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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-01-04
THE CHARGES FALL.
The '.Royalist PIotv fn France Didn't
Turn Out Great ATsir.

Paris, January 3.-The conspiracy
trial before the Senate sittings as the
high court, came to an end today, except
Tor the sentences In tho cases of those
convicted. Out of the seventy-fve alleged
conspirators who were thrown into
prison five months ago and who have
been since released in patches, owing to
want of evidence, only Nm. Deroulede.
Gueriu and Buffet have been found guilty
and these three are accorded "extenuating
circumstances which reduces their
punishment to detention In fortress or
banishment Is is understood that the
sentence will vary between five and ten
years detention. President Loubet may
extend pardons in accordance with the
Berengar law In favor of first offenders.
Strong precautionary measures were
taken today in the vicinity of the Senate
house but there were no sign of disorder
anywhere when the judgements were
rendered.
All the nationalist organ describe the
result of the trial as a fiasco for the gov
ernment after the flourish of trumpets
with which 1t announced the discovery
of great plot against the republic.
They insist that the whole indictment
fizzled out and that the acquittal of NJ.
Bullets fellow royalist prisoners dis
poses of the charge of a royalist con-
spiracy. Moreover, they claim that the
evidence proved that NJ. De Roulede has
always been political enemy OF nj.
Buffet
The Journal Des Debats says this
evening:
"The light thrown by tho testimony
has shown that the charges against the
royalsts are perfectly empty. The ac-
quittal of NJ. Bullets co-prisoners has
destroyed the charges"
The high court will pronounce sem
tences tomorrow. NJ. Guerin is held
guilty of conspiracy and of insults and
outrages at the expense of the police,
but he Ia acquitted Of the charges of a
premeditated attempt to kill.
The trial has cost 500, 900 francs in ad-
dition to the expenses of detention. 1T
is asserted this evening that Nm.
Deroulede. Buffet and Guerin will be
to pay costs.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-01-04
THE ROBERTs CASE.

Washington, January ga statement
has been received from the remaining
Utah witness who was to appear before
the COMMITTEES Investigating the case Of
Mi. Roberts of Utah giving the substsnce
of the evidence he would give II sworn BY
the committee. This statement will be
presented to the committee when 10 re-
assemblies tomorrow and II Mr.. Roberts
ooncedes that the witness would so testify
it will be unnecessary to have him come
from Utah. Otherwise the offer Will be
made to bring on the witness In case his
evidence is considered desirs BILE. The
material feature of 10 Is said to be as to
the marital relations existing betwasn
Roberts and Mrs. Maggie Shipp Robertk
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-01-04
wHALLEN's STRONG BOX.

Frankfort KY. January 3.-The lesis-
lative bribery osss was before Judge
Cantrell today. Officers of the Louis
VILE Trust have been cited for o,nt'mpt
for refu sing TO turn over TO the court the
box said to contain $500 to be paid by
Whallen to Senator Harrell II he voted
against Goebel In the contest case. The
response Of President Loving Of the Trust
company admitted that Wballen. Hsrrell
and Ryan rented a box and put some
thing in it, bat alleged that this IL pri-
va,e property. Judge Cantre,l ruled that
the box must be brought to court. Presi-
dent Loving and other officers OF the
trust company were then ordered before
the grand jury TO give testimony in ths
case,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-01-04
THE GoEBELLITE CONTEST

Frankfort. Ky, January 3-The gov
ernorship contest was precipilatsd in the
House today by o motion from Represen-
tative Haswell, Republican for the ap-
pointment of committee OF two Demo-
erats and two Republicans 10 assist the
clerk and witness the. preparation of the
ballots from which the contest commit
ter Is to be drawn ny lot tom orrow. The
Democrats opposed the motion On the
ground that the law provides the manner
of selecting the comm ittee. The motion
uas ruled ont OF order after partisan
debate. The notices of contests Of Goebei
and Heckham were tiled in both Houses.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-01-04
WORD FROM HANNA.
Dossn't Intend To He Chairman Repub-
Iiean National Convention.

