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Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-09-11

The campaign throughout the State.
except perhaps in Cumberland county.
was fought entirely on national issues.
prominent speakers from outside the
state being imported by both parties,
The Republicans held many meetings
and the Democrats We're not far behind
and nearly all the gatherings were we'll
attended by enthusiastic crowds.
The issues arising from the results eF
the Spanish war were hotly debated OH
both sides ana the voters apparently were
well informed by the time the campaign
had closed
In Cumberland county. with Portland as
Z center. there was fought out one of the
most interesting contests in the State
This was solely on the liquor law, its en-
LurCement or its non-enfOrCement, the
ktpubHcan candidate representing the
after ana Prohibition candidate the
former issue. The fight was bitter ono
and every effort was made TO get out the
vote. Returns up to 10 O'Clock tonight
indicated that the Prohibitionists had
landed their candidate for sheriff, Samuel
H. Pearson Of this city.
As 10 the Legislature. there were but
few Democratic gains and early returns
showed that the senate Will be composed
entirely Of Republicans, while about
three-quarters Of the lower House will
also be Of that political faith. This body
will meet in January ana re-elect VIM L.
Frye to the national Senate.
The returns from Cumberland county
were closely watched by thousands in
this city. and when. late in the evening
Pearson ; election as sheriff was assured
bands. red fire ana other vents for pent
hour OC more the Prohibitionists gave
! themselves up to rejoicing. while the
liquor dealers We're correspondingly down
Continued on page 2)
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-09-11

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Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-09-11

UO0, me Dlg W0EON NTITT. W"HI
Continued on page 3D.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-03-01
The Evacuation Oh
SlingersfOntein By
the British.

In the morning IF the 18th oi
February the Beers opened an at,
tack upon SlingersfOntein, assault.
ting with musketry the hills on the
northeast held by three companies
of the Worcesters Commanded by
Captain HOvel.
The artillery attack began at sun.
rise. The Boels approached in great
numbers, estimated at seven tU one.
The British, under good cover, sus-
tained the attack throughout the day.
Meanwhile two big guns, on the
west, opened upon the British at
daylight and fred for half an hour,
when a British hOwitzer silenced
them with lyddite, the British arti-
llery firing with precision.
Then another BOer gun, to the
north, opened on the Royal Irish
Rifles, but rather Intellectually, as
the rifles had good cover.
The shelling continued all day,
and last evening the Beers brought
up forty FOUNDER in order to bonn.
bard the camp from a hill to the
north. The attemp was plainly vi
sib,e, as the gun could be seen being
drawn up by eighteen oxen.
With the Beers surrounding the
British in overwhelming numbers
and having artillery, it became evi
dent that it would be impossible 10
retain Slingersfontein, which the
British evacuated under cover of
the darkness, falling back upon
Rensburg.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-03-01
Ludwing Duplace' Represen-
tatives Enter Suit To
Recover Duties
Already Paid
New York March 1st 1900

Now York March 1st 1900
The attorneys of the late
Mr. Ludwig Duplace of Puer-
to Rico are suing to recover
the duties paid on goods i'm
ported from the United Sta
tes on the ground that Puerto
Rico is part of the United
States.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-03-01
ADVERTISEMENT.

A competitive examination for
the appointment of an assistant ply
sician to the Insane 1t.sylum, San
Juan, will be held at the rooms of
the Board of Charities of Porto Eico
beginning on March 14th at .. a. m.
The salary is $50 pei month aud
residence in the hospital. Candida
tes who must have a practical know
ledge of both English Ed CastilIian
vii. present themselves with their
licences aud testimonials as to cha
racter at the time and place men
toned.
The Spanish steamer s'Paulina'
has sailed to-day for ArecibO.
The cases to be brought up fol-
trial to-day before the District Court
of this City have been postponed
owing to the ahseuce of the defen.
ders.
Do you want for the next day a
really good Rubber Stamp?
Apply to the BOIETlN MERCAN.
TIL establishment 1926. Fortaleza
Street, corner San Jose St. and you
will be satisfied in all respects. D
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-03-01

more, 9TH q. s. Cayalry, now at
Cayey, has been ordered to proceed
to San Juan, and report on We'd
nesday, March 7th, to Major james
A. Buchanan, 10Th U, S. Infantry,
Treasurer of Puerto Rico, for duty
in connection with the collection Of
Insular Revenues and Customs at
several cities.
Upon completion oftbis duty Lii
eutenant Wigmore will return to his
proper station.
The Commanding Officer, will
detail one non commissioned officer,
and two privates to report to Lieut.
enant WigmOre, and accompany
him on this journey.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-03-01
South African War
Probably Nearly
Over.

