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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-06-25
WEATHER OBSERVATIONS.

The agricultural department weather
bureau for yesterday, June "a, taken at s
y. M, meridian time, the observation for
temperature, direction Of wind, state OF
weather:
-;oston. "a, Sw, cldy; New York. "A. S,
G. ar; Philadelphia. 6S, 5, p. cloudy; Al
olear; Detorit, SO, Sc. cloudy; Chicago,
2,NE.p. cldy; st. Paul, so, NV, p. cldy
Suron, OAK, "a, Sc, clear; Bismarck,
ss, SE, clear; Jacksonville, 81, SW, part
ly cloudy.
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FORMER sACo MAN A SUICIDE.

Saco, June ga telegram received by
Capt. William T. Pike, today, stated that
his son, Harrison Pike, had committed
suicide In San Fran cisco.
Mr.. Pike, who Is one of Saco's most
prominent citizens, was shocked when he
learned the news, and is unable to assign
any cause as to why his son should take
his own life. The remains will probably
be brought to this city for burial.
Mr.. Pike was born in this city 40 years
ago, and was graduate of the Saco High
school and promin ent In social circles
when he resided here.
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Washington, June A.-The navy de-
partment this afternoon issued the fol-
lowing bulletin:
"a telegram from Admiral Kempff
dated Che Foo, June "a, says:
In ambuscade near Tien Tsin on the
2lst, four Of Walters command killed and
seven wounded. Names viii be furnished
as soon as received. Force Of two thou
sand going to relieve Tien Tsin today.
(Signed) 'Kempff.
The Secretary Of the Navy has ordered
Admiral Remey to go with the Brooklyn
to Taku and to tender to Gen. MacAr-
thur conveyance OF any army troops
which the Brooklyn can carry.
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HORSE TRoTTING IN LEWISTON.
urxcIAL TO TEE rRExAl

Lewiston, June 2s.-Two interesting
races took place on the State Fair
grounds today. They were trotted in half
mile heats and consisted of class for
green horses and free-for-all. In the
green horse class, sNewsboy, owned by
William Jones Of Lewiston, won, with
Lady Patchen, owned by George Bonnal-
lie Of Lewiston, second. The best time
was LII. In the free-for-all, Emma D.,
the mare which made the sensation last
season by doing mile In 2.15 l.2, was
looked upon as an easy winner. The
mare Is owned by A. d. Russell, the well
known horseman of this city. Today 1t
took her five heats to beat out Ruby Mac,
driven by G. L. Jenkins of Auburn. The
best time was lib, a quarter being done
in IS seconds.
The Bates college ball nine beat the
Volunteers today, to0
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THE WEATHER.

Boston, June 24.-Local forecast |:
Fair; continued warmer.f Tuesday partly
cloudy to cloudy, local showers and cool
er.. Variable winds.
Washington, June 24.-Forecast for
Monday and Tuesday: New England
Partly cloudy Monday, with warmer in
extreme eastern portion and showers on
the south coast. Brisk southwesterly
winds. Tuesday showers and cooler.
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THE HORSE KICKED.
psszcrAI 10 THE rarss.J

Biddeford, June 24.-Harry Smith and
wife, Mrs. B. Il. Bean and VIII Bean of
Saco, started today to drive to Goodwin 8
Mills. When near the junction Of the
Mills and River roads, the horse kicked
over the dasher, striking Smith in the
face, and fracturing his jaw. All the
occupants Of the.carriage were thrown out.
Beam arm was broken in two places,
and both women were injured.
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LOCAL WEATHER REPORT.

Portland, June "a, 1900. The local
weather bureau records the following:
Sa. m-Barometer. 29.SI6; thermome-
ter, $40; dew point, 81; rel. humidity, 10; /;
direction of tine wind, SW; velocity Of
the wind, 10; state of weather, clear.
s D. m.-Barometer. 29.6S5; thermome-
ter, 76 0; dew point, So; rel. humidity, %;
direction of the wind, S; velocity OF the
W nd, g.; state of weather, cloudy.
..aximpm temperature, 50; minimum
-emperature, 81; mean temperature, 81 !;
maximum wind velocity. l6SW; precipi-
ration-24 hours, %.
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W. c. T. o. AT EDINBURGH.

