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The Portland daily press., 1900-09-27
FIRE AT NEW GLOUCESTER
Store ofNeweII p. Haskell Burned
This Morning.
IsPEoIAn TO THE PnEssI

New Gloucester, September 27.-Fir
broke out between twelve and one O'Clock
this morning in the store of Newell p.
Haskell. The building was burned to the
ground and none of the fixtures were
saved. The store was unoccupied.
The tenement over the store was occu-
pied by Elias Strout, a messenger of the
American Express company who lost all
OF his furniture.
The loss on the building is $500.
There are a number of buildings in the
close vicinity but the flames did not
touch them thanks to the vigorous work
OF the villagers who turned out in large
numbers and fought the fire with
buckets.
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-27
WEATHER OBSERVATIONS.

The agricultural department. weather
bureau for yesterday, Sept. 20, taken at 8
D. M, meridian time, the observation for
his section being given in this order;
Temperature, direction of wind, state Of
weather:
Boston. 58 degrees, SE, clear; New
York. 70 degrees, SIC. p. cldy; PhiIadeI-
phia, rs degrees. SW, clear; Washing
ton, rs degrees, S, clear; Albany, "a
degrees, S, clear; Buffalo, 72 degrees,
SW, clear; Detroit, 7S degrees, NV, p. cldy
Chicago, 60 degrees, NE, cldy; st. PauI,
80 degrees, NV, D. clear; Huron, Dakota,
49 degrees. NV, clear; Bismarck, 46 de-
grees, NV, cloudy; Jacksonville, rs de-
grees, NE, clear.
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-27
IN WOODS TWO DAYS.
A Strange Disappearance Case at vIna1-
haven.
ESPECIAL TO THE FREss.l

V1nalhaven, September 25.-The citi-
zens of the village have been very much
excited today over the disappearance of
Eugene Smith, local fruit and confec-
tionary dealer. Mr.. Smith left his home
Monday at about seven a. M, taking a
small rifle with him saying he was going
out cunning before he went to his store,
He was seen about eleven O'Clock Mon
day forenoon some two miles from the
village by one man who thought he acted
strangely. From that time no tidings
could be learned of him Tuesday morn
ing his folks commenced to look for him
and in the afternoon tuesday about three
hundred men ana boys started to search
the woods in the-vicinity in which he was
last seen. Lines were formed, the men
being about twenty feet apart and a
march made through the woods. All the
ponds were searched, the party remain
ing out until night but no signs of the
missing man could be found.
About six O. clock Tuesday afternoon he
came home saying he was shurt in the
back of the head. DR.. e. II. Lyford was
called and found a swelling on the back,of
the head but 1t was not serious. Mr.. Smith
said when he had gons but short dis
tance into the woods striking the back of
his head on some hard substance and he
does not remember anything about where
he has been or what he has done until
late Tuesday afternoon when he came to
himself and found he was in the woods.
He Immediately started for home having
been wanderfng in the woods from Mon
day morning llh Tuesday afternoon.
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-27

noon. VIII absent several days. Gen.
Wilson remains here. Ii Lung Chang
at Tien Tsin. Understand starts here
soon, have offered him escort, declined;
country very quiet; good order in Pek1n.
(Signed) Chaffee.
The dispatch from Gen. Chaffee has
no date showing that 1t came from Pc
kin, but war department. officials are
satisfied that it was sent from the Chi
nese capital.
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-27

Congressman Thayer RenOminated By
Dems. OF Third Mass. District.

Worcester, Mass, September s6.-John
r. Thayer of this city, the Democratic
candidate for denomination as Congress-
man from the third district not only sue
ceeded In obtaining that honor at the
caucuses of his party which were held
throughout the district tonight, but ne
administered to his opponent, Hon.
James I'll Mellen, also OF Worcester, a po-
litical "drubbing'' such as was never
equalled before in this section or the 81
delegates to the convention which were
chosen tonight, Thayer ha n to his
credit, while Mellen must be content
with only seven.
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-27
LOCAL WEATHER REPORT.

