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The times., 1900-12-31

NORFOLK, Va, Dec. 30.-The mosquito
fleet sailed from Hampton Roads. for
Manila today and passed Cape Henry out
ward bound at $3.50 o'clock this afternoon.
They had fair sailing weather, but a cold
rain was falling as the little vessels pass
ed out to sea. The fleet, which it is de-
signed shall further strengthen the coast
guard about the Philippines, comprises
the United States gunboat Annapolis,
rated as third class; the converted yacht
Frolic, and the gun tugs Piscataqua and
Wompatuck
The Annapolis. the flagship, is the larg-
est of the vessels, she is of 553 net tons,
is 16S feet long. her mean draft is 1905
feet. She was built by Lewis Nixon,
Elizabethport. N. j., and was commits
stoned in 1897
The smallest of the fleet is the tug
Wompatuck. She is III feet long, 25.06
feet wide, of 1870 tons register She draws
twelve feet of water. She is the slowest
vessel, and therefore the pacemaker for
the feet. Her indicated speed is but thir-
teen knots, which she is likely to develop
on this voyage. Inc flscdtaqua, the otneT
war tug, is slightly more than twice as
big as the Wompa tuck.
The Frolic. which was Mr.. Hanna's
yacht, is of .190 tons register, 165 feet
long, % feet breadth, and draws 1904 feet
She was built in 1892 ty the Globe Iron
Works, Cleveland, o., and was recently
repaired at the Norfolk navy yard, at a
cost of a trifie over $4,000.
All the vessels are in thorough repair
and are fit for the voyage which experts
believe they will accomplish safely with
in ninety days. They will coal at sew
eral ports on the voyage. the first of
which Bermuda is designed to be. They
took on here all the coal they could safe
ly carry. The coal capacity of the Anna
polls is c25 tons.
The times., 1900-12-31
j. B. EDMoNDs' FUNERAL.
Interment of the Ex-District Com
missioner to Take Place Today.

The funeral of ex-District Commissioner
James B. Edmonds, who died Saturday
night, will be held today at his late resi-
denee, 1925 Street northwest. Mr.. Ed
1nonds had been in failing health for sew
eral years, and death was due to COM
pIication OF Diseases He was born in
Saratoga County, n. Y, IN 1892. He stud
led law and was admitted to the bar in
1853. Removing TO Elmira. n. Y, he began
practice, forming a partnership with John
L. TAYLOR, who was then a Representative
in Congress. He was afterward associated
with Gen. 3. f. Tracy in the practice of
his profession.
In 1856 Mr.. Ednonds removed to Iowa
City, Iowa, where he built up lucrative
practice, and remained until ili-health
compelled him to retire in 1875. He then
came to Washington, which city he made
his home President Arthur appointed
him District Commissioners in 1883, and
he served for three years. Since he le:t
the Office he has lived quietly in this city.
The times., 1900-12-31
POLICE ARRIVE TOO LATE.
burglars in Summer House Mys-
teriOusIy Disappear.

About $50 o'clock last night the police
at the Seventh precinct station were in
formed that the summer home of A. r.
Spofford, the Assistant Librarian of the
Library of Congress, west of Wisconsin
Avenue, was being entered by burglars.
Sergeant Schneider and detail of priVates
were at once sent to the house and there
found two men who lived in neighboring
houses on guard with shotguns. The po-
lice were informed that light had been
seen in the house. which. although not oc-
cupied at the present time, is furnished.
The police found all the doors and win
dows, with the exception of an outside
cellar door, tightly closed They effected
an entrance and found a lamp and some
burnt matches. but thorough search re-
vealed no burglars nor was there any
evidence that anything had been dis
turbed. 1t is thought that if the house
was entered the thieves made their escape
during the interval that elapsed between
the discovery of the light and the arrival
of the police.
The times., 1900-12-31
TRIED TO CATCH DOGS.
Queer Actions of Mark CuIIom Lead
to His Arrest.

