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The Portland daily press., 1900-11-16

Punishment ought TO be inflicted for
the Chinese outragos on foreigners, but
as far forth as possible, 10 should be
made to fall upon the guilty parties. Inc
great mass Of Cinnamon had nothing to
do with these -outrages. The uprising
was confined to a small part Of the terri
tory OF the empire, and in the most OF the
country foreigners were not molested.
The society known as Boxers was
primarily responsible for It, though there
IL abundant evidences that after IL was
begun the Empress Dowager and her
sympathizers in the government connivsd
at 1t and helped 1t along. Punishment
should, as much as possible, be confined
to these Boxers and the element In the
government that assisted them. The
demand OF the powers that eleven princes
should be executed, Is perfectly just, pro-
viued, OF course, tins proof IS clear that
they were guilty. So also, as precau-
tionary measure. is the prohibition of
the importing of arms, though it strikes
a blow at she sovereignty of the empire.
The demolition of the Taku forts and
the guarding Of a route to Pekin are
measures to prevent recurrence Of the
condition which prevailed when the am
bassadors were shut up at the capital and
cut of from all intercourse with their
governments. Ali these demands are on
the whole justitiable. They aim at the
punishment of the guilty parties and the
prevention of similar outbreaks In the
future. But when the demand for In
demnity is considered rs much cannot
be- said, II SO huge sum as $500, 00O, 100
Is to be asked. A reasonable indem
nifty Is proper enough; though the bur
Den of 10 must to some extent fall upon
persons 10 no way responsible for the
outrages. But $780, 900, COO is undoubted-
ly very exorbitant indemnity, and
large part OF 1t must be in the nature OF
punitive damages IL these punitive
damages fell wholly or In large part on
the guilty, they would BE- all right, for
no penalty can be too severe to impose
upon the persons who started and carried
on the slaughter of the foreigners. But
a large part of them will fall on perso ms
who are entirely innocent. If they are
ever paid they must be paid by general
taxation, and the increase In taxation
which would be necessary would impose
terrible burdens on millions OF poor
people A very small increase in their
contributions to the government would
mean starvation TO tens of thousands OF
Cinnamon who are no more responsible
for the outrages on foreigners than the
people of New England were for tie bar
barous treatment of Cinnamon on the
Pacific coast some years ago. To be sure
the powers intimate that they wi II take
their indemnity in the shape of territory
but that would be the entering wedge in
the Acknowledgement of the empire.
Viewed from any direction the imposi-
ton of SO huge anEindemnity as $6O0,-
coo, 0o0 means tremendous injustice to
the people of the empire. Only so mucn
should be. demanded as would make good
SO far as money can do 1t, the damages
and direct losses resulting from the out.
break. Punishment for the outbreak
sho aid be of such nature that 1t can
Il restricted to those who deserve 1t.
Punishment by fine against the nation
cannot be thus restricted.
The Portland daily press., 1900-11-16
Deafness Cannot BE Cured

by local applications. as they cannot reach the
dlsased portion Of the ear There is only one
way to cure deafness, and that Is by eonstifu-
uoaal remedies. Deafness Is caused by ar In
famed condition of the mucous lining of the
Eustachian Tube. When this tube Is inflamed
the result, and unless the Inflammation eau be
taken out and this tube restored 10 its normal
condition. hearing will be destroyed forever;
which is nothing but an infiamed condition of
mucous surface.
We will! give One hundred Dollars for any
case of Deafness caused by catarrh) that can
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure Send for
circulars, free.
+. j. CHENEY S CO., Toledo. o.
Sold by Druggists 75c.
Halls Family Pulls are the best
The Portland daily press., 1900-11-16

With basis of BOD, coo 1t is difficult to
see how the loss of q congress sman in this
State can be prevented, In round num-
bers the States population is 694, OJo, and
division by 200, 900 leaves $4,000 remain
der, which would not entitle. the state to
an additional representative since 1t is
less than one half Of the basis. But re-
duce the basis of representation to 1875, 0OO,
and then there will be a remainder Of
l0O, 600, or more than one half, traction
that would give the state another repre-
sentative.
The Portland daily press., 1900-11-16
MAY APPOINT A JUDGE.

