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The Portland daily press., 1900-11-29
A BRILLIANT EVENT.

One Of the most brilliant Masonic
events held in Portland for long time
was the public Installation and banquet
OF Portland lodge, No. l, last night at
Masonic hall. The attendance was very
large, many LADIES' being present. Mo.
Wo. Winfield 5. Choate OF Augusta, g.
III. OF Maine, was the installing officer.
He ottfolated In most graceful manner
and was assisted by the retiring master
OF the lodge, Thomas L. Mcdonald.
The officers installed were:
W. M.--Charlss o Berry.
s. W-George III, Allan.
y j, W.-Warren w. Cole.
Treasurer-M. W. Albro Il. Chase, p.
q M.
Seo-Geo. +. Gould.
The appointive officers were:
5. D.--Fred erick j. Ilsley.
j. Do iris E Gerrish.
s.. S.--H. Il. Murdoch.
j. S.-Charies II. Sanborn.
Cha plain-Rev. w. ). Bovard.
Marshal-W. Is. Andrews.
Organist-Walter s. Smith.
Tyisr-Warren q. Carney.
Following the installation came a BAN
quet which was served in the banquet
hall. One OF the pleasing features oil
the evening was the presentation to
the retiring master OF a jewel, the pre-
sanitation address being made by Charles
Dunn, Jr p. NJ. Following the ban.
gust speeches were made by the Grand
Master and by Albro K. Chase, Hon.
Joseph IL. Locke and others.
The Portland daily press., 1900-11-29
CONTEST WILL GO ON.
Brya Evidently Regards Himself Any
thing But Dead Duck.

Lincoln, Neb, November 2S in an
swer to oongratulatory address pre-.
sented by the Bryan home guards some
d avs ago, william Jennings Bryan this
evening sent a letter to II. Il. hockey,
than ri ng him for the expressions Of es-
TEEN and concluding as follows:
"When political party meets with re-
verses the greatest consolation the oandi-
date has, aside from the approval OF con-
silence Is the knowledge that he retains
the confidence of those with whom he was
associated, and / thank the guards for
this assurance, The contest between
Democracy and plutocraoy Will go ON and
those who believe In the declaration of
Independence ana the doctrine OF equality
before the law must still defend human
rights from encroauhmen5 and greed.
The Portland daily press., 1900-11-29
VETERAN FIREMEN's BALL.

The eighth annual ball Of the Portland
Veteran Firemen in City hall last night
was largely attended and was very
brilliant aft air, one OF tbs most success
ful balls that this organization has ever
given. The entertainment was given
by the Bates College club with an over
ture by Chandlsr's orohesta. The pro-
gramme was an excellent one and all
OF the numbers were literally applauded.
Following the concert came the grand
march which was he'd by James Il. Jason
and Miss Jennie Jason. There were
about $50 couples In this march. The
officials of the affair were as follows:
Floor director, James L. Jason; assis.
tant floor director, william Ross; aids,
Capt. John Il Loring, Capt. ohm b.
Brown, Capt VIM. Il. Hamilton. Lieut..
Levi nj. Blake, George Il. Greel, Charles
O doodhue, W. r. Berry, David Gibson,
James Il Harmon, Richard O'Dell,
Eliphalet Greedy.
The reception committee was ex-Presi.
dent James W. Plaistsd, President Nahum
Littlefisld, First Vice President Charlie:
+. Dam, Second Nics President Ambrose
Mcdonald, Chief III. N. Eldrldge, ex'
Chief Richard IL. Ball, ex-Ohief Charles
Fl. leighton, Capt. Thomas Conner, Rob.
ert p. Jewett. Daniel Ii. Towle.
The Portland daily press., 1900-11-29
DESCENT ON CAPE COLONY.
Believed Te Have Been Planned ny
Roer LIT aders.