Cleveland. Ohio. January S.--Senator
Hanna declared today that although he
had been urged to stand for the perma-
nent ohairmanship of the Republican
National convention he wouidsnot do so:
"There are other mep," hs said. "who
arc more ambitious than l and who value
that honor more than do. will give
way to them."
He also declared that he would not be
cns Of the delegates at large from Ohio,
in the convention.
al greatly desire that Gen. Dick shall
have an uncontested place In the Ohio
deleg CATION at large" he explained, "and
/ am glad to step out In his favor.
"If was to be considered as one OF the
delegates at large. precedent giving the
place TO me as Q senator, there would pe
| a CON test between Gen. Grosvsnor and
Gen. Dick. being cut Of 1t. there WI
| be room for both Of them. as there should
| be and friction will he avoided. "
Senator and Mrs. Hanna and Miss Ruth
| Hanna departed this afternoon for Wash
inQton.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-01-04
FORTY MEN RELEASED.
An Important Order Issued by Gen
Wood.

Havana, January 3.-Today General
Wood ,asued an important order giving
freedom to forty men In the province OF
Santa CLARA. Some of them had been de-
tained without trial. others were suffer
ing excessive punishment. All had been
released ten months before by an order
issued by Gen. Bates but they were i'm
mediately rs-arrested by orders from d.
vision headquarters on the ground that a
de partinent commander did not have the
power to pardon.
After looking carefully into the cases,
General Wood decided that the Judgment
of Gen. Bates regarding their release was
wise and consequently today's order set
ting them at liberty was promulgated.
Reports from other departments are daily
expected and IL is believed that. before
the end Of the month, large number
will be released, especially IN the province
OF Havana. The cace OF these who have
been held for long time In detention
without trial. win be the frat 70 be In
vsssigated.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-01-04
(rALK No. Sl.)
CLOSE TO THE EYES.

Whenever you sse a man wearing
glasses en- the end of his nose you
may know that the glassss arc not
strong enough. Pushing them away
from his eyes makes them magnify
more. Lenses should always be worn
Just as close to the eyes as possible
without touching the lashes. II they
ars correctly fitted vision will be
bsvt when they are in that position.
Really 1t is just as important to have
the lenses in the right place as to
have them of the right focus. II the
eye does not look through the center
there is a prismatic effect. II the
lashes touch there ia irritation. Ii
they ere too far from the eyes they
magnify too much. Every pair OF
glasses sell receives particular at
tention from this standpoint. see
that all these requirements are full
filed. I ses that the lenses suit the
ewes, that the frames lit the face and
that they are a oonve nience and COM
fort TO the wearer.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-01-04
Cannonade of Lady
smith Livelier.
War Office to Get Some New Ar
tillery.