From the latest news received il
would seem evident that England
would quickly conquer the Beers.
Right thinking people thrOughOut
the world will rejoice when this war
10 over.
Only short time before the CON-
mencement Of this war representati-
YES of the great powers of the world
at the instigatiOn of the Gear Of
Russia met at the Hague in Pea
oe Conference to ascertain if posi-
BILE, whether the civilized world Was
prepared for universal pes ce.
1t would seem that it was not.
During the past two years four ma
tiOn's have been actively engaged
in hOstilities, the United States,
Spain, England and the Beers.
Yes, the Peace Conference is
forgotten. 1t appears that it had
but one result, viz; to make these
so called civilized nations increase
their navies to secure command of
the seas and place in the hands Of
their soldiers better and more deadly
weapons.
When will the doors of the Tenn
pie of Janus be closed forever and
the nations Of the earth exist tOge-
ther in peaceI 1t is evident that
the time is not yet. Nations are
like men; SO long as selfishness
exists in human nature so long will
the nations of the earth strive with
one another for its possession.
Perpetual peace where mankind
would sit together and decide dis
putes with words instead of swords
is still an irridescent dream.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-03-01
L@is Robinson.
The Island OF
COzumel.

The Island of Cozumel, where &C.
cOrding to the cables received to-
day by the BoLETIN the bubonic
plague has made its appearance is
situated eight kilometers to the East
of the coast CT Yucatan, Mexico and
has an area of 60 kilome.ers in long
for 20 in wide.
Herman Cortes landed on the Is
land in 1919, and rescued Geronimo
Aguilar, who helped him as an in
terpreter during the conquest of Me.
xlcO.
AT that time the island was famous
on account of an oraclen which
was consulted by people coming from
distant lands.
The Island of COzumel is very
fertile.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-03-01


According to the British official
report the Beers are: $1,000 men
from the two Republics, 200 insur-
gents from Cape Town and 1000
foreigners, total of $1,000 men.
The attitude Of Russia in India
does not permit the withdrawal Of
troops from there, and the trOu-
bles in the Soudan prevent the same
in Egypt.
It is therefore necessary to make
painful sacrifices.
LMis Robinson.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-03-01
London Letter.
Continued from first page.

fN"HCHW0W JTOW /Tot puyo/'
Some papers i. Dublin nse words
anti-patrIotic and dangerous, claim
ing that the soldiers recruited in
Ireland are only taken from the tav.
eTns and the worst places.
The press is in as a bad way
as Parliament. There are papers
who urge that the militia be sent to
South Africa and if this is not suffi-
cient the conscription be tried, which
is opposed to all liberal traditions and
in the meantime Lord Roberts asks
for 80 900 more men.
There is already some talk of put
ting into action the militia ballot
act the law that calls to the ranks
all the single men between the ages
Of is and 80.
The regular troops are nearly all
either on tie way to the var or alre-
ady there and Lord Roberts will
have disposition Of an army Of over
25O, 900 men.
According to the report which was
read in Parliament by Mr.. Wyn- |
dhaIn, the Sub-Secretary of War, |
the Army Commanded by Lord 10.
berts is at present composed Of 100,
900 men and this figure within
fortnight will be increased by ! AZ, 800
men Of Infantry and artillery and
81 800 cavalry.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-03-01

New York March 1st 1906
Dispatches from Washing
ton state that the Puerto Rico
tariff bill which passed the
House yesterday, has also
been amended so as to make
clear that there will be but
one internal revenue tax on
articles imported from one
country to the other.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-03-01
&C. Wa1lin.

General Blacksmith and Wagon
Maker.
Prompt and Reliable Work
Horse shoeing and Carriage Work
a specially.
PresidiO Street, adjoining HarbOr
Works.
The road connecting Ponce and
Santa Isabel is in bad need Of re-
pairs.
End Sisutenant Hubert 1. Wig
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-03-01
ONLY FOR ONE GENTLEMAN.