Augusta, November l5.-Sovernor
Powers has called special meetings OF the
executive council for November y and
November 80, as required by law, for the
purpose of sorting, counting, calling and
recording the vote cast at the national
election.
The meeting of November 20 Will be
the first special session held since the be-
ginning of the spanish American war.
The Governor will arrive in Augusta
next Monday, and 1t Is believed he then
will nominate railroad commissioner. a
warden OF the state prison, and possibly
a justice of the Supreme court to succeed
the late Judge Haskell.
The Portland daily press., 1900-11-16

If the German troops have been guilty
of barbarous acts in China Kaiser Will
liam cannot escape some of the RESPONSE
bility. His speech OF them at their de-
parture came very near to being a direct
incentive to cruelty. 1t breathed all
through the spirit of revenge; and sug-
gested the very conduct they seen, to
have been guilty of.
The Portland daily press., 1900-11-16

South would lose nearly half OF It's repre-
sentation, for the injustice and inequity
OF vne Southern voter exercising twice
as much political power and intluenoelas
the Northern voter Is obvious, and admits
of no real extenuation or excuse.
The Portland daily press., 1900-11-16

The suggestion which contributor
makes elsewhere that a provision should
be inserted in the new charter, forbid
ding the granting of public franchises
for longer period than twenty-five
years deserves the attention Of the char
ter tinkerers.
The Portland daily press., 1900-11-16
PUBLIC FRANCHISES.
A Good Suggestion I'm Reference 10 the
Charter.
To the Editor Of the Press.

To the Editor Of the Press;
Sir-In view of the projected new city
charter, would IL not be wise for the city
TO incorporate In ib n section that no
franchise should be granted for longer
period than twenty-five years, with pro-
vision for renewal from the then stand
point.
IL has been customary to grant them
for an unlimited period, and frequently
for nothing; but the time has arrived
when Portland should turn over new
leaf, and for the future keep the reins in
its own hands,
Baltimore has one of the best of new
city charters, and this plan is one OF the
important improvements, she also re-
ceives remuneration for the grants.
L enclose letter from Mr.. Skipwith
Wilmer, President and Board Baltimore
City Council and ex offiofo president
Board or Estimates, which Is tliuminat-
ing. as follows:
Baltimore, Nov. ls, 1900.
Dear Sir,
In Baltimore for many years franchises
to use the public streets were granted
with little discrimination, and for an In
definite period. No consideration
ton was demanded except In the case OF
thu street railways where share of their
earnings was paid for the maintenance OF
the public parks. In this way very many
valuable privilages have been given away
which the city finds itself unable to re-
claim
Since the adoption OF the new charter,
under sections s, 9 and 10, no franchises
are granted for longer period than
twenty-five years, and that only after due
advertisement; andy under the charter
as first adopted 10 was held that no right
to encroach upon the public highway
could be granted without compliance
lxxrfe fhna Init "a
ment to the charter there was granted to
The Beard of Estimates the power to issue
permits for minor privileges in the high
ways, such as the erection OF baywin-
doWs, porticos and areaways, extending
a short distance beyond the building line.
or for the building of vaults beneath the
pavement. For these privileges fees are
charged which are fixed by the officers
of the city, based upon the amount OF
space USED and the price for which adj
jacent property Sc lis. These privileges,
which nave been given away for the
last thirty years or more, have realized to
the city OF Baltimore within the last
twelve months over $4,000. 1 refer now
not TO such grants as the uss of tina road
way, but only to the minor privileges
No extensive street. railway privileges
have baen granted ince the charter was
adopted, but some are pending now, and
the city Will receive large bonus In
addition to the per csnta ge of the annual
receipts which are al ways exaoted.
The effect Of these regulations has been
very good; first In restraining to some
extent the enoroachments upon the pub
lie highway, and secondly In adding a
considerable sum to the revenue of the
city.
No franchises Of any value WIN be
granted in the city Of Baltimore without
a fee, and the use of the beds OF tha
streets for private drains, or the surface
The Portland daily press., 1900-11-16
CITY OF PORTLAND.
Notice OF Hearing.


fVHE Joint standing committee on laying out
A new streets hereby gives notice TO all
parties interested in the following named
streets that they will meet to hear the parties
and view the premises at the following times
and places;
Al Peaks island, Trefehen's Landing. ito
consider the petition OF w. f. Trefethen and
others tor new street at Trefethens Landing,
on Wednesday, November IA, 1900, u. 3 O'Clock
p. m.
Said committee will on November l6, 1900, at
the following named times and places
Olympia street, corner Neranda, at $50 a. m.
Kidder street, corner of Washington avenue.
at 10 q. M
Washington avenue near Ray street to con-
slider petition for new street from Washington
avenue TO MoTrills Corner, at 10. 80 a, m.
At the head of Roberts street to consider
petition for new street on CITY farm, az llSo
a. m.
Forest avenue. corner OF Kennebee street, TO
consider the feasibility of widening Forest ave-
nue. near the CaseO Tannery. at 3 p m.
Melrose street, corner OF Coyie street, at $50
p. m.
BsiKnap street, corner of stevens Avenue, at
fremont street. coraer of Stevens avenue. at
40 D. IN. ..,.,...,,,- -
JOHN j. FRYE,
ELMER G. GEkRISH,
HEhBERT S. DYER.
ARTHUR S. MOULTON
MICHEAL j. LANDERS,
COMMITTEES on Laying Out New Streets,
, Portland, Name, November 7, 1900.
The Portland daily press., 1900-11-16