Edinburgh, June 24.-Many of the
pulpits of the city churches were filed to-
day by American delegates to the Worlds
Women's Christian Temperance Union.
Rev. Charles H. Sheldon of Topeka, Kas.,
was the principal speaker at the after
noon meeting of the congress and he
delivered q formal address at the mass
meeting in the evening when Mrs Barnes
presided.
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TO BRING CUBAN TEACHERS HERE.

Santiago de Cuba, June 24.-The
transport Mcpherson left Santiago de
Cuba this morning, carrying 1926 Cuban
teachers bound for Boston, to take advan-
tage of the summer school educational
facilities offered by Harvard. Nearly all
Of the teachers are young women. Some
parents declined to allow their daughters
to go; but hundreds Of applications had
to be refused. A priest accompanied the
party for tho purpose Of chaperonage.
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GERMANY DIsTRUSTFUL.

Berlin, June 24.-An unfavorable i'm
preston Is caused here by the attempts
Of the Russian press to create distrust Of
Germany in connection with the Chinese
question. The inspired German organs
insist that Berlin does not oppose the
plans OF St. Petersburg in the Chinese
empire and that the future will clearly
demonstrate Germany's perfect accord
with Russia In Asia.
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MINISTER'S APPROVED.

Rome, June 24.-King Humbert has
signifed his approval Of the list Of min
listers submitted today by Signor Saraceo,
with the exception that the portfolio of
finance will go to Bruno Chimirri.
The ministry will take the oath of
office tomorrow.
The governments candidate for the
presidency of the chamber Of deputies
will be Tomasso Villa, the distinguished
adYocate.
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FINAL ADVANCE on KUMAssI.

Prahsu, Sat lrday, June 23.-Sufficient
supplies have at last been collected and
the final advance to open communica-
tions with Kumassi will begin tomorrow
Sunday.
On the road from Ashanti to Kwahou
are three villages where are gathered
some 1000 fighting men who have prac-
ticed the rites OF fetish worship and
pledged themselves to help the Ashantis.
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FAST STEAMER ON MoosEHEAD

Moosehead Lake, Me-, June s4.-The
new steamer Priscilla, owned by the saw
lumber company, running between Green
vile and Lily Bay, made her trial trip to-
day. The guests were @. d. Shaw OF
Greenville; F. I. Bradstreet, president
Of the Kenn ebec Log Driving company,
Gardiner; Smith s. Randall, Miss Faith
Randall, George Gray and Frank L.
Hull, Gardiner. She was built at a
cost of q, 900 and Is expected to make 1s
knots an hour. Her captain Is E. W.
Vaughn.
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THE NEA1ER YOU ARE

the better you will like Benson's Char
coal to kindle with. It's black but
clean aud kindles a fire in half the time
you can do 1t with wood.
BIG BAG 10c AT ALL GROCERS.
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CTALK No. 22s.)
BLU r r IN C.

One of the most common symptoms
of Eye strain, is the blurring OF
the type when you read. Every
thing is clear and distinct for a short
time and then the letters run to-
gether and you have to stop and close
your eyes. After resting moment,
you can again see for short time.
They soon begin to blur again. All
your reading, especially in the even
ing, is attended with a struggle Of
this kind. The work is too hard and
the eyes symply refuse to keep it up
without rest. When the muscles
give up trying, the eyes are out Of
focus and the letters blur.
A pai- Of correctly fitted glasses
will end the trouble.
They will do the surplus work and
the eyes will do the rest. They will
relieve, strengthen and preserve your
eyes.
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The OXFORD,
Fryeburg, Me.

