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The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1900-03-03

The Republicans are in bad way.
They all claim that Mckinley will
have walk over this fall. but never
theless they are walking more ginger-
ly than great party ever did under
similar circumstances. They are
afraid to push the Hay-Pauncefote
treaty, the subsidy bill or the recipro-
city treaties, all of rhich are pa.ty.
measures, and they are in imminent
peril of being defeated on the Porto
Rican tariff bill.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1900-03-03

Porto Rican merchants announce
that the island is worse off now than
under Spanish rule. There is no rea-
son to, doubt their statements. The
annexation has cut off the few re-
sources that the island had under
Spanish rule and has given nothing in
return.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1900-03-03

Possibly there are many republicans
who are opposed to trusts. But the
party as whole sits suppine and let's
them work their will on the country,
without even making an effort to curb
their destructive powers. II the party
is wise, it will try to do something be-
fore The next election.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1900-03-03


The South African war has shown
clearly that the efficiency Of modern
arms has rendered war much less
bloody. If it had not been for Brit
ish foolhardiness and want Of strait
egy, there would have been far fewer
wounded than there are. But even
at the worst there were fifty battles in
our civil war with more casualties
than any yet fought in South Africa.
The casualties at Bull Run alone were
over 1000 half Of the entire British
loss after half dozen defeats.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1900-03-03

William OF Germany is having
much trouble in getting his navy in
creased. Why doesn't be follow up
his declaration that 80 years make d
century BY announcing that his pres
ent navy is twice as Big as it seems to
be. This would settle the question
with satisfaction to all.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1900-03-03

The fact that Queen Victoria, has
found it necessary to call out all of
her old soldiers for defence, shows
that there IS something behind the
scenes. Nothing of the sort is neces-
sary if the Beers only are to con-
sidered.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1900-03-03

Mr.. Bynum is still waiting for the.
Senate to act on his confirmation.
The country will not worry if ne
keeps on, waiting.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1900-03-03

The esteemed New York Tribune
exults over the progress of the ad-
rninistration in framing a reciprocity
treaty with Spain. Considering that
the Republicans in Congress have
throttled one reciprocity treaty and
show no inclination to adopt any Of
the others already negotiated, tie
Tribune's rejoicings seem premature.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1900-03-03
NO g..

Porto Rico is. outside the Constitu-,
ton but it is inside the Dingley tariff,
and the Dingley tariff is worse than
the Spanish one.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1900-03-03

The Imagination shrinks from con-
ceiying wnat the administration or
gans would say Of Senator Chandler,
if he hailed from one Of the western
States instead Of New Hampshire.
Anarchist and traitor would be the
mildest epithets that they could APP
ply to him,
The Portland daily press., 1900-06-18
SOUTH BERwICK's MURDER.
The County Attorney CONFIDENT That
Il VIII Out.

South Berwick, June 16.-The coroner's
jury in the Fannie Sprague murder case
held sitting here at o O'Clock this fore
noon and adjourned until week from
today, much to the surprise Of the towns
people, for 1t was conceded fact that
something important was expected to
occur today. County Attorney Matthews
stated that when the jury adjourned a
week ago that IL was believed that today
no should have snmathing tangible and
that the jury would reach verdict, but
the local authorities had done nothing
during the recess and the county officers
connected with the case had been too busy
on the West Newfield affair to devote any
time to the Sprague case which becomes
more and more of a snarl as the days go
by.
County Attorney Matthews said to the
Associated Press representative tonight
that he was confident that the law would
be able to weave web about the gull
ty party so strong that there would be no
possibility of escape.
The Portland daily press., 1900-06-18
THE aLoRIoUs FoURTH.

