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The Portland daily press., 1900-06-23

Runaway marriages are not eontrived
easily in France. No one in that eoun-
try ever reaches an age when the law
permits him to do away with the consent
Of parents and guardians. IL orphans de-
sire to marry. they must show the death
certificates of their parents and have the
written consent of their grandparents.
II there should be no grandparents living.
their death certificates must be produced.
and so on among the various relatives of
the intending bride and bridegroom, the
consent of the conseil de famille family
council beings absolutely necessary in all
cases.
The Portland daily press., 1900-06-23
REV. AND MRS. CHAPLIN.
Anxiety for Former Maine Man In
China.

Keene, n. H., June es.-ln view OF to-
days Chinese dispatches considerable
anxiety is felt among the many friends
of Rev. and Mrs. +. M. Chaplin, former
ly of this city, who for the past 20 years
have been missionaries in China and
who were, at last accounts, stationed NJ
Lin Ching, short distance south OF
qien Tsin. Mr.. Chaplin was born In
Maine between so and 90 years ago, but
most OF his life, while in America, was
spent in this city. He is graduate OF
Dartmouth college and Of Hartford Theo-
logical Seminary. Mrs. Chaplin is nearly
30 years old, was born in Winchester
and was formerly student at Miss
Hall selsct school here
Both were employed on the staff OF the
Cheshire Republican, weekly newspa
per. and both are members of the Second
Congregational church. They were mar
ried in June, 1899, two months. before
their departure for China, and in O-'sl
they made several months visit
They have five sons, three with them
one in Dartmouth college, and the 9th
CT at Barre, Mass.
The Portland daily press., 1900-06-23
FIRE In PITTSBURG.
city Suffered Loss of Several Hundred
Thousand Dollars.

Pittsburg, Pa, June GA fire in
the heart of the city's business district
today caused an estimated loss of several
hundred thousand dollars and for a
time threatened to wipe out the entire
square of handsome buildings, bounded
by Fifth avenue, damon, Wood and Mar
ket streets.
The fire was first seen in the office of
the Eichbaum building No.242 Fifth ave-
nue., structure of iron and brick, six
stories in hight and occupied by Duffs
college and. the Holmes Electric Protec-
tive company. The first floor was being
remodelled for occupancy.
Ten minutes after the fire broke out the
entire building was in flames anu the ad-
joining structures, the Exchange National
bank and Hussey building, Piatt's saloon
er store were on fire. Five minutes later
the flames leapsd across Fifth avenue to
the roof Of the magnificent eight storied
iron building of the First National bank.
The fire was extinguished there without
much damage. In the meantime the
flames We're; leaping 80 feet In the air
from the other buildings and burning
cinders were flying in all directions, set
ting fire to roofs 200 feet away.
The Eichbaum building was complete
ly destroyed and the other buildings were
badly damaged. The loss is likely to ex-
coed $500, 900. When the fire broke out 90
students of Duff's college Ware on the
fifth floor of the Eichbaum building, but
all escaped although losing their books
and some of their effects. In the panic a
number received bruises and oontusions.
The origin of the fire is unknown.
The Portland daily press., 1900-06-23
A MOST DEADLY POISON.
Terrible Fate of Those Who Partal<e
of Mushroom Phallin.

