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The Portland daily press., 1900-07-25

Weissinger Tobacco company is at the
Falmouth hotel.
George F. Clifford, Esq, of Cornish is
at the United States hotel
Col. Reilly, commandant of the Water
town arsenal, is on an inspecting tour
of the Notifications of the city. Yester-
day he visited Fort Preble and today he
will look over the guns at Great Dia-
mond island. Thursday the big guns at
Fort Williams will be tested.
Mr.. Harry H. Frost, who is engaged
in the mercantile and trust business in
New York, Philadelphia and St. Louis
is visiting his grandmother, Mrs. N.
Higgins OF Winter street.
Capt. Williams, battery 90" what is
known as the siege battery of the 9TH
artillery, has been ordered for duty in
China. Capt Williams was at one time
commanding officer at Fort Preble, sue
ceeding Capt. Rogers of the Cd artillery.
superintendent J. M. Herbert of the
Grand Trunk is in the city.
The Portland daily press., 1900-07-25

ready. To watch proceedings, there was
a gathering OF prominent military offi-
Gals. Major Roessler who constructed
the battery, and his clerks, officers from
Fort Williams, Capt. Field and his asso-
ciate workmen, all these were present
besides many who occupy cottages near
by, the latter no doubt impelled by in
terested motives as to know how they
would personally fare when the final
conclusion came
There was a stir in the pit about 80
o'clock. A huge shot wei Ching 500
pounds, length over three feet, was
pushed down the throat of the gun, con-
veyed on an ordnance truck, and follow
ing it came q charge of brown prismatic
powder weighing ~ pounds. Elevation
was fixed in this Fl rst trial an angle Of
AZ degrees. Connection was made with
the electrical room, and then by order,
everyone left the pit, seeking vantage
points to watch the trajectory of the
heavy missile. The button is touched
and high in air flew the shot over it's
trajectory, reaching a range Of $500 yards.
3 The first test was a sort OF curtain
raiser, for the next experiment was
made not with one but rather with all
four of the monsters of war who rested
quietly on their trunnion beds
Into all four of these were thrust sixty
pounds of powder. and the 500 pound
shot, but the elevation was ordered at
fifty degrees.
Again under the influence of the cleo
trical touch, they all belched forth. and
like four big birds the projectiles started
on their course whose screenings in the
air were watched by eager spectators
until at length they dropped, say in some
spot along the Cape shore, distant from
their starting point 5000 yards
The two tests thus described ended the
work of the day to the satisfaction of the
inspecting officer, Col. Reilly, who re-
marked that the mechanism of the NOR
tars, so far as relates to traversing and
emplacement, seemed to be all right.
Doubtless Capt. Bailey was pleased for
the men, under his training, were ac-
quainted with all the details of their
duty showing the results of excellent
instruction.
The day marked the advance of mill
tary science. Gunnery 0 the oIden DAYS
could not have marked out with accuracy
the location Of its falling shots, but yes
terday Capt. Bailey with his glasses could
determine just about where his danger
Gus projectiIes would fall, and seeing tn e
coast near by clear, gave the signal to
fire. While safety in the case of yesterday
was the determining consideration, some
other day destruction might be accom-
plished.
Ihe day apart from It's scientific aspect
had humorous side. Quiet cottagers in
the neighborhood Were aroused bv the
breaking OF glasses in their windows.
ana many sashes were driven to a curl
Gus angle Such are the forces of ma
ture Destructive to friends as well as
enemies-we mean Of course unless due
precaution is taken.
The Portland daily press., 1900-07-25
RAILROADS IN GOOD CONDITIONS

Augusta, July 24-The members q
the toard OF railroad commissioner d
-. Peaks of Dover, Frederick DanioIw
OF Gardiner and Benjamin +. tnaa
bourne of Biddeford, returned today HOE
their annual inspection OF the dili0ien'
railroads in Che state The commission
ers report that the roads were found to y
In most sati sfact0ry condition apd
steadily ON the gain for perfection ~ e.. az
branches The commissioners WIN ny
epect the Bangor 81 Aroostook 'V'
Homo Week, August to II.
The Portland daily press., 1900-07-25

o., has received word here of his election
as president of the college department Of
the National Education association. The
next annual meeting, he says, win be
held, either in Cincinnati, or Detroit,
next JuIv
The Portland daily press., 1900-07-25
cAsroR1A