The special Fourth of July city govern
ment committee met at City hall Satur-
day morning and organized with the cleo
tlon of Alderman Frye as chairman and
Councilman Woodside as secretary. The
committee can formulate no elaborate
plans on account of the small appropria-
ton, $50. Ii was decided Saturday that
band concerts would be given. probably
on the two promenades and Chambers
band was engaged for the day. A pa
rade in which the local military compa-
MES, the Veteran Firemen and other or
CARNATIONS may be invited to participate
is also under consideration.
The Portland daily press., 1900-06-18
WILL GRADUATE TONIGHT.

The graduating exercises of the Port
land Training school viii take place this
evening at Assembly hall, Portland
High school. The address will be deliV-
cred by Prof. George p. Phenix, princi
pal Of the Willimantic, Conn, Normal
Training school. The Hayden quartette
will sing and, Miss Philbrook will be
the accompanist. Prof. phenix is ma
tive of Deering ana has many friends
here who will be glad to hear his adj
dress. The exercises will be public.
There are 10 members of the graduating
class.
The Portland daily press., 1900-06-18
BOXERS BURN BUILDINGS.
Among Them ths American Board OF
Missions Structure.

London, June lS.-The Pekin correspon-
dent Of the Times in despatch dated
June IA, via Tien Tsln, June 10. says
"A serious anti foreign outbreak took
place last night when some Of the finest
buildings in the eastern part OF the city
were burned and hundreds OF native
Christians and servants employed by
foreigners were massacred within two
miles of the imperial palace.
1t was an anxious night for all foreign
ers who were collected under the protec-
ton of the foreign guards. The Boxers
burned the Roman Catholic east cathe-
dral, the large building of the London
mission and the American board Of mis-
sions and also all the buildings In the
eastern part of the city occupied by the
foreign employees of the maratime Gus
toms.
IF the troops to rein force the foreign
guards fail to arrive today further riots
are expected. 1t is believed that no
Europeans have been injured"
The Portland daily press., 1900-06-18
Saturday and
Monday Offerings.

Have you seen our Annette hook
belt in White, washable, 25c; Black,
25c; Double face Satin, SOC. Just
received full line of Irish Point
cut work In shams, scarfs and table
covers. In very choice patterns.
Ladies' Isle hose in full Egyptian
Lace, SOC. Fancy hose, SOC. Best
black hose, split feet ESQ Ladies'
ribbed tan hose, SOC, marked down
from soc. Ladies' ribbed hose, fast
black, 15c, two pair for Csc. Polka
dot, 15c, two pair for 25c. Tan, l5c,
two pair for 25c. Children's hose,
seamless, fast black, double heel and
toe, 1Oc. Hudson School hose.
double knee, heel and toe, IL l-2c.
Misses black and tan hose, extra
value, 25c. Misses black cotton
hose, 2 and 2 ribbed, 15c.
The Portland daily press., 1900-06-18
BLUE AND CRIMSON.

Yale Quarters, Gales Ferry, Conn.,,
June 16.-Manager Saltonstall OF the
Harvard navy with Capt. Higginson and
Coach Storrow were in conference with
the Yale management this afternoon and
arranged the time for rowing the races
The four-oared race will be started al
II. 80 a. M, from the start OF the four
mile course to the navy yard, and al
the conclusion the freshmen will begin al
the navy yard and finish the course
The varsity will race at 1880 p. m.
rowing down stream.
In case the conditions will not permit
the races at these time, the four-oar race
will be started as soon after
D. m, as possible. The freshmen will
Immediately follow them, but possibly
row over the same course, but the diree-
ton is undecided in case of postpone.
ment. The varsity race will be started
at O'Clock and will be rowed upstream
The Portland daily press., 1900-06-18
SENATOR PLATT ILL.
Suffering from the Effects ofan Acct.
dent I'm His ONCE

New York, June 16.-A special despatch
from Philadelphia to the Press, says:
Senator Platt is In serious condition
and his friends are worrying about him.
Inc SENATOR sustained a, fracture of n
rib in his New York Office Friday by ftll-
ing against chair. A physician was
summoned. 1t was doubtful at that time
whether Mr.. Platt would be able to at
tend the convention, but he declared that
it would take more than broken rib to
keep him away.
Senator Platt made the journey from
New York to Philadelphia accompanied
by his physician. On arriving In Phila-
delphia he exerted himself to present a
bold front and to prevent his real condi-
ton from being known and this has
weakened him perceptibiy and thr own
him into a temporary fever.
The Portland daily press., 1900-06-18
LESS THAN ESTIMATED.
The Liabilities of the Firm ofPrice.
Mccormick g. Co.