| London, January 4, $50 q. m. There
Is a oomrlets absence of anything new
from the scat Of war. The report OF the
Boer attack upon Moltsno is not yct con-
frmed. Apparently Gen. French holds
nothing within five miles Of Coiesbsrs
Junction. His request for reinforcement ts
dispels any present hope that he will be
able to seize one of the crossings Of the
| Orange river. 1t is probable that when
Lord Robsrta arrives General French will
be ordered to quit his present unsup-
rted position and to concentrate his
command ut De Aar or Orange river. A 6
the Daily Telegraph says, Gen. French
Seems to bs In the position Of man
having tiger cat In trap and unable
to kill IL for want Of stick"
A despatch from Dover Farm an.
nounces that Lieut.. Col. Pitcher has re-
turned there safely from Douglass.
Since CommsnGant General Joubert's
return 10 the front the cannonsde Of
Ladysmith by the Beers has been much
livelier.
four shells killed one officer and thirt cen
men and wounded thirteen officers end
eleven men.
The war Office acknowledges the 10.
feriority Of the regular artillery by au-
thorizina tho equipment Of the new bat
tery attached to the London volunteer
corps with viokers and Maxims, some of
which tho Bosrs use and by ordering one
hundred Of thess i2 IL FOUNDER quick
men OF the new battery Nis.---sin.ss am,
from, the Honorable artillery company.
Right additional militia rsgimsnts have
been called ous.
Seven of those ~ill serve in Ireland, re-
placing the regulars sent to south Africa.
The Hon. Sidney Robert Grsville,
eouerry to Princs OF Wales has obtained
the Princes commission to go to the
front. Rensntly he has been acting as
Lord Salisbury's secretary instead OF Mr.
Schomberg Mcdonnell who has gone to
South Africa.
Among the announcements OF those
who volunteered yesterday appear the
names Of q hundred or more sons OF gen.
tlemsn.
Many of these ara Scotch. The papers
comment upon the fact that In view OF
the state Of public opinion 10 is much
easier to go to war than stay at the oiups.
All parties of England and Scotland re-
port lively volunteering a leading feature
being the great sums raised by private
su Inscription for volunteer equipment
Some of the counties have given sums as
biuh as thirty thousand pounds.
1t IL computed that the provinces have
already raised nearly six hundred
| thousand pounds, while London is Tais-
ing one hundred and twenty thousand
uouuds for the city corps.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-01-04
IN NO HURRY.
Salisbury WiIv Decide About Deiago'
Hay Seizure I'm His own Time.

Salisbury wIu Decide About Deiagoa
Bay Seizure In His own Time.
London, January B-Ths United States
Ambassador, Mr.. Joseph Il. Choate,
visited the British premier. Lord Sails :
bury, at the foreign office this evening
for rthe purpose Of making the frat
official representations on the subject OF
the Dslagoa bay -four seizures.
Mr.. Choate received no definite reply I
the premier Informed him that th
British government had not yet arrived
at any decision az TO whether or not food
stuffs were contraf and Of war But Lor d
Salisbury assured Mr.. Choate that the
commercial rights Of the United States
would be equitably considered and that n
deois: on on this Important matter would
be reached as soon as possible. The inter-
view WAS brief.
The Associated Press learns that Lord
Salisbury hes not only got the attorney
general, Sir Richard Webster, working
seizures, but that he is consulting with
the ablest lawyers In Great Britain. a
| high official 10 quoted as saying:
| HEpaland 10 between Scylla and Chary
bdis. IL We declare food stutfs contrabanc
we put our vessels in q most awkward
position should we be neutral power In
some future war. We are moss anxious 20
| ooussrye the interests OF the United
states. yet self preservation must neces-
sarjly come first"
IL was further learned by representa-
| tive Of the Associated freSs that Grea
Britain may make q new ruling regard
ing contrabanu, making distinction be
tween food evidently intended for domes
tic purposes and food paipabiy intended
for rasions. Under ths latter head nigh
come certain GLASSES Of canned 1ods
The British government fully realize
that the presen ations of MIR. Choate vii
compel it TO decide this far reaching mat
ter and while his request has been mad
and argued In the most friendly spiris
ths quandary Is not relishsd by Lord Saiis
bury, though 10 10 not regarded likely q
cause In teYnationS ii friction. One thin
Is certain, the question will not be settle
lhurriedly though It Is impossible even 10
the cabinet ministers to forecast the dat
when Mr.. Choate will receive dsnnis
answer.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-01-04
WEATHER OBSERVATIONS.

The agricultural department weather
bureau for yesterday, Jan. 3, taken at
p. m, meridian time, the observation fol
each section being given in this order
Temperature, direction of wind, state oi
weather.
Boston. 10, W. clear; New York, e
Sk, snow; Philadslphis, 22. NV, oleal
Washington. 20. W, clear; Albany. l6, NV,
ciaar; Buffalo, "a, W, oloudy; Detroit, 90,
SW, clear; Chicago, 2s. ), p cldy; St
cl ar; Bismarck. IL, NV, oiear; Jack
ville, Al, NV. clear.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-01-04
oLAIMs AGAINST SPAIN.

