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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-04
OF PORTLAND.


SEALED proposals for grading lawns and
- walks on the Eastern Promenade win fo
receiver oy the commissioners OF Cemeteries
ana fubhc Grounds, at the once Of the Com
missioner OF Public Works. City Han unfil
saturday, July lth 1900. &C ~ O'Clock NJ hon
they VIII be publicly opened aud read. Plane
speolhcauons ana further Information nav az
pbtalheq AZ ne oiiue Of said Commissionpr al
1ubnc works. Bids saOuld Do marked "fsro.
posai lot Grading awns. ETC." aud Addressed
70 the commissioners OF Cemeteries aud Public
esf19uR2oS VINO reserve The right TO reject any on
the City 50 70 do. "a
Grounds. "N'N
june %. 1000. fean9ts
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CURRENT COMMENT.
THE Los oF rHE DIEGO N.
(Boston Herald.1

The loss of the battleship Oregon, if
the nation has to suffer it, viii be a sari-
Gus calamity. She is one of the finest
vessels Of this character that the world
has produced. In size and in the magni-
tude Of her equipments, she holds the first
rank, and, in sailing quality and in
efficiency for war operations, there are
few ships III any navy that equal her.
She has an especial place in the hearts
of the American people because OF the
magnificent voyage she made from the
Pacific coast to The eastern shores Of the
nation at the time of the Spanish war,
when her course was followed with thrill
ling interest, and the perfect condition
in which she reached the theatre of con-
flict was made the occasion of great
pride. The Oregon then demonstrated
that, in all the features of her cOnstruc-
ton, she was a splendid success. If the
nation is now compelled to part with
her, it will be with a sadness more than
can be measured by the amount of value
that went into her construction. She
has represented, and we are lOath to
abandon the hope that she may still rep
resent, the best achievement in American
vessels for naval warfare. If, as is init
mated, her misfortune has come from
lack of fidelity to duty in those that had
charge Of her, they viii have a heavy ac-
count to settle with the nation.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-04

AS we suspected would be the case as
the time approaches for the meeting of
the Democratic convention, the move
ment to down is to one shows loss Of
strength, because it is dawning
upon the delegates that to
strike this doctrine is to strike
Bryan right between the eyes, for
it is the doctrine which has made him all
he is. it is the source of all his promi-
hence before the country. If it is to be
admitted that it is so dangerous and per-
nicious doctrine that it must be put out
of sight the public is likely to conclude
that it's chief apostle is too dangerous and
pernicious to remain in sight after No
vember. TO drop free silver and keep
Bryan is to open the campaign with the
confession that the candidate was hope
lessly wrong on the great issue in 1896,
and consequently to seriously impeach the
correctness of his positions on the issues
which have arisen since then.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-04
A NOVEL TEMPERANCE SOCIETY.


A peculiar society, having as it's object
the suppression of the liquor traffic, has
been organized in Great Bend. The or
ganization is composed of the society
young women Of the town and Is called
the d. d. M. B. Club. Ths initials
stand for Don't Drink, My Boy The
girls stand ON guard all day long, each q
day at time, taking note of those who
patronized the saloons. A coinDlete
record is kept of those with whom they
are personally acquainted, but the club
is especially directed towards suppressinp
the evil among the young men of the
town. Meetings are held once a week to
exchange Information which they hove
secured.
On first offenoe--that is, the first dis
covered offence--a card is sent to the
young man informing him that he has
been seen entering a certain saloon at a
certain hour on a certain day, and if the
offence is repeated he can consider him
self ostracized by the good SO cietv of
Great Bend, The club members are
pledged never to tell an outsider the
name of the offender, but if the offence
is repeated they make his name public
IN little pamphlet called the Monthly
Bar Record II Great Bend, kan. CORE
spondence Kansas City LINES.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-04
THE DEADLY CANNON CRACKER.
lSpringfleId Repnblioan.l