New York, June 16.-A schedule of the
assets and liabilities OF Price, McCor-
mick s. Co., will probably by filed by
assignee Curtis, the middle of next week.
A representative of the assignees, said
today, that the examination of the firm S
books has all but been completed and on
ly few claims yet remained to be sent
in. 1t was unofiicially declared that the
liabilities will probably be under the sum
originally estimated-$l3,0 900, 900.
The Portland daily press., 1900-06-18
THANKED SCHRIENER.
hat the Legislature Could Not Endorse
the Retiring Premier.

Paarl, Cape Colony, June 16.-At to-
days meeting of the Afrikander Bond
Congress letter was read from the late
Permier MIR. W. p. Sohreiner, announc-
ing his resignation and describing the
causes of the differences between him
self and his colleagues in the cabinet
which left no other course open to him.
The Congress adopted a resolution
expressing thanks to the Premier for his
services to the country but endorsing
the opposition of the Bond members OF
Parliament to the measures supported by
Mr.. SohreineR
The Portland daily press., 1900-06-18

cided that there was no course open TO ~
which would ensure the state to the Re-
publican party at the fall election, except
to exclude both factions from participa-
tion in the early proceedings of the con-
vention. The disposition will have the
effect Of throwing the adjustment OF the
case upon the national convention COM
mittee on credentials.
Just before the adjournment for the
day. the committee disposed of Mr..
Payne resolution regarding the partici-
patton OF Federal office holders in the Sc
lection OF delegates by referring the mat
ter to Chairman Hanna 1t is believed
by Mr.. Payne that the effect of this dis
position Of the resolution will be to hold
Ii over the heads of offenders in the flu
ture and that 1t will thus have bene-
fetal influence even though 1t was not
acted upon by the commi ttee.
MIR. Tiepke OF Rhode Island, offered a
resolution during the afternoon for re-
duction of representation in Congress OF
states where the free exercise of the cleo
tive franchise is prevented. This resolution
was as follows:
Whereas, the representation in Con-
gress now accorded to the several states
of the Union on the basis of article IA,
section 2, OF the constitution ought to be
modified, so that in every state wherein
the right to vote is denied to any of the
male Inhabitants thereof, being twenty
one years of age and citizens of the Unit
ed States, or where said right is In any
way abridged, except for participation In
rebellion or other crime, representation
H. 81.
should be reduced in the proportion
which the number of male citiz sns so
deprived of the right of suffrage shall
bear to the whole number Of male citi-
zens, 81 years OF age in said state, there
fore
sRssolved. that the Republican national
committee recommend that If the Repub-
lican party Is continued in control of Con-
gress 1t invoke and exercise the power OF
Congress granted by article IA, section
five, to enforce by appropriate legislation
the objects of this resolution.
1t was debated at some length, but was
tabled because of the generally expressed
opinion that the subject was one for h
action of the national convention and not
of the committee. 1t Is understood that
Mr.. Tiepke will ask the committee on res
olutions to consider ths wisdom of incor-
porating the resolution in the conven-
tion platform.
A resolution looking to the red ction
of the represe ntation of Republican
states In Republican conventions was also
presented but it was withdrawn after the
adverse action taken upon the Tiepk e
proposition.
DIPLOMATS WILL GO.
Washington, June 16.-Seyeral MEM
beers of the diplomatic corps are likely to
go to Philadelphia next week to attend
the convention. The party will include
the French and German ambassadors;
the British first secretary, mir. Louther;
the Chinese minister, Mr.. WI and the
Swiss minister, Mr.. Pioda. The visit of
xxrf1l bsat lois
The Portland daily press., 1900-06-18
STRUCK A TREE.
Accident TO Runaway Tram Car In the
French Capital.