Washington, January 8-The Senate
COMMITTEES on foreign relations today pre-
sartsd a report upon Senator Eoar's rsso-
lutlo on in regard to claims of citizens Of
the Unitsd ttStss against Spain. The
com lnittse gave schedule Of claims
amauDtin9 TO over million dollsrs, and
added:
sit is impracticable to state even ap-
rroxipl ateIy the amount actually due on
these claias or to aliegs in view Of tts
stats Of records Of the state department of
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-01-04
THE WEATHER.

Boston. Jaunary S.-Loeai foreoas o.
Fair weather Thursday; partly cloudy /;
fair weather Friday; warmer Thursday
afternoon and Frida y light winds gsner-
ally southwest.
Washington, January 5.-Forecast for
Thursday and Friday: New England
and Eastern New York: Generally fair; /;
warmer Thursday; fair Friday; light
west to southwest winds.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-01-04
DINNER AT THE WHITE HOUSE.

Washington, January 3.-Fhe first of
tbs formal dinners of the social season
at the White House was 9 iven by Presi-
dent and Mrs. Mckinley tonight the
memte.s of the cabinet and their wives
teing the guests Of honor. Invited to
meet them were members Of the Senate
and HOUSE and a few other persons.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-01-04
MINNIE SELIGMAN WANTS d.
VORCE.

St Louis, January s.-Minnie Sslig-
man Cutting the we'll known actress to-
day, through her attorney. ex-Gov. John
ston, filed suit in the Circuit court r..
divorce from her husband. Robert Gu.
ting. Sns alleges dssertion. The couple
were married in 1879 and separated In
1903.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-01-04
LOCAL WEATHER REPORT.

Portland. Jan. 3 ls0o-Ths local
weather bureau records the following:
ga. m.-Barometer, 30 9l2; thermome-
ter, 5; dew point. Il; real humidity, "a;
direction of wind. W; wind velocity, 4;
state of weather, clear.
sp. m.-Barometer. 30.l7S; thermome'
ter, s: dew point, o; real humidity, oS;
direction of wind, W; wind velocity, q;
state of weather, clear.
Max temp, IS; min. temp, A; mean
temp, 10; max wind velocity, 10 SW
precipitation--24 hours, %.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-01-04
MIR. BOUTELLE IMPROVING.

Bangor, January IA private letter
from the attend ng physician says:
"I am very glad to be able TO tell you
that Congressman Boutells has made
some further progress since I wrote you
on Friday last.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-01-04
AUSTRIA GETTING INTO GAME.

Buda Pest, January s.-Ths Pesti Air-
Iap says that the Austor- II ungarian gov
srnment oontsm plates spending 30 Ooo, oOo
pounds Immediately for increasing the
army and navy In consequence OF the
grave E1zopean situatiop.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-01-04
ANYON {:

who has ever kinded a fire with charcoal
knows it is quicker and cheaper than wood.
BENsOS'5 ALWAYS READY CHARCOAL
is put up in big paper bags ana sold at all gro.
cers-is much superior TO common charcoal ana
really costs less To prove this buy ohe basket
then same moneys worth OF bags and sec
which makes biggest pile.
BIG BAGS I0c AT ALL GROCERS.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-01-04
GIFT TO CONCORD SCHOOL.

New York. January 3.-The world to-
morrow will announce that George X.
Sheldon a and his brother, Wall street
brokers, hafs gwen sisl, ,eoc ~ St. Psups
school Of Concord, y II.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-01-04
PART OF GENERAL PLAN.
rmportanee Given to Col. Pitchers
Victory.