man who gave the name Of Mark Cul-
lom and who said he was a blacksmith
living at. Four Mile Run, was taken in
charge by Policeman Bray at the corner
Of Fifth and d Streets early last night.
The mans actions led Bray to believe
that he was insane, and he was taken to
the sixth precinct station, where he will
be examined as to his mental condition
today by the authorities of the Health
Department.
When first seen by the policeman Gull
lom was trying to catch dogs that were
running about the streets. He was also
deIuded by the idea that some one was
following him. When placed under arrest
he made no resistance.
The times., 1900-12-31
ALLEGED sPEAKEAsY RAIDED.
The Police Also Found n Crap Game
in ProPFcss.

speakeaqy and crap game at 406
Douglas Alley northwest, was raided yes
terday forenoon by a squad OF Sixth pre-
cinct policemen, headed by Sergeants Muir
ply and Williams. AS soon as the police
men made their appearance there was a
wild rush for doors and windows, but all
the exits had beer offectually guarded, and
none Of the occupants was able TO make
his escape.
Josephus Williams, colored man, who
is said 10 be the owner of the place, was
arrested and taken to the Sixth precinct
pclice station Four or five negroes who
were in the place at the time of the raid
were taken to the station, but released af-
ter being summoned as witnesses. Two
charges, one of running an unlicensed bar
atid one fo. permitting gambling on the
premises. we're placed against Williams.
The times., 1900-12-31

Columbia Theatre-'sThe Battle of the stroh., -
evening
New National Thcatre-'The Pride of Jenieo.'
evening.
Lafayette Square Opera House-"A Gilded
Fool" evening.
chase's New crand-Polite Vaudeville, after
noon and evening.
Academy of Music-"Sporting Life" evening.
Kernan's Lyceum Theatre-Sam Deveres Com
pany. afternoon and evening.
The New Bjou-"The Victoria Burlesquers,' -
afternoon and evening
The times., 1900-12-31
Catarrh for Twenty Years and

Cured in "a Few Dnys.-NothIns TOO simple.
nothing too hard for DR.. Agnew's Catarrhal
Powder to give relief ia an instant: Hon George
Iames 5f Scranton, Pa, says: 81 have been a
nnrtvr 10 Catarrh for 90 years, constant hawking,
dropping in the throat and pain in the head, very
offensive breath | tried DR.. Agnew's Catarrhal
Powder. The first application gave instant relief.
After using a few bottles all these symptoms oi
Catarrh left ne" Fifty cents. Sold by +. S.
Williams 9th and sts.. Edmonds & Williams,
81 and Pa. ave-l-
The times., 1900-12-31
Ininred During n Fit.

While in the commissions caused by an epilept,c
At at the coroner OF New Jersey Avenue and o
Street northwest shortly before noon yesterday.
Samuel Hsn.on. OF lTC4 Third Street northwest.
fell and cut his head on the pavement. He
was removed to the Casualty Hospital and wai
able to return to his home after couple Of
stitches had been taken In the wound.
The times., 1900-12-31
cbnrrcd wftb Larceny.

Thomas Burkley. htty-two years OF age, was
arrested by Policeman Holz, Of the Fourth pre-
cinet. yesterday about and lodged in that
stationhouse charged with larceny from the per-
SON. Harry Furgeson, the complainant, alleged
that Burkley had taken IS from his pocket while
they were together the night before.
The times., 1900-12-31
AChristmas Tree Fire.

A Christmas tree in the house at 1927 Thirty
second Street northwest. occupied by Daniel
Collins, caught fire last night and caused
slight blaze, which eStnguished by Police
man Bachenheimer The total loss was about $40.
The times., 1900-12-31
Run Down by a Bic, cIist.

