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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-05-02


IL could be easily identified.
The womAn's shoes, stockings and oor-
sets were found in another part of the
stall whers the fire had not reached, and
her hat and set of false teeth, stained
with blood were found ousiue, upon the
barn figcr.
A pisos Of oak, two feet iu lsngth and
two inches square was also found, oov-
cred with blood and matted hair, and
1t is evident that the terrible blows which
crushed the skull wers infiiotsd with this
weapon. A dillgent search was made for
the knife with which the throat had evil
IDENTIFY been cut, but up to noon 1t had
net been found.
From indications which appeared
about the barn door, 1t seemed that the
victim had been lured into the barh and
assaulted Just iaaiaS the door.
"After being knocked down by the
blow Of the stiok, the woman was evident
ly dragged feet frat into the pen. her
body being nearly under the feed bog,
when her throat was out, sthsre being
three distinct stabs. either Of who h
would undoubtedly have caused her
death, even II she was alive after rec iv-
ing the terrible blow from the stick OF
wood. Excelsior was then brought down
from the scaffold. placed over the body
and set on Ore. Her left arm was burned
to crisp, and her clothing wa. entire ly
consumed BY the flames. with the ex csp-
tion Of her oorsets and boots which were
practically burned.
It is learned that the woman had besn
living for some time In Eliot with q man
who WIS not her husband, and was about
to become a mother.
She came here about O week ago and
took up her residence with the family of
Samuel Locke, GO years of age. Mr..
Locke states that he left his house at six
O'Clock this morning for days work In
the woods and knew nothing OF the mat
ter until he was summoned home and was
tola of the murder.
From a carefnl examination of the
Vicinity of the barn 1t 10 lsarned that the
murderer lsft the barn from ths rear
door, which was found open and proba-
tly ran up q COW path leading toward the
tracks of the Eastern division Of the
Boston g. Maine road, hut ths dlrsotion
taken after be reached the tracks, cannot
be GsoeI tainsd.
The authorities have gons to Elliot TO
interview the man with whom Mrs.
Spraaue has bsen living, and he will be
asked to explain his whereabouts sInce
Last night.
SeiectmAn g. q. DurgiL and Constable
Lewis B. Hanson returned from Eliot to.
night and while there found that the
man with whom Mrs Spragueshad at
one time lived had been out OF town dur
ing the day. but arrived on the g. 40 train
tonight. he was dressed In new suit
Of clothes. when he returned, and wa
slightly Intoxicated. He is under sur
yeillanee, and lscal officers, acting under
orders of County Attorney Matthews Of
Berwick. will 60 to Eliot tomorrow morn
ing to have him give an aosount OF him
self during the early hours OF today.
Aniautopsy.will be performed tomorrow
by Drs. Gerrish and Jacques. after which
the coroner's jury win be convened.
Coroner Ham has summoned the fol-
lowing jury to cit on the case: q. S.
Durgip, True s. Goodwin, S. L. Hunt.
rsss. Florsnes j. Knight, Stephen &.
Harvey and E. Newell.
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BITTER AS TO JONES.

Concord. N. H., May There is large
number Of delegates In the city tonight
to attend the Democratic state conven-
tion which assem- bias tomorrow morning.
The preliminsries were arranged at Q
meeting In Union hall this evening.
The platform will declare In favor Of
the. Chicago platform, endorse Bryan,
strongly oppose trusts and imperialism ;
express sympathy with tae Beers and
take the usual Democratic position on
the tariff and state issues.
The delegates ere bitt,r In their com-
ments upon the stand taken BY Hon.
Frank Jones and other prominent Demo
Gratis who have Joined forces with the Re-
publicans.
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MAINE COMPANIES ADMITTED.

Boston. May 1.-The New England
States Veteran Firemsn's League this
afternoon met and admitted to member.
ship the Niagara Veteran Firemen asso
citation Of Brunswick, Me-. the Kenne-
bunk Veterans Of Kennebunk. Me-, and
the South Weymouth Veteran Firemen's
association.
The Invitation Of the W altman assccia-
tion that the tournament be held in that
city en- August 10. was Accepted. Is was
voted that the league purchase line OF
the bsst class Of rubber hose made for
use al the tournaments.
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BRoM LORD ROB ERTS.

