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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-08-22
COMPROMISING LETTERS.
From Prominent EngIishmen Relating
to South African Affairs.


London, August 2I.-Truth tomorrow
will publish correspondence advising thai
paper of the seizures at Pretoria of a com.
promising letter from Montagu White,
former consul general of the South Afri.
can republic IN London to Secretary OF
State Raitz, dated August 4, 1899, and
two letters from Mr.. Henry Labouchere
to Mr.. White, dated respectively August
2, 1899 and August Z, 1899, which Mr..
White appears to have enclosed to sSecre-
tary Reitz and d letter of Mr.. Joseph
Chamberlain, the Secretary of State fo1
the Colonies, inviting Mr.. Labouohere to
offer explanations or observations thereon
and Mr.. Labouchere' IS reply.
Mr.. Labouchere's letters are brief and
amount to advice to the TransvaaI to gain
time by acceptance of thu proposed COM
mission to settle the franchise questions,
etc., together with an expression of
opinion from Sir Henry CampbeII-Ban-
herman the liberal leader in the House OF
Commons and the liberals generally that
the British cabinet proposed the appoint
ment of the commission with the view of
giving Mr.. Chamberlain a chance to
''climb down" and that the cabinet was
determined to have no war.
He also said: 1.-The President has a
great opportunity to give Joe another
fall. The great thing is to gain time. In
few months we shall be bowling about
something in another part of the world
Mr.. Labouchere7 reply to Mr.. Cham
berlain admits the letters are genuine.
but declines to recognize Mr.. Chamber.
lain's ''pretension to ask for an explana-
ton" on a matter concerning which he
is ''onIy responsible to Parliament and
my constituents and invites Mr.. Cham.
berlain in the pursuance of his ''new dip
lomacy' to publish all correspondence
between the colonial office and the gov
ernors of Natal and Cape Colony and be-
tween the governors and military COM
manders in South Africa SO that the
public may be able to form a sound opin-
on on the whole business, including the
Inadequate preparations and initial re
verses and also and especially, the Hawk
sley correspondence.
Mr.. b. A. Hawksley was counsel for
}he British South Africa company at the
slime of the Jameson raid and was gener-
lily supposed to have been we'll posted on
Iii matters connected with it. The INDIE
Pendence Beige in January, 1899, publish
sd number of letters to and from Mr..
Hawksley, purporting to show Mr.. Cham.
Serlain was an accomplice to the Jane
son raid, but other and more important
letters are said to be in existence. 1t was
blamed at the time that the disclosures
lid not prove Mr.. ChamberlaIn's compile.
~ In the raid but demonstrated his COM
plicity in the efforts made afterwards to
Stifle the affair.
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BUXTON.

Ch1copee, August 2O.-Miss Helen Hill.
q former teacher Of the public school at
Chlcopee, has been stopping at Miss Wat
sons a few days.
Mrs. Campbell and her son Harry, of
brunswick, Me, are visiting at the par
sonage.
DR.. Thayer preached an excellent ser
mon on Sunday morning, from Titus
y; IA. Subject, Peculiar People.
Ger61e Gibbs is gaining slowly every
Miss lnas Berry has been on a visit to
her grandmother at North Gorham.
LangdOn Chandler spent few DAYS
last week at Mr.. Ed Gibbs's. return1no
to his home at Old Orchard on Wednes-
day.
Large crowds went by here Sunday on
their way to Sebago Lake camp meet
ing.
Our pastor met with rather painful
accident last Thursday while splitting
wood. The handle of the axe stuck the
chopping block, causing the blade to
glance, cutting into the feshy part of
his thumb OF the left hand 1t is still
very painful, but healing nicely.
Flossle Emery is doing homework for
MT. Wilbur Hopk1nson.
John Willis was home from Brunswick
over Sunday.
Eddie Hawkes. put his sailboat into
sonny Eagle pond last week.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-08-22
AND VENTgLATORS,