CASTORIA
Bears the signature of CHAs. H. FLETCHER.
In use for more than thirty years, and
The Kind You Haze A1aOays Bought.
CAsToRIA
Bears the signature of CHAs. II. FLETCHER.
In use for more than thirty years, and
Tie Kind You Haze Ala0ays Bought.
cASTORIA
Bears the signature of cHAs. H. FLETCHER.
In use for more than thirty years, and
The Kind Yow Hare AlzOays Bought.
The Portland daily press., 1900-07-25
ME-. Wtnslo1v,s soothtng svrup.

Aas been used over Fifty Years by millions OF
mothers for their children while Teething,
with perfect success. 1t soothes the child,
sOftens the gums, allays Pain, cures Wind
Collie, regulates the bowels, and is the best
emedy for Diarrhoea whether arising from
teething or other causes. For sale by Drug
gists in every part OF the world. Be sure al d
ask for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup. 20 cts
a botts
The Portland daily press., 1900-07-25
DIR. THWTNG's ELECTION.

Harrington, July "a. ~ President
Charles Il. Thwing, d. D., LII. d., of
Western Reserve University, Cleveland,
The Portland daily press., 1900-07-25
THE GEM.

''The Idler" has proven a delirhtful
entertainment at the Gem theatre This
week and the striking contrast afforded
the serious society drama by c. Haddon
Chambers, compared with that bowling
farcical comedy OF last week, adds an
interest to this beautiful society play of
an absorbing heart interest.
MCULLUM'S THEATRE.
There was several hundred more peo-
pie at McCullum's theatre last night than
ever attended Tuesday evening perform
ance of any play ever presented by Man
ager McCuIlum in Portland The reason
for the large attendance last night is
found in the imposing production Of
Shenandoah" the famous militarv
drama being presented there this week
This play is the most interesting drama
that has been offered to amusement
lovers this season and its presentation Inv
the splendid McCulIum companv calls
for unstinted praise.
RIvERTON PARK.
The programme of the International
Vaudeville company at Riverton narl
this week appeals particularly to everv
lover Of fashionable vaudeville for the
several acts that it embraces and the
artists that are introduced represent the
best in their respective lines in This
branch of the amusement business
Tegge and Daniels, the we'll known
Dutch comedy team, provoke q large
quantity OF laughter by the humor Of the
dialogue in their sketch and the danoin~
OF Miss Daniels is not excened by any
artist in that line.
The Portland daily press., 1900-07-25
THE PRESS.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TO-DAY

j. R. Libby CO.
Kent Pilot.
Oren HOoper's Sons.
Notice.
Solar Baking Powder.
Frank NJ. Low & Co.
Owen. Moore & Co.
Caucus.
New Wants, For Sale, To Get, lost, Found
and similar advertisements will be found Oh
page under appropriate heads.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1900-10-11

In a hundred thousand farm houses
she essence of Jamaica ginger is regard.
ed ss on OF the most valuable OF family
medicines. IL is still used with sugar
in tie cold water furnished to hayins
hands for drinking. It makes whole.
some beverage for. any one in hot
weather.
Persons OF weak digestion will find
few drops Of the essence useful il
taken in water before breakfast with
ont sugar.
Ginger tea, made from the root, is Of
service, like catnip tea or sage tea, to
produce presperation in colds, or to
stimulate the system after exposure.
IL is more palatable than the decoc-
tions OF sage and catnip.
In toothaches bit OF root ginger
chewed slowly will remove the pain
and make one comfortable till Il dentist
can be consulted
Nearly all the good effects OF alco-
holic stimulants can be secured from
ginger. But the so-called ginger habit
has to be guarded against. So has the
cayenne pepper habit
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1900-10-11

Our sun is third-rate sun, situated
in the milky way. one of myriads of
stars, and the milky way is itself one
OF myriads of sectional star accumula
tions. for these seem TO be countless,
and to be spread over infiinity At
some period OF their existence each Of
these suns had planets circling around
1t, which, after untold ages, are fit for
some sort of human beings to inhabit
them for comparatively brief period,
after which they still continue for
years to circle around without atmo-
sphere. vegetation or inhabitants, as
the moon does around our planet. There
is nothing so calculated to take the
conceit out OF an individual who
thinks himself an important unit in the
universe as astronomy. 1t teaches that
We are less, compared with the uni
verse. than colony of ants Is to us,
and that the difference between men Is
less than that between one ant and an.
other. London Truth
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1900-10-11
A FURTHER CONCESSIONS.
SIN the Miners Refuse to Return /,
Work.

