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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1901-02-21
DEMAND REFUSED.


The following statement was issusd
By the Portland Builders' Exchange last
EVENING"
10 the Public;
At q regular nesting OF ths Portland
Builders Exchange, held Wednesday eve
ming, February ~, 1891. tn following reso-
buttons were adopted, in relation 70 the
demands made by the several labor
unions for an eight-hour day at nine
hours pay;
Resolved. That the Portland Builders
Exchange, feeling that said demand a
very unjust one and that IL could not
help from being a detriment TO busineGs
In general, and not favorable to q e
public good, and furthermore, thai the
contractors, in accsding to said demand,
would be placed ct disadvantage and
not on an equal footing with contrac-
tors In other parts Of the state do hereby
declars that they will not submit to the
demand made by the several unions,
requesting an eight hour day at nine
hours pay, and have hereunto arrxsd
their signatures: j. q. Ward, VIM. II.
SCOTT g. Co., N. &c. Redlon, J. Ii o. Nell,
Uhas. b. Howatt g. Son, Smith & Rum
sry, James Miller, Henry Souls, John
Burro ives, M Is. Bourne & Son, Holli-
van a. Parker, Washington Libby q son,
Wiley q Calhoun, II. & q. b. Nash G.
A. Hanson, W. Henry McCorrison. Jack
son g. Dugan, members of the Portland
Builders association,
Endorsed by Norman IL, Cook. J. W.
Benner, samuel W. JOY. Hutchinson ~
Grain, j. p. wsscott. Geo. Ii. Smardon,
IL. X, johnson, A. Ii. Moulton, ELIAS
Hersey Roofing Co., A. X. Alexander, j
S. Randall, Leroy Yates, q. Ii. Croker
& Co., Frank +. Smith, ID. +. JohnIon
Jere. Philbrook ~ Son, q. II. Hotsip,
VIM. Il. Gain, Addison Libby, Enoch W.
Hunt, VIM. Burrowes. John b Brown,
John Sumner, Q. +. Jose, non-membe s
Of the Portland Builders Exchange.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1901-02-21
IRA +. CLARK CLOTHING co. TO
ENLARGE THEIR QUARTERS.

ENLARGE THEIR QUARTERS.
Mr.. RedIon, the present proprietor of
the Ira CLARK Clothing Co, has just
CLOSED q deal with the owners of the
block which he now occupies whereby he
gets control OF the second story for bis
boys clothing department, and viii at
once begin extensive alterations In the
building.
This new acquisition to his already
large store, viii he on rar with the
modern metropolitan clothing emporiums
The approach to the new department
will be from the main store by q short
flight OF stairs in the rear. Every up-to-
date convenience that can Re thought of
that win in the least add to the comfort
of ladies, who buy the greater portion OF
boys clothing, MIR. Redlnn intends to
provide for hls patrons. There Will be
a toilet room, waiting room, where
desks and writing materials may bs
found, which should make shopping In
this store even more of Q pleasure than it
Is now.
But there are many things to be don
before the new department is an assured
fact. The first and most important is
to reduce the stock and get it out of the
way of the carpenters who are shortly to
begin alterations This Mr.. Redlon goes
about In his usual prics slashing manner.
He win numerically cut prices on every
item In the store, which will be closed all
day Friday while the goods are being
marked down.
On Saturday morning the store will
open with a gigantic alteration sale
which will last exactly ten days. 1t
should clean out the entire stock, as this
house always lives up to the very letter of
Its advertising.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1901-02-21
TIE MENToNE CLUE.

The Mentone club met Monday after.
noon with Mrs. Uriah Nash, William
street. Interesting papers were read by
Mrs. Nash on 'The History of Norridge-
wock," and by Mrs. Herbert Nevens on
'Loyewelrs Fight" A pleasant social
hour followed when refreshments were
served by the hostess assisted by Mrs.
Harry Eastman aud Mrs. Carroll Leav.
lit.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1901-02-21
IMMORTALITY CONVENTION TO
DAY.

The Republican mayoralty convention
occurs this afternoon at $50 o'clock at
Reception hall. City building. There
WAS much talk on the street yesterday as
to the probable action OF this convention,
but It is not known just what will be
done by the delegates. There will be NO
contests, SO 1t Is understood, but the oon-
vention will be at liberty to select the
man 1t desires to see at the head of the
Republican ticket.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1901-02-21
LEWISTON. 9; BATH. 8.

