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The Portland daily press., 1900-06-21
BOXES OF GOLD.


Z $50 boxes of gold and greenbacks will
be sent to persons writing interesting and
truthful letters about the good that has
been done them by the use of Grape Nuts
food.
10 little boxes. each containing a $40
gold piece, will be sent the 10 writers of
the most interesting letters.
20 boxes each containing So gold piece
to the 20 next most interesting writers,
and 81 greenbaek will go to each of the
300 next best. A committee of 3 to make
decision and the prizes sent on July 3,
1900.
Write plain, sensible letters, giving de-
tailed facts of ill-health caused from inn
proper food and explain the improvement,
the gain in strength, in weight, or in
brain power after using Grape-Nuts food.
1t is a profo und fact that most ails of
humanity come from improper and nom
nourishing food, such as white bread,
hot biscuit, starchy and uncooked cereals,
etc.
A change to perfectly cooked. predigested
food like Grape Nuts scientifically made
and containing exactly the elements ma
ture requires for building the delicate and
wonderful cells of brain and body, will
quickly change half sick person to a
well person. Food, good food, is Nature 5
strongest weapon OF defence.
Include in lester the true names and adj
dresses, carefully written, of 20 persons,
not very well, to whom we can write re-
garding the food cure by Grape-Nuts.
Almost everyone interested in pure food
is willing to have his or her name appear
in the papers for such help as they may
offer the human race. A request, how
ever, 10 omit name win be respected.
Try for one of the $50 prizes. Everyone
has an equal show. Don't write poetry,
but just honest and interesting facts
about the good you have obtained from
the pure food Grape-Nuts. If man or
woman has found true way to get well
and keep well, 1t should be pleasure to
stretch helping hand to humanity, by
telling the facts.
Write your name and address plainly
on letter and mail promptly to the Pos
tum Cereal Co., Ltd. Battle Greek,
Mich Prizes sent July Q.
The Portland daily press., 1900-06-21
WOODFORDS.

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles X. Philbrick
Mrs W. @. Jeffersls, Concord & -, nave
returned to their home in Freedom N IL.
NOTICE TO CORRESPONDENTS.
Postmaster Robbins of the woodfords
post office desires to call attention to the
residents In the Deering district to Ger
tain matters pertain insg to the adoption
of the free delivery Of mail service which
Is to commence July I'd. Residents In all
parts of the Deering district should In
form their correspondents TO Address let
tiers TO Woodfords and not to Portland. It
would also be of great assistance TO the
the letters with street and number using
the new numbers recently issued by the
city officials.
Mr.. Robbins also announces that 1t
would also be just as well for persons
sending mail to other parts of the Deer
ing district TO use either Deering Center,
Morrill, Deering, North Deering and
East Deering together with the street and
number as these directions will aid the
carriers in locating the parties addressed
in the quickest possible manner. Every
,h,nr "a ,novirg along p,c.,v In the direo-
ton ~ nran,r,ng the new postal station
a, wooafor,ls for occupapcv and Il IL ex-
,.,,,..d ,h., INV thu ,n,ddI. Of next week
the of,ics will be transferred in readiness
,or tho on.nipo ~ the new postal station.
,,,,,,,o,,c Ill, "a
A pretty home wedding occurred yes
terday afternoon ut three O'Clock at the
home of the brides mother, Mrs. p. A.
Ramsey, 6 Revere street, Woodfords, when
the eldest daughte r, Miss Abbie Il. Ram
say was united In marriage to Mr.. Fred
X. Crockett Of Raymond, formerly resi-
dent of this city. Mr.. W. ID. Floyd of
Woodfords acted as best man and Miss
Mollie Payne served as bridesmaid. The
ceremony was performed In an impressive
manner by Rev. G. A. Terhune, pastor
OF the Clark Memorial Medtholst church
The Portland daily press., 1900-06-21
MARRIAGES.