To the Honorable Commissioners o { the
HarbOrs and Tide Water Connected
Herewith Of the city Of Portland:
THE undersigned, The Grand Trunk Railway
Company Of Canada, respectfully shows
that for the proper transaction of It's railroad
business it is necessary that a certain wharf be
constructed parallel with and adjoining the
present railroad bridge OF said railway COM
pany where It crosses the waters of Back Cove,
IN said City Of Portland. and that channel be
dredged so there may be proper approaches TO
said wharf all as shown on the blue print at
lached hereto aud made part hereof; where
fore your petitioner prays that your Honorable
Board viii grant its permission III WriCing for
the erection OF said wharf, and dredging of said
channel as aforesaid.
THE GRAND TRUNK RAILWAY COMP ANY
OF CANADA BY c. A. HIGHT, It's Solicitor.
On the foregoing petition it is ordered that
hearing be appointed for Tuesday, August o.
1900, at four O'Clock p. m, at the office oil the
HarDOr commissioners, No. Exchange street
when all persons Interested may be heard. 1t
IS further ordered that notice of said hearing
be given by publication in the Portland Daily
/ Press, East-rn Argus Portland Evening Ex-
press and Portland Advertiser of this petition,
together with this our order thereon, for seven
days previous to said hearing.
c. II. FARLEY
G. w I. COOLING, commissioners
aug21d7t
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Made from the Fresh Green Leaves of the
Tasmanian Blue Gum Tree,

Contains none of the fats, grease, oil,
and all1ali which form the base of all
other soaps from the cheapest laundry
to the finest toilet Instead it has all
the we'll known healing, purifying and
refreshing qualities Of the Tasmanian
Blue Gum Tree. AS toilet soap it is
simply perfect in every respect; skin
diseases cannot exist where it is used.
Sold by all Druggists or sent by mail.
Price, z5c. Sample Cake, sc.
THE R. T. BOOTH COMPANY, Ithaca, N. Y.
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Il really don't know how to place him, -
said Mr. Toadyman. Il can't determine
what my attitude ought to be. You see,
ne has been snubbed by the Prince Of
Well, that shows plainly that he can't
be received in London's highest circles"
Yes. But on the other hand. it
proves concusiyely that he has actually
cen acquainted with the prinoe."-Wash-
30 Oton Star
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-08-22

II never" declared Mrs. Henpeck, with
unusual severity, count my chickens be-
fore they are hatched"
Don't your replied Henry, with un-
wonted audacity. "Then how is il that
you keep spending so much Of your
money before I earn it?'
Through the agility that comes from
long practice he managed to evade her
answer.-Chicago Times Herald
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-08-22
STEAMERS.

The staunch ard elegant .taanoor.
"GOV. DINGLEY'' and %Rsv S sSs sTlss
alternately, leave Franklin Wharf Portland
and India Wharf Boston, at 700 D. m, daliv
including Sunday. - At u''N5'
These steamers meet every demand NJ
modern steamship service in safety sneed-
comfort and luxury of travelling.
Through tickets for Providence Lowell
Worcester, New York. etc. etc.
f. LISCDMB. Gen. Manager
THOMAS NJ. BARTLETT. AgoA6
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-08-22
The Social Line In the s1uns.

care you acquainted with the prisoner
at the barr"
''Who, me? Well, I should say not!
He don't come in de same social strata.
judge. Guess you kind of forget dat a.
safe crackers neighborhood amt got no
use for a sneak thief colony. Cleveland
Plain Dealer.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-08-22
Took Him I.iternl1v

Mr.. Sappeigh-Er-er- Miss Frostem, I
came this evening to-er-er-press my
suit.
Miss Frostem-WeH, you had better
come some time on Tuesday. That is our
ironing day.-Baltimore American.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-08-22

Ascum-Do you consider 10 unlucky?
Henpeck latter a cautious glance over
nus shoulder)-Well, my wife refused me
II times before she finally accepted me-
Philadelphia Press.
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For Women.

DR.. Tolman's Monthly Regulator has hroush
happiness to hundreds Of anxious women
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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-08-22

A Vacuum Crowded with business.
Does your father seem depressed and
restless without occupation in his declin-
ing days."
Without occupation2 Why, he has
camera and takes pictures of baby from
morning till night."-Detroit Free Press.
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Can't Suit 'En.

When he hustles, they say it's all Cor
effect"
Eyes"
And when he quiets down they say
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-08-22
Administrators Sale Of Real
Estate.