Portland Sept. 20, 1900. The loca-
weather bureau records the following:
ter. So; dew point, 50 rel. humidity, 80;
direction of the wind, N; vel oc1ty OF
the wind, 2; state of weather, clear.
D. barometer, 30 1885, thermome-
ter. So; dew point, 52; rel. humidity, 81
direction of the wind, S; velocity OF
the wind, 81 state Of weather. clear.
Maximum temperature, 90; minimum
temperature, AZ; mean temperature, o. !;
maximum wind veloc ity IL Sc; prec1pi-
tatiOn-24 hours, o.
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-27
INSURGENT ATTACK.
Made on American Lines Outside of
Manila.

Manila, September 96.-On Monday
night a vigorous insurgent attack was
made upon the United States outposts In
the districts near Zapole Bridge, Las
Pinas, Paranaque, Bacoor and linus,
twelve miles south OF Manila. 1t is estl-
mated that the rebels numbered 400 and
they were armed with rifles. The Ameri-
cans have since energeticaIly dispersed
the enemy, killing and woun ling fifty.
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-27
ENGLAND'S ATTITUDE.
A Flat Denial That She Has Decided
Against Germany.

Berlin, Sep tember 26.-Late this after
noon the correspondent of the Associated
Press in Berlin showed the German for
eign Office a private despatch from Lon
don asserting that Lord Salisbury had
informed Count Won Hatfield Widen
burg, the German ambassador to Great
Britain that the reply of the British gov
ernment to the German note would
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-27
RRYAN:s GOOD TASTE.

Lincoln, Neb., September s6.-Before
leaving for Nebraska City, this evening,
Mr.. Bryan in note to the press request
ed that his political friends remove his
picture from the windows on October I'd
as a matter of courtesy to the Republi-
can candidate for Viee-P President, Col
Roosevelt, who visits the city on that
day.
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-27
THE WEATHER.

Boston, September 26.-Local forecast;
Fair tonight and Thursday; southwest
to west winds,
Washington, September 26.-Foreoast
for Thursday and Friday: For New
England: Fair Thursday and Friday
colder Friday; colder Thursday night In
western portions fresh south to west
winds.
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-27
He THAT

is not handsome at twenty, nor strong al thirty
be handsome strong, rich or wise; but there Is
a chance for even a person of eighty tb has
always klndled fires with wood to learn 0nsld-
erabie. BENSONS ALWAYS READY
CHAR OAL is better, cheaper, quicker and
easy to use -
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-27

through Victor tonight on it's Journey ia
Pueblo, Several detectives with Wins
chesters guard the train.
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-27

Ayers $ Hair Yigor
Ayers Cherry PectOral
Ayers Comatone
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-27

Aver 8 Sarsaparilla
Ayers Pills
Aver s Ague Cure
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1900-05-15
AmerIca11 s.o.rrs ror vviar.

tEEh-EEEE- Ltf k4Ll
Very recently agents of the British
government began to purchase horses
in Texas. By the last enumeration
there were 100000 horses in Texas,
and the sale Of several thousand of
them to the British government at
prices ranging from $50 to $40 a head
(the average value Of a horse in the
United States is now about $50 marks
8 feature Of the development Of a new
item of American trade. It is not in
respect to horses only that the United
States offers a large market to the gov:
ernments of other countries, for there
are now in this country 100000
mules, and thousands Of these have
been purchased for war service by the
British government In South Africa.
The armies Of European countries are
constantly Increasing in size and with
this increase comes the need for more
horses. Roughly speaking, there are
100000 horses required for military
service OF a war footing in all coun.
tries, or one horse in 60. The require.
ments Of the Russian army are 100000,
Of France and Germany 100000 each
and Of England and the United States
100000 each. Horses and mules bought
In the, United States have been seen in
actual warfare to possess the very
qualities needed. The horses have speed,
endurance, strength, and the mules
endurance and strength without speed.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1900-05-15
SUMMER RESORTS.

To che mountains our people in in
creasing numbers yearly look for those
days of relaxation and recreation neces-
sary to maintain the human machine
in fair working condition. The Ian
guorous sloth Of the seashore proves
very seductive while it lasts, but many
have decided that the annual outing
should provide not only radical change
OF air and surroundings, but also such
stimulation, Of tagging energies as
will provide Drawn and vigor for the
return of labor. For this they urge
the mountain climb and ramble, the
balsam of the mountain pines, and the
clear, unadulterated mountain air. 80
In this direction the Shasta Route
now affords a wealth Of attractions.
The entire line-o road from Ashland
to Redding is studded with charming
and accessible hotels and. camps Where
are cheer and comfort and healing at
reasonable cost, and where you car
hunt fish, ride, loaf, or play with equal
facility. :"
Or If you look for healing waters.
none better can be found, hot or cold.
than the springs of Ashland, CoIestin.
Anderson, Bartlett, Byron and Paso
Robes"
Before visiting Europe, the people
OF q northwest should see the glories
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1900-05-15

Bismarck Lodge, No. 100. Meets the
first and third Tuesday evenings Of each
month at their hall in the Baker Block at
recorder. gE
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1900-05-15
Editorial Comment on the Pioneer
Limited.