John Cullinane, small boy who Ives at s0l5 X
Street northwest, was knocked down yesterday
afternoon at the corner OF Thrtieth and VI
Streets by a bicycle ridden by Harry Gray. OF
627 Pomeroy Street northwest lie was Sishuy
injured. bat was able to 60 to his home without
assistance.
The times., 1900-12-31
Arrested ON a warrant

Richard L. Tibbitt as arrested by Policeman
Branlett. of the First precinct. last night on a
warrant sworn out by Bertha Goodsel, cc!ored
woman who alleges that he assaulted her on
T,ecenber % He was taken to the First precinct
station and released on deposit OF So collateral
for appearance in court.
The times., 1900-12-31
Died without Medical Attention.

About IL O'Clock yesterday forenoon Llewellyn
Chase, colored man. thirty-two years old. died
without medical attention lat his home, 40 Sew
cnth Street southwest The coroner wal uotlhcd
and gave a certificate OF death from natural
causes.
The times., 1900-12-31
The Song of the Night.

The choir at St. Andrews Church, Fourteenth
and Corcoran Streets, assisted by Miss Beatrice
S. Goodwin, of St. Paul's choir. VIII render to-
night at II O'Clock Dudley Bucks beautiful can
tata, ''The Song of the Night to usher in the
ncS century.
The times., 1900-12-31

Heurich's beer in tine opening of the new cen
tury will continue to be the best in the United
States The qualities of Maerzen, Senate, and
Lager will be perfect as malt and hops and
stiII can make them. Perfection is our motto.
Phone GA Arlington Botting Co., and realize
what skill and materials can produce.
The times., 1900-12-31
IN AND ABOUT THE CITY.
Stricken With n Fit.

Thomas o'DonneIl, thirty-fve years of age. Of
152 Street southeast, fell in a fit at Powelfs
oyster house. 452 New York Avenue northwest,
last night. He was taken to the Homeopathic
Hospital in the Second precinct patrol wagon.
The times., 1900-12-31
THE NAVAL PlGMIES SAIL
The Mosquito Fleet Starts on Its
Voyage TO Manila.

Four Little Vessels Pass Cape Henry.
Outward Bound. for the Philip
pines - The Annapolis the Flag
ship - Accompanied by the Frolic,
Piscatnqua, and Wompntuck.
The times., 1900-12-31
rhc Risht Rond 10 Health.

A i!ckct over this road costs only 10 cents. a
box OF Cascaret. Candy CathaFiic, and you can t
possibly make q mistake. All druggists, loc,
26c, 50c.
The times., 1900-12-31
ADJUSTMENTS.

Lamps lit today -o:2o r
Lamps out tomorrow. w....................6: .6:27 A.
The times., 1900-12-31
STREET LIGHTING

high tide .3:ls a VI. and 800 = N
Low tide. de.................9:53 M. and l0:45 Vi
The times., 1900-12-31
EST" S AVOID 1iH iM1APioss l1I Ss1S of SAPOLIO
weather Indications.
TEMPERATURE

Rain snow Monday. Tuesday colder and fair;
variable winds, becoming northwesterly Monday
night
The times., 1900-12-31
THE sun AND MOON

Highest temperature, p. m..................3 IS
Lowest temperature. a. m....................2 p
The times., 1900-12-31
TIDE TABLE,

Sun rose......7:l0 AN. sun sets......4:f7 P.A
Moon rises. Noon sets. ...2:3S Az
The Portland daily press., 1900-06-12
ORRfS ISLAND.

Orr's Island, June ii.-There was o
serious accident at the stable OF ;. g..
Prince at Orr's Island, Saturday. Mr..
George ii. Allen, blacksmith OF Harps-
well Center, was engaged in shooting
horse owned by Mr.. Prince. The horse
is one which has bad reputation as q
kicker, but It is stated that Mr.. Allen
had shod the animal before and under
stood its nature Mr.. Prince cautioned
Mr.. Allen about the animal, but the
blacksmith thought he could handle the
horse. A new shoe bad been placed upon
one foot when the horse showed signs OF
temper. Mr.. Allen attempted to get out
OF the way but was not quick enough.
He was struck In the back by one Of the
horses unshod feet and thrown against
n partition. Mr.. Allen struck heavily
with his face against 1.-THE woodwork, his
forehead being badly cut. This wound,
although painful, is not considered dan
gerous, but the blow In the side Is n
serious injury. DIR. Mansure was called
and attended the injured man. He was
not able to make definite statement las
to the extent of the injury TO Mr.. Aliens
back We are informed that the state
ment that Mr.. Allen was unconscious for
hours after the accident is without foun-
dation. Mr. Allen is quoted as saying
that he did not blame anybody for the
accident
The Portland daily press., 1900-06-12
EIGHTY-TwO DAYS.
italian Bark francesca Arrives After .
Hard Trip--Other Harbor News