Edenburg, Orange River Colony, Sat
urday, November "a The Beers are most
active between the railroad aud Basuto-
land, south of Ladybrapd, Tnaba N'Chu
and Bloemfontein. General DE Wet and
former President are at De Wetsdorp.
1t is believed they ore preparing for de-
scent on Cape. Colony for recruits ana
supplies. AS counter move, tEo bat
talions of the guards, grenadiers and first
Cold Streams. hold all the foIds OF the
Orange River from AIiwal North to the
Orange river station, hut small parties oil
mounted Boers are able to cross the river
almost anywhere The British have
great need of more mounted tsoops O6h-
erwise the capture OF Dew ct is hopeless.
The Portland daily press., 1900-11-29
BLIZZARD SWEEPS CAPE BRETON

Sydney, q, b November % Quite a
blizzard swept over the town last night
and this morning Three schooners broke
loose from their moorings and are beaohed
In the upper harbor. Two OF these, the
Vidette and Julia Forsey belong TO For
tune Bay, N. f., and the other Is q two
toumast schooner from Lunenberg. They
will be- tloaesd OF tomorrow. The schoon-
srs wore light and waiting for coal on
International Pier when the blizzard
struck in.
Arch Mcdonald, section foreman OF the
sydney and Louisburg railroad was
killed by the afternoon express, the snow
being SO binding he could not see or hear
the trains approach. The steamer Tur-
ret Bell arrived tonight from Boston, ~
hours overdue. Steamers Britannia and
Eva are expected before daylight.
The Portland daily press., 1900-11-29

clash; and every day brings . fresh de-
velopmant In their com meroial relatlons.
Eighteen montna ago We signed treaty
OF commerce In Washington; and VIZ nave
reason to hope that the United States
Congress and our Parliament Will conss'
crate by their vote thia new instrument
OF peace, union and concord.
III do not regard the United states as .
powerful branch detached from the past
century. In the new humanity when t1e
Americans already constitute, we Una
the blood and spirit OF the old races, OF
the old European races which are
mingled there and 1 ask II there Is not
somethinQ OF the French woman. even
the Parisienne, In the fncomparaDie
charm OF the American woman. In real
ity, you Americans 90 not merely carry
forward; you create. And the coupling
Of the names OF President boubet AND
President Mckinley In one toast marks
the common ideal which our two nations
pursue. May they ever be united"
MIR. Gowdy, speaking In response TO the
toast "The day we celebrates" said that
THANKSGIVING day was to the American
fete of religion and patriotism.
''It stamps religion upon our nation,
he continued, with security as positive
and definite as the state itself. A crate.
rul heart VIII be ,rus heart. a eraeetui
people will be q successful people.
Thanksgiving day with the Amerf-
cans Is not selfish fete. We crown our
success with good from all and entertain
kindly feelings toward the homes OF our
fathers.
1--WE rejoice that the cordial relations
between ourselves and Fra noe have been
strengthened and that our trade has In
creased. But, while thinking OF our own
country, let US not forget the welfare OF
France, whoss hospitality we enjoy and
who always extends to us such cordial
welcome and such fraternal greetings.
N. Cornely of tho Figaro, M, lie
Blowitz, Paris correspondent of the Lon
don Times, M. 6asson Deschamps and
others spoko,
The Portland daily press., 1900-11-29
WILL DE SETTLED FRIDAY,
Telephone Mates To Bs disposed OF
Then.

The aldermen may arrive at decision
on the telephons question Friday sve'
ming. Yesterday they decided to hold
another caucus at that time to discuss
behind closed doors, this Interesting sub
ject. It was also announced yesterday
that following the caucus which would
convene at 2 80 O'Clock a public nesting
OF the board would be held.
The members OF the boa I'd are still re-
ticent and refuse to give the public anJ
information when asked about the Pc
titions OF the Dirigo and New England
Telephone companies. All that can ns
learned about the situation Is that a re
mark coming from authoritative sources
was dropped last evening TO the effect
that the much postponed question would
be decided, once for all, at meeting e
follow a caucus Friday evening.
The Portland daily press., 1900-11-29
TROUBLE WITH TURKEY.
Council of Ministers Mad About visit OF
the Kentucky.

