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The Portland daily press., 1901-02-28

South Portland Annex.
alton Bill.
Why People Across Harbor
Object To 1t.
Tsrrc1AL TO THE rBrss.l

Augusta, February e7.-The McKeen
the HOUSE at o'clock Wednesday after
noon.
First In orde came another admission
on the part of Mckeen relating to the
money held back from the Pomolo0ical
society He agreed that he received the
money from the state on May z, 1896
His first payment to the society was 500,
paid on May 10. 1895; the next payment
was made on August 10, 1896, of $500;
the last on September 3. 1876, of $500.
John W. True or New Gloucester, who
was president of the Pomological society
IN 1896, was put on tae stand. lie ex-
hibited q letter from Mr.. McKeen dated
February "a, 1896, In which he said thai
he was glad the sooisty had Strengthened
ont Its differences and he thought there
would be no trouble In getting the money
from the Council at their next meeting.
This was introduced to show that Nc
Keen was convsrsant with the fact that
matters were adjusted.
MIR. A. l.. Andrews of Gardiner, one
of the officers OF the Pomologioal society
in 1895, testified that the officers in that
year could not get their stipend. The
matter was brought up at q meeting in
August and Mr.. Andrews was appointed
as q committee to visit tbs state treasnr-
or. lie then found that the money had
been drawn by Mr.. Mckeen. At the
time OF the State fair MIR. Andrews stat
ed that II the balance Que was not paid
over on the next day he would bring
the matter before the snciety. On the af-
ternoon of the next day Mr. McKeen paid
the balarc ce. MIR. Andrews could not say
that MIR. Mokeen had received nctIce
that the matter would be brought before
the society II the payment was not made.
MIR. Charles s. Pope OF Manchester,
said that he was employed by Mr.. Nc
Keen in j 8 to work for the Board of
The Portland daily press., 1901-02-28
He Is Quite the hero of
the Hour Now
Small Reliance Placed in Offers
To Make Peace.

London, FEBRUARY T.-Gen. French's
most recent success, combined with the
other advantages gained by the English
forces in South Africa, have ereaped a
most hopeful feeling in the war office
here. Lord Raglan, under secretary for
war. described 1t today as being 'the
thin end Of the wedge and this also is
the opinion OF the mill tary critics who
relterate that while the war cannot be
expected to emu with a sudden stroke
this constant capturing Of men, guns,
supplies and horses means that the opsr-
atiOns will soon be reduced to a dacoit
stage.
General French Is quite the hero of the
hour on Pail Mall, though or course,
General Kitcheuer's controlling hand is
recognized under every circumstance. lt
is felt by Mr.. Brod srick and Lord Roberts
that so long as the British forces are do
ing something to diminish this Beers
supply OF men, mounts and ammunition,
they are achieving the only possible oh
jeotive at present In sight. 1t is not be-
lleved TO be at all likely that General
Kitchener Will grant any armistice AS a
preliminary to peace or, IL he does, he
will not let the war office know of IL un-
I'll he learns the result. In fact, small
reliance is placed on such an offer, for
even If General Botha gave in. the war
otfice is inclined TO consi1er that his ac-
ton would only affect the foros under his
Immediate, individual command and that
the same policy which Is now being pur-
sued would have to be continued against
the othsr Bosr forces operating in violnI-
ties far removed from the Boer COM
mander In chief.
The Portland daily press., 1901-02-28

tire Board, MIR. Adams thought It was
beneficial to the farmers. The seort tlry
consulted with the different members
and thus kept In touch with them. Mr..
Adams volunteered the statement that
not a cent Of the states money WAS used
In furthering his campaign for the po.
sitioD OF cattle commissioner.
Mr.. j. A. Roberts, member OF the
Board OF Agriculture, said that be had
talked with Mr.. Mckean In regard to
the alleged Irregularities In the finances
of this office. Mr.. Roberts advised MIR.
Mckeen to ask for an Investigation at
the hands of the Board at the time OF
the last annual meeting, and Mr.. Mokeen
said that he could not do 10 hs the pro-
gramme Of the meeting had been already
arranged. Mr. Roberts said he had never
made a careful examination OF the books
OF Mr.. MoKeen. On cross examination,
Mr.. Roberts was asked about an inter-
view purportinR to be with him In
which he made references to the ques-
tion OF the ssoretary's giving bond.
He denies statements made In the inter-
View which were printed in the Maine
Farmer Mr.. Roberts on redirect oxami-
nation, said 1t was his purpose to SECURE
n ore meetings OF the Board and more
authority for it. The Board is in session
only two days and then the members go
home. In reply to MIR. Spear. he said
TINT the memper in each county ls In
touch with the secretary and the members
correspond with the secretary. So far as
hs knew, the relations had always been
satisfactory. The institutes had been
well attended and successful.
W. Ii. Moody OF Liberty was the next
witness. He had been member OF the
board six years and at one time was
It's president. lie was q member during
the Blue Hill tuberculosis Investigation.
He did not advise MIR. Mexican 20 pro-
ceed in that mattsr. The matter was
talked over by the members OF the board
The Portland daily press., 1901-02-28
SPORTY LEWISTON.
They Had Real Prize Fight There
Last Night.