Philadelphia, Oct. 5.--There were
no developments OF special importance
today In the miners strike. An in.
teresting feature was the Reading Com.
pany's notice to its employees that in
addition to its offer OF a 10 %, cent in.
crease, 1t was willing 10 enter into
arbitration with them relative 70 any
grievances they may have. None OF
the strikers, however, has yet indicated
an intention to return 70 work. Al
fairs were extremely quiet today
throughout the anthracite region.
General Goblin In command Of the
state troops recently sent to schuylkiIl
county on request from the sheriff, to-
day directed another Of the regiments
TO return home tomorrow. One regi-
ment left Monday. There remains but
one regiment. q battery OF artillery and
q company OF mounted troops.
A secret conference OF the leading
officials Of the miners organization was
held at Hazleton. At its conclusion,
President Mitchell said the question OF
calling joint convention had not been
considered. He added that out OF
l42.0O0 mineworkers, only about 5000
are at work, and these. he said, would
be out in short time. The time limit
OF the Lackawanna Company's offer Of
increased wages will expire tomorrow,
but strikers generally express their
determination to pay no heed to the
offer.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1900-10-11

Washington. Oct. 5.--The dispatch
from General Macarthur last week an
nouncing the disaster sustained by
Captain Shields party on the Island OF
MaIinduque, left in doubt the fate OF
the gunboat villalol,os, which had con
veyed the troops to Torrijas. In con-
sequence the navy department has been
receiving number OF kilograms and
letters from friends and relatives OF the
crew OF the gunboat, asking for inior-
nation as to the affair. A cablegram
was sent to Rear-Admirsl Kempff, at
Cavite. and thu following reply has
been received:
Ca ute. P. l., Oct. g. Secretary
Navy, Washington: No truth in any
unfavorable reports concerning Villa
bolos or her crew. Manila paper OF
September published false reports.
KFMPFFn -
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TgLEGRAPH TO skAewAY.
The Line IL Completed and the first
Message Sent to Seattle Yesterday.

The Line IL Completed and the First
Message sent to Seattle Yesterday.
Seattle, Oct 6.--The first telegram
from Skagway to Seattle, marking an
epoch in the history OF business be-
tween Alaska and the outside world,
was received here today. The time oc-
cupied by the message in transit was
seven hours. which, however, will be
reduced one-half as soon as the line is
in working order and business reduced
TO a system.
The route taken by the message was
from Skagway TO Atlin, thence over
the old Atlin-Lillooet line to the
Fraser river, thence to Ashcroft and ON
to Vancouver, from which place it was
sent to Seattle.
The line over which it passed to VAN
couver is that which the Canadian
government has been engaged in con-
structing for the past four months. IL
is not yet completed, and will not be
for about q week. However, in order
to get the first message through today,
temporary line was put up connect
ing the unfinished portion between
Lillooet and Ashcroft. and in this man
ner the transmission Of the message
was accomplished.
According to the reports received
here today, the whole work OF the Ca
madam government will be concluded
by October 10, alter which ths through
line will be open for commercial busi-
ness.
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oollIsion at SAN FrancIsco.

San Francisco. Oct. 6.-The naval
reserve ship Marion aad the United
States ship Ranger were in collision
this morning and both were damaged
about the lower rigging and along the
rails.
Captain Bolles and Bulger, local in
spectoFs OF steam boilers. commenced
an investigation today OF the cause OF
the collision between the steamer
Columbia and the ferryboat Berkeley.
The captains OF the two vessels and
members Of both crews were examined
as witnesses. Additional evidence is
to be taken and the case will then be
submitted for decision.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1900-10-11
DEVASTATION in rRANsvAAL.
consul-GensraI Stoves Report TO the
state Departments.