Editorial Comment on the Pioneer
Limited.
Nothing richer has ever been pro-
Hduced by any railroads.. Paul Pho
nee Press.
TITS a world beater. Paul
Globe. &.
The 'beststhing' the railroad world
can produce."-St. Paul Dispatch.
Prominent and discriminating PEG
pie marvel at the creation OF elegance
and comfort wrought by modern car
builders" --Minneapolis Tribune.
THE Pioneer Limited stands today
perfect In construction, gorgeous ii
finish and the acme Of luxury and COM
ort."--Minneapolis Journal.
The closest inspection bewilders
and takes the breath away, for the
magnificence and beauty Of it all is
simply tremendous" - Minneapolis
Times. 81
The Pioneer Limited leaves Mime
apolis at 1880 and st. Paul at $40
every evening in the year for Milwaau-
kee and Chicago, via Chicago, Milwaau-
kee & St. Paul Railway. (No extra
charge on this train.)
For tickets, berths or information,
apply to any ticket agent, or address,
1T. CONLEY,
Asst. Gen. Pass. Agent, st. Paul, MINI.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1900-05-15
Stick to One Grade Of Wool

It pays better to keep a flock Of
sheep with the wool as near one kind
Of grade as possible-that is, a Shrop-
shire ram should not be used one year,
q Lincoln the next, q Leicester the
next, and so on until the flock is mixed
up with q little Of everything.-John
Iackson.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1900-05-15
DRoPosALs FOR FURNISHING HEIFERs

gDROPOsALS FOR FURNISHING HEIFERS
= AND BULLS. Department. of the Interior,
10, 1900. Sealed proposals endorsed, Proposals
for furnishing and delivering at the Fort
Berthold Agency, North Dakota, ] 900 ~yearling
heifers, 500 2-year-old heifers, 50 bulls, yearlings,
p. m, of Tuesday, June IL, 1900. For further
Information address the u. &. Indian Agent,
Fort Berthold Agency, Elbowoods, North Da-
missioner.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1900-05-15
IN N n !.

James B.. MCPHERSON Post No. 2, Depart
ment of North Dakota Grand Army OF the
Republic, meets every second and fourth
Thursday In each month at q. "A. r. hall,
Bismarck, Nd. e. Tibbils, Colonel Com
handing. J.W. Burkett, Adiutant.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1900-05-15

Tancred C~ommandery, Knights Templar
No. Il Meets third Thursday In q 3
month at Masonic hall, Dakota Block.
r. d. Hoskins, =. C. A. Z. Patterson, Recorder
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1900-05-15
KNIGHTs on PYTHIAs

Wednesday evening at Workman hall, Baker
Block: RI. u. Best, &C. John Bostrom,
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1900-05-15

WoMAN'S RELIEF CORPS.
Meets second and fourth Fridays OF each
month att A.R..han Jennie Woods, presi
dent; Hattie Skelton, secretary
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1900-05-15
MAcCAREEs,

Bismarck Hive No. 2-Ladies Of the Mac
cabees meet first and third Mondays In
each month at A. O. u. W.. hall in the Baker
Block. Florence NJ. Hoskins, Lady Comman
der; Frances Marcellns, Record Keeper. 81
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1900-05-15

first n third Fridays In each month at
Masonic hall, Dakota Block. Maggie
Il. Phelps, w. NJ. Gertrude Miller, Secretary.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1900-05-15
SECRET SOCIETIES.
MASONIC.

Meets hrst and third Mondays In each
month at Masonic hall. j. w. Foley. ".
M. W.T.. Cochrane, Secretary.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-11-22
Uuprsoedsntsd snowfall.

