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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-04-23

shs nest dspper officsrs In ths Filipino
army, locke worn and haGaard. Ne says
he had led tsrrlble life for months and
has offered 10 return 20 shs north With
Col. Smith 70 sndeavor % psFs1sde MS
fermsr comrades Of the usslsssDess Of op-
posing the Americans.
One hundred escaped spanish prisoners
from the provinoe Of Tsyabas, South
Luxcn, have arrived ~ MAnola.
The Insurgents have four hundrsd more
spanlards In that district. Rsosntiy ths
btitpiuos destroyed several rods OF the
railway line near Paniqus, In an unsuc-
cessful attempts to wreck train.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-04-23
GEN DE WET KILLED.
Another Boer Leader Reported to Have
Been Lost.

Another Boer Leader Reported to Have
London, April 23.-The Daily News
has a despatch from Lourenco Marquee.
dated Friday, April 20; aft 10 reported
here that General De Wet has been
killed.
"Other European ambulance corps be-
sides the Irish-American are taking up
arms In behalf OF the Beers. The latter
are unable to obtain smokeless powder.
"Trsnchss are being constructed for
eight miles around Pretoria. There are
90 guns In position at Kroonstad and
seven Brsnoh guns at Pretoria. Twenty
five miles at Johannesourg have heen
charged with dy ynAmits and the johann
nesburg fort has been dismantied.
WHY ADVANCE Is DELAYED. a.
London, April 23.-The Standard pub
liahes a long despatch frnm Blosmfontein
dated Friday explaining the numerous
difficulties which tend to delay the adj
vance 10 Pretoria. The correspondent
says; "Ths enormous transoort DIM enl-
ties are enhanced by the rainy weather
and by the necessity Of providing for the
needs OF the army for weeks. perhaps
months, In case OF az Interruption OF the
long line of communications, together
wita the unsettled state Of the country in
our rear and the guerilla tactics Of the
enemy. Ills obvious that, until our
fankh ara cleared and no longer menaced,
no forward movement is possible, with
out ineurring the eravest risks. The
most pressing need is further supply Of
horses. General Hamilton has availed
himself Of the ssrvices OF tho Australian
bushmen to ssoQr the Free State In all
directions, buying horses from farmers
whe have surrendered and driving In
animals found upon unoccupled farms.
Horse raiding 10 dangerous wcEk. but the
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-04-23
LOCAL WEATHER REPORT.

Portland. April %. 1900. - The local
weather bureau records the following:
Sa. m.-Barometer, 30. 09S; thermome-
ter, Al; dew point, So: rel. humidity, II
direction of wind, NE; velocity, IL; state
of weather, cloudy.
Sp. m barometer. 30.0ci, thermome-
ter. 43; dew point. SO; rel. humidity, S5 !;
direction of wind, E; velocity. IL; state
of weather, cloudy.
Max. temp. SO; min. temp. As; mean
temp, As; max. wind veloc., 20 NE; pre-
cipitation-24 hours, .01.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-04-23
TOWEu INFO HALIFAX.

Ha'itax. N. s., April 23.-The Britt sh
steamer Sir Garnet Woisley was brought
iuto the harbor by the steamer Runo,
by wbichE it had hesn towed $50 miles,
occupying nine days to Halifax.
The tai'-snd shaft Of the Wolsjey broke
iu the middle OF the AtlantiA o 30 p. M,
Thursday, April 1e, rendering her en-
tirely helpless. The ship was very low
in the water, having full cargo Of
1900 quarters Of corn. 1he Runo was
fiTnalled the follow ing day. Good Friday,
at noon, the weather being moderate,
and at once took the helpless craft 10
tow.
Heavy weather was ancounted by the
wo ships. The towing lines parted seven
times, no. siugle wire or Marila hayser
heiag found on ELMER steamer equal to
the Strain and pitohing.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-04-23
THE WEATHER.

