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The age-herald., 1900-04-18
JOHN ". TOML|NSON
 IS OUT OF THE RACE
He Withdraws from the GubernatoriaI Contest and
 Thanks His Many Supporters.

Youtzey, James Howard Berry Howard, others to this grand jury unknown and did counsel, advise, encourage, aid and procure Henry Youtzey, James Howard, Berry Howard, Harland Whitaker, Richard Combs and other persons to this jury un- known, unlawfully, feloiously and of their malice aforethought, to kill and murder William Goebel, but which one of the last named persons another acting with them but who is to this grand jury un- known, as aforesaid, then and thereunto by the said Charles Finley before the fact, counselled, advised encouraged, aided, procured, did the shooting and wounding of the said Goebel with a gun or pistol loaded with powder and other explosives and leaden and steel ball and other hard substances and from which shooting and wound the said Goebel died on the Sd day of Febzruary, 1900, and which of said last above mentioned persons as aforesaid ac- tually fired the shot that killed the said Goebel is to the grand jury unknown, under the peace and dignity of the common wealth of Kentucky"
 The grand jury was not discharged and will continue the investigation tomorrow ench warrants vii be sent to Clay and Harlan counties for the arrest of Jim and Berry Howard It is not known what plans the officers have for bringing into custody the others who have not been ar rested. The defendants who are in GUS tody will probably be arraigned during the present term of court, but there is no likelihood that the trials will occur at the present term. About one hundred witt nesses named on the back of the in- dictments
The age-herald., 1900-04-18
POWELL SUES THE
 SOUTHERN OFFICIALS
Claims Article in an Atlanta Paper Holds Him Up to Public Con-
 tempt and Hatred.

Atlanta, Ga., April 17.-No change is ap- parent in the strike of the Southern rail- way telegraphers. There are persistent rumors that the track men will go out Saturday.
 President Powell of the Order of Rail- way telegraphers said tonight that all of tho operators on one division of the South ern, including those who had taken the places of the strikers, would go out at 10 o'clock tomorrow morning.
 MT. Powell filed in the city court here today a suit for $5O,0OO damages against the Southern on account of a publication which appeared in local paper yester- day.
 MT. Powell claims the article holds him up to public hatred, contempt and ridicule. It contains an interview with MT. J. s. B. Thompson, assistant general superintend- ent and and telegram from General Superintendent J. H. Barrett of the Southern. Among the most important ale gations in the petition is one which reads;
 Defendant, in using the language, their criminal actions are only in line with Powel's general methods, in connection with the preceding clause, intended to charge petitioner with being guilty of
The age-herald., 1900-04-18
REFERRED TO COMMISSION
Disputed Bounnary Line Between Vir-
 ginia and Tennessee

Washington, April 17-The final prelim- mary steps were taken today by which the disputed boundary line between the states of Tennessee and Virginia will be referred to a commission for determination. Attor- ney General G. w. Pickle of Tennessee filed his answer to that made by the state of Virginia in the suit in equity brought before the supreme court by the state of Tennessee for the settlement of the dispute and the representatives of both sides agreed as to the facts, and the court was aked to make a decree for the appoint ment of a commission to settle the ques- tion. The decree is expected to be an- nounced, probably on Monday.
The age-herald., 1900-04-18
DAMAGE NEAR MOBILE
Rains Caused Several Washouts on
 Mobile & Ohio

Mobile, Ala, April 1.-The continued rains for the past forty-eight hours have caused several washouts on the Mobile and Ohio road and weakened the track in a number of other places, so that it was found wise today not to operate trains on the Southern division There are two washouts, one at Vinegar Bend forty miles above Mobile, and the other at Whites Bluff, just north of Enterprise, Miss. Strenuous efforts are being made to re- pair the damages Although there were no trains out today it is believed there will be a train tomorrow morning. Tomorrow night, at the furthest, trains will resume schedule operation on this road.
The age-herald., 1900-04-18
PASSENGERS RESCUED
Were Forced to Wade Through Three
 Feet of Water