The italian bark Francesca arrived in
this city yesterday morning from long
and hard trip from Trapani, Italy. She
encountered strong, head winds all Of che
way and the voyage occupied 81 days. The
crew is composed Of fourteen Italians and
only a part Of them are able to under
stand the English language. The most OF
them, after the bark had tied up at Union
wharf, proceeded to pull of their stock
lngs and battered about the decks In their
bare feet. The francesca brought cargo
Of one thousand tons Of salt, which Is
consigned TO John A. Emery & Bro.
The schooner c. Il. Jeffries is expected
to arrive in few days. She comes from
Arroyo, Porto Rico, and has cargo OF
molasses consigned to William g. Soule.
The tug Peter Smith arrived towing in
the coal barges Wadena and W. ;.
Becker. In the afternoon the schooners
Mary Standish, Alicia b. Crosby and
Wesley Abbott sailed,
Island traffic on all OF the lines was
very brisk yesterday.
The Portland daily press., 1900-06-12
MOLASSES.

The molasses market is In firm posi-
tion, and the trade are likely to pay
higher prices in the near future. The
tornado in Porto Rico last year did great
damage to the growing cane, and conse-
quently the molasses output of the island
this spring was materially reduced. The
Milliken Tomlinson Co. of Portland, Nc,
the largest importers of molasses in New
England, are now placing their rece1t
importations of this important article in
the economy of the household, in the
hands of the dealers. Their well known
representative, Mr.. B. +. Andrews, was
in town last Saturday for the special pur-
pose of closing a deal with Mr.. W. F..
Garland, the Dover grocer, who is the
largest retail buyer of moiasses in North
ern New England. Mr.. Garland placed
an order for fifty hogsheads which is an
increase ove- his purchase last year CT
nearly fifty per cent We have no hesita-
tion i'm saying that this is the largest sale
or purchase OF molasses that will be made
in New Hampshire in IWo.-Foster'
Democrat, Dover, y. ii.
The Portland daily press., 1900-06-12
SUPERIOR COURT.

The May Term of the Superior Court
was finally adjourned Monday afternoon
Judge Bonney has rendered decision:
in the following cases.
Inhabitants of Brunswick VS.. the In
habitants of Harpswell, Judge for plff
for STA 10.
Frank o. Pride VS.. Sylvanus b. Lamb,
judgment for plif. for SID 60
NJ. IL. Hanson VS.. William Syendsen,
Judgment for piif. for $500.
A. 4. Skilllngs vs.. Elmer II. Me-
Dorald judgment for plff. for $3.50.
ID. \. Pletts VS.. John L Cody, judg-
ment for pin. for Sll2.1o
Charles ID. Hasty VS.. Lucius p. Libby
Judgment for plif. or SlS2.11.
Austin W. Dyer vs.. Harris o. Curtis,
Judgment for plff. for $500.
The Portland daily press., 1900-06-12

IN THE MATTER Of window draping select
from entirely of handsome patterns
that doubtful design eventually find favor
Our in quality from the lowest priced Mns
the finest Arabian their refinement their beauty Of design and
finish, but high priced.
W. T. KILBORN COMPANY, "a Free Street.
The Portland daily press., 1900-06-12
CLOCK WON'T GO.

