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The Portland daily press., 1900-02-27
SEWALL SEES PRESIDENT.
Didn't Forecast Bryan's "Defeat With
out Qualification"

washing ton, February s6.-Arthur sew.
all. who was the Democratic candidate
for Vice President 10 1896, paid mis- re-
spe cts to Presidsnt Mckinley today. Mr..
Sewall has been to Hawaii on his way to
the Philippines, but was prevented from
continuing his journey by the plague
outbreak. He denies a recent interview In
which he was quoted IS forecasting the
defeat of the Democratic party this year.
~ did not say anything OF the kind
without qualification" MIR. Sewall said.
al telieve in expansion In certain
way. 1 believe in keeping Porto Rico
and Hawaii and extend ing to them every
law OF the United States. Make them
territories Of this country without dis
crimination as to tariff or other laws
also want to keep the Philippines but
I think we should ultimately establish
republic there. with our protsction ex-
tended Ovsr It,"
The Portland daily press., 1900-02-27
Portland, February q, 1900.

Portland, February "a. 1900.
r OTIS of novelties
IL in Mems Hos
iery just re-
ceived. The latest Lon
don notions, the newest
fancies in cotton socks
for spring wear, for pres
ent wear.
A very stylish lot of
plain dark colors with
black. red. white and
blue polka spots at CSC.
quite heavy enough for
now.
Another has a black
ground with star shaped
spot, at same price.
Still another comes in
plain shades. blue, pur.
pie black and browns
with vertical stripes of
contrasting colors.
There's quite a new
one of heavy fine cotton
"Mercerized" (ooks like
silky in a great variety of
handsome cross stripes
at soc. Scotch Plaids,
anchor spots and plain
blacks from 25c up.
The department is SELL
ing a particularly good
black Cotton Stocking
with white sole at 25c,
very comfortable for per-
spring feet.
Our Mems Hosiery
Counter has today the
most complete and va
ried stock it has ever
shown.
The Portland daily press., 1900-02-27
SPANISH PRIZES CONDEMNED.

Washington, February 26.-In an opin-
ION by Justice Brown. the United States
Supreme Court today decided the naval
prize money oase involving the seizure OF
the British stesmsr Adula. This ship
was owned by the Atlas Steamship CON-
pany OF Kingston, Jamaica, and was
lsased to a Spanish Citizen at the rats of
100 pounds per day for the purpose ef car
,ying refugees from Guantanamo, Cuba.
NJ -e.sel was captured Jure 90 1898.
ensois.,s nav Anu
,pss condemned as a. -.aoi. The
oplnIon handed down today holds that
Admiral Sam son's blockade was sffeo-
tive; that the purpose Of the voyage was
The Portland daily press., 1900-02-27
HAVE BOUGHT RAILROAD.
Portland Men Purchase Biddeford &
saco Electric Road.

A transaction OF considerable impor
tsncs was completed yesterday In connsc
ton with the Biddeford and ssco rail-
road company.
q. ID. Prescott OF Biddsford, VINO has
for some time owned control Of the
stock of the company. has formed a syn
dictate of experienced railroad men OF
large financial resources, who have
bought a big block Of the stock, and
steps will be taken at once to continue
the work Of improving the rolling stock
and equipment recently commenced, and
for extending the line.
4 The Portland gentlemen who have
bought large interest in the company
are the same men who now constitute
the board Of directors Of the Portland
Railroad company, but that company as
a corporation has nothing to do with the
new deal. The B,ddeford and Saco Rail-
road company will continue to be run as
an en- tirely Independent company. The
syndicate Is oompo ssd Of william
Wood, Charles y. Libby, VIM. q. Davis.
Joseph s. Kicker, Ammi whitney aud
Edward A. Newman Of Portland, Will
liam A. Whesler Of Cincinnati, Ohio, and
Mir. PRESCOTT.
These gentlemen were in Biddsford
yesterday and were taken over the road
In a special car. They have given the
property Of the company a careful In
speotion. The reputation Of the Portland
railrosd as being one Of the very test in
the country, was made by the men who
have now taken hold of the Biddeford
s. saoo company and 1t 10 proposed to put
the plant of the company In the very best
possible condition throughout No
change In the management Is oontem :
plated At present.
The visitors were entertained BY Mr..
Prescott, with the officials Of the Bidds-
ford g. Saoo company at Hotel Thsohsr.
dinner being served In a private dining
room. They returned w PORTLAND on
the afternoon train.
The Portland daily press., 1900-02-27
TO PULL OFF CALIFORNIAN.

