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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-04-24
AN OSTRICH PARALYZED.
Apparently Beneficial Effect OF Treat
ment with Electricity.
n rom The Cincinnati Con- m eroinl Tri-
tune.

From i he CINCINNATI CoJomerclnl 1rl-
tune.
One OF the NEST peculiar veterinary
operations, or treatments, ever recorded
L. now In progress at the Cincinnati
z Biological Gardens. and the outcome
will be watched wita considerable inter
est The sui j, ct Is an ostrich, and the
I'll lotion lie a pronounced and positive
attack Of paralysis.
The fine bird. which so many have nd
mired at the zoo, was attacked atvut ten
days ago with paralysis, which affected
both legs, and the bird became helpless.
1t lay in Its csge in the winter quarters
until Friday morning receiving every
care and attention possible, but with no
beneficial results, when Superintendent
stephan conceived the idea OF suspend
ing IL in q cling, as Is done with horse
In cas- eof broken leg. An improvissd
de rick was built over the bird, to which
was attached u tackls, and by means of
a padded sling the bird was suspended
In the air. Its feet barely touching she
door, thus relieving the weight of Its
body.
This done, the superintendent procesd-
ed to treat the sutferipR bird with cleo
tricity on the theory that the ATTACK was
due to n lack OF circulation OF the blood,
reduced by confinement In the winter
quarters where sufficient exercise could
not be bad. Friday morning g strong
battery was applied. and, according to
MIR. Stephen, the eject ana result was
the same as II the current had been APP
piled to a stone wall
The bird showed no signs of feeling
the current, and the limp and useless
limbs of the bird dangled In the air as
before. The operation was repeated six
times the first day. but no result was
apparent. Saturday morning oper atoms
wsre resumed, and every two hours dur
ing the day strong currents were turned
on the limbs, and finally there appeared
evidences Of returning life and useful
ness. Throughout the night attendants
continued at frequent Intervals to apply
the battery, and tiually the bird was able
to swing first one leg aud then the other.
showing that the treatment WAS proving
effective Sunday the bird seemed much
itself. though stin suspended In the air.
The treatment will be continued anttl
q complete cure has bean effected, which
Mr.. Stephan expects. This ostrich IL
one of pair that has haen an attractive
feature In the great Zro collection for
more than five years. IL Is about seven
ysars { age, and conceded by every enc
to To one OF the finest specimens ever
held In captivity. Daring the summer
season 1t occupies q Gagged yard in the
rear of the garden, where 1t has
sufficient room for exercise. During the
winter It IL housed with many Of the 9TH
or birds, animals, and beasts In the win
ter quarters, occupying small cage.
10 the lack Of exercise while thus con-
lined Superintendent stephan attributes
the attack Of paralysis MIR. Stephan has
heard Of two similar cases, both OF which
proved fatal, but he now believes he will
conquer the diseasI and restore the bird
TO health.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-04-24

It looks as though the WON'T fest1fs
of the Porto Rioo bill was In fsie way
to be mr. dlfed. That feature was ths
conferring upon the executive ooun-
Gil msj-rity OF which was
made up Of Americans, and all
appointsss OF our government, plensry
power in disposing of the franchises
Ihare being some fatal deficiencies In
the bill as passed, the President has been
compelled to ask for supplementary
legislation, and to this 1t is proposed to
attach Mr.. Cooper's provision In regard
to the franchises, 1t will modify the
present arrangement and give the people
q voics In the eisposai of privileges In
She Island.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-04-24
no Right to UgIiness.

The woman who Is lovely in face, form
and temper will always have friende. but
one who would be attractive must keep
her health. II she is weak, siokly and
all run down. she will he nervous and ir-
ritable. IL abe has constipation or hid
nsy trouble. her Impure blood will cause
pimples, blotohes, skin eruptions and O
wtetchsd complexion. -Elsotrio Bitters
is the best medicine In the world to regu-
late stomach, liver and kidneys ana to
purify the blood. Il gives strong nerves.
bright eyes. smooth, velvsty skin, rich
oompis zion. IL will maze q Rood-look
ing, charming woman Of rundown In
valid Only 90 cents at IL. p. s. Goold's.
h77 Congress street and II. Il. Starr,
Cum berland Mills, drug stores
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-04-24