Greatly improved. and under new
management. Special rates for juno
and early July.
je19t30-ip FRANK PLUMMER, Prop.
The Portland daily press., 1900-03-28
SOUTH PORTLAND

Mr.. and Mrs h. leonard Dyer cele-
brated the I4th anniversary OF their wed
ding az their residence Friday evening.
Many friends were present 10 extend con-
ordinations and good time was had.
Cake and punch were served.
Mr.. Henry Skillings Ii closing out hi .
groo.ry business on West High street
with . view Of taking up the work Of an
evangslisb.
Commodore Preble Council, o. U. A.
NJ, will hold an important meeting
Friday evening. IL L. thought that the
council will surrender Its charter and
unite with the council in Portland.
The Portland ShipbuildinG Co., at
thsir yards. have commenced the con-
struction OF q sloop yacht for Mr.. James
q. Jordan, treasurer and general agent Of
th3 Portland star Match Company. The
yacht will be Of 10 feet beam, 80 foot
water line, and A Ieet, nine inches over
all. STE will draw seven feet Of watsr.
Il will have q modern shape with q fin
keel Beside a state room and two fold
ing beds there will be lavatory, water
closet, and other convenisnces. Her cost
will be about s., 900 when completed ac-
cordihg to the extent,of her httings. The
timber has been gotten out and the keel
will be laid just az soon as q single piece
Of timber that 10 now lacking, arrives.
1t is hoped that the yacht will be COM
pletsd by the middle Of May.
A part of the Ocean House road is
closed to travel while repairs are being
made.
The rank of Knight will be conferred
at the nesting Of Bayard Lodge, X. Of
r., Thursday evening,
Mrs. label Skinner, who has secured
a situation In the office Of the Bath Iron
Works. passed Sunday In town.
MIR. and Mrs. Jason Hooper and SON Of
Ssco are visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Miles
Nelson.
Mr.. G. W. Davis, who has been man
ager Of the oftios of the John z. Lowell
company, South Portland, Maine, for tts
past three and q half years, also retained
by the sssignees of tbs above company
for the past three months, completed his
duties at the bicycle works last Saturday.
The books and records we're shipped to
Boston as per order Of the asgignees
The Portland daily press., 1900-03-28
WOODFORDS.

Mr.. Solomon W. Bates, Clifton street.
who has been confined to his home with
fheumatism has recovered sufficiently to
be able to get out of doors and attend to
business.
Miss Hattie Brewer, Coyle street. enter
tained number CT her friends at her
home, Monday evening. Games were
played and refreshments served during
the evening. A very enjoyable time was
had by all.
The city teams are engaged in hauling
sand from the large piles that were
hauled from the sand pit nearly year
ago and deposited on the city lot near the
Maine Central depot at Woodfords.
The members of the fire department In
the Dsering district through their repre-
sentatives in the city governments ara to
make strenuous effort to ssoure q raise
Of pay for call men so that the pay will
he on footing with tine other men Of the
department.. The members OF the depart
ment in this 50 otion have many boxes
which they hold themselves in readiness
to respond to In the course OF a year and
their record during the past year shows
that they have rendered fully as much
Tervics as some of the other companies,
and are entitled to q substantial increase.
II not the same pay IS the other men.
The Young Peoples Auxiliary club OF
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aar2sd2t
YARMOUTH.