Furnished room and board. 8 40
monthly. Payments. made fort
nightly in advance. San Jose, 45.
The Ayuutamiento of San Juan
held N extraordinary session, last
night.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-03-01
News OF The Day.

The Commanding Officer of the
Post of Ponce, Puerto Rico, will
send Corporal William M. Andreacs
1lth U. s. Infantry, to report to the
Commanding Officer at Adjuntas,
for duty with the Engineering Party
of the Board Of Public Works at
that place.
Corporal Andresrs will be ratio
ned and quartered at the Post of
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-03-01
Cablegranns.

From The Associated Press. IS
Another Amendment To The
Puerto Rico Tariff Bill.
Bill Expected To Pass The Se-
nate By The Middle Of March.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-03-01

New York March 1st 1900
Dispatches from London
state that General DundonaId
organized a regiment with ca
rabineers from Natal which
entered Ladysmith yesterday
night.
General Butler reports that
all the country between him
self and Ladysmith is repor-
ted clear of enemies.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-03-01

This paper is the Oldest and has
the largest circulation in the
Island. 1t is also the only
+, one that has an established
cable service from New York
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-03-01
The bill is expected to pass
the Senate by the middle of
March.
All Revenue Obtained from
The Bill To Be For
The Island.
New York March 1st 1900

1t has been stated that Pre-
sident Nc Kinley has been
able to reconcile the different
opinions in regard to the
Puerto Rico tariff bill by the
stipulation that all the reve
nue. provided by the same will
be expended for the benefit
of the Island.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-03-01
RATE OF PASSAGE IN U. S. CURRENCY.
FOR SALE.-P PROPERTY

On sale 300 cuerdas of land between the Mu->
ncipa. districts of LuquiIlo and Fajardo.
Full information will be given at IT Fortaleza
Street. San Juan, Porto Rico.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-03-01
New York Market

Special cable to the BoLE
TIN MERCANTIL from
the " ASSOCIATED PRESS -.
New York Produce Exchange
Quotations.
Wheat Flour =" Tum
badora "..-...... S $50
Muscovado Sugar. !" 8 1916
Beet sugar. ;. 81 shillings
Sterling exchange :. 4.83s
The above cablegrams belong to
the BoLETIN MERCANTrL and .heir
reproduction In any form will cost
titTy dollars each cable.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-01-21
CHlNA'S BACKBONE STIFFENS
some Folks Tn NIX Uncle sam Has
Done the st fleming,

Correspondence of the Associated Press
Yokohama, ian. 3, via San Francisco,
Jan. IA lively interest has been arous-
ed by the publication Of the secret de-
cree of the empress dowager Of China,
in which she shows a becoming sense Of
the danger which threatens the empire
from foreign aggression and holds the
provincial governors to the strictest re-
sponsibility for the immediate defense Of
their respective provinces should any at
tack be made upon them.
The various powers she says, ARE
casting upon us looks of tiger-like vo-
racity, hustnng each other in their en-
beavers to be the first to seize upon our
innermost territory. They think that
China, having neither money nor troops,
would never venture to go to war with
them"
Speculation is, of course, rife as to
what has happened to bring out this de-
cree, eminently suggestive as it is of the
stiffening of China's backbone. Some at
tribute it 10 an understanding with ia
pan. it being reported anew that ex-
Minister Yano is to return there as Jap
anese adviser to the Tsung-Li-Y amen.
Others see it as an assurance gathered
from the late negotiations with the Unit
ed States government. in which it is
thought there were indications that the
new power in the east has provided for
the protection of its trade interests in
China by showing a strong sympathy
with the empire in its present evil plight
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-01-21
FLORIDA.
A Superior Through Sleeping Car
Line Between St. Louis
and Jacksonville.

Commencing December 26th the Louis
willie Air Line has established the great
Through Sleeping Car Route to Florida.
Through sleeping ears arranged to leave
St Louis 9:15 p. m. daily passing Louis-
willie a m. Lexington 1885 a. m, reach
ing Chattanooga. 800 p. NJ, Atlanta 1910
p. m and Jacksonville $40 a. m. Second
morning.. oIop-overs allowed. This
route is through large cities and interest
ing country. and. while q new through
sleeping car route. is over most superior
and well-established lines Of railway The
schedules are fast and most convenient.
This line also affords passengers for
Florida trip via Asheviile y. c.. the
greatest American ali-year-around resort.
Correspondence solicited and informa-
ton promptly furnished. r. A. CAMP
BELL, General Passenger Agent, st.
Louis. No
This is also tire best line TO points IN
KENNEDY. Tennessee. Georgia and North
and South Carolina.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-01-21