Boston Tow Boat Company starts
Three Tug. for Portland.
Boston, February ae.-Thres Of the
boston low Boat company's lighters
started this afternoon for Portland 10 aid
In getting the Allan line steamer Califor-
nian on Ham Island ledge In that harbor.
They were the Sipho. Myrtle and SAVIOR,
each with eight centrifugal steam pumps
and wrecking psraphernslis. They were
toWed by three tuQa
The Portland daily press., 1900-02-27
UNLOADING THE CARGO.
Work Begun at Early Hour This Morn
ing.

Work Begun at Early Hour This Morn
ing.
The two soows which were towed out
from this port BY the Forest Queen in
the afternoon were the Ajax and the
A tlas. Tns cold weather which had come
up in the morning grew intense during
the afternoon, and Inspector Hight. on
returning in the Forest Queen. said that
the seas were so rough at Ram Point
ledge that the two scows would bump
heavily against the Californian. At the
time that the Forest Queen left the Cali
fornian no work Of unloading the cargo
had commenced. Crews ON each of these
two scows were taken along and 1t was
thought Eat the work of removing the
cargo might begin at 2.9o o'clock this
morning, this bsing tho hour when the
tide would be low.
n The Fannis g.. q water boat. also went
out TO the disabled steamer. "
The Portland daily press., 1900-02-27
Did Not. However, Ex-
press Regret.
Failed to See How American In
terests Were Affected.


shows that the London Standard editor
iaiIy referring to Captain Mahan's spssoh
of Saturday last, on sea power, was based
on . news agency report which proves
to be quite Inaccurate. It was announced
under New York date that Washington
dispatches said Lord Salisbury told Mr.
ChoAte that he regretted the seizure OF
the Sabine and that the British comman-
ders had been instr uoted to be more care
full In stopping American vessels adding
that Lord Salisbury handed MIR. Choate
formal papers on the subject. All these
asser tions are vigorously denied at the
foreign Office an at the United States
EN- bsssy, and reprss entative Of the As
ISOLATED Press learned that the facts IRE
as follows:
Late on Saturday, MIR. Choats called
at the foreign ofiics when Lord Salisbury
informed him that the govrpment had that
day received confirm alton Of the despatch
announcing the sabine's releafe. In view
Of that, Lord Salisbury said 1t wns not
necessary to enter further into the discus
sion. hut instead OF expressing regret
tho premier rather assumed the attitude
that he failed to sre how American inter.
ests were seriously affected. No papers
were han lied to MIR. Choats. Everything
occurred verbally. The interview was
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The Portland daily press., 1900-02-27
A GALL ACCEPTED.

Kennsbunk, February 26.-Albert q.
Fulton has received and accepted . call
to become pastor OF the Union Consrs-
gational church OF this place, made va
cant by the resignation Of Rev. George
pastor for 20 years, now located at Os-
sipes. N. II.
Mr.. Fulton has not yet graduated from
the Hartford theological seminary.
Hartford, Conn. He will rscsive his de-
gree in May next and at once take up his
work here.
The Portland daily press., 1900-02-27
ELROY STOCK COMPANY.


The original Eisoy stock company, I'm.
Ter the direction Of Edwin Riroy, opened
its engagement at the Portland theatre
last night before an audisncs that com.
pletsly fiiisd the houss and many wsrs
turned away. being ussbis 10 obtain
ssats "Northern Lights" one Of the
very best plays ever presented in THU
city at popular prices YVES the bill &C.
ieoted 10 INTRODUCES Manager Kiroy's o-r
COMPANY and the play and company gave
un bounded satisfaction.
The leading character, that Of John
Sviftvind, an eductsd Indian and sssis
tant surgeon at Fort Terry. was portrayed
BY J Frank Burke. one Of the best actor
ever ssen n this city with g popular
price organization. Mr.. Burke's imper'
sopation Of this most diffioult character
was finished and artistic and the euthu-
siastio approval with which he was fav'
ored by the large audience, was all de-
served. Edwin l.. Phillips as sydney
Sherwood. chief surgeon at Fort Terry
did some excellent work; Horace CLARK
as Col. Gray proved q capable actor and
thu comedy part In the character Of
Hugo Dsrs was well tsken care Of BY
Edward b. Kelley.
Mis- Matte Choate as Helen Dare gave
q strong impersonatlon Of the character
and made an impression upon this audi
ancs that win surely prove lasting and
abe will be decidedly popular fer the bal
suoe of this weak. Her performance last
night was true and at times very strong.
Miss Maths Stevens as the wife Of Sid
ney Sherwood. was pleasing, and Miss
Goldie was charming as the Little Major.
The entire company IL deserving OF
much praise and IL can be said that the
Elroy Stock company IL one Of the best
acting repertoire organizations that has
be been seen in this Oity. The play was
beautifully staged, many OF the scenes be-
Ing thrilling and realistic.
Between the acts there were catchy
,peciaItiss. Parkinson In his parodies,
Harris in ballads ana Moran and MoClel-
Ian In sougs and dances.
This afternoon Milton Royles' charm
Ing comedy drama "Frisnds." that made
such hit in this city some years ago,
will be presented when a carnation re-
ceptiou will be held after the perform
anos at which Miss Choats and Mr..
Burke will receive and all the audiences
are nvited. The evening bill Is Sapho.
THE TYRANNY OF TEARS.
Three acts of "The Tyranny OF Tears"
IN which John Drew will be seen at the
jefferson theatre tonight, take place In
the study of Mr.. Parbury, novelist,
The other act Is the garden of the novel.
lists houee. No expense has been spared
to make these two settings adequate and
pleasantly realistic. So perfect are they,
so completely do they suggest "atnos
pher," that few will realize the wealth
of aoressory entering into their make
up. The study Is one to make the liter
airy spectators eyes water. 1t Is one he
would like to live In and to work In.
The Portland daily press., 1900-02-27