Victory.
London, January s.-From q source
which has many facilities for gaining in
side news from South Africa. . rsprsssn-
tative Of the Associated Pres lsarns that
Col. Pitchers occupation Of Douglass is
regarded a. merely the frst step Of Gen.
Msthuen's carefully matursd plans 10
ouiflank the Boers According to his
authority, 1t is probable Uoi. Pitcher. iu
conjunction with Gen. Babington's force
from the Modder river. will proceed to
the rear Of those intrsnohments which
now prevent Gen. Asthuen from proceed
Ing to Kimberley. Col. Pitcher has only
aeort 40 miles travel before he achieves
this end and, II this understanding Is
correct, an attack BY Gen. Nsthusn and
determined effort TO relieve Kimberley
may be expected any day.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-01-04
TO GO WITH THE BoERs.

Washington, January 8 3-Capt. Carl
Rsichmarin Of the 17th infantry and as
sistant adjutant general of volunteers.
has been detailed by the Secretary OF
War TO accompany the boer army in the
war In South Africa.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-01-04
BoER RETREAT CUT OFF.

London, January 9, p. ma special
despaton from Naauwpoort, dated Tues
day. January 3, says the .British COM
msnd Norval's Point bridge with two
guns and also command the Co'esberR
bridges and that the Beers have no way
10 retreat. except by way Of Normbefg
The despatch adds tnat big developments
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-01-04
FIaHTINa AT ooLEsBERG.

Naaumpoort, Cape Colony. January Q.
There was brisk fighting today in tht
hills around Colesberg The Beers stub
bornly resisted the British at every point,
but gradually Ietreatsd. The British hold
the extreme position 20 the south aud
sast overlooking the town.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-07
The Cotton Markets.
NEW YORK COTTON MARkE

NEW YORK COTTON MARKET
New York. Feb. 6--'rhere was great
excitement In the cotton market to-
day and fluctuations took Il range of
twenty-four points. There was a
heavy interchange of business between
the longs and the shorts, which kep.
the scope of the market active all day.
The character OF the business showed
broadening interest. including heavy
buying orders from England and the
Continent; renewed buying by the
South, a good demand from spinning
districts, from Wall street and from
theRVest. The selling was by parties
who felt inclined to take profits. The
market opened steady at n net adj
vance of one to five points, and the
advance was promptly Increased to fiji
teen to twenty-elght points on the clos
Ing figures OF yesterday The more di-
rect bullish influence was the renewed
leading strength shown by the spot
markets in the South. which was
promptly responded to by an advance
of 4iAG7-6iths lit the Liverpool market
along the future schedule. while the
English market for spot cotton showed
the greatest activity OF recent times at
further advance OF 1-32d Private
cables at'.hc same time reflected much
concern respecting the question OF new
crop acreage. The close was firm at
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-07
COTTON RECEIPTS.
AMONG OUR coTTON aIE>
Norfolk, Va. Fe

Moderate weather in Texas and the
Southwest Light rains in the Gulf and
Atlantic States.
Spot cotton in Liverpool a:vcaced
1-32d. Sales. 10000 bales. The contract
market closed unsettled and IRREGULAR.
five to seven points advance
Bar silver in London closed at
277-16d. decline of 3-16d., against
2I3sd last year
United States port receipts yester-
day were 32,SS7 bales, against 25,3oa
bales last year and 23,6l6 bales in
1897.
The five leading interior towns have
received during the half week 37.15s
bales. against 25,s19 bales last year and
1906 bales in 1897.
The contract market in New York
closed firm, advance of "a 10 90 points
on old crop months and 10 to % points
on new crop. March, SIG to SIT; May.
SIS to $40; August, SIS to S.19;l Octo-
ber 7.49 to $50. Spot quotations ad-
vanced Mc.
New Orleans contract market adj
vanced IS points on March, closing at
sos. Spot cotton advanced &c; mid
ding, firm, at SIC.
Receipts at New Orleans to-day are
estimated at 1900 to $4,000 bales.
against $500 bales last year and 5,Oo6
bales IN 1897.
Houston receipts to-day are esti-
mated at 1000 to 5000 bales. against
2.s97 bales last year and $3.50 bales in
1897.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-07
ABBOTT MORRIS,
ABBOTT NORRIS. W. ~, MARSHALL.
NOT1CE-All Investors or Homeseekers Will
Do Well by Calling on
MORRIS, MARSHALL 81 CO !,
REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE AGENTS,
NEW PHONE ssi OFFICE, 1853 PLUME STREET
REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE
EGGs-ouIet at lac. rer dozen.
MARSHAL]