London. May 1, i.65 p. m.-Ihe follow
ing despatch has been sent By Lord Rob
srts 70 the war office;
"Bioemfontsin, April s0,-Ths Beers
made very persistent attacks around
Thabanchu Saturday and Sunday but
the position whieh the Eighth (Run.
dIe's) division holds 10 very strong and
he had the assistance OF Gordon's and
Diokson's brigades. the cavalry under
Erenoh and Smith Dorriens Infantry
brigade and body of mounted infantry
under Ian Hamilton. Pole Carsw's d.
vision returned from Dswetsdorp yester-
day.
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LOCAL WEATHER REPORT.

Portland. May 1, 1900. - The local
weather bureau records the following:
sa. m.-Barometer, 20.696; thermome-
ter, 4S.0; dew point, ,27; rel. humidity, AZ;
direction of wind, NV; velocity, o; state
of weather, clear.
Sp. Barometer, 20. sci, thermome-
ter, $50; dew point. 25; rel. humidity, A +;
direction of wind, NWi velocity, 6; state
of weather, clear
Max. temp. 81; min. temp. A; mean
temp, so; max. wind veloc., % NJ; pre-
cipitation-24 hours, OIL.
WEATHER OBSERVATIONS.
The agricultural department weather
bureau for yesterday, May l, taken at s
p. m, meridian time, the observation for
this section being given In this order
Temperature, direction of wind, state of
weather.
Boston, SO. W. clear: New York, GO.
NE cisarl philadelphia, 90. 5,
clear; Warrington, 90, s. clear; Al.
bany, 81. NV, clear; Buffalo, 50, NV.
clear; Detroit. SO, sE, olear; Chicago, 10,
sc. p cldy; St. Paul, "a, W. clear; Huron.
OAK. ~. NV. oleafj bismarck. 90, N,
clear; Jaeksonvilis, 20. L. p. sidy.
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eat the same tlms the Beers who had
escaped earlier In the day from our I'm
agined trap returned In force on Diok-
sons left aad rear with two guna In
these circumstances Dickson resolved 20
rstirs; and he only just withdrew In
time."p
The Blosmfontsin correspondent OF the
Times, teiegrAphing Monday says' "The
fighting at Thaha N'Chu is Of . desul-
tory nature. Whole front is now to be
swept by mounted troors, preparatory
to definite forward movements for
whioh the foross may now be ter med
organissd."
FROM MAFEKING.
Londsp, Mar 2.--Lady Sarah Wilson,
tslegrsphins from Mafsklng, April ~.
says;
"The Investment IL 90 close that no
runners have entered or issued forth fcr
ten days.
"There was o terrific bombsrdment on
April IL, but. with the exception OF dss :
troying some houses. IL was harmless
Ths Bosrs then made determined attack
on the southwestern forts which was
SUCCESSFULLY rspulsed.
"Ths Beers have formed q new laagsr
on the south. Many horses ara dying OF
horss-sick nsss. Trees are being cut down
for fuel.
"The garrison IL now eating the am
bulanoe oxen, ressrving the mules until
the last. The daily ration Is now ak
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BANK MEN

above all others should use Benson's
Charcoal for kindlings, as it would show
to the world that they use economy in
their homes and everyone would have
confidence in the bank. Big Bag l0c.
At All Grocers.
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ELECTRICAL WORKERS STRIKE.

Springfield, Mas May 1.-THE Elsc-
trical Workers Union -of. this city, form
ally declared q striks against the New
England Telephone and Telegraph coE-
psny this noon and all this mem bers of
the union employed on the Western d.
vision were called out. They have been
out since yesterday, but the strike was
not formally declared until today. Five
fOremsn who refused to do the work Of
the men who were out yesterday have
been discharged BY the company and this
is given as one of the reasons for deolar.
ing the strike today. The primary Gauss
Of the strike 10 the company refusal OF
q den and for more pay.
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THE WEATHER.

Washington, May 1--Forecast for
Wednesday and Thursday: New Eng
land, Fair Wednesday and Thursday,
winds becoming fresh to brisk south
erly.
Boston, May 1-Iocal forecast for
Wednesday--Fair, clear weather, light
to fresh variable winds.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-05-02
WoN,r co NO OANADA.

Chicago, May i.--Admiral Dewey has
decidsd not to accept the invitation
extended him by q delegation Of repre-
sentative Canadians to visit Canada IN
July.
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GIVEN MORE TINE.

