
many. husband of the welI-known
actress. Nine coE missioBsd officers and
men were reported wounded.
Mrs. Patrick Campbell did not learn
Of the death OF her husband until the
close OF the performance "MsRda, IN
which che appeared ut the Royal theatre.
The manager of the theatre broke the
news to the unfortunate woman, who was
greatly overooma.
No news was issued By the war oflloe
tonight. No news was received from the
front except that from Bloemfontein dat
ed April 4. relating to the engagement
of Gen Gataors at Redey sburg, which
sesmI to have besn held back by the cen.
Tor.
Il will be remembered that Lord Rob.
erts IL reporting the unfortunate OCCUR
renoe" at petersburg said Gen. Gatacre
had arrived there on the morning OF
April IL. Hence he may have succeeded
In engaging the Beers later in the day
1t Is strange, however, that Gen. Cat
acres subsequent movements hAve not
been mentioned In Lord Roberts's DIS.
spatohes. The last OF these were dated
the evening of April 6.
It is reported from Ladysmith that the
Beers ars beginning to construe Gen.
BulleE's inactivity as sign OF fear or
inability to resume active operations
Hence they are showing much activity,
paftioularly around bigesrsberg, and are
said to be planning to outfank Gen.
Butler by an advance IN force by way of
Helpmaaker. AS the plan is known 1t
is not likely that this Bosrs will lind
Butler uuprepared.
The Beers state TINT the Colssbsrg and
Stormterg commanders, nun bsring
{. 600 aud ten guns. have reached Kroon -
stadt.
ANOTHER BATTLEssl
Blosnfousein, April. 4. --Gen. Gatacre
had an engagement With the enemy at
Roddersburg. Details Of the report have
not yet been received.
RoBERTs'S REPORT.
London, April Lord Roberts reports
from Blosmiontsin under date Of Friday
'1he casualties at Reddersburg we're
two officers killed. two wounded and
eight captured: eight non-oom uissIoned
oil Gers and msn killed, 50 wounded, all
the rest captured. Our strength wal
167 mounted infantry; 424 Infantry. The
enemy was $500 strong and i've guns."
BRITISH TAKE 2OJ REBELS.
Carnarvon, Cape Colony,ss April =
Two hundred Insurgents who were moi
aware that Sir Charles Parsons had
occupied kenhards, and who were or
their way 10 that place, have been capture
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cold storage plant In the basement of
the Menger hotel, with only partial sLo-
cess. With the exception of an estimated
damage to this plant, the damsge to
Overlooked property In the city will
reach several thousand dollars.
The only train into San Antonio tod ny
was on the International and Great
Northern from Laredo. No trains have
gone out. The International and Great
Northern reports two bridges destroyed
between Taylor ara Austin. On the
Arkansas Pass railroad the Gaudeloupe
river bridge Is gone on the Merlale
branch and also the Ciholo river bridge
on tie gulf shore road. The Salado ere elk
bridge or the Corpus Christi line had
Is approaches washed away and several
usshouts are reported on the Waco line
of the Arkansas Pass and tina bridge Of
that road over the Colorado river at WeH
Point was swept away by the flood from
the Austin dam. as was also the Mis-
souri,, Kansas and Texas bridge lower
down. The storm was particularly furi-
ous at Corpus Christi and Rockport on
the Gulf coast. A schooner is reported
lost at the latter place.
The rain lie said TO have done much
damage to growing crops and garden
truck. No telegraph communicate can
be had west of Del Rio on the Southern
Pacific and the damage beyond that
point Is not known. It VIII he many
days before trains can ron to El Paso.
In hook port, many honses we re
blown off their foundations and chin
neys, sheds, fsDoss and windmllls were
blown down. shipping suffered most.
Out OF about thirty boats lying at an
ohorage In front of the town only three
rode the storm, suffering no damage.
:wACo's TALE OF WOE.
Waeo, Texas, April 7.-Reporss OF losso
of life and damage caused by floods due
OF the ircessant rains during the past
three days continue TO pour In from all
objections and indications point to n rep
etitlon Of the disasters of last year. The
loss OF life to a great extent has al
ready surpassed that of previous years.
Both telegraphio and telephone service
all over the state Is completely pros
tAatSu anu uotAitS AEOh thS AOoote Nie-
triots are very meagre. All streams, IN
GLIDING the BRACES and Colorado rivers.
are overho wing the Ioulands and rising
very rapidly. The crops of cotton and
corn are nesrly completely submerged
and will have to be replanted. Railway
traffic is practically suspended on all
railroads running Into this city, each
reporting washouts ell along the line
with indefinite delay to travel,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-04-09
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and work off the Cold.

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