Lewiston, February 21.--About 1900
people gathered at city hall. Lewiston,
Wednesday night to witness the ten
round bcnt between Dick O'HFisn Of
Lewiston and SANDY" Furgsrson OF
Boston. 10 Diok's corner were MsMan-
nus MoDonough and "Spin' Mahaney OF
Lewiston and Frank Rose or Boston.
Furgerson's seconds were Ma haney, Har-
rigan, . Brien and McMannus or BC ston
"Mickie'' Sears OF Lewiston was chosen
referee.
The principals entered the ring at 1880
and the lighting began at 10 S2. Both
men were In the pink OF condition, and
It was evident from the start that the
battle was for blood.
Tbs first round opened with consider
able fiddling. Furgerson appeared little
nervous while "Diokii was collected, ano
considerable running round, while
o. Brien took things easy. There was
some heavy hitting by both boxers, but
owing to EurRerson's long reach, he
landed the oftener of the two. They
mixed 1t up In an extremely warm man
ner and necessarily there was a good deal
of olinching. Honors were about even up
to the fourth round when both men
sett led down to hot lighting at short
rArgs. This was followed by olinoS IN
which Furgerson fouled his opIonsnt by
giving him the knee, and Referee Sears
deolal ed . 'Br,en the winner. This ar
nouncement was received with cheers
mingled with hisses,
The preliminary bouts prior to the
main hight were between 10 Sal men, and
ware exceedingly good.
The Portland daily press., 1901-02-28
THE WEATHER.

Boston, February 27.-Foreoast: Thurs
day fair weather, west winds. Friday
warmer, partly cloudy weather. probably
without precipitation; southwest winds.
Washington, February a7.-Forecast
for New England: Fair Thursday and
Friday; fresh to brisk nOrtherly winds.
Portland, Feb. ", l9Ol,-Ths local
weather bureau records the following:
sa. m.-Barometer 20. .733. thermome.
ter. 10; dew point, /; rel. humidity, 4S,
direction of tine wind, W; velocity Of
the wind. IA; state Of weather, clear.
sp. m.-Barometer. 80 9O7; thermome-
ter, 10; dew point. 2; rel. humidity, AZ f.,
direction OF the wind, w; velocity of
the wind IA state OF weather. clear.
Maximum temperature. IS; minimum
temperature, Is; mean temperature. 90;
maximum wind velocity, rs 5 ~; precipi.
tation-2 hours, o.
The Portland daily press., 1901-02-28
BOTHA'S SURRENDER.
Trustworthy News That Boer Leader
Has Given Up.

London, February 2S.-Ihe Daily
Chronicle which has received q report II
believes trustworthy, though 1t has no
means OF verincation, that General Eotha
has surrendred TO Lord Kitchener, sayE:
According to earlier Information,
General BothA was 30 have been received
at Lord kitchaners camp about the end
or this week. but II tine foregoing repoI {
is correct events have ripened with une1-
peoted rapidity.'
GENERAL ACTION FORECASTED,
London, February Is. S.-Bennet Burleigh
wires to the Daily Telegraph from de
Aar, under Tuesday date as follows:
1.-The Orange river remains high. Our
columns are Tightening their grip upon
Steyn, De Wet and Hertzog near Pstrus-
Vile and our patrols have been engaged.
anticipate that general action Is
about to be fought and that the collision
is likely to prove serious
The Portland daily press., 1901-02-28
MADE BIG HAUL.
Thieves Secure $4,000 worth of
JeweIry From New York Residence.