Yarmouth enjoyed Monday evening one
Of those ohoios musical feasts known ~
chamber music recital. 1t was given
at the Baptist church, where the rising
young Portland musician, DR.. Latham
True. Ia organist. The church and chapel
were very tastefully decorated with
plants and pictures. rugs and drapery.
In the musical programme wers instru-
mental selections from Glade, Brahms.
Sinding and Hoffman,, rendered by the
chamber music trio, Messrs. Given, Jones
and True of Portland, and three choice
vocal compositions CT DIR. True's, sung
by DR.. b. N. Niokerson, tenor Of Port
land, Of which "Four Leaved Glover"
was especially pleasing. DIR. NiokeFson
also sang selections from HAwley, Foote
and Nswin, all Of which were received
with marked favor BY the audience. Mr..
Giyen's work with the violin was excel
lent. elioiting wsll-deseryed enoores. The
earnest, soul-reaohing tone Of the cello
In the hands Of Mr.. q. II. Jones, gave
depth and richness to the music. It
was real disappointment TO many that
DIR. True, who prepared the programme,
had modestly omitted himself As q soloist,
hut his fire service at thsspiano In the
trio selections largely atoned for the
omission. The recital was followed by o
social and reception. 1t would be hard
to overstAte the complete aud admirable
adaptation to occasions OF this kind Of
the GLASS OF music Furnished by these go
COM plishsd musicians.
The members OF Royal River hose COM
vsrsary with q supper and dance last Sat-
urday evening at Masonic hall There
were seated at the tables, including the
invited guests, about $50. The Yarmouth
band. under the direction Of Prof. L. A.
Blanchard, furnished brief concert, af-
tar which music for dancing was provid-
ed and an snioyab order Of dances was
carried out. Hose company, No. pur-
chased small wooden building OF Mr..
+. W. Russell about one year ago. and
fitted 1t up into convsnient and up-to.
date hose house. The following ara the
members Of the company: Charles W.
Gercw, ID. W. Frye, Harry N. Greene.
II. J. Anderson, w. y. knight. ID. A.
Curtis, "A. e. Storer, Ernest Anderson,
u. L. knight, Raymond B. Jordan, Ly-
man p. Cook. Charles X. Chase, G. +.
Libby, Frank O. Buchanan, II. NJ. Black.
A. L. Storer. ]. p. Loring, q, Wilmot
Gerow. d. L. Leslie, II. K. Rolfs.
The members OF Gen. John A. Logan
camp, No. So. Sens Of Veterans, held g
social and dance last evening at the
Royal River houss hall. Several Of the
members OF the camp also attended the
camp tiss held BY 6hsHlsg camp Of Port
land.
The Portland daily press., 1900-03-28
MORRILLS.

The membsrs Of the Wavsriy club are to
mold danes this evening at Req Mems
hall.
Mr.. George W. Leighton, Forest ave
nue., who has been III for several weeks IL
reported 90 much Improved.
Mr.. n. II. Hsmpson has moved Into the
rent Of william Seamman ON Stevens
avenue.
Mrs. Brophy has moved her family
from the corner Of Highland street 10 .
rent In the Morgan house on Walton
street.
The Ladies' circle Of Rcokamsecook
tribe of Red Men are to hold Q supper
and entertainment next Saturday evening
at Red Mems hall.
Z The members Of the Eenior class Of the
Desring high school are working hard for
the success Of the drama, "The Cricket
on the HEARTH" which IL to be presented
nsxt week at Red Meme hall for the
benefit Of che graduating expenses.
Captain Eibridgs Matthews entertained
. party of gentlemen friends ut his pretty
home on Pleasant avenue. bearing Cen
ter last Saturday evening In honor Of his
birthday. Whist was played during the
evening and an enjoyable time had BY
all. Tbs guests departed for their homes
at late hour wishing their host many
happy returns Of the dsy.
The Portland daily press., 1900-03-28
BOSTON CUTTERS WILL JOIN
STRIKE,

Boston, March s7.-Is il announced
that most of the granite cutters In Bos-
ton win join the strikers at the begin
ming OF next week when the term OF their
agreement with the manufacturers eK-
pires, as the manufacturers will refuse to
grant ths new soalo of wages demanded
by the workmen. There are about two
hundred and ffty cutters In this city.
The manufacturers In Worcester have a
similar agreement with tbeir man, but 1t
will not make 50 much difference II the
granite work in that city Is suspends d as
there is comparatively little Of IL at the
present time.
Some large contracts have been refuse d
by Boston manufacturers lately because
OF the unsettled oond ition Of the trade
and in s,ms instances those who have
work to be done will not place their con
tracts,
The Portland daily press., 1900-03-28
GORHAM.