Vancouver. B. O.. Nov. a. "A snow
storm has been raging throughout the
provinces for three days. All through
the interior several feet Of snow has
fallen and many trails made impassable.
Along the railroads the snow drifted 10
the depth Of several feet. and settlers
in more remote localities have been en-
tirely ca of from communication with
the outside world. IL Is an unprecedented
condition so early In the fall. The in
tense cold which has accompanied the
fall Of snow has caused much distress.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-11-22
WORST IN YEARS.
A Partial Report FROM the storm That
Pissed over Tennessee.


Nashville, Nov. 2l.-The storm last
night was the most destructive In
this region In many years.
Two lives are reported lost and much
damage done Mt LAvergne, IS miles
from Nashville.
At West Harpeth and Thompsons
Station number Of houses were blown
down and child killed at the latter
place.
A number Of persons are reported
killed in MAury county.
In the vicinity Of Nolensville, James
Hampton was internally injured by the
storm and will die.
Emma Hanpton's arm was broken
Ernest stephens was seriously IN
lured.
Jim Chrisman's house was blowr
away and his baby Is missing.
Mrs humlgt was killed
[ Nance Hampton was killed,
Black Hampton was seriously inJure'
both leg being broken.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-11-22
s,o.ooo foL a.l,e.,on. orphan..

New York. Nov. q. "A check for
10000 has been mailed 70 Governor
Joseph d Sayers Of Texas 20 be applied
to the aid Of the children who lost their
parents in the September storm. IL Is
the offerings Of the newspapers Of W.
II. Hearst. aud representing the proceeds
Of the Galveston Orphan bazaar held
here. and the gift Of friends Of the suf'
ferers from the disaster
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-11-22
sn.n.elsd saf. nlewsr. caplur.a.

Richmond. Ind. Nov al Henry
Thomas. julius Gjodeson aud Everett
Robinson. young men, are under arrest
here for attempting TO blow the safe In
the office Of Weber & HolzApfeL The
frst two live here, and the third belongs
at Winchester, Ind. Thomas was cap
,ured in the building, but she others got
out and were taken later.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-11-22
nrran Wa. M. Idol.

Indianapolis. Nov gl.-JOhn Dillon, "a
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-11-22
sheriff Down with smalipoI.

wedona, H., Nov. 2l.-The la Sale
county Jail at Ottawa is in quarantine
Lately sheriff Coulson and family re.
turned from a visit In the state Of Wash.
iugton. Soon after reaching home the
sheriff was stioken with smallpox. 9th
er. in the Jail haue taken the disease
and the authorities are guarding against
a further spread.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-11-22

Memphis. Nov IA tornado visited
north Mississippi iate Tuesday alter
noon. causing loss Of life and much
property damaged.
Reports from Lulu state that three
negroes were killed. their bodies having
been carried distance of three miles
by the wind
Many outhouses were razed % tho
ground aud the damage 70 crops cannot
now be estimated.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-11-22

New York. Nov. 2l.-The division Of
customs aud insular affairs Of the war
department makes public a statement
Of transactions at the Havana custom
house during the month Of October
The total amount Of duties liquidated at
the port during the month was sl,06l.
O5l. A total of 5252 passengers landed
at Havana from ports outside Of the
island. lO45 Of whom were from Spain.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-11-22

Owensboro. Ky. Nov q. Tonight,
for the first time in Kentucky, the gov
eruor in office will be- married. John
Cupps wickhne Beckham and Jean
Raphael Fuqua are the contracting
parties The governors staff and all
state officers from Frankfort. including
the Judges of the court Of appeals and
members Of the different state board,
will arrive here ON the special train.
There will be distinguished people IN
attendance from all parts of the state
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-11-22

San Antonio. Nov 2i.-Dr. Angel
Belnnaghi. the yellow fever expert,
whose yellow fever serum and vaccine
has been the talk Of medical science, has
purchased S25. 600 ranch i6 miles from
the city for the purpose Of manutaotur.
ing yellow fever serum aud vaccine
lie will build a $4,000 laboratory and
stock the ranch az once.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-11-22
Dont nslls,s sohalkburrsr Dead.