B"ston, April 22.-Local forecast for
Monday: Cloudy weather with light
rain, followed BY fair and warmer IN the
afternoon and night; light variable
winds. Ta esday partly cloudy; fair
weather warn msr; II ght variable winds.
Washington, April 22.-Forecast for
New Ensland: Fair In the interior,
sho wsrs on the coast Monday. Tuesday
fair and warmer; fresh northeas sterly
winds becoming variable.
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UNDER CONDITIONS.
Porte Replies That 1t WIN Pay Ameri-
Claims.

ConstantinopIe. April 2a.-The Porte
has replied to the American demands,
stating that Turkey will compensate
American missionari es under the same
conditions as In the case OF other foreign
subjects.
The United States legation Joined the
other en- bsssies In tie protest against the
increase OF import duties, the reply to
that the United States government ex-
pects to be previously consulted with re-
gard TO any changes.
The Porte has not yet replied to the last
collective note ;lbut the changed tone OF
tbs Ottoman ofi1cials leads to belief
conformity with the demands OF foreign
reports. 1t is now fully expected that
the Porte will invite the EN- bassiss to
discuss the proposed cha nges.
There IL the greatest interest In politi-
cal circles regarding the attitude Of the
and 1t IL believed that the powers having
similar claims will suppors American
action.
COMING TO TIME ALL RIGHT.
Constantinople, April 23.-An imperi-
Porte to formulate proposals regarding
the customs duties as suggested In the
collective note of the ambassadors pre-
sented on April 2.
WASHINGTON NOT NOTIFIED.
Washington, April 22.-Nsisher Secrs-
tary Hay nor the Turkish minister has
been adv ised OF the reported ao,icn Of the
Porte In replying to the demands. In
the absence OF cfficisl reformation aud
OF the specific conuiti ons Of the reply
officials here prefer not TO discuss the
matter. but express the hope that salts.
factory and am ioable settlements Of the
differences between the countries may
bs reached.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-04-23

women were leaving St. Vincent De
the houss Of a ffis1d end attempted 70
cammis suicide By stabblng himself near
the breast With pair Of shears, He was
found by the police and arrested and on
beinR taken 10 the police station
to Sk Jossph's hospital for
treatment. Hughes Is said 10 have tesn
erratio In his habits for some time and
some Of his friends sscribs the crime TO
insanity, although the authorities As Jet
place but little credsnos In the latter
theory.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-04-23
LIKE NORTH SACO CASE.
Mysterious Attempt to Murder n
Rhode Island Man.
Circumstances Almost Exactly Like
Ivory Boothly Case.

Woonsookst Il. l., April "a 2-Elwin
Il. Southwick, . carriage maker and
whselwright In this oity, was shot by an
North Smithnsld. tonight. and his con-
dttion IL considered serious. just be.
fore ten O'Clock tonight Mr.. Southwiok
was csllsd from his house by an un-
knswn man, who said his wagon had
broken down and wished 30 have repairs
made 50 he could proceed on his journey.
Mr.. Southwick had gone some coo feet
from the house where the wagon was,
whsreupon tine stranger raised revolver
and fired, the bullet entering Mir. South
wiok's stomach just below the right
lung. The man then started toward the
house and MIR. Southwlck ran after him,
as he believed the man had designs on
his family. Before the stranger reached
the building, and noticing Mr.. south
wick in pursuit. he turned and disap-
psarsd 10 the darkness. The police Of
thls CITY were nos'fisd IA, ana odd LieGs. a.
scription Of the man as Mr. Southwick
saw him from the light OF q lantern he
carried In his hand when he was called
from the house. It is believed that rob-
berry was Intended, as he 10 known to
carry considerable money, having $500 In
his pockets when he was shot. Mr.
South wick thinks the man became 40
Quainted with his habits and might have
seen him count the money in the house.
He 10 about .35 years Of age and keeps
several guns and revolvers In bis house.
which undoubtedly accounts for the man
decoying him away from the building.
Mr.. Stuthwick lives In somewhat lone
Iy locality and formerly resided at Tx
bridge. At . late hour tonight the ply
sioians were unable to say how SERIOUSLY
the man 10 iojursd, or what his chancss
are.
The above case is almost exactly SINH
lar to the way In which Ivory Boothby
of North Saoo was murdered about two
years aga. MIR. Boothby was called out
of his house and walked about half q
mile down the road with man who said
his wagon was broken down and he want
ed help. His dead body WAS found there
sometime afterwards. he had been shot.
The foot prints of the man who COM
mittsd the crime were found In this sand
Ia tine road and were coming towards
Portland. A popularity about them was
thst they were made By shoes with
toes style that had not
been made and worn for . number Of
yeare.
A reward was offered for the apprehsn-
sion of the murderer and n number Of
Q usploious persons were followed, one
arrest being made. but the authorities
found 10 impossible to nx the crime on
anyone.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-04-23
BUILDING CONVENTION HALL.