Lewiston, February GOA fast and
exciting game in which the Lewistons
won from Bath by score of 9 to s.
The team work OF both teams was excel
lent, the passing being feature of the
game. For Lewiston the work OF Hip
son and Roberts was commendable. Hig'
gins and Farrell were the star players for
the visitors. Cote, q local amateur, was
second rush for the Baths and put up q
good game.
Score, Lewiston, 0; Bath s, Stops, jan
nellie. IL; Burgess, 20; Murtaugh, /.
BUSHES. Hipson, 10; Higgins,1D. Fouls,
Murtangh, 8. Referee. Connolly. Timer,
McDonough. Attendance, 500.
NOTES.
The Lewlstons play at City hall tomor-
row afternoon and evening, the first time
that they have been In Portland for two
weeks.
Another crowd OF Portland enthusiasts
will probably accompany the Portlandf
to Lewiston Saturday night.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1901-02-21
CITIZENS ENDORSED.

Saco, February a0.-At a largely attend
ed Democratic caucus tonight. George
l.. Crossman, the nominee OF the citi-
zens' municipal association for mayor,
was endorsed. In the Democratic ward
oaucuses In Wards 2 and Z the citizens
nominees were also endorsed.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1901-02-21
WAS BLOWN our no SEA

Belfalt,i February 20.-Word was re-
ceived tonight from Ned Wing, at Deer
Isle, who has been missing since Febru.
airy II from his home in IsIesboro, and
who was blown out to sea in small
boat in a resent gale. Mr.. Wing reports
a very rough time and ftatss that his
boat and all his belongings on board
were IoGt,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1901-02-21
CAPT. PERCY FOR MAYOR.
ESPECIAL TO THE PREss.l

Bah, February 2O.-Capt. Samuel Il.
Percy OF the ship building firm OF Percy
& Small, was tonight nominated for
mayor by the Republicans OF Bath. His
name was presented by Hon. John o.
Shaw and the nomination was BY &C.
clamation. There were about 200 pressn,
at the caucus.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1901-02-21
RATHER LONG.
Last Evenings Polo Game Was
Tedious at Times.

The game of polo last evening between
the PortIands and Biddefords was long
drawn out, tedious affair and the small
crowd of enthusiasts that was on hand
was highly pleased when the contest had
been concluded. There were many delays
on account of players breaking their
skates and Ms 1t took a seemingly long
tims to make the repairs the crowd be-
came restless. In the last period the
game was stopped several times on ac-
count OF these tactics and over half an
hour elasped between the opening and
closing OF this period.
The game was Portland's from the
start, although after q good lead had been
secured In the first two periods the locals
hung back to such an extent that the
Biddefords gained considerable ground.
Cameron played another line game, his
wor eliciting much favorable comment.
OF late this young man has shown much
Improvement In his form and is now
rated as among the best players in the
league. whipple also did brilliantly. Fol-
tns Biddefords white and Wiley exceiIed.
The line up and summary:
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1901-02-21
LoorEp BY NATIVES.

Colesburg, February 20-A train was
deraiIed by the Beers near Jalbosoh and
looted by natives. Two cars were ordered
out and the Beers fired on them, killing
two peIsons and wounding many.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1901-02-21
COUNCILMAN DYER A CANDIDATE

Councilman Herbert S. Dyer, who has
served the past two years as & member Of
the Common Council, Will be candi-
date Tor the president Of the Council for
the coming municipal year.
Mr.. James A. Connsllan is also cam
didata
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1901-02-21
CoNCE ALING PLAGUE.

Cape Town, February 2O.-The body Of
a native who had died of bubonio plagus,
has been found IN low quarter OF the
citv This is tai TO indicate tSat the
natives are concealing sucn cases.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1901-02-21
Personal.

Miss Annie II, Hull is spending the va
cation with friends in Yaterv;lle.
Hon. L 5. Marshall of YORK, is at the
Falmouth hotel.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1901-02-21

Scors-Portlsnd, 10; Bidderord, s.
Rushes-Tarrant, s; Campbell, IL; Wiley,
/; Furbush, /; Whipple, II. Stops-Mal-
loFy, 4; Swords. 50 Foul-Cameron
Referes-O Brien. Timer-Dyer. Scorer
Kent,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1901-02-21
aEw ADvERTIsEmEETs TODAY.

IF you WISH TO BUY A
house, advertise In the
DAILY PRESS. Is read
by more Property Hold.
ers team any other Port
land paper. 25 cents a
week for 40 words.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-04-12
SHOULD REDUCE CLAIMS
Cabinet Agrees With Hay That Ma.
tions Ask Too Much OF
China.