of the street for car tracks, will all be
charged for at remunerativs rates.
We greatly regret that SO many valuable
privileges were given away before this
measure was adopted
Yours very truly,
SKIPWITH WILMER.
President End Branch City Council,
and ex-ofiicio President of Board Of Els.
Inmates.
The Portland daily press., 1900-11-16

Senator Thurston thinks the Nicaragua
canal bill will pass at the coming sessio
of Congress, and that the ship subsidy
bill will encounter strong opposition. II
the Democrats ssolidly oppose the latter
measure there is not much doubt that
they can prevent itspassage this winter.
The Portland daily press., 1900-11-16
Thursday. the roth Day of No
veu,her, A. ID, 1900,
BY the Governor;
Byron Boyd,
Secretary of State.

Hearing on the cases involving the legal
and political status of our new possess
ions has been postponed until December
II
The Portland daily press., 1900-11-16

Talk is rife that Congress when 1t
comes to make the new apportionment,
Will enforce the constitutional amend
ment against those of the Son thern states
that have DISTINGUISHED the blacks by con-
stltutional or legislative enactments
That an attempt of this kind Will be
made is altogether probable, but that 1t
will be successful is by no means certain
Unquestionably good many Influential
business interests at the North Will pro-
test against 1t and do thsir best to defeat
it, as they did against the so-called force
bill, which was perfectly just measure,
on the ground that ib will excite the
South and lead perhaps TO the boycott
ting OF Northern goods in that section.
There viii be opposition, too, from per-
sons who have no business interests at
stake Cd the ground that it VIII stir mp
sectional feeling ana embitter the politi-
cal selations bstween the North and the
South. II none but considerations of
justics and equality were to count, the
The Portland daily press., 1900-11-16
or. AUSTIN TENNEY.-

Onice 5If Congress street, over Foster,
Avery e. Co.
Specialists in diseases of the Eye and Enr
and the scientific fitting OF Glasses.
Saturdays only. octi5iu
The Portland daily press., 1900-11-16

A writer In the Bangor News suggests
this arrangement OF districts In case
Maine loses congressman under the
new spportionmens: First district,
Franklin, Androscoggin, Cumberland
and York countless second, Oxford,
Kennebec, Knox, Lincoln, Sagadahoo,
Som srset and Waldo counties; third dis
trict. Aroostook, Hancock, Penobsoot,
Pisoataquis and Washington counties,
This would make this districts very even
as regards population, and would make
each one Of contiguous territory The
first would contain 23s, a60 population;
the second s19, 1914, and the third a36, Ala
This arrangement, as will be seen, will
put Congressman Burlsigh and Congress
man LittletIeld in the second district.
The Portland daily press., 1900-11-16
AUCTION SALES.
By F. 0. Bailey & Co., Auctlonssrs
Desirable Real Estate No. 90 Fessenden ST.,
formerly Deerlng, AT AUCTION.

We shall sell on Thursday Nov. 22nd, at
O'Clock D. M, the desirable real estate situated
at No. 80 Fessenden ST., consisting OF a modern
two story house with stable in the rear. House
has seven rooms, besides hall and bath, large
closets, pantries etc. Has furnace heat, good
cellar. House Is in nice condition throughout.
The location Is excellent. has u sunny exposure
and lot about 50xl2O. The stable. about 2iS,i4,
is conveniently arranged with electric nights,
etc. Sale of this property win be absolute and
without reserve. Terms cash. For further
particulars inquire of the auctioneers.
noYl6dtf
The Portland daily press., 1900-11-16
UNDERWOOD S SPRING.

Spacious Casino always open. Music. lard
antly lighted by electricity aud heated by
steam. dec grated with palms and evergreen.
An excellent menu from which to order Game
and Fish dinners a specially.
Arrangements made for Dinner DancinS or
Card parties, with without special ears at
office of Portland 4 Yarmouth Electric Railway
CO.. 40 Congress street. Telephone 62S-o.
noy5du
The Portland daily press., 1900-11-16
Special Notice.