Many such Incredible stories could be
told of Raymond that have the air of
fiction about them, but they are all true.
for they are matters Of record in the
criminal history Of many places. He
rarely attempted a criminal scheme with
out a preliminary study Of the most
acute character, not that he feared pris-
on bars, for he early grew accustomed
to them, but for sheer love Of the chase.
He is well known in certain Philadel-
phia circles. He has been everywhere
and seems to know everybody. His men,
DRY is a mine. He can sit at a cafe table
and entertain a company Of marked bril-
liancy with tales of wondrous climes and
moving adventures until one marvels at
his wealth of Imagination and wonders
why he is not a novelist. Yet they are
all true, stray pages from his own living
experiences. In the space of a few mo-
ments he would, with all the enthusi-
asm Of a poet. recite to you in his soft
mellifuous tones, Shelley's lode to
Sl5ylark" as he did one night in a
Chestnut street restaurant, and then,
with a laugh, tell you. if he knew you
well enough. how his cell mate in some
foreign chain gang had once tried to kill
him 70 holding aloof from "such cat
Ia
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-01-21

They next went to Ravaut the jewel
er of the Rue de Ia Paix. and there Ray
mond selected a magnificent watchstud-
ded with the richest Of gems had the
hotel mans initials set in the case in
diamonds. and presented it T. him with
the Khedtve's compliments. The GIFT in
all cost about twelve hundred dollars.
with wonderful astuteness Raymond
oareIessly went over list Of other rres-
eiats that he was commissioned % maize
M Paris and had The ienclcr So aside
diamond brooches. rings. arj Jewels Of
worth. in all about $4,000 when ne would
"caH for tomorrow" The fact ;hat he
was accompanied by the manager of the
great hotel was sufficient guarantee for
him.
Returning TO the hotel Raymond en-
gagged the Premier suite for the Khedive.
obiiging the hotelkeeper II apologetically
send to apartments on the upper floor
party Of petty German princes. He scat
tered largesse among the servants and
ATTACHES with royal hand and had the
snite filed with the richest flowers The
oriental tapestries were brought out, and
canonies were stretched from doorway
~ curb against the coming Of the eX-
nac4ed potentate. He even went 80 far
e ~ have the Khedive's coat Of arms
e,r,hroidered on the carpet laid for his
ROYAL feet.
So well had he laid his plans that not
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-01-21

This large four-story building Is al
rnirably fitted and furnished for the care
Of the sick. No loathsome or contagious
diseases admitted. but all other diseases
that are usually treated at hospitals arc
successfully treated here. including Wbis-
key, Cocaine and Morphine Habits, abso-
lutely guaranteed Women, married or
single. can find q safe retreat here dur
ing confinement, and home in every
ease found for the child if required. a
home for the poor and rich alike as all
operations and medical treatment are
free, and the only charge that is made is
the ordinary hospital fee. which is just
enough to pay the running expenses Of
the institution. The best of references
given when required Write for circular
TO the Martha Washington Home"
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-01-21