Kansas City, No., April 22.-Progress
in the re-conatTucfion Of Convention hall
10 being made with rapid strides. The
tons of twisted steel and debris have been
removed from the site, much masonry In
the outside walls has bssn replaced and
tomorrow morning the 0illstte- -Hersog
comrany OF Minneapolis, which is to
erect she steel structure, will put its force
Of men to work.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-04-23
DUTY is DUTY.

Some men who work hard all the week think
It's their duty TO stay home Sunday and rest.
Others get same rest by going TO church.
Others think they get same rest by almost
killing themselves riding so tar on their wheels.
There may by a question about duty. but no
question but what BENSON'S ALWAYS
READY CHARCOAL beats wood for kindling
fires.
BIG BAGS l0c AT ALL GROCERS.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-04-23
CONTESTED ELECTIONS.
Senate WIN Devote Time TO Three linz
portant Cases.

Ewashiugton, April ee.-Ths Senate will
give considerable atten ion dufing the
present week to questions OF pIivi -ege
involving threelssats 10 the Senate, Un-
der the unanimous consent agreement
reached on the i0sh Inst. the resolution
dsolsriug Senator Quay to be entitled to
o place In the Senate probably will be
voted on at O'Clock Tuesday ard n the
msantima several speeches will be made,
An intimation has been eiven of pcs
tiple effort to postpone the case further,
on the ground that there IL nos sufficient
time left before the time for the voting
within which to deliver speeches Scna-
tors desire to make, but II . movement
is made in that direction 10 Will be stout
~ resisted. It would be an exceptional
occurrence II the unanimous agreement
should he set aside. The leaders on beth
sides are claiming victory but they do
not In either case give figures.
After the Quay case, the cass OF Sena-
tor SCOTT Of West Virginia and that Of
CLARK Of Montana will be called up.
1t rs expeo ted that n vote will be
reached on tn Alaska code bill during
The Philippine bill will continue to
hold Its plsce-as "unnnishsd business"
on the calendar, but 10 Il likely to re-
oeive comparatively little attention DUR
ing the week. The army appropriation
will be taken up as soon as the election
casss are disposed Of.
The Hawaiian cenfererce report will
be acted upon early in the week.
THE HOUSE.
The major portion of ths time Of the
House this week, probably viii be con-
sumed In the confederation OF ths post
office appropriation bill. Tomsrrow Is
Di trtct Of Columbia day and the COM
ing Friday nnder the rules is set apart
for private pen sion bills. The bill appro-
prisfirg 1900, 0c0 for ..ths militia OF tho
several states, may come up during the
week
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-04-23
WEATHER OBSERVATIONS.

The agricultural department weather
bureau for yesterday, April %, taken at
this section being given in this order:
Temperature, direction of wind, state of
weather.
Hoston. 46 N. rein: New York, bs.
s. cidy; PhilRdslphis, 90, W, oldy ;
MashinRtoD. ee, E, cloudy; Albany, tSI
Sc cldy; Buffalo, SO, Sw, rain; Dstroit,
So, SW, cldyI Chicago, s2. E, clear; ST.
Paul. 6s. SM. clear Huron. OAK. ~,
", cl'ar; Bismarck. ~, SW, clear !;
Jackosnville. ~. W. rl-ar.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-04-23
THE REBELS HOLD A TOWN.