| Council of Ministers Mad About visit OF
the Kentucky.
New York, November 2s.-Cable advices
say that the Vienna Tagsbiatt publishes
a despatch from Constantinopls to the
effect that the Turkish council of minis
teIs have held conference 20 determine
whether or not the Fending OF the United
States battleship Kentucky to Smyrna
should be regarded as ansact Of hostility.
| According to the Tageblatt's despatch
| the home ministers urged the severance
OF diplomatic relations with the United
States and even went SO far as to threaten
war unless the Kent 1cky should be with
drawn from Turkish waters.
The ministers express the belief that
the European powers would not permit
the United States to attack Turkey, and
| that country, therefore, would BE- safe
in taking a defiant attitude.
| Washington, November 2S.-Ihe bat.
tleship kentucky arrived at smyrna this
morning.
THE kENTUCkY'S VISIT.
Washington, November ,s6.-An Fer
rough hey, the Turkish minister here
called ON Secretary Hay today relative to
| the visit OF the battleship Kentucky to
the Turkish waters. After his talk with
! Secretary Hay the minister declared that
the kentucky's visit conveyed no me
mace and that 1t had no bearing upon
the diplomatic relations between the
Turkish government and the United
Stats. Inquiry at the state and navy
departments today as to the Kentucky's
mission elicited the simple statement
that the visit OF the Dattisship TO smyrna
| had no hostile significance.
| Meanwhile it is understood that the ne
gotiations between Mr.. Grisoom, our
charge at Constantinopls and the Ports
| for :he settlement of the missionary
claims and the question as to DIR. Nor.
| toms exequatur as consul at Harpoot, are
progressing with indications that COM
promise will be arranged.
| KENTUCKY SEAWOkTHY.
Washington, November rs The navy
de partment has given no further orders
for the Kentucky beyond those dirsoting
her to proceed to smyrna for i've days
stay. The department has received let
| ter from Captain Chester or the Ken
| tucky, mailed from Gibraltar, telling Of
storm which the ship passed through
ON the Atlantic and the opportunity 1t
offered OF testing the sea going q uaiities
OF the big pattieship. The storm arose
| on the 3Oth ultimo and ragged that day
and the next. The waves tore away the
starboa life boet and beat IL to pieces
This was the only mishap. Captain
Chester says that throughout the storm,
| the battleship behaved beautifully and
showed exceiienu seaworthiness.
The Portland daily press., 1900-11-29
BOGUS CHECK MAN SENTENCED.

Lawrence, Mass, November sS SAM
uel Josnki, q commercial traveller, who
is said co be wanted In over dozen
New England cities, including Portland
and Lewiston, Me on charge OF cash
ing bogus drafts, was sentenced to term
In the Concord reformatory today. Here
be was charged with the larceny of 500
from X j. Hughes by means OF draft.
JoshkI made confession, 1t appears
that he had been following a theatrical
company on its tour or New England
and mad been spending money freely en-
terbaining chorus girls. he was ARE ST.
ed in Springfield and brought to this city.
The Portland daily press., 1900-11-29
kRUsER MAY VISIT AMERICA.

New York, November l8.-Michsel
Davitt cables from Parasite tina Evening
Journal to-day that Mr.. Kruger, reply
ing to the question II ne HAD any inten-
ton OF making his future home in the
United States, said: 81 never oontem-
plated going to America to live although
l have received several pressing invita-
tions to do SO am seriously considering,
however, short visit 60 the United
States. The severe haruships OF winter
travel would not deter me, old as am, II
/ were sure could accomplish any good
for my oppressed country
The Portland daily press., 1900-11-29
GOLDEN WEDDING.

wedding OF MIR. and Mrs Wesley Mari OF
West Baldwin was eel ebratsd MIR. and
Mrs. Mar have always lived In West
Baldwin and are weil known and very
popular. There were about nifty guests
In attendance at the anniversary yester-
day. Included in the number were MIR.
and Mrs. Herbert ID. Mari and daughter,
MIR. and Mrs. George E. Boothby and
daught er, Mr.. and Mrs. w. III. Sanborn
and daughter and Miss Olive O. Warren.
all of this city. In~the evening q musical
entertainment was furnished and refresh
ments were served. MIR. and Mrs. Mari
received q large number or beautiful
presen e. during the day.
The Portland daily press., 1900-11-29
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The Portland daily press., 1900-11-29
DEATH OF ADMIRAL MoNAIR.