In this city, June 20, by Rev. w. s. Bovard.
Raymond ID. Carnage and Nellie ). Fountain.
both Of Portland.
In Windsor, June 10. Dr. ID. A Ridley of Pa
lermo and Miss Lizzie Moody Of Windsor.
In Wilton. June 10. Ralph Z. Moody and Miss
Cassie N. Davis.
In Fayette, June IL, Daniel L. Bamford and
Miss Minnie w. Baker.
In York Village, June 10, Edward IL. Banks
and Miss Myrtle 4. Fellows OF Fayette.
In Rome. June o. Malcolm French of Mt YER
non and Miss Lillian French OF Rome.
In Saugeryille, Percy L. Barstow Ga Gray and
Miss jennie Davis.
In New Meadows, Charles Prince and Miss
Hattie Hallett; Harvey w. Jordan and Miss
Marion Hoibrook.
The Portland daily press., 1900-06-21
DEATHS

In this city. June 10. Eliza Thompson, aged
81 years.
The Portland daily press., 1900-06-21
Music was fur

son served chocolate. Music was fur
nisted by local talent.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarke left on the Pull
man for Boston and will be ut home
Tuesdays in September at 653 Massaohu-
Sc It's avenue.
DUNHAM-JOHNS.
At the residence of Mr.. Thomas Johns
ON Chestnut street last evening occurred
the marriage OF Mr.. and Mrs. Johns
daughter, Miss Mary Johns to Mr.. Free
man +. Durham. The ceremony was
performed by Rev. A. ii. Wright In the
presence of large number OF relatives
and friends Of the contracting parties.
Many beautiful present were received.
After returning from short trip Mr..
and Mrs. Durham will reside on Merrill
street.
The Portland daily press., 1900-06-21

Funeral Friday afternoon at 2.20 O'Clock
from the residence OF her daughter, MIS-. Agnes
L0ripg. 3S Portland street.
In this city. June IL. Della NJ. daughter OF
Bell II. and the late Edward Durham aged u
years, months. 81 days.
In WestbroOk, June 20. Benjamin Rideout.
aged 90 years. month.
1Funerai SATURDAY. at D. m.
In Lancaster. n. H.. june TO- Sarah p. widow
OF Capt George W. Ratch. aged IS years.
lFuneral tlis (1hufsday) Afternoon ct .
O'Clock from lea st. john street. city.
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In Toronto. Can, June is. Mary A. vile OF
John N. SayIor of this city.
In Bangor. Juue II. Mrs. Emma Grifhu. age |
80 years.
In Gardiner. June II, Levi s. Rsirden. aged
IA years.
In Thomaston. June 10. Capt John s. Turner.
aged 81 years; Miss Kate Rose. aged 81 years.
18th. Fred II. Thomas. aged 80 years.
an RecklAnd. June IT. Mrs. Mary A, Hail.
aged rs years. ielh, Louise. wife oil Frank Blinn.
aged SO years.
The Portland daily press., 1900-06-21

Mr.. John Blake and wife are entertain
ing friends from Braintree, Mass, at
their home at Oceanvale. Mr.. and Mrs.
Blaks are also entertaining their son and
wife Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Blake from
Massachusetts,, and niece Of Mrs.
Blake's from New York.
The Portland daily press., 1900-06-21
O. c. EIWeII,
794-7e6 Congress Street.
jun21-1t

ing Barbour, Mr.. and Mrs. Il. Emmons
and children, Miss Lizzie Myers, Miss
Susie Myers, Miss Sadie Ramsdell, Mrs.
Proctor and daughter, Mrs. Charles
Briggs and Mrs. Scott Cleveland
The Portland daily press., 1900-06-21

Crosby hall. The senior class Of this year
is the largest to graduate from the school,
being composed of thirty-eight pupils.
The classes In previous years having ave.
aged about twenty five students.
The Portland daily press., 1900-06-21
DUNHANI-JOHNS.