Tinally. on Ootobsr ~, isf2, . oannaot
was made villa the Portland & Rochester
read 90 oomplsts the way. the city 70 pay
the cost. By an order approved Nov. 8,
1881, it.was provided that tire Port
land s. Rochestsr road be allowed 10 use
the Marginal Way until ethsrwiss ordered
upon III, following terms and conditions.
namely, payment semi annually Of $3.50
TO the city treasurer, ami in addition to
keep the way In a. good condition AZ IL
wss when the contract wus made. BY
raking such repairs as might from time
to time be needed.
The way was laid out 10 thu width Of
100 feet, but only stout 20 feet were
built, the railroad occupying practically
all Of that.
The proposition that the Boston &
Msine road-whieh has absorbsd
the Portland & Rochester road
row makes Is TO lay &c Ot0 In
cash and complete the way TO
he width OF 10 fses at ia own expense,
provided the city will give It n perpetual
lease Of the twenty sly foot strip it now
occupies with Its tracks. These tracks
are on what Will be the outside (ths
northerly ssde) CT the way. There VIII
remain strip "a feet In width to be used
as a street. Whether the offer IL largo
enough adm Its Of q diff srence Of opinion
Ex expressed In cash Il would be about
Sci 0)0, though probably the rad would
tie willing TO raise 1t to $50 900 AS
suming the whole cost OF the war to ue
$40. COZ, that would be paying q quartsr
Of the oost for quarter Of the way
That might bs a fair price locking at ~ ss
IL exists today. but not an adequate one
locking to Its value In the future. But
the really important question Is whether
1t Is iss for the city to disposs of any
part OF the way for any price. or any
n, ice which there is any probability that
will be offered If the trade suggested
by the Boston & Maine Is oonsummstsd
twenty Xix feet on tire outside OF the way
passes ur der the perpetual control Of that
road, and no matter whst contingencies
may arise In the future the city will be
DO serless to recover control.
Sometim In the failure, though the day
may bs long postponed. the Marginal
Way Is going TO he q very Important adj
junct OF the city commerce and Business.
IL the city keeps / under Its own control
IL will be abls to meet the conditions as
they arise in a way best suited to pr o.
inots Its own interests. II It parts with
1t or any part OF 1t it NAV, In the fatare,
find itself ssriouily embarrassed
in consequence. The city In
the past has opposed of much property
and many rights ouly 60 be sorry
afterwards that 1t hud not held on to
them. If the city parts with the oon troll
of this way or any part OF it we believe
that IL will add another case Of ths kind.
Tbs road does not need perpetual control
OF this way or any cart Of 1t. 1t has been
getting along very we'll with short ieaEes,
and we are inclined to think It will I'm
pose no hardship upon 1t. and at the
same time will better protect the city S
/ interests to let ths present arrangement
| continue.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-04-24
Volcanic Eruptions

Are grand, but Skin Eruptions rob life
of joy. Bucklen's Arnica Salve cures
them, also Old, Running and Fever SoreS
Ulcers Boils, Belons, Corns, Warts,
Cuts, Bruises, Burns, Scalds, Chapped
Hands, Chi!blains. Best Pile cure on
earth. Drives out Pains and Aches. Only
25cts. a box. Cure guaranteed. Sold by
II. p. $. Goold, 577 Congress street and
II. G. Starr, Cumberland Mills, Drug
aists
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-04-24

serat wellington has taken himself
cut If the Republican party because. ~
ne says. he 10 not in sympathy with the
adminis trat on's policy In the Philip
pines. Senator Hour Is 70 strongly op'
poosed to this policy as Senator WsiliDg-
ton, brit be has not felt II necessary to
leave the Republican party. Neither,
we ere Inclined TO think, would Senator
Wellington. It q considerable portion of
tbs raity In Maryland had not left him
sometime ago.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-04-24

The DAILY PRESS Is delivered at these rates
every morning to subscribers In an parts OF
Portland. and 10 westbrook and South Port
land.
MAINE STATE PRESS weekly
BY the year, 81 IN advance, or si.25 at the
end Of the year.
For six months. 80 cents for three months.
Sb cents
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-04-24
THE CHEROKEE CONGRESS-
IL Has Picturesque Features OF Its
Own.

(wsde Mountfort In AInslse's Magazine
''Ths congress of the Cherokee milton,
10 appearance, lie an Improvements over
tbs councils OF the other tribes; but 1t is
by no means q body Of very great dignity.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-04-24
UNDERWOOD SPRING.

Spacious Dining iiall always open. Music
Card and smoking Rooms. all with open fires
brilliantly lighted by electricity and heated by
steam, decorated with palms ana evergreen.
An excellent menu from which TO order.
Game and nan dinrers specially.
Arrangements made for Dinner. Dancing or
card parties with or without special ears At
Office OF PORTLAND q Yarmouth Electric Rail-
Wv Co.. ONCE 40 Congress street Telephone
1853. nov23du
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-04-24

Patrons OF tho PRESS who are leaving town
temporarily may have the addresses OF Their
papers changed az often as they may desire by
notifying the Office
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1900-05-06
CHILDREN INVADE TIE PARK.
Chilly Opening Of the Customary Season Of
May-Day Picnics.