Washi naton, November 20 Rear Ad-
miral Frederick e.. McNair died at his
residence In this city this afternoon at
$50 clock from a STROKE of apoplsxy
he had been In poor health for many
months and 1t was In. contemplation to
take him co Europe Yesterday he was
taken violently Ill and today his condi-
ton became SO critical that his atte nd
ing physician called In for consultation
DIR. stone, one of the naval surgeons.
but the Admiral slowly sank away. he
was the ranking rear admiral OF the
navy and the officer next In line to Ad-
mfral Dewey.
The Portland daily press., 1900-11-29
THE DEFENDER.
of the New Yacht Has Be
gun.

Bristol, r November 2S.-The pre-
Iiminaries to the construction OF the
American yacht which will sail as the
cup defender, are now well under way,
although the actual work In the HERES
hoff's shop will not DOM uence for
month or more. The plan for the keel
mould as shown by figures or dimen-
s,ona Indicates q shorter and deeper Keel
than is on the Columbia and for 1t an or
der OF 50 tons of lead has been placed In
New York. The Tobin bronze plates for
the yachts sides have been ordered In
Ansonia, ct and the steel angles Tor tine
frame are being moulded &C Steelton,
Pa.
When the material Is ready for ship
ment the shop crew Will be called in and
construction will commence.
SHAMROCK II BUILDING.
Glasgow, November rs Though MIR.
George l.. Watson, the designer OF Sir
Thomas Liptonis nsw challenger for the
Americas cup, admits that the lines OF
the shamrock IL. nre .quitefsettled upon
and that the building OF the yacht 10 IN
progress, he Will not tell at which Clyde
yard she Is being constructed, as be re-
lied ON excessive secrecy. He said he had
q lesson with the Valkyrie. Every pre-
caution was taken at that time, he
added, but the American reporters gained
admission to the yard and pm blished par
ticu lars about her. lie declined to give
an opinion as to whethsr these details
guided the Herreshoffs, but said he was
taking care TO prevent any facts leaking
out this time.
The Portland daily press., 1900-11-29
ANOTHER BIG PAPE Il MILL

Bangor, November s8.-Another pulp
and paper plant for northern Maine Is
indica ted in the deal just consummat-
ed In Bangor between John Cassidy. j..
r. webber and q, p. Wsbber OF Bangor
on the ons hand, and George IL. Ham
lin Of Orono on this o Their by which the
Grindstons Falls on the east branch OF
tho Penobsoos on the line OF the Bangor
and Aroostook railroad, 10 bonded TO
the latter. Prof. Hainiin Is now at work
on the Details of q plan which will be
announced in due time, but which IL
not available for publication.
The Portland daily press., 1900-11-29
Will Boom His Business.

s. Laval, a merchant OF DaIIas, lex
writes: 81 thought / would have to give
up business, after two years Oh sunorlns
rom general debility brought on by over
work and long hours, but four bottles
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The Portland daily press., 1900-11-29
TURKEY PAYS.
American Indemnity Settled BY Pur-
chase of ship.

London, November 29.-'An imperial
trade orders the immediate signature of
a contract for the con struction of fast
cruiser wit b the Cramps OF Philadel-
phia,' says the Constantinople CORES
pondent of the Daily Chronicle. "Ihe
price agreed upon VIII give sufficient
surplus TO pay the American indemni-
ties. Thus the United States gain an i'm
portant commercial and diplomatic sue
cess.''
The Portland daily press., 1900-11-29
RAN DOWN FACTORY.

Machias, November 2S.-Schooner
Eau pa which arrived here last night
from Boston, while coming 60 ner uock
fouIe mr. anchor and before her Roadway
could be checked ran into factor % OF
the Saacoast Packing company, breaking
in the southside of the building ana
showing her lib boom through the ROOF.
The factory building was damaged 20
at considerable extent. Inc schooner
iibboom was broken on and all her head
gear carried away.
The Portland daily press., 1900-11-29
GEN. EGANs CASE.