Kingston, jam, April 2e.-Adviees
from Colombia today say BocAs del Toro,
Panama. IL in possession Of the rebels.
Last Friday, ths government chartered q
British steamer at Colon 10 take troops to
Bocas del Toro where an Important battle
is expected.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-04-23
MURDERED his WIFE.

syracuse, N. Y, April a2.-John
Hvahea. 40 ed sixty years, shot and killed
his wife, Hannah Hughes, and wounded
HI zabsth Lyons. aged 10 years. as the
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-04-23
RICHARD Is HIMsELS AGAIN.

London, April a2.-Mr. Richard Croker
Of NswlYo ork 10 at Vantage, perfectly
we'll.
He expressed himself as eminently sat-
isfisd with the political situation at
honaa
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-04-23
THE HOUSE.
QUIKT AT CROToN.

Croton Landing. N. Y, April 22.-So
far as the strikers were concerned
this was an exceedingly quiet day In
Camp nc ossvelt.
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hushmen are mora thsn . match for the
Beers"
a IBIe REPUBLICAN A MY. -

Beers"
- lBIe REPUBLICAN A MY. -
London. April % The Loureuco Mir-
quez correspondent Of the Times under
Satur1ay's data, ssyss "IBformaiion re-
csivsi from responsibls sources shows
tras at one time, tie two republics had
iOosO10 men In the field, including the
colonial rsbels. According to the same
Intern ant they can still muster 50, COO OF
whom tO,OCO are In the Free STATE 10.C00
IN the Blsgarsterg district and is, coo in
the district Of Fourteen Streams and
kle ks Dorp. 1t Is now..believed that be-
fore the war the buTRhsrs iisss were de-
liberately falsiBed In order to deceive ths
British Intelligence department..
BoERs ESTRENCHING.
London. April 23.-Ths Kimberley cor
respondent 70 the Morning Post tale
graphing Sunday, ssys: r'The Beers are
reported TO be near BTankfort, where the
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-04-23
(TALK No. 1TQ.
TRY 1T.

Do you know that the majority of
people have eyes that are not aiksS
Do you know that the majority Of
these people do not know 1t. Almost
every day tell some OF my customers
that their eyes differ and am com-
PEELED to prove 1t to them before they
will believe 1t, have seen people
totally blind in one eye that had new
er before had their attention called to
1t. They had always worked with
both eyes open, and did not know
that one eye was doing 1t all. While
you are reading this, cover first one
eye and then the other, and see IL
both are equal You may be sur
prissd at the result. Maybe not. II
there is a difference you ought to
wear glasses. Not ready made ones,
but glasses especially made for you.
My business Is making glasses for all
kinds OF eyes.
- 49, as ar
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-04-23
PORTLAND PEOPLE AT CAPITAL.
ESPECIAL TO THE pREss.J

Washington, April 22.-Dr. Willis B.
Moulton and Mrs. Moulton of Portland
are visiting Baltimore and Washington
for few days.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-05-27
James Fitzharris and Joseph Mul-
let. EX-COnvicts. Are
Detained.
IMMIGRATION LAW EXAMINED.
Commissioner May Decide That
They Cannot Enter the United
States - Convicted in
Phoenix Park Case.