Paris, June 10, 1918 p. ma tram
car while descending an incline on the
Grand avenue du Trocadero got beyond
control and, gaining terrific speed,
jumped the track and was finally stopped
by coming into contact with tree on
Point de L'Alma. One passenger was
killed and ID injured, among the latter
being Alexander Caesar, an American,
who was slightly hurt. Two carriages
were overturned by the car in its des-
cent.
The Portland daily press., 1900-06-18
DIPLOMATS WILL GO.
RELIEF FROM MAINE.

New York, June 16.-The Maine Ice
company organized to fight the Ice Tru st
is selling ice in Brooklyn at 10 cents a
hundred. The schooner Henry l.. Written
unloaded 1000 tons of Maine ice. The
company has 6o,OOO tons Of ice and is
said tn be backed by business men In
Maine. Aston Sargent ls manager of the
OomDany.
The Portland daily press., 1900-06-18
BODY FOUND.

The body of Willie Chase, the Var
mouth lad who was drowned in the Royal
river at that place last Wednesday, was
recovered yesterday. 1t was found with
in ten feet of where the drowning had
taken place, between two logs. The
body was in good condition.
The Portland daily press., 1900-06-18
SMITH PHOTO CO., ~. Monument Square.

Washington; Mr.. and Mrs. r. r. Colgate
and Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Cass Leyard OF
New York city; Mrs. Daniels of Provi-
dence, Mrs. Arthur Altis Of Chicago and
Mrs. L. w. Goddard of Colorado Springs.
The Portland daily press., 1900-06-18
Rev. ]. G. Herold.
Music,

Rev. j. G. Herold.
Music,
Salutatory, -Encouraging Tendencies
in American Life,
Harry Appleton Burnell.
The Westtield Flood,
Olive Hortense Bracket.
The Lightning Rod Dispenser, Anon
Minnie Allie Frost.
Music,
Orchestra.
Horatius at the Bridge, Macaulay
Howard Alpheus Wiggin.
History and Prophecy,
Cora Mabel Mason.
The Death of Little Paul, Dickens
Grace Emma Blake.
Music,
Orchestra.
John Gilpin's Ride, CowpeI
Laura Rebecca Fitch.
Spartacus to the Gladiators, Kellogg,
Joseph Benjamin Davis.
Valedictory-Ayec Courage ct Perse-
verance,
Olive Lowell Douglass.
Comforting of Diplomas,
Maj. l.. A. Poor.
Remarks also by Principal, Mr.. Knee
land. Last was remarks from Professor
Albert l.. Richardson of Castine Norma
school, whose daughter teaches at thii
school. Close by Benediction. Rev. Mr.
Herold. Band concert in the evening by
Bridgton Orchestra. There was a large
attendance today, although many went Il
Portland today. There were two or NOR
applicants for principal, as Mr.. Knee
land is not going to teach another year
MIR. Simon Ham lin of Standish an(
Henry &. Clement of West Gorham wer'
among theapplioants that We're here toda.
at the graduation.
Mr. Alvin Gray died at one O'Clock thi
morning, Thursday, aged 90 years,
months, IL days. Funeral will be sun
day, at 1890 O'Clock, at Convene. Thu
L. D. o. 4 lodge of Denmark are expect
ed to attend the funeral.
JEFFERSON.
jefferson, June l4.-At Republican
cancus held here today, 5. Il. jackson
was nominated for representative to thu
Maine legislature. The following dele
gates were elected to the county conyen
tion which meets at Damariscotta, jun
goth. NJ. L.. johnson, A. W. Hall, Geo
Il. Trask delegates to the state conven
ton IL. W. Clary, Herbert A. Clark, s
A Richardson; Town Committee, w
A, jackson, w. Randall Hall, +. II
Benson.
The Portland daily press., 1900-06-18
rIRE Avn BAR HARnoR.