A GOLDEN opportunity for small or slim
"A men to purchase an Overeoat or Ulster
for $3.50. LOO, 500 600 100 500 9.0O 1900 and
200 each One-hah their real value.
HASKELL 81 JONES.
Monument square.
novi3dlm
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-02-07

his vote In the legislature on a GER
tain railway measure. but when he
found $1,l0O lying in his room he
quietly appropriated 1t, asked no
questions-and voted. Senator Gelger
has a proper idea Of his duty as a
man less. A conscientious official
might have allowed himself To be
bribed.-San Francisco Bulletin.
1t Is believed IL would have been
cheaper to have sent the eastern sill
yer Democrats to Nebraska to hear
Bryan than to have sent that hon.
orable gentleman to them.-St. Louis
Star.
The Clark Investigation In Wash
to still keeps the price Of chloride OF
lime at the top figure.-Ex.
Testimony in the Clark case would
not lead ne to believe that there was
any lack Of money with which tn lido
business" at least not in Montana.
Topeka Capital.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-02-07

There IL more Catarrh In this sec-
ton of the country than all other
diseases put together, and until the
last few years waS supposed tn be
incurable. For a great many years
doctors pronounced Ii a local dis
ease, and prescribed local remedies.
and by constantly failing tn cure
with local treatment. pronounced 1t
incurable. Science has proven en-
tarrh to he u constitutional disease.
and therefore requires constitutional
treatment. Hnllisl Catarrh Cure,
manufactured by f. J.rCheney 4 Co.,
Toledo, Ohio. Ia the only eonstitu-
tional cure ON the market. 1t Ia TIA
ken internally In doses from ten
drops t. II tcnspoonfnl. 1t nets di-
rectly on the blood and mucous sur
faces ~ the system. They offer one
hundred dollars for any care it fails
to cure. Send for circulars and tcs'
timoninls.
Address. +. ]. CHENEY AGO.
Sold by Druggists. Toe. Toledo. d.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-02-07

Pettlgrew, of South Dakota, had
another tantrum in the senate last
week and was sat upon hard by Sen
ntors Hawlry and Spooner who did
not hesitate to call him n traitor tn
his country. The iackal made the
statement that Admiral Dewey had
recognized the PHILIPPINE government,
after the admiral has stated posi-.
lively that In no way, shape or form
did he do so. When 1t comes to a
question of veracity between the
hero Of Manila bay and Pettigrew
there will be no doubt rs to the de.
clsion Of the people.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-02-07

Acarrier pigeon met with an.untimely
end in midlakc off Racine recently. and
its message will never be delivered. As
the Byron Whitaker steamed up Lake
Michigan Capt. Lewis Elliott noticed a
pigeon which seemed TO be tired
out trying TO reach the vessel.
The bird was surrounded by a flock of
scagulls, which seemed TO be bent on
keeping il from reaching the boat.
Finally the bird succeeded in getting
away from its tormentors. and came
toward the Whitaker with great speed.
II alighted on the top Of the smoke
stack, was instantly overcome by the
heat and fell inside. So interested was
Capt. Elliott in his visitor that he had
the breeding of the boiler removed,
but the bird was dead before it was
reached. \ ncssagc tied TO its right
leg had beer burned off. On The left leg
was a silver ring with the marks "G
55s."-Chicago Evening News.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-02-07

The first witness for the defense,
Thomas j. Lyons, county attorney
OF Jefferson county, was then put on
the stand. His testimony vas rather
startling In several respects. He
brought Representative Campbell,
one Of the attorneys for the prosecu-
tlon. into the controversy as an ac-
tive participant In the case. saying
that Campbell had 5000 to testify
In the case against Clark In this pios-
ecution. He had previously been a
worker for Clark, and said he acted
In this matter at the instance of z.
W. Clark, playing the part M witness
put II. OF IA whiteside on the other
side" Accordingly, he snid, he had
visited Campbell. After hearing his
proposition to testify that several
members Of the legislature had been
to his knowledge bribed, Campbell
had agreed to pay him the sun men
toned for his share and even offered
to double IL. He said that Campbell
had told him (Lyons) that he would
ruin him %(CampbelD II he revealed
the facts before the committee. He
said he had never told Campbell the
story lie would tell wns false.
During the direct and cross exam
nation Lyons was made Il worse
monkey 81 than Geiger, members Of
the senate committee taking n turn
at him, completely demolishiDg any
weight his testimony was Intended to
give. Attorney A, j. Campbell for
memorialIsts, asked Ia lie sworn M
soon m the witness left the chair,
stating that he was unfit TO net M
mn attorney In the ease II Lyons
testimony WINS true. Mr.. Campbell
took the stand and denied the state
mentS Of Lyons. his testimony cvi.
IDENTIFY having weight with the con-
mittce.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-02-07
THE KILLING OF C0IBEl.