Knives, Forks and Spoons, In Sterling
Silver, correct sizes and weight for we'd
ding presents. Willis A. Gates, Jeweler.
The Portland daily press., 1900-06-21
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49, THE FOOD DRINK ~
THE FOOD DRINK

Coffee Injuries growing
children, even when it is
weakened. Grain-O gives
them brighter eyes, firmer
flesh, quicker intelligence
and happier dispositions.
They can drink all they
want of Grain-O-the
more the better-and it
tastes like coffee.
An FOssrsi lea and ESQ.
The Holly chieftain., 1900-08-31
,POPULISTS INDORSE
ADLAI STEVENSON

Chicago, Aug. 27.-The Peoples par
ty national committee to-day accepted
the declination of Charles A. Towne as
the vice presidential nominee of the
party, and Adlai T.. Stevenson was put
In his place. This result was obtained
after u long debate.
Senator Butler, chairman Of the com
mittee, in warm speech of some
length, advocated leaving the place
blank, contending that Bryan and
Stevenson would receive more Populist
votes than If a candidate for vice presi-
dent was named.
But one test vote was taken, and
that on motion that Populist be
placed upon the ticket. 1t was lost by
"A ayes to II nays. The Stevenson
motion was then adopted by viva
vOce vote.
The Holly chieftain., 1900-08-31
shortage of Food At rien r.ln.

London, Aug. 27.-General Dorwood,
In his report of the engagement out
side Tien TsIn, August 10th, when the
Americans, British and Japanese sig
nally defeated large force of Boxers,
killing over 300, says, In dispatch
dated August 25th:
1.-The. lines Of communication near
Tien Tsin are now free from danger.
The enemy had been treating the vii
layers badly. Several decapitated
bodies were found near their camp.
'"The villagers are now focking to
Tien Tsin at the rate Of about a thou
sand day. AS there is not more than
a months food supply, there is every
prospect Of famine shortly"
This declaration that famine Ia i'm.
minent In consequence Of the made
quacy Of provisions for the hordes of
refugees at Tien Tsin, adds q new ele-
ment Of peril to the situation.
The Holly chieftain., 1900-08-31
GRAND ARMY VETERANS
HOLD REUNION AT CHICAGO

Chicago, Aug. 2I.-The thffty-fourth
annual encampment of the Grand
Army Of the Republic, which was form
ally opened last night by the monster
meeting in the Coliseum, was In full
blast to-day and in all respects 1t prom
ises to be the greatest and most sue
cessful encampment the army has ever
held
All last night and to-day train after
train loaded with veterans and their
friends rolled into the city, and 1t is
estimated by railroad officials that full
ly $4,000 old soldiers had arrived and
100000 other excursionists had come
with them.
1t Is expected that there will be Co.
600 additional arrivals by tomorrow
morning. The veterans have come from
all parts of the Republic, and every
northern state has sent strong con-
tingent. The New York delegation Is
one Of the largest the Empire state has
ever sent to an annual encampment
Fully 1000 had come In by this morn
Ing, and every train from the East
brings more. New Jersey, Pennsyl-
vanla and the New England states are
all represented by large numbers of
old soldiers. Iowa, Ohio, Indiana and
Wisconsin have sent larger numbers
than to any encampmento of recent years.
General ]. Warren Keller of Ohio
and General Edward S. Bragg of Wis
consin, both said to-day that they look
The Holly chieftain., 1900-08-31
Rnce rronhle. In New york

New York, Aug. PA number of in
cipient race riots broke out here to-day,
the direct cause being the shooting
Saturday night of John Brennan, II
white messenger boy. by John Davis.
a negro. Brennan was one of a crowd
Of whites who taunted Davis. He is in
a hospital and likely to die.
The shooting was done on Sixty-sec-
ond street and becoming noised about,
the rough white element began to
search ont negroes. Before daybreak
James Arnold, colored, at Sixty-fourtf
and Amsterdam avenue. was attacked
by crowd Of whites and badly beaten
Shortly afterward the gang doled out a
similar experience to Alexander Bal
lantine, colored, who was passing
along quietly. In neither case was an
arrest made
At $50 o'clock In the morning a
crowd Of whites, led by Frank Nc
Phike. demolished the windows in a
five-story tenement in Sixtieth street
occupied by negroes, and cracked a
head or two. McPhike and another
man were arrested.
At 1:30 p. m. Joseph Doyle, eighteen
years old, took his stand at Fifty-ninth
street and Eleventh avenue, and sue
ceeded In inflicting scalp wounds on
two colored men, pelting them with
stones. He was arrested.
The Holly chieftain., 1900-08-31
More Census Returns,