Meridian, Miss, April 1.-The passen- gers and crew of the waterbound A. ". train were rescued this afternoon, but the engine, coaches and one rescung train had to be abandoned.
 The rescued party were compelled to de- bark, wade in three feet of water half a mile, and across Okitibbee river trestle, the foundations of which had been swept away, only suspended rails and cross ties affording foot passage.
 There were several women in the party but the dangerou, zip was made without mishap. A second ecial brought the par ty to this city. With the exception of the Mobile and Ohio north, all traffic remains suspended The water in small streams is receding but larger rivers continue to rise and the water is spreading over the low lands with devastating results.
The age-herald., 1900-04-18
DAMAGE AT HUNTSVILLE
Eight Hundred Feet of the N. 0. & St
 L. R. R. Washed Away

Huntsville, Ala, April T-High water has wrought considerable damage in this city today. A heavy downpour of rain dur ing last night and this morning overfowed several small streams in this vicinity Eight hundred feet of the Nashville, Chat tanooga and St. Louis railroad track west of Huntsville was washed away. Three feet of water on West Clinton street eff fectually stopped the traffic between Huntsville and Merrimac, and the electric cars were operated on only half the line. The new park at the Southern railroad de- pot is ruined. Many families in the north ern and eastern parts of the city were compelled to leave their homes.
The age-herald., 1900-04-18
TRAFFIC TIED UP.
Yesterday Brought No Relief to Grip
 pied Railroads.

vicksburg, Miss, April 17.-Today has brought no relief to the railroads crippled by the heavy rainstorm of Sunday and Monday Traffic south and west Is com :. pletely tied up. The Yazoo and Mississippi railroad bridge at Bayou Pierre, twenty four miles south of here, is four feet under water, and the tracks are submerged and washed out for considerable distance on 2 either side. On the Alabama and Vicks- burg road conditions are fully as bad, if not worse. For four miles between Ed wards and Bolton the tracks are covered to depth of five feet, the overflow being from Bankers creek, which is higher than ever known before. No mails have arrived from the east for two days
The age-herald., 1900-04-18
WHITE WAS THERE
Terry McGovern Failed to Put Him Out
 in Six Rounds

Chicago, April 17.-Tommy White of Chi cago went six fast rounds with Terry Me Govern of Brooklyn tonight finished strong and had the best of the last round. The fight was at 130 pounds. both men being be- low that, although the extra weight was not given out. By an agreement of the principals no decision was to be rendered if both men were on their feet at the end of the sixth round. McGovern would prob ably have received the decision if one had been rendered, as he was on the aggressive from start to finish while keeping very largely on the defensive. The betting be- fore the fight was 10 to 8 that White would not stay the six rounds.
The age-herald., 1900-04-18
WESTERN ALABAMA
 SWEPT BY FLOODS
Entire Country is Submerged and Swollen Waters
 Are in Course of Destruction.

bile and Ohio or Alabama Great Southern have reached here since yesterday. There are washouts on both roads and the tracks are under water. The Warrior river Is over 65 feet high. Northport is almost entirely submerged. The river hill road leading to the bridge has been washed away until there is in one place an abyss nearly fifty feet wide reaching to the door of some of the cottages and there is dan ger of the road caving in entirely. Two houses floated down the river this morn ing and people were rescued from the roofs of others. The river is over feet higher than ever known before and still rising. Much anxiety is felt about the planters along the river banks.
The age-herald., 1900-04-18
Republicans Hold stormy se ession

Nashville, Tenn, April 1.-The meeting of the state republican executive commit tee today was anything but harmonious There will be another session tomorrow that promises to be equally as stormy. The Brownlow element changed base to- day and decided to allow uncontested dele- gates to take their seats in the state con- vention that meets here Thursday. All contests will be settled by committee-just what the Evans men have been demand ing.
The age-herald., 1900-04-18
WIRES DOWN
Wind and Rain Works Havoc Around
 Natchez

Natchez, Miss, April 17.-A severe wind and rain storm swept over this section Sunday and Monday, resulting in much damage to streets, railroads, city property and planters in Adams county and Con cordia parish, Louisiana. The telegraph wires have been down for twenty hours and communication was secured with Memphis at o'clock tonight.
 The rainfall for twenty-four hours was 10 inches and the damage amounts to over $10,000 in this city. Railroad traffic is blocked and two iron bridges have been swept away.
The age-herald., 1900-04-18
samford's Campaien