London, Nov 2l.-The reported death
Of General Schalkburger, acting presi'
dent Of the Transvaal since Kruger's
departure from that country. is discred'
tied here There is mere rumor that
he died AZ johannesburg on Nov 9. but
the report likes confirmation. Reports
from johannesburg do not mention the
death Of General Schalkburger.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-11-22

wood engraver of Cincinnati. appeared
at the police court and asked to Be
locked up at the work house. He fears
that he will kin himself willis brooding
over the defeat q W. J Bryan, whom
he terms as his idol He was sentenced
10 the work house for II days On the
ehhrRe of loiteTing.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-11-22

New York. Nov. 2l.-The total col
eotion in all the schools Of Greater New
York viii reach close TO $4,000. This
,um goes 10 the schools In Galveston
md is given BY the teachers and pupils.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-11-22
warrant I..ued for brown.

Cincinnati. Nov 2i.-A warrant has
been issued by United States Commits
sioner Leonard for the arrest Of Frank
NJ. Brown, late assistant cashier Of the
German National Bank Of Newport.
Browns whereabouts are unknown.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-11-22
md . farm Iaborer injured.

Al West HArpeth station. 20 miles
,outh on the Louisville and Nashville
;oad. is as far as the wires reach. but no
aews has been received there. Trains
nave been delayed several hours
New-York tribune., 1900-04-15

ing countries As a guarantee and sign of author
ity.
a country where poygamy is practised to the
extent that a kings regular allowance of wives
vas 3.-53 and where the custom OF human sac
rice was So wei established that a ruler could
h4Ee his subjects OF prisoners killed for no rea-
son further than that he wishes it done was
certainly rye for The care Of the civiIizer, and
th-s mas been the part taken by England in that
country
TIE SYSTEM OF HUMAN SACRIFICE.
The system of human sacrifice was founded to
some extent on the idea Of piety toward parents
and supr-i0rs Il Is the popular belief that ones
standing n he next world depends on the mum
ber Of attendants sent after him. Several times
every year the king visited the places where his
predecessors were kept. These We're not buried
bui they sat III state. their bones held together
5v links ~ precious metal. There the prison
rs Of var were brought before the king and
executed in ways 10 suit his fancy.
IN q sketch written by Colonel George Baden
Powell in 1896 when he was a major Of the
l3th Hussars. that gifted officer has this 10 say
q The practice u human sacrifice:
'Kumassi- means the death place. one town
possessed 10 Jess than three places of execution.
one, for prIEat execution. was at the palace;
d second. for public Cecapitations. was on the
parade ground third. for fetish sacrifices, was
n TIE sacred village Of Bantama.
n speaking = Ihe execution bowl, he said:
Il is large basin Of brass, some five feet in
diameter CruaueEred with four small lions and
= number of round knobs al around its rim,
except a. one par. where there Is q space for
the victim. neck 10 rest the edge The blood
u the victims was allowed TO putrefy in the
bowl anl. leaves and certain herbs being added,
Il was considered very valuable fetch medi-
cine
Any great function was seized upon as an
excuse for human sacrifices. The king went
every quarter 70 pay MS devotions 10 the shades
OF MS ancestors ar BANANA and this demanded
he death Of twenty men over the great bowl
On the death Of any great parsonage TWO Of the
New-York tribune., 1900-04-15

hreshold or the door in order to attend their
master Immediately in his new life and his
grave was afterward lined with the bodies of
iIioie sidVes, VINO were to form his retinue in
the spirit world. 1t was thought all the better
II curing the burial one Of the attendant
Hourhers could be stunned by a club and
oFopped, stun breathing into the grave before IL
was hlled IN In the of great lady dying
sidNe girls were the victims.
Then there was death penalty for the in
traction of laws. For instance. anybody who
FOUND nugget of gold and who did not send il
al once to the king was liable to decapitation:
so also was any one who picked up anything of
value lying on the parade ground or who sat
down IN the sh tde of the fetch tree. It is said
that the King Of Bantama one Of the provinces
preferred a richer color in the red stucco on the
walls of his palace, and that for this purpose
the blood of four hundred virgins was used
HOW To ESCAPE EXECUTION
Nhen once man had been selected and
seized for execution there were only two WAYS
by which ne could evade it, One was to repeat
the kings OATH certain formula of words
before they could gag him; the other was to
break loose from his captors and run as far as
the Bantama-kumassi crossroads. If he could
reach this point before being overtaken he was
allowed to go free. In order to guard against
their prisoners getting off by either of these
methods the eXecutioners used to spring on
the intended victim from behind, and while one