Washington, November 28.-Ofiicials of
the war department deny positively that
Commissary General Ryan now under
suspension from the army, has been re-
instated. 1t is further said that General
Egan has filed no formal application TO
have his sentence set aside. 1t is under
stood that General Egan might be REIN
stated al any time upon condition that
be would accept immediate retirement,
but he has shown no disposition 60 aonede
TO such an arrangement.
The Portland daily press., 1900-11-29
BIDDEFoRD MAN VICTIM.

Biddeford, November q. Mrs Georgian
Beauuoin who resides with her four chill
dren at Peppereil block. In this city, re-
ceiyed a telegram this afternoon which
conveyed the Information that her hus-
band Napoleon Beaudoin, 81 years old,
was q passenger on the steamship st, DIAL
that was wrecked on the coast OF Labra-
dor last Wednesday night. Beaudoin was
on his way to Biudeford to join his
family when he went down in the
wrecked steamer.
The Portland daily press., 1900-11-29
BRIEFLY TOLD.

The Vienna papers do not credit the
report the meeting of the Turkish coun-
ci OF ministers to consider war against
the United States.
The once ffamoua trottsr Axtell was
sold by W. j. Llama TO q ii. Barlow OF
BinghAmpton, N. X, for s14. 700
The Portland daily press., 1900-11-29
A GOLD NINE TRUST.

London, November 29.-Ths Daily Ex-
press this morning Publishes a rumor
that gigantic gold mine trust has been
formed, including Messrs. John ID.
Roc kefeller, Cecil Rhodes, Alfred b cit
and Joseph Benjamin Robinson.
The Portland daily press., 1900-11-29
LIME WORKS BURNED,

New Milford, Conn, November S6.-The
extensive lime works owned by Charles
e. Griffith of Danbury and located at
Bardman two miles nerth OF here were
burned tonight Loss $40, 600; Insurance
x25. 900.
The Portland daily press., 1900-11-29
TO CURE A coLD IN ONE DAY

druggists refund the money II il falls TO cnre
L. w. Groves signature IL on each box. abc.
The Portland daily press., 1900-11-29
LooKING UP KRUGER.

London, November rs There Is some
comment here on the arrival in London
OF Sir Henry Howard. the British minis
ter &C The Hague. IL 10 officially ex-
planned that SIR Henry IL taking holi-
day, but It is admitted that his presence
in this city is not altogether unoonnected
with the approaching arrival OF Mir.
Kruger at the capital Of Holland, and the
promissd demonstration which, natural
", would be very embarrassing TO ths
British representative were he at the
Dutch capital.
The Portland daily press., 1900-11-29
IN BEHALF or BOERs.

Paris, November 2S The general
council OF the Seine today unanimously
adopted q resolution that the French gov
erninent should take the Initiative l n the
endsavor 20 bring about an arbitration OF
the issue between Great Britain and the
beers
The Portland daily press., 1900-11-29
NO PLACE FOR COLoNISTS.

London, November 2S.-The British
commissioner In south Africa, Sir Alfred
Milner, warns the colonial office that no
one should 20 to South Africa at present
with the view of seeking employment In
the NEW colonies; unless they have So
cured an appointment or have ample
Drtyafa maans
The Portland daily press., 1900-11-29
KRUGER's MISSION.

Paris, November aS.-The conversation
which former President Kruger had
with the French minister of foreign
affairs, NJ. Deicasse. yesterday. was CON
lined to the former sounding ths latteI
as to the probable attitude OF France In
certain eventualities.
NJ. Dsicasse let 1t be understood that
France had not changed her attitude
since he explained the government 8 20.
sition In the chamber OF deputies lasi
March.
Mr.. Kruger did not formulate any po-
sition and did not intimate what he In
tended TO do, but IL Is believed he viii
take the first official diplomatic step at
The Hague.
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