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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-06-07

rev more and more exciting as 10 pro
seeded.
Mr.. Grosvenor said he hoped it would
% = long time before the Houss would
lumiliats It's conferees by taking the
business Of the House out Of their hands
ae advised the House TO yield.
The gentleman is n good gutter, !"
ried Mr.. Cannon sarcastically.
"IIe does not know what he Is talking
bout
1T Is better not to know what one Is
ailcing about, responded Mr.. Grosvenor,
than to know and not tell"
Mr.. Burton Of Ohio Indignantly repudi-
tied the charge In Commander Todd
ircular that he and others were in
'ecret combine against the navy depart
ment In this controversy.
Mr.. Dayton OF West Virginia, one Of
he naval conferees, defended the action
4 the conferees and deprecated the dis
play of bad temper by members. In Wild
y excited tones he denounced as ''false
and untrue the statement that the con-
ferees had betrayed their trust.
Mr.. Foss also denounced in harsh
words the statement that the conferees
,ad not stood by the Houses instruction.
II fought and fought and fought. he
continued, land will allow no man to
question my honor and character. II
you want 10 see this bill fail, vote to turn
down this conference report and l shall
ask the Speaker to relieve me from fur
Their duty on the conference"
Mr.. Foss then moved TO concur in the
export and demanded the previous ques-
zion.
Mr.. Cannon appealed for ten minutes
but the House howled him down. He
then cried:
vote down the previous question, as
the Speaker put the question.
The previous question was voted down
50 TO 1879 and the debate was re-opened.
Mr.. Hopkins defended the conferees
and Mr.. Cannon closed with vigorous
speech saying that he had not sought to
impugn the honor of the House con-
ferees.
On rising vote the House declined to
concur In the conference report So to
1871.
The Speaker announced that as Mr..
Foss had declined to service he would rec
ognize Mr.. Cannon on the subject. Mr..
Cannon moevd that the House tnon-con-
cur in the contested items and send them
back to conference, which was agreed to.
There was a buzz of surprised comment
as the Speaker announced an entirely
new set of conferees on behalf of the
House-Cannon, Moody and Shafroth,
representing the most determined opposi-
ton TO the Senate's action. 1t was evil
dent that business could not be concluded
tonight and Mr.. Grosvenor moved an adj
journment but this was voted down.
After minor bill had been passed,
Mr.. Payne moved n recess until 10 a.
m, tomorrow.
The vote was very close, but the
Speaker declared the motion carried and
at 1920 p. m, the House took q recess
until ten O'Clock tomorrow morning.
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THOMPSON, South Hot Springs, Ark.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-06-07
A RAILROAD ACCIDENT BET.
why the Drummer stood to Win,
but Net TO Lose.

but Net to Lose.
Speaking of railroad accidents" said
a veteran commercial traveller, II am re-
minded of n curious experience and Incl
dentally of the most incorrigible gambler
ever met in my life. l was going west
over the Atchison. Topeka and Santa Fe
some years ago. and one OF my fellow
passengers In the Pullman was a race
horse man from Louisville. He was an
interesting fellow and a good story teller.
but his conversation was marred by his
habit OF leading everything up to prop
osition to make a wager. Every state
ment he made was clinched by an offer to
back 1t with money, and finally the thing
became rather tiresome, and | made some
excuse for avoiding his society.
"Our sections in the sleeper happened
to be directly opposite. and that night we
were sitting on the edge Of our respective
lower berths preparing to retire. when all
of n sudden the whole car was shaken
by q series of swift and heavy concus-
sions. We both realized instantly what
had happened. The train had jumped the
track and was at that moment b1mping
Its way over the ties preliminary to heav-
en- only knew what kind OF a plunge. We
were at that time in a part of Kansas
short bridges are OF frequent occurrence.
That disquieting fact flashed into our
minds simultaneously.
Bet y a hundred we're on trestle!
yelled the Louisville man. above the
pounding Of the wheels.
Take y? ! yelled back, and with
that the coach gave a sickening iurch
and rolled completely over. When l ex-
tricated myself from broken window, l
found we had stopped on level ground.
and while everybody was more or less cut
and bruised, no one was killed. l encoun-
tered my Kentucky friend wandering
about the wreck. and he promptly hand
ed me 500 bill.
"'What made you take me up SO
quickr he asked.
"'Because IL we had been on a trestle
we would all have been killed. l replied,
and you couldn't have collected the bet.
I stood to win. but not to LOSE
That's So he said regretfuIly. Next
time this happens I'll take the other
end New Orleans Times-Democrat.
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Millions Given Away.