Four boys died in Boston last week
from lockjaw arising from cannon
cracker and blank cartridge wounds re-
ceiyed during the Bunker Hill celelra-
ton of june H. This should be a warn
ing to parents in the care of their chill
dren through the Fourth of July demon
stration. The day is regularly followed
by many deaths from the cause mem
TONED. The cannon-cracker is particu-
larly dangerous and the sale of it has
been forbidden by the fire commission
ers Of Boston. Slight wounds from other
explosive agents may, however, prove to
be dangerous, and should receive imm e.
diate medical attention. But the best
preventive is to keep the children away
from all but the lighter explosives and
enforce care in all cases. The apes q
the four victims OF the Bunker HiiI cele-
bration ranged from 10 to %.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-04

The German emperor always talks
fiercely when he is talking to the troops.
His speech to a detachment Of marines
leaving for China was no exception. Yet
it can hardly be construed as a declara-
tion of war against China. 1t amounts,
when stripped of it's fireworks, simply TO
a declaration that with the other powers
Germany will march to Pekin and die
tate peace. That has been the intention
of the powers for some time past and
they have been gathering troops for that
purpose. There is nothing in the speech
which indicates that Germany contem-
plates any action except in concert with
the powers. 1t is agreed by all,
the United States included, that the in
surrection must be put down, order re-
stored and the Chinese government com
PEELED to make reparation for the OUT
RACES committed. It follows, OF course,
that some guarantees must be secured for
the future. Apparently the war lord
speech contemplates nothing more than
this.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-04

1t is good news that the Oregon has
been noated. The loss of this magniti-
cent ship would have been national
calamity.
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Patrons OF the PRESS who are leaving town
temporarily may have the addresses OF their
papers changed az often as they may desire by
notifying the Offices
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-04

The programme is to nominate Mr..
Bryan today SO he may be called the
Fourth Of July candidate.
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OH, FOR A MANI
(LouisriIIe Courier-Journal.)

Oh, for mani If we had just one OF
the brood that made Kentucky great and
strong in days when the word of a Ken
tuckian passed current round the world;
when to the ends of the earth the fame
Of Kentucky was synonymous with good
faith and perfect courage; stout of heart
and sweet and clear of voice; truth swell
ling in his heart, the light of heaven
shining in his eyes; some brave, unset
fish soul, scorning the bribery of office,
disdalning the Otfal the politicians have
to give for truculent service; some Clay,
with magic tongue and witching pres
enee, to subdue the minds of men to the
wisdom of his cOunsels; some Hardin,
cleaving all before him with honely
kitchen knife whetted to a scimitar, DO
tential as the sword of the Lord and
Gideon some Breckenridge, with the
men and port of a god, the very look of
whom swept the assembled legions of
Democracy into a sea of enthusiasm and
gave assurance that Kentucky, hrst-born
of the Mother of Presidents, was still a
leader OF states, yet the breeder Of the
leaders of menl
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-04

THE PLATFORM CONTROVERSY
The Philadelphia Press and New York
Tribune are still pitching into the Hon.
Mr.. Quigg for Ito borrow the language
of General Grosvenor) dwelling the Re-
publican platform. Th Q anilmus of the
Tribune is clear enough. It hates QuiQg
because he is Platt's lieutenant, and this
opportunity of getting at him is not to
be missed. The edge of the Tribune IS
criticism is somewhat dulled, however
by the fact that before it had heard
that Quigg had monkeyed with the plat
form it praised it as straightforward and
comprehensive. AS the editor of the
Philadelphia Press wrote the platform
that was drivelled by Quigg it is reasona-
BILE to suspect that his pride of authorship
has been touched When the two plat
forms are compared there appears to be
little real foundation for all this hullaba-
loo. The only essential difference be-
tween the two is in regard to the power
OF Congress over our new possessions, the
platform written by the Philadelphia
editor, who is postmaster general, declar-
ing that it is plenary and unrestricted bv
the constitution, while tho one adopted
ventures no opinion on the subject at
oil. The Philadelphia editors platform
pr ises the President at greater length
than the adopted platform, but there is
no lack OF commentator in the latter.
The money plank is strengthened in the
amended platform. Practically the same
ideas are expressed on all points in both
platforms with the single exception we
have referred to.
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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-11-21
Man Who Slew Deputy Sour.
ry in Georgetown
Convicted.