PURSUANT to license from the Hon. Jnin
4 of Probate for the County OF Cumberasl
shall ell at public auction on Nednaug
the nineteenth day of September, A. D. 1904 Il
two o'clock IN the afternoon. on the premises
the following described real estate Of Hann
II. Merrill deceased situated 10 Portland 81
bounded and described as f0llows:-
BeEinning at the intersect on of the western
side of Gilman street with the nOrhory silaG
A street, and running thence n0rthery asst
Gilman street sixty nine and 5-l00 feet to Ia,
formerly of S. II. Jose. deceased. ihera
westerly by said Jose land seventy 42iM ia
10 stalk. thence s0utherly parallel with us
Gilman street. seventy 47-101 feef to sad
street thence easterly by said street soleng
41-t00 feet TO tho place of beginning og,ilG
wlsh the double tenement dwelling house lhas
on standing.
Dared at Portland this fourteenth da1
August, A. d. 1900.
WILLIAM X. NEAL
Administrator OF the estate Of Hannah
Merrill, deceased.
+. o. BAILEY co,
aug bd1aW3WW Auctone1H
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The Man of 1t.

There are some girls I'd give the world
to kiss and some z don't want to kiss at
She-What kind do you kiss?
He-Any kind l get chance to.-De-
troit Free Press.
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NEW YORK DIRECT LINE,
Maine Steamship Co.
long Island sound by DayItS hr
r.,1~ mr. ,.,--.~

3 TXlPS PER WEEK.
The steamships HOratio Hall and Nam
haitian alternatively leave Franklin Wharf
ct p. M. Tor New York direct Returning. leave
Pier 80 f. R, Tuesdays. Thursdays and Satur-
days at p. M
These steamers are Superbly fitted and FUR.
nished TOR passenger travel and afford the most
convenient and comfortable route between
Portland and New York
!. +. LISCOAfB. General Agent
THOS n. BARTLETT. Agt octSdtf
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DIONE CLIMBED THE LAD
DER.

She Won $40 and When offered d. un
band Said She Preferred White Elan
mel Waist
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-08-22
NEWHALL.

Newhall, August 14.-The following
guests have been registered at the Naples.
NewhalI, this summer: Mr. and Mrs
Oxnard, Miss Alice Oxnard, Mrs. Weeks.
Miss Whitney and Miss Duffett from
Portland; Mrs. Cram from Newton.
Mass. Mrs. Fowler and three daughters
from Brooklyn. Those still present are
Mr.. and Mrs. II. Staples. from Port
land; Mr. and Mrs. Gilman, Miss Grace
Gilman, from Jamaica Plains; Mr., and
Mrs. John Brodick and daughter, from
New York, --'
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Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1900-07-12
Death of George ". Walsh.

At four o'clock Monday afternoon
! George William Walsh suffered a hem
l orrhage OF the lungs and died a few mo-
ments later. He had been i'll with tuber
culosis for the past four years and had
been confined to his bed since last Christ
mas.
Four years ago ill-health compelled him
to resign an excellent position as piano
tuner with kose IL Sons of Boston, in
which line OF WORK be was an acknowl-
edged expert. he spent some time at the
White mountains then and last year went
to Denver, Col, hoping that the change
would be beneficial, but last October he
returned to his home here.
Brief funeral services were held at the
home at four o'clock Tuesday afternoon,
DR.. V. NJ. Hardy officiating, and the re-
mains we're accompanied to Boston by
Mrs. Walsh and her sister, Miss Margaret
Walsh.
Interment was in Mt. Hope cemetery in
Boston in the family lot beside the grave
OF his brother, Arthur, who died OF con-
sumption four years ago.
Mr. Walsh was a nephew OF Mrs. W. =.
Lamson, Miss Abbie Philbriek and Miss
Margaret Walsh of this place, and be-
eide his mother and sister, Miss Annie
Walsh, his tiancee, Miss Clara Hendry OF
Boston, is left to mourn his death.
He was only IS years OF age and the I'M
timely end OF his promising career brings
grief to a large circle OF friends here and
at his former home in Boston.
Throughout his long illness he was
patient and cheerful and hopefully fought
for recovery until the last. His mother
and sister have much sympathy in their
loss, which seems a double atfiiction, his
illness having dated almost from the
death OF his brother, Arthur.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1900-07-12
Memorial window.