The death of William Gocbcl, the
Democratic contestant for the gov
ernorship Of Kentucky, at the hands
Of an assassin is dcplOrable and it
Is the hope of every l~aw-abiding
citizen, regardless OF party, that the
~perpetrator Of the dastardly deed IL
speedily apprehended and made to
suffer the extreme penalty. While 1t
was generally thought TINT the con
test in Kentucky wouldlcad to blood
shed If hot-headed and INSCRIPTIONS
partisans did not listen to reason,
assassination was not anticipated.
While Kentucky has for years been
noted for it's fcuds and vcndettas
some degree Of chivalry and courage
has been shown and both parties To
the shooting given an equal chance
for their lives. Assassination IL bar
barous and cOwardly and never JUS
tiiablc. However, the affair IL but
the harvest OF n disgracefulcondition
OF affairs both politically and socially
in Kentucky.
The tragedy IL the outcome Of an
attempt to override the will OF the
people IA expressed In the ballot box
by a bitterly partisan legislature,
after having been fairly beaten at the
polls and in the state courts.
Even with n m~anifestly unfair cleo
ton law framed by the deceased and
with all OF the machinery OF election
in his hands, or those Of his friends,
his opponent, Taylor, had a majority
OF over 1000 after all questionable
votes were thrown ont. This result
was so clear that n Democratic re-
turning board gave Taylor the GER
tiicate OF election.
Furthermore this contest was not
the result Of a straight party fight
between Kentucky Republicans and
Democrats. The latter party was
divided into iactions-one supporting
Goebel and the other Brown or Tay-
lor, having become disgusted with
the political methods Of the former.
Under the circumstances the DISPOSE
ton on the part Of some Democratic
papers TO lay this crime at the door
Of Republicans IN unjust. The assas-
sin may have becn identified with the
Democratic opposition or some one
with an old grievance may have
taken advantage Of the opportunity
to avenge tie wrong. Whatever the
facts are 1t IL safe to predict that the
villain accomplished his purpose OF
his own volition without the aid and
encouragement of any other human
being.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-02-07
There's Only One Railroad

That operates it's trains on the IA
nous block system between the
Twin Cities, Milwaukee and Chi
cago;
That lights it's trains by electricity
throughout;
That uses thecelebrated electric berth
reading lamp;
That runs four splendidly equipped
passenger trains every day from
st. Paul and Minneapolis through
to Chicago via Milwaukee;
And that road Ia the
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul.
1t also operates steam-heated vestl-
buled trains, carrying the latest
privatecompartmentcars library
buffet smoking cars, and palace
drawing-room sleepers.
Parlor cars, free reclining chair cars
and the very best dining a serv-
Ice.
For lowest rates to any point in the
United States, Canada or Mexico
apply to ticket agents, or ad-
dress
j. T. CoSLEy,
Asst Genl Pass. Agt.,
st. Paul, MINI.
NoTE.-Elegantly equipped trains
from st. Paul and Minneapolis
through to Peoria, st. Louis and
Kansas City daily.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-02-07
NOME GOLD FIELDS

The first map folder or circular respect
ing the klondike gold strike Of 1898 was
issued by the Northern Pacific Railway.
1t IL more than a coincidence that the first
map folder or pa nphlet OF the Nome Min
ing district ZONES from the same source.
The present folder not only contains a
good map OF the Nome district but is EN-.
bellished with several cuts of views at
Nome City and on the beach where the
method OF mining is clearly shown. All
Information obtainable regarding sailing
dates from Seattle and Tacoma. through
rates, etc., is given ia this book and the
public cautioned to go to the agents Of the
n. =. Ry., who are supplied with diagrams
OF the Alaska Steamers, and arrange in
advance for their accommodations rather
than put off this very important business
until they reach Puget Sound. There is no
doubt but what there will be a very con-
siderable passenger business from the mid
die and eastern states and a very heavy
business from the Pacific Coast States to
the Nome district next spring.
For folders, rates. etc.. call on A. d. Edgar.
General Agent n. p, Helena. Montana, or
Chas. s. Fee, General Passenger Agent, st.
Paul, Mimi, and he will mail you the
Nome folder.