The season for children May-Day piCnics in
Central Park opened yesterday. and as early as
10 O'Clock in the morning parties of youngsters
with their luncheon baskets took possession Of
the wi The ptcnicS were not In full swing
until afternoon, and because of the cool
weather there were fewer children than on the
first Saturday Of last May. The Park Commis-
sioner granted permits to 5000 children. but
rhe Park policemen declared that the number
who awaited themselves of the opportunity was
less than that, All of the children were clad In
warm clothing and they did not have the
picturesque appearance usual in warm weather
There was the customary big basket contain
ing luncheon for the whole party. and great
cans Of ice cream. In many Of the parties some
little girl played the role Of the MAY queen and
was decked out in flowers and a long veil and q
crown Of Gilt The largest party that visited
the Park was from the German Lutheran
Church in East Eightv-Iourth street, There
were several hundred BOYS and girls, and they
marched through the streets with, n brass band
Al the bend Of the procession. They picnicked
on Hamilton Lawn, just north OF the Museum
The greatest gathering was on he ball
ground There were few on Ramble Lawn,
cherry Hill and the East Green. The picnics
are held on every Saturday during May and
The keep-of-the-grass signs in Battery Park
were put out Of business temporarily yesterday
morning when the children Of the adjacent ten
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1900-05-06
PEACE DAY IN VENEZUELA.
President Castro on MAY ~ 20 Proclaim the
End OF His War.

Official mail advices from Caracas. Venezuela.
10 Consul General Elias Gonzalez in this city
are to the effect that President Castro will
issue a formal proclamation Of peace on May
%, the first anniversary Of the day on which
Gen Castro began his revolution against exc
President Andrade Ger. JosA Manuel Herr
nandez, the leader of the revolt against the
Castro Government, has not yet been captured.
He is reported 70 be in Guiana In the Ornoco
reeion His Chief Of Stnn. Gen. Samuel Acosta.
was killed in battle. and the forces are broken
up
There are many Hernandez men in Caracas
who have been secretly plotting another QUITE
hrcat. Many Of these have been recently
rxIed. Two exiles, DR. Herbert Lobo and II.
Olavaria, arrived here on Friday.
Or lOho wa, the secretary OF the Bank OF
Vpncylpla, and after he had been In prison In
(nrncas tWenty-ninp days the choice was given
him oi leaving Venezuela or remaining a priss
Oupr indefinitely. Ne choose the former,
Ex-Prcsident lgnaciO Andrade. who fed from
the capital during the revolution OF Gen Castro.
has sent from Havana this explanation Of why
h. left the country II lef, Venezuela for the
good ~ my country, "a il was claimed that
was tho cause OF the rebellion confess that I
do not know the precise cause Of The war. By
some Il has been attributed 10 the division OF
tho country into twenty States by Congreaa,
This the rcvOlut, Onists pretended to consider
unconstitutional. but they have themsslvGA
maintained that division
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1900-05-06
Misses Underwear.

Misses Drawers Of good quality mus
lin, hem and cluster tucks; sizes 2 to a
years.. .ISc
Misses Drawers Of Masonville muslin,
umbrella rufle; trimmed with embroid-
cry, all sizes. .19c
Misses Skirts Of Masonyille muslin,
eambric umbrella rufle, cluster tucks and
hemstitched hens; sizes 2 to s years,
29c.; 10 to Is years. .Sc
Misses Skirts Of Nashville muslin,
umbrella ruffle, trimmed with lace and
embroidery sizes , to Syears, Soc; 10 to
10 years .69c
Misses Gowns Of good quality muslin,
Mother Hubbard yoke of tucks; neck and
sleeves trimmed with ruffle sizes 2 to ~
years.. .J9c
Misses Gowns Of fine cambria, square
neck, neatly trimmed with lace yoke Of
fine tucks, sizes ? to "a years. ....... &C
Infants, Children's and Misses Golf
and Sun Bonnets, Of fine dimities and
lawns, In very dainty colorings; made
with uffles and cording, trimmed with
lace, all sizes value csc. to $3.50, at. +Sc
Second foor.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1900-05-06