Send postal or bring 1t to US. We do only the
best OF work, and have made specially OF u
Tor years. AL work warranted. MCKINNEY
THE JEWELER, Monument Square, IAh2ddtf
The Portland daily press., 1900-06-12
PEAKS ISLAND.

Rounds of the Peaks Island Steamboat
company the city will erect "A large tank
for water to be used for sprinkling the
streets.
The Electric Light company have got
the wires all up and globes on, ready for
lighting up the streets tonight for the
balance of the season.
Mrs. W. ii. Seavey and family of New
bury street are occupying the Hovey cot
tage ON Peaks island for the summer.
MIR. Fred Ia. Saun ders and family
moved into their cottage at Evergreen
landing, Saturday.
The Portland daily press., 1900-06-12

A large number Of visitors were present
and many words Of praise were given
for the pleasing way In which the ever
cises were carried out. Miss Sadler's lit
and readings were delightful. Mrs. lay
lor had . pleasing programme Of dielog-
ues, reading and songs and everything
went of In very easy and perfect way.
The school room was prettily decorated
with plants and wild flowers and with
the light dresses Of the girls and the neat
appearance Of the boys presented pleas
ing sight.
The Portland daily press., 1900-06-12
What Shall We Have for Dessert f?

This question arises in the family every
day. Let us answer it today. Try Jell-O.
a delicious and healthful dessert. Pre-
pared in two minutes. No boiling no
baking simply add boiling water and
set to cool. Flavors:-L Lemon, Orange.
Raspberry and Strawberry. Get pack
age at your grocsrs today, 10 OTIS.
The Portland daily press., 1900-06-12
JOHN w. PERKINS & CO., Wholesale Agent.

SEALED Proposals will be received at tho
y office of the RocKland- Rockport Lime Coz
Rockland Maine, until Juns 18th, to construct
the old County road. about 5000 feet according
10 plans and specifications nj the compaDy4
office which can be examined by parties inter,
ested The company reserve the right to reject
any and 81 bids Rockland II ockport Lime Coo
nv Executive Committee, iue5dtds
The Portland daily press., 1900-06-12
MsdiCal Association.

The forty eighth annual meeting Of this ASS?
citation will be held at Portland, in City Bulld
Is, "a and l5 1900. CHAS. d. SMITH, NJ. D.
may22d3w secretary
The Portland daily press., 1900-06-12
PLEASANTDALE.