Washington, Aug. 27.-The popula-
tion of Kansas City, just announced
by the census bureau, is 163,752. The
population for 1880 was 1921 This
is an increase of 31,O36, or $3.50 per
cent.
The population of Kansas City, Kan
,sas, also Just sanncunced. is 51,41S.
against 1886 in 1880. This is an in
crease of 1902, or 34.19 per cent.
The population,sof the city of Pitts
burg, Pennsylvania, made public to-
dayy.is 1921, ,8l6. against 23S,617 In 1890.
This,is an increase of S9,899, or Bats
per cent.
The population of Newark, New Jer-
sey, as announced to-day, is 246,O7O,
as against 1S1, $50 for 1890. This Is
an increase OF "a, ,24O, or 1888 per cent
The population Of. New Orleans is
placed at 1877, ,lO4, against 242,O39 in
1890, an increase of 1905, or 1852
per cent.
The population of Allegheny City,
Pennsylvania, is 120,s96, as against
los, ,2S7 in 1890. The increase during
the past ten years was 24,6O9, or 23.37
per cent.
The Holly chieftain., 1900-08-31
Love for Congressman Boutelle.

Bangor, Me-, Aug. 2s.-A touching
story of love of political constituency
for its leader. is found In the attitude
of the Republicans of Names Fourth
congressional district, towards Con-
hospital for the insane at Waverly,
Massachusetts, since December, and will
probably be reelected on September
1st. The inhabitants Of the district
don't seem to mind the fact that they
have nominated an inmate of an insane
asylum to represent them in Congress,
but point to Boutelle's long service,
fore deserving. They say 'he needs
the money" and "we'il help him to It,
The Holly chieftain., 1900-08-31
THE POPULATION
OF DENVER

Washington. Aug. 2s.-The Twelfth
census population of Denver is 1873, $50.
In 1880 the population was O6,713,
showing an increase of 25.44 per cent.
In 1880 the population was $500. The
increase from 1880 to 1890 was 71,OS4
or 1881 per cent.
The population by wards is: First, A.
6Ss; Second, 5,915: Third. S,O21;
Fourth, 1904; Fifth, 6,054; Sixth, 12,-
249; Seventh, 1921; Eighth, 10,402;
Ninth, 12,339; Tenth, 1876; Eleventh,
10,750; Twelfth, 10.7S5: Thirteenth, g.
1854; Fourteenth. 2,4S5; Fifteenth, 6,921
Sixteenth, 6,692
In these ten years four suburbs have
been annexed to Denver. These, with
their population, as given in the. census
of 1890 are; Highlands, 5,161: South
Denver, 1,491: Barnum and Harman,
less than 1000 population. Estimating
the combined population of Barnum
and Harman In 1890 mt 1,40O, this
would make the combined population
of Denver and these suburbs, ia, ,1I5
In 1890. AS these suburbs are now in
cluded In Denver, the increase In the
territory covered by them and by the
town Is actually, 19,0S4. This, how
ever, makes no allowance for the very
large growth of unannexed suburbs
populated by persons who are employ
ed in Denver.
The Holly chieftain., 1900-08-31
OLD SOLDIERS ARE
GATHERING IN CHICAGO