New York May a6-COmmissioner Of In
migration Fitchie sent one Of his inspsc-
tors down the bay to-day TO board the Gun
ard steamship Iucauia and detain james
Fitznarris nicknamed "Skin-t goat" and
Joseph MUllet. who were recently libar-
ated from English prisons. where they had
been confined for alleged completely IN the
Phoenix Park murders OF 1850
II Is not Yet certain whether these men
are entitled 10 he admitted 10 this cou!i-
try. The examination will be conducted
by the regular officials ut the barge Office.
on the way up the hay MuIlet and ritz-
harris talked freely. We are coming here
that We may secur. money on which to
live" said Fiizharris.
OF course. As to our future plans at this
time l can say nothing. We have both been
released from prison and neither of us has
any friends in this country The only one
whom We know. and who will look out for
us. is Rocky Mountain OBrien When |
say we have no money I mean II in the
fullest sense for We have borrowed money
with which To come out
Il was released from the Maryboro Pr;s-
on in August. after having served over six
teen ana % half years. Mullet was released
about that time
Mullet was released from prison on ac-
count Of his delicat. health and he is cIi-
ureIy free from surveillance. Fitzharris
on the other hand. is a ticket-Of-lcave man.
and he is obliged to report. while on Eng
ish territory, TO the proper authorities
once a month.
The Board OF Special Inquiry adjourned
as usual at o'clock. and ss the stecrage
passengers had not arrived the two Irish
men dld not go before the board to-day.
Charged with Murder.
Seventeen years ago Muli-t and Eitzhar-
riS were sentenced TO penal SorVitude for life
for participation in the assassination of Sir
Frederick Cavendish. the Chief Secretary
Tor ireland, and Indersecretary Burke Of
the permanen; Dublin Castle establishment
Fitzharris up TO the time of his trial and
conviction was known To Dubliners az the
"cld cahby." nicknamed skin the Goat"
Fitzhartis drove the men who were after
wards found guilty Of the crime to the spot
where II was committed. Whether he SAW
the deed or knew that II was contemplated.
is not known. 1t was maintained that he
WIS ignorant of the plot He remained
silent throughout the investigation and trial
Joe Mullet WAS law clerk and one of
the most Intelligent Of the supposed con-
spirators. He is a frail man and a hunch-
back.
1t was nearly a year before any clew was
obtained 10 the perpetrators Of the crime
The wife Of James Carey, who later be-
came the witness for the Government, ba b.
bled in her cups To Superintendent Mallin
Of the Dublin police force. giving him a
,Iew which resulted in d number OF arrests.
Joseph Bradley. Timothy Kelly. Dan Cur
fold for their share In the Phoenix Park
assassination, and Fitzharris and NulIet
were given life sentences but We're par
ioned.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-05-27
LOCAL AND SUBURBAN.

The annual kir3orasrtCn festival was held
yesterday Afternoon at the Union Club.
The Transit company intends 10 operate
ssvcn lines to-day and police protection
will he furnished for each car.
Treasure seekers are ut work on the
lesson farm. near the city limits. In search
of reputed buried treasure.
Attorneys Harry Clover and John II.
Boo ogher engaged in scuff1e in the ante
room Of the Court of Criminal Correction
Pat Mueller OF this city has returned
from active service in The South African
war, where he fought on the side az the
Roers
Organized labor OF this city has declared
the hostile telegram sent TO Washington
was unauthorized
The employees ot ScrucCs. Vandervoort &
Barney presented Il. n. SCrugss with
handsome loving cup, a memorial OF his
ffiieth year IN business.
q meeting of citizens has been called for
tomorrow afternoon at the Merchants
Exchange to discuss plans for the anltcIbie
settlement of the strike.
The Reverend George E Stokes has ap-
piled for warrant against Patrolman
Noonan Of the Fifth District charging him
with assault and battery. The matter WAS
laid over until after the strike.
Much disappointment Is being expressed
at the turn affairs have taken in the
Worlds Fair matter. but the advocates OF
the Fair intend that 1t shall be held re-
Eardless OF the action of Congress.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-05-27
Marine Intelligence.