The closing exercises of the L I'm street
primary school were held Friday after
noon and consisted OF Rotations and
songs by the scholars which were finely
rendered. A goodly number of parents
and friends We're present. scholars pro-
NOTED We're Lizzie Rogers Charles Nc
Donald Eva Mcdonald, Elsie Shackiey,
Fred Smith and Matte Dyer. Prizes re
ceived: Lizzie Rogers, Florence Rowe
and Margaret Watson. Miss Abbie Saw
yer left Saturday for her home in Gray to
pass the summer vacation.
Mr.. Albert Gavett, Kelsey street, has
recovered sufliei entity TO return 10 his
duties as engineer on the Maine Central.
The meeting of the Ladies' Aid has
been postponed until further riotice.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Strout, Mr.. George
Strout, Jr., Mr.. Charles Connell, Miss
Annie Logan and Miss Bessie Connell,
left Friday to attend the grad uating ex-
ercises of the Perkins Institute, TO be held
at fremont Temple, Boston. Mr.. Herbert
Strout is a member of the class but Is
to take post graduate course, also "a
course mt the conservatory. MIR Strout
will pass the summer ut Stockbridge,
Mass where he is TO do concert work.
Miss Minnie Garland of Lewiston has
been the guest of her aunt, Mrs. q. L..
Libby:on Summer street for the past
week.
Mr.. Rufus DeMott of Boston is spend
ing a short time with his sister, Mrs.
James Kennison, Brown street.
The reception given to the retiring
cabinet OF the Epworth League at the
church vestry on Wednesday evening z, was
success in every way. Messrs. Jones
and Lewis sang very aoceptably and the
reading by Miss Sadie Worth was given
in her most pleasing manner. Miss Hat
tie Phinney and Miss Bessie Douglass
sang in their usual brilliant manner.
Rev. +. A. Leitch called on Harry Skill
lings, Fred Mayo, Samuel Libby and j.
speeches. Refreshme nts were served,
Mrs. A. j. Cash and Miss 4 Lucy Cotton
presiding at the left of the vestry and
Miss Elizabeth Taylor ard Miss Ethel
Dyer at the right, AT n late hour the
party dispersed having enjoyed a very
pleasant evening.
The regular monthly business meeting
of the W. Il. NJ. S. of the First NJ. Il.
church Of South Portland was held at the
home of the secretary, Mrs. l.. ID. Rey-
nolds ON Tuesday afternoon. Reports
from the secretary showed the finances in
good condition. Quite large sum was
realized from the recent concert and the
officers Of the society. Mrs. Mclean and
Mrs. Topper read very INTEREST," ng
sketch of work in China and Miss Ethel
Fullerton and Miss Lizzie Taylor sang
very acceptably. Committees were APP
pointed to visit sister society before
each meeting and report. Work was Civ
EN- out for the next meeting. The ladies
are desirious of expressing hearty thanks
to those who kindly assisted at the recent
public meeting. Three members have
recently Joined the society.
The many friendsDf Mr.. Ralph Good
win are much pleased at that popular
young mans recovery from very severe
attack of double pm eu monia.
The closing exercises Of the schools
at Ligo Iia Were held Friday afternoon.
The Portland daily press., 1900-06-12
WAS ONCE RICH.

Chicago, June 11.-John ID. Weber, at
one time one of the most wealthy bust
ness men in Chicago, committed suicide
today by drinking carbolic acid.
The Portland daily press., 1900-06-12
THE WILLIAMs GLUE.

The Williams Club gave their first an
nual dance in Armstrong hail. Friday
evening. An order of 2s dances was
disposed of during the night and the SER
vices of Mr.. Willard S barge were neces-
sary to enable the people from the city to
get home at $50 q. m. Mr.. Armstrong
catered nice lunch to the party and ev-
The Portland daily press., 1900-06-12

T NJ. JOHNSON has Just finished an elegant
H Job at the corner OF Park and Danforth
streets. 1t Is an imitation Of granite, but was
done In such an artistic manner that 1t looks
like the real stone. This is but sample Of the
work done by the Portland Paint Co.. NJ. q.
DRINkWATER, Manager. 81
The age-herald., 1900-10-04
FAVORABLE TURN IN.
 CHINESE SITUATION
Bouyant Feeling in Washington Over Developments -Rapproachment
 Among Powers at Hand.

Washington, October 3.-A feeling of buoy today relative to the Chinese troubles that warrants the belief in the existence of a sound foundation based on very recent de- velopments in the pending negotiations. It is evidently the conviction among officials that a rapproachment among the powers Is near at hand.
 It Is expected that the attention of this government will be turned within the next few days to some entirely new phases brought about by the French note to the powers. There is no doubt as to the ac- curacy of the foreign dispatches stating that M. Delcasse, the French minister of foreign affairs has addressed note to the powers proposing a general plan of dealing with the subject. This note undoubtedly will be in the hands of this government by the time the President returns, and al- ready there Is considerable anxiety in for eign quarters as to the answer the United States will make
 There is reason to believe that some of the continental powers do not view all or the French proposals with favor, and there may be renewal in this note of the diff ferences of views recently developed over the German note. So far as this govern ment is concerned, there is no reason to believe that the French propositions will meet with disfavor.
 Meantime plans are under consideration by which the powers will see that China carries out her purpose of punishing the guilty parties. It is felt to be proper that the punfshment shall be carried out in such public manner, either with the knowl- edge of the foreign ministers or ip their presence, that there can be no question as to the completeness of China's reparation.