A. . fsw minutes before sunsst iass
evening the revenue outer Woodbury.
arrived In ~ harbor. She win do po-
Hos duty while the cargo 10 bsing re-
moved from the Californian ana Inspso-
tor Heseltins will also remain aboard Of
the steamer 10 take charge Of revenue
mattera
The Portland daily press., 1900-02-27
OBITUARY.
MRS. HARRIET l.. SHORT.

The recent announcement Of Mrs.
hearts, for she had large circle Of deep
~ attached friends.-s Mrs. Short was the
daughter Of the late Samuel X. Lesvitt,
and the wife OF Mr.. Joseph II. short of
the trim Of Miliiken. Cousens and Short
Educated In Portland, she early became
. teacher In the High school, In which
after her marriage she continued to fssl
OF Intellectual and refined tastes and
abits. had health permitted. she would
have heen no less active than Interested
In all well directed efforts for the i'm
provement Of the young, as she was sym'
pathet tic and generous hearted toward all.
The trait, perhaps, for which she was
most OF oil beloved and will be most
affectionately remembered, 10 that CT
unselfishnsss. Her thoughtfulness for
Others was habitual. but never more
IT arked than In her last Illness, to the
end of which her consideration for others
was nnatated, OF her own impaired
health for some years past and at times
great suffering, hsr most intimate friend
never beard from her repining word.
scarcely indesd an allusion at all. Sus-
tainei by singular fortltude. she WAS
wort ever to greet them with = cheerful
countenanoe and welcoming smile. which
they will often lovingly recall
In intervals Of comparative health,
those of slisttsr acquaintance who saw
her from time to time could never have
thought of her a. an invalid, but only
been impressed By the intelligent readi.
ness with which she brightly bore her
part In conversation on whatever topic
OF general interest arose.
Much attached to her own church (St.
Stsphens') Mrs. Shorts sympathiss went
out to oil whose aims were TRUE and
endeavors noble. Her memory will ever
rest as q bsnediction upon those most
closely associated with her ne they CRATE
fully "rementer such rs these have lived
and died."
NATHANIEL III. WHITMORE.
Gardiner. February 20. Nathaniel NJ.
educators OF the state, died at his home
here today, aged ~ years.
he vas n Descendants from Francis
whitmore,a member of the old Plymouth
Land company. Nathaniel Whitmore
was born in Bowdoinham. He attended
the district schools, Monmouth academy,
and Bowdoin college, grad uating In 1888.
He studied law In the Boston office Of
Col Arthur W. Austin where he became
close friend OF Edward Everett, who
rendered him the position of instructor In
nautical astronomy and mathematics
for midshipman In the United States
training ships. which Mr.. Whitmore
accepted.
de was assigned to the Uoitsd States
sloop st. Louis, which was in the West
India squadron, under Commodore Han
ley, bound on a voyage to the Caribbean
Sea. After one years service MIR. Whit
more resigned and became principal of
Monmouth academy where he remained
for two years and then took charge OF tbs
watervilie liberal institute where he re-
manned two years mors.
Then he was admitted to the bar and
bsgan practice In Gardiner. His business
grew rapidly and for many years real
estate, railroad and mercantile interests
gave him prominence. He was never
married.
The Portland daily press., 1900-02-27
INFORMATION WANTED.