New York, February 27-A burgl ry
In which the thieves secured $50, COO wori h
of jewelry from ths residence OF Francis
b. Hoffman, produce exchange broker,
living on East Seventh street, was made
public tonight. The burglary took plat q
early Tuesday morning After the
burglary was discovered a small bottle OF
chloroform left by the thieves was found
In the pantry. No arrests have been made.
The Portland daily press., 1901-02-28
Notable Speech BY
Bacon of Georgia.
Mr.. HOar's Protest Against the
Measure.

Washington. February 2s.-The Senats
passed the army appropriation bill at
IL 54 O'Clock, containing the propositions
OF the Republican majority for she tenn
porAry government OF the Philippines
and for the future relations bet tween the
United Statss and Cuba. Many amend
ments were offered to both propositions
but were voted down. The original
Spooner amendment was amended re-
garding franchises as proposed by Mr..
Hoar, the latter proposition having been
accepted by the majority yesterday.
The Portland daily press., 1901-02-28
Wild With ECZEMA
And Other Itching Burning
Scaly EruptiOns with
Loss of Hair
SpeedyCure Treatment$1.25

with Hot Water and Cuicua Sc to
cleanse thkened
rubbing, and apply Cucura Ointment
irritation inflammation and sOohe
take Cucura ReOvent (50c to cool and
cleanse price, often sufficient to
disgung and humang skin, scalp and
blood humors, with loss of hair when all else fails
instant relief
mits
a remedies
fa
itching burning skin, eczema; the
scaling psoriasis crung of the
facial pimples and
anxiety of
all demand
uperhuman virtues successfully with
beyond all
doubt No statement made regarding them that is not JUSTIFIED
the 10 ar
relief the certainty of speedy and cure
them
skin cures remedies of the civilized world.
The Portland daily press., 1901-02-28
Millions of Women Use Cuticura Soap

bsautyinx the skin for the sn & or
oneng
ANNOYING rcns for too free or nea
al H.
the WORLD
The Portland daily press., 1901-02-28
wEATHER DESTINATIONS.

The agricultural department. weather
bureau for yesterday, Feb. "a, taken at G
p. M, meridian time the observation for
this section being given in this order:
Temperature, direction Of wind, state OF
weather;
Boston, 20 degrees, w, clear: New
York. 26 degrees, w, clear: Philadsl.
phia, 80 degrees, NV, clear; Washington,
80 degrees, NV, clear; Albany, Is degrees,
W, cldy; Buffalo, IL degrees, W,
CLOUDY; Detroit, Is, NV, clear; Chicago,
IS degrees, n. clear; st. Paul. 20 degrees
s. clear; Huron, OAK, % degrees,
cloudy; Jacksonvilie, 81 degrees, NV.
The Portland daily press., 1901-02-28
1soO ENGINEERS STRIKE.

Cleveland, Ohio. February 27.-As a
result of the refusal of the Lake Carriers
Association to grant the demands Of the
marine engineers for additional help in
the engine rooms of steamers, national
president George Uhler this afternoon
declared strike in force affecting about
1900 engineers on the great lakes.
The Portland daily press., 1901-02-28