Washington, May 1.-The President
has issued a proclamation extending for
six months frcm April II. the time
allowed spanish subjects In the Philip
pines to designate their allegiance In
accordance with the treaty.
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NO TRUTH IN STORY.
The Danish Island Yarn Denied Ia
Washington.

Washin Rton, May 1.-The sIts depart-
ment authorizes the declaration that Il
has never recognised any individual In
connection with the proposed acquisition
By the US. Of the iilands OF the Dam
ish West Indies; that it has no knowledge
that any private person hfs sver inter-
posed in the negotiations on that subject,
and finally that the negtt'atioEs have
never been Influenced directly or indi-
rsctiy BY Unofficial persons.
The New York Times Of yesterday pub
lished q stszy to the sff iot t1at the ne
gotiations for tho sale Of the Danish iAl.
snds to the United States had been
blocked by Henry A. Rogers, one Of the
directors Of the STANDARD OH company.
The story was to the sffeot that Mr.. Kog-
srs represented to the Danish goVsrnmens
that the Standard OIL company controlled
20 senator's and that no treaty could be
ratified without the oompany's conteat.
He demanded f4o0, 900 az a commissions
for the sale Of the islands to the United
Statea
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fHrncIAI ro rHa rREss.l

South Berwick, May 1.-The early re-
ports Of this horrible tragedy as pub
lishsd in the afternoon papers, covered
the details Of ths murder almost a. we'll
as they are known here tonisht. Ths
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ArIsCIEILANE0Ug.
FALLING
HAIR
RESTORED

by warm shampoos with CUTIoURA 6oAP, fol-
lowed by light dressings with CUTIcURA, pur-
est Of emollicnts and greatest of skin cures.
This treatment WIN clear the scalp and hair
OF crusts, scales, and dandruff, soothe irri-
tated, itching surfaces, stimulate the hair
follicles, supply the roots with energy and
nourishment, and produce luxuriant lustrous
hair with clean, wholesome scalp.
Sold everywhere. PdiTgE ID. ANS O. Coxy eo,e Prcps
Boston. az" How 10 rtedaes Luxnnani har.h fFea.
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WITH DULL JACKKN IFE.

How Murdered woman's Throat Was
Cut.
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Continued ON Second Page.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-05-11
WARNING ORDER.

Louis Helbron, as Trustee, for Emma
Heibron, Plaintiff, VS.. j. e. Kirby and
f. W, Putifoy, Defendant-Miller Circuit
Court,
The defendants, j, e, Kirby and L. w.
PuriCoy are warned to appear in this
court within thirty days, and answer the
complaint of the plaintiff, Louis Hellbron
as Trustee for Emma Heilbron.
j. ID. SANDERsoN, Clerk.
BY CHAs. M. BLOCKER, ID. G,
WILLIAMS q ARNOLD, Attorneys for
Plaintiff.
May 10, 1900 1l-lt 81 W
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-05-11

Yesterday, Mrs. George Lowery,
OF this city, was on her way to the
depot for point in Canada to visit
her sister, and before she reached
the depot a letter was placed in her
hand saying that the sister she con-
templated paying a visit to, was
very sick with pneumonia. She
had hardly got settled in her seat
on the train before telegram was
given her, saying her sister was
dead. She went on the journey,
having other family ties and friends
whom she wished to visit.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-05-11
WHITE ORGANDIES,

Where quantity counts we
lead ! Where prices and quail
ity counts we win ! Get in
touch with ourqualities and the
little prices we ask on fine
quality will convince you Of the
fact that we are the leaders in
this particular line, Make
good your opportunity, for the
day is close at hand when you
will want this line Of goods,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-05-11

Some of the Democratic papers
say it will be Bryan and Dewey af-
ter the Kansas City Convention.
Is it possible that the old "sea dog"
is making bluff for the first place,
in order to get second choice? We
hardly think so.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-05-11
PARASOLS.

In this Springs gathering we
have almost any wanted style
that can give added charm to
your beautiful costume, The
finest ones are exquisitely
beautiful. Yet even the com
monest kinds are pleasing and
attrsctiVe.
Ask to see them.
Special Prices.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-05-11
TABLE LINENS

Honest linens Of pure faxen goodness need cost but
lte ms week you will buy from u.s. for we have placed
on sale this week some particularly good linens Just think
% % nch nch al al linen Deachod Pamask 6oc quality Soc
II inch all linen beached Damask ST. rs oualiW 81 90
75 X inch all linen beached Danask $3.50 qualify i.i5
- =; % lnch double faced Satne beached Damask, $50
Hal oeached half linen Table Damask rs & 35c. uus f7c
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-05-11
Notice to Tax Payers in Improvement
District No. 8.