VIII some one kindly furnish the
DAILY PRESS with Information about
tn early history of the "MaternAl Asso-
ciation," first organized in Portland. In
1915, by ladies OF the Second Parish
church
The Portland daily press., 1900-02-27
OWEN, MOORE & co.

TT S, ENGINEER OFFICE. 537 Congress
u. street. Portland. Me. Feb. 81, 1900
Seated proposals for removing wrecks Of ''Old
swan" Marsh River, ana "Vicksburg," Seal
HarbOr Me-. viii be received here until II M.
March 26, 1900. and then publicly opened.
Information furnished on application. s. w.
ROESSLEh, Maj, Engrs:
The Portland daily press., 1900-02-27

pecuniary and not charitable and that
therefore the We ssei was o lawful prize
An opinion was also handed down In
the oass Of the Spanish steam ship Pan
anna sailing from New York to Havans.
which was captured ns prize of Havana
on April %, 1898. The court held that
this vessel was a lawful prize.
The Portland daily press., 1900-02-27
RIVERTON PARTIES.

The Fern club enjoyed a sooini with
supper last evening at Riverton. This
evening Q Miss Stanley Is to entertain .
party ct the casino with supper and So
cial evening.
The Portland daily press., 1900-02-27
KILLED BY TREE LIMB.

Cherry field. February 30 John Mason
Of Millbridge Was killed BY tree limb
while ohopping with logging crew In
township 20 today. He was % years old
and leaves two children.
The Portland daily press., 1900-02-27
UNDERWOOD SPRING pARTIxs.

A private party of 81 were entertained
ct supper and whist last evening al Un-
deswood casino by Mrs. Kelsey.
This evening . party OF 90 from Var
mouth are TO enjoy q supper and social
evening 1T the Casino.
The Portland daily press., 1900-02-27

Tonight at City hall. si shth annual tall
of the Railway Conductors; 80 sharp.
The Portland daily press., 1900-02-27
ABOUT INSURANCE.

Manager Wainwright said last night
that he did not know whether or not
the Californian was insured.
Miss Margaret Wilson, who was one OF
the passengers of the steamer, left on the
train for her home In Boston last night.
She has probably abandoned. for the
present at least. all idea of going abroad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-12-01
FEARS A CHINESE VICTORY.
ing signs Ia the War situation
in the Orient.

London. Dec. !. $50 a. m.-The Spccta-
tor in q striking article dealing with the
Chinese crisis expresses the opinion that
the most recent developments at Pekin
foreshadow 81 Chinese victory over the al
lies.
THE quarrel has been brought to the
test of force" it says. and force on tho
civilized side has proved insufficient. This
result is mainly due 20 the attitude OF
escapes with the payment o. small
Indemnity aud many promises on paper.
as seems not unlikely. since Germany and
Great Britain may not be willing to incur
the expenditure aud risk involved Ia per
sisting in their demands. it viii be equiv
aaana 10 victory for China. for nothing
has occurred which will convince the CHI
nese that their mighty Empress has been
defeated OF that Europe can avenge any
future massacres."
The Shanghai correspondent of the
Morning Post. wiring yesterday. says.
Despite the cordial reception given Adj
miral Scy mour, the situation Is unchanX-
ci. The Ilaukow viceroy refuses To stop
sending supplies 10 the court unless the
Nankin viceroy viii also REFUSE. and the
latter. although he undertakes TO send
no more arms. says he must continue
sending supplies long as the Emperor
requires hem
ln fact, on our remonstrances amount
To miserable farce. We have no cour-
age to do more than to talk In the
Chinese thcater here the allies are repre-
scented hy so'dier with an enormous
usout' who does nothing but talk unii
his career is cndesi by decapitatlon"
THE japanese consul here says the
Shanghai correspondent OF the Daily
News. acting uader Instructions from
Toxic. has withdrawn his assent 20 the
consular proclamatio ION fgrbiddinR the i'm
portation of articles used in the manu-
facture OF war materials. This action has
caused general surprise II is rumorcd
that che Chinese are actively purchasing
arms and ammunition and that the Gus
toms officials are connlving az the pas
sage of false declarations under oniaal
instructions"
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-12-01
THE STRIKE IN TAMPA.
Union Refused 60
Join In. hut strong Efforts Are
stliI Hcinu Made.