"One OF the most terrible poisons OF
which l have any knowledge, said a
chemist. sis phallin, of which but few
persons have more than the most rudi-
nfentary knowledge, though the vegetable
from which the deadly stuff comes is to
be found in almost every field and swamp
in the country. for phalln is the poison
Gus element in the deadly mushroom, the
death cup MS 1t has been appropriately
called. Not only that. When phallin
was first discovered, 1t was found that il
was almost identical with the poison OF
the rattlesnake. SO that death from
mushroom poisoning is very similar to
death from a serpent's bite. But still
more wonderful it is not known that va
rious bacteria produce nearly the same
poison-the bacteria. for instance, of
diphtheria ard typhoid fever. 1t seems
odd enough that death from the poison
Gus mushroom, from rattlesnake bite
and from diphthcria should result from
practically the same cause.
at is said that 25 people are killed
every year in the United States by eat
ing the death cup. mistaking 1t for the
edible mushroom. 1t requires only bit
of the death cup to kill-a piece the size
of pea will do it, One case is cited in
which n boy ate only third of small
uncooked cup of the deadly mushroom,
but ii was enough to cause his death.
Indeed, SO baneful is the phallin poison
that even the handling of the death cup
and the breathing of the spores may pro-
duce serious Illness.
"The death cup locks very pretty as 1t
grows in the fields, and when eaten il
has not the slightest i'll taste, either when
raw or when cooked. Nor is there any
uneasiness felt from . to Ia hours after
ward. Then come terrible pains in the
abdomen, nausea and vomiting, followed
by almost certain death, with many of
the symptoms OF Asiatic cholera. The
effect Of phallin is TO dissolve the red
corpuscles in the blood, permitting them
to escape through the alimentary canal.
The greatest care is necessary. therefore,
in gathering mushrooms not TO pick any
of the death cups. They are easily rec
ognized from the others, and there never
is any need Of making mistakes. Chr
cago Chronicle.
The Portland daily press., 1900-06-23
The quaker ana the Duke.

In 1880 the Duke of Clarence, after
ward William ", was a sublieutenant
in the English navy, and the ship on
which he served touched at Queenstown.
then known as Cove. While there. his
royal highness staid for some days with
a family named Penrose, the head of
which was an esteemed gentleman aud
Quaker. He did his best TO entertain the
duke in manner betting his rank and
station, and among other assiduities the
old Quaker always sat up to receive him
on his return home from the convivial
parties which the neighborins squires
were only too glad TO offer him.
The Duke of Clarence, as was the fash
ion at that time. had liking for old port
and was not squeamish at the quantity
consumed. As a result he several times
returned to his hosts house in state
which bordered on elation. 1t is recorded
that his host used the gentlest reproof to-
ward him in these words:
"Friend William, thou art late again
tonight, and / fear me thou art not too
sober. II thou dost not amend l shall
have to write to thy father, friend
George, at Windsor"
The Portland daily press., 1900-06-23
mo- sENp NEELY no cuBA.

Washington, June 23.-It is underst God
here thas the United States attorney at
New York will take action within the
next day or two looking TO the prompt
removal of Nesly, the alleged embezzler
of Cuban postal funds TO Havana for
trial. Judge Lacrombe before whom
the case will be brought, expects TO leave
New York July 2, and il is his wish that
the matter be disposed of before his de-
parture There are two indictments
against Neeiy, one for violation of arti-
Gle 4Ol of the Spanish Cuban laws, and
the other is under section 80 to 81 of the
Cuban postal code. The former case is
said to be the stronger.
The Portland daily press., 1900-06-23
me- Neeaed the Clerls.

When Tim Campbell was in the Eff
tieth congress, he stole a clerk from Con
gresham Scott. Scott was new mem
her and was made chairman of n com
mittee which gave him clerkship. lie
knew nothing about the clerk. Campbell
did. Through some means or another
he had the clerlsship transferred to his
own committee Six months later Scott
learned Of the trick. Meeting Campbell,
he said:
THAT was nice piece of petty lar
ceny."
@Tut, tut. Mr. Scott" said Campbell
my committee needed a clerk worse
than yours" Then. with twinklinG eyes
he continued, "You are millionaire
and can afford to hire half dozen
clerks, while | must go to the govern
uent for clerical assistance"
The ready reply amused Scott. The
two men were always the best of friends
MISUNDERSTANDING Post.
The Portland daily press., 1900-06-23
FOR GUIDANCE TO NEWSPAPERS.

London, June 2s.-The Vienna CORE
spondent of the Daily Express says that
the Russian minister of the interior NJ.
Sipiaguine, has issued the following in
structions for the guidance Of newspapers
In dealing with the far Eastern stu
alton:
aFirst-No reference to the movement
of Russian troops or warships.
'.Se,ond-Papers must bear in. mind
that the Car Is actuated only by de-
sire to maintain peace and good viii
among the nations.
"Third-No gossip about differences
among the powers that would be dis
pleasing to the government.
. "Fourth-No criticism of Russian diplo-
macy or of military or naval strategy.
"Fifth-Editoria writers should recoi
lect that Russia is pre-destined TO pre-
dominate in Asia.
neutrality-suspicious. may be made be-
tween Russian and foreign troops ana
sea men when unfavorabie to foreigners. .
The Portland daily press., 1900-06-23
Mrs. Stevens Of Maine the Presiding
Officer.
Part To Be Taken by
American Women.
Rev. Charles M. Sheldon to
Make an Address.