You are hereby notified that un-
less your taxes are paid by the 18th
of May penalties will be attached
and suits instituted Immediately
against all delinquent tax payers.
We have already given more than
the allotted time without attaching
penalty, We hope that the few who
have not paid will do so at once, and
thereby save penalty and costs to
themselves.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-05-11

At the primary in Little River
county, one of our former fellow
citizens captured a Justice of the
Peace Office in the Arden precinct.
1t was 7, G. Hodge. The precinct
formerly voted about 22 votes at
formes primaries, but the Arden Mill
Company ran the vote up to IA and
the Captain captured the honors-
if there be any in an Office of this
kind. We have known Mr. Hodge
for several years and he will make
good officer.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-05-11
The Collar

Is the most CONSPICUOUS part of a
mans attire. Have them laundried
where the best work is done. We
have a machine for removing the
rough edges from collars and cuffs,
Let us call for your bundle.
RALPH Bros. STEAM LAUNDRY.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-05-11

Mr.. John A. Doherty, one of
Texarkana's civil engineers, who
has lived here a long time, and who
engineered the work on the Chic
Boulevard and also the lake, and
was for a time City Engineer for
the West Side, has been appointed
Chief Engineer of the Red River
Valley Railroad, with headquarters
at Colfax, La. He is worthy of the
place given him.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-05-11

The openings for the second story
of the opera house front have been
placed, and the masous are busily
filing in the brick. Mr.. Hardin
says he will have the house ready
for next seasons business.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-05-11

Harry Garrett, st. Louis lum-
herman who has an interest in sew
eral saw mills in Texas and Lousi
ana, is here today. He will go to
Conroe, Texas, where he owns an
interest in a big MILL before he re-
turns,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-05-11

The ladies wonder how Mrs. B.
manages to preserve her youthful
looks, The secret is she takes
Prickly Ash Bitters, it keeps the
system in perfect order. For fur.
ther particulars call on all drug.
gists.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-05-11

For a stiff neck there is nothing
better than a free application Of
Chamberlain's Pain Balm. 1t quick
ly relieves the stiffness and soreness
efecting a complete cure. For sale
by Smith Drug Co.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-05-11

Mr.. George Harris, who pur-
chased the DR.. Lovette place on
State street, is having plans made
for modern two-story house to
take the place of the one now
standing.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-05-11

The Populists at Sioux City have
expressed preference for ex Con.
gresham Towne as the running
mate for W, j, Bryan, We suppose
they would give away however,
should the Democrats find a strong.
er man for the place,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-05-11

Billiards. Snow Liniment cures
rheumatism, neuralgia, headache,
sick headache, sore throat, cuts,
sprains, bruises, old sores, corns,
and all inflammation. The most
penetrating liniment in the world.
Price % and SOC. Sold by Smith
Drug Co.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-05-11

The Court of Criminal Appeals at
Austin has granted new trial TO
Carl Winfry, the man who shot and
killed Ben Miller. The case will be
tried again at the Boston District
Court.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-05-11

Editor Gardner took down his
fishing tackel this morning aud in
company with Manager Brown OF
the Telephone Company, left for
Spirit Lake to have day Of hshing.
We trust they will have plenty of
luck.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-05-11

We Always Keep tull line of
"Crescents" and"Sterllng' bicycles,
which we guarantee in every par
ticular, Sold on monthly payments
The Edwards Harness Co. 326
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-05-11

Try the new remedy for costive.
ness, Chamberlain's Stomach and
Liver Tablets, Every box guaran,
teed. PAIGE Doc, For sale by Smith
Drug Co.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-05-11

The middle of the road Populists
have nominated Wharton Baker for
President and Ignatius Donnelly for
Vice President.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-05-11

Prickly Ash Bitters cures the kid
neys, regulates the liver, tones up
the stomach and purifies the bow
els. Sold by all druggists.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-05-11

For whooping cough, asthma,
bronchitis, consumption, no medi-
cine equals Billiards. Horehound
Syrup. Price, rs and SOC. Sold by
Smith Drug Co.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-05-11

j. G. Kennedy, Roanoke, Tenn, says
~ cannot say too much for DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salve One box of 1t cured
what the doctors called an incurable ul-
Ger on my Jaw" Cures piles and all skin
Diseases, Look out for worthless imita-
tions. Embry Drug Co.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-05-11