The services at the White church on
Sunday morning were devoted to the ded'
ication OF the memorial window which
Col Robert J. Kimball has placed in the
west alcove OF the church in memory OF
his mother, Jerusha Bradish kimball, and
his sister, Laura c. Kimball Mead. The
window is a presentation OF the 23d Psalm,
sketching in marvellous beauty and col
oring the thoughts which it most natural
ly suggests. The result is a veritable pic
ture sermon.
The figure OF the shepherd is at once
recognized as "The Good Shepherd" the
sheep are grouped about him IN fringe
OF green grass, Swallowed by trees and
bordered by a stream, which can be traced
backward into the mountains, behind
which the sun is just disappearing. While
beautiful in snv light, the window glows
with perfect radiance and glory in the af-
ternOon,
The service consisted, in part, OF solo
by Miss Caroline Lamson, "ln Heavenly
Love Abiding;" the reading of the conse-
Grafton OF the memorial stones taken
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1900-07-12

from the Jordan, in Joshua 4, followed by
the hymn, 80 God OF Bethel, by Whose
Hand" the reading of 1.-The Good Shop
herd'' in John 10, followed by the hymn,
THE Lord My shepherd Isl" prayer; the
hymn, he Leadeth Me sermon shepherd
anthem by the choir, THE King OF Love
My Shepherd Is" The subject OF the SER
mon was "The Certainties OF the Twenty
third Psalm"
was at setting apart OF the window and
quiet and appreciative tribute to the
lives OF those whose worthy names ii
bears.
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The Grand Pageant.

! Preparations for Wales grand pageant
are about completed. One hundred and
| fifty people have been rehearsing the past
two weeks for this grand spectacular and
gorgeous entertainment. 1t promises to
| be the most elaborate and largest local
performance ever given in Randolph.
The pageant does not have any plot, but
is a variety OF singing and dancing, drills,
poses and choruses, solos and selections
from the latest operas. Ii includes the
Dewey guards by 10 misses, maids OF the
mist by ten young misses, floral, Nazi,
policemen's chorus, gypsy, chimes, open
Ing day, COLLINS, babies, cupids, rose and
bees, tireflies', folly and sailors represent
ing the bsttleship Oregon.
DR.. Kelly will appear before the ami
mated song sheet, also in coon specialties
and cake walks.
The Hogans will be there, also Indians,
graces, Uncle Sam and Columbia. One OF
the special attractions will be the IRE
dance by Miss Lucie Wall, which will be
worth the price OF admission. The dress
worn in this dance contains ITO yards OF
cloth.
The Partisan ballet by Miss Richmond
will be another drawing card. Solos by
Miss Caroline Lamson will be given.
The coming women will be very funny
as the young men promise to do their
best.
II ne broadway bellies IS very pretty
song and dance. Special scenery has been
made for the pageant, all will be in ele-
CANT costume and the most beautiful
light effects are assured, as special cleo
trician from Boston will operate the
lights.
The curtain will rise at s o'clock sharp
and the opening scene is grand, so don't
be late. Ladies will confer a favor upon
the management by removing their hats.
Season tickets at discount are now on
sale at Bass store.
The ladies OF the Eastern Star do not
hesitate to say that all will be well repaid
who patronize this pageant. Remember
the dates, July 16, Il and IS, and secure
your tickets early.
(Other locals on next psge.l
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1900-07-12
Gold
Star
Baking
Powder

Gold Star Baking Powder will save
,,ou from seven to ten cents a pound
aver other cream of tartar baking
oowders. But that is not the chief
,esson for using Gold Star. You
should use it because 1t makes the
most wholesome food, because it
keeps the cake moist and fresh, be-
cause it never tastes in the food, be-
cause it is the
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1900-07-12
100 PER CENT. PROFIT.

One good agent wanted 10 every town and city in
Vermont to sell staple article used by every
hoaemau and horse owner. No book canvassingr
Pleasant and profitable work. Boston hardware
hiE Co. 80 Lincoln ST., Boston. Mass.
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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-05-04
BRYAN TALKS IN TOLEDO.
Claims 20 Believe That He VIII he
Elected President by an over
wheIming Majority.