Edinburgh. June % The Worlds Wo-
mans Christian Temperance Union
opened Its annual meeting here this
morning under the presidency of Nlrs. l..
NJ. N. Stevens Of Maine. Lady Henry
Somerset presided at the afternoon ses-
sion. Among the speakers were Mesdames
Bailey of Rhode Island and Stevenson OF
Massae husetts and the Rev. q. NJ. Shell
don of Topeka, Kas.
There are about 120 delegates, in addi-
ton to goodly number Of American
visitors in attendance. The following
are represented among the worlds Off
GERS: Honorary President Mrs. Mary
Clement Leavitt OF Boston, Honorary
Assistant Secretary Miss Anna Gordon
of Evanston, Ill; Round the World Mis-.
sionaries Mrs. j. h. Barney of Provi-
dence, Il. l., and Mrs. Helen Bullock of
Elmira, n. Y.
In the course of the convention reports
of the various departments of the W. C..
Il. U. work will be given by the follow
ing superintendents: Mrs. Mary IL.
Hunt, Mrs. Wilbur f. Crafts, Washing
ton, ID. G, Mrs. Hannah j. Bailey Of
Maine, Miss Anna Gordon and Mrs.
Frances ID. Barnes of New York.
AT the mass meeting to be held on the
Sunday afternoon OF the session, when
Lady Henry Somerset viii preside, Rev.
Charles Nj. Sheldon OF Topeka, Kas 4,
will deliver the address. In the morning
he will preach at the Free Assembly hall,
where the convention will meet. Other
Americans who will I'LL local pulpits
are the following: Mrs Stevens, Miss
Preston, Mrs Palmer of Iowa, Mrs.
Bennett, Mrs. Jennie Smith, Mrs. Eyes
ter of California, Mrs. Lowell, Mrs. An.
mabel, Mrs. Newton, Mrs. Katherine l..
Stevenson, Mrs. Boole and Mrs. Annie
w. Clark of Columbus, Ohio, state
president.
Other features of the session will be q
speech by Mrs. Stevens at the mas:
hour conducted by Mrs. Stevenson, bear
ing especially on social purity, when DIR
Mary Wood-Alien OF Battle Greek, Mich,
viii give her address and a report by
Mrs. Mabel Conklin, national organizer
for New York, after which Mrs. Stevens
and Miss Gordon will offer suggestions
as to how best to advancesth interests
of the paper; and address by Mrs. Stev-
enson ON reform legislation; talk by
Miss Parrish on."Women in the Orient;
discussion Of mothers meetings by
Mrs. Annabel and recitation by Miss
Hose Allen.
Among the social features will be a
reception rendered by the United King
dom Alliance to Mrs. Stevens, Miss Cor
don, Mrs. Barney, Mrs. Stevenson and
Miss Agnes Stack, reception given to
thoss ladies by the Lady Mayoress of
Manchester, a reception to the Rev.
Charles NJ. Sheldon, and a general recep-
ton to the delegates by the Lord Proves t
of Edinburgh.
The Portland daily press., 1900-06-23
GOLFERS CANDIDACY.

New York, June 22.-When Comptroller
Bird 5. Coler was asked tonight If there
was any truth in the current talk that
the Democratic leaders OF the state We're
going to nominate him for governor of
New York and were determined to force
him to take the nomination in spite of
any opinions he may have expressed in
the matter previously, ne said that it was
substantially correct. He would not say,
however, that he would accept the nomi-
nation. The comptroller would say moth
ing further concerning the situation.
The Portland daily press., 1900-06-23
TWO WOMEN KILLED BY CARS.

ground to death under the wheels of a
Court street car of the Brooklyn Rapid
Transit company on the Coney Island
creek trestls at O'Clock this morning
MaDgled beyond recognition, their bodies
are at the Coney Island morgue.
The women We're Mrs. Lebinsy, 40 years
old, Brooklyn, and Mrs. A. Anderson.
35 years old, whose address is not known.
The Portland daily press., 1900-06-23
DAMAGE TO WHEAT CROP.
Ths Evsnf OF chief Importance An
Financial world.