the slightest error OF detail was made.
The names to which his retainers an
swered were those of the Khedive's own
suite, and to every query he could re-
turn a quick and sure answer.
In the course Of the evening the sec
rotary thought he would like to play a
little baccarat, and he so informed the
hotel keeper. The latter was pleased TO
introduce him at the proper place, when
the secretary suddenly remembered that
he was a trife short of money. He drew
out about a thousand froncs Oeft from
the Peixotte <und) and casually asked
where he could have check for ten
thousand francs cashed. The Golfers of
the Hotel Splendide were at hand. and
their owner prayed that he would be
privileged to confer this trifling favor.
The secretary was obliged, and the money
changed hands. The next day, Satur-
day, suite and francs had alike vanished
Raymond's next magnificent crime was
worthy Of its forerunner. The Rt. Hon
Joseph Chamberlain. now British Colo
NAL Secretary. was famed for his coIlec-
ton Of orchids at his home near Birm-
ingham. One day a plausible stranger
dressed in the latest London fashion, qp-
peared there and introduced himself as an
American orchid fancier, who had heard
tnat the collection was the finest in the
world The Hon. Chamberlain was alb
sent, as, Of course, Raymond well knew
but his son, Austin, now member of
Parliament, was there, and cardially re-
ceived the visitor.
Raymond Mad all the scientific names
Of the varieties at the tip Of his tongue.
and soon learned that It was the grief Of
the Chamberlain household that two rare
specimens Of orchid were lacking in the
collection. A London dealer had them,
the son confded, but he demanded nine
hundred pounds, which they could not
afford to pay. Raymond thanked him
for his courtesy and went away He i'm
mediately went TO the London dealer,
presented Il forged note in Austin Cham
berlain's name. and said he had been
commissioned to buy the two missing
plants. He whispered that he had the
money with him, and that if fair COM
mission was forthcoming he could put
the dealer in the way Of more and great
er orders. This was easily done and then
Raymond purchased orchids valued at
nearly S15.o 00, which. he said were to go
to the Chamberlain collection. In pay
ment he presented a check on a Landon
bank for 1900 pounds. already prepared
and signed by the Hon. Joseph Cham
berlain. of course forged. The difference
between the purchase sum and the
amount Of the check Raymond received
in Bank Of England notes, with which
he departed. to be seen no more by that
victim
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-01-21

took place today for the purpose of ar
ranging the legislative program for the
coming session Of parliament and TO out
line the queens speech
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-01-21

Washington. IAN. l9-Hon. William J.
Bryan was at the capitol today and saw
a number of the leaders of his party at
both the senate and house wings.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-01-21
z. 2. PARSONS.
Contractor and Builder.

Estimates fgrniabe6 aE cassss -
ha41t-Ef etssar 81 c.sF ~ 4c1
w1rk q gre E-g gives rafag. as-e
CT IL LaHrerus arsreE- ltz.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-01-21
MISCELLANEOUS.
EAGLE CoRNICE WORKS,

w. n. CASwELL. Prop.
Manufacturers of Sheet Metal Cornices,
Sky Lights. Smoke Stacks, Dunsmors
Patent Chimney Tops and Ventiatora
Tin, Iron and Slate Roofing.
Estimates furnished promptly. Repair
work given prompt attention.
1856 n. Lawrence. Wichita, Kan
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-01-21
Popular Pullman Tourist Cars

For fun description o. this service AM
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G. p. y. Chicago. IL, or {. Drake. .. P.
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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-01-21
FLY CURE AND POULTRY.

POULTRY REMEDIES-W Wholesale and
retail agent for Lees and Sturtevant' s
Remedies and Lice Killers. Oystershen,
Crystal Grit, Ground Bone and Blood
Meal. \ book telling all about Poultry
mailed free. Breeder of Barred Plymouth
Rocks; took a premiums at three shows
last season. Stock for sale.
OTTO WEISS,
COS F. Douglas. Wichita Kan
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-01-21
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THROUGH sLEEPER VIA SANTA FE
ROUTE
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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-01-21

It was in 1892: He had been to Egypt.
where he had made the acquaintance Of
the wife Of the American consul at Iy-
ons. France. Mrs. Peixotte. Gaining her
confidence, he learned all that was nee
essary of her husband and his position.
and appearing one day in Lyons he in
PRODUCED himself to the consul as the
son of Henry J. Raymond. editor and
publisher Of the New York Times It
was not long before he had won the con-
sul's favor. and he soon found himself
in the center Of the American set in the
French city. He was wined and dined
and petted with the utmost prodigality.
and when he became a triie short OF
ready money Mr.. PeiXotte was only too
delighted to cash = check for five thous
and francs. BY the time the check was
found to be bogus. Raymond had .lisa7-
peared.
While the authorities were still looking
COR MIN. there appeared one day at the
Hotel Snlendide. in Paris. turbansd
individual Of Oriental aspect. with sew
eral servants in Egyptian garb The
chief Of the party. who was none other
than Raymond. c11,d for the propr' 80
and with an air Of mystery coufide 10
him that he was private secret1-y II
the Kheiive % Egypt who w2Ili fol
low him in 4 ily c two His oval
master was travelling iacogqito. owing 10
financial ean.s':1 'l5 hut mat W, lila
detract nothing from rs Eastern L5un-
". The secretary vas instructed 10
make gift to the hotel -keepor, any: hing
. ne latter mi mt cEG1Se