TOLEDO, o. May s.-w. j. Bryan ar
rived In Toledo from Detroit this after
noon and was received By n large delega-
ton of citizens. headed by bands OF mu-
sic and n special committee composed OF
representative Democrats from all over
Northern Ohio. The meeting had been
especially designed for Northern Ohio
ana southern Michigan, and there were
thousands Of outsiders in the city from
morning until midnight
At the hotel. where an informal recep-
zion Was held, MIR. Bryan shook hands
steadily for ever three hours, after which
he spoke briefly.
During the latter portion OF the day an
other informal reception was held In the
parlors OF the hotel which was attended
by great many ladies'.
Mr.. Bryan spokestonight at the armory,
after which he was escorted 20 Memorial
han, where he was rendered reception
by the Modern Woodmen OF America, OF
which he Is a member. From Memorial
han he was escorted 10 Elks' hall. where
elaborate arrangements had been made
10 receive this distinguished member OF
that fraternity.
II Is estimated that fully $500 people
heard MIR Bryan at the various points
whore he spoke in the city.
while here he submitted 20 an inter-
view and took occasion TO express him
eslf very decidedly regarding the coming
national election. which he declares will
surely result In an overwhelming Demo-
cratic victory
'-rhe Democratic party Is sure 20 win. ."
he said, without the slightest hesitation.
The people are with US this year and
they are In sympathy With the principles
which shall be embodied In the Kansas
CITY platform and which represent the
feeling Of the great mass OF American
people"
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-05-04
EXPLANATIONS CALLED FOR.
English Government Asked Reason
for Boarding American shIps.

LONDON, May alt has been learned
by representative OF the Associated
Press that United States Ambassador
choate has asked Lord Salisbury for ex-
plantations as 10 the alleged abuse OF in
ternational right In the case of the Amer
lean ship Sea Witch, which, according to
the statement OF her. commander, Cap
tain Howe was boarded by the British
warship Wasp within the three mile limit
OF Portuguese territory In East Africa.
The American ship Sea witch left Wal
agoa bay, February ". She sailed, March
4, for Port Natal durham, ana arrived
there March 3.
The American ambassadors commune
cation to the premier hardly amounts to
a protest, and serious complications are
not likely TO ensue. The case as trans
mitted by Secretary Hay 10 London con-
sists Of the captains allegation that while
the Sea witch was off Deiagoa bay he
sgnaled TO the Wasp, which was patrol
ling and the Wasp sent boat 10 her.
The captain OF the Sea Witch complains
that the visit resembied a ~arlike board
amined against his will, when PAL,
WITHIN Uet.trAf waters IL the latter state
ment Is true, q serious offense has been
committed by the Wasp. which will call
Tor an ample apology from Great Britain
But IL is pointed out that the fact that
the Sea Witch rignaied the Wasp before
the warship noticed her invests the case
with a curious uncertainty. Apparently
both Mr. Choata and Lord Salisbury are
inclined 70 believe that there IL some mis-
take perhaps on both sides The premier
has referred the matter 10 the admiralty,
which has no record OF the occurrence
but has cablsd 10 South Africa for the
Wasp's version Of the AFFAIR. and Il IL
possible that some time may eiapse before
The British reply Is ready.
In the meantime, the incident does mot
Interfere In the slightest degree with the
cordiality existing between the represen-
tatives Of the two nations interested.
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the proviso relative to the agricultural COL
leges would be to their advantage.
Grow, the venerable ex-speaker Of the
house and author of the homestead BILL
supported the measure. The scene before
him, he said, reminded him of The occa-
eight years ago, when he made his speech
on mans right to the soil" Grow was
given an ovation. BY unanimous consent.
1t was ordered that his original home
stead speech be printed in the record.
Il was the youngest member of the
house." said he, II am now the oldest"
wilson Qdaho) vigorously advocated the
Messrs. Shafroth Meyers, Lacey, Bell.
Jones lWash), Burke. snodgrass. Under
wood. Bartlett and Gamble also spoke in
favor of the bill
The committee amendments to the bill
were agreed to.
adopted to admit the operation of the act
to agricultural lands, (which have been
recently opened to settlement" The bill
WAS then passed amid enthusiasm in the
galleries.
The house then took up the sundry civil
appropriation bill
Cannon said he was very anxious to fin
ish the bill this week for personal rea
sons, and suggested that general debate
be limited to ten minutes
lie Almond thought that ten minutes
uenate on great appropriation was far
ciaL After a warm discussion between
De Almond and Livingston debate was
limited to thirty minutes.
Kitchen consumed practically All this
tme In discussion of the North Carolina
election law. In reply to some recent re-
marks OF Linney
After disposing OF twenty-five pages Of
the DILL the house. at p. m. adjourned