Tampa. Fla Noy. so-For the second
tmo tho Typographical Union tonight de
cidcd not 70 join tho general sympaihetic
strike now in progrvss here.
There was a strong effort made TO get
them out, ana they laid their cause before
the executive board of the National Typo
graphical Union and received an answer
that their cause was not sufficient 20
strike, and that Il they did so out they
would get no recognition Instead OF
striking. therefore tine printers decided
10 give 10 per cent. Of their wages to the
strikers fund.
Presldent Bell of the Trades Assembly
asserts to-night that hc has been notined
10y tnc American Federation q Labor that
$500 viii bo sent hsrc Immediately 20
carry on the strike.
Strong efforts are being made tonight
20 get the street car men out but thcy
still refuse 20 join IN the movement not
being anilatcd with the other unions.
one cigarmakcr has been assaulted, his
head being crushed with brick Tie was
ul!iug place made vacant by an Inter
national man who went out Monday. No
arrests have been made.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-12-01
THEY STAND FIRM
SPINNEHs WILL NOR AoCEDE TO
COMMISSION NAN.
WILL DEMAND A REDUCTION.
NAY PIT TuEUR OWN HRoISEns IN
NORTHERN MARKETS.

They want 60 Consolidate The sale
of Yarns and Get - Reduction In
CommI-sion- From F'iv0 80 Pour
per Ccnt.-southern Splnners 40
an Annual nustne-s of 500. .uOo. .OuO
aud They want 90 Get the Best
They Can.
Charlotte y g.. Nov. so.-pr. John IA.
McAdeu. president OF the Southern Cot
ton Spinuers Association. was to-day
shown an article ia the New York Com.
rcrcini OF Nov. a ia which IL was In
timatcd that the plan 90 the association
WAS 10 concentrate the safe of their prod
uct in from siN to ten houses. and secure
reduction OF commissions from a per
cent. to per cent. basis. has been
killed by the refusal Of eighteen OF tho
largest commission houses 20 agree 60 tho
plan.
After reading the article he said that
'tho only truth IN 81 Is the statement
that no official communication mas como
from the board Of governors since tho
last meeting"
Then the board OF governors will not
recoio from their original position on the
concentration question:" he was asked.
No he answered. 1--WE have no rea-
son TO b. discouraged. With che excep-
ton Of few mills that are controlled by
Northern capital the members 81 the as
sociation are now a. much in favor OF tho
concentration ana the reduction Of tho
selling commissions as they we're when Il
was nrst proposed. They are standing to-
gcther. as rs evidenced hy daily c0mmuni-
cations from an over the South.
THE Southern Cotton Spnncra' Asao-
ciation includes a membership OF 657 600
spindlcs and We do au annual business OF
t1eoWo. We are strong enough - mako
the light. and l'n tell you this" he con-
tuusd after "a pause. some Of these DAYS
the Northern commission men viii wake
up and md themselves QUE Of business 4"
IL your association nov working
through the special committee3"
Il cannot answer that. ! may shy.
however that the special committee was
continued ni the last meeting 81 the Beard
~ Governors and Is buslly engaged. Mr..
W. G. Heath. the chairman. viii arrive
here tomorrow Tor consultation with
them
Your continuation of the aght means
that yOu viii establish your own selling
agencies. doesn't a."
Yes, we VIII have agencies IN New
York. Hostou. Philadelphia and one some
where iu che West. But We require good
deal Of time 10 successfully put our plans
In operation. We are proceeding slowly
The business of the Southern manufac-
turers b. in a good condition and we can
nnord SO walt for some months before oa-
tnbiishlng our own agencies. We wlll not
back down"
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-12-01
MONEY STOLEN FROM nAIL.
Pcstoincr Clerk Made Away with a
- 2.ooO Letter.

$1,000 Letter.
New York. Nov. sD-Edmund J. Bell
aged 10. was arraigned to-day before
United States Commlss .oner Alexander by
Chief Postofice inspector King and In
spocior Jacobs charged with having
robbed the malls OF 5000. Ben made a
complete confession when arrested and
later waived examination. lie was held
for trial
The theft was a very recent one and
81 5gs in money was recovered on Nov q
the lufaula NatioDal Bank. Eufaula Ala
sent a registered letter containing s. 90 In
ton twenty and nfty dollars bills 20 the
Western National Bank IN this city The
letter reached here Nov. "a. ana passed
through Bells hands He opened it and
took she money. On Wednesday night he
was seen by Inspector Jacobs opening
wine IN a resort II was also known that
he had made a very recent purchase Of
jewclry.
This morning when Bell ief the post
Office he was followed ~ Inspector Ja-
cobs lie went to a house on the West
Side IN Harlem where he called 90 a
Young woman and remained there for two
hours lie gave her a diamond ring worth
about SO lie was then followed home and
arrested.
when arrested the house was searched
Tor tho remainder of the money. and the
81 5g7 was found In an Old closet.