The Gun Club will shoot this af.
ternoon. They will have new
member-T. G. Hodge who says he
is cracker jack shot at doubles, but
poor on singles. Watch for his
score and see what kind Of a record
he makes.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-05-11

If your watch needs cleaning or
repairing take it to Schuster's 2O8
State Line Avenue. IL
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-05-11

If you wish to sell or buy anything
in the real estate line, it will pay
you to consult w. R. Kelley, State
Line Ave, over Water Cos. office.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-05-11

Miss Anderson, of Mena, arrived
to-day and will be the guest of Miss
Ruby Thompson, for a few days.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-05-11

The easiest and most effective method
of purifying the blood and invigoratng
the system is to take DeWitt'S Little
Early Risers, the famous little pills for
cleansing the liver and bowels. Embry
Drug Co.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-05-11

All kinds of stringed instruments
at Beasley's-violins, guitars, etc.
Prices very low. ! 7
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-05-11

Our prices defy competition in
the line of harness, buggies, phae-
tons, surreys, road wagons and
farm wagons. The Edwards Har-
ness Co. 2 2h
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-05-11

For RENT-Ofices with water and
closet in the Lester building. Apply
A. H. Sewer, Agent. 4,29
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-05-11

If you want good groceries, good
treatment and right prices, trade
with the Lambeth Grocer Co., 222
East Broad street. "a
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-05-11

Those who went to Shreveport
on the T. s, & N, yesterday report a
splendid time.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-05-11

IT your piano needs tuning call
at Beasley's music store, and secure
the services of L. G. Neal of Salt
Lake City, a first class tuner and
repairer. Charges reasonable. II
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-05-11

"DeWitts Little Early Risers are the
finest pills / ever used" 4" d. j. Moore,
Millbrook, Ala. They quickly cure all
liver and bowel troubles. Emby Drug Co.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-05-11

Are you going to make a birth
day PRESENT. Chas. S. Erber can
suggest something nice. 316
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-05-11

WINDOW SCREENS. For window
screen, at lowest prices, apply to
the Standard Novelty Works
phone l25. SO
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-05-11

Mrs. Jack Frost of N. Y. has ar
rived in the city and is on exhibi-
ton at S. NJ, Ragland's. Al
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-05-11

Courteous attention and prompt
delivery of all goods bought at the
Lambeth Grocer Co. Give us a
trial. 54
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-05-11

Mrs. Frank Cromwell accom-
panied by Miss Lizzie Miller left this
morning for Bonham, Texas, to
visit Miss Cora Riding.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-05-11

Lumber delivered to all parts of
the city, by the Standard Novelty
Works. 80
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-05-11

Desirable homes on easy terms.
See W. R, Kelley, 226 State Line
Ave. 3-19
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-05-11

l have cash purchasers tor desir-
able city property. W. R, Kelley.
State Line Ave-, over Water Cos.
office. 1923
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-05-11

The best OF everythil G the mark
ct affords, at Huddleoton Bros
meat market
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-05-11

Anything you want in the real
estate line on any kind of terms
W. r, Kelley, 226 State Line Ave.
over Water Co S Office. ZIG
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-05-11

The grandest display of brilliant
cut glass in the city at Erber's.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-05-11

Buy you refrigerator from
Booth. 81
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-05-11

Eupion oil is the best on the
market.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-05-11

Ralph Bros. have machine that
irons the edges of>collars and cuffs.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-05-11

Rattan rockers from 50 to 500 at
w. H. Booths. ST
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-05-11

The Needle Craft Club are pre-
pairing to have a reception.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-05-11

Jewelry OF every description at
Schusters, the old reliable. IL
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-05-11

Bed room suits in oak, mahogony,
birds eye and walnut, at Booths.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-05-11

Catch on to Mrs. Jack Frost of
N. Y.-at S. N. Ragland's. AZ
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-05-11

The best ice boxes and refrigera.
tors at W. H. Booths. 81
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-05-11

Don't have any oil in your lamps
but Eupion.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-05-11

Chain purses SOC to $3.50 at Err
ber's. 3 IS
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-05-11

What is the matter with the cot.
ton factory?
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-05-11

II you are thinking of buying a
vehicle OF any description, it will be
to your interest to see The Edwards
Harness Co., before doing so. 325