New York, June SIR G. Dun g. Co.
weekly review of trade viii say tomor.
row:
The damage TO the wheat crop Of the
northwest Is the event Of chief impor-
tance. How extensive the loss may prove
In view OF widely conflicting accounts
can only be judged from the speculative
markets In which information gathered
nc the west has caused remarkable ad-
vance, at Chicago is cents in 10 days
and the price here has only II cents per
bushel though for the September option
only cents. The belief Is that 20 large
part Of the spring wheat has been
killed as 90 reducs yield expected to be
close TO the largest on record to consid-
erably less than the world has required
during the crop year now ending.
The closing of manufacturing works mt
this season usually has a double mean
ing. The labor organizations seek In
the summer vacation settlement OF
wages for the coming year. Last year the
pressure for products was so great that
concessions were readily made and others
later, SO that the rate Of wages became
the highest ever known since the curr an
cy was deprecated. This year extensive
demands are being made without ap
proach to settlement as yet in many
branches of business, so that the summer
vacation may be more extensive, and In
some lines longer than usual.
Bank clearings continue to increase
over the last and every other year be.
yond New England and the Middle
States. and in this region over all year,
except the last. Failures for June thus
far have been 81, 6is, 900 In amount; man
ufacturing, q, 673, l4i, and trading, 81
700, ge1. Failures for the week have been
17s in the United States against IT'S last
year and % in Canada against Is last
wear
The Portland daily press., 1900-06-23
DESERTED BY COMPANIONS.

Skowhegan, June 22.-Thursday after
noon, a Demora boy, y years old, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. John Demore of Winter
street, was drowned in the river above the
falls at Skowhegan. The little fellow
was playing on the logs with two other
boys and ventured out to the boom,
slipped and fell into the river. He was
unable to swim and the other boys were
frightened and ran away and left him.
The body has not been recovered.
The Portland daily press., 1900-06-23
FAILURE OF WHEAT CROP.

Chicago, June ss.-The Tlmes-Herald
tomorrow will publish . crop prepared
by Snow, the crop expert, who has just
completed two weeks trip through the
states of Minnesota, North and South
Dakota. He declares the situation
national calamity and claims the wheat
failure the worst ever known. He states
the Dakotas as promising only so,ooO,o 600
bushels each and Minnesota 3j,Ooe,Ooo,
total of Is, 900, 600 bushels, against eco,ooo,-
ooo bushels last year and 2a5, 600, 900 In
1898
The Portland daily press., 1900-06-23
GEORGE W. KIMBALL, JR.

Rockland, June q -Ex-Mayor George
W. Kimball, Jr., droppsd dead while
moving the lawn in front OF his residence
this forenoon. Heart trouble was the
direct cause of his death.
The decease d was one of Rocfland
most prominent citizens. He was deputy
collector OF customs at the port from
1861 to 1866 and was postmaster of Rock
land under President Hayes. He was
mayor of the city in 1S5e-70, and had
previously served five years in the COM
mon council.
The Portland daily press., 1900-06-23
CASUALTIES IN PHILIPPINES.

Washington, June 22-Gen. MacAr thur
Ia sent to the War DEPARTMENT his
latest casualty list which includes the fol-
lowing:
Killed-June Z, Co. ID, Goth infantry,
Bert Albert NJ - Dennehay.
Wounded-June z, Dumenago, Panay,
Co. c, goth infantry, Thomas Gavignal,
wounded in arm, serious.
June Sd, Baratoo, Panay, Co. Q, 26th
infantry, Peter Dutran, wounded in
ihorslx, serious; Sergeant Charles X
Osgood wounded in arm, serious; Corpo
raj joni Norton, wounded in knee, slight.
May l, Catamaran, Samarind, Fred
Myers, wounded in thigh, serious.
The Portland daily press., 1900-06-23
CIGARETTES AND CAMPHoRATED
OIL.