othto department.,
Washington, Oct. 6.---An interesting
picture OF the Transvaal and Free State
in August, after the wave Of war had
passed over the country, is presented
in a report TO the state department
from United States Consul G General
Stowe. at Cape Town, dated August
IL last. He had Just returned TO the
Cape from a trip through the two re-
publics. He SAYS that for hundreds
of miles all the wire fencing Is down
and cannot be used again. The posts
have been burned for fuel and must be
replaced with iron posts, owing to the
scarcity OF timber. The plowing in
progress is limited, compared with
former years, and there will be large
market for American cereals. BY
March, 1901. agricultural machinery
will be wanted
Meat and livestock will continue to
be imported. Johannesburg had only
three days supply OF meat when Mr..
Stowe left the town. While the Beers
who have returned are anxious to get
TO work. several months must elapse
before things settle down to normal
basis. The government is building
new line Of railway from Harrismith
to connect with the Orange Colony sys-
tenn, 90 that the Netherlands railway.
with its 200 per cent dividends, will
no longer have monopoly in the
Transyaal. There will be big de-
mand for bridge material and electrical
mahcinery and supplies.
Lord Roberts has appointed an adj
visory committee TO assist him in the
reopening of johannesburg. and to se-
cure the return of the mining popula-
tion. which the prosperity OF tile town
depends upon. II is questionable
whether an undesirable element COM
mon to all mining towns will be al
lowed to return to johannesburg.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1900-10-11

New York. Oct. S.-Mrs. Lillian
Smith, OF inwood. borough OF Manhat.
tan, while insane this afternoon shot
and killed two Of her children, wound
ed third and committed suicids.
The tragedy took place in the old
Frank Leslie mansion. Mrs Smith
was the wife OF Walter N. Smith. who
has been connected with large grocery
house in this city for a1 years. They
had been married lS years. Mrs.
Smith had been in poor health OF late,
and long brooding over the prospect OF
death IL believed TO have unsettled her
reason.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1900-10-11

London, Oct. 9.--It is estimated, &C.
cording 20 the Pietermaritzburg CORE
spondent of the Daily Mail, that 4 1000
70 5000 Beers have retreated from Pill.
grim's Rest. northeast of Lydenburg,
Sith four long toms and - other guns.
The correspondent understands that
their long tom ammunition is almost
exhausted.
Lord Roberts, the Dali Mail an
nonnces, will leave South Africa dur
ing the last week Of October. The an-
thorities have decided to limit the
number Of colonial troops who are to
be the queens guests in London to 500.
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TO PUNISH REBELS.
A whole Regiment Will BE Sent to
Marinduque.

whole Regiment Will Be Sent ta
Marinduque.
Washington. Oct. 8.--The following
cablegram has been received at the war
department:
Manila, Oct. 6.--First infantry
goes to Martinique, October 0. on
Sumner. General Hare is to COM
mand the island. with orders TO push
operations until instruction is stamped
out absolutely. He will have l2 full
companies OF infantry for the purpose.
Anderson's first operations developed
nothing. No reports since October 2.
"MACARTHUR
The above dispatch relates to rein
forcements sent to the Island OF Marin
duque, where Captain Shields and 81
men OF the Twenty y-ninth volunteer in
iantry we're either killed or captured
by the insurgents. At that time Gem
eral Macarthur sent Colonel Anderson
and two companies OF the Thirty
eighth volunteer infantry. with the
Yorktown and two gunboats. to the re-
lief OF Shields and his command, IL
they we're still alive.
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Bo.rr C.p,.red ! Co,,.v,

London, Oct. 5.-The following dis.
patch has been received from Lord
Roberts:
Pretoria. Oct. 4.-A-convoy of 22
wagons. escorted by 60 mounted men.
was attacked by 140 Beers October /,
near Dejagers Drift, while on the way
to Vryheid. Twelve Of the men es-
capped. The fate OF the others is not
known.
"The Beers derailed a train near
Pan yesterday evening. Five Cold
stream guards we're killed and 10 in
jured.
'Commandant Dirksen. who has been
opposing Paget, has surrendered, after
personal visit to Komatipoort to as
sure himself that Kruger has gone.into
Portuguese territory"
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BATTLE IN AsHANTEE.
Hard Fighting Between British Force,
and Natives.