At the entertainment to be given In the
Congregational chapel. Thursday evening
Besiah Peak the last Of the Peaks ais
ters. will give a most interesting exhibi,
tion. Miss Lottie y illett ss Besiab, and
Mr.. Seth Soule. as Jonathan her assist
ant, are capable Of producing much mer-
riment In their respective characters and
. first class entertainments Is ssursd.
Mr.. Charles M. Hinkiey. Main street,
gave lecture upon sold Cathedrals Of
England" Tusesiay sfternoon for the
benefit Of the Ammonoongin and Current
Events clubs In the Congregational
church Wsssbrook.
The Epworth League are arranging for
an Easter sale to be held in the N. K.
church vestry the afternoon and evening
Of April 18th. II stormy the day follow
ing. A programme will be furnished in
the evening.
Miss Harvey, the returned missionary,
was the guest of Mrs. g. II. Cobb, Elmer
street during her stay In Gorham.
Mrs. ]. s. Lesvitt, Grsen street, who
has been very III with the grip Is now
thought to be out of danger. DIR. A. p.
Topliff Of Hoodfords was called In CON-
sultation.
Mr.. James Fogg, has moved into the
Redlon house on Maple street.
Mr.. Irving Osborne, principal OF the
Winthrop, Mass, high school is passing 9
few days with friends In Gorham.
Miss Nellie Parker assistant teacher In
the Manchester, N. H., high school is
spending her vacation with her parents
on South street.
The Portland daily press., 1900-03-28

Mr.. Hinckley's Lecture
at Westbrook Church.
other Items of Interest From
the Suburbs.

The building owned Iby Mr.. Anssi II.
Porter and occupied BY him as grocery
store at Cumberland Mills. 10 being
moved back on to the lot, TO give room
for the construction OF the new brick
block that is to be erected at once.
Mr.. William Phinney is quite III at his
home.
Mira simon Arenovsky, Main street.,
received q telegram yesterday informing
her OF the death OF her mother, Mrs.
Bickford of East Brownfield. Mrs.
Arenovsky has only recently returned
from that town where she went to see
her mother durirg her last illness.
MIR. Andrew Nelson, an employs Of the
s. u. Warren paper mill company has
been laid mp Mt his home for sew eral
weeks with q peculiar trouble 1t seems
that Mr.. NslEon's work causes quite
strain on the muscles of the legs, as
result OF which the muscles have hauled
away from their proper position and
have become loose and fAbby. The doc-
cor thinks with proper care and treat
nent the muscles will resume their natu-
raj position.
A three year-old child of MIR. and Mrs.
Waltham, Rochester street, is reported
as icing very i'll. Cerebro spinal menin-
gifts 10 feared.
The last meeting of the Pine Tree club
was held at the home Of Master Walter
Frank. when the following officers were
elected: President, Edna Blanchard;
vics-president, Ralph Henry; secretary,
Mildred Howe; treasurer, Walter Frank;
entertainment committee, Mildred lay
lor; guard and installing officer, Ina Par
ker: reporter, Fred Parker. Refreshments
were served during the evening.
Services are to be held at the Methodist
church every evening this week.
Miss Marietta Goff, Cumberland street.
observed her eleventh birthday by enter
taining about 20 OF her Il iends last Sat
urday. Game and other am easements
W ere enjoyed and during the evening
Miss Adpa Burnel on behalf of the
guests presented the young hostess with
q handsome geld bracelet.
Wednesday evening the members of
Minnehahs council, ID. Of p, are to give
q social for the benefit Of the younger
members,
Mr.. John Graham was drawn yesterday
to serve as traverse juror at the April
term Of the Superior court at Portland.
Mr. James Bryant is moving his fami-
ly into the so-oallsd Paine house OF
Stroudwater street.
Temple lodge of Masons held a special
meeting last evening at their hall.
Mr.. Charles Hinkley Of Gorham gave
. very interesting talk on "Old Cathe-
drals Of England" In the vestry of the
Westbrook Congregational church yester-
day afternoon for the benefit oil. the school
room decoration fund now being raised
by the Ammoncongin and Current
Events clubs. A musical programme was
also carried out in connection with the
talk by well-known. local talent.
Mira. George McCubrsy's Sunday school
class are to hold an afternoon tea this
afternoon at so O'Clock at the Methodist
church. At lis o'clock the regular la
lies circle supper IL to be served.
The Portland daily press., 1900-03-28
THE OPEN SERVICE.