Georgetown. Nov 16 The case of
John Browb6eld, charged With the
killing Of james G. Scurry, whieb
gained notoriety from the fact of hav.
ing precipitated the recent riot, was
brought up 10 court yesterday morning
aud concluded at 8 O'Clock this even.
ing, With a verdict from the jury of
guilty, without reoomme o datiou. The
deceased wss acting 10 the capaoity of
constable. and the State made out
clear case of malicious resistance both
With States evidence aud that of the
defense. 90 that no other verdict was
possible. The defendant was represent
ed by j. L Mitchell, ESQ. oolored, Of
this place, and w. j Whippe- of
Beaufort. both. attorneys presen,,lg
their eide in . creditsble msoner.
considering the poor case they had.
Solicitor Wilson in bic usual vigor.
ous style. would up the States case,
and he was ably assisted BY j. A.
Kelly, Esq, Of Kingstree, . and Hon
Lei graud G. Walker, of this city.
Judge Gary presided with dignity and
learning. The sentence Of Jobu
Brownfeld will be to hang. aud the
supreme Law Of tho State will have
been respected under trying eircum.
stances. and the swift baud Of justice
stretched out to stay the violence of
mob Law. A fair and impartial bearing
was never doubted. and the sentence
must carry with it the rebuke to Law.
le's that only lawful proceedings can.
Lawyer Kelly 10 bis speech aduon.
isbed tho jury while impar.ially weigh.
ing the evidence to pay proper regard
to the principle of capital punishment,
10 which ooly Was protection against
lynch law guaranteed.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-11-21
"A SECRET TREATY.
Reported China and Russia
Have Understanding About
Manchurla.

Londop, Nov II, 5 a. -Uncon.
hrmed statements emanato from Paris
aud Odessa that a secret treaty has
been concluded between Russia and
China for the Russian occupation of
Man nchuria.
There is 20 fresh news this morning
throwing light 90 the actual si.ua.ioo o
The japanese minister 10 London, who
was interviewed yesterday hinted at the
possibility Of the allies pursuing the
Chinese court into the interior if the ~
desired. although be said it NO d be
. long process.
Shanghai sends q report that be
empress dowager, alarmed at the ri.. Q
10 90 Su province. now cootem ola,
retufoing to T Yuen Flu
From Haoxow comes q repor. that
Gen Lung Fa Hsiog is still at Sian
Fu. protecting the empress dowaeer,
tbss Prince Tuao has fed to Kan Su
ands the whereabouts of Yu Hsien
governor of Shan 81, is unknown. 1t
is said that Prioce Ching will be sent
to Germany to apologize for the mur.
der OF Baron Won Ketteler.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-11-21
Kentucky's Polltical Feud.

Frankfort Ky. Nov 13.-Tbe State
election board will meet on Decom bor 8
to canvass the returns aDd officially de.
clare the result of the election 10 tits
State. While the Republicans have
formally conceded the election Of
Beckbam ss Governor and announced
that there would be 90 contest. both
Republicans end Democrats will be re-
presented BY counsel ct sbe can vass of
tho vote Every phase Of the election
will be closely watched by both sides,
which will have . tearing on the con-
tests for congressman 10. two districts
the Sd and tho Oh.
Governor Beokham will be ia aupurst.
ed 90 December IL. 1t 10 said that
one of the 6rst Official papers Governor.
elect Durbin. of Iodisns: will have to
consider When be takes of5ce will be 4
requisisioo from Governor Bsckam for
the retnrn Of former Governor Tavlor
and ex.Secretary of State E.uley 20 this
state for trial. Leading Rspu Slicaus
claim to have assurances from Indiana
Republican leaders that Mr Durbin will
follow the precedeu: set BY Governor
Mount in these oases snd will refuse to
honor the requisitioo.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-11-21
NO CHANGE IN CABINET.
mckinley Asks all to .Serva
Again.