and Natives.
London, Oct. 5.--A dispatch to the
Morning Post from Kumassie reports
that heavy fighting took place last Sun-
day between Colonel Wjllcock $ column
and the Ashantees, at Abu Ashu.
after heavy fighting" says the dis.
patch, "the British column made an
Intellectual attempt to charge the
Ashanree positions. but was Obliged to
retire and to resume the rife duel
while awaiting reinforcements. Event
ually. after hard work, Colonel Will.
cocks captured the positions and occu-
pied the village Of Isnashu without
more opposition. Recently the British
carried three other villages at the
point OF the bayonet and burned them.
Seventy Ashantees were killed. The
British losses were MAJOR Meliss and
Captain Luard. severely wounded;
three officers slightly wounded, three
men killed and 2S others wounded.
A flying column Of 500 men, with two
guns, was sent Monday in pursuit OF
the enemy"
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1900-10-11
GOOD FORTUNE
HOW AN ENTERPRiSiNG FARMER
STRUCK IT RICH.
Shattered by Disease. Robert white,
While Endeavoripg to Cure HI BseIf,
Made q Fortunate Discovery.
From the Democrat. ihelbyvIlle. ind.

Near Waldron, Ind, resides Mr..
Robert White. one OF the best known
farmers Of the community. He is we'll
situated, and just now has had an nm
usual share OF good fortune.
In his earlier days Mr.. White was
strong and athletic, but now while on
the declining side OF forty, hard work
and disease have made him q different
man, although today he is in good
health.
For number Of years he has been
troubled with rheumatism, catarrh OF
the head and stomach. Often in bad
weather bis ailments would be aggra-
vated and he would be in serious con.
dition.
When the grippe visited this section
seven years ago. Mr. White was one Of
those attacked by this fearful disease
d was confined to his bed for several
days. After recovering enough to sie
up for few days, concluded he was
we'll enough to get out about his work.
He went out too soon. Most all pa.
tients do that. He had a relapse and
was confined to his bed for several
weeks. Ills old disorders became
greatly affected. The efforts OF his
physician. who had been attending
him all the time, proved unavailing.
The doctor was dismissed. Several 9th.
ers were tried but their treatment was
useless.
Mr.. White doctored himself and used
many remedies said to be good for his
diseases, but he was not helped.
He went 70 MatisyiIle and took the
baths, hut they did him only tempor-
airy good. 1t seemed impossible to
get ielief," said he, ''and did not
know what to do.
AT last was persuaded to try DR..
Williams Pink Pills for Pale People,
and they cured me. / compaenced
taking them last June. and after taking
i've boxes. was entirely cured. They
relieved me from all suffering. Of
course suffered from rheumatism
most, and am now completely cured
OF that had tried two eatarrh spe.
cialists, who were said to be good for
the trouble. and they each said my
case Was incurable. DIR. Williams
Pink Pills for Pale People cleansed out
my system. purified my blood, and
am now strong and well. These pills
relieved me of miserable suffering, and
my only regret il. that did not have
the good fortune 10 take them seven
years Ngo. ! have recommended the
medicine TO number and the dealer
in Waldron says he has large demand
for it,"
Ii was natures own remedy that ac-
complished this cure caused by impure
blood, for DR.. Williams Pink Pills for
Pale Peopleare composed Of vegetable
remedies that exert powerful infiu-
ence in purifying and enriching the
blood. Many diseases long supposed
by the medical profession TO be incura-
ble have succumbed to the potent intlu.
ence OF these pills. This universal
remedy is sold by all druggists.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1900-10-11

st. Johns. N. f., Oct. s.--The fail
ure Of the Peary exploring steamer
Windward to return from the north
leads local observers to believe that
the explorer will not attempt 10 get
back this autumn. Probably the sea-
son just passed was an open one in the
far north. Should that have been the
case. Lieutenant Peary is likely to
have taken the Windward into some
high latitude, hoping to use her In .
further expedition next season.
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Amerlean oolller Flon,ed.

Suez, Oct. 9.--The American steam
collier Emir. which recently sank in
the Suex canal while ON her way to
Manila with coal for the American
feet, but was successfully Aoated yes
terday, has arrived at Suez roads. She
Is unable, however, to enter the port,
IS she draws too much water. Her
cargo is being discharged. and divers
will examine her bottom to ascertain
the extent OF her injuries.