New York, June 22.-The autopsy upon
the body of Charles +. Meal, who was
was called camphorated oil hend today,
excessive cigarette smoking. A Chinese
physician had said pneumonia. The lad
had smoked as many as ten packages of
cigarettes day and he finally used
camphorated oil to supply the craving for
a narcotic. His stomach was in fright
full condition.
The Portland daily press., 1900-06-23
BRECKFIELD IN COLLISION.

London, June 22.-The British steamer
Breckfield from Portland, Me-, June s.,
arrived in London today with small
hole stove in her starboard side abaft
the bridge, by collision off Dungennsess
with an unknown Danish bark.
been only slightly damaged.
The Portland daily press., 1900-06-23
UPRISING FEARED.

Shanghai. June p Owing to the abb
sence of warships at kin kiapg Flu, some
apprehension is felt there of an uprising.
fore have arranged to always keep one
steamer in readiness.
The British twin-screw sloop Daphne,
has arrived here with ammunition. There
are no signs of disturbance.
The Portland daily press., 1900-06-23
PENNY ICE IN NEW YORK.

New York, June 22-The Salvation
Army in this city has arranged to supply
ice in the tenement districts at the rate
of six pounds for cent. The movement
is headed penny ioe'' and at the price
stated there is no profit and the margin
of loss is expected to be met by voluntary
contributions. The plan however, is not
new as Kansas City poor have been sup
Piled two summers in this manner.
The Portland daily press., 1900-06-23
sEBAGo CHOOSES DELEGATES
SPECIAL TO THE FRESH

Sebago, June 22.-At the Republican
caucus today Frank l.. Brown was
chosen chairman and VIM. W. Haley,
secretary. For delegates TO the district
convention, Edwin Il. Poor and Chas.
K. Fitch were elected On motion of Ed
win l.. Poor, instructions favorable to
the denomination OF CONGRESSMAN Allen
were passed.
The trustees today decided upon Al
bert G. Emeas of Bethel for principal of
Potter Academy for next term, with
Miss Richardson retained for another
year as assistant teacher.
The Portland daily press., 1900-06-23
ROOSEVELT no MCKINLEY.

Washington, June 2s.-The following
is the text of Gov. Rooseyelt's message
10 President Mckinley:
New York, June 81.
Hon, William Mckinley, Washington:
l appreciate deeply your congratulations
and am proud TO be associated with you
ON the ticket.
Theodore RooSAyelt
The Portland daily press., 1900-06-23
PEKIN L LEGATIONS SAFE.

Brussels, June 22.-The Petit Bleu
states that n telegram was received yes
terday by an importa mt Brussels firm
from China, saying that Admiral Sey-
mour's relieving force and the Russia n
column entered Pekin simultaneously
the legations were reported intact and
all the Belgian residents are said TO be
safe
The Portland daily press., 1900-06-23
HOT In NEW YORK.

New York, June 2s.-With the mercury
at 81 and the humidity 81, this afternoon,
the weather. bureau said today was the
hottest for the calendar date since 1888.
The Portland daily press., 1900-06-23
OBITUARY.
FRANK W. MORGAN.

Ellsworth, June 2s.-Frank W.Morgan,
a veteran OF the civil war and postmaster
at Surry for the past thirty years, died in
that town this morning. He was 60
wears of ape.
The Portland daily press., 1900-06-23
BIZ WEAK BATTING
nsw York Lost Aasthsr Gans 20 Bes-
tom Yesterday.