tion, which was adopted, nays, %; noes,
~.
During the early part Of the day. the
oonferBnoe report upon the fortiflcationE
appropriation bill was accepted BY the
Senate.
The Philippine amendment as agreed
to In the Senate IL ~ foiiowss
All military, civil and judicial powers
necessary TO govern the Philippine isi-
anda, acquired from Spain by tne treaties
concluded ct Paris on the tenth daY Of
December, 1893 and at Washington on
the seventh day OF November, 1900 shall,
until otherwise provided by Congress.
be vested In such a manner as the Presi-
dent OF the United States shall direct,
for the establishment OF civil govern
ment and for maintaining and protecting
the Inhabitants OF saio islands In the
ana religion.
Provided that ali franchises granted
under the authority hereof shall con-
tain reservation OF the right to alter
amend or repeal the same.
Until q permanent government shall
have been established In said archipelago
full reports shall bs made to Congress
on or before the first day OF each regu-
lar session OF ali legislative acts ana pro-
oeedings OF the temporary government
instituted under the provisions hereof |;
and full reports OF the acts, doings OF
-
OF the archipelago and OF its people, shall
be made to the President, including all
Information which may DO useful TO the
Congress in providing more permanent
government,
Provided, that no sale or lsase or other
disposition OF the pablic lands or the
timber thereon, or the mining rights
therein shall be made, and provided
further, that no francnise shall be
ganted which Is not approved by the
President of the uEtesd States and is not
in his Judgment clearly necessary for the
immediate governments of the islands
aud Indispensable for the interests Of
the people thereof and which cannot
without great public mischief be post
poned until the establishment OF pprma-
nent civil government; ana all such fran
ohises shall terminate one year after the
establishment OF such permanent civil
government.
IN THE HOUSE,
Washington, February s7.-The House
had n busy day OF routine agreeing to
the conferenca reports on the fortitica-
tions, District OF Columbia and the mill
tary academy bills, the last named CON-
tained the antI-hazing legislation. The
naval appropriation bill was sent back
to conference after the defeat OF a mo-
ticn to concur In the Senate's provision
for three more submarine torpedo boats.
Ths Louisiana purchase exposition bill
which has been in precarious parIla.
mentary state, WAS finally sent to confer
ence for an adjustment OF differences.
Several bills for statues we're disposed
OF by parliamentary manoeuvres The
revenue cutter bill also received a re-
verse, the House ad1ourning when an
effort was made to take II mp. Early
sessions begin in the House tomorrow.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-07-16

Company A Of the Seventh Regi-
ment, Boys Brigade Of Pennsylvania
were encamped near the bridge on
the Brandywine yesterday and at
tracted much attention. The boys
are on tramp through the country,
having started from Lancaster a
week ago.
In the afternoon the boys were
given leave for few hours and they
visited places OF interest in the city.
Captain Cudlipp says that the lads
enjoy their military experience.
They have been marching for one
week the object being to cover TWEEN
ty miles each day. This programme
has been followed since the company
left Lancaster. Nothing has occur
ed SO far to mar the pleasure Of the
tramps,
Many persons virited the encamp.
ment yesterday afternoon to see the
youthful soldiers. Camp was struck
at 3 O'Clock this morning and the
company started on a march to New
ark, Del. 1t was expected that the
camp would be established in Newark
before 10 o'clock this morning.
From Newark Captain Cudlipp will
try to 60 to Perryville, Nd, and az
ter day there will start for Lancas.
ter by way Of Pomeroy, Pa, ana
other towns until the detachment
strikes home once more.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-07-16
TUESDAY, JULY 10, 1901
Tel. ~ second.ciass mail matter.

IT is said on good authority that
tine Democratic majority OF City
Council has agreed upon the men
whom they will elect to the several
positions in the city government
The slate Is somewhat after this
order: City Auditor, John Bough.
man; AUDITOR clerk, Dennis Con.
nell; city treasurer's clerk, VIM. p.
Monaghan; coal oil inspector, John
J. Ry ran; clerk of council. WIN. l..
Hamann; bailif OF council, W. E.
McNabb; clerk OF market. A. J.
O'Nelll; meat inspector, unexpired
term, George Adele; superintendent
OF crcmatory. Charles Cannon; as.
s,stants, James Friel. Thomas Ma
gee and Peter Garner.
Mr.. Cannon was not present at
the caucus. which may or may OF
have significance in it. At any
rate il looks as if Harry Smith has
been deposed as leader by Prince
Mouseley, who got two positions
out OF the fight, while Harry Smith
got only one, but good one, that
Of coal oil inspector. The Demo
Gratis had three hours talk be-
fore they agreed upon what the
majority would do. and then there
were dozen happy men, and a great
many disappointed ones.
VIM. l.. Hamann. who was chos-
en- for city clerk, Is lacky man.
He has just served two years
term as city treasurer, and will
step from that position into one that
pays as well, for two years more.
He Is a capable man and we'll liked
by the people.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-07-16
Crazed by hazing.