Washington, Nov. Is President
mckinley today announced clearly
and forcefully to the members of his
cabinet his desire that they should all
remain with him during the four
years OF bis coming administration
His wishes were made known in an
extended speech at the cabinet meet.
ing in the White House today Re.
sponses were made by all of the mem.
oers present, and while there was no
definite pledge from any of them that
they would accept the portfolios thus
rendered afresh. there was on IN.
other hand no definite declination,
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-11-21
Hubbard's Cotton Letter.

New York, Nov. 16-Liverpool
quickly responded to the favorable
reports from this market, advancing
4 points and closing quiet and steady
at to 3 points higher than yester-
day. Our market opened with sell.
ers at closing quotations, Ind it was
soon reported that Mr.. Ellison had
said that the requirements for con.
sumption of American cotton this
season would be about 10000, 900, a
reduction of 1000. 600 bales. as com.
paaed with last year. The reason
assigned was the large yield of the
east Indian crop, which would supply
the continental spinners at ruling
prices. Our market 10 very steady
expecting an Improvement in Liver
ooOl tomorrow on lhe movement for
the week and tomorrow.
Hubbard Bros l. Co.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-11-21
Smalls Iesues Circular.
Special to the State.

Special to the State.
Beaufort, Nov 18 The negro ex.
congressman Robt Smalls ,s the
author of circular letter which he
10 sending to prominent negroes
throughout the country advocating
concerted action on their part in
opposition to what be calls an
attempt to distanchise his race 10
the Palmetto State. The negro ex.
leader wants the congressional rep.
resentation from South Oarolins
reduced 10 accordance With the 18th
amendment Of the constitution which
reads that when the male inbsbi
tsots OF any state, being 81 years OF
age and citizens of the United States.
ere denied the right of suffrage
except for participation in rebellion
o, other crime. the basis of repre-
sentation therein shall be reduced 10
the proportion which the number of
such male citizens shall bear TO the
whole number of male citizens 2l
years Of sge in such state 4" II
smslls would take into consideration
the number of his race who have
forfeited all claim to citizenship by
the commission OF crimes aud felonies
it would be impossible to enumerate
doubtless he would understand the
wisdom Of South Osrolina's registra-
tion laws The negroes here heartily
detest Smalls. bot are afraid of him.
Many Of them are jeslous because he
ts such . pet of the present admins.
tration and be certainly does seem
to be able to get about sny appoint
ment he desires under Q Republican
administration.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-11-21
Labor Trouble in
North Carolina.
Lock Out of Union Opera
tives IN Alamance COUNTY.

Greensboro. N c., Nov l3.-Tbe
cotton mill trouble 10 Alamauoe
county, where several thousand oper-
atlves are locked out on account of
their refusal to abandon the Textile
workers union. is practically un-
changed. For over q month Is or 20
mills have either been standing idle or
running With reduced forces. The
unioo operatives are vacatioe the
factory houses as rapidly as possible, ir
accordance with orders issued some
days ego. Those who have been unable
to secure employment elsewhere are
temporarily living 10 terts furnished bv
the Nstiopsl Textile union
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-11-21
Why We Befriend China.