ement districts invaded 1t About four hun
drcd small girls and half ns many small boys
the latter looking somewhat shamefaCed, II The
truth be told marched dow there in festive
array from the John j McGrath Association
rooms and proceeded 10 hold n Maypole dance
around their chosen queen, Mamie lawIur.
NAMES father Digs cellars for a living ana l.
said 10 be- democratic and unasSuming sort Of
person, but Mamie j., or was yesterday, proba-
bly one of the proudest monarchS known to
history. She was dressed In white India silk.
and special flannel arrangements wer" made
earlv ihiS morning when the thermometer was
consulted which probably saved her Majesty
from pneumonia
As he parade, headed BY a 1fe, and drum
corps, passed Pier A the frChoat New Yorker
saIIlted with her big whistle Before the march
was over there was a C~astanet accompaniment
to the music from chattering teeth, but alter
ward there was n luncheon, and the youngsters,
being turned loose on the lawn, soon warmed
up. The day. fun closed with HhriIl and unan-
imous expressions of thanks 10 Tamlnany
Leader McGrath, who planned out the picnic,
and had come around in person TO be received
by her Majesty Mamie Regina and to see tho
MaypOle dance.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1900-05-06
BRIDEGROOM MARRIED HIMSELF.
Justice Of the Peace Ira Carries Ofnciated at
His Own wedding.

WILKEs-BARRE, Pa, May The wife OF JUS
,icc Of the Peace Ira carries has brought suit
against him FOR non-support II was brought
out that the Jus,ic" had performed the marriage
ceremony himself without witnesses. He i so
vears old and his VITO is %. The woman
mid that In December. 1903, Carries asked her
to marry him. and that when she con-
scntcd he said they did not need to
have any expense and no publicity, as their
children they had both been married might
not care for the match, lie said that as he was
a Justice Of the Peace he had the right to marry
Bible, she said. opened II at q chapter she does
not rrniember, quoted a passage and then said
they we're legally married.
Tho Judge said the case had better be taken 70
another Court, and the woman's attorney will
begin proceedings for a divorce. 10 get supper
for his client,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1900-05-06
W0men's Underwear.

Downs. Muslin Gowns high neck, with
Mother Hubbard yoke of cluster tucking,
finished with feather stitching, cambria
rufle on neck and sleeves. .%c
Muslin Gowns, V neck, with four inser-
tions Of choice embroidery and clusters
OF tucks in yoke, cambria ruttle on neck
and sleeves. 5000. .o'e
Cambria Gowns, Empire, prettily
trimmed with insertions and ruttlss OF
cotton Torchon lace. -.......-.-..Y c
Cambria Gowns, V neck, with six inser-
tions of fine embroidery and clusters OF
fine tucks in yoke, embroidered rufle on
neck and sleeves, Others with two wide
insertions OF fine embroidery at side, with
full rufHe Of embroidery. VIC
Cambria Gowns, Empire, with two in
sertions and rufle Of lace and embroidery
ms ertion across front, and two lace inser-
tons and ruffle at side, lace ruttle on neck
and sleeves, others square neck, with In
sertions of fine embroidery and clusters
Of fine tucks in yoke, trimmed with full
rufile Of fine embroidery. .$l.D
Nainsook Gowns, square neck, with In
sertion of fine embroidery in yoke, trim
med with lawn rufle with insertion and
edge Of lace, neck and sleeves prettily
trimmed with lace understandable
Cambria Gowns, Empire, With wide in
sertion of Maltese lace and embroidery
across front, with two lace insertions and
rua1e at side, Others hemStitched effect
and trimmed with Point de Paris lace, .$l.0
Nainsook Chemise Gown, low round
neck with wide insertion and edge Of lace,
and ribbon run beading, full lawn ruftle,
trimmed with lace, short sleeve, lace
trimmed.
..Nainsook Gowns, round neck, prettily
trimmed with insertions of fine lace and
embroidery, with full lace ruffe around
yoke, also chemise Gowns, Empire, trim
med with Point de Paris lace and fine
tucking.
Undcrskirts. Good quality Muslin Under
skirts, with cambria rutfle and tucks
ABOVE.
Cambria underskirts, with lawn UNI
br,lla rutle, with hemstitched tucks. &c.
.hemises. Masonville Muslin Chemists,
with corded band and pearl button. NC
Muslin Chemise, with three insertions
Of embroidery and cluster of tucks in
front, cambria rutfle on neck and sleeves,
cambric rufle at bottom of chemise. 4Sc
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1900-05-06
PHILIPPINE HOME RULE.
GEN. OTIS'S PROCLA NATION TO THE
PEOPLE or THE ISLANDS.
The Right OF Suffrage for tho First Time
In the Election OF Municipal Oficers-
Rccieslastic. and Soldiers In Active
Service Are Excluded From Holding once.