New York, June S2.--The New Yorks
lost another game 10 the Bostons because
of weak batting, Willis being very effeo
tive with the exception Of the fifth and
seventh innings. Mercer was an easy
mark for Boston throughout. Atten-
dance 1000.
Score:
Boston, o 10
Hits, New York,o; Boston, IA. Errors,
New York, 3; Boston, 3. Batteries, Mer-
GER and Warner; Willis and Sullivan.
PHILADELPHIA FORFEITED.
Philadelphia, June 22.-Today's game
between Philadelphia and Brooklyn de-
veloped into farce and eliminated In a
forfeiture against the locals. During the
progress Of the game Philadelphia utl-
lized four pitchers and Brooklyn placed
three men on the rubber. 1t looked Ike
the visitors game until the ninth inning
when Kitson, who had been substituted
for Mctiinnity in the eighth, WINS battea
freely by Philadelphia, who tied the
score. In the tenth inning neither side
scored, but when Brooklyn went to bat
In the eleventh they made three tallie--
before two men were out. Then the
home team began to delay the game by
sending men to base ON ball and refused
to put them out when the opportunity
offered. Umpire O'Day then gave the
game to Brooklyn, 9 10 o Score:
Brooklyn, O520O OI-D
Philadelphia, O2201 0044 x-l3
Hits, Brooklyn, -; Philadelphia. ~.
Errors brooklyn, 2; Philadelphia,
Batteries, Kitson, McGinnity, Howell and
Farrell; Conn, Donohue, Piatt, Bernhart
and Mcfarland. Attendance, 5,sb.
CHICAGO WON BY BATTING.
Chicago, june 2c.-Chicago batted out
victory today, hitting Newton hard
throughout the game. Cincinnatis hit
ting was confined to two innings- Score
chicago, o o o 1 II
Cincinnati, % 20 % O-i
Hits, Chicago, Il; Cincinnati, 3. Err
rors. Chicago, q; Cincinnati, 2. Batter
les, Callahan amp Donahue; Newton ana
Peitz.
At st. Louis-St. Louis-Pittsburg
postponed, rain.
The Portland daily press., 1900-06-23
FORMER BRYAN MAN.
Utah Politician. Contribute to Repub-
iicnn Fund.

PHILADELPHIA, June 22.-Gov. Heber
NJ. Wells, Thomas kearns ana Cnaries
Y. Loose, three OF the six delegates from
Utah, today, announced that they have
each forwarded checks for sJ0,Oo0 TO
Chairman Hanna as contribution TO
the campain fund. -Four years ago,
these delegates were Bryan leaders
Wells is silver Republican and voted for
BRYAN: Kearns IS the owner Of q silver
mine and Loose is vice president OF
bank. They contributed $4,000 each to
the Bryan campaign.
The Portland daily press., 1900-06-23
ALBANY LEASE PASSED SENATE.

Boston, June % The bill for the APP
prevail of the lease of the Boston a. Al
bany railroad to the New York Central
passed to third reading in the state
Senate this afternoon by . vote Of "a to
8, with four pairs.
The Portland daily press., 1900-06-23

If President Mckinley makes visit to
Poland Spring this summer it is expected
that he will plan to spend day in this
city. In this event suite of rooms will
be especially fitted up for him at the Fall
mouth hotel.
The Portland daily press., 1900-06-23
FIRE In RInnEFoRn.

Boston, June ga special TO the
Herald says fire in No. Picker of the
Pepperell mills In Biddsford this evening
water.
The Portland daily press., 1900-06-23
REISSUE.
Ste phen G.. Waldron, Bangor, IS.
cqIoINAL, WIDOWS. Rro 49,

special accrued June Q, Mary A.
Sciphers, Lewiston; restoration, minor of
William IL. Severance, South Brewer.
$40 L.
The Portland daily press., 1900-06-23
CHIcAGo WON BY BATTING.

NATIONAL LEAGUE STANDING.
Cub. Won. Lost Per. CT.
The Portland daily press., 1900-06-23
NcREAsE

Lawrence Griffin, Portland, $40; David
Morrell, Cornish, SO; Orpheus p. Bran,
Someryille, sl7; Jefferson Spearin, North
Arson, Sl4.
The Portland daily press., 1900-06-23

MEAT IN sPECTION BILL.
Berlin, June s2.-The meat inspection
BIZ passed the Bundesrath today.
The Portland daily press., 1900-06-23
MAINE PENSIONS.

Washington, June 2s.-The following
pension changes for Maine are an
nounced:
INCREASE AND RENEWAL.
Special June o, Edwin French, Dexter,
sl2.
The Portland daily press., 1900-06-23

Hits, New York, q; Boston, II. Errors
New York, g; Boston, 3. Batteries, Mer
cer and Warner; Willis and Sullivan.
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