Bar Harbor, June TO- A dwelling at
Salisbury's cove, owned by Edward
Young and occupied by Frank Gray was
burned today. The blaze caught in tho
attic from unknown cause. Loss s., 500;
insured.
The Portland daily press., 1900-06-18

The Portland Cadets, Co. B, and the
Cleaves Rifles, gCo. NJ, will hold bat
TALON drill at the srmory tonight. Major
Collins, commanding. The members of
Co. b are requested to be at the armory
In uniform at 7.80 sharp.
The Portland daily press., 1900-06-18
INCREASE.

George Emery, Biddeford, S.; Silas W.
Bitner, Unity, SIT; Daniel X. Palmer,
East Summer, sl2l Daniel Conway, Ma
tional Soldiers Home, Togus, $S; Jere-
miah Durgln, The Forks, s.; John A.
Ripley, South Gardiner, $40; John Ri
ley, National Home, Togus, $40.
The Portland daily press., 1900-06-18
MAINE CENTRAL RAILROAD.
Sleeping Cars Between Port
land and Montreal.

Commencing Monday June H. a sleeping car
will leave Union station. Portland. daily ex-
cept Sunday at $50 p m. for Montreal via the
Maine Central, White Mountain line. and
Canadian Pacific Railway, arriving at Montreal
at $50 a. M, connecting with through slsepers
to Chicago and the Pacific coast Returning,
sleeper leaves Montreal daily except satur-
day at $40 p. M, arriving at Portland at s.23 a,
m.
GEO. +. EVANS, Gen. Mgr.
jelidlw +. Z. B00THBY, G. r. & T. A.
The Portland daily press., 1900-06-18
In TnR DARK.


out communicating with the shore. II
is supposed there that she Is chasing
vessels belonging TO the China mer-
chants association that are carry munit.
ions Of war.
A despatch from Hong Kong, dated
Saturday says:
1.-THE air is full OF
SINISTER RUMORS,
with regard to the progress of affairs
in the capital; but it is extremely difii-
cult to obtain confirmation Of any Of the
stories afloat. The position Of the for
cling ENJOYS is believed to be desperate.
The authorities here are understood to
have received information that one OF
the foreign ministers and a legation
secretary have been IN ordered.
"In the midst of these rumors and
extraordinary amount of excitement has
been caused by the sudden despatch un-
der sealed ortlrer of H. NJ. S. Undaunted,
without awaiting her supply of stores.
The Rosario is also under orders to pre-
pare for an immediate start"
The Portland daily press., 1900-06-18
MAINE PENSIONS.

Washington, June 16.-The following
pensions have been granted to Maine peo-
pie;
The Portland daily press., 1900-06-18
SUNDAY BASEBALL.

Cincinnati, II; St. Louis, 2.
Chicago, 81 Pittsburg, i.
The Portland daily press., 1900-06-18
ORIGINAL

John McCurdy, Togus, S.; William II.
Vance, National Military Home, Togus,
81.
The Portland daily press., 1900-06-18
.SeasOnable :: Books
FOR SUMMER STUDY.

Bird NeighbOrs,
Birds That Hunt and Are
Hunted,
Bird Homes,
Citizen Bird,
Bird Graft.
Natures Garden,
How 10 Know the wild
Flowers,
Onr Native Trees,
How TO Know the Ferns,
Guide 20 wild Flowers.
GuiSe tn Trees,
Butterfly Book.
LORING, SHORT 4 HARMON,
Opp. Preble House.
The Portland daily press., 1900-06-18
MAINE TOWNS.
Items OF Interest Gathered by Our Local
Correspondents.
SEBAGO.