Opelka, April H.-(Special.)- further returns come in the magnificent canvass for governor made by Hon. w. J. Sanford is apparent. In many counties in which he did not even have time to speak 90 to % per cent. of the vote was cast for him. In populist counties he swept all before him, and in even some of the smaller counties his majority was up in the thousands. In his campaign he antagonized no one, but ran on high, conservative plane, and made no enemies and every indication points to his nomination on the first bal lot
The age-herald., 1900-04-18
SOUTHERN WIRES GUT
Detectives at Work Big Cyclone Visits
 Ragland

Anniston, April 17.-(Specia1 )-Several telegraph wires on the Anniston division of the Southern railroad have been cut and grounded, and the railroad company has detailed detectives to apprehend the wire cutters. Some of the detectives were in Anniston today, but made no arrests.
 Ragland, St. Clair county, was visited by big cyclonic storm this morning Sev- eral houses were blown down and much damage done to property, but no lives were lost.
The age-herald., 1900-04-18
Great Damage at Canton

Canton, Miss, April 1.-The unprecedent- ed rains for the past two days and nights in northern Mississippi have caused the rivers and creeks to rise to such an extent that the water Is higher than has been known for years. The high water south of Canton has wrought great damage to the Illinois Central railroad tracks. Sev- eral trains have been tied up here since yesterday. The town Is full of strangers who are passengers on the delayed trains. About twenty negro families have been compelled to abandon their homes and move to higher ground. The farmers have suffered incalculable losses, thousands of acres of cotton having been planted, all of which is a total loss. Many planters will be compelled to buy seed, which cost 50 cents per bushel and are scarce The
The age-herald., 1900-04-18
WHEELER WANTS SUCCESSOR
He Has Requested Governor Johnston
 to Order Special Election.

Atlanta, Ga, April 17.-A special from Huntsville, Ala, says:
 General Joe Wheeler, of this, the Eighth congressional district, has requested Gov ernor Johnston to call special election to fill the vacancy caused by his resignation as a member of congress-"
The age-herald., 1900-04-18
HAVOC AT TUSCALOOSA.
Warrior Has Risen Sixty-fve Feet
 Northport Submerged,

Tuscaloosa, April T.-(Special )-Tusca- loosa Is completely shut out from com munication with the outside world except by telegraph. No trains on either the Mo-
The age-herald., 1900-04-18

criminal conduct and melting and causing criminal conduct
 Defendant used the following language: Powell knows that there is no strike in fact, hence his desperation Defendant intended by the use of said language, taken in conjunction with the proceeding clause, to charge petitioner with sending out false statements
The age-herald., 1900-04-18
Trains Making Good Time


 Chattanooga, Tenn, April 17.-Assistant General Passenger Agent Benscoter of the Southern railway said this evening to a representative of the Associated Press:
 '"The reports in my office of the arrival and departure of passenger trains over all divisions of the Southern railway show that trains have made better time than ev- CT before and that only one train had fail ed to arrive-the Washington mail last Fri day night, which was held up on a bogus order, believed to have been sent out by strikers"
 G. A. Barnes, local freight agent of the Southern, made the following statement:
 Not single freight train in or out Of this city has been annulled since the strike began"
 A. B. Stillwell, in charge of the situation, reports everything satisfactory. Regular operators continue to leave the railroads daily
The age-herald., 1900-04-18
Enmond Rnstand Rstter

Paris, April 1S.-The condition of Ed mond Rostand, the dramatist, is improved.
The age-herald., 1900-04-18

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The age-herald., 1900-04-18

FAIR AND COOLER WEDNESDAY; FRESH SOUTHERLY, SHIFTING TO WESTERLY, WINDS; THURSDAY FAIR.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-06-01
ORANGES IN JELLY.

Select smali-sized oranges and boil
them in water until a straw will easily
pentrate them; clarity half pound Of
sugar for each pound OF fruit. cut into
halves or quarters. and put them into
the syrup; set over slow fire until the
fruit is clear; then stir into II an ounce
or more Of dissolved isinglass and let 1t
boil for short time longer. Before
taking 1t up try the jelly and IL not thick
enough add more isinglass. first re-
moving the fruit into deep glass dish
and then strain the jelly over 1t.
Lemons in jelly may be prepared in the
same way.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-06-01
CARRIAGE SALAD.