Chicago, Aug. 26.-The national en-
campment Of the Grand Army Of the
Republic was opened last night by the
dedication of the new Coliseum, In
which the joint camp fires, the re-
unions, the war song concerts for the
veterans and the religious and other
exercises for the public incidental to
the encampment will be held. Within
its walls were gathered 10000 people,
A chorus of 1000, costumed to repre-
sent living flag, occupied an immense
platform at one end of the building,
and close by them was the great band
Of 100 pieces that will render the con-
certs during the coming week of the
encampment. Jules Lombard, ia
nous singer of war times, was there,
and sang "The Star Spangled Banner
from the original manuscript.
The dedicatory exercises proper COM
prised an address by Frank o. Low
den Of Chicago, a response by Mayor
Harrison and addresses by other local
speakers. ~
The members of the Grand Army
and their friends have been pouring
The Holly chieftain., 1900-08-31
SACRAMENT REFUSED
TO KING HUMBERT

London, Aug. 2S.-"As the result of
the Outcry against the declaration of
the Osservatore Romano" says the
Rome correspondent of the Express.
that the late King Humbert had medi-
tated giving up Rome to the hierarchy,
the clerical papers have been instruct
ed to publish a statement giving con-
tirmation and details.
According to this account, King
Humbert, some months before his death,
wrote to Cardinal Giueppe Frisco,
Archbishop of Naples, requesting that
a trustworthy priest be sent to hear
his confession. A priest was sent, but
absolution was refused unless Hum
bert would agree to abdicate and give
up Rome. The King asked time to
consider, as he was anxious TO receive
the sacrament, and according to the
clerical version, 1t was his communica-
tion to the priest that induced the Holy
See to grant Christian burial
"King Humbert's letter to Cardinal
Frisco will be published. A circular
note from the vatican to the Catholic
powers declares that so long as Italy
contests the rights of the Holy See, the
Pope will recognize Victor Emmanuel
only as King of Sardinia. The note
appeals to the powers to relieve the
Pope from an intolerable situation, de-
claring that the condition Of the papacy
under Italian rule Is steadily growing
worse"
The Holly chieftain., 1900-08-31
A WOMAN LOST In
WILDS OF ALASKA A

Seattle, Wash, Aug. 27--A thrilling
trip down the Koyukuk river recently
fell to the lot of Mrs. Hewitt, wife OF
a Chicago physician, now at Nome
Alone and lost for months in a dreary
waste, she managed to reach the Yukon
river on log raft. There she was res
cued by the river steamer Hannah,
picked up and sent to Nome, 10 her hus-
band.
Mrs Hewitt left Chicago two years
ago to join her husband. He was To-
Gated at st. Michael at first, but after
ward went to Nome. Late in the fall
she reached Seattle and started to
Dawson with party. When they
reached Fort Hamilton they heard of
rich strikes at the headwaters of the
Koyukuk and started across country TO
Join the rush for that place. After
reaching the Koyukuk, Mrs. Hewitt be-
came lost on branch Of the river
With her dog team she made frantic
efforts to get back to camp. but only
succeeded in further bewildering her
self. Finally she was compelled to
camp at deserted Indian iglow, built
of wood. The party she was with
made efforts to find her, but did not
succeed, and about the first of June,
the river breaking up. she constructed
log raft and tioated down 750 miles
to the Yukon.
The Holly chieftain., 1900-08-31

ed to see tomorrow the greatest Dura-
ber OF old soldiers that had marched
at one time beneath the stars and
stripes since the memorable review in
Washington, at the close of the war.
To-day's program was devoted to the
naval contingent, represented by the
grizxled veterans who fought with
Farragnt and their younger compa-
triots who sunk the Spanish fleets at
Manila and Santiago.
The heroes of river and sea Of the
Civil war are a small band now. or the
132, 600 men enlisted In the navy in the
days of the war, less than 1000 march
ed to-day, and 1t is agreed by the old
sailors that their number was greater
in the march to-day than 1t will ever
be in any parade to come.
Preceding the naval parade, the big
naval arch, erected at Michigan ave
nue. and Hubbard Court, near the John
A. Logan monument, and marking the
south end of the Court of Honor, was
dedicated Although the exercises were
held at comparatively early hour, an
immense crowd witnessed the ceremon-
les In honor Of the naval veterans.
w. J.. Bryan to-day wired Executive
Director Harper: "Since President Nc
kinley is detained by public business.
believe the proprieties OF the occa-
sion demand that also decline and
thus relieve the reunion of any appear
ance of craftsmanship"
The Holly chieftain., 1900-08-31
SERIOUS CHARGES
AGAINST THE POLICE