Washington, April 10.-The cabinet
gave some attention to the subject of
indemnity to be required of China, it
being brought forward by Secretary
Hay, in connection with Mr.. Rock
hills dispatches, received since the
last meeting. Great surprise was ex-
pressed at the enormous total of the
claims, which, being all before the
ministers at Pekin, approximate the
vast sum Of half billion dollars.
Moreover, at least one of the pow
ers insists upon keeping the account
open until 1t elects to withdraw en-
tirely from Pekin at a remote date to
be fixed at its own will, thereby leav-
ing the total of its claim to be in.
creased greatly hereafter. The opin.
ion of the other cabinet officers com.
pletely accorded with that of Secre.
tary Hay as to the desirability of Sc.
curing a reduction Of the claims.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-04-12
CANTON COLONY
In New York Holds a Banquet
And Plans For Perma anent
Oraanization.

New York. April 10.-A meeting of
former Cantonians, now residents of
New York, was held at Waldorf-Astoria
Tuesday night. Mr. Wade Chance was
elected chairman and Mr. howard Rank
secretary. 1t was decided at the meet
ing to have banquet at the Manhat
tan hotel in the near future. At that
time plan of permanent organization
will be proposed and probably adopted.
The committee appointed to arrange
for the banquet consists of Messrs,
Charles l.. Paar, chairman; George e.
Cook, Harry B. Reed, George S. Bar.
ber and Wade Chance. A committee
on organization consisting of Messrs
Charles p. Bruch, Frank Lahm, NAH
lon Chance, George +. Miller and Will
liam S. Hawk was elected.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-04-12
SPARTA NEWS.
Sparta, April 10.

Sparta, April 10.
o. E. Smith and wife, spent Sunday
with relatives and friends in Navarro.
DR.. J. b. Klingensmith has moved to
Sebring Ohio, wnere he will continue in
his practice of medicine.
J. r. Brigle is very sick with rheu,
matism.
Annias Brothers is dangerously sick.
Thomas i3achtel is improving slowly.
Mrs. Anna Yarger is i'll az her homo.
There has been lots of moving going
on in this section of late.
Mrs. Josie Ferguson is visiting her
mother, Mrs. Mary Dwyer.
Mrs. w. G. Smith and family, of Cam
ton, are visiting with ner parents, Mr..
and Mrs. L. II. Stands.
The Pike township directors met in
the town hall to transact some business
for the county and to hold the election
of officers. Nearly all the old officers
were elected. Mr.. Kehn resigned al
director, on account of old age, and
H. c. Elson will fill the vacancy.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-04-12
NEWS IN BRIEF.

The faculty of Westminster Col
lege, Pa, selected the editors OF the
college paper and the contestants in
oratory. This contest is to be held
in June.
Two unknown men tried to break
into the bank Of s. w. Clark, at Spen.
Ger, O., but were frightened away.
Two men, supposed to be Hebrew
peddlers, were killed by train near
Coatsville, Pa.
l.. N. Sealand, of Cleveland, was
sent to the penitentiary for one year
for trying to kill his young wife.
Leonardo Toice was shot and killed
at Womelsdorf, w. Va. by Louis Para
sol. The murdcHer escaped.
j. Wesley Betty. who was SEN
fenced to be hanged at Charleston,
w. Va. and was respited to April 70
by Governor Atkinson, was further
reprieved for IL days by Governor
White.ti
The wedding of Miss Marguerite
Stein. daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. John
Stein. OF Meyersdale, Pa, and John
w. Ryais train dispatcher for the
Baltimore and Ohio railroad at Rock
veo4 Was announced Tor April -.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-04-12
BICYCLE CITY NEWS.

Bicycle City, April 10.
Rev. BURY held services at the Cross
Roads church Sunday afternoon.
Henry LowaS ST., is lying danger
ously i'll.
Daniel Wurt2 moved to Stanwood last
Wednesday, occupying the David Ober-
lin farm.
Elton Warstler. Of Justus, and Miss
Viola Keller, of this place, were mar
ried last week.
The Goat Hill school closed last
Thursday.
Rev. Adams will hold services at tho
Cross Roads church Sunday after
noon at two o'clock.
The school at this place closed last
Friday.
An excellent entertainment was given
at the Goat Iill school house last
Thursday evening. An orchestra from
Wilmot furnished music for the Ucca-
sion.
Farmers have started to plow for
corn.
Grandpa Zupp and Mrs. J. D. Zupp. Of
East Greenville visited Mrs. Zupp's pa
rents Sunday.
School election was held at this place
Monday evening.
Quite number from this vicinity at
tended the Sunday school convention at
McFarren church Sunday evening.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-04-12
DOWN WITH ENGLISH.
British Mission In BerIin-Queen's
Death and Kings Accession
Announced.