Liverpool. May 2e.-Arrived: Campania
from New York.
Genoa. May 8-Arrived: Bolivia from
New York
Bremen. May 2s,-Arrfved: August KorfY
from Philadelphia
Hamburg May as.-Arrived; Columbia
from New York.
Philadelphia. May B.-Steamer Waesland
sailed for Liverpool al $50 a. m
New York. May 26.-Arrived: Lucania
from Liverpool.
Yokohama May A.-Arrived: Braemer.
Portland. ore.
Hong-Kong May S.-Arrived fprevious-
lyD: Nippon Maru, San Francisco. via
Honolulu and Yokohama. Sailed, 25th-
Queen Adelaide. from Hong-Kong. Tacoma
Liverpool May 26.-Sailed: Etruria, New
York. Civic, New York.
Queensland. May 2s.-Sailed: Cimric, from
Liverpool. New York.
Antwerp. May 2s-Sailed: Friesland,
New York.
New York, May 2s-Saileti: State of Ne
braska. Glasgow: Amsterdam, Rotterdam
via Boulogne: Anchoria. Glasgow.
New York.
Southampton. May 96.-Sailed: St Paul
New York, via Cherbourg.
Yokohama, May 26.-Arrived previously:
City of Rio de Janeiro, San Francisco. for
Hong-Kcng.
Cherbourg, May 26.-Sailed: ST. Paul.
from, Southampton, New York.
New York. May a6-Sailed: Minneapolis
london. Ivernia. Liverpool: Phoenicia
Hamburg, via Cherbourg,
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-05-27
SUNK A REAL WAR VESSEL.
British Battleship Majestic Mad,
Short Work of a Target.

Portsmouth. England. May 26.-An inter
est!ng admiralty experiment was carried
out to-day off Selsea-Bill near here,
with the view OF settling various naval
gunnery questions.
An old turret ship. the Belle Isle. was Sc
iected for the purpose. She is well con-
siructed. iron buiit coast defense vessel of
1870 tons displacement. 2i5 feet long, 80
beam. drawing q feet of water, driven by
two propellers and having $50 indicated
horse power. She was built AT Poplar in
1873, al cost of about sl.21,0c0 has twelve
inches of armor on her sides. nine inches
over her bu!kheads, nine inches over her
gun positions and from six to nine inches of
deck plating.
Her armament consists of four Finch
understanding guns. = Founders of the
quick-hring type and twenty-scven rapid
lire guns of various Calib.rs. The Belle
Isle was moored completely equipped with
torpedo and splinter nets, etc. as She
would be I'm action, and the British first
class battleship Majestic Of 1890 tons dis
placement and carrying ur l--inch guns.
twelve b-inch aGickiIrers, eighteen l.
FOUNDERS. twelve 3-pounderS and eight
smaller rapid-tire guns. steaming past tne
Belle Isle at seven knots and ri a distance
under a mile treated the Belle Isle as an
enemy and opened fire on her with all her
guns.
The twelye-inch guns Of Majestic were
aimed at the central battery Of the Belle
Isle and her smaller guns at the other parts
OF inc old Iurret ship, one objee: being to
exploce live torpedo left in a torpedo
The firing lasted nine minutes In six
minutes the Bell. Isle was in flames many
explosions Were heard and when tho VOL
umes Of smoke and lights Of lyijite shells
had clearet; away IL seen that she had
sunk in q mud bank and burning
fiercely.
Tugs with working parties Immediately
boarded the Belle Isle and cX;inguiShc1 the
flames. after which q number OF officials
including the First Lord of the Admiralty.
George J: Goschen. and Admirals Sir Mi
chaci Culme-Seymour, the commander in
chief AT Portsmouth. and Sir Harry Raw
son. and others. boarded the vessel. The
experts examination showed that the shots
Of the Ma iestlc had ridded the Belle Isle
She was complete wreck inside the shells
having pierced her liGhtly-armorCd and uD-
protected portions. But they dii not pierce
the thick armor with which she had been |
specially fitted for the experiment. 1t is |
understood that one result of the cxperi-
ment Will he to discontinue all employ Cf
wood IN the construction of British war
ships