Shred fine a new cabbage. the red cab.
bage is generally most crisp. and set
where 1t is cool while you prepare a
dressing as follows: Beat two eggs and
place them in double boiler. or In
kettle set in boiling water, with salt to
taste, a saltspoon of dry mustard and
pinch of cayenne pepper; when these
are well mixed add three tabiespoonfuis
of butter and half cupful OF vinegar.
stirring constantly until cooked; take
of, add half cupful Of cream and pour
over the cabbage.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-06-01
RA1sEn WHITE FISH.

Clean the fish carefully and steam
until tender. take out the bones and
sprinkle with salt and pepper. Make a
dressing by heating a pint OF milk.
thicken with quarter OF pound OF
-four. and when cool add two eggs and
a quarter Of a pound OF butter, with
Just a little chopped onion and parsley.
Put in baking dish layer OF the fish.
then layer of the dressing, and so on
till the dish is filled; cover the top with
bread crumbs and bake half an hour.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-06-01
Born In No Man. Land.

The doorkeepers OF the United State
senate come in contact with all sorts and
conditions of men. When the senate is IN
session, there is an incessant demand b,
constituents to have their cards sent in
A strange looking individual who hat
been watching and listening in the cas-
corridor said to u doorkeeper one day.
I'D like to have you send in my card.
(Which senator do you wish to seeT
81 don't care"
"But you must send it TO particula
senator. you know. Which is your stateY
Got none"
(Which territory?"
'No territory"
"Where were you bornF'
ain No Mans Land, before the stril
was ceded to the government by Texas
It's now a county in Oklahoma. And
thought as / had no country I'd come t.
Washington. You can keep the card an,
hand il TO the first senator you ketch.
think most any Of 'em would like to NEE
q man like me" New York Sun.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-06-01
IN THE STORM.

~ child, your hero may not BE-
In truth. . hero eli the time;
Remember. Il must chance that he
Shall sill have rugged sleeps 10 ciinh
Don't place him on too high plane,
In fancy; then he will not fall
in your esteem and may attain
, To something noble after all.
Ny boy. don't think your sweetheart bears
A halo on her golden hair;
a crown Of purity she wears.
And you must help 10 keep II there.
But she will have her trying moods
And be not always Kind and sweets
These are LIES nerying interludes,
Sad pitfalls fer unwary feet.
lou both are far from perfect yet.
And quarrels will, UNHAPPY, come;
Both may be wrong; so don't forget.
In Anglers blind delrium.
That sweet concessions each must make
And tender promises renew,
o. alse loving heart may break.
Chicago Record
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-06-01
OyERALLs AND THOUGHT.
The Argument Was Good, but the
Pie was Not Forthcoming.

The man In overalls was partaking Of
his MONDAY lunch on the shady side OF n
high board fence, when a tramp sided
up and sat down on tho end OF stick OF
timber about n dozen feet away. The
tramp had nothing 10 say, but seemed 10
be absorbed in watching the workingman
devour huge wedge of pie, in which he
ALMOST bid the lower half Of his face at
every bite. II was evidently very good
pie. Finally the tramp spoke.
II was just thinking" he began.
"1'hat never makes any callous places
on your hands. docs i'll" laughed the
man in ovcrails good naturcdiy, but the
tramp paid no heed 10 the interruption.
IL was just thinking" he went on,
"what a wonderful country this is OF
ours"
Yes, and it'll be heap sight wonder
fuller when We get through expanding
it." suggested the workingman.
mo doubt Of that" admitted the
tramp. But think OF its extent and
wealth now. Why. did II ever strike you
that we have under our star spnngled
fence. as II were, O00,000.O00 acres of
land. aud our wealth is equal to $4,000
100000? Think OF those stnpendous fig
urcs. sir. and we are only as yet in our
infancy-the youngest nation Of any i'm
portance on the globe"
Its looloo." was the strongest thing
the workinsman could say, but he said 1t
ferventy.
"Yes," continued the tramp. "and think
that for those $4,000. 000. 900 there could
be furnished to our people J0O,OOO.OOO.-
600 pics as big rs that one YOU have just
got away with, and yet haven't stuck a
tooth into n piece OF pie in six months.
] haven't, so help me Dick Robinson"
The man In overalls looked ut him sym.
pathctically.
"WclI, you ought to be in better luck, >"
he said. II eat one IKE 1t every day.
So lopgr Aud he went back TO work,
leaving the tramp on the end of the stick
of timber still Observation-Disclosures
Star.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-06-01
A Republican State Convention
WILL BIZ HELD IN
City Hall, Bangor,
We'd, June ~, 1900.