Berlin. April 10.-The British spe.
cial mission to announce the death
of Queen Victoria and the accession
of King Edward VII, was received by
the emperor. After the formal cere-
monies were over his majesty con-
versed affably whit each member of
the mission and then conducted them
in an adjacent room and introduced
them to the empress.
The members Of the mission are the
emperor's guests while here.
The emperor sent to fetch them
three elaborately ornamented court
carriages, with gorgeously liveried
coachmen and lackeys. The military
detachment escorting the mission
was from the regiment Of which the
late Queen Victoria was honorary
colonel.
The police kept the streets clear of
people about hundred yards above
and below the Hotel Bristol and about
half way across Inter Den Linden.
This precaution Is said to have been
taken to avoid an unseemly anti-Brit.
ish demonstration like that of Sun.
day night, when, upon the arrival OF
the mission, a number of persons
crowded in front Of the Hotel Bris
tol and shouted: Down with Eng
land 'Victory for the Boers," which
caused four or five arrests to be
made.
A band Of music stationed in the
court yard Of the castle played God
Save the King" as the mission en-
tered.
The Duke of Abercorn and his party
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-04-12
PLEADED NOT GUILTY.
Three Members Of Foster Gang Viii
Stand Trial.

Upper Sandusky, o.. April TO-
Charles Foster, his nephew, Locke Eos.
ter and Willis Miller, alleged murderers
of w. C. Johnson the Carey clergyman
were again in court Tuesday afternoon
Their attorneys argued pleas in abate
ment and demurrers to the indictmens
of first degre murder. all Of which were
promptly overruled by Judge Young
When asked to plead all three, in firm
tones, replied not guilty. Marsh Lind
say and George Ury, indicted for al.
legged completely in the same crime.
were not in court because of the alb
sence of their attorneys, the principals
residing at Findlay. The trial of
Chas. Foster, the oldest member in tho
gang, will take place first, the time OF
beginning being set for April 20.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-04-12
Petition
NO GOOD
Does Not Contain Suf-
ficient Taxpayers.
THERE ARE But IA
While the Law Requires wenty
1.-The investigating Com
nittee Will Not BE
Appointed.

The petition presented to Judge Nc
Carly Monday, asking for an investiga-
tion of the books. vouchers and papers
OF the auditor and treasurer's Office,
was submitted by the Judge to Auditor
Reed in order to find out whether
those who had signed the document
were in fact taxpayers, as the law re.
quires that twenty taxpayers of the
county shall sign such petition before
the commission asked for shall be ap-
pointed by the court.
Auditor Reed checked off the tax
payers as shown by the county records,
and his report makes the petition of no
effect. The petition contains the
names of 27 persons, and the auditor
found that but fourteen were on the
books as paying taxes. three had prop
erty in the names of their wives and
the balance were not recorded as hav-
ing any property on which they pay
taxes.
The result is that Judge McCarty
cannot act in the matter. It Is as
though the petition had never been
presented, and nothing will be done in
the matter unless the petition is made
to comply with the requirements of
the law.
1t is said that the prime intention
of the petitioners was to have the com
mission of three, which they desired
appointed, empowered with sufficient
authority to go into the workhouse mat
ter and investigate it fully, and this
they could do under the statute author
izing the committee.
The intention was to have this
branch Of the county's affairs fully in
yestiyated and it is said that there was
nothing in the conduct of the offices
of auditor or treasurer that the petit
TONERS wanted investigated unless
something might come to the notice of
the committee during their examina-
! ton.
Such a committee would have almost
unlimited power, it is said, to follow
! out every transaction of the county
! and inquire into it's validity.
The reason why it is necessary for
the petitioners to be taxpayers is that
the petitioners must give bond in any
sum fixed bv the court, agreeing to pay
all costs of the Investigation, in the
event that nothing of criminal nature
| is found by the committee.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-04-12
KNOX SWORN IN.
Assumed the Position Of Attorney
. GeneraI-HIs Young Son Present.
Congratulated by Colleagues.