Harry Craven Of Mt Vernon, 10
years of age, grandson OF the
late Admiral Craven. U. S. N, was
Yesterday committed to Blooming
dale Asylum by Justice Dykeman.
at White Plains. He is said to be
a hopeless lunatn.
Young Craven comes of family
noted in the annals Of the U. S.
Navy. Only recently his sister
christened a torpedo boat named in
honor of her grandfather.
1t was at the Naval Academy at
Annapolis that young Craven re.
ceived injuries, according to the be.
lief Of the people Of Mt. Vernon,
which resulted in his insanity.
Going there as an appointce at large
last summer, it's asserted that one
night he was hazed by party OF
fellow students. and from that time
bis mind has been affected.
Until recently his mental trouble
was not sucn as to require close con-
frement. Trained nurses attended
him and he was allowed to 60 about
freely. He attracted attention by
throwing handfuls Of money at dogs.
The authorities at Annapolis deny
that Craven was hazed while at the
Academy. During the SIX weeks he
was there they say the third class
men were all on 4 cruise and none
but men of his own class were present
Hard study in preparing to enter the
Naval Academy, they say explains
his breakdown.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-07-16
THE MATCH
TRUST.

London. July IS. AT meeting
OF the shareholders OF Bryant Il
May today J. W. Bryant, who pre-
sided, proposed the approval oil the
agreement with the Diamond Match
Company for the amalgam alton Of
the two con Germs. Mr.. o. l.. Bader,
president of the Diamond Match
Company, pointed ont the superior.
ity OF the machinery and plants of
his company oveI that OF Bryant
a. May. A poll was demanded,
and OF 2127 represented 1928 voted
in favor OF the proposition and II
against it.
New York, July 5.--The Dia.
moud Match Company, the Ameri-
can Match Trust, entered the Eng
lish field several years ago, first
opening factory at Liverpool,
and later organizing separate
English company, with capital
Of S5,0O0.000. The company was
successful in competition with
Bryant e. May, chiefly because Of
the superiority OF the American
machines. The amalgamation OF
the two companies is the result Of
long negotiations.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-07-16

Or. and Mrs. T. /" Layton cele-
bratcd the 50th anniversary Of their
wedding last Saturday evening at
their home, No 3O3 West seventh
street, by having family reunion.
Four generations were represented.
The Rev. II. S. Dulaney, pastor of
Asbury Church, was present and
baptized three grand children and
two great.grandchildren. Refresh
ments we're served and the happy
couple we're the recipients Of numer-
GUS presents.
DR.. and Mrs. Layton were married
July 10, 1871, by the Rev. William
D. Hamilton at the home Of the
brides father, Loadman Downs, near
Downs chapel, Kent county, this
State. They resided in that vicinity
about IS years, coming to this cit y
81 years ago Since which time they
have resided here. They have seven
children, Is grandchildren and two
great-grandchildren. DR.. and Mrs
Layton are well preserved and may
live to celebrate the Goth anniyersary
of their wedding.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-07-16
Iron Workers Resume Work.

Reading, Pa July i5,-ln marked con.
trsst to the past two months, the scenes
about the several mills of the Reading
Iron Company In this city presented to.
day busy appearances. Preparations
were rapidly being made to get the plants
In coudi' ion to resume AS quickly ~ poss-
ib!o Up to tonight more than 200J mon
who were on strike had reported for duty.
There names were enrolled. The foreman
r,ceived the mon pleasantly and every
body was In good humor,
BY next Monday 1t Ia expccted that every
department bs tho Ninth street IN iii will
10 in operation. Pudding can DO started
ut al! the mills in day or two.
The closing Incident Of tho strike was
the departure from the city Of Organizer
Thomas II. Finn, of tho American Fed =.
erstlon OF Labor, who had bssn assJola' d
WITH ths lnsn about two months. He
loft for his home In Pittsburg aud was
given a luusinv send.off
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-07-16
st. YituS' Dance 4 Sure CIR: Send M
Testimonials to n. II. Fsnuer .Frsdouia, N. Y
Safe, Sure, Certain.

Every idler is a thief. Robbing
himself Of the blessed opportunities
that so rapidly pass for doing good.
Robbing his family Of support. Rob
bling God Of the interest due him
from an expected busy life.
The drunkard 10 a thief. Robbing
his family of companion ship, Of joy,
and Of support. Robbing himself
Of a bright intellect, a successful
business career, of Heaven, for no
drunkard can enter there.
Every sinner is a thiei. Will a
man rob God. But ye have robbed
me. Withhold from God the right Of
away supreme within thy heart and
you re a thief. Take Gods bene-
fits unthankfully and you steal
them. Aud worst of-all the sinner
robs himself of life. Of happiness. Of
joy, and Of the world to come. Let
him that stole steal no more.