New York, Aug. 27.-The Rev. VIII
liam Brooks. the colored pastor of St.
Marks NJ. Il. Church, preached ser
mon before large congregation last
night on "The Story of the New York
Riot" During the sermon the feelings
of the congregation Were at fever hear,
and, despite the pastors frequent ad-
monitlons to be calm, his hearers twice
interrupted the sermon with vigorous
applause. He said:
Il have been visiting the riot vic
tins and making an investigation. !
have book Of acts. What ! say here
tonight may send me before the courts,
probably to jail. In making the follow
ing charges against the police, ] invite
investigations:
Innocent men were cruelty a.
saulted.
"The clubbing in nearly every case
was done by the police.
1--WE have not found single tough
character among the victims mai
treated, but honest, hard-working per-
sons.
Respectable and helpless women.
who appealed to the police for protec-
ton, We're cursed and threatened for
their petition.
Men and women prisoners were
beaten by the police while getting in
and out Of the patrol wagon and while
on the way to the police station.
Men and women were taken from
their beds in n nude condition by the
police"
John Davis. the negro who shot John
Brennan (white) in the race riot here
Saturday night, was held to-day in
81, 900 bail TO await the result of Bren-
mans injuries.
Herbert Brooks, another negro in the
same riot, was held for further exam
nation in $1,000 for assaulting James.
Langtry.
The Holly chieftain., 1900-08-31
A CHINESE FORCE
STILL READY TO FIGHT

Washington, Aug. 21.-Late In the
day dispatch was received at the
Japanese legation from the foreign Of
flee of Japan, conveying the latest and
most authentic information of the Sit
uation in and around Pekin. In meas
ure the advices were of disquieting
nature, as they indicated that the Chi
nese had rallied their forces and were
preparing for an attack upon the allies
in Pekin. If it should prove the allied
forces were besieged in Pekin 1t would
account for the lack of advices from
General Chaffee. AS made public by
Minister Takahira, the dispatch from
the japanese foreign office at Toxic is
as follows:
IAN official telegram, dated Pekin,
August 18th, was received at Toxic
from General Yamaguchi. commander
of the Japanese forces, to the follow
ing effect:
.4The capital is now entirely cleared
of the enemy. A cavalry regiment
which had been sent to Wan Shau
Shan (where the Empress Dowager's
palace is located reports that the i'm
perial family, who had left Pekin Aug
ust 14th started, after short rest at
Wan Shau Shan, for the west, and
were under escort of General Ma and
his troops, consisting of only about 500
horsemen and twenty carts.
"The japanese forces occupied the
treasury department, in which over o
100000 taels in silver and large guam
tity or rice was found.
Another telegraphic dispatch, dated
Taku, August 23rd. states that as the
Chinese troops and Boxers who had
gathered at Nan Yuen were about to
attack the foreign forces at Pekin, Jap
anese and Russian cavalry were ex-
pected to encounter them on the Doth.
The dispatch further states that Chi
Aese infantry. some 5000 strong, with
fifteen guns. are advancing from Shan
Tung to make rear attack on the al
Hes.''
A copy Of the dispatch was trans
mitted to Acting Secretary Adee, at the
Department of State. and by .him fur
nished to the President. While the
news of possible rear attack upon the
comparatively small force of the allies
was not received with surprise, 1t gen
orally was not regarded as serious. as
the foreign forces were believed TO be
abundantly able to take caye Of them
selves against any force Of Chinese
likely to be sent against them.