SoH9Tstuidtcu py Soued9ucss
Washington, April 10.--Mr. Philan.
der O. Knox, of Pitsburg, who sue
ceede Attorney General Griggs at the
head of the department of justice,
was sworn In In the cabinet room of
the white house. There were present
President Mckinley, Mr.. Knox's
youngest son, Philander G. Knox. Jr.,
snd Justice Shiras. of the supreme
court, who administered the oath.
Justice Shiras is an old friend of the
new attorney general.
Mr.. Knox was accompanied to the
white house by G. o. l.. Cooper. who
was Attorney General Griggs private
secretary. After taking the oath Mr..
Knox and son remained with tho
president until the cabinet was
assembled. o.
The other members of the cabinet
welcomed their new colleague. All
gave Mr.. Knox cordial welcome.
Postmaster General Smith said
laughingly to the president:
Now that you have two Pennsyl.
vanians among your crew the ship of
state will always have an even keel. "
And good anchors" added Secre.
tary Long.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-04-12
LOUISVILLE NEWS.

Louisville, April 10.
Flowing for oats advancing. Fac
tories running full blast.
The social held at the shoe factory
for the benefit of the Sisters of Mercy,
was financial and social success. The
net proceeds were $36.
The clay and hollow block factories
are very busy, having been rushed
with orders for some time past.
Mrs. Peter Beuchat is suffering from
q stroke of paralysis.
The bell in the u. b. church has been
lowered.
The young folks meetings at Center
are we'll attended. Ed. Haug was
leader last week. Miss Florence Yut'
zey will lead the next meeting.
Ed. HOLDEN and Miss Daisy Clapper
were married last week.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-04-12
Town Will Be "Wet."

Bellefontaine. o., April 10.-Belle-
fontaine will be wet town once mora
after April 2S. The newly elected coun-
Gil took their seats Tuesday night ard
their first act was to place on its first
reading an ordinance to repeal the pres
ent prohibitive ordinance. Wednes-
day night the ordinance will pass its
second reading and on Thursday night
the third and final passage will be Sc
cured The city has been dry for six
months.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-04-12
OPENING UNRUFFLED.
Bulls Again Secured Control Of tho
Stock Market Tuesday--Some
of the Features.

New York, April 10-The opening
OF the stock market Tuesday morn
ing was quiet and unrufTled. with no
Important pressure to sell and with
many notable advances. induced by
the demand of the shorts to cover.
Before the day was over the bull
leaders had recovered their full con.
troll of the situation and were marking
up prices and attracting large follow.
ing. There was very palpable manip
ulation and there were carefully or
ganized operations to support the
market Commission houses which
were prominent in bidding up stocks
and which have acted for large spec
ulative interests all through the re.
cent bull campaign were free lenders
of money below the rate offered by
the banks at the same time that they
were buying stocks. The rumor of
the Burlington deal was rehabilitated
and had apparently not lost any of
its pristine force, although official
confirmation was still conspicuously
lacking. There was revived credulity
in many other rumors, which have al.
ready done good service, including
that Of the supposed readjustment of
General Electric's capital and the
Southwestern railroad merger. The
settlement of internal dissensions IN
the American Smelling company, the
advance of the price of refined sugars
and the absence of any engagements
of gold for export by today's steamer
were all used with effect by the bulls
Advances reached points in Bur
lington, Rock Island and Northwest
ern, 3R in Northern Pacific. 4 in
Texas and Pacific, in Chicago and
Eastern Illinois, 31s in Metropolitan
in Western Union, Consolidated GA
3R, Amalgamated Copper 4, Sugar
29s, United States Express 5b. Rub
Der AZ, the preferred Sh, and tho
majority OF the principal active stocks
from l to 2 points. Only in one or
Two cases were the gains fully main,
oalned' reactions running from / to
"a but the market was vigorously
supported again and the closing was
irregular. There was much less
calling of loans on Tuesday than
MONDAY, and this called attention tc
several causes for special pressure
In Mondays money market. Tues
uay clearing house statement dis
NtNoSN VAC ChplulOuS total oil eX
changes Of s437,S52,9SO. which is
over $l2,0O0,000 in excess of the larg
est previous days record in history
or the clearing house. The genera
| activity OF the stock market Monday
had something to do with this. but
the settlement growing out of the
clearances in the contracts to deliye;
| the United States steel stocks when
issued was special factor. This in
VOWED the adjustment of transac
tions in over 100000 shares. beins
the total OF all the transactions since
these contracts to deliver had beer
dealt in. The preparation of the Ger
tlhcates OF the United States Stee
STOCKS made possible actual deliver
les, so that operators whom the clear
lngs showed to be long of the stocl
round themselves called upon Mon
day Tor settlement.
The bond market was moderated,
active and irregular. Total sales, paI
value, $3,0S5, 900.
U. S. old As, coupon, advanced u
cent on the last call.