Al TWO O'OAOAA Es Ms
for the purpose OF nominating . oAndi-
September election; and transacting any
other business that may properly come
before 10. The basis Of representation
will ts ~ follows:
Each oity, town and plantation will be
entitled to one delegate and for each sew
candidate for Governor In 1886 an addi-
tionAl delegate, and for fraction OF forty
votss In excess OF seventy-hve votes an
additional delegate.
Vacancies In the delegation Of any city,
town or plantation can only be filled BY
residents Of the county In which the
The Stass COMMITTEES will b in ssssien
in the reception room Of the hall at one
O'clock o. M. on the day or the Conven-
tion for the purpose Of receiving the ore
dsntials Of delegates. Delegates. In order
to participate in the Convention. must
be elected sussquens 20 the date OF the
The votsfs Of Maine, without regard
10 past Political differences. who are In
favor or sustaiuins President Mckinley
and his disqualification who believa In
the prsssnt gold standard; ~ whatever
ieeisIation viii restore Amssfcan ship
favor Of the Nioarasus canal; Pacific
Gable; national honor st home and
abroad; who believe in frss popular sdu.
cssion; IL the promotion Of the cause Of
tsmpsrancs; ID just and squsl taxation !;
tn an economical and etftsisnt adninis-
iration Of State Affairs, are invited to
unite with The spublieans In the sslee-
ion Of delegates 70 this conyention.
Per Order, Republican State Conmmittse.
J. q. MANLEY. Chairman.
BYRON BOYD, Secretary.
Augusta, Maine, Nay LIST. 1900.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-06-01
STRAWBERRIES WITH CREAM.

Place a layer Of well ripened berries
In a deep dish, cover with powdered
sugar, and continue with alternate lay
ers OF berries and sugar. After the dish
has stood for half an hour cover with
one pint Of rich cream. the whites OF
three eggs and a cupful Of powdered
sugar whipped together and favored
with strawberry juice.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-06-01
cIJRRIED EGGS.

This is a dish much esteemed in warm
countries and very palatable in the
north during the heated season. slice
two onions and fry them golden brown
In butter, add a tablespoonful OF curry
powder (be sure you get the besD, and
one pint OF good stock; stew few min
utes and add cup of rich cream and
add ten hard-b boiled eggs cut in slices;
heat well. but do not boil after the eggs
are added.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-06-01
oRANGEp STRAWBERRIES.

Place in deep dish layer Of straw
berries ana cover the sauce thickly with
powdered sugar; then add another lay
err Of berries, and continue until the
dish is filled. Pour over orange juice in
the proportion of three oranges TO
quart of berries. Let them stand for
an hour and just before serving sprinkle
with pounded ice.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-06-01
what's a Man to dot

"Confdentially," said the undcrtaker's
wife, .'Mr. Smith hasn't paid the bill for
his wife's funeral yet"
Isn't that scandalousY exclaimed
Mrs. Gabbie. Il should think he'd be
ashamed to let people see how little he
thought Of his wife,"
yes, and his brother John, when his
wife was buried, paid the very next day."
$ Huh! Feared like he was glad to get
rid Of her. didn't itT"-Philadelphia
Press.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-06-01
wAsBINGroN oMELEr.

Bring a teacupful of milk to boil
and In it put to soak an equal quantity
of bread crumbs; break and stir togeth-
er until mixed six eggs; add the milk
and bread: mix and season with salt
and pepper, and pour into pan which
contains a tablespoonful of melted but
ter; fry slowly. cut into squares, turn
and fry q delicate brown. Serve very
hot
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-06-01
REEF SOUP WITH oKRA.

Cut one pound of round steak into
bits and fry it brown with one sliced
onion and two tablespoonfuls Of butter;
add three quarts of cold water and boil
slowly for an hour; then add pint Of
okra (sliced) and simmer three hours
longer, seasoning with salt and pepper;
strain and serve. This soup may be
varied by adding Just before It Is done
some canned tomatoes. beans or bits OF
celery.