Wsehiogtou Nov 15.-Seore.ary
Hay bss received petition from nearly
eli Of the leading cotton man ufao.urers
OF the South that be take suoh action
that may be wisbio bis power to prevent
the interference by coy European powe
which might oloso the foreign markets
to oil of tho leading cotton man ufscturors
Of tho United States ss we'll as iujuriup
many other American interests. The
petitioners declare that the "opeu door"
policy 10 necessary to secure the re.en.
ton OF tho important trade ip cotton
drills and shirtiogs with Chine, most Of
which are msuufsotured 10 the Southern
States. It is declared that the With.
drawsl Of this trade 10 Mauohuria
would seriously afeot, not only the
mauufaoturers Of cotton goods, but the
Southern planters sod cotton growers
and thousauds of employees aud iaborers
Who are engaged 10 tho cotton mills.
The petitioners represent fully SIS.
600, 600 10 capital aud declare that they
have lost half of their trade since tho
Bpxsr uprising. and are now ruuuiuR
90 half time
This is ooly one Of many eommuuic..
tioos that have been received at tho
state department, which hss influence
1t to endeavor to secure 90 ooorable
settlement Of the Chinese trouble ss
speedily ss possible, even at the risk of
offending some Of the powers which
Are b0nt on VenDeanoa
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-11-21
ANNOYING BRITISH.

London. Nov l4.-Usder date Of
Johannesburg. Nov IL. lord Roberts
teleersphs to the war Office a. follows :
"Rund|e reports skirmisbes With
small parties OF Beers in the Hsrri
smith. Reis aud Vredo districts
recently The commanders appear to
be acting independently and With 90
object except to give ss much annoy
ance as possible to the British. Our
casualties 10 these ssirmishes we're two
killed aud seveo wounded.
Douglas arrived at Veutersdorp
Nov llth from Zee Rust, oapturiue e
dusiog tho march FL prisoners ADD q
quantity Of cattle and sheep. Veuters.
dorp. which has been . depot Of sup.
plies for the Beers. will uow be cleared
ont I"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-11-21
SUMTER. S. c.. WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 21 1ooo
RUSSIAN BARBARITY.
Tens of Thousands of Chinese
Slain by Russians.

London, Nov l3 The Globe this
afternoon publishes O letter from a
Belgian gentleman who has been
travelling to Pekin via the Trans
Siberian railroad He describes
under date of Sept 9Th. what be saw
on the Amur river His account
supasses in horror those previously
published
Tho scenes ! hlve witnessed dur
ing the three days since the steamer
left Blagovetchensk, be says, "are
horrible beyond the powers of de.
script:ou II is the closing tableau
Of 9 fearful human tragedy Two
thousand we're deliberately drowned
at Morxo, two thousand at Rabe and
eight thousand around Blago.
vetchensk. total of twelve thousand
corpses encumbering the river,
among which wore thousands of
women and children. Navigation
was ell but impossible. Last week a
boat had to plough her way through
q tangled and msngled mass of corp.
see lsshed together by their long
heir The banks were literally Gov.
cred with corpses. In the curves of
the stream were dark. putrid smell.
ing masses of human Aesh and bone,
surging and swsying in the steamers
wake and wash. The captain vainly
ordered foil speed ahead. The eight
and smell will be ever with us.
"From Blagovetchensk to Aigun,
40 kilometers. numerous villages
studded the bank, with thriving
industrious population Of over 100,
600 That of Aigan was 10000.
No one will ever know the number
of these who perished by shot. sword
and stream Not a village is left
The silence of death was around us,
the smoking ruins of Aigun on the
right. with broken down, crumb;ipp
walls and shattered, roofless houses y
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-11-21
Washi0Rtou, Nov l4-It il

Washington. Nov l4-It is said
the details OF tho proposition before the
oouooil OF mioisters ct Pekin % set on,
in tho London special disf s,ches arc
substsot'slIy correct However, they
are not included 10 aoy one uo.e 90 far
received here officially. bu. are rather
cowprised OF . series Of notes aud
teleersms that have been exoh 90 Qed
between tho state department. aud
Minister Cooger day by day % the
negotiation proceeded. Tho state
department bss regarded several Of those
propositions Is extremely uuwise and
undesirable. bot has not felt that this
fact justified the United States 10 With
drawing siogly from tho concert Of
powers.