service are ENCluOeu IEO" HhOhutik NV
WASHINGTON, May 5-Secretary Root to-day
transmitted to the Senate a copy OF Gen. Otis's
order OF March 30. 1900. promuleating municipal
law, for the government OF Philippine NUM-
c~ipalties. The order begins with a proclama-
ton 10 the people Of the islands on the subject
OF citizenship and suffrage, and Gen Otis care
fully explains the attitude OF the United states
on the subject OF local government. He tells
the people how they can best prove TO the
United States their fitness for self-eovernment.
and explains that the proper conduct OF the
municipalities will depend upon their selection
Of the municipal officers. He says:
1T j. with great satisfaction that the United
State authorities. in consonance with former
promises, promulgates in this order the law by
which municipalities Of the towns of the
Philippines are to be established and governed
In tne future. The law is inspired by a gem
uneJy LIBERAL spirit and the principles OF
Autonomous government. 1t IL in itself edu-
eaton II is calculated 10 urge on the people
In tho path OF trde progress. il they are DESTROYS
10 understand their duties as free citizens and
make the legitimate use OF their privileges.
For the first time the Philippine people are
to exercise their right Of suffrage in the election
OF municipal oricers-a right only slightly re-
s,rcted by conditions which have been imposed
for the purpose Of rewarding as well as encour-
aging the people In their just and natural as
pratIons 10 become educated and worthy TO
enjoy all the benefits of civilization.
With the new municipalities a really autono-
nous and decentralized municipal government
Will be established in the towns, since no pro-
Nncial assembly is created in the capitals OF the
PaV,. IA. L.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1900-05-06
dInanoes before taking effect aret to be approved

dInanoes before taking effect areto be approved
by the hlCalde.
The law says: Taxation shall be uniform and
just. Persons DEFINING themselves injured by
duty It shall be to consider and determine such
protests a, once. Should the protest be disre-
gardcd the protestant may appeal In writing to
the Provincial Governor through the Alcalde.
The Governor Of the Province shall be ex
oniclO President of all municipal councils
within the Province and shall have n general
supervisory charge Of the municipal affair, Of
tho several towns and cities therein or
ganized under the provisions of this order.
and In bis supervisory capacity may
inspect the administrator Of municipal
affairs and may. hear and determine
all appeals against the acts of municipal cor
porations or their officers. ilc may suspend or
or collectively. for cause, and appoint slbsti-
ultes therefor permanently, for the time being
or pending the next general election, or may
call n special election TO Ill the vacancy or
vacancies caused by such removal, reporting
the cause to the Governor Of the ISLANDS
The proclamation says. IN conclusion, That II
shall be the duty Of commanding officers Of
mil tnry districts, Immediately nfter the publ
cation Of this order. TO recommend 10 tho of1lCe
OF the Military Governor the issuance OF prOCla-
nations for elections The election returns
shall be CanvasSed by the authority issuing tho
shall assume their duties on q date TO be speci-
fed by him in orders. Until the appointment OF
Governors Of Provinces. their duties under The
order will be performed by the commanding
officers Of tho military districts
Article Sc says that for the time being the
he elected In all cases shall 30 so for modified
as TO authorize the commanding Officers OF
military districts, in their discretion, either 10
appoint such officers, or 10 have them elected
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1900-05-06
Harvard scholars on the Letters Of Christ"

BosIoN. May - he general opinion among
Harvard professors who have been seen in re-
gard TO the reported finding Of letters between
Agrippa and Christ Gems to be that the letters
are not genuine. also that the story Itself is
erroneous IN attr!hutinE to Agrippa n letter
which was really supposed TO have been written
BY Abigar. King Of Edossl The letters are sub
az given in the reports. although n
more correct translation l. 10 be found in the
"Ecclesiastical History Of Eusebius.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1900-05-06
The Best SILK OFFERING.
Crepe Meteor---the 81 Quality at IS Cents.

Crepe Meteor-whch is a crepe de chine with a satin finish; will b
extraordinarily low priced in the Silk Store commonwealth lowest pricing
we ever heard of for this fabric. Crepe Meteor is beautiful; it has all the
sofness and cling Of the crepe de chine, with the richer, more lusroS
finish of a satin.
There are about 1000 yards Of it in this lot-a superb quality ande4
inches wide. The colors re all the desirable ones; pink, old rose, mai,
canary, cil, turquoise, heliorope, lilac, gray, silver, reseda, cardinal, white
and black, and nothing is more justly fashionable to-day for summer
dresses.
In some pieces there are a few slight loom imperfeoions-a thread
~dropped-a little thickness in the weave. There are very few Of them;
you would never see them at all unless they were pointed out to you
Yetthey will cut the price tomorrow from s. 90 to sc. a yard.
Main onN wB Building