E(iGS-Qulet Ut lac. per dozen.
BUTTER-Good country 13S01Sc,
COUNTRY HAMS = Steady: Smithfeld.
sI PSooTXToES-Northiern. White $1,000, *
barrel: yellow. sl.6O.
oN1oNs-si.S6g2co per bag s"sa' oarfel
BERMUDA-None.
FRUITS.
Da ArR EsriSsrs o ssnggss 'ss9a0 per
: LEAONS-SS.00 per box.
PEACHES-None.
f EHssRLA 50 Hd5 sssoa'oo per bag
PINE APPLES-1o9l2c.
BAN BAMA iS11S.re ioo BUNCH. 6oc3sl5o
CCafLIiFFosSRNiA VS o r cSei ss@ Mos.,,,
s30oGS.25; seedlings. s3.0C03.25 navels si'oj
Gi.J0 per box; Jamaica. $500 per box.
GROCERIES.
FLoUR-N1arket steady: spring wheat.
patent. $40: winter wheat. patent. SIS.
winter wheat. half patent Sass; win,
wheat. family. s:.55: winter wheat. fair 10
good grades of extra. s3.so; winter wheat
sI mEAI ff bag 100 lbs, o7o.; 90 h. bar
91c.
COFFEE Much higher; Java. 2sa27c.:
Lag haguay nzine l2 aS 5si sh0ice Rig il
&c .: common. do, sMaSSie. '''', 49, seS
CHEESE = Large full cream, 1870.
small full cream. l31s9lic.
selling sugar at delivery prices has been
suspended for the present All quota ton.
will be made T. o. b. Norfolk. Cut Loaf
5.55; Patent Cubes. $50: Powdered. '5.25:
Fine Granulated. 5.15; Standard Granu.
lated E6.t 5l5 No; 40; No .. 4a5; No. 10.
put up IN 2 and lb sacks, in barrels. 5.25;
in cases. and ID. cartoons. SIS. Sugar
has advanced 10 points.
SfRUPS AND McLAs5Es - 2tnrke;
nrmer at the Mdvcaco: syrup. good "a
ehoicel-2l6i2Se1i lower grade syrup, 12916e-;
mol2sses, Porto Rico. N20G2Sc
PROVISIONS
BULK NEATS-Markct firm: rib s,Jcs,
SHE; bellies. eastern. lght-wc.ght. 6asc.
bellies: western. heavy, Csc.
HAMS-SuEar cured. 1liac.
DRY PLATED JOWLS-iNc.
PORK PLATES-5ssc.
MESS poRK-lsos and 1899. SLIGO.
HAM P0RK-,New. si2.45.
sO-lb. tubs and 5O.lb tins &c. more.
WooL-unwnshcd. iSc.: bulky. to &c.
Icss: wt,hcd wool 2hr. black l2Hc. TO LOG
filDES-G. s., ~; green ca; dry flint,
IA DRY salt, ilia: damaged I.
SALT FISH.
HERRING-New North Care ina cut,
a.2' Eastern. barrels. sS75I4.75 Potomac c,
spots loo-lb. kegs. s5.T5; maclierei, good
No. ., 5000; white fish, now catch. 1GO-lb
kegs. $500; So-lb. kegs. $3.50; 70-lb. kegs,
FRESH FISH.
Spots. per pound. BE-: croakers. per
pound Dor 4e;; ctsaSylors; per pound. ia5e.
sheephead. per pound. &c.