There was very large attendance at
the Chestnut street Methodist church last
evening. 1t bsing the opening service Of
special revivals meetings which will be
continued fer sous weeks. Tonight the
service will be observed a. young peoples
service. A cordial invitation is extended
to all young people to attend.
The Portland daily press., 1900-03-28

the woodforas UnivsrrAiizt sesissy are q
present. the drama "a Kings DauGhesr'
sn gridss svsnisg - Lewis hail.
AZ the meeting Of Rocky MN iodgs
No 81, K. Of p. 10 Be held On THURSDAY
evening, the rank OF knight d to be COR
fsrrsd On two eandidatss.
Msssrs. York and Boethhy have com-
pisssd the wiring Of Mr. J. D. Mariners
houss on Prospect strest. and the elestric
light Is now being supplied By the West
brook Electric Light and Power com-
pany.
The Portland daily press., 1900-03-28
A MARYLAND LYNCHINe.

Bslaire, March s7.-Lewis Harris. 10
negro who was arrested here today before
charged with q criminal assault upon
Miss Anne McAlvaino was taken from
the jail early this morning and lynohed
after brief struggle between the sheriff
and the mob In which two. men were
slightly wounded.
The Portland daily press., 1900-03-28
NEW TRADE FOR AMERICAN
SCHOONERS.

Boston, March 27.-A new trade for
American schooners has opened up and
several vessels win leave here in the near
future with coke for Mexico. The first
schooners chartered for this trade were
the i've master II. ID. Crsssey and the
four master Alice K. Clark. The latter
will take out 1870 tons or coke while ths
former will take out 1900. Both vessels
will receive So 90 per ton freight money.
Other srhoonsrs have been chartered to
tollsw these and the trade Is likely to In
Grease in volume. The reason for charter
ing sohooners for this trade Is said to be
on account OF the scarcity of tramp
steamers.
The Portland daily press., 1900-03-28
OWEN, MOORE g. CO.
10 REOPEN BOND CONVENTION.


st. Johns, N. f., March 27.-The de-
termination of Mr.. Bond, the new
premier to revivs the Bond-Blaine reel
rrooity convention will probably provoke
trouble with Canada as the dominion is
seeking to make timilar terms with tho
British government. The Canadians
prom lied Fond when the Bond-Blsine
convention was vetoed that they would
permit reciprocity II the matter were ever
rsopened. He expects to obtain even
te.tsr terms now than he hoped to secure
ieiore. The negotiations will probably
await the issue of the coming general
election In New Foundland. The sealing
steamers Iceland with $4,000 seals and
Aurora with $1,000 arrived today. Both
confirm the EARL reports OF excellent
catches BY the steamers that have not yet
come in.
The Portland daily press., 1900-03-28
M IS s:s'zs

wintersd near the Vassalboro Hue. TIE
dogs are said to be owned BY Waterville
parties aud have been seen crossing the
fields near the upper Hayden mill.
These same dogs were In this section last
fall before open season came on and
caused much trouble TO the deer which
have been In the Vicinity for the past
three years.
The Portland daily press., 1900-03-28
DEATHS.

In this city. March "a. Ruth Irene, daughter
of Louis r. and Lena ID. Gott aged year
months "a days.
In figonia. March 81, Adelaide. infant daugh-
ter OF Dir. and mrs. John ii. Duney, aged
months 23 days
Funeral this Wednesday afternoon at ocik
from parents residence.
In Scarboro. March 81, johanna. widow Ct
the late Patrick Leonard. aged so years and 10
mouths.
lNotice Of funeral hereafter1
In North Lamoine. March II. Capt. Allan Q.
Holt aged q years.