Sebago, June IA commencement ex-
ercises of the class of 1900 of Potter Acad-
envy took place today, at two O'Clock p.
m.
The Portland daily press., 1900-06-18
MARRIED AN AMERICAN.

The wife of Baron August Won Kettle
Ter, who is reported killed by the Pekin
rioters, is Miss Matilda Cass Ledyard,
the daughter Of Henry b. Ledyard, presi
dent of the Michigan Central railroad.
They were married at the church OF IS.
Peter and Paul, Detroit, February "a,
1897, when the Baron was German minis.
ter to Mexico.
A special dispensation from the church
for the wedding had been granted by
Archbishop Martinelli. The ceremony,
which was witnessed by large ana fash
ionable gathering, was performed by RI.
Rev. Bishop Foley of that diocese. Miss
Ledyards's only attendant was Miss
Amy Mcmillan, daughter of Senator Nc
MILAN. Baron Won Ketteler was attend.
ed by Mr.. Won Bruenin, the second score.
tary Of the German legation at Washing.
ton.
Among the out-of-town guests who
witnessed the ceremony were: Baron
Theilmann, the German ambassador al
The Portland daily press., 1900-06-18
FOREIGNERS IN DANGER.

London, June 16-Despatches from
Tien Tsin received in Berlin state the
Boxers entered Pekin ON the evening of
June IS, destroying several missions and
attacked the legations, but were repulsed
with the aid of Maxims. No Europeans
were reported killed. The attitude of the
Chinese troops toward the Boxers was
uncertain.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-22

a scblev q 500 bought Northern Pacific common
A. A. Housman & Co. u.5oD bought st. PAUL. !. M M
Arnory & Son sold. Harris. Hutton & Co C'Vp
bought Sugar Strong. Sturgs Co. and u D.
HOPKINS & Co each bought 5000 Atchison common
J. H. GrieseI & Co. bought Erie first preferreo. "a
A. Housman & Co took 10000 Atchison. 700 81
Paul and 1000 Erie first preferred Tne crown IN
Atchison was enormous. In Northern racine
Strong sturgis e. Co. the largest dealers'
buyfng about 5000 shares. c. Schumacher & 20
were the principal buyers of Denver & RIO Granue
common-s.o00 in all. Western houses were, as a
rule sellers of the general list In the first nour-
Roberts Blair & Co. bought G0oo) Northern "a
ciic common. John Muir & Co. bought Denver q
Rio Grande common; Roberts. Blair & Co. up"
sold Ulman Bros Q.o00) sold Brooklyn RAPID
Transit. A M. Greer Q.0o0 bought Peoples Cas-
H. j. Faulkner Q.oOO) sold Toler & Halsey and
Strong Sturgs & Co. bought Missouri Pacific; W.
b. Lawrence & Sons q ooo) sold; F. w. Savin & Co
(3OoO and l. II. Waggoner q 0o0 bought American
Tobacco; Watson & Brown Q.00O and G. b. SAILS
bury Q.OOO) sold. Day Heaton bought Southern
Railway. Strong. Sturgis & Co. u,Oo0 bought
Atchison preferred; Moore & Schley Q'n0 sold
W. F. Wharton and t. s. Young bought ST. Paul
l. H waggoner (2.5O0) bought Continental Tobac-
co: T. L. Mansos-, jr. & Co. QOo0 sold. /. N.
Spiegelberg bought 5000 Sugar and Van Emburgh
& Atterbury 5000. c. l. Hudson & Co. Q,OcO
bought Continental Tobacco; T. L. Manson. tr-. &
Co. sold Webb, Prall & Co.. Wolf Bros. New
borg, Rosenberg & Co.. Housman & Co., Ulman
Bros and w. Wharton bought Southern Pacific;
Muir & Co. 5000 and Halsted & Hodges G.OoO