It is certainly gratifying to the public
to know of one concern in the land who
are not afraid to be generous to the needy
and suffering. The proprietors of DIR.
Kings New Discovery for Consumption,
Coughs and Colds, have given away over
ten million trial bottles of this great
medicine; and have the satisfaction of
knowing it has absolutely cured thou
sands Of hopeless cases Asthma, Bron-
chitis, Hoarseness and all diseases of the
Throat, Chest and Lungs are surely cured
by 1t. Call on Fl. p. s. Goold, 577 Con-
gress street and II. g. Starr, Cumberland
Mills, Druggist, and get free trial bot
tie. Regular size Scots. and 81 90 Eve
~ bottle guarantssd, or price refunded.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-06-07
POLITICAL CONVENTIONS.
Second District Democrats Nominate
Candidate For Congress.

Auburn, June 6.-In convention as
sembled at Auburn hall, Auburn, We'd
nesday afternoon, Second Congressional
district Democrats nominated Halsey
H. Monroe Of Thomaston for Congress
Hon. Arthur Sewall of Bath was elected
a delegate at large to the national con-
vention; alternate, G. NJ. Giveen of Au-
burn. Delegates to the national conven-
ton: John W. Scott of Bath, L. NJ.
Staples of Washington; alternates DR..
N. J. Wedgewood Of Lewiston, James
Mcnamara of Rockland
BROWN DEFEATED GILMAN.
Bangor, June 6.-The fight for the
nomination for sheriff, which has been
warmly waged in Penobscot county for
several months past, was closed today
by the denomination by the Republican
county convention of Sheriff Charles r.
Brown over City Marshal l.. w. Gilman
of Bangor by vote of 1874 to 81. The
senatorial tickets was renominated as
follows: James Adams, Bangor; Stanley
Plummer Dexter; II. NJ Jones, Lincoln.
Adjournment was taken until o'clock
after which the rest OF the county tick
ct was named, the old officers being re-
nominated.
At the afternoon session OF the Repub-
lican county convention, Bertram L.
Smith of Patten was renominseed for
County attorney by a vote of liz to 50
over II. Fl. Patten Of Bangor. H. L,
Stubs of Bangor was re-nominated by
olo.ta f,,r.
James II. Burgess of Bangor was reno
minated for Judge of probate by a vote
of 154 to IS over Thomas II. Wentworth
of Bangor. For county commission, r
there We're three candidates, b. b. Mer-
rill of Brewer, John III. Morrison of Old
town, and John W. feathers of Hermon,
and two ballots were required to decide
it, The second ballot resulted in the
nomination of Merrill by vote of 12l
to "a for Morrison and "a for feathers.
GERALD FOR CONGRESS.
Fairfield, June 6.-The Third District
Congressional convention met here this
forenoon. The delegates elected to the
national convention are: Delegate at
,arge F. W Plaisted, waterville; district
delegates. Samuel W. Gould, Skowhe-
gan; DIR. Otis Littlefield, Bluehill; alter
mates, f. W. Clair, Waterville; VIM. r.
Hunnewell, Pittsiield; f. K. Mace
Aurora.
Amos +. Gerald was unanimously
nominated for Congress. Mr.. Gerald
made brief speech which was we'll re-
ceived
KENNEBEC REPUBLICANS.
Augusta, June Cat the Kennebec
County Republican convention today
these officers were nominated by accla-
nation: Senators, Pc. Vickery, Angus
TIA; Rutillus Alden, Winthrop; DIR. G. @.
Libby, Pittston; sheriff, A. l.. MoFad
den, Waterville; clerk Of courts. W, S.
Choate, Augusta; judge OF Probate,
Greenleaf L. Stevens, Augusta; register
OF probate Walter A. Newoomb, Win.
throp; county treasurer, James A.
blanchard, Chelsea; county commission
er, Josiah Bassett, Winslow.
The administration of Mckinley and
his Philippine policy were endorsed in
the resolutions which We're presented.
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ALAsKA,s GRIEYANCE.

Seattle, Wn., June 6.-The Alaska
Democratic convention recently held at
Juneau declared for Bryan. The platform
denounced the growth of trusts, expan-
sion and "unwarranted favorltism to the
shipping and commercially interests of
Canada to the injury of American inter
ests ON the coast and the ruination of
Alaskan trade"
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EULoGIzED ToWNE.

Chamberlain 5. D., June 6.-The
Democratic state convention met here
today and selected eight delegates to the
Kansas City convention. The delegates
were instructed for Bryan.
Resolutions eulogistic of Charles A.
Towne, the Populist NOMINEES for Vice
President and commencing the course Of
Senator Pettigrew in the Senate We're
adopted.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-06-07
sTEUENBERG ENDORSED.

Lewiston, Idaho, June 6-The forces of
Governor Ste uenberg triumphed today in
the state Democratic convention by seat
ing the contestin g delegation from
Shoshone county, friendly to the COVER
nor. The result is practical endorse
ment of Governor Steuenberg's admins
tration in the Couer ID Alene trouble.
The resolutions endorse Bryan for
President
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-06-07
Might Have Known II.

An austere looking lady walked into
furrier's office and said to the salesman:
II would like a muff."
'What fur?"
''To keep my hands warm, you IDIOT"
exclaimed the lady.-Buffalo Commercial.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-06-07
FIVE MILLIONS LOST.
Boxers Have Damaged Chinese Rail-
ways That Much.

London, June 8, OILS p. ma special
despatch from Shanghai, June 8, says
the members of the majority OF the lega-
tions including the members of the Brit
ish legation are sending their families
away. 1t also said that several prominent
Chinese residents are leaving the city.
There Is an unoonfrmed report that two
Russian engineers have been murdered
at Yu Chow Flu, northwest of Port
Arthur, after their wives had been out
ragged.
The total damage done TO the Chinese
railroads by the boxers is now estimated
at 5000, 600.
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GROWS STEADILY WORSE.
sains.tsr. Feel That They Need a Free
Hand.

Pekin, June 6.-The situation Is
steadily growing worse. Events move
with such rapidity and affairs, owing
to the excitement of the natives, are 50
critical that the foreign ministers hold
frequent meetings. They feel the need
of free hand for energetic action with
out perpetual reference to the home
governments. Sir Claude Mcdonald.
the British minister, Is wiring for 20
more marines.
Native employees, who have returned
from Feng Tai, say they left the Boxers
openly drilling in the adjacent village.
A strong imperial edict, issued this eve
ming, censures the ''cowardliness OF the
Imperial tro ps. and orders the vice
row of Pc Chi Ii and Gen. Jung Lu i'm
mediately TO suppress the Boxers. The
foreign ministers at todays meeting
discussed the question Of q special audi
ence of the Empress Dowager, but no
decision was reached.
KILLED BY BOXERS.
Tien Tsin, June 6.-The Chinese SER
want of Belgian engineer. who left
Pao Ting Flu two days after the Belgians
saw five foreign and two Chinese dead
bodies in the grand canal, one being the
body OF a foreign woman.
A Boxer placard threatens the exter-
mination of the foreigners here on June
10.
1t is rumored that the Boxers and Ca
tholic Christians fought ut Tung HUI
Tuesday three Christians being killed.
H. NJ S. Barfleur has arrived and the
Terrible is expected. One hundred and
thirty-on British, 81 German, 80 French
and 40 Italian marines have arrived here.
These endorsements render Tien Tsin
secure.
ENGAGEMENT WITH BOXERS.
Shanghai, June 6.-The soldiers de-
spatched to attack the Boxers, have
fought an engagement quite close to
Pekin. Many were killed on both sides.
RUSSIA AND JAPAN AT ODDS.
Shanghai, June Elm consequence of
the representations of Japan, the land
ing of large Russian force at Taku is
alleged to have been stopped. 1t Is be-
lieved that should Russia persist in send
ing a preponderating military force to
the front, collision with Japan will in
evitably result.
RUSSIA'S PROPOSITION.
Shanghai, June 6.-The Russian min
lister at Pekin, NJ. DE Giers, has made
another attempt to induce the Chinese
foreign office (Tsung Ii Yamen), to
formally request Russian assistance
to restore order, but the offer has not
yet been accepted.
GUNBOAT ORDERED TO PEI-HO.
Washington, June 6.--Bad news con-
tinues to come from Minister Conger
and the American naval force in the
Pei-Ho river has been ordered TO be re-
inforced.
The minister cabled today that the
situation was worse at Pekin and this
statement taken In connection with
Admiral Kempff's alarm cablegram of
yesterday announcing that an engage
ment had begun, decided the state de-
partment to strengthen the naval forces
nearest the scene of trouble.
Accordingly cablegram was sent to
Admiral Remey at Manila directing him
to despatch at once to Admiral kempH'
command, the gunboat Helena, or If that
craft Is not at Manila and ready for
immediate service, then some craft Of
correspondingly light draught and pow
er.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-06-07
Red Hot from the Gun

Was the ball that hit G. b. Steadman
of Newark, Mich, in the Civil War. 1t
caused horrible Ulcers that no treatment
helped for 20 years. Then Bucklen's Ar
MICA Salve cured him Cures Cuts,
Bruises, Burns, Boils, Felons, Corns,
Skin Eruptions. Best Pile cure on earth
25cts a box Cure guaranteed. Sold by
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H. G. Starr, Cumberland Mills, Drug
Digta
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-06-07
WEST VIRGINIA FOR BRYAN.

Parkersburg, W. Va, June 6.-The
Democratic convention here today nomi-
mated Joseph Holt for governor. A
platform was adopted endorsing Bryan
and the Chicago platform and pledging
support TO the Kansas City ticket and
platform.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-06-07
FOR GOVERNOR OF KANSAS.

Kansas City, June 6.-Congressman
Dockery was nominated for governor by
reclamation at the Democratic state
convention today.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-06-07
INDIANA CoAMENDS BRYAN.VE

indianapolis, June 6.-The Democrat ic
convention GO H mere To-Day n0nlnaeeo Sonn
elected to the Kansas City convention
instructed for Bryan.
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Ton strnnrn Word.

81 am told, colonel, that you've had no
rain in your locality for six weeks, and
everybody is complaining Of water fam
ne"
"Well. sub, it's something of an incon-
senience, but we don't call it a famine.
sub. Chicago Tribune.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-06-07
MADE TWO SEIZuRES.

The police made two seizures last eve
ming. One of them was at Webb's place
on Fore street, and the other at the place
of man named Flanagan. Consider
able liquor was obtained at each Of these
places.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-06-07
MILITIA WANTED.

st. Louis, June GA dele cation of
prominent st. Louis business men have
gone to jefferson City to call on Cover
nor Stephens for the purpose, it is said,
of urging him to call out the m ilitia.
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TO WOMEN WHO DOUBT.

Every sufIsring Woman Should Read this
Letter and &c Convinced that Lydia z.
PIni<ham's Vegetable Compound Does
Cure Female Weakness. 4
al have been troubled with female
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about ten years. | had leucorrhea
and was so weak that / could not
do my homework. l also had fall
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and at menstrual "
periods I suffered ter Ir&A
ribly. At times my
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very hard. Icould ..ss
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or do any heavy
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My husband spent 1850
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for doctors but Il,
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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-11
Copper Company Stock For Sale Up
to January IS, 1900.

to January IS, 1900.
The Virginia Copper Company, of
this city, is issuing and selling stock
at % cents per share of the par value
OF $1.00 each, but by resolution of the
Directors. the price of same is to be
80 cents per share on and after the 18th
day of January, 1900.
The stock is worcestershire, and the
Directors and officers of the Company,
with n or two exceptions, reside in
this city, and are well known and repu-
table business men.
An investment in this Company will,
it is fully believed, bring very hand
some returns, and information just re-
ceived from Graham county, Arizona,
where the Company's mines are locat-
ed, Is of the most encouraging charac-
ter. A mine Immediately adjoining
our property has just uncovered a vein
of copper and gold ore running $3.50 to
the ton, and is producing about $4,000
clear per day.
Full information, prospectus, ETC.,
will be cheerfully given on application
to A. F. Faulkner, Secretary, Masonic
Temple, Wheeling, West Virginia.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-11

At 2:40 o'clock yesterday afternoon
an alarm from box %, called the de-
partment to Chapline and Fourteenth
streets, where a blaze had started, pre-
sumably from a natural gas stove, in
the Willis boarding house, No. 1405.
The stove was connected with the gas
pipe by a gum tube, and this is sup
posed to have melted off. The fire was
communicated to a bed, and there was
quite a lively little blaze when the
chemical boys got to work. The fire
was soon extinguished. and the loss
will not be over $50.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-11

Readers of the statement of the
groundwork of THE Adventures of
Lady Ursula" a new play by Anthony
Hope, which will be presented at the
Opera House next Saturday matinee
and night by William Morris and his
excellent company, under the direction
of Daniel v. Arthur, who manages the
affairs of Mr.. Stuart Robson in the big
production of "Oliver Goldsmith" will
notice that Mr.. Hopes talent for in
vention in the comedy drama did not
run dry. Possibly Mr.. Hope took cour-
age from the example of Mr.. Barrie,
who would not permit a professional
adapter to touch THE Little Minister"
A casual survey of the plot of '@The
Adventures of Lady Ursula" is salts
flying as to it's theatrical elements.
First of all, it has the prime factor of
action; then it is cast in an age of ro-
nance, when the sword was the in
seperable companion of every gentle
man; finally it presents the daring in
trigue, innocent in morals yet not
lacking in excitement.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-11

In this Court, Judge Hugus. yester-
day, arguments of counsel were heard
in the case of State V. McConnaughey,
infested for burglary, upon the point
raised by defense in a special plea that
there had been a former conviction
before a Justice. The matter was Ia
ken under advisement by the Court.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-11
All Ladies' $500 Shoes for $500, at
Beans Bros, 11O5 Market Street.
Anxious.

There were many calls at the
Court House yesterday by taxpayers
anxious to see how the valuation Of
their property for purposes of taxation
Jared under the reassessment. The
books were in active demand all day.
Some property owners registered a
protest, and others said they had no
kick coming, Notwithstanding they
had been increased.
The books for the country districts
will not be ready for a week to come.
A large increase in the assessment of
property along the national road is an
ticipated.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-11
Wbrflin9 Resister
BARGAINS IN TROUSERS

One Week Only, and Made to Order
on Short Notice.
English and French,
from $1,000.
$7.0O-Fine English and French,
reduced from 5000.
$6.OO-Fine Domestic, reduced from
$500
$5.OO-An Wool Domestic, reduced
from 5000. Al
C. HESS q sons,
Fashionable Tailors and Furnishers,
1921 and 1928 Market Street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-11
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.
Deed. of Transfers Admitted to Rec

Deeds of Transfers Admitted to Rec
ord in Clerk Robertson's Office.
Deed made December 10. 1899, by
Lee S. PAUL and Alfred PAUL, to the
P~ittsburg, Wheeling and Kentucky
Railroad Company, for part of lot No.
% in North Wheeling, between Sixth
and Eighth streets. Consideration,
$500.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-11
Shield of Honor.

The Ladies Shield of Honor elected
the following officers last night at their
meeting in Odd Fellows Hall: Presi-
dent, Matte Scheaon; Vice President,
Josephine Logan; Secretary, Sarah E.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-11

Hercules: Treasurer, Catherine Jenk-
ins; Chaplain, Charlotte Ward; Con-
ductor, Louise Hess; Inside Guard,
Maud Coppinger; Outside Guard, Lizzie
Allen.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-11

In this Court, Judge Hervey, yes
terday, in the case of Morrison v. Nor
rison, divorce, an order for temporary
alimony was entered.
In the case of P. D. Carroll v. G. w.
Rixey, defendant was ordered to give
a new appeal bond by February LIST.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-11

a WORD ABOUT.
MOUNTINGS!

We have them made by hand, and
when nice goods are wanted, 1t pays
to buy a good mounting.
We can furnish cheap mountings,
cast goods, IL you want them. But
when a dollar or two more buys a
High Glass Handmade Mounting,
which, when sold, will be a credit to
III customers besides ourselves, why
no have the best?
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-11

Another big audience greeted the
Van Dyke and Eaton company at the
Grand Opera House last night, and
enthusiastically applauded the many
stirring scenes and thrilling climaxes
in the sensational patriotic melodrama.
1.-The Signal of Liberty" It is one of the
strongest of the many plays which find
their theme in the recent war in Cuba,
and the author was the first to make
use of the explosion Of the Maine as the
leading scenic effect. 1t is a very real
istic production. and the audience was
more than pleased with it 1t will be
repeated at the matinee to-day, and to-
night the company will present the Joe
Jefferson version of RIP Van